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Gantry crane having a truss supported runway

US8678209B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2011
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for providing a user installable gantry crane, wherein the gantry runways, supported by columns, utilize a lightweight truss, having a high weight to strength modulus, that permits assembly of the system without the need for rigging equipment.

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