Patent ID: 7045721
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A drum lifting apparatus useful in connection with a drum weighing device and capable of lifting a drum to enable the drum and its contents to be accurately weighed by the drum weighing device, the drum lifting apparatus including: a drum weighing platform engageable with the drum and capable of supporting the drum; at least two guide rods associated with said drum weighing platform, said at least two guide rods each having an upper end and a lower end and being movable upwardly in unison to move said drum weighing platform precisely upwardly; at least one upper stabilizer rigidly engaged with at least two of said guide rods proximate to the upper end of each said guide rod; and at least one lower stabilizer rigidly engaged with at least two of said guide rods proximate to the lower end of each said guide rod, said upper and lower stabilizers assisting in synchronizing the upward movement of said at least two guide rods, whereby the drum supported and lifted on said drum weighing platform may be accurately weighed.