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Manbasket testing apparatus and method

US4884454A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2203/0033
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manbasket testing apparatus for use in the trial lift and proof testing of personnel work platforms known as manbaskets is disclosed. The testing device provides a manbasket supported by a floor attached sling and providing a removable test weight attached through and underneath the floor of the manbasket by the use of eyebolts attached to the test weight and extending through the floor with attachment rods slid transversely through the eyebolts. A method of testing using the manbasket testing apparatus is also disclosed.

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