Cargo handling apparatus
OwnerRalph Barclay Rossinventor
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Abstract
A retaining member 16 is provided for use with a frame 10 for packaging elongate members, such as sections of drill pipe. The retaining member 16 comprises a pressure plate 18 on which is mounted a pair of pivoting hooks 20 for engaging with protrusions 36 formed on the frame 10. The hooks 20 are connected to threaded rods 28 received in a sleeve 30. A ratcheted handle 34 allows selective rotation of the sleeve 30 to draw the rods 28 therein, and so to pivot the hooks 20 to urge the pressure plate 18 against members received within the frame 10. A quick release mechanism is provided to allow easy release of the hooks 20 and the retaining member 16.
Claims14
Apparatus for packaging elongate members, the apparatus comprising:
- a frame comprising a base and side members;
- at least one packing member engageable with the frame, the packing member having a deformable portion for engaging elongate members to be handled;
- and means for retaining the packing member in contact with the elongate members, the retaining means comprising a pressure plate for urging the elongate members into contact with the packing member, engaging means for engaging a portion of the frame, and an adjustable tension member connected to the engaging means, the engaging means being mounted on a pivot on the pressure plate such that an increase in the tension applied by the tension member causes the engaging means to pivot and be urged against said portion of the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.