A variable footprint handling apparatus (401.401′) for handling containers (105) is described comprising: a first column (455) adapted to be associated with the fifth wheel (430) of a tractor (410). a second column (475) to which a first idle ground support wheel (480) is idly associated. a third column (500) to which a second idle ground support wheel (505) is idly associated. a lifting arrangement (540,545.550,555.560,565.570,575,580.585) for lifting the container (105), and a connection arrangement (520,530,535) that connects the second column (475) and the third column (500) to the first column (455) and is configured to move at least one between the second column (475) and the third column (500) between a first position, wherein the distance of the third column (500) from the second column (475) is maximum, and a second position wherein said distance is minimum.
Variable footprint handling apparatus for handling containers
2024-06-27
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B66C Krane , CRANES |
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