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Construction apparatus with pivotable mast

US8046959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2009
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02D17/13
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a construction apparatus comprising a base carrier, a mast which is arranged on the base carrier in a pivotable manner, a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder for erecting the mast, which are connected to each other in an articulated manner in a connecting section, the first hydraulic cylinder being linked to the base carrier and the second hydraulic cylinder being linked to the mast, and a coupling rocker-arm which is linked on one side to the mast and on another side to the connecting section. According to the invention in the part of the connecting section a spacer is arranged, through which the connecting section is supported on the mast in a detachable manner.

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