Material or article handling – Tilting vehicle-type handler
Patent
1996-02-27
1997-08-19
Werner, Frank E.
Material or article handling
Tilting vehicle-type handler
414457, 414448, 414910, 280 4734, 280 472, B62B 106
Patent
active
056581181
ABSTRACT:
A transporter for elongated compressed gas cylinders comprising an elongated load bearing beam supported in an upright inclining position by a pair of rotatably attached wheels and a supplemental support, the support also mounting a wheel which pivots about a vertical axis to facilitate a steering function. The transporter further having hook device for engaging a hook receiving aperture on a compressed gas cylinder, the hook device movably attached to the beam via a device for elevating and lowering the hook relative to the beam. Handle devices attached to the transporter provide for manual actuation of the elevating and lowering device as well as for tilting motion and movement of the transporter. The beam having a cylinder support yoke fixedly attached for cradling a compressed gas cylinder carried by the transporter, the yoke having a strap connectably mounted which encircles and secures a compressed gas cylinder. The beam further having an end wheel which cooperates with the wheel pair to stably support the transporter in a substantially vertical position and provide mobility thereto.
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