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Boom extension for gantry cranes

US5265741A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1992
Grant dateNov 30, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C23/66
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for providing a boom extension for retractable booms of gantry cranes which does not require lowering the boom during attachment of the extension, or increasing the lift capacity of the boom hoist machinery, nor does the boom extension add bending moment to the retractable boom.

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