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Remote operation auxiliary hoist control and precision load positioner

US6474922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2001
Grant dateNov 5, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S294/905
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electromechanical, remotely operated Auxiliary Hoist Control and Precision Load Positioner system and device is disclosed utilizing a Radio Frequency Hand Controller transceiver Unit distal to a Radio Frequency Hoist Controller Transceiver Unit for raising and lowering a large, heavy, bulky, fragile, or expensive piece of equipment by very gradual means to avoid hang ups that might otherwise destroy or seriously damage the equipment.

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