LIFTING SPREADER FRAME

摘要

A lifting spreader frame for use in the handling of unitised bundles of goods according to USLM (Unit Strap Lifting Method) practice. The lifting spreader frame comprises a frame, and a plurality of elongate members. The elongate members are each transversely movable to an operative position by passing under respective straps upstanding from and embracing an article or bundle of articles under the frame. The lifting spreader frame further comprises means to prevent the straps from slipping off the elongate members when the latter are in their operative positions and fluid actuators associated with each elongate member. The fluid actuators retract the elongate members from their operative positions to permit release of the straps.