Material or article handling – Tilting vehicle-type handler – Rigid-type grapple engaging means
Patent
1978-05-11
1980-06-03
Sheridan, Robert G.
Material or article handling
Tilting vehicle-type handler
Rigid-type grapple engaging means
222 3, 280 4719, 280 472, 414448, B62B 106
Patent
active
042059372
ABSTRACT:
A carrier for one or more compressed gas cylinders each having a portion, the under side of which is arranged to receive a supporting hook, the carrier having a frame approximating the height of the cylinder and including a hook near its upper end, the frame being tiltable in one direction with respect to the cylinder for insertion of the hook under the hook receiving portion; the side of the frame opposite from the cylinder having carrier wheels, whereby, upon tilting of the frame in the opposite direction, the hook is raised to support the cylinder in contact with the frame; the frame is provided with a safety bail or retainer loop movable over the cylinder and engagable therewith to provide a second retainer for the cylinder.
One embodiment has tilt aiding wheels at the bottom of the frame to provide rolling support for the frame on movement of the frame into position for engagement with the hook receiving portion cooperate with the carrier wheels to effect rolling support for the cylinder as well as load distribution and balance.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1517901 (1924-12-01), Gill
patent: 1913295 (1933-06-01), Schreck
patent: 2684180 (1954-07-01), Allen
patent: 2739721 (1956-03-01), Blouin
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