Method and apparatus for unloading containers

Details Method and apparatus for unloading containers Method and apparatus for unloading containers

2008-07-15

2011-12-06

Keenan, James (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Process

Of charging or discharging self-loading or unloading vehicle

C414S478000, C414S491000, C414S547000, C414S549000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070415

ABSTRACT:
A rear loading cargo carrying wheeled vehicle includes a pair of container lifts for moving shipping containers between a container support platform on the vehicle and an unloaded position behind the vehicle. Each lift typically includes a pivot arm pivotally mounted on the vehicle, a telescoping arm telescopically mounted on the pivot arm, and a container engaging support member mounted on the telescoping arm for engaging and supporting the containers. A platform lift is provided for lowering the platform during the loading operation to provide greater stability. The container support platform includes a forward section and tail section which is movable relative to the forward section to provide greater clearance for loading and unloading the container. Guide walls along either side of the platform guide misaligned containers onto the platform. The container lifts are configured for loading and unloading one or more containers onto and from the platform.

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