RADIO CONTROL CRANE AND SPREADER SYSTEM FOR HANDLING CONTAINERS

摘要

Described herein is equipment comprising a crane and a cargo container spreader combination wherein the spreader is constructed as a repository for a self sufficient portable power unit adapted for quick connection with power consuming service mechanisms of the spreader. The power unit is equipped with UHF radio-actuated controls in the power transmission connections between the power generating facilities of the unit and the power consuming service facilities of the spreader. The crane is equipped with UHF radio transmission apparatus for radio projection of a sufficient variety of signals to effect the various radio controlled functions of the spreader.