GB2452499A - Rigid and Semi-Rigid board or sheet carrier - Google Patents
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- GB2452499A GB2452499A GB0717211A GB0717211A GB2452499A GB 2452499 A GB2452499 A GB 2452499A GB 0717211 A GB0717211 A GB 0717211A GB 0717211 A GB0717211 A GB 0717211A GB 2452499 A GB2452499 A GB 2452499A
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- rigid
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- 239000011093 chipboard Substances 0.000 description 2
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- 208000035475 disorder Diseases 0.000 description 2
- 210000004247 hand Anatomy 0.000 description 2
- 239000011120 plywood Substances 0.000 description 2
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- 210000001364 upper extremity Anatomy 0.000 description 2
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- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 208000003295 carpal tunnel syndrome Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 239000000969 carrier Substances 0.000 description 1
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- 201000010603 frozen shoulder Diseases 0.000 description 1
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- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G7/00—Devices for assisting manual moving or tilting heavy loads
- B65G7/12—Load carriers, e.g. hooks, slings, harness, gloves, modified for load carrying
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F5/10—Handles for carrying purposes
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Abstract
A manual lifting and carrying device for rigid and semi-rigid sheet materials comprises a handle and base unit (shoe). The shoe is attached to the handle either by a pivot arrangement or by a fixed method such as welding.
Description
Rigid and Semi-Rigid board or sheet carrier
Description
When handling large sheets of rigid or semi rigid board or sheet material, such as 8ft x 4ft plywood, chipboard, plasterboard etc in an industrial, commercial or domestic environment, it is very difficult due to (a) the size (b) the weight, and as a result may cause physical injury to the person handling these types of material.
It is always advisable to seek assistance with these types of materials, however this is very rarely done, and one person will tend to struggle to lift and carry the item.
Common ways to carry these are (a) at waist height and to one side of the body, with the person's hands placed on top of and under the board respectively, or (b) balanced on the person's head, the board being held at either side by the person's hands and supported by the neck.
Both these ways of carrying can be dangerous to the health and safety of the operative.
When carried in this waist height position, it can be extremely dangerous to the carrier as the carriers view is severely obstructed to one side (depending which side of the body the board is carried) caused by the object being carried, and also from the physical aspect. Musculoskeletal injury. This invention is intended, when used correctly, to enable both rigid and semi rigid sheet materials to be lifted and carried in a safe manner.
Manual handling injuries can occur almost anywhere, when people are at work or at home. Heavy manual labour, awkward postures and previous or existing injury can increase the risk.
ULD (Upper Limb Disorders) is used as an umbrella term for a range of disorders of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder and neck. It covers those conditions, with specific medical diagnoses (e.g. frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome), and other conditions (often called RSI) where there is pain without specific symptoms.
Symptoms may include pain, swelling and difficulty moving. The worse cases can result in permanent disablement if no action is taken. ULD cases can also mean production losses and compensation claims for employers.
It is estimated that 4.7 million working days (full-day equivalent) are lost through musculoskeletal disorders mainly affecting the upper limbs or neck that were caused or made worse by work. On average, each person suffering took an estimated 18.3 days off in that 12 month period.
(Figures courtesy of HSE)*
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The invention comprises of a handle (figure 1/1) and base (shoe)(figure 3/3), the shoe is attached to the handle by means of a pivot,(Figure 2/2) or may be rigidly fixed by welding. It has been ergonomically designed so that when it is held correctly -by the handle, it forms a continuation of the human arm through to the base unit, therefore enabling the user to have a vertical lift. The pivot method connecting the handle' section to the base (shoe) allows a to and fro' movement of the shoe, (Figure 4/4) simulating the natural side to side movement of the wrist, therefore enabling the device to remain as a natural extension of the arm and in the correct lifting/carrying position, whilst carrying materials over level or uneven ground.
The invention has been designed for manual use oiily to assist in the lifting and carrying of both rigid and semi rigid board and sheet material, (e.g. 8' x 4' chipboard, plywood, plasterboard, fencing panels and sheet steel etc.) allowing these types of materials to be manually handled in a safe manner and when used correctly, substantially decreasing any adverse lifting and carrying conditions that may be detrimental to the health and safety of the user. Claim
Claims (3)
1. A Manual handling device to assist with the lifting and carrying of rigid and semi rigid sheet material.
2. A Manual device according to claim I in which the base (shoe) is attached to the handle by means of a pivot assembly.
3. A Manual device according to claim 1 in which the base (shoe) is attached to the handle by a fixed and rigid method.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0717211A GB2452499A (en) | 2007-09-05 | 2007-09-05 | Rigid and Semi-Rigid board or sheet carrier |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0717211A GB2452499A (en) | 2007-09-05 | 2007-09-05 | Rigid and Semi-Rigid board or sheet carrier |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB0717211D0 GB0717211D0 (en) | 2007-10-17 |
| GB2452499A true GB2452499A (en) | 2009-03-11 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB0717211A Withdrawn GB2452499A (en) | 2007-09-05 | 2007-09-05 | Rigid and Semi-Rigid board or sheet carrier |
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| GB (1) | GB2452499A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2492556A (en) * | 2011-07-05 | 2013-01-09 | Stephen Hart | Panel carrier |
Citations (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2930583A (en) * | 1957-03-18 | 1960-03-29 | Noe Isaac John | Handle for sheet material |
| US3203606A (en) * | 1963-09-16 | 1965-08-31 | Wallboard Tool And Equipment C | Carrying rod for wallboard panel |
| US4113160A (en) * | 1977-01-13 | 1978-09-12 | Spiers Dennis D | Sheet sling |
| US4177911A (en) * | 1978-03-31 | 1979-12-11 | Griffin Edward O | Panel carrier |
| US5397158A (en) * | 1993-06-14 | 1995-03-14 | Brass; Robert L. | Wallboard carrier for readily lifting and carrying wallboard and the like |
| GB2327866A (en) * | 1997-08-05 | 1999-02-10 | James Jordan | Bag carrying handle |
| GB2353490A (en) * | 1999-08-26 | 2001-02-28 | Palmer Mark | Sheet handling apparatus |
| US20030132641A1 (en) * | 2002-01-14 | 2003-07-17 | Hopo L.L.C. | Method and tool for holding sheet material |
| GB2394204A (en) * | 2002-10-15 | 2004-04-21 | Neil Austin Horwood | Manual lifting aid |
| US20040217609A1 (en) * | 2003-05-01 | 2004-11-04 | Perry Freiling | Lifting device and method of use thereof |
| WO2006091115A1 (en) * | 2005-02-25 | 2006-08-31 | Dsh Developments Limited | Hand held lifting device |
| GB2438392A (en) * | 2006-05-24 | 2007-11-28 | Andrew Dean | Universal board carrying strap |
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- 2007-09-05 GB GB0717211A patent/GB2452499A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2930583A (en) * | 1957-03-18 | 1960-03-29 | Noe Isaac John | Handle for sheet material |
| US3203606A (en) * | 1963-09-16 | 1965-08-31 | Wallboard Tool And Equipment C | Carrying rod for wallboard panel |
| US4113160A (en) * | 1977-01-13 | 1978-09-12 | Spiers Dennis D | Sheet sling |
| US4177911A (en) * | 1978-03-31 | 1979-12-11 | Griffin Edward O | Panel carrier |
| US5397158A (en) * | 1993-06-14 | 1995-03-14 | Brass; Robert L. | Wallboard carrier for readily lifting and carrying wallboard and the like |
| GB2327866A (en) * | 1997-08-05 | 1999-02-10 | James Jordan | Bag carrying handle |
| GB2353490A (en) * | 1999-08-26 | 2001-02-28 | Palmer Mark | Sheet handling apparatus |
| US20030132641A1 (en) * | 2002-01-14 | 2003-07-17 | Hopo L.L.C. | Method and tool for holding sheet material |
| GB2394204A (en) * | 2002-10-15 | 2004-04-21 | Neil Austin Horwood | Manual lifting aid |
| US20040217609A1 (en) * | 2003-05-01 | 2004-11-04 | Perry Freiling | Lifting device and method of use thereof |
| WO2006091115A1 (en) * | 2005-02-25 | 2006-08-31 | Dsh Developments Limited | Hand held lifting device |
| GB2438392A (en) * | 2006-05-24 | 2007-11-28 | Andrew Dean | Universal board carrying strap |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2492556A (en) * | 2011-07-05 | 2013-01-09 | Stephen Hart | Panel carrier |
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| GB0717211D0 (en) | 2007-10-17 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |