Patent · US Expired

Concentric ring segment supported lift crane

US4316548A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 1980
Grant dateFeb 23, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C23/36
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Front and rear pairs of crawler assemblies are provided for supporting concentric ring segments disposed forwardly under the boom and rearwardly under the counterweight so the crane can travel under load and swing through at least a partial horizontal arc. One and preferably both crawler assemblies are selectively and reversely powered to facilitate forward and reverse as well as turning movement during travel under loaded and unloaded conditions.

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