Container handling equipment
US5114297A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 19, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2003/024
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A conveying and/or handling device for containers has a plurality of coupling claws, and latching members cooperating with the latter essentially in the manner of tongs. In order to provide for simple handling of all types of containers and to load and move them about, two coupling claws are provided on a transverse bearer or beam of a lifting carriage. The transverse bearer or beam carrying the coupling claws runs in vertical guideways on the lifting carriage for vertical motion and is driven by a hydraulic piston and cylinder unit. The lifting carriage is provided with at least one fork or supporting plate to be placed under the floor of the container. The carriage runs in guideways of the vertical beams of a lifting rig and is driven by a hydraulic drive unit.
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