Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Grapple – Pivoted jaws
Patent
1993-08-06
1995-03-21
Kramer, Dean J.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Grapple
Pivoted jaws
294 864, 294902, 414406, B66F 918
Patent
active
053989830
ABSTRACT:
Gripping apparatus for gripping articles or objects such as refuse bins including a support frame carrying a first pivotally mounted arcuate support arm carrying a flexible element and a second pivotally mounted arcuate support arm carrying a flexible element, the elements being secured to the frame. The arms may be actuated to move towards each other so that the flexible elements partially wrap around the article or object to grip same.
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