Abstract: A mechanism for handling and manipulating a load including a horizontal work beam formed of a parallelogram linkage with a pair of arms interconnected by links. The work beam is pivotally mounted on a retaining part which is adjustably vertically mounted on a rotatable pillar. A counterweight is provided on the work beam for counterweighting its weight. A roller is movable horizontally in a trackway and connected to the work beam with the trackway elevated by a piston and cylinder along the pillar.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 1986
Date of Patent:
April 21, 1987
Assignee:
Stahl Aufzuge & Co. KG
Inventors:
Joachim Doege, Hanns-Dieter Paschke, Ke D. Tran