Apparatus for tipping intermodal containers

Details Apparatus for tipping intermodal containers Apparatus for tipping intermodal containers

2009-04-08

2011-11-22

Adams, Gregory (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Device for emptying portable receptacle

Rotary cradle

C414S641000, C414S782000, C294S068260, C294S081510

Reexamination Certificate

active

08061951

ABSTRACT:
An intermodal container tipping apparatus includes an upper support structure configured to be releasably mounted to a container transfer device, such as a reach stacker or crane, and a second support structure configured to be releasably mounted to an intermodal container. The lower supports structure includes at least one arcuate beam. The at least one arcuate beam attaches the lower support structure to the upper support structure. Movement of the at least one arcuate beam relative to the upper support structure causes tipping of the lower support structure and any load attached thereto while substantially maintaining a relative position of the center of gravity of the load.

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