Gate-handling crane
CA 2108825 C · Owner: Pischke, David L. · Inventors: Pischke, David L.
Overview
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Disclosed is a crane for moving an object such as a water dam gate having an attachment device e.g. a hook, to be engaged by a hookup link. The link is mounted on the crane lifting block for link movement between a first position for engaging the gate hook and a second position for releasing the hook. Aspects of the invention involve a first apparatus for detecting when the link is within a predetermined location near the hook and a second apparatus for determining whether the link is in the first position or the second position. Other aspects of the invention involve a unique cable reel and link line arrangement whereby the hookup link is engaged or disengaged from the hook. A method for …
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- Filed October 20, 1993 and granted June 16, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 20, 2013.
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