Lock-type gripping device for handicapped persons

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1980-09-02

1983-02-22

Marbert, James B.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hand bars and hand barrows

Ball retriever

294 22, B25J 1700, F16C 1110

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043746004

ABSTRACT:
The invention is an improved lock for a gripping device, for use by handicapped persons, with a lock-type member to improve safety. The gripping device consists of double acting jaws that grips the item to be picked up or lifted, a forward arm section, a rearward arm section, and a control mechanism to control the gripping action of the double acting jaws and the hinge action between the forward arm section and the rearward arm section. A lock-type safety member for the hinge action improves the safety factor when using the device. The device with the lock-type safety member can be operated with one hand. It can also be operated from a wheel chair.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3199905 (1965-08-01), Johnson
patent: 3986743 (1976-10-01), Bjurling et al.
patent: 4231603 (1980-11-01), van Zelm

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