05.11.2006

Crane designer hopes to turn model into reality

Arayik Arakelyan lives in Armenia and has spent the past six years designing a truck crane, which he says has many novel concepts. He has applied for and been granted a number of Armenian patents and has built a fully functional scale model of his crane.
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The model os over 1.5 metres long

Arakelyan not only built the model, which measures 1580mm x 430mm x 530mm but also made all of the parts himself.

The five axle crane uses large single tyres on a form of independent suspension. The tyre pressures are topped up by a central system operated for the cab.

The chassis is fitted with a sleeper cab with a central indentation in the roof to accommodate the boom and provide additional strength for the structure.
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The model is also fully functional

The model is powered by 24 volt dc batteries with full remote controls
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Arayik Arakelyan

If anyone would like to contact Arayik Arakelyan we have his email address and telephone number on file.