Patent ID: 8056217
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: B60P,B65D,B66C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A manipulation device for either securing a twist-lock to a shipping container or releasing the twist-lock therefrom or both, the device comprising: engagement means operative to engage and rotate at least a portion of the twist-lock so as to secure the twist-lock in the shipping container or to release the twist-lock therefrom; a support member disposed above the engagement means, the support member being arranged to receive and support a mid region of a twist-lock whilst allowing a lower portion of the supported twist-lock to project below the member to be engagable with the engagement means; a housing and a frame incorporating the engagement means and the support member, wherein the frame is disposed within the housing; said support member being in the form of a plate incorporating at least one aperture allowing the lower portion of the supported twist-lock to project below the plate; wherein the frame is movable relative to the housing in the direction of the axis of rotation of the engagement means such that the support member is movable in the direction of the axis of rotation of the engagement means.