FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to lifting of containers in particular hazardous
containers by using crane or chain block. Mora particularly, the present invention
relates to an ergonmic dismantleable lifting device for safe lifting of hazardous
containers, in particular through narrow gaps.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
All engineering plants use lubricants, which come in standard drums (barrels) of
210 liters (Net) capacity. These drums are normally transported from the oil
godown to the workplace using standard trolleys. However at many engineering
and manufacturing shops these barrels are required to be lifted to the desired
platforms at various heights. This job of lifting becomes difficult unless there is a
provision to have material eleveators. At different shop-floor, in absence of these
elevators, the job is hazardous using chart block or cranes.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
ft is an object of the invention to propose an ergonmic dismantleable lifting
device for safe lifting of hazardous containers through narrow gaps which
eliminates the disadvantages of the prior art.
Another object of the invention is to propose an ergonmic dismantleable lifting
device for safe lifting of hazardous containers through narrow gaps which is
dismantleable to allow easy loading of the containers.
A further object of the invention is to propose en ergonmic diamentieable lifting
device for sefe lifting of hazardous containers through narrow gaps which is easy
to manufacture and does not require any maintenance.
A stil further an ergonmic dismantieable lifting device for sale lifting of
hazardous containers through narrow gaps which is cheap and easy to handle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly there is provided an ergonmic dismanticable lifting device for safe
lifting of hazardous containers, in particular through narrow gaps, the device
comprising; atleast four vertical members, each being releasably joinable with
atleast two horizontal members at an upper end of the vertical members a
bottom end of the vertical members being detatachably attachable to atleast two
transverse support member; a lifting member having atleast two fixing members
disposable at the upper end of the vertical members, and being releasably fixable
to the horizontal members, the lifting member having a square hole at a mid-
segment to accomodate a lifting hook, a container accomodatable within the
device for vertical lifting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPAYING DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 - shows an isometric view of the device according to the present invention
in a state of loading a container.
fig. 2- shows the device of the invention in assembled state.
Fig. 3- shows a top view of the lifting member of the device in isolation.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE
INVENTION
As shown in Fig.1, the device comprises atleast four vertical members (1), and
atleast two horizontal members (2), each horizontal member (2) releasably
joining two of said four vertical members (1), the vertical members (1) being
detachably attached to at least two transverse support members (3). Each
vertical, horizontal and transverse member (1,2,3) has atleast two first joining
hole (5) configured at both ends of the members for releasably affixing them by
means fastening members (not shown). The horizontal members (2) have each
atleast two second joining hole (6).
A lifting member (4) having a first fixing member (4a) and a second fixing
member (4b) disposed at the upper end of the vertical members (1). The fixing
members (4a,4b) each having a third joining hole (7) via which, the lifting
member (4) is releasably joined at a mid-location of the horizontal members (2),
thereby configurating the device. The lifting member (4) is provided at a mid-
segment a square hole (8) via which a lifting hook (9) of the crane or of the
lifting block is insertable. A container (10) is horizontally accommodated within
the device when in dismantled condition, and thereafter the device is assembled
so as to vertically lift the container through narrow gaps.
The complete assembly with the container then becomes easy and safe to
handle by any crane hook or chain block.
Since the container is lifted vertically, it requires minimum space and actually is
possible to lift to the desired platform even passing through a narrow gap.
The device completely eliminates the risk of slipping and falling down of the
barrels from a height. A risk of puncturing of barrels while lifting including
difficulty of loading and unloading can be avoided. As the barrels are lifted
vertically balanced position, it requires a minimum space, thus enabling the
lifting through narrow gaps. The device is simple light weighted and cheap. Any
kind of barrel including synthetic barrels can be lifted by the device.
WE CLAIM
1. An ergonomic dismantable lifting device for safe lifting of hazardous
containers, in particular through narrow gaps, the device comprising of
integrated features of:
- atleast four vertical members (1), each being releasably joinable with
atleast two horizontal members (2) at an upper end of the vertical
members (1), a bottom end of the vertical members (1) being detachably
attachable to atleast transverse support member (3); and
- a lifting member (4) having atleast two fixing members (4a,4b) disposable
at the upper end of the vertical members (1), and being releasably fixable
to the horizontal members (2), the lifting member (4) having a square
hole (9), a container (10) thus being horizontally accomodatable within
the device in the dismantled condition and the device is assembled so as
to lift the container vertically through narrow gaps.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the vertical, horizontal
and the transverse member (1,2,3) has two first joining hole (5)
configured one each at both ends of the members (1,2,3).
3. The device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein each horizontal member
(2) has atleast two second joining holes (6) configured corresponding to
two third joining holes (7) provided on each of the fixing members
(4a,4b) for joining the lifting member (4) by means of fastening elements
with the horizontal members (2).
4. An ergonomic dismantable lifting device for safe lifting of hazardous
containers, in particular through narrow gaps, as substantially described
herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

An ergonomic dismantable lifting device for safe lifting of hazardous containers,
in particular through narrow gaps, the device comprising of integrated features
of atleast four vertical members (1), each being releasably joinable with atleast
two horizontal members (2) at an upper end of the vertical members (1), a
bottom end of the vertical members (1) being detachably attachable to atleast
transverse support member (3); and a lifting member (4) having atleast two
fixing members (4a,4b) disposable at the upper end of the vertical members (1),
and being releasably fixable to the horizontal members (2), the lifting member
(4) having a square hole (9), a container (10) thus being horizontally
accomodatable within the device in the dismantled condition and the device is
assembled so as to lift the container vertically through narrow gaps.