| 摘要 |
An apparatus for collecting traffic cones (12) from a surface to a vehicle, or for dispensing traffic cones onto the surface from the vehicle. The apparatus comprises a conveyor (18) disposed in use between the vehicle and the surface for transferring cones therebetween, and a transfer mechanism (20) for transferring traffic cones from the surface to the conveyor.
The transfer mechanism includes a toppling device arranged to engage with and tilt a cone as the apparatus is advanced towards the cone, and to release the cone as the apparatus is further advanced towards the cone such that the cone returns to an upright position under the action of gravity. The apparatus further includes means for actuating the conveyor in a transverse direction substantially perpendicular with the direction of movement of the vehicle during use. This allows the apparatus to lift and lay cone tapers. |
