A photograph of a transporter circa 1904.
Schematic of a later design for hauling heavy loads fitted with a scooping grab.

A Temperley transporter is an early form of overhead crane invented by John Ridley Temperley in 1892. They were manufactured by the Temperley Transporter Company of London.

Relevant patents

  • GB0021170 issued in the United Kingdom in 1892
  • , Temperley, Joseph, "Means For Supporting Ropes of Elevated Carriers", issued December 6, 1898
  • , Temperley, Joseph & Temperley, John Ridley, "Apparatus for Dumping, Depositing, or Releasing Loads Suspended From Cranes, &c.", issued November 14, 1899
  • , Temperley, Joseph; Temperley, John Ridley & Alexander, William, "Transporting Appliance And The Like", issued April 7, 1908
  • , Temperley, Joseph; Temperley, John Ridley & Alexander, William, "Cable Transporter", issued May 19, 1908
  • , Temperley, Joseph; Temperley, John Ridley & Alexander, William, "Apparatus for Raising, Lowering, and Conveying or Transporting Loads", issued July 21, 1908