Patent ID: 6485251
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A pipe lifting system comprising:a first storage rack including first and second spaced-apart above ground rails adapted for supporting a plurality of elongated pipes traversing a desired path of upstream travel, said rails defining a plane displaced from the ground; a second storage location upstream said first storage rack adapted for supporting a plurality of elongated pipes, said second storage location traversing said path of travel; means for elevating at least one of the pipes from said first rack to said second storage location, said elevating means positioned intermediate said first rack and second storage location, said elevating means having a first ground adjacent lower end positioned below said first and second rails of said storage rack and a second upper end positioned adjacent an end of said second storage location, said elevating means including means for pick up of at least one of the pipes positioned on said first rack upon a driven movement of said pick up means between said lower end and upper end of said elevating means and through said plane for deposit of the one pipe at said second storage location upon said driven movement of said pick up means from said upper end and towards said lower end; means for releasably connecting said upper end of said elevating means to said position adjacent said second storage location end, said means including: a bar traversing said end of said second storage location; bracket means having first and second ends, said first end extending from said upper end of said elevating means and a second free end presenting structure for a releasable attachment about said traversing bar.