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Crane safety devices and methods

US6744372B1 · kind B1 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1999
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C15/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved crane warning system which includes acceleration sensors, motion sensors, hydraulic sensors, remote communications and/or a camera. The crane warning system may include a crane warning device integrated into the ball of the crane.

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