Apparatus for removing manhole covers and the like

Details Apparatus for removing manhole covers and the like Apparatus for removing manhole covers and the like

1985-03-29

1987-07-21

Schmidt, Frederick R.

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Single throw lever

Special engaging feature

B66F 300

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046813004

ABSTRACT:
A beam having intermediate the ends thereof at least one guide for a grab element provided to be detachably connected to the cover and at one end thereof has a support provided to act against a surface outside the cover and at the opposite end thereof a screw spindle, which is rotatably connected to a shoe, provided to act against a surface outside the cover and diametrically opposed to the first-mentioned surface.
The beam is further provided with guide means for receiving one end of a lever in such a manner that the lifted up cover can be pivoted about the rotational axis of the shoe to a place beside the manhole opening.
The lever is preferably shaped as a spanner and has a key to operate the screw spindle as well as cocks and the like.

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patent: 4157811 (1979-06-01), Haller et al.
patent: 4482182 (1984-11-01), Mortensen

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