Abstract: The disclosure is directed to convert any fork lift truck to a roll turning fork truck by sliding a specially designed rectangular frame onto the truck forks. Two safety chains are incorporated to firmly attach the device to the fork lift carriage. The frame combines a power winch and cable that engages a roll or coil core via a roll center lift in combination with an arm proceeding out from the roll center lift to the outside mid-width of the roll or coil which is attached to an adjustable fixed length chain. By lowering or raising the winch cable past the fixed length chain, rolls can be turned to either a true horizontal or vertical position. The adjustable "L" frame suspends from the fixed length chain at the lowest point with a pivot pin to achieve the turning feature when the winch cable is activated. Even though a fork truck may be stationary, the center lift is free to guide into the roll because the roll center lift is connected to a flexible cable and flexible chain.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus for lifting and moving a barrel. The apparatus includes a frame which can be connected to a fork lift, at least one support member pivotably connected to the frame for engaging and supporting the barrel, a power source for selectively moving the support member(s) from a substantially vertical to a substantially horizontal position and vice versa, and an apparatus for removably attaching to the bead of the barrel.

Abstract: A device for the lifting, manipulation and transport of heavy rolls of material from shipping containers to/and from production apparatus is disclosed. The device has a mandrel which grips rolled stock at the roll core by means of expansion inside the roll core, and manipulates the rolled stock from its shipping position to a position suitable for placement on the mandrel of equipment to utilize the rolled stock. The device allows for transport of the rolled stock from shipping or storage locations to machinery for use. The device is capable of straddling shipping pallets and the like to allow for positioning the mandrel over the rolled stock while maintaining a relatively low center of gravity. Attached to the vertical lift plate is a second plate which is capable of sideways movement of the rolled stock and the mandrel for horizontal positioning. Primary energy sources are provided by electrically powered hydraulics or manually actuated hydraulics, winches, or lead screws.

Abstract: A device for the lifting, manipulation and transport of heavy rolls of material from shipping containers to/and from production apparatus is disclosed. The device has a mandrel which grips rolled stock at the roll core by means of expansion inside the roll core, and manipulates the rolled stock from its shipping position to a position suitable for placement on the mandrel of equipment to utilize the rolled stock. The device allows for transport of the rolled stock from shipping or storage locations to machinery for use. The device is capable of straddling shipping pallets and the like to allow for positioning the mandrel over the rolled stock while maintaining a relatively low center of gravity. Attached to the vertical lift plate is a second plate which is capable of sideways movement of the rolled stock and the mandrel for horizontal positioning. Primary energy sources are provided by electrically powered hydraulics or manually actuated hydraulics, winches, or lead screws.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for engaging, raising and rotating tanks/cylinders which contain liquids or gases under pressure. The apparatus comprises a cradle rotationally mounted on an elevator housing. While the tank/cylinder is elevated, an auto turn linkage in one embodiment of the apparatus assists in turning the cradle assembly by engagement with an indexing mechanism. Once the tank has been rotated 90 degrees, the indexing mechanism is locked in place, the auto turn linkage is released, and evacuation plumbing is affixed to the tank. The tank is then manually inverted for evacuation of the liquid.

Abstract: An attachment is provided for a forklift. The attachment including a frame having a mechanism for attaching said frame to the forks of a forklift. A carriage assembly is provided including a carriage frame and drum engaging member. The carriage frame is connected to the main frame for pivotable movement about a horizontal axis of rotation. The drum engaging member is connected to the carriage frame for rotational movement about the axis of rotation. The drum engaging member includes first and second clamps mounted on the drum engaging member for movement relative to one another between open and closed positions.

Abstract: The apparatus transfers a quantity of wafers from a first wafer boat to a second wafer boat. A wafer platform positioned beneath a wafer boat rises and transports the wafers to a pair of wafer grips which hold the wafers until the wafer platform is lowered and a second wafer about is in position to receive the wafers. The wafer platform is actuated by the negative pressure applied to alternating sides of a stage which divides a sealed cabinet into two portions. A vacuum is applied to alternating sides of the stage, while ambient air is introduced into the other side, causing the stage to move in the direction of lower pressure. The platform is affixed to the stage on at least two points.

Abstract: In order to safely transport a building material to its mounting area of a building body and to temporarily hold the same until it is firmly mounted on the mounting area on the building site, according to the present invention, there is provided, an apparatus for transporting/mounting a building material including a self-propelled vehicle body provided with a steering/driving device, the vehicle body assuming a substantially L-shaped form constructed of an upright main body and a pair of lower frames which are parallelly spaced apart from each other and horizontally extend from opposite sides of a lower portion of the main body; an elevator unit movably mounted on a vertical side portion of the main body so as to be vertically movable along the vertical side portion of the main body; a first frame horizontally extending forward from a vertical side of the elevator unit, the first frame having its base end mounted on the elevator unit so as to be horizontally movable in a horizontal plane; a second frame slida

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus which is adapted to a common front-loader. This apparatus includes a rotatable refuse container engaging frame having a cam actuated hooking device to grasp cross bars mounted on the refuse container. Additionally, a fluid pressure actuated rotator is employed to cause rotation of the engaging frame and to thereby dump the container.

Abstract: A clamp attachment for use with a lift truck for handling rail car bogies. The clamp attachment includes an upper frame that is attached to the carriage of the lift truck for upward and downward movement therewith. A lower frame is movably suspended from the upper frame by four chains. A pair of clamps assemblies are pivotally mounted on the lower frame and actuated by hydraulic cylinders to cause clamping and unclamping of the axles of the rail car bogie for the lifting and lowering of the rail car bogie. A plurality of hydraulic cylinders are arranged to move the lower frame and clamp devices therewith into any desired direction for the maneuvering of the rail car bogie.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for lifting, inverting, and stacking trailer chassis has a pair of support arms engageable with arms of a forklift vehicle and a frame pivotally mounted on outer ends of the support arms. The frame is mounted by engagement of pivot pins on the arm ends with apertures in side members of the frame, the apertures being located inwardly from the center of the length of the side members. This off-center placement of the axis of rotation of the frame enables it to be rotated when the forklift arms are raised without requiring power other than normal forklift lifting power. Clamps including a fixed L-shaped bracket and a cooperating slideable bracket are provided on the underside of the frame for engaging chassis beams of a trailer. A locking pin for securing the frame in a position generally coplanar with the support arms is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to an attachment for a fork lift. The attachment permits the fork lift to handle and invert a cylindrical drum of predetermined dimensions. The attachment includes a frame carrying pivot arms which pivot between first and second positions. Distal ends of the pivot arms carry rotating clamps which grip a drum and invert the drum. A clamp motion control mechanism is provided for selectively rotating the clamps and includes a dual piston pressure actuated cylinder. An over-center locking mechanism is provided for locking the pivot arms in a gripping position.

Abstract: In an apparatus for collectively holding a plurality of packages aligned in a row to supply them to pegs of a creel bogie, an apparatus for supplying packages to a warper creel includes a package holding mechanism and an empty take-up tube holding mechanism.

Abstract: A device is adapted for preventing damage on products (4), preferably paper-rolls, which should not be bumped into when fetched and/or delivered by a transport vehicle (1) having a hoisting unit (2) with a transfer device (3) which is moveable relative to said hoisting unit such that it is relocated and adapted to the product when pressed thereagainst by the transport vehicle, whereby the product preferably may be sucked onto a suction device forming part of the transfer device. In order to prevent damage to the edges of the product when it is fetched or delivered, the device includes a locking device (8) which, after that the transfer device (3) has adapted to the product and said product preferably is sucked onto the suction device, locks the transfer device relative to the hoisting unit (2) in order to prevent forward tilting of the transfer device and the product thereon when said product is lifted and/or transported and/or delivered.

Abstract: A storage system for wheeled trailer frames includes a staircase-like support rack. Frames are stacked horizontally with their front ends supported by the rack and with their rear wheels nested. Trailer frames are lifted and stacked by means of a traveling overhead yard crane provided with a lifting attachment or by means of a forklift truck provided with a lifting attachment slidingly engaged by its tines.

Abstract: A lifting and dumping apparatus is shown for dumping the contents of a refuse container. A fixed frame is connected to a lifting attachment for moving the fixed frame between a rest position and an elevated position. A support frame is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame and has a pair of fork arms for engaging the refuse container. A piston actuated chain drive rotates the support frame and hence the refuse container between a horizontal position and a dumping position.

Abstract: A robot having a robot arm swingable from a position outside a car body conveying line to the line and movable in the directions of length, width and height of the car body is provided with a support frame carrying a jig for holding the window glass. The frame is tiltably mounting on the arm via a tilting shaft. A first detector is mounted on the frame for detecting a deviation the car-width direction of the jig with respect to the window portion. A pair of second detectors are provided on the frame at positions which are symmetrical with respect to the car width direction center line of the jig for detecting deviations in the plane of the window opening. First, deviation detected by the first detector is corrected by moving the jig in the car width direction. Then, deviation in tilt detected by the second detectors is corrected by tilting the jig. Finally, deviation in height detected jointly by the second detectors is corrected by raising or lowering the jig.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically transferring successive fresh bobbins from a magazine wherein the bobbins are stacked in horizontal planes to one of two reciprocable horizontal spindles which are carried by a pivotable holder has annular tongs with claws which are movable into engagement with the periphery of the topmost bobbin in the magazine, and a crank drive which changes the orientation of tongs during transport between the magazine and an unoccupied spindle so that a fresh bobbin which is engaged by the claws in the magazine is moved from its horizontal plane into a vertical plane and its core can receive the unoccupied spindle.

Abstract: An improved lift truck for transporting a load is described.

Abstract: A wheel manipulator for engaging and retaining the hub of a wheel thereto, having a base frame with a vertical column, a carriage slidably mounted on the column and adapted to be vertically adjustably positioned thereon, a turret rotatably mounted on the carriage and a retainer for securing the wheel to the turret for manipulation of the wheel on the base frame.

Abstract: Apparatus attachable to the front end of a vehicle having a lifting apparatus for moving a load vertically, in which a pair of arms are each pivotably mounted on a main carrier which is rotatable about a horizontal transverse axis, for holding a cargo container chassis by engaging its longitudinal frame members, to raise and carry the chassis and to overturn it to an inverted position by rotation of the main carrier about the horizontal transverse axis, which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the chassis. The attachment is used to stack or unstack cargo container chassis to reduce the amount of container yard space necessary for parking chassis not in use. The load-carrying arms include fixed and movable jaws to help hold the chassis. Only one load-carrying arm can move at a time, and only when the main carrier is in a safe position. The attachment is hydraulicly driven and may include its own engine or receive pressurized fluid from the vehicle on which it is mounted.

Abstract: A method for loading a stack of filled cartons onto a transport vehicle includes lifting the cartons at the first station on a rotator lift truck and then rotating the cartons through an acute angle to cradle the cartons for carrying purposes. The cartons are then carried in their rotative position towards a second station, and again rotated to an upright position. The cartons are compressed at the second station and thereafter loaded onto the transport vehicle by a second lift truck. The rotator lift truck utilized for effecting the lifting, rotating, carrying and compressing steps includes a mast assembly mounted forwardly thereon and a rotator attachment mounted on the mast assembly for vertical movements and for rotation about a longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: A container chassis handling attachment for a lift truck having a lift carriage includes a frame for attachment to the lift carriage. It also includes a pair of upper and lower laterally-spaced forks independently mounted to the frame by separate four-bar linkages and movable by separate hydraulic cylinders. A clamp-positioning means cooperates with the forks to rotate the forks and any chassis gripped thereby through 180.degree.. The attachment is used to store a chassis by clamping from one side opposing top and bottom surfaces of the chassis, lifting the chassis, rotating the chassis about 90.degree. to a substantially upright position, and depositing the chassis in such position against a support. Alternatively, the chassis may be rotated 180.degree. to an upside-down position and deposited onto an underlying right-side-up chassis, eventually to form a stack of alternating right-side-up, upside-down chassis.

Abstract: The wheeled frame remaining after removal of the detachable cargo container, is gripped by clamping mechanism of a carrying unit mounted on a tractor or lift truck, then elevated above the ground and pivoted from its normal horizontal disposition to vertical position, and then transported to a multiple storage unit where it is deposited and retained in the vertical position removably in one of a plurality of compartments making up the storage unit. A plurality of such wheeled frames may be stored in this manner by deposit in successive ones of the compartments, and they are removed from the compartment in the reverse order of deposit.

Abstract: A clamping attachment with a hydraulically actuated pivoting long arm and a pivoting short arm. The hydraulic actuators are connected in parallel where both arms move simultaneously inwardly until one arm contacts a load and stops and the second arm will continue inwardly. A biasing valve insures that the long arm opens first before the short arm opens. The long arm is actuated by first and second crank links to provide maximum force at the open position. The short arm is pivotally connected closer to the center line of the frame than the long arm allowing the long arm to be positioned in the maximum force position, allows positioning of the load close to the frame center line and reduces travel of the long arm. A swivel connection in the hydraulic control system prevents operation of any arm in the down position. The frame of the clamp is asymmetrical.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for gently holding, lifting and rotating a drum which may contain hazardous waste and may be likely to rupture, characterized in that an open-ended overpack is lowered around the drum and held fixed in relation to the floor while a platform slides beneath the overpack and drum, the overpack then being clamped by a lid against the platform and then elevated and rotated so that the drum therewithin is disposed in an upside-down position.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for handling tobacco. Five to eight bales are compacted to reduce the transverse dimension of the bales, the compacted group being tied into a single pack. The disclosed apparatus for performing the method consists of a truck having a pair of jaws which are movable toward one another, which are rotatable and which are elevatable to permit the bales to be compressed, raised, rotated through 90.degree. and tied.

Abstract: A roll clamp for handling of rolls or other loads carried by a lift truck. The clamp includes a rotator having a rear base plate for being mounted upon the lift mast of the truck, permitting it to be raised or lowered to a vertical position. A frame is gimballed to the rotator front plate. Extending forwardly from the clamp assembly is a pair of clamp arms which are swingably disposed, or pivot relative to the frame for closing and opening by movement toward and away from each other. The rotator rotates the frame relative to the mast about a clamp rotation axis. Hydraulic cylinders selectively open and close the arms, which have clamp pads at their distal ends for engaging the load surfaces. The rotator base plate carries a swash ring defining a plane skewed relative to the axis of clamp rotation.

Abstract: The wheeled frame remaining after removal therefrom of a detachable cargo container is gripped by clamping mechanism of a carrying unit mounted on a lift truck, then raised above the ground and pivoted from its normal horizontal position to a vertical position for transport to a multiple storage unit. The clamping mechanism is mounted for movement along an elongated boom the inner end of which is mounted on the vertically movable carriage of a lift truck for pivotal movement of the boom between horizontal and vertical positions.

Abstract: A lift truck load clamp, for handling cylindrical loads such as paper rolls, having an automatically adjustable load positioner extending between the clamp arms which moves forwardly in response to closure of the clamp arms and rearwardly in response to opening thereof to assist the lift truck operator in positioning the clamp arms with respect to rolls of different diameters such that the contact pads of the clamp arms automatically grip such differently-sized rolls in diametrically-opposed relation. The load positioner is particularly adapted for use with clamps wherein both clamp arms are movable with respect to a clamp frame, because each end of the positioner is separately movable forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the frame in response to movement of the respective adjacent clamp arm.

Abstract: A lift truck rotatable paper roll handling clamp of the pivoted arm type for clamping paper rolls of varying diameters and shifting the position of the roll relative to the lift truck between a position of unequal extension, wherein the forward end of one clamp arm extends a greater distance forwardly than the forward end of the other clamp arm, and a position of equal extension wherein the forward ends of the clamp arms extend a substantially equal distance forwardly of the lift truck. The clamp has a rotatable frame upon which a subframe is mounted by a first pivotal connection for selective tilting of the subframe relative to the rotatable frame. Mounted upon the subframe are a pair of clamp arms, each being pivotally connected to the subframe at spaced pivotal connections located on either side of the first pivotal connection. One clamp arm is longer than the other, and pivots with respect to the subframe through a greater maximum angle than does the other arm.

Abstract: There is provided a coil upending and transporting apparatus which includes a main frame having means for allowing the frame to be suspended from a suspension means, and a sub-frame pivoted to the main frame at a horizontal axis located below the suspension means. Power means such as hydraulic cylinders are provided for positively pivoting the sub-frame with respect to the main frame about the axis. The sub-frame includes support means for engagement under a coil whose axis is vertical, and an elongate holding mandrel disposed so as to be parallel with the axis of a coil at one end of which the support means is engaged. Control means are also provided for moving the holding mandrel selectively (1) in the direction of its elongation, and (2) perpendicular to both its own elongation direction and the direction of said horizontal axis.

Abstract: A lifting and dumping apparatus for use with a front end loading refuse vehicle. The apparatus includes a pair of lift arms which extend forward of the cab of the vehicle and which are pivotally secured to the sides of the vehicle. A rotatable front tube extends between the front ends of the left arms, and a pair of fork arms are pivotally connected to the front tube. The fork arms can pivot between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the fork arms extend forward of the lift arms, generally perpendicular to the front tube for engagement with a detachable refuse container, and in the closed position the fork arms are generally parallel to the front tube so that their projection forward of the left arms is eliminated. Hydraulic cylinders are provided for pivoting the fork arms, and a hydraulic circuit is provided with a sequencing valve to close the fork arms one at a time.

Abstract: A drum handling attachment for a forklift truck including a frame for attachment to the forks of the forklift truck, and supporting a transverse rotary shaft upon which are mounted for rotary movement therewith, at least a pair of gripping arms, at least one of the gripping arms being transversely adjustable on the shaft for handling one or more drums of different sizes.

Abstract: A drum lifter comprises a base including a pair of parallel spaced fork tubes adapted for receiving at one end and positioning over a pair of vertically adjustable forks of a lift truck. A support plate spans the other ends of the tubes and mounts thereover a transverse support pipe with spaced stops thereon. A pair of spaced sleeves are mounted upon the pipe between the stops, each sleeve having an upright jaw support plate secured thereto. A pair of laterally spaced opposed arcuate drum-engaging jaws project forwardly from the sleeves and are pivotally mounted upon the jaw support plates for rotation upon vertical axes. A stop plate is mounted on and extends laterally outward of each jaw and is engageable with the support plate when the jaws are in a horizontal position for holding the jaws to operatively clamp a drum therebetween.

Abstract: A rotator attachment for rotating a load handling mechanism on a lift truck includes a frame carrying an inner gear with external teeth and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the truck. An outer gear surrounds the inner gear and has a greater number of internal teeth engaging the external teeth of the inner gear. A pair of double-acting hydraulic cylinders connected to the frame and outer gear are operated in sequence to drive the outer gear in a gyratory eccentric path with respect to such axis so as to rotate the inner gear and a connected load handling attachment about such axis. Control valving responsive to the position of the outer gear in its eccentric path is provided for operating the cylinders in the correct sequence for driving the outer gear. Relief valving is provided in conjunction with the control valving for preventing pressure-locking of the cylinders.

Abstract: A paper roll-handling clamp for lift trucks of the pivoted arm type. The pivoting movement of the clamp arms with respect to one another to perform the clamping function is accomplished by use of a generally forwardly extending, selectively extensible and retractible multi-stage telescoping hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly, which gives the clamp arms an exceptionally wide range of motion.

Abstract: A container haulage and dumping attachment for lift trucks includes a rotatable container gripping frame having a plurality of upper and lower tynes which are hydraulically activated to grip an open top container across the top and bottom thereof. The rotatable frame is pivotally mounted between the side walls of a lift frame, which in turn includes a rear wall by which the lift frame and rotatable frame are engaged and lifted by a lift truck. Upon lifting and movement to a dumping area the rotatable frame is activated to rotate forwardly about an axis parallel to the rear wall of the lift frame and transverse to the longitudinal direction of movement of the lift truck, whereby containers may be engaged across the top and bottom, lifted, moved, and tilted forwardly at least 90.degree. to empty the contents from the containers.

Abstract: A load-handling clamp for lift trucks having load-engaging, nonresilient contact pad surfaces specially textured for resisting slippage of the load variably depending on direction of slip. Each load-engaging surface of the contact pads is constructed of a nonresilient material, preferably metal, in which is formed a series of spaced parallel grooves, each having beveled longitudinal edges and lands therebetween, extending generally parallel to the direction of travel of the lift truck. The provision of the grooves and their orientation with respect to the lift truck provide a load-engaging surface having minimal resistance to slippage between pad and load in the direction of travel of the lift truck during engagement of the load by the clamp, but much greater resistance to slippage perpendicular to the grooves for holding the load. In addition, the surface is exceptionally resistant to wear and to clogging with bits of paper or cardboard from the loads handled.

Abstract: A rotator attachment for rotating a load handling mechanism on a lift truck includes a frame carrying an inner gear with external teeth and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the truck. An outer gear surrounds the inner gear and has a greater number of internal teeth engaging the external teeth of the inner gear. A pair of double-acting hydraulic cylinders connected to the frame and outer gear are operated in sequence to drive the outer gear in a gyratory eccentric path with respect to such axis so as to rotate the inner gear and a connected load handling attachment about such axis. Control valving responsive to the position of the outer gear in its eccentric path is provided for operating the cylinders in the correct sequence for driving the outer gear. Relief valving is provided in conjunction with the control valving for preventing pressure-locking of the cylinders.

Abstract: A selectively rotatable load clamp for lift trucks, having a pair of openable and closable clamp arms. The clamp arms are capable of shifting the position of a load relative to the lift truck by movement of the clamp arms in unison, by which the load may be moved relative to the lift truck between a position of equal extension, wherein the forward ends of the clamp arms extend a substantially equal distance forwardly of the lift truck, and a position of unequal extension wherein the forward end of one clamp arm extends a greater distance forwardly than the forward end of the other clamp arm. The fluid motor apparatus for accomplishing such shifting function is selectively actuatable only in certain predetermined rotation positions of the clamp, that is, those positions where the two clamp arms are disposed at substantially a 45.degree. angle relative to horizontal.

Abstract: A fluid power system having a source of pressurized fluid serving a plurality of separately controllable double-acting fluid motors. A network of selectively operable control valves and hydraulic lines serving the motors is provided, selective ones of the lines being operatively jointly connected to one another and to the control valves in such a way as to reduce the number of hydraulic lines serving the motors to less than the normal number while retaining the separate controllability of the motors. Several different embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: A lift truck-mounted load clamp for handling paper rolls having selectively openable and closeable opposing clamp arms with elongate, arcuate, concave contact pads hingedly connected to the forward ends of the respective clamp arms. Each contact pad is provided with exceptionally compact, durable restraints which limit the hinged movement of the respective pad, such restraints each comprising a cable having a swaged-on eye at one end pivotally connected to the contact pad and a swaged-on ferrule at the other end which is slidably contained within a yoke mounted on the clamp arm. A pair of such restraints are provided for each respective contact pad, the restraints being located exterior of each longitudinal edge of the clamp arm rather than interior thereof.

Abstract: A lifting device, particularly for feeding a processing machine in the food industry, comprises a telescopic post which includes a plurality of telescopically extensible and retractable parts and a container support which is pivoted to the post. The container support includes a supporting arm which is shifted between a support position in which the arm extends substantially horizontally to support the material and a discharge position at which it is tilted by the movement of the telescopic parts relative to each other.

Abstract: A rotary device adapted for use with fork-lift trucks, wherein the fork members thereof are mounted to the rotary device and arranged in a normal pick-up position so as to engage a conventional trash container, whereby the container is lifted and rotated about the axis of the device, thereby dumping the trash disposed in the container. The rotary device comprises a rear mounting plate adapted to be secured to the lifting structure of the fork-lift. The plate includes a bearing spindle attached thereto on which a bearing hub is rotatably mounted; and the bearing hub includes a locking drum which is releasably positioned by a locking assembly mounted to one side thereof. Secured to the free end of the bearing hub is a fork-mounting plate whereby the fork members are adapted to be supported thereon, so as to rotate with the bearing hub.