Patent ID: 7047605
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: B66C,E04H

Abstract:
1. A vehicle for raising and transporting a crypt lid, the vehicle comprising a main frame supported on spaced ground-engaging elements which locate astride the crypt lid when the vehicle is positioned over the crypt lid, an attachment frame for connection to the lid, the attachment frame being located within the main frame, and a powered lifting mechanism for raising the attachment frame relative to the main frame, wherein the attachment frame has a plurality of winches thereon, each having a winch line connectible to a respective attachment fitting on the crypt lid, further comprising a support frame mounted on the main frame and slidable therealong in a direction transverse to the direction of motion of the vehicle, and at least one hydraulic cylinder for moving the support frame transversely relative to main frame, the attachment frame being suspended from the support frame.