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Grapple assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:864986

A grapple includes a pivotal L-shaped catch and a lever arranged to move the catch to an object-releasing position when the lever engages the object.

Research Organization:
Bechtel National Inc., San Francisco, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-78OR05869
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
4,447,085
Application Number:
06/384,307
OSTI ID:
864986
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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