Self-balancing spreader beam
US9284161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C1/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lifting device may include a level setting portion and an adjustable beam assembly pivotally secured to the level setting portion and including a structural beam portion and an adjustment portion configured for translating along the structural beam portion, where the adjustable beam assembly includes a sensor for sensing when the structural beam portion is unbalanced and an actuation system for translating the adjustment portion to bring the structural beam portion into a balanced condition.
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