Apparatus for lifting an elongate member

Details Apparatus for lifting an elongate member Apparatus for lifting an elongate member

1986-12-29

1988-03-15

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Traversing hoists

Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly

Of traversing hoist from support

212255, 212702, 2121421, B66C 2378

Patent

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047307420

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for supportably elevating and lowering material handling apparatus having an elongate member includes two arms radiating upwardly from a base. A lower undercarriage arm is pivotably attached to the elongate member, and the lift arm is attached to a roller support which moves along a rail on the elongate member. The roller support and attached lift arm arm moved by a winch-drawn cable. At least one pair of spaced support sheaves is mounted on the elongate member, and the cable passes under the sheaves. At least one riser post extends upwardly from the base and is attached to the lower undercarriage arm so that it intersects the cable between the spaced support sheaves. A sheave mounted on the riser arm intersects and supports the cable when the elongate member is lowered. As the elongate member is lowered, the riser post supports an increasing portion of the downward load. The net load on the cable is reduced and the elongate member can be elevated from a horizontal or near horizontal position with much less force.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1399130 (1921-12-01), Lewis
patent: 2078393 (1937-04-01), LeTourneau
patent: 2327461 (1943-08-01), Rowe
patent: 2804979 (1957-09-01), Lassiter
patent: 4489818 (1984-12-01), Franke et al.

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