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US3756446A
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Device for transloading floating containers
Assignee: Fried Krupp AG
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Filing: 1972-05-24
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A transloading device, especially for ships, in which the device includes a vertically moveable support frame engageable with a floating container from above while a floating body is provided for engaging the side of a container to be lifted. Vertical tracks on the ship at one side of the support frame have carriages engaging the support frame from beneath while tracks on the other side of the support frame and at a higher level than the first mentioned tracks have carriages that engage the support frame from above. The engagement of the carriages with the support frame prevents swinging movement thereof while it is being moved vertically.
Inventors
- 👤 K Macrander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:09
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B27/00; B63B27/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for transloading containers, especially in connection with a ship, including a vertically moveable support frame adapted to engage a floating load from above and connected to lift cables which extend upwardly to cable winches, said device also comprising a floating body adapted on one side for engagement with the side of a container facing the ship and connected to the ship for vertical movement relative thereto while being prevented from any substantial amount of horizontal movement relative to the ship; vertical tracks at the side of said support frame facing the ship and carriage means guided on the tracks and engageable with said support frame to prevent swinging of the support frame, said tracks at the upper end being connected to said ship and at the lower end extending through said floating body, and means on said floating body through which said tracks extend and permitting said floating body to move vertically relative to said tracks and to tilt relative thereto but preventing horizontal movement of said floating body relative to said tracks.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for transloading containers, especially in connection with a ship, including a vertically moveable support frame adapted to engage a floating load from above and connected to lift cables which extend upwardly to cable winches, said device also comprising a floating body adapted on one side for engagement with the side of a container facing the ship and connected to the ship for vertical movement relative thereto while being prevented from any substantial amount of horizontal movement relative to the ship; vertical tracks at the side of said support frame facing the ship and carriage means guided on the tracks and engageable with said support frame to prevent swinging of the support frame, said tracks at the upper end being connected to said ship and at the lower end extending through said floating body, and means on said floating body through which said tracks extend and permitting said floating body to move vertically relative to said tracks and to tilt relative thereto but preventing horizontal movement of said floating body relative to said tracks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said tracks extend upwardly from beneath the lowermost position of said support frame to a point beneath the uppermost position of said support frame, and further vertical tracks supportingly connected to the ship and disposed on the side of said support frame which faces away from said ship, said further tracks extending from below said point upwardly, and further carriages guided on said further tracks and engageable with said support frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device according to claim 2 in which said further carriages engage said support frame during upward movement thereof prior to disengagement of the support frame from said carriage means while during downward movement of said support frame said carriage means engages the support frame prior to disengagement of the support frame from said further carriages.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 2 in which said further carriages comprise downwardly opening hooks adapted for engagement with upwardly opening sockets on said support frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said carriage means are biased upwardly on said tracks and are engageable with said support frame from below, said carriage means having upper stopped positions below the uppermost position of said support frame wherein said support frame disengages therefrom during upward movement and engages therewith during downward movement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said carriage means have upwardly opening hooks thereon adapted for engagement with downwardly opening sockets on said support frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
105 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said floating body on the said one side which faces away from the ship is adapted to engage a side of a container, roller members mounted on vertical axes near the ends of said floating body and protruding beyond the said one side of said flOating body and operable to guide a floating container into a position of registration with said floating body and to confine the container in the lateral direction when the container is in registration with said floating body and in face to face engagement with the said one side of the floating body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 7 in which said floating body has magnet means thereon at said one side to exert a holding force on a container engaging said one side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 8 which includes means connecting said floating body to said ship and operable to move said floating body in the lateral direction to facilitate alignment of a container engaged by said floating body with said support frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said tracks are disengageable from said floating body and at the upper ends are pivotally connected to said ship and are pivotal about the upper ends thereof to rest position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |