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Dual standard lifting cradle

US5257844A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1992
Grant dateNov 2, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P1/6409
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A movable lifting cradle having two longitudinal beams at one end of each of which a vertical extension is fixed which carries at its top a holding bar. The bar is carried by a bar-carrying assembly having a fixed base on which is mounted, to pivot with a predetermined angular displacement about a transverse axis, a pivotable assembly of which the bar forms a part, the base being provided with members adapted to block the pivoting of the pivotable assembly in a first configuration in which the bar is at a first distance in front of a crossbeam of the lifting cradle and at a first height relative to the longitudinal beams, and in a second configuration in which the bar is at a second distance in front and at a second height, the first distance and height conforming to a first standard and the second distance and height conforming to a second standard.

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