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US 2011/0298235 A1Published application
Lifting device for lifting a curb stone
OwnerKewen Paickinventor
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Abstract
There is provided a lifting device for lifting a curb stone. The device comprises a frame (4) for attachment to a vehicle or other platform equipped with a hydraulic system. In the device a gripping portion (1) is provided and forms part of the frame. The gripping portion encloses two telescopic arms (1a, 1b) with opposite gripping jaws (2a, 2b) for clamping the ends of the curb stone. The arms are actuated by hydraulic cylinders (3a, 3b) being connected to an external hydraulic system.
Claims8
A lifting device for lifting a curb stone, which device comprises:
- a frame for attachment to a vehicle or other platform equipped with a hydraulic system, said frame being provided with handles for correct positioning of the lifting device loaded with the curb, characterised in that the device includes:
- a gripping portion being part of the frame and which encloses two telescopic arms slidable in a single axis and in opposite directions within the gripping portion and actuated by hydraulic cylinders connectable to the hydraulic system, said telescopic arms having opposite gripping jaws for clamping the ends of the curb stone, and
- alignment means for correct positioning of the curb stone within the device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.