OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003076

Handle and grapple with sliding closure for lifting and carrying elongated objects

Published: 2026-09-15T19:23:44.700496Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003076
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a grapple with a sliding pin closure for
retaining an elongated object within the interior space of the grapple. The
sliding pin is preferably biased into engagement with the elongated object
under the action of a spring. The grapple is preferably provided with one or
more handles for manually lifting and carrying the elongated object.
Alternatively, the grapple may be provided with an eyelet or other suitable
device for attaching the grapple to a hoist or other lifting machine. The only
moving part is the spring-loaded pin, which may be easily removed for
maintenance. Although this invention is intended primarily for use in lifting
and carrying oil field pipe, this invention may also be used to advantage with
other elongated objects, such as fire hoses.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003076
Published 2026-09-15T19:23:44.700496Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003076