Apparatus and methods for containerizing and de-containerizing a

Details Apparatus and methods for containerizing and de-containerizing a Apparatus and methods for containerizing and de-containerizing a

1987-08-10

1989-05-23

Bucci, David A.

Material or article handling

Self-loading or unloading vehicles

Having elevating load body

180125, 206355, 280 4312, 410 26, 414341, 414347, 414498, 414786, B60P 164, B65D 8812, B65G 6702

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048325600

ABSTRACT:
Load-lifting apparatus includes a pair of elements moveable on air bearings laterally toward and away from one another. Each element carries an inflatable bladder for lifting a load. A rack is also provided for receiving various loads, for example, automotive vehicles. The elements have cutouts at longitudinally spaced positions such that, upon disposition of the elements below the rack, the elements can be moved laterally away from one another with the cutouts registering with the wheel wells. The bladders may be inflated to lift the rack and load carried thereby for movement into a container. The process may be reversed to remove the rack and load from the container.

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"Air Bearing Transporter for Containerized Cargo", Videotape, Produced by Civil Engineering Lab, Naval Construction Batallion Center, Point Hueneme, CA.

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