APPARATUS FOR MOVING BARRELS

Abstract: Apparatus for loosening and moving generally cylindrical containers with edge flanges, which are stored and transported standing. There is a shaft-like handle (15) that has a gripping organ at one end comprising two elements (16, 17) which have a space (19) between them that fits over the edge flange (12) of a container. One of the two elements (16), that is designed to be fitted to the inner side of the flange (12) is designed with a gripping edge facing the space, and is curved in accordance with the internal curvature of the flange. This gripping edge extends over a circomference of 5 degrees or more.

Description: Apparatus for moving barrels. The invention comprises an apparatus as stated in Claim 1, for moving oil barrels and similar flanged containers. BACKGROUND In connection with the transport and storage of standing oil barrels, it is normal that the barrels are pressed so close together that they can be difficult to separate. This is particularly a problem with the transport of oil barrels on road vehicles, where these barrels have a tendency to get wedged and are difficult to move manually. OBJECTIVE The main objective of the invention is to devise an apparatus that is designed to loosen and move oil barrels manually. The apparatus must be easy to use and can be used by one person without undue strain. INVENTION The invention is stated in the characterizing part of Claim 1. the invention has made it feasible to loosen and move full oil barrels and similar containers in a straightforward easy manner. Consequently, this has realized a versatile and reasonably- priced apparatus can be designed that can be kept ready for use on transport vehicles, especially trucks, at warehouses and other places where there is a need for loosening and moving standing containers with flanged edges. EXAMPLE The invention is described in more detail below with reference to drawings, where Figure 1 shows a perspective sketch of an apparatus in accordance the invention attached to an oil barrel, while Figure 2 shows a lateral perspective of the apparatus in Figure 1 in the attached position. Figure 1 shows a cylindrical oil barrel 11 with an edge flange 12. At the end of the oil barrel 11 a tool 13 is positioned that is described in more detail below and which is shown in more detail in Figure 2. The tool 13 has a grip head 14 that is equipped with a shaft-like handle 15. The grip head 14 comprises a metal lug 16 that is placed along part of the flange 12, in that it is curved with an equivalent radius as the flange in the gipping area. The lug 16, which is curved so that the gripping edge extends over a circumference angle of 5 degrees or more, has a handle 15 on one side, which has an inner stem 15A and an outer gripping part 15B. The two parts 15A and 15B bend on a lateral axis so that they meet at an angle of under 180 degrees, for example 150 degrees, with the opening towards the lug 16. Under the stem 15A, outside the lug 16, there is a counterpart 17 to the lug 16, which is fitted with a claw 18 facing the lug 16. This means that between the claw 18 and the lug 16 there is a gap 19 which fits over the flange 12 to allow a firm grip. The tool shown in the example can be manufactured from many components welded together. In an alternative design the* tool can be punched out of a metal sheet where the handle 15 has a channel profile with the opening towards the lug 16 and the counterpart 17, in that these parts are punched as protruding parts, possibly with reinforcement given to the lug 16. The apparatus in accordance with the invention is placed over the flange 12 and can then be used to twist an oil barrel on its axis or to pitch the oil barrel on the same axis, possibly as a combination of a number of movements. To do this the handle 15B has to be lifted as shown by arrow 20. Because of the bend, the tool will have an advantageous working position with a lower and better ergonomically-suited gripping area.

Claims: CLAIMS 1. Apparatus for loosening and moving what are generally cylindrical containers with edge flanges, which are stored and possibly transported in a standing position, where there is a shaft¬ like handle (15) that has a gripping organ at one end that can be attached over the flange of a container, characterized by the gripping organ comprising two elements (16, 17) which are connected to the handle so that between them there is a space (19) which fits over the edge flange (12) of the container, and where one of the two elements (16), that is designed to be fitted to the inner side of the flange (12) when in use is designed with a gripping edge facing the space, and which is curved in accordance with the internal curvature of the flange, and where this gripping edge extends over a circumference of 5 degrees or more. 2. Apparatus in accordance with Claim 1, characterized by the gripping element (17) that is designed for external gripping is shaped like a claw (18) in order to grip under the edge of the flange (12). 3. Apparatus in accordance with Claims 1 or 2, characterized by a shaft-like handle (15) that is bent on an axis at right-angles to the main direction of the handle, so that there is an angle of about 150 degrees facing the gripping organs (16,17).

Inventors: FURNES REIDAR, FURNES, REIDAR
Applicants: FURNES REIDAR, FURNES, REIDAR
Application year: 1991
Main classification: B65G65
IPC codes: B65G7, B65G65