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Carton clamp arm with adjustable pivot block

US8714610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2013
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2033

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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