Transformer caddie

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1975-01-30

1976-08-10

Sheridan, Robert G.

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Method or apparatus for placement of conductive wire

Conduit snakes

180140, 214394, 280766, B60P 102

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039737543

ABSTRACT:
A transformer caddie comprises: an inverted U-shaped frame having a horizontal top portion and front and rear vertical support means; transformer hoist means mounted substantially at the center of the top portion and being operable to suspend a transformer therebelow; front and rear wheels, preferably comprising front and rear pairs of adjacently disposed wheels; plural wheel mounting bracket means, each being rotatably connected to an associated vertical support means to mount one of the wheels for revolution about a horizontal axis, and also for steering about a steering axis; and steering means for rotating the wheel mounting bracket means to effect steering of the caddie, the steering means preferably comprising independently operable front and rear steering means, each being operable to effect tandem steering of both of an associated pair of wheels. The caddie is operable to efficiently transport and locate transformers and other electrical equipment in inaccessible areas.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3397898 (1968-08-01), Denney et al.
patent: 3494492 (1970-02-01), Thiermann
patent: 3509721 (1970-05-01), Crawford

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