CA2218099A1 - Apparatus for handling transport units - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
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- B66C1/00—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles
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- B66C1/62—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
- B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
- B66C1/00—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles
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- B66C1/101—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means for containers
- B66C1/102—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means for containers for two or more containers end to end
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Abstract
The apparatus serves for handling transport units and comprises a chassis and two telescope jibs guided telescopically in the chassis. Transverse end beams are secured to the telescope jibs including locking means. Moreover, at least one transverse beam is provided on the chassis including additional locking means. Two transverse beams extend substantially parallel to one another and are disposed in displaceable manner in the longitudinal direction of the chassis. One each of the transverse beams is coupled to one each of the transverse end beams.
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T~ TF~&~t~'- L~T~ )s l Applicant: Krupp Fordertechnik GmbH
Franz-Schubert-Stral3e 1-3, D-47226 Duisburg Apparatus for Handling Transport Units The invention relates to an apparatus for handling transport units comprising a chassis, two telescope jibs, telescopically guided in the chassis, terminal transverse beams secured to the telescope jibs including locking means as well as at least one transverse beam mounted to the chassis comprising additional locking means.
Means of this type are conventionally referred to as spreaders and serve as freight receiving means for transporting containers, semitrailers or other transport units. The transport units may be received, conveyed and deposited by means of the spreaders. The locking means normally consist of pivotally mounted locking bolts, so-called twist locks. The locking bolts may, for example, be inserted into corner fittings of containers, resulting in positive locking after appropriate turning, allowing reliable handling of the containers .
In order to adapt to conventional container sizes, the telescope jibs are displaceably guided in the region of the chassis so that, in particular, handling of 20 foot containers and 40 foot containers is possible. In I
principle, even the handling of containers of intermediate and abnormal (larger) sizes is possible so that typically an operating range for container dimensions in the range of 20 feet to 45 feet is available.
The load capacity of the chassis and the telescope jibs is designed for a total weight of the largest manageable containers. This results in an unfavourable ratio of the apparatus weight to the loading capacity when handling small containers. It is, therefore, likewise known that by means of additional locking means handling of two smaller containers is possible by means of a single handling device. For this purpose the additional locking means are disposed on a transverse beam in the centre of the chassis so that two containers, one behind the other, may be picked up.
A disadvantage of these means for handling two smaller-sized containersresides in that the spacing of the containers relative to one another is rigidlyset by the disposition of the transverse beam. When applied in the field of ship technology, this is normally not disadvantageous as in this case fixed container spacings apply to all practical cases. For universal applications also including container loading for road traffic or rail traffic, the known means can, however, not meet all the requirements.
It is therefore the object of the present invention, to so design an apparatus of the type set out in the opening paragraph that the utilisation flexibility isincreased .
This object is attained according to the invention in that two transverse beams are arranged substantially parallel to one another and in a manner displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the chassis and that one each of the transverse beams is coupled to one of the transverse end beams.
. CA 02218099 1997-10-10 Because of the transverse beams being movable independently of one another, it is possible, in combination with the transverse end beams, to bring about a displaceable positioning of the containers or another transport units along the chassis. The coupling of the transverse beams to the transverse end beams ensures that in spite of the shiftability existing prior toa coupling to the containers to be picked up, a pre-set spacing between the locking means of the transverse end beam and the additional locking means of the transverse beam, is adhered to in such a manner that the accommodation of the corner fittings of the container to be picked up is possible without further adjusting.
After pick-up, for example, of containers by the handling apparatus, it is possible to change the container spacing. For rail transport this allows an adaptation to different load receiving points for the containers on the railway carriage. A corresponding adaptation may likewise take place for road transport loading.
A mobile control of the transverse beams, which is functional even under rough conditions of application, is ensured in that a rail guidance is provided for the transverse beams comprising guide profiles and guide rails.
In order to permit a combination of a variable distance setting for the containers and a simple connectibility with the containers, it is propGsed that some play is provided in the coupling between the transverse beam and the transverse end beam.
A distance adaptation of the locking means to given container dimensions is further promoted in that the transverse beam is supported against a stop via a spring.
-A particularly advantageous embodiment provides that the spring takes the form of a compression spring.
An advantageous embodiment for the coupling provides that the coupling is formed telescopically from a spacer tube and a traction tube.
In order to handle transport units having dimensions larger than in standard applications, it is proposed to design the traction tube in a length-adjustable manner.
In order to maintain a pre-set distance between the locking means after a basic positioning has been attained, it is proposed to provide a terminal stop in the region of the spacer tube and a terminal disc in the region of the traction tube, defining an operating clearance between the additional locking means and the locking means.
An embodiment of the additional locking means having load bearing capabilities provides that the additional locking means are designed as load hooks on the transverse beam.
Easy handling is promoted in that the load hooks are arranged in pivotal manner relative to the transverse beam.
Use of standardised structural components is promoted in that the additional locking means are designed as twist locks.
In order to avoid faulty positioning of the individual structural components it is proposed to arrange the twist locks in a level adjustable manner.
ln order to promote an automatic locking activation, it is proposed to provide at least one servo element in the region of the transverse beam for positioning the additional locking means.
High flexibility when installing the control means is ensured in that the servo element is designed as a piston-cylinder-array.
Working examples of the invention are illustrated schematically in the drawing. There are shown in:
Fig. 1 a simplified illustration of the apparatus with removed transverse beams, Fig. 2 a side elevation of the apparatus including two picked up containers, Fig. 3 a plan view according to the viewing direction III in Fig. 2, Fig. 4 an elevation according to the viewing direction IV in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 a partial illustration on a larger scale of the apparatus for illustrating the design of the coupling between the transverse beams and the transverse end beams, Fig. 6 a partially cut cross-sectional illustration for illustrating a positioning facility of the hook-like additional locking means in engagement position in a corner fitting of a container a n d Fig. 7 an elevation according to Fig. 6 without sectional illustration of the transverse beam as well as of the container.
s Fig. 1 shows a container (1), supported by a handling apparatus designed as a spreader. The apparatus comprises a chassis (2) extending in the direction of a longitudinal axis (3). Telescope jibs (4) are guided telescopically in the chassis (2) projecting from the ends (5, 6) of the chassis (2). The ends (5, 6) are reinforced by borders (7).
In the region of their extensions facing away from the chassis (2), thetelescope jibs (4) support transverse end beams (8), provided with locking means (9). The locking means (9) are designed as twist-locks and may be inserted into corner fittings (10) of the container (1). Locking is performed by twisting the twist locks.
Fig. 2 shows the disposition of two transverse beams (11) in the region of the chassis (2) displaceably guided in longitudinal direction (3). Between one transverse beam (11 ) each and one transverse end beam (8) each a container ( 1 ) is mounted. In principle, it is also conceivable to support a larger dimensioned beam, illustrated in dashed lines, merely between the transverse end beams (8) . The transverse beams ( 1 1 ) each comprise additional locking means (12) insertable into the corner fittings (10) of the container (1).
In order to permit handling of the spreader, the chassis (2) in the region of its upper extensions in perpendicular direction comprises support elements (13) serving as a connection to a floor conveyor vehicle, a loading bridge or loading cranes.
From the plan view in Fig. 3 it is apparent that the transverse end beams (8) laterally project beyond the telescope jibs (4) to such an extent that an adequate space is provided for the locking means (9) in order to be inserted into the corner fitting ( 10) of the container ( 1 ) . A corresponding lateral projection for the transverse beams (11) is likewise provided relative to the chassis (2) in such a manner that even the additional locking means (12) are arranged in the required spaced apart relationship.
It can be seen from Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 that extensible guide elements (14) extend parallel to the telescope jibs (4) serving to improve the accurate alignment of extended telescope jibs.
In Fig. 5 a coupling ( 15) is shown in an enlarged illustration between the transverse beam (11) and the transverse end beam (8). It can likewise be seen that the transverse beam ( 1 1 ) engages into a guide rail ( 17) with a guide profile ( 16) . A range of motion of the guide profile ( 16) within the guide rail ( 17) is confined by a stop ( 18) in the direction towards the telescopic jib (4) . A positioning of the transverse beam ( 1 1 ) close to the stop (18) is illustrated in dashed lines in Fig. 5.
In the working example according to Fig. 5 the additional locking means(12) of the transverse beam (11), designed as a load hook, is guided on a bolt (19) in pivotal manner. The coupling (15) is designed in the working example according to Fig. 5, as a spacer tube (20) within which a traction tube (21) is guided telescopically. The spacer tube (20), starting from the transverse beam (11), projects beyond a recess (22) of a guide plate (23).
The transverse beam (11) is supported by a spring (24) relative to the guide plate (22). The spring (24) is advantageously designed as a compression spring.
In the region of the end of the spacer tube (20) facing the transverse end beam (8) a terminal stop (25) is arranged confining a range of travel of the traction tube (21) provided with a terminal disc (26) in the region of its end facing away from the transverse end beam (8).
-When extending the telescope jib (4) the traction tube (21) first glides within the spacer tube (20). The transverse beam (11) during this movement first remains in its starting position due to its being tensioned by the spring (24).
After engaging the terminal disc (26) at the terminal stop (25) the traction tube (21 ) withdraws the spacer tube (20) from the recess (22) and the spring (24) is tensioned. The dimensions of the traction tube (21) and of the spacer tube (20) are in this context so selected that the locking means (9) and the additional locking means ( 12) are in spaced apart relationship, corresponding to the containers to be handled.
A further variation of the invention resides in that the traction tube (21) is designed in a length adjustable manner. The variation in length may, for example, be attained by telescopic design or by a spindle-like adjustment.
This embodiment makes it possible to handle transport units having dimensions larger than 20 feet.
A further embodiment resides in that the additional locking means (12) are designed as twist locks. In this context the intention is, in particular, to provide level adjustable twist locks in order to prevent malfunctions when the spreader is moving apart.
Fig. 6 shows the disposition of the hook-like additional locking means (12) in a cross-sectional illustration in the region of the transverse beam (11~. In this embodiment, the additional locking means (12) with one hook end (27) engages in a lateral recess (28) of the corner fitting (10). For positioning theadditional locking means (12) a servo element (29) is provided which may be disposed within the transverse beam (11) designed as a hollow profile.
The servo element (29) may take the form of a piston-cylinder device, connected to the transverse beam (11 ) via a swivel joint (30) of the additional locking means ( 12) and via a base swivel joint (31). When extending the servo piston, the hook end (27) is introduced into the lateral -recess (28) and the corner fitting (10) is released when withdrawing the piston. The locking hook in this case turns around the bolt (19).
Fig. 7 in a partly sectionalized view once again illustrates the substantially concentric disposition of the spacer tube (20) and the traction tube (21) as well as the corresponding disposition of the spring (24). It is likewise once again apparent that the guide profile (16) may, for example, be designed as a T-profile, engaging in the box-like guide rail (17) through a slot.
When the spacing of the supported containers (1) changes, it is important that the containers ( 1 ) form a rigid connection between the transverse beams (11) and the transverse end beams (8).
The aforecited reference to transport units designed as containers was made merely by way of example in order to illustrate a typical application. In principle, any other suitable transport units can also be handled, for example, semitrailers comprising suitable load engagement points.
T~ TF~&~t~'- L~T~ )s l Applicant: Krupp Fordertechnik GmbH
Franz-Schubert-Stral3e 1-3, D-47226 Duisburg Apparatus for Handling Transport Units The invention relates to an apparatus for handling transport units comprising a chassis, two telescope jibs, telescopically guided in the chassis, terminal transverse beams secured to the telescope jibs including locking means as well as at least one transverse beam mounted to the chassis comprising additional locking means.
Means of this type are conventionally referred to as spreaders and serve as freight receiving means for transporting containers, semitrailers or other transport units. The transport units may be received, conveyed and deposited by means of the spreaders. The locking means normally consist of pivotally mounted locking bolts, so-called twist locks. The locking bolts may, for example, be inserted into corner fittings of containers, resulting in positive locking after appropriate turning, allowing reliable handling of the containers .
In order to adapt to conventional container sizes, the telescope jibs are displaceably guided in the region of the chassis so that, in particular, handling of 20 foot containers and 40 foot containers is possible. In I
principle, even the handling of containers of intermediate and abnormal (larger) sizes is possible so that typically an operating range for container dimensions in the range of 20 feet to 45 feet is available.
The load capacity of the chassis and the telescope jibs is designed for a total weight of the largest manageable containers. This results in an unfavourable ratio of the apparatus weight to the loading capacity when handling small containers. It is, therefore, likewise known that by means of additional locking means handling of two smaller containers is possible by means of a single handling device. For this purpose the additional locking means are disposed on a transverse beam in the centre of the chassis so that two containers, one behind the other, may be picked up.
A disadvantage of these means for handling two smaller-sized containersresides in that the spacing of the containers relative to one another is rigidlyset by the disposition of the transverse beam. When applied in the field of ship technology, this is normally not disadvantageous as in this case fixed container spacings apply to all practical cases. For universal applications also including container loading for road traffic or rail traffic, the known means can, however, not meet all the requirements.
It is therefore the object of the present invention, to so design an apparatus of the type set out in the opening paragraph that the utilisation flexibility isincreased .
This object is attained according to the invention in that two transverse beams are arranged substantially parallel to one another and in a manner displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the chassis and that one each of the transverse beams is coupled to one of the transverse end beams.
. CA 02218099 1997-10-10 Because of the transverse beams being movable independently of one another, it is possible, in combination with the transverse end beams, to bring about a displaceable positioning of the containers or another transport units along the chassis. The coupling of the transverse beams to the transverse end beams ensures that in spite of the shiftability existing prior toa coupling to the containers to be picked up, a pre-set spacing between the locking means of the transverse end beam and the additional locking means of the transverse beam, is adhered to in such a manner that the accommodation of the corner fittings of the container to be picked up is possible without further adjusting.
After pick-up, for example, of containers by the handling apparatus, it is possible to change the container spacing. For rail transport this allows an adaptation to different load receiving points for the containers on the railway carriage. A corresponding adaptation may likewise take place for road transport loading.
A mobile control of the transverse beams, which is functional even under rough conditions of application, is ensured in that a rail guidance is provided for the transverse beams comprising guide profiles and guide rails.
In order to permit a combination of a variable distance setting for the containers and a simple connectibility with the containers, it is propGsed that some play is provided in the coupling between the transverse beam and the transverse end beam.
A distance adaptation of the locking means to given container dimensions is further promoted in that the transverse beam is supported against a stop via a spring.
-A particularly advantageous embodiment provides that the spring takes the form of a compression spring.
An advantageous embodiment for the coupling provides that the coupling is formed telescopically from a spacer tube and a traction tube.
In order to handle transport units having dimensions larger than in standard applications, it is proposed to design the traction tube in a length-adjustable manner.
In order to maintain a pre-set distance between the locking means after a basic positioning has been attained, it is proposed to provide a terminal stop in the region of the spacer tube and a terminal disc in the region of the traction tube, defining an operating clearance between the additional locking means and the locking means.
An embodiment of the additional locking means having load bearing capabilities provides that the additional locking means are designed as load hooks on the transverse beam.
Easy handling is promoted in that the load hooks are arranged in pivotal manner relative to the transverse beam.
Use of standardised structural components is promoted in that the additional locking means are designed as twist locks.
In order to avoid faulty positioning of the individual structural components it is proposed to arrange the twist locks in a level adjustable manner.
ln order to promote an automatic locking activation, it is proposed to provide at least one servo element in the region of the transverse beam for positioning the additional locking means.
High flexibility when installing the control means is ensured in that the servo element is designed as a piston-cylinder-array.
Working examples of the invention are illustrated schematically in the drawing. There are shown in:
Fig. 1 a simplified illustration of the apparatus with removed transverse beams, Fig. 2 a side elevation of the apparatus including two picked up containers, Fig. 3 a plan view according to the viewing direction III in Fig. 2, Fig. 4 an elevation according to the viewing direction IV in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 a partial illustration on a larger scale of the apparatus for illustrating the design of the coupling between the transverse beams and the transverse end beams, Fig. 6 a partially cut cross-sectional illustration for illustrating a positioning facility of the hook-like additional locking means in engagement position in a corner fitting of a container a n d Fig. 7 an elevation according to Fig. 6 without sectional illustration of the transverse beam as well as of the container.
s Fig. 1 shows a container (1), supported by a handling apparatus designed as a spreader. The apparatus comprises a chassis (2) extending in the direction of a longitudinal axis (3). Telescope jibs (4) are guided telescopically in the chassis (2) projecting from the ends (5, 6) of the chassis (2). The ends (5, 6) are reinforced by borders (7).
In the region of their extensions facing away from the chassis (2), thetelescope jibs (4) support transverse end beams (8), provided with locking means (9). The locking means (9) are designed as twist-locks and may be inserted into corner fittings (10) of the container (1). Locking is performed by twisting the twist locks.
Fig. 2 shows the disposition of two transverse beams (11) in the region of the chassis (2) displaceably guided in longitudinal direction (3). Between one transverse beam (11 ) each and one transverse end beam (8) each a container ( 1 ) is mounted. In principle, it is also conceivable to support a larger dimensioned beam, illustrated in dashed lines, merely between the transverse end beams (8) . The transverse beams ( 1 1 ) each comprise additional locking means (12) insertable into the corner fittings (10) of the container (1).
In order to permit handling of the spreader, the chassis (2) in the region of its upper extensions in perpendicular direction comprises support elements (13) serving as a connection to a floor conveyor vehicle, a loading bridge or loading cranes.
From the plan view in Fig. 3 it is apparent that the transverse end beams (8) laterally project beyond the telescope jibs (4) to such an extent that an adequate space is provided for the locking means (9) in order to be inserted into the corner fitting ( 10) of the container ( 1 ) . A corresponding lateral projection for the transverse beams (11) is likewise provided relative to the chassis (2) in such a manner that even the additional locking means (12) are arranged in the required spaced apart relationship.
It can be seen from Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 that extensible guide elements (14) extend parallel to the telescope jibs (4) serving to improve the accurate alignment of extended telescope jibs.
In Fig. 5 a coupling ( 15) is shown in an enlarged illustration between the transverse beam (11) and the transverse end beam (8). It can likewise be seen that the transverse beam ( 1 1 ) engages into a guide rail ( 17) with a guide profile ( 16) . A range of motion of the guide profile ( 16) within the guide rail ( 17) is confined by a stop ( 18) in the direction towards the telescopic jib (4) . A positioning of the transverse beam ( 1 1 ) close to the stop (18) is illustrated in dashed lines in Fig. 5.
In the working example according to Fig. 5 the additional locking means(12) of the transverse beam (11), designed as a load hook, is guided on a bolt (19) in pivotal manner. The coupling (15) is designed in the working example according to Fig. 5, as a spacer tube (20) within which a traction tube (21) is guided telescopically. The spacer tube (20), starting from the transverse beam (11), projects beyond a recess (22) of a guide plate (23).
The transverse beam (11) is supported by a spring (24) relative to the guide plate (22). The spring (24) is advantageously designed as a compression spring.
In the region of the end of the spacer tube (20) facing the transverse end beam (8) a terminal stop (25) is arranged confining a range of travel of the traction tube (21) provided with a terminal disc (26) in the region of its end facing away from the transverse end beam (8).
-When extending the telescope jib (4) the traction tube (21) first glides within the spacer tube (20). The transverse beam (11) during this movement first remains in its starting position due to its being tensioned by the spring (24).
After engaging the terminal disc (26) at the terminal stop (25) the traction tube (21 ) withdraws the spacer tube (20) from the recess (22) and the spring (24) is tensioned. The dimensions of the traction tube (21) and of the spacer tube (20) are in this context so selected that the locking means (9) and the additional locking means ( 12) are in spaced apart relationship, corresponding to the containers to be handled.
A further variation of the invention resides in that the traction tube (21) is designed in a length adjustable manner. The variation in length may, for example, be attained by telescopic design or by a spindle-like adjustment.
This embodiment makes it possible to handle transport units having dimensions larger than 20 feet.
A further embodiment resides in that the additional locking means (12) are designed as twist locks. In this context the intention is, in particular, to provide level adjustable twist locks in order to prevent malfunctions when the spreader is moving apart.
Fig. 6 shows the disposition of the hook-like additional locking means (12) in a cross-sectional illustration in the region of the transverse beam (11~. In this embodiment, the additional locking means (12) with one hook end (27) engages in a lateral recess (28) of the corner fitting (10). For positioning theadditional locking means (12) a servo element (29) is provided which may be disposed within the transverse beam (11) designed as a hollow profile.
The servo element (29) may take the form of a piston-cylinder device, connected to the transverse beam (11 ) via a swivel joint (30) of the additional locking means ( 12) and via a base swivel joint (31). When extending the servo piston, the hook end (27) is introduced into the lateral -recess (28) and the corner fitting (10) is released when withdrawing the piston. The locking hook in this case turns around the bolt (19).
Fig. 7 in a partly sectionalized view once again illustrates the substantially concentric disposition of the spacer tube (20) and the traction tube (21) as well as the corresponding disposition of the spring (24). It is likewise once again apparent that the guide profile (16) may, for example, be designed as a T-profile, engaging in the box-like guide rail (17) through a slot.
When the spacing of the supported containers (1) changes, it is important that the containers ( 1 ) form a rigid connection between the transverse beams (11) and the transverse end beams (8).
The aforecited reference to transport units designed as containers was made merely by way of example in order to illustrate a typical application. In principle, any other suitable transport units can also be handled, for example, semitrailers comprising suitable load engagement points.
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1. Apparatus for handling transport units comprising a chassis, two telescope jibs guided telescopically in the chassis, transverse end beams secured to the telescope jibs including locking means as well as at least one transverse beam mounted to the chassis, comprising additional locking means, characterised in that two transverse beams (11) are provided substantially parallel to one another, displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the chassis (2) and in that one each of the transverse beams (11) is coupled to one each of the transverse end beams (8).
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that a rail guide having guide profiles (16) and guide rails (17) is provided for the transverse beams (11).
3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that play is provided between the coupling (15) between the transverse beam (11) and the transverse end beam (8).
4. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the transverse beam (11) finds support against a stop (18) via a spring (24).
5. Apparatus according to claim 4, characterised in that the spring (24) takes the form of a compression spring.
6. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the coupling (15) is formed telescopically by a spacer tube (20) and a traction tube (21).
7. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterised in that the traction tube (21) is designed to be length adjustable.
8. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that in the region of the spacer tube (20) a stop (25) and in the region of the traction tube (21 ) a terminal disc (26) is provided, defining a working distance between the additional locking means (12) and the locking means (9).
9. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the additional locking means (12) on the transverse beam (11) are designed as load hooks.
10. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterised in that the load hooks are provided in pivotal relationship to the transverse beam (11).
11. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the additional locking means (12) are designed as twist-locks.
12. Apparatus according to claim 11, characterised in that the twist locks are provided in a level adjustable manner.
13. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that for the positioning of the additional locking means (12) at least one servo element (29) is provided in the region of the transverse beam (11).
14. Apparatus according to claim 13, characterised in that the servo element (29) is designed as a piston-cylinder formation.
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