Method and apparatus for gripping containers

Details Method and apparatus for gripping containers Method and apparatus for gripping containers

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Kramer, Dean J. (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Pivoted jaws

C294S082230, C294S087100, C414S408000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07066514

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for gripping containers, each having a circumference, for dumping material in a material collection vehicle including more than one gripping mechanisms, wherein each of the gripping mechanisms can engage a container around at least one-half of the circumference of the container. In one embodiment, the gripping mechanism is attached to a base member and includes an outer gripping member pivotally attached to the base member and an inner gripping member pivotally attached to the base member and an actuating mechanism for moving at least one gripping member toward the other gripping member.

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