CONTAINER LIFT AND/OR WEIGHING SYSTEM

摘要

A portable container lift or weighing system includes lifting units, each including a hydraulic linear actuator and a mounting arrangement for mounting the actuator to a shipping container. The system includes a number of portable components that can be handled by a single worker. The system may provide a means for weighing the container.

主权项

1. A shipping container weighing system, including a plurality of portable weighing units, each weighing unit including:
i. a base; ii. an engagement arrangement configured to engage with a shipping container; iii. an adjustable height element mounted on and extending upwards from the base, the engagement arrangement being mounted on the adjustable height element, wherein the adjustable height element can be driven to extend in order to lift the container; iv. a sensor configured to sense load or force applied to the weighing unit by the shipping container when it is supported by the portable weighing units.