Patent · US Expired

Roll-off hoist for variable positioning of containers

US5088875A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 1990
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P1/6454
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A roll-off hoist includes a trailer main frame having a forward end defining a first pair of tracks and having a rearward end; a roll-off hoist frame hingedly connected at its rearward end to the rearward end of the main frame to pivot between a horizontal transport position and a rearwardly inclined loading position, the hoist frame adapted to receive a container directly atop and adjacent thereto, the hoist frame defining a second pair of tracks which align with the first pair of tracks when the hoist frame is in the horizontal transport position; a trolley mounted to slide within the first and second pair of tracks; trolley stop means mounted on the trolley for engagement with coacting container stop means on a container; a cable which apparatus anchored to the hoist frame and adapted to pull the container onto the hoist frame; and actuator means interposed between the trolley and the hoist frame for moving the trolley within the first and second pairs of tracks and moving a container connected to the trolley forwardly of the hoist frame.

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