Patent ID: 6932556
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: B66F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A slab tipping apparatus for manipulating a slab on forks of a forklift, the slab tipping apparatus comprising: a base member being adapted for being selectively coupled to a carriage of the forklift such that said base member is pivotal with respect to the carriage of the forklift, said base member being adapted for being selectively removed from the carriage of the forklift when said base member is not to be used; a pivoting assembly being coupled to said base member, said pivoting assembly being adapted for being selectively coupled to the carriage of the forklift such that said pivoting assembly extends between said base member and the carriage of the forklift, said pivoting assembly being adapted for being actuated by a user for pivoting said base member with respect to the carriage of the forklift; an arm member slidably engaging said base member such that said arm member is selectively extendable from said base member, said arm member being adapted for engaging an edge of the slab such that said arm member tips the slab onto the forks of the forklift when said pivoting assembly pivots said base member; and a pick portion being coupled to said arm member such that said pick portion is positioned opposite said base member, said pick portion being for engaging a side and edge of the slab for tipping the slab onto the forks of the forklift when said base member is pivoted by said pivoting assembly, said pick portion being aligned with said arm member and said base member to allow optimal transfer of power from said base member to said pick portion when said pick portion is being used to tip the slab and to minimize twisting of said arm member when the side of the slab is uneven.