Hose handling system and method
US6199579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6951
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for handling a hose, according to which the hose is clamped to a clamp and the clamp is moved between a first position in which the hose is retracted and a second position in which the hose is extended. Manual movement of the hose from its retracted position is sensed and the clamp is driven to its second position, and manual movement of the hose from its extended position is sensed and the clamp is driven to its first position.
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