Beam rotation device and system
US12390889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/28
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The beam rotation device described herein has a base support with a first vertical jaw arm, a second vertical jaw arm, and a support arm. The second vertical jaw arm may be pivotally coupled to the device so as to go from a first, closed position to a second, opened position to receive a steel beam (e.g., I-beam). Once the steel beam is placed within the device, the support arm may hold the beam stationary to allow a worker to weld or perform other tasks. It will be appreciated that multiple beam rotation devices may be coupled together and work in tandem to receive and rotate a beam. The beam rotation device creates a safer working environment than the rotators found in the art by having a pivotable second vertical jaw arm that may open to receive a beam and a support arm to hold the beam during fabrication.
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