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Barrel handling device

  • US 5,496,147 A
  • Filed: 08/12/1994
  • Issued: 03/05/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for lifting and moving a barrel, said apparatus adapted for connection to a fork lift, said apparatus comprising:

  • a frame connectable to a fork lift;

    at least one support member pivotally connected to said frame for directly engaging and supporting the barrel;

    a barrel bead clamping device connected to one of said frame and said support member, and movable between a clamped position and an unclamped position;

    means, interconnecting said frame with each of said at least one support member and said bead clamping device, for selectively and simultaneously moving each of said support member and said bead clamping device, said moving means moving said support member from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position, and from said substantially vertical position to said substantially horizontal position, said moving means further moving said bead clamping device from said clamped position to said unclamped position, and from said unclamped position to said clamped position.

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