| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 212223000 | HAVING HORIZONTALLY SWINGING BOOM OR BRIDGE | 34 |
| 20140001139 | JIB-BRACING SYSTEM FOR A REVOLVING TOWER CRANE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140076835 | Rotating Tower Crane - The present invention relates to a tower crane with a tower of at least one tower element, in particular lattice piece, and a structural guying with at least one guy rod for the horizontal anchorage of the tower at a structure, wherein the at least one guy rod of the structural guying is attached or attachable to an attachment point of the tower element. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140138339 | Safety Barrier for Vehicles and Cranes - In a vehicle having a stationary frame and a rotating upper body, and wherein the frame includes a plurality of outriggers with pads, a safety barrier is provided, comprising a barrier support member attached to each of the pads, and extending away from the vehicle, wherein the support member includes an upper section adapted to retain a flexible barrier; and a flexible barrier attached across the upper sections of the support members to establish a safety perimeter around the vehicle. A storage rack is also provided for retaining the support members when not attached to the pads, wherein the rack includes a upper bracket having a U-shaped portion adapted to attach to the vehicle; and a frame adapted to carry all of the support members, wherein the frame includes a retention member to retain the support members within the frame in a secured position. | 05-22-2014 |
| 212224000 | Boom mounted for guided horizontal translation (e.g., trolley mounted) | 4 |
| 20080217278 | SUSPENDED TYPE TRANSPORTING CARRIAGE AND TRANSPORTING SYSTEM - A suspended type transporting carriage ( | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080245756 | Wind Turbine Nacelle With Integral Service Crane for Accessing Turbine Components - A service crane for a wind turbine comprising a main crane beam ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20120152877 | Robot for Solar Farms - The solar energy and solar farms are used to generate energy and reduce dependence on oil (or for environmental purposes). The maintenance and repairs in big farms become very difficult, expensive, and inefficient, using human technicians. Thus, here, we teach using the robots with various functions and components, in various settings, for various purposes, to improve operations in big (or hard-to-access) farms, to automate, save money, reduce human mistakes, increase efficiency, or scale the solutions to very large scales or areas. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20150122760 | JACKUP PEDESTAL CRANE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION, MOVABLE ALONG A GUIDE - The present disclosure generally relates to marine rig equipment, and specifically to a mobile jackup rig having one or more moveable cranes. The one or more moveable cranes are configured to operate along a rail, and the one or more moveable cranes are positioned to reach more than one work site location. In one embodiment, a mobile jackup rig includes at least one two-rail system having a first guide-track rail and a second guide-track rail, and at least one moveable crane positioned to operate along the two-rail system. In another aspect, a mobile jackup rig may include at least one moveable pedestal crane positioned on at least one curved or straight guide-track rail system. | 05-07-2015 |
| 212225000 | Having trolley thereon | 3 |
| 20110120967 | CONVEYOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOVING A WEIGHT USING THE CONVEYOR DEVICE - A method for moving a weight using a conveyor device unseats an air admittance valve of a manual valve, loads compressed air into a cylinder, moves the cylinder along with a beam and a plurality of movable pulleys, to locate the cylinder on the top of the weight. The method further moves the cylinder and a hanging ring down to connect the hanging ring and the weight, moves the cylinder along with the beam and the plurality of movable pulleys, to locate the weight on the top of an electronic scale, and moves the cylinder and the hanging ring down to place the weight on the electronic scale. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20150329333 | TOWER SLEWING CRANE - The present invention relates to a crane, having a jib rotatable about an upright axis, at which jib a trolley is movably arranged, from which trolley a hoist rope connected to a load hook runs off, as well as a load hook position determining device for determining the position of the load hook. The load hook position may be determined optically by means of one camera only, which camera is mounted on the trolley of the crane and views from the trolley in a predetermined and thus known viewing direction downwards onto the load hook. In doing so, the position of the load hook in the camera image is determined by an image evaluator. To simplify detection of the load hook in the camera image, the image evaluator may include rope run determining means for determining the rope run of the hoist rope running off from the trolley. | 11-19-2015 |
| 212227000 | And vertically swinging | 1 |
| 20150375972 | METHOD OF OPERATING A CRANE AND CRANE - The invention relates to a method of operating a crane having a luffable crane boom and having a trolley travelable at the crane boom, wherein the crane can be operated in a luffing mode, on the one hand, and in a trolley mode, on the other hand. In accordance with the invention, a switch is made between a luffing mode and a trolley mode by varying the hoist rope reeving. The invention further relates to such a crane for carrying out the method. | 12-31-2015 |
| 212230000 | Extensible by movement of boom or boom segment along longitudinal axis thereof | 1 |
| 20140144861 | All-Terrain Vehicle Lifting Crane Apparatus - An all-terrain vehicle lifting crane apparatus is provided, having a pivotable and telescoping lifting boom and a tethered lifting hook that is powered by hand crank or by electric motor. The apparatus includes a base plate supporting an upstanding post, within which the vertical member of the lifting boom is pivotably supported therein. The lifting boom includes a telescoping structure to allow for extending its length over an article to be lifted. Both the telescoping aspect and the pivotable aspect are securable to lock the apparatus into a static configuration. The device is ideally suited for connection to an all-terrain vehicle and for lifting large game animals onto the vehicle cargo area after a hunt. | 05-29-2014 |
| 212232000 | And vertically swinging | 13 |
| 20100294735 | Crane Backstay Spreader - A backstay spreader attachable between a pair of backstay sections on a crane includes first and second members each having a backstay section connector at a first end and a pivoting joint connector at a second end, the pivoting joint connectors being used to hold the first and second members together with a pivotal connection and each having an extending portion extending away from the pivotal connection, with an angle between the extending portions. The backstay spreader also includes an actuator mounted between the pivoting joint connectors. The actuator controls the angle between the extending portions of the two pivoting joint connectors, which defines an angle between the first and second members. When the actuator forces the two extending portions towards each other, the first and second members pivot around the pivotal connection to force the first and second backstay sections further apart from one another, and when the actuator allows the two extending portions to pivot away from each other, the first and second members pivot towards each other, allowing the backstay sections to come closer together. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110132859 | DAVIT - A davit comprising a column which is mountable for rotation about a generally upright axis and a jib, the jib being attached to the column, characterised in that the column is provided, on a first side thereof, with ribs defining a first channel. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110210091 | CRANE STRUCTURE - A crane characterized in that it comprises a lower vertical boom ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20150096955 | Axle Arrangement for Mobile Crane and Related Methods - A mobile crane includes a main body and extendable axles, which are selectively re-positioned relative to the main body through strategically positioned apertures. The axles may be automatically locked to the main body in a desired one of the multiple positions without operator intervention. The axles one or more tapered ends for connecting to side frames, which may support crawler tracks. The tapered ends of the axles extend through openings located in the frames such that they are removably connected to an outside or exterior portion of the frames relative to the main body. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150375973 | WORKING VEHICLE - Provided is a working vehicle capable of efficiently cooling an engine, a torque converter oil and a hydraulic oil. | 12-31-2015 |
| 212233000 | Plural booms | 1 |
| 20080302749 | COMBINATION CRANE - A combination crane A is formed by connecting two crawler cranes | 12-11-2008 |
| 212237000 | Including means to swing boom vertically | 3 |
| 20100084358 | JIB BOOM ROTATING TOWER CRANE - The invention relates to a jib boom rotating tower crane, wherein the counterweight/pinnacle system is divided into three trellises, a rotating frame trellis, a counterweight trellis, and a pinnacle trellis, wherein the counterweight trellis has a common side with each of the pinnacle trellis and the rotating frame trellis. The pinnacle trellis preferably comprises a beam to which a pulley block with a reeved lull cable can be attached. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100276385 | CRANE WITH BOOM RAISING ASSIST STRUCTURE - A lift crane includes a carbody; ground engaging members elevating the carbody off the ground; a rotating bed rotatably connected to the carbody; a boom pivotally mounted at a first end to the rotating bed with a load hoist line extending adjacent a second end of the boom; a boom hoist mechanism that can be used to change the angle of the boom relative to the rotating bed during crane operation; and a boom raising assist structure connected to the boom. The boom raising assist structure preferably includes at least one ground engaging member in contact with the ground; and a boom elevating member extending between the assist structure ground engaging member and the boom. The boom elevating member supports at least a part of the weight of the boom. | 11-04-2010 |
| 212239000 | Flexible cable | 1 |
| 20090134107 | Robotic-Movement Payload Lifter and Manipulator - A payload lifter/manipulator module includes a rotatable joint supporting spreader arms angularly spaced with respect to one another. A rigid arm is fixedly coupled to the joint and extends out therefrom to a tip. A tension arm has a first end and a second end with the first end being fixedly coupled to the tip of the rigid arm. The tension arm incorporates pivots along the length thereof. Each pivot can be engaged by or disengaged from the outboard end of a spreader arm based on a position of the spreader arm. A hoist, positioned remotely with respect to the module and coupled to the second end of the tension arm, controls the position of the spreader arms to thereby control the position of the rigid arm's tip. Payload lifter/manipulator assemblies can be constructed with one or more of the modules. | 05-28-2009 |
| 212242000 | Having specific engager for load | 4 |
| 20090001040 | HEAD BLOCK AND CONTAINER CRANE COMPRISING SUCH HEAD BLOCK - A hoisting frame or head block ( | 01-01-2009 |
| 20120228254 | REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR A TORQUE CONVERTER AND A STARTING MOTOR FROM AN AUXILIARY COMPARTMENT ON A GAS TURBINE - A lifting fixture for attachment to a torque converter or starting motor within an auxiliary compartment of a gas turbine is provided. The lifting fixture generally includes a frame configured to attach to a hoisting support, a pair of lifting lugs attached to the frame and positioned above the frame, and a plurality of lifting hooks attached to the frame and positioned such that each lifting hook has a bend extending below the frame. A removal apparatus for moving a torque converter or starting motor within an auxiliary compartment of a gas turbine is also generally provided. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20140263141 | LIFTING SYSTEMS - Various lifting systems are described that use one or more of the following features. A method for setting an adjustable height upper pulley on a tall structure; load transfer from a suspended load to a tall structure; fan-based stabilizer; stabilizer or horizontal load position control mechanism using a closed loop of cable and traction winch for a crane application; crane-based lifting system that uses a closed loop of lifting cable looped around a traction winch; and a stabilizer or horizontal load position control mechanism that does not need a closed loop of cable. Other embodiments are also described and claims. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 09-18-2014 |
| 212243000 | Grab | 1 |
| 20090184079 | Heavy duty hoist - A heavy duty hoist for use in lifting and transporting stacked concrete forms and the like has a main body with a vertically extending guideway which receives an operating slide. Rigid arms extend in opposite directions at the bottom of the body with pivot pins at their outer ends. A second pair of arms extend from the slide to the pivot pins and carry sleeves engageable with the pins for pivotal movement with vertical movement by the slide. Rigid outer sections of the second pair of arms depend from the inner sections and carry inwardly projecting lifting elements at their lower end portions for engagement beneath a stack of forms. The slide carries a pair of rollers above and below the inner end portion of each of the free end portions of the second pair of arms with slight longitudinal relative movement thus accommodated. A lifting device in the form of a simple eye-member is mounted on the slide. | 07-23-2009 |
| 212245000 | And means to swing boom horizontally | 5 |
| 20100155355 | Rotary Joint - The present disclosure relates to a rotary joint for rotatable connection of the uppercarriage with the undercarriage of a crane, wherein they can each be connected with the uppercarriage on the one hand and the undercarriage on the other hand via a quick-release coupling. | 06-24-2010 |
| 212247000 | Gear drive | 4 |
| 20100213153 | Swing Drive System For Cranes - A crane includes i) a lower structure comprising ground engaging members ii) an upper structure rotatably connected to the lower structure such that the upper structure can swing with respect to the lower structure, wherein one of the lower structure and upper structure comprises a first structure having a ring gear having teeth on a surface thereof, and the other of the lower structure and upper structure comprises a second structure; and iii) a boom pivotally mounted on the upper structure. The crane further includes a drive system comprising at least two pinion gears mounted on a common frame and in driving contact with the ring gear teeth; and a link connecting the frame to the second structure with two pivot axes between the frame and the second structure. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110068075 | BOOM SLEWING ACTUATOR SYSTEM - A slewing actuator system for rotating a boom structure comprises a cylindrical support member having lower and upper ends; a drive mounting member; gearing means comprising a gear assembly and at least one gear drive fixable to the drive mounting member and operatively connected to the gear assembly; and a boom support means to releasably secure the boom structure and operatively connectable to the gearing means. In an operating position, the boom support means is mounted proximate the upper end of the cylindrical support member and is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis; the gear assembly is substantially horizontal; and the gearing means imparts rotational movement to the boom support means. The system can include a pedestal surrounding at least part of the cylindrical support member, which can be a tube or kingpin. The compact modular system can be secured to various surfaces including ship decks and land surfaces. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120248052 | HYDRAULIC BRAKING APPARATUS FOR A CRANE DRIVE AND CRANE - The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic braking apparatus for a crane drive for carrying out crane work, in particular a slewing gear, having at least one hydraulic stopping brake for braking the drive movement of the crane drive in an emergency situation, wherein at least one pressure regulation valve is provided for controlling at least one stopping brake to ensure a time-delayed braking torque build-up. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20140083965 | Crane - The present invention relates to a crane, in particular a tower crane, with a boom rotatable about an upright slewing gear axis and an out-of-service brake which permits and slows down the rotary movements of the boom in the out-of-service condition. According to the invention, the out-of-service brake is formed to operate in a rotational-speed-dependent manner such that with a greater rotational speed of the crane the applied braking torque is greater than with a smaller rotational speed of the crane. | 03-27-2014 |
| 212251000 | Having specific engager for load | 3 |
| 20090283489 | Self-Locking Safety Hook - A self-locking lifting hook is disclosed, of the kind having and arcuate hook body ( | 11-19-2009 |
| 20120261372 | SUSPENDED DUMPING SYSTEM - A material dumping system is suspendable by a single hoist line. A first hoist line pulley is attached to a forward attachment element on a dumping container so that the line can be wrapped under the first pulley to support the container. The hoist line extends from under the first pulley to a second pulley attachable to the hoist's support structure where it is wrapped over the second pulley to extend therefrom to a rearward attachment element on the dumping container. A selectively actuated hoist line brake permits rotation of both pulleys during normal raising and lowering of the dumping container with the container in a horizontal attitude. However, when it is desired to dump the contents of the container, the hoist line brake is actuated to prevent rotation of the second pulley while permitting rotation of the first pulley. The hoist line is then extended to tilt the container forward for dumping purposes. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20140360961 | ARTICULATED JIB CRANE - A fully articulated and continuous rotation jib crane system includes a first crane arm connected to a crane post by a first pivot joint and a second crane arm connected to the first crane arm by a second pivot joint, each pivot joint including a shaft having a plurality of apertures in fluid communication with the pivot joints and internal bores of the crane arms to transfer a vacuum system pressure, the pivot joints facilitating continuous rotation of each of the first and the second crane arms for any degree of rotation while maintaining the vacuum system pressure through the first and the second pivot joints and the first and the second crane arms. | 12-11-2014 |
| 212253000 | Having specific bearing structure | 2 |
| 20090314732 | Crane-Luffing Cylinder Bearing with a Spherical Calotte - The invention relates to the bearing system of a luffing cylinder ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100044331 | HOISTING CRANE WITH ANNULAR BEARING STRUCTURE - This invention relates to a hoisting crane comprising a column, a jib and a jib connection member which is disposed on the column and to which the jib is connected pivotably. The crane further comprises an annular bearing structure extending around the column guiding and carrying the jib connection member rotatable about the column. The annular bearing structure comprises one or more column bearing parts connected to the column, comprising column bearing surfaces associated with the vertical column and one or more jib bearing parts connected to the jib connection member, comprising jib bearing surfaces associated with the jib connection member. A first column bearing surface is oriented substantially vertically and is arranged in a radial direction more inwards than a first jib bearing surface arranged opposite the first column bearing surfaces, to support radially inwards directed horizontal loads from the jib connection member to the column. A second column bearing surface is oriented substantially horizontally and is arranged below a second jib bearing surface arranged opposite the second column bearing surfaces to support downwardly directed vertical loads from the jib connection member to the column. According to a first aspect of the invention, a third column bearing surface is oriented substantially vertically and is arranged in a radial direction more outwards than a third jib bearing surface arranged opposite the third column bearing surface. | 02-25-2010 |
