Rotatable and articulated material handling apparatus
US7878750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C23/701
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A material handling apparatus for mounting on a support structure. The material handling apparatus comprises a telescopic riser portion coupled to the support structure. A telescopic boom portion is coupled to the riser portion. A telescopic jib portion is coupled to the riser portion. A hook is coupled to the jib portion. A control apparatus is coupled to each of the riser, boom, and jib portions. Wherein, each of the telescopic portions can be independently, selectively moved in a push-pull mode to manipulate material.
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