Carton clamp arm with adjustable pivot block
US8714610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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