Roll handling apparatus

Details Roll handling apparatus Roll handling apparatus

1994-06-17

1996-07-09

Huppert, Michael S.

Material or article handling

Article reorienting device

Article inverting means

414754, 414911, B25J 500

Patent

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055338593

ABSTRACT:
A roll handling apparatus for aligning and upending a plurality of rolls is disclosed. A C-hook is mounted on a vertical lifting arm. An elevated rail defines a path of travel for a travelling support which mounts the vertical lifting arm. A tiltable upender assembly is positioned adjacent the elevated rail and includes a deck assembly, opposed gates positioned on opposite sides of the deck assembly and a pivotable rear carrier assembly extending between the opposed gates. Lift cylinders are provided for tilting the deck assembly for correct alignment of the rolls. Pivot cylinders are provided for rotating the deck assembly and the carrier assembly ninety degrees to upend the correctly aligned rolls.

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