Patent ID: 6443688
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: B65G,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of turning a roll of wound material having a central opening which extends substantially vertically comprising the steps of:loading the roll on a pivotable cart having a first wall which extends substantially horizontally, a second wall which extends substantially vertically, and a pivoting member adjacent the intersection between the first and second walls, the roll being supported by the first wall, advancing a forklift apparatus having a pair of tines toward the cart so that a first tine is inserted below the first wall of the cart and a second tine is laterally outward of the second wall, raising the first and second tines so that the first wall pivots about said pivoting member until the second wall pivots into engagement with the second tine, and lowering the first and second tines so that the second wall pivots into a substantially horizontal position and the central opening of the roll extends substantially horizontally.