Transformer caddie
US3973754A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1975 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C19/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transformer caddie comprises: an inverted U-shaped frame having a horizontal top portion and front and rear vertical support means; transformer hoist means mounted substantially at the center of the top portion and being operable to suspend a transformer therebelow; front and rear wheels, preferably comprising front and rear pairs of adjacently disposed wheels; plural wheel mounting bracket means, each being rotatably connected to an associated vertical support means to mount one of the wheels for revolution about a horizontal axis, and also for steering about a steering axis; and steering means for rotating the wheel mounting bracket means to effect steering of the caddie, the steering means preferably comprising independently operable front and rear steering means, each being operable to effect tandem steering of both of an associated pair of wheels. The caddie is operable to efficiently transport and locate transformers and other electrical equipment in inaccessible areas.
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