Material or article handling – Elevator or hoist and loading or unloading means therefor – Convertible attachment
Patent
1995-10-26
1998-11-03
Werner, Frank E.
Material or article handling
Elevator or hoist and loading or unloading means therefor
Convertible attachment
414495, 414785, 414814, 187269, 187237, 254 8R, B60P 100
Patent
active
058299483
ABSTRACT:
A lift table modified to permit user configuration to achieve a plurality of functions is provided. The lift table may be configured for any of these functions by the end user, without the use of special tools or training. In one embodiment the lift table is provided with coupling devices such as pockets, flanges, brackets, etc. which can be coupled to a plurality of standard sized or spaced attachments for multiple purposes such as pallet forklift, tilt/layover, conveyor, turntable and the like.
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Ross P.C. Sheridan
Susanne Becklund, Adminstratix
Werner Frank E.
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