System and method for transporting an object in multiple directions
US7597527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S269/905
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system operable to transport an object, comprises a frame, a frame transport system, a securing system, an object lift system and a sideways drive system. The frame transport system moves the frame in a plurality of directions comprising a first direction. The securing system couples an object to the frame. The object lift system lifts the object, and comprises at least one pump and at least one cylinder. The sideways drive systems deactivate the frame transport system and moves the frame in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
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