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Tool carrier

US8596416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJun 15, 2012
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B10/30
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system configured for lifting or lowering a tool carriage device via a ladder climbing structure is described. The tool carriage device may be adapted to enclose and transport a payload and include a fall arrest grab with an overspeed brake to stop an uncontrolled descent of the carriage device. The tool carriage device may include obstruction sensors to detect an obstruction along the path of the carriage device.

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