Method and apparatus for transferring a load

专利名称：Method and apparatus for transferring a

load

发明人：PHILIP G. SCHERER,WERNER K. DIEHL申请号：AU1632397申请日：19970314公开号：AU682142B1公开日：19970918

摘要：A method and apparatus for transferring a load to and from a load supportingplatform having a first end pivotally coupled at a first end of a main frame having asupport surface for supporting the platform in a substantially level position. Theplatform is pivotally raisable, from the support surface of the main frame to a raisedposition for discharging and accepting a load, either manually or by an actuatablemember. A damping member interconnects the platform and the main frame wherein thedamping member progressively increases resistance on the load bearing platform as theplatform moves from the raised position toward the support surface of the main frameto reduce any impact on the load. The platform includes a lower frame and a coverbiased away from the lower frame by a plurality of spring members wherein the cover ismovable toward the lower frame by a load disposed on a support surface of the cover toactuate a load sensor, which indicates the presence of the load. A first pair of motordriven wheels is coupled to the first end of the main frame to drive the apparatus alongan operating surface, and a second pair of wheels is coupled to opposite sides of apivoting member to compensate for unevenness in the operating surface.

申请人：MIMA INCORPORATED

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