Drum handler

Details Drum handler Drum handler

1992-10-07

1993-05-04

Huppert, Michael S.

Material or article handling

Device for emptying portable receptacle

Rotary cradle

414421, 414607, 414641, B65G 6524

Patent

active

052075508

ABSTRACT:
A drum handler is provided for manipulating drums of known dimensions. The handler includes a frame and carriage attached to the frame to move along a vertical line of travel. A lift drive is provided for moving the carriage along the line of travel. A drum engagement is carried on the carriage for movement therewith. The drum engagement member includes mechanism for gripping a drum. A rotary drive is provided for rotating the gripping member about a generally horizontal axis.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2507583 (1950-05-01), Wellman
patent: 3191288 (1965-06-01), Hopfeld
patent: 3306479 (1967-02-01), Hopfeld
patent: 3587892 (1971-06-01), Vermette
patent: 3971485 (1976-07-01), Hoppey
patent: 4318661 (1982-03-01), Helm
patent: 4618306 (1986-10-01), Dorsch
patent: 4797050 (1989-01-01), Habicht
patent: 4921389 (1990-05-01), O'Daniel
patent: 5009565 (1991-04-01), Esau
1988 Brochure of Applicant's assignee entitled "Straddle Lift", 1988.
Little Giant Products, Inc. Brochure #9388 Jan., 1975.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Drum handler does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Drum handler, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Drum handler will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1971016