Carton clamp arm with adjustable pivot block
US8517440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/183
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lift truck clamp arm assembly for engaging large cartons, which may contain large household appliances. Pivoting clamp pad support assemblies are adjustable to vary a radial spacing between a pivot pin and a clamp pad supported on the clamp arm assembly by attachment to the adjustable clamp pad support assembly, to provide desired pressure concentrations at selected parts of a carton to be gripped.
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