Boxed tree transporter
US7658157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S111/919
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transporter 16 is provided for moving a live tree which has a root ball B which is boxed or otherwise contained. A powered slide mechanism 22 is movable from an inclined position to engage the boxed tree to a horizontal transport position on the trailer or truck bed. A powered loading mechanism 26 attached to the slide mechanism engages the boxed tree to move up the inclined slide mechanism. A powered tilting mechanism 40 tilts the boxed tree to an inclined transport position.
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