WO2023139463A1

WO2023139463A1 - Loading/unloading apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2023139463A1
Application number: PCT/IB2023/050348
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kunal Ghosh; Prashant Nair
Original assignee: Kunal Ghosh; Prashant Nair
Priority date: 2022-01-20
Filing date: 2023-01-14
Publication date: 2023-07-27

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to loading apparatus for loading object into a container. The loading apparatus includes a horizontal platform. A lift configured on a first end of the platform, and the lift is configured to move along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. One or more extensions removably configured with the lift. The one or more extensions are configured to engage with the object to load the object, using the hydraulic lift, inside the container without having the loading apparatus enter the container. A counter weight configured at the second end of the platform for counter balance the object.

Description

LOADING/UNLOADING APPARATUS

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of loading apparatus. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a loading apparatus for loading different type of objects into a container.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Conventional loading apparatus such as a fork lifter are widely used in industries to load and unload objects into containers. The fork lifter lifts the objects and place them inside the container. The fork lifter generally enters the container to place the objects inside the container. This sometime can damage floor of the container due to heavy weight of the fork lifter and a weight of the object lifted by the fork lifter. Also, someone has to be inside the container physically to align wooden logs under the object before keeping the objects onto the floor of the container. This can be sometimes dangerous to the person inside the container in case of the fork lifter failure.

[0004] There is, therefore, a need of an improved loading apparatus that is free from the above discussed problems.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.

[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a loading apparatus that is capable of loading/unloading objects into a container without entering the container.

[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a loading apparatus that does not require anyone present inside, while loading, the container to align wooden logs under the object.

[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a loading apparatus that, which is simple and easy to use. [0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a loading apparatus that, which is cost effective.

[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a loading apparatus that, which does not damage floor of the container.

[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a loading apparatus that, which requires less maintenance cost.

SUMMARY

[0012] The present disclosure relates to the field of loading apparatus. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a loading apparatus for loading different type of objects into a container.

[0013] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a loading apparatus for loading object into a container. The loading apparatus includes a horizontal platform. A lift configured on a first end of the platform, and the lift is configured to move along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. One or more extensions removably configured with the lift. The one or more extensions are configured to engage with the object to load the object, using the hydraulic lift, inside the container without having the loading apparatus enter the container. A counter weight configured at the second end of the platform for counter balance the object.

[0014] In an aspect, the loading apparatus may be configured, from the second end, with a driving unit for actuating one or more actuators of the lift.

[0015] In an aspect, the platform may comprise one or more wheels to move the platform, using the driving unit, on a surface.

[0016] In an aspect, the platform may comprise any or combination of a power source for proving power to the one or more actuators of the hydraulic lift.

[0017] In an aspect, the one or more extensions may comprise any of a fork, and a boom.

[0018] In an aspect, the lift may comprise any of a hydraulic lift, and a pneumatic lift. [0019] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.

[0021] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.

[0022] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary representation of a loading apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary representation of a loading apparatus with the driving unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 3A illustrates exemplary representation of a fork and FIG. 3B illustrates exemplary representation of a boom, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0026] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0027] The present disclosure relates to the field of loading apparatus. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a loading apparatus for loading different type of objects into a container. [0028] The present disclosure elaborates upon a loading apparatus for loading object into a container. The loading apparatus includes a horizontal platform. A lift configured on a first end of the platform, and the lift is configured to move along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. One or more extensions removably configured with the lift. The one or more extensions are configured to engage with the object to load the object, using the hydraulic lift, inside the container without having the loading apparatus enter the container. A counter weight configured at the second end of the platform for counter balance the object.

[0029] In an embodiment, the loading apparatus can be configured, from the second end, with a driving unit for actuating one or more actuators of the lift.

[0030] In an embodiment, the platform can comprise one or more wheels to move the platform, using the driving unit, on a surface.

[0031] In an embodiment, the platform can comprise any or combination of a power source for proving power to the one or more actuators of the hydraulic lift.

[0032] In an embodiment, the one or more extensions can comprise any of a fork, and a boom.

[0033] In an embodiment, the lift can comprise any of a hydraulic lift, and a pneumatic lift.

[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary representation of a loading apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary representation of a loading apparatus with the driving unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 3A illustrates exemplary representation of a fork and FIG. 3B illustrates exemplary representation of a boom, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] As illustrated, aloading apparatus 100 for loading object 200 into a container 300 can include a horizontal platform 102. The platform 102 can be made of but not limited to metal. A lift 104 can be configured on a first end 102-1 of the platform 102. The lift 104 can include but not limited to a hydraulic lift and a pneumatic lift. The lift 104 can be configured to move along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. The lift 104 can include one or more actuators 106 for actuating the lift 104. One or more extensions 106 can be removably configured with the lift 104 at the first end 102-1.

[0038] In an embodiment, the one or more extensions 106 can be configured to engage with the object to pick up and load the object, using the lift 104, inside the container without having the loading apparatus 100 enter the container. A counter weight 108 can be configured at a second end 102-2 of the platform 102 for counter balance the object. The loading apparatus 100 can be configured, from the second end 102-2, with a driving unit for actuating one or more actuators 106 of the lift 104. The platform 102 can comprise one or more wheels 110 to facilitate moving the platform, using the driving unit 400, on a surface (e.g. road). The driving unit can include but not limited to a vehicle such a tractor, and fork lifter. The loading apparatus 100 can include a power source (not shown) for proving power to the one or more actuators 106 of the lift 104.

[0039] In an ebodiment, the one or more extensions 106 can include a fork that can be configured with the object that can be a fait slab. The fork can be engaged with the slab to lift the slab and move it into the container using the lift 104. The loading apparatus can be configured to move the slab in to the container without even entering the conatained since the lift is capable of moing in the horizontal axis along with the vertical axis.

[0040] In an ebodiment, the one or more extensions 106 can include a boom that can be configured with the object that can be a fait coil. The boom can be engaged with the coil to lift the coil and move it into the container using the lift 104. The loading apparatus can be configured to move the coil in to the container without even entering the conatained since the lift is capable of moing in the horizontal axis along with the vertical axis.

[0041] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C .. .and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

[0042] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art. ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0043] The proposed invention provides a loading apparatus that is capable of loading/unloading objects into a container without entering the container.

[0044] The proposed invention provides a loading apparatus that does not require anyone present inside, while loading, the container to align wooden logs under the object.

[0045] The proposed invention provides a loading apparatus that, which is simple and easy to use.

[0046] The proposed invention provides a loading apparatus that, which is cost effective. [0047] The proposed invention provides a loading apparatus that, which does not damage floor of the container.

[0048] The proposed invention provides a loading apparatus that, which requires less maintenance cost.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A loading apparatus for loading object into a container, comprising: a horizontal platform: a lift configured on a first end of the platform, wherein the lift is configured to move along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis; one or more extensions removably configured with the lift, and the one or more extensions are configured to engage with the object to load the object, using the hydraulic lift, inside the container without having the loading apparatus enter the container; and a counter weight configured at the second end of the platform for counter balance the object.

2. The loading apparatus as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the loading apparatus is configured, from the second end, with a driving unit for actuating one or more actuators of the lift.

3. The loading apparatus as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the platform comprises one or more wheels to move the platform, using the driving unit, on a surface.

4. The loading apparatus as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the platform comprises any or combination of a power source for proving power to the one or more actuators of the hydraulic lift.

5. The loading apparatus as claimed in the claim 1 , wherein the one or more extensions comprises any of a fork, and a boom.

6. The loading apparatus as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the lift comprises any of a hydraulic lift, and a pneumatic lift.