Patent ID: 6619905
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: B66F

Abstract:
A drum handling device, comprising:a) a housing; b) a first clamping member pivotally mounted on said housing and being translatable relative to said housing; c) a second clamping member pivotally mounted on said housing for pivotal movement relative to the housing; d) clamping member linking means for linking the first clamping member with the second clamping member; and e) locking means for selectively releasably locking the second clamping member and first clamping member in engaging relation with a drum; f) wherein said first clamping member and said second clamping member are adapted for clamping engagement with a drum, and wherein said locking means is adapted to engage to a locking position when said first clamping member and said second clamping member are in clamping engagement with a drum and disengage to an unlocking position when said drum is supported on a surface.