LOAD GRIPPING DEVICE Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: materials handling facilities; lifting of flat structures and long-cut articles. SUBSTANCE: load-gripping device has two pairs of slings 2, member for hanging the slings from hook 6 of load-lifting mechanism in form of split two-member shackle 1. One member of shackle has triangular metal plate 4 with holes in the corners of triangle hinge- connected in top corner of triangle with shackle 1 and in base, with one pair of slings 2. Length of slings of first pair is 0.85-0.9 of length of second pair slings which is connected with second member of shackle 1. Triangular metal plate 4 operates as stabilizer equalizing tension forces in four slings 2. Each pair of slings 2 can be furnished with telescopic brace 9 providing lifting of long cut articles 10 at angle of 90 degree. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 2 cl, 6 dwg