| 摘要 |
A load handling apparatus, particularly for use with stone, glass, metal materials or the like, comprises a support structure (2) having gripper means (3) for picking up and removably retaining a load (C) to be handled, means (4) for suspending the support structure (2) from and securing it to external handling means, guide means (5) between the suspension means (4) and the support structure (2) to allow rotation of the load (C) about a substantially horizontal axis (L), driving means (6) for applying a force to the load (C) to cause rotation thereof about the axis (L) and allow the load (C) to be handled. The guide means (5) are designed to allow the assembly (7) of the load (C) and the support structure (2) to rotate about an axis of rotation (L) which is located at a minimum predetermined distance from the center of gravity (G) of the assembly (7) to minimize the force to be applied to the driving means (6) to cause the rotation of the load (C) about the center of gravity (G). |
