Longitudinally divisible crane boom segment
US5406767A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/29
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A longitudinally divisible crane boom segment includes a plurality of sections that are easily transportable. The sections each include at least one chord member, and a plurality of partial lacing elements. Each partial lacing element has a first end permanently attached to the at least one chord member and a second end connectable to one or more corresponding ends of plurality of partial lacing elements attached to a chord member of another section. Preferably the partial lacing elements are connected by dovetail connectors.
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