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Jib attachment/detachment mechanism

US9738497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2014
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C23/702
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A jib attachment/detachment mechanism to mount a jib on a boom head includes a guide mechanism including a guide roller and a guide support configured to guide engaging portions of a jib support to positions of engagement with shaft pins of a boom head when the jib support is pulled up with a wire by using a winch and to prevent change of a state of the wire pulled up by the winch when the jib support is rotated around the shaft pins by contracting a cylinder.

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