Mobile erector system
US9862538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D90/48
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile support structure (MSS) includes a frame structure for receiving modular silos, a base moveable between transportation and support configurations, and connectors coupling with the silos. A mobile erecting assembly includes a chassis, a lift structure rotatable between transportation and mounting orientations while engaged with a silo, an engagement structure movable between first and second positions while engaged with the silo, and an actuator to move the engagement structure and silo between the first and second positions. The silo is connected to the mobile erector assembly in the transportation orientation, and the mobile erector assembly is then aligned relative to the MSS, such as by engaging an alignment member of the mobile erector assembly with a chassis alignment post of the MSS. The mobile erector assembly is then operated to move the silo to the mounting orientation, and the silo is then coupled to the MSS.
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