Patent · US Expired

Cargo handling apparatus

US6799926B1 · kind B1 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 2001
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G57/005
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for packaging elongate members, such as drillpipe (40) and downhole tubulars, comprises a frame comprising a base (6) and side members (2), and packing members (23) for engaging with the side members (2). The packing members (23) have a deformable portion (22) for engaging elongate members to be handled. Tie down chains (19) or other retainers hold the packing members (23) in contact with the elongate members (40).

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