FREIGHT CAR LOADER Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; materials handling facilities; loaders for cars, handling of large-size containers, transportation of loads in confined spaces of storehouses and processing sections. SUBSTANCE: loader has chassis with mounted-on load hoist formed by telescopically connected outer and inner frames and carriage with suspended load gripping member. Loader has two parallel outriggers and multiple wheel support installed on U-shaped frame. The latter is mounted for extending by drive along guide beds of body to prevent turning over when moving the load. Loader has crawler chassis. Outriggers are mounted for extension by drive along guides arranged in body along each track to prevent turning over when lifting and lowering the load. They are furnished with eccentric clamps with drive to lock outriggers in lowered down positions. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 11 dwg