Pallet puller

US4421353A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• James P. Smith · Chandler, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 12, 1980
• Grant date: Dec 20, 1983
• Expiry date: May 12, 2000

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66F9/19
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A pallet puller for effecting engagement with a cargo pallet for sliding the same over a vehicle bed or like surface. In one form there are two pivotally mounted arms having cross pieces on their inner end. The cross pieces have lateral protrusions that fit beneath the stringer in the pallet so as to retain the pallet puller in place under virtually all conditions. There is mechanism for controllably pivoting the two arms between an open position and a closed position. In another form there is a single elongate arm with a cross piece on the end. The cross piece has lateral protrusions that fit beneath the pallet stringer to retain the pallet puller in place.