外文资料--PORTABLE HYDRAULIC CRANE.doc

ABSTRACT The crane having a generally trapezoidal frame with a caster wheel at each corner. A mast is mounted on the front of the frame with a brace between each rear cor- ner and top of the mast. Spring loaded pins are used for these connections. A lifting ram is pivotally connected to the mast and to a telescopic boom pivoted on the mast. The frame has a socket on each side and a tele- scopic leg including inner and outer tubes is mounted in each socket. A spring loaded pin fixes the tubes relative to each other. The end of each leg has a wheel. Each leg can pivot relative to its sleeve to enable raising the leg to position the distal end near the mast. The legs can be disconnected from the sleeves and a locking device prevents removal of the legs. 18 Claims, 3 Drawing Sheets 1 PORTABLE HYDRAULIC CRANE This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser No. 281,490, filed Dec. 8, 1988 now abandoned. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to portable hydraulic cranes of the type used in automotive maintenance and repair and in other similar applications BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Portable hydraulically operated cranes are com- monly used in automotive repair shops and service stations, as well as by individuals in home auto repair and are provided by rental agencies for home automo- live repair. When a portable crane is not in use, it must be stored. Some prior art cranes are designed such that they can be taken apart to be stored in more compact space. Other cranes are designed such that various portions of the cranes can be folded for storage. An example of a prior art crane including some components which can be disassembled for storage is illustrated in the Zehrung et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,521,860; issued July 28, 1970. That crane has the disadvantage of requiring a separate cart for storage or movement of the crane when it is disas- sembled. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This invention provides an improved portable crane with