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Buffer jib crane for cargo container handling operations

US6685418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2001
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C19/002
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A buffer crane for supplementing a quay crane operation and formed to operate thereunder with a landing deck for supporting a multiple of cargo containers above dockside cargo transport operations and for moving cargo containers therebetween by means of a slewing jib crane secured to one edge of said landing deck.

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