Load engaging and gripping apparatus

Details Load engaging and gripping apparatus Load engaging and gripping apparatus

1975-03-17

1976-07-27

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hook, hoistline, or grab type

Locking device

214653, B66C 144, B66F 918

Patent

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039715850

ABSTRACT:
Load engaging and gripping apparatus for attachment to the lifting mechanism of a conventional lift truck for handling loads which are crushable and yet may be compressed slightly without damage thereto. The apparatus comprises a clamping assembly adapted for mounting on a lift mechanism of a lift truck with opposed load engaging and gripping platens forwardly thereof. Link members connect the platens to the lift assembly whereby when the opposed platens are in contact with the load under at rest condition and the lift assembly is then moved vertically upward said platens will be moved inwardly toward each other to frictionally and firmly grip the load therebetween for lift purposes.

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