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Rigging tree

a technology for rigging trees and lifting devices, applied in handling devices, forging/pressing/hammering apparatuses, borehole/well accessories, etc., can solve problems such as awkward or inaccessible insertion into lifting devices, and conflict between storage equipment and lifting hooks

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-09
LOUTHAN JR ROBERT BARNES
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This invention provides a support structure that allows for easy access to rigging items while they are stored, and also allows for easy movement of the support structure to different locations.

Problems solved by technology

Presently, there is a conflict between storage equipment and lifting hooks as it applies to the stowage of slings chains, ropes (e.g. wire ropes, synthetic materials), manual hoists, shackles, clevis and similar lifting equipment.
This conflict results in potentially hazardous situations and an unstable or inadequate orientation of the “master link”, making it awkward or unavailable for insertion into a lifting device.

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[0047]Reference now will be made in detail to the embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are set forth below. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Other objects, features, and aspects of the present invention are disclosed in or may be determined from the following detailed description. Repeat use of reference characters is intended to represent same or analogous features, elements or steps. It is to be unders...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a support structure for storing rigging devices. The support structure comprises a base portion that is mechanically associated with an extension member that extends perpendicularly away therefrom to a distal end. The distal end defines an extension interface configured for being mechanically associated with a rigging cradle. The rigging cradle is configured for receiving rigging items (chains, ropes, slings, wire rope and similar equipment) used to hoist another object. The rigging cradle supports the rigging item so that a lifting hook can be used to lift and remove the rigging item from the rigging cradle while the rigging item is associated with said rigging cradle.

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CLAIM TO PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority to provisional application 61 / 933,338, filed on 30 Jan. 2014 and is a continuation in part to application Ser. No. 29 / 478,387, filed on 3 Jan. 2014 of which the entire contents of all such references are incorporated herein by this reference for all that they disclose for all purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The invention relates to the field of storing lifting devices such as rigging devices including slings, shackles, and hoists.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Generally speaking, as used in this document, “rigging” refers to systems and equipment configured to direct and manipulate force using lines of tension in relation to load bearing anchor points. “Rigging equipment” (devices), therefore, includes a wide variety of tools used for various needs such as equipment used to pull and hoist and / or lift another object. Such objects may be associated with any number of activities such as construction, large material handling, saili...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B81/00B21D35/00B21D5/00
CPCA47B81/00B21D35/002B21D5/00B66C1/62B66C13/00
Inventor LOUTHAN, JR., ROBERT BARNES
Owner LOUTHAN JR ROBERT BARNES