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Jacking apparatus adjustable for alignment variations

US4478389A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1981
Grant dateOct 23, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C3/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A jacking apparatus for application of force to at least two anchor points for movement of a load. The force is transmitted through fluid in at least two equalizing cylinders after which it is transmitted to the anchor points. The fluid pressure in each of the equalizing cylinders is limited to a predetermined value to provide equal distribution of the load between all of the anchor points to which the jacking apparatus is or should be engaged.

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