ES1322337U - Anchor manipulator device - Google Patents

Abstract

Anchor manipulator device, characterized by comprising a guide structure (1) having a lever (2) connected to an actuator element (3) which in turn is connected to an activator element (4) which moves an actuator (5) wherein the guide structure (1) has vertical guides (1.1) that follow a path until determining a lower end of horizontal guides (1.2) that terminate in a vertical stop (1.3), coinciding with the end of the holes that have the anchor tabs to insert the finger and allow its movement from one side to the other.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Anchor manipulator device

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as the title of this specification states, is an anchor handling device for use in containers. This innovation offers advantages previously unknown within current techniques.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention falls within the sector of various industrial techniques and transport, especially in hand tools and workshop tools, in the classification of manipulators, as well as in tools or bench tools not provided elsewhere, specifically for fixing, joining, unhooking or maintaining.

STATE OF THE ART

This invention arises in response to the problems observed in the operation of hard-to-reach anchors for container assembly, a task characterized by its repetitive nature and performed extensively throughout the workday.

The constant repetition of movements that involve the use of the back, knees, and other musculoskeletal parts of the body has a direct and negative impact on workers' occupational health.

Accordingly, this invention features an anchor manipulator device specifically designed to minimize physical demands on tasks that require the user or worker to constantly bend down to operate anchors, supporting the prevention of musculoskeletal problems and promoting a safer and healthier work environment.

Currently, there is no known anchor manipulator device that has structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those described in this specification, as claimed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is the creation of an anchor manipulator device that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

The present invention relates to an anchoring manipulator device, which comprises a lever connected to an actuator element which in turn is connected to an activator element that mobilizes an actuator allowing manipulation, to open and close, of anchoring tabs that are difficult to access under assembled containers, facilitating disassembly or coupling and ensuring the stability of the structure of said containers.

This innovation significantly improves working conditions involving the operation of hard-to-reach anchors for container assembly, and also contributes to greater operational sustainability, keeping worker health and safety as key priorities.

This anchor manipulator device offers significant benefits in terms of ergonomics, safety, and efficiency for activating hard-to-reach anchors, making it particularly valuable in industrial environments where containers with difficult-to-handle anchors are handled.

The preferred embodiment of this device has a guide structure composed of vertical guides that follow a path until reaching a lower end with horizontal guides, which end in a vertical stop aligned with the holes of the anchoring tabs, allowing the insertion of the finger to move the tabs laterally.

These vertical and horizontal guides are typically equipped with spacers that keep them parallel and separated, creating an interior space that houses a conduit containing the actuating element. The lever is located at the top of this conduit, at the user's waist level, allowing the actuating element to be activated by a half-turn or pull of the lever.

The actuating element inside the device is preferably a steel cable, selected for its high strength and ability to move freely within the conduit. The L-shaped conduit is made of a robust material such as steel to ensure durability and strength.

Finally, the activating element, a rotating half-moon or cam with a spring, is located at the lower outlet of the duct and is connected to a plate that firmly attaches the actuator. The latter, a bolt positioned vertically and parallel to the stop, is designed to fit into the holes in the anchoring tabs, thus facilitating its movement and ergonomic opening and closing operation.

To use the anchor manipulator device, users must position the device so that the "L"-shaped end of the conduit is positioned below the anchor tabs they wish to operate. This is done by ensuring the device is properly aligned with the holes in the anchor tabs.

From a standing position, users manipulate the lever located at waist level. Pulling or turning the lever transmits movement through the cable inside the conduit, which activates the actuator.

The movement of the cable causes the activator element, a spring-loaded cam or rotating crescent, to move. This movement is transferred to the actuator located at the lower end of the conduit.

The actuator, a bolt, is inserted and moved within the holes in the anchor tabs. This movement allows the anchor tabs to be opened or closed in a controlled manner.

With the bolt acting on the tabs, users can move them from side to side, allowing the anchors to be opened or closed as needed to assemble or disassemble the containers.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complete the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, with a figure in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

Figure 1 shows a schematic view of the anchor manipulator device.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a device for handling container anchoring, for example, so-called ISO or maritime containers. The device is specifically designed to facilitate the handling of anchoring tabs located in difficult-to-access places underneath assembled containers. This device is characterized by including a guide structure (1) that integrates a lever (2) coupled to an actuator element (3), which is connected to an activator element (4) that drives an actuator (5). This configuration allows the anchoring tabs to be manipulated both to open and close, facilitating disassembly or coupling and ensuring the stability of the structure of the aforementioned containers.

In a preferred embodiment, the guide structure (1) includes one or more vertical guides (1.1) until reaching a lower end where horizontal guides (1.2) begin and end in a vertical stop (1.3), pointing upwards, which in use is strategically aligned with the end of the holes in the anchoring tabs. Thus, the guide structure (1) has an “L” shape.

In the preferred embodiment, the vertical (1.1) and horizontal (1.2) guides include spacers (6) that keep them in a parallel and separate position, creating an interior space through which a conduit (7) passes that houses the actuating element (3).

In another preferred embodiment, the lever (2) is located at the top of the conduit (7) at a height close to the user's waist, allowing the actuator element (3) to be activated by a half-turn or pull movement of the lever (2). This arrangement minimizes the need for the user to repeatedly bend down to manipulate the anchoring tabs.

Typically, the actuating element (3) is a cable made of a high-strength material, such as steel, designed to move freely within the conduit (7). In this way, it acts like a Bowden cable.

Generally, the duct (7) is determined by a channel or tube in the shape of an "L", like the guide structure (1), made of a high strength and resistance material such as steel.

Preferably, the activating element (4) is a rotating half-moon or cam that includes a spring, and is located at the lower outlet of the duct (7), this element being firmly connected to a plate (8) that in turn connects to the actuator (5).

Preferably, the actuator (5) is a bolt that is in a vertical position and parallel to the stop (1.3), with a size and shape suitable for inserting into the holes of the anchoring tabs, thus allowing the mobilization of these tabs from one side to the other, which facilitates their opening and closing in an efficient and ergonomic manner.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to explain it further so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, within its essence, it may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which the protection sought will also be extended as long as its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims (7)

1. Anchor manipulator device, characterized by comprising a guide structure (1) that has a lever (2) connected to an actuator element (3) that in turn is connected to an activator element (4) that mobilizes an actuator (5) where the guide structure (1) has vertical guides (1.1) that follow a path until determining a lower end of horizontal guides (1.2) that end in a vertical stop (1.3), coinciding with the end of the holes that the anchor tabs have to insert the finger and allow its movement from one side to the other. 2. Anchor manipulator device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the vertical guides (1.1) and horizontal guides (1.2) have spacers (6) that connect them in a parallel position and separated from each other, determining an interior space suitable for the passage of a conduit (7) that contains the actuating element (3). 3. Anchor manipulator device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the lever (2) is present in the upper part of the conduit (7) at a height that is located in proximity to the user's waist and allows the actuating element (3) to respond by means of a half-turn or pull movement of said lever (2). 4. Anchor manipulator device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the actuating element (3) is a cable made of a material with high resistance to continuous actuation, such as steel, and with the capacity for free movement, within the conduit (7). 5. Anchor manipulator device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the conduit (7) is an "L" shaped channel or tube and is made from a material of great strength and resistance such as steel. 6. Anchor manipulator device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the activator element (4) is a rotating half-moon or cam that includes a spring and is present at the lower outlet of the conduit (7), where said activator element (4) is connected to a plate (8) that firmly connects it to the actuator (5). 7. Anchor manipulator device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuator (5) is a bolt that is arranged in a vertical position and parallel to the stop (1.3), with a size and shape appropriate for being inserted into the holes of the anchor tabs, allowing the mobilization of said anchor tabs from one side to the other, facilitating their opening and closing in an efficient and ergonomic manner.