摘要 |
<p>A straddle carrier which is operable to lift a shipping container and move so as to convey the lifted shipping container is disclosed. The straddle carrier has at least four weight-bearing portions which bear the weight of the shipping container when it is lifted by the straddle carrier. At least four weight-bearing portions of the straddle carrier are directly or indirectly connected and fixed in position relative to one another in at least the direction of the straddle carrier's forward movement. Also, at least four weight- bearing portions each have two or more separated wheels which support the respective weight-bearing portion on the ground. At least one of the wheels supporting each weight-bearing portion is able to move in a vertical direction relative to the weight- bearing portion.</p> |