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Spreader for lifting containers

US4093090A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 1974
Grant dateJun 6, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 29, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/186
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spreader for lifting containers mountable upon the tines of a fork truck or the like for movement rotatably about a generally vertical axis and horizontally in a direction transversely of the tines. Container engaging devices adjacent the corners of the spreader frame are movable in unison in a direction parallel to the longitudinal tine axes.

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