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Title: GRAB MECHANISMS

Abstract

This patent relates to a device for ltfting objects having specially designed arms that fit into aligned slots within concentric sleeves of the grab mechanism. Upon the application of an electric current the sleeves are rotated relative to one another to the aforesaid aligned position, aliowing the entry or removal of the arms of the lifted object. The sleeves are spring biased to an unailgned positione thus locking the arms within the grab mechanism when the current is off. This arrangement provides a device that will remotely secure, life, and release an object, wtth the assurance that the object wiil remain securely locked during the lifting operation.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Originating Research Org. not identified
OSTI Identifier:
4325581
Patent Number(s):
2825599
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B66 - HOISTING B66C - CRANES
G - PHYSICS G21 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS G21C - NUCLEAR REACTORS
NSA Number:
NSA-12-010246
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-58
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
PATENTS; CURRENTS; JACKETS; MOTION; PATENT; ROTATION; SAFETY

Citation Formats

Dent, K H. GRAB MECHANISMS. United States: N. p., 1948. Web.
Dent, K H. GRAB MECHANISMS. United States.
Dent, K H. Mon . "GRAB MECHANISMS". United States.
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abstractNote = {This patent relates to a device for ltfting objects having specially designed arms that fit into aligned slots within concentric sleeves of the grab mechanism. Upon the application of an electric current the sleeves are rotated relative to one another to the aforesaid aligned position, aliowing the entry or removal of the arms of the lifted object. The sleeves are spring biased to an unailgned positione thus locking the arms within the grab mechanism when the current is off. This arrangement provides a device that will remotely secure, life, and release an object, wtth the assurance that the object wiil remain securely locked during the lifting operation.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1948},
month = {Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1948}
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