Apparatus for facilitating the movement of a plurality of containers
US4545608A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G7/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for facilitating the movement of at least one container and preferably a plurality of containers is comprised of a base member having a plurality of gripping elements mounted thereon. Biasing means are provided for biasing the gripping elements to engage and hold the container or containers to be moved. Actuator means are provided for engaging and moving the gripping elements against the biased of the biasing means to disengage the gripping elements from the container or containers. The apparatus may also include alignment means mounted on the base member for aligning the container or containers with respect to the gripping elements.
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