Material or article handling – Vertically swinging load support – Shovel or fork type
Patent
1986-11-13
1988-09-20
Spar, Robert J.
Material or article handling
Vertically swinging load support
Shovel or fork type
414718, 414735, 212225, 212257, 182103, B66C 2300
Patent
active
047721758
ABSTRACT:
An erectable manipulator placement system for use on a space station and comprising an elongate lattice-like boom having dual guide tracks attached to parallel chords thereof, a carriage-like dolly movable along said tracks, and a segmented maneuvering arm-like assembly pivotally mounted on and extending from said dolly. The system further includes a turntable base pivotally interconnected with the proximal end of the boom and positioned either on a part of a transferring vehicle, or on another payload component being carried by said transferring vehicle, or on the space station.
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Barr Hardie R.
Doyle Jennifer L.
Fein Edward K.
Manning John R.
Spar Robert J.
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