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US 2017/0362786 A1Published application
Traffic cone dispensing and retrieving apparatus
OwnerSimon Betsoninventor
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An apparatus for dispensing cones onto a surface and for retrieving cones from the surface includes a cone transfer device having a tower with a platform moveable to and from a lower transfer position for dispensing cones onto the surface and for retrieving cones from the surface. The platform is movable in a vertical direction between the lower transfer position and an upper transfer position for receiving a stack of cones from a storage area and for returning a stack of cones to the storage area. The tower includes a device for holding one or more cones in an elevated position and for releasing cones onto and receiving cones from the platform in the elevated position. The apparatus may include a lamp transfer device for attaching a lamp unit to a cone when the cone is dispensed and for removing the lamp unit from the cone when the cone is retrieved. The apparatus may include a cone washing device for washing a cone when the cone is retrieved and/or when the cone is dispensed.
An apparatus for dispensing cones onto a surface and for retrieving cones from the surface, the apparatus including a cone transfer device for transferring cones between a vehicle and the surface, the cone transfer device including a tower having a platform moveable to and from a lower transfer position for dispensing cones onto the surface and for retrieving cones from the surface, the cone transfer device including a device for tilting cones to be retrieved from the surface, and an anti-skid mechanism deployed as cones are retrieved to prevent cones from skidding when in a tilted position.
An apparatus for dispensing cones onto a surface and for retrieving cones from the surface, the apparatus comprising a cone transfer device for transferring cones between a vehicle and the surface, the cone transfer device including a tower having a first platform movable to and from a first transfer position for dispensing cones onto the road and for retrieving cones from the road, and a transfer assembly movable independently of the first platform to transfer a stack of cones between the tower and the vehicle.
An apparatus for dispensing cones onto a surface and for retrieving cones from the surface, the device comprising a cone transfer device for transferring cones between a vehicle and the surface, the cone transfer device including a tower having a first platform movable to and from a lower transfer position for dispensing cones onto the road and for retrieving cones from the road, the first platform including a securing mechanism for engaging the internal surface of a cone.
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