SECTION LOAD GRIPPER FOR UNIT LOADS CENTRAL HOLE Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: materials handling facilities. SUBSTANCE: device consists of separate sections, each made in form of yoke with lower part driven into hole of load and furnished with eye with suspension chain. Section is furnished additionally with lockable hook for hanging on other section to form multitier assembly of sections, end face flange to thrust load against flange and lock for load made in form of spring-loaded lever with turning stop. Invention makes it possible to grip several loads with central hole arranged in several tiers. EFFECT: improved reliability of load gripper. 5 dwg