Twist-lock handling system

Details Twist-lock handling system Twist-lock handling system

2005-08-22

2011-11-15

Cozart, Jermie (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Means to assemble or disassemble

C410S082000, C294S081530

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056217

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (10) for either securing twist-locks (400) to shipping containers (402) or releasing them therefrom or both, comprises a cradle (11) adapted to receive at least one shipping container and at least one manipulation device (14) operative to secure a twist-lock to the shipping container or release it therefrom, the manipulation device comprising an engagement device (27) operative to engage and rotate at least a portion of the twist-lock so as to secure the twist-lock in the shipping container or to release it therefrom. The manipulation device may form part of a twist-lock handling assembly (12) which includes a storage system for twist-locks (16) and a guide assembly (15) for feeding twist-locks into and out of register with the manipulation device (14).

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