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Dual crane apparatus and method of use

US9434582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 2013
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 29, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4973
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual crane apparatus and a method of use are disclosed herein. The disclosed dual crane apparatus generally comprises a support frame and two rotating crane members mounted to the support frame, wherein the crane members can each independently move up and down in a vertical direction, extend and retract in a horizontal direction, and rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The disclosed dual crane apparatus can be utilized for servicing mobile irrigation systems.

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