摘要 |
A shock absorption assembly for a cargo container handling spreader comprising: engagement means 10 for engaging with and locking onto a cargo container corner casting; mounting means 6 for mounting the engagement means on a spreader, the engagement means being journalled to the mounting means to allow rotation of the engagement means with respect to the mounting means and to prevent lateral or longitudinal movement of the engagement means with respect to the mounting means, the mounting means being moveable with respect to the spreader; and shock absorber means 23 to absorb forces caused by movement of the mounting means with respect to the spreader. Preferably, on intermediate shock absorber 26 on the corner box and one acting between the main beam and the telescopic arms are also provided. <IMAGE> |