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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2007
Cameron Hay, Singapore, SG;
Cameron Hay, Singapore, SG;
NSL Engineering Pte Ltd, Singapore, SG;
Abstract
A manipulation device () for either securing a twist-lock to a shipping container or releasing it therefrom or both, the device () comprising an engagement element () operative to engage and rotate at least a portion of the twist-lock so as to secure the twist-lock in the shipping container or to release it therefrom; a support member () disposed above the an engagement element (), the support member () being arranged to receive and support a mid region of the twist-lock while allowing a lower portion of the supported twist-lock to protect below the member to be engagable with the an engagement element (), said support member () being in the form of a plate incorporating at least one aperture allowing the lower portion of the supported twist-lock to protect below the plate; wherein said support member () is selectively movable out of alignment with an axis of rotation of the twist-lock.