Mechanism and method for positioning a fender on a dock vertical

Details Mechanism and method for positioning a fender on a dock vertical Mechanism and method for positioning a fender on a dock vertical

1985-03-18

1987-03-17

Paperner, Leslie J.

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Apparatus for moving material to a position in the erection...

521253, 114219, 405211, 414694, 414729, 414743, 414908, B66F 1100

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ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for positioning on a dock vertical wall a fender including spaced openings, the mechanism comprising a movable support, a first arm pivotally attached to the movable support, a first hydraulic cylinder piston rod assembly for pivoting the first arm, a second arm pivotally attached to the first arm, means for pivoting said second arm, a plurality of spaced projections attached to and extending from the second arm, and pins for releasably securing the projections in the spaced openings in the fender. And a method for positioning on a dock vertical wall fenders including spaced openings opposite an attaching surface, the method comprising the steps of positioning the fender so the spaced openings are accessible, releasably fastening a fender moving mechanism in the openings, locating the fender so the attaching surface is generally vertical, locating the fender on the dock vertical wall, attaching the fender attaching surface to the dock vertical wall, and releasing the fender moving mechanism.

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