Mobile material handling apparatus for transporting and manipulating a load and methods for using same
US5380140A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A material handling apparatus and methods for transporting and manipulating headstones are provided. The apparatus consists of a mobile carrier having a frame and a bed member pivotally attached thereto that is adapted to carry and support a headstone thereon. The bed member is pivotable between a horizontal position wherein it is carried on the frame of the mobile carrier to a position wherein it is perpendicular to the mobile carrier frame by a manually operated hydraulic cylinder. A support foot is attached to the end of the bed member to support the bottom of a headstone when the bed member is in the perpendicular position. The position of the support foot may be selectively adjusted with respect to the end of the bed member to enable the headstone to be placed on objects located at various heights above the ground level. A removable water-tight container is also provided for hauling concrete solutions or crushed gravel.
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