Procedure and apparatus for locating a container for lifting

Details Procedure and apparatus for locating a container for lifting Procedure and apparatus for locating a container for lifting

1990-12-07

1991-11-19

Kostak, Victor R.

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294 662, 294 814, H04N 718

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050670131

ABSTRACT:
A procedure and apparatus for locating a shipping container to enable a container crane, or other similar container, handling equipment, to be moved into position for the loading device of the container crane to be interlocked with the container, and thereby facilitate lifting and moving the container. The area below the loading device is observed by means of video devices placed in the vicinity of interlocking means of graspers of the loading device such that, based on video data obtained from each video device, the edges and/of corner pieces of the container are recognized. By the aid of the video data, the loading device can be brought into the correct position in relation to the container, so that the interlocking means of the graspers can be fastened to the corner pieces of the container. The invention provides an improved means for ensuring accurate and reliable operation, while reducing the workload and level of skill required by the operator of the crane.

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