Abstract: A stacker crane includes a lower frame having running wheels running along a rail at both front and rear end portions thereof. The lower frame has a connecting frame that connects front and rear wheel support frames for supporting the running wheels to each other. The front support rod is held by a flange at its lower end surface, which is formed at the lower end portion of the front side wheel support frame. The side surface of the front support rod is connected and supported by the front side wheel support frame. The rear support rod is held by a flange, which is formed at the lower end portion of the rear side wheel support frame at its lower end surface and the side surface of the rear support rod is connected and supported by the rear side wheel support frame 24.

Abstract: A stacker crane has an upper frame, which connects upper portions of front and rear support rods standing from both front and rear end portions of a lower frame, respectively, is connected to the front and rear support rods by bolts. The upper frame includes a main part comprising a first plate following along a vertical direction and having front and rear extensions being extended in the front and rear directions of the crane and mast connecting portions being extended downward from both the front and rear ends of the front and rear extensions. The upper frame has a reinforcing part comprising a second plate following along a horizontal direction projecting from the main part in a width direction and being extended in the front and rear directions. The mast connecting portions of the main part are urged against the side surfaces of the front and rear support rods, respectively.

Abstract: A height-adjustable cart intended for use in kitchens when transferring food among ovens, stoves and countertops is herein disclosed. The cart comprises a pair of foot-release pedals located at the base of the cart, which, when depressed, vertically adjusts the top tray surface upwardly or downwardly as desired. Thus, the user is able to equalize the height between the cart and other cooking surfaces such as ovens, stoves, countertops and even serving tables. This feature allows the user to simply slide food on and off of the cart without having to pick it up or carry it. This is ideal when dealing with heavy trays of food or food that is extremely hot.

Abstract: A mast includes two support columns each having nonuniform strength in a height direction. Both of upper and lower end portions of the mast have the highest strength, intermediate portions of the mast have the intermediate strength, and shoulder portions of the mast, between the central portion and both of the upper and the lower end portions, have the lowest strength.

Abstract: A drywall panel lifter having two stanchions into which jacks are vertically set, wherein each jack has an extending portion capable of rising past the tops of the first and second stanchion respectively; a set of bars hinged to the jacks; a cross-piece assembly connecting the bars, having a crank is operatively connected to the screw gear that operates the jacks; and panel holding grippers mounted on the extending portion of the jacks.

Abstract: A mobile support apparatus that includes one or more extension and retraction devices and a unit that is releasably attachable to vertical members of the apparatus such that the apparatus can be extended in one or more stages to a vertical height that is substantially greater than the height of the fully retracted apparatus. The mobile support apparatus is useful for a multitude of new and existing construction-related applications.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting and handling a cargo platform is provided. The apparatus includes a frame having a cradle beam that receives the cargo platform. The cradle beam supports a lower surface of the cargo platform. The apparatus further includes a locking mechanism operably associated with the cradle beam and actuates to securely fasten the cargo platform to the frame when the cargo platform is rested upon the cradle beam. The apparatus also includes a plurality of wheel assemblies for wheeling the frame along a ground surface.

Abstract: A portable lift is provided, the lift having a base, a lift arm, an elevator movably connecting the lift arm to the lift, and detachable wheels attached to the base. A hydraulic pump is in communication with the elevator, and a power drive is used to power the hydraulic pump. The portable lift may be towed or pulled behind a support vehicle, such as a truck or van. A method of operating the portable lift includes positioning the lift on a surface, detaching the wheels to expose an entry side of the lift to a surface, extending a stabilizer to the surface, conveying a vehicle onto the lift through the side entry, engaging the vehicle with the lift arm, and moving the lift arm with the elevator from a resting position on the base to a service position to provide standing room for a service technician beneath the vehicle.

Abstract: A sliding deck for carrying loads in transit and both lifting or lowering the loads includes a spaced pair of pivoting outer tubular tower members having hydraulically operated cylinders interior to a pair of telescoping tubular inner members located interior to the outer tubular tower member in which the pivoting of the tower members is controlled about a pivot by a supporting hydraulically-operated cylinder. A friction-relieving feature for accommodating movement of the interior telescoping member may include a Teflon brand wear pad fixed on the inner surface of the fixed outer tubular tower member. Together, the fixed outer tubular member and the sliding interior tubular member form a pivoting tower-like support member at an incline relative to the truck bed.

Abstract: An apparatus used for maintaining a wind tower structure wherein the wind tower structure may have a plurality of legs and may be configured to support a wind turbine above the ground in a better position to interface with winds. The lift structure may be configured for carrying objects and have a guide system and drive system for mechanically communicating with a primary cable, rail or other first elongate member attached to the wind tower structure. The drive system and guide system may transmit forces that move the lift relative to the cable and thereby relative to the wind tower structure. A control interface may be included for controlling the amount and direction of the power into the guide system and drive system thereby causing the guide system and drive system to move the lift relative to said first elongate member such that said lift moves relative to said wind tower structure.

Abstract: An elevator system includes at least one drive with at least one drive pulley, an elevator car and at least one counterweight as well as flat-belt-like support for the car and the counterweight. The elevator car and the counterweight have at least one support roller. The flat-belt-like support means together with the drive pulley and the support rollers form at least one 2:1 suspension system for the car and the counterweight. The flat-belt-like support can be a wedge-ribbed belt or a cogged belt.

Abstract: A mast includes two support columns each having nonuniform strength in a height direction. Both of upper and lower end portions of the mast have the highest strength, intermediate portions of the mast have the intermediate strength, and shoulder portions of the mast, between the central portion and both of the upper and the lower end portions, have the lowest strength.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for lifting a television to be mounted on a wall has a base frame assembly with at least three support members, and a connecting member that is connected to a first end of a first support member, and a first end of a second support member and a first end of a third support member are pivotally connected to the base frame support member. A mast assembly having at least two segments is removably connected to the connecting member of the base frame assembly, and a trolley device is removably engaged with the mast assembly, where the trolley is capable of translating along the length of the mast assembly. A electronic device holding assembly that has at least two support arms, and a cross-member to which the support arms are connected, is removably engaged with the trolley, and a driving mechanism causes the trolley to translate along the length of the mast assembly. Thus, a flat screen television can be readily installed on a wall by operating the apparatus of the invention.

Abstract: A mobile elevator apparatus for transporting people between a ground surface and a raised landing of an adjacent structure includes a base having wheels for rollably supporting the base on a ground surface, a tower frame having a lower end mounted to the base and an upper end above the lower end, the vertical distance between the upper and lower ends defining a frame height. The apparatus includes a track secured to the tower frame and extending generally between the lower and upper ends thereof, and an elevator car coupled to the track and movable therealong between raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: An elevating load platform comprising a base member and a load supporting member interconnected by a linkage means that facilitates vertical movement of the load supporting member generally parallel to the base member, and a plurality of coil springs positioned to urge the load supporting member upwardly relative to the base member so that when the load supporting member is laden the coil springs are compressed, and as the load is progressively removed the coil springs urge the load supporting member upwards to thereby maintain the load supporting member at a desired height, the linkage means comprising a pair of spaced scissor linkages interconnected by a central cross-member, the plurality of compression springs being positioned in a spaced array interposed between the base member and the cross-member.

Abstract: Support columns are mounted at both front and rear ends of a stacker crane 4 to form a mast having a gate shape. An elevation frame having the size which is twice as large as a front space of a rack is provided at the mast, and a base of a slide fork is moved back and forth in a travel direction relative to the elevation frame. An elevation motor for the elevation frame and front and rear travel motors are provided under the mast.

Abstract: A lift apparatus is disclosed. Particularly, a lift apparatus may comprise a support frame and a platform movably coupled to the support frame. Further, the platform may comprise at least one roller and a transmission connected to the at least one roller of the assembly, wherein rotation of the at least one roller causes the platform to move relative to the support frame. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of moving a wheelchair lift. Particularly, a wheelchair may be positioned such that at least one wheel of the wheelchair contacts a drive mechanism of a platform, wherein platform is positioned at an initial position. Further, the at least one wheel of the wheelchair may be rotated to cause the platform to move relative to the initial position.

Abstract: A roller mechanism for transporting loads over a surface, the roller mechanism including a body, at least one roller assembly that permits the body to move in at least one translational direction, the roller assembly being rotatably connected to the body, and a lifting mechanism attached to the body such that the body is selectively rotatable relative to the lifting mechanism, wherein the lifting mechanism can be operated to lift the roller assemblies out of contact with the surface.

Abstract: A load lifting apparatus with base frame that has elements to engage a surface which supports the load lifting apparatus. A plurality of lift posts ate attached to and extend upward from the base frame. A load platform for supporting an object being lifted can be raised and lowered with respect to the base frame. The load platform includes a motor arrangement which rotationally drives a plurality of reels. A plurality of flexible ties are connected to the plurality of lift posts and wind onto and unwind gfrom plurality of reels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carrying apparatus that prevents an elevating motor and the like from projecting from a stacker crane to hinder the stacker crane from interfering with walls of an automatic warehouse. A traveling vehicle 2 of a stacker crane comprises traveling driving means 20, 20 for wheels 9, and elevation driving means 35 for elevating and lowering a platform 4. Both driving means 20, 35 are arranged so that a longitudinal direction of both driving means 20, 35 is almost parallel with a direction in which the traveling vehicle 2 runs. The traveling vehicle 2 comprises a pair of frames 17, 17 spaced at a predetermined distance from each other and a plurality of connecting members that connect both frames 17, 17 together. Both driving means 20, 35 are arranged outside the respective frames 17. Wheels 9, 9 are arranged in the front and rear, respectively, of the traveling vehicle 2. The traveling driving means 20 is connected to each wheel 9.

Abstract: A lift assembly includes a first platform provided with a top surface, a pair of opposed sides, and wheels and brackets connected to one of the sides for rotating the assembly. A plurality of rectilinear support shafts have opposed end portions conjoined to the platform and extending upwardly therefrom, and are spaced at opposed corners of the platform. Inverted U-shape guide rails are telescopically engageable along a length of the support shafts and have a pair of rectilinear regions slidably positionable about the support shafts. A second platform is provided with top and bottom surfaces, and apertures formed at opposed corners thereof that are vertically registered with the support shafts. A lifting mechanism is included for vertically biasing the second platform and the guide rails along the support shafts. The lifting mechanism is connected to the top surface of the first platform and the bottom surface of the second platform.

Abstract: An automatic hydraulic stabilizing system for a vehicle automatically extends jacks of the vehicle to achieve a level orientation of the vehicle in an automatic mode or a manual mode. After a level orientation is achieved, the system can be operated to further extend the jacks to elevate the vehicle above the initial level orientation in an automatic mode while maintaining the vehicle level. The system can also retract the jacks in an automatic mode while maintaining the vehicle level.

Abstract: A mast in a conventional stacker crane is configured to extend in a vertical direction. Accordingly, the mast is not sufficiently rigid, and may swing in a running direction during running or when the running operation is stopped. An attempt to increase the rigidity results in a thicker mast, thus increasing the size of the stacker crane. In order to solve this problem, a mast is extended vertically from a lower frame and a platform that elevates and lowers along the mast wherein a ladder is extended vertically at a position opposite to the mast across the platform in a direction in which the lower frame runs, and a top of the mast and a top of the ladder is connected together via an upper frame.

Abstract: A bin for library articles and an automatic unloading system therefor includes a bin housing having a chamber defined by an uppermost housing plane and by opposing walls. A floor within the chamber has a top and bottom surfaces, and a plurality of cable apertures. A plurality of cables suspend the floor within the chamber, and are fixed at one end to the walls. The cables pass through the cable apertures in the floor, and are secured to a reversible cable driver which is, in turn, secured to the bottom surface of the floor. Clockwise rotational motive force of the driver causes the floor member to climb upward on the cables to the uppermost housing plane, while counter-clockwise rotational motive force causes the floor to descend downward from the housing plane.

Abstract: An ergonomic inventory merchandizing device that includes a frame assembly having a first and second segment, a guide rod having a first and second end connected to the first and second segments respectively. A platform assembly having a deck and a support guide wherein the deck is construed to hold items thereon and is connected to the support guide. A linear bearing is located inside the support guide and receives the guide rod. A first end of a spring is connected to the first segment and a second end of the spring is connected to the platform assembly. The spring facilitates movement of the platform assembly along the guide rod during the loading and unloading of items on to the deck. The device may include gas filled shocks or another type of damping means for use in damping (slowing) the spring force as it is applied to the platform assembly. The device may also include wheels to allow easy transport of the device.

Abstract: A portable lift system for transporting and installing electronic systems within a rack system having a lockable rolling support structure including an upright mast, a base and a telescoping support carriage or shelf. The base has first and second telescoping support members which are integrally formed with lockable wheel castors for multi-directional rolling contact with a variety of rolling contact surfaces. The telescopic support members are stabilized by an integrally attached coupler for enabling simultaneous rolling and telescopic motion of the base in a direction perpendicular with respect to a base portion of the mast. The base also includes a lifting assembly which has a carriage connector, at least one motor, a motor support member and a line dispenser.

Abstract: A Manual Guide Vehicle for transporting semiconductor-containers to and from processing equipment is disclosed. The Manual Guide Vehicle is capable of receiving electric power for driving a transporting device for transporting cassettes with semiconductor samples to be processed from the external processing equipment.

Abstract: An elevating platform assembly includes a generally vertical mast having a generally vertical rack mounted thereon. A first trolley is coupled to the mast and is moveable therealong. A drive mechanism is carried by the first trolley and includes at least one pinion in mating engagement with the rack. An elongated elevating platform extends from the mast and has a second trolley mounted adjacent one end thereof. The second trolley couples the elevating platform to the mast and is moveable along the mast. The first trolley is coupled to at least one of the second trolley and elevating platform in a manner to maintain alignment of the at least one pinion and rack when loads are placed on the elevating platform that create moments at the mast.

Abstract: A cargo delivery vehicle has storage for multiple tiers, or levels, of cargo. The delivery vehicle includes a plurality of interior pallet elevators, at least one on either side of a center structural wall running parallel to the side walls. Specialized pallets are provided for use with the pallet elevators. The pallet elevators are powered by redundant hydraulic cylinders which drive four cross-shaft-linked chains to lift and lower the pallet support shelves. Compact rear access doors slide vertically to allow easy access for loading or unloading. Substantially continuous side access doors provide total exterior access to the lowermost tier of cargo by delivery vehicle personnel standing on the ground. Cargo stored at the upper tier may be positioned by an elevating means at the level of the lower tier for either rear loading or side retrieval purposes.

Abstract: A material delivery system is disclosed which is particularly useful for filtered environments, such as clean rooms, minienvironments, or the like. In one embodiment, the material delivery system is disposed below a work area in a clean room-like environment to store parts to be used at the work area. In another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a material delivery elevator for transporting parts to a desired elevational level. In yet another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a cover which is detachably interconnected with a body to define an enclosed material storage area An assembly is provided to lock the cover down onto the body with a gasket therebetween to appropriately seal this interconnection. This same assembly lifts the cover up and away from the body so as to not damage this gasket.

Abstract: An upper cart 12 and a lower cart 2 have running motors 4, 14, respectively, for controlling these carts in a manner overlapping each other on a vertical line. A mast 18 is formed into a truss structure, and an elevating platform 20 has a slide fork a load on which is supported on a shelf support of a rack. The present invention provides a light stacker crane operating at a high speed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting carriage comprising a frame member (2), with a set of wheels (1) provided on the frame member and arranged to enable the movement of the lifting carriage on a base, a carrying member (13), arranged on the frame member (2) and extending upwardly therefrom in a direction away from said base, and a lifting member (14), arranged to receive an object to be lifted and displaceably provided on the carrying member (13). Furthermore, the frame member comprises two sidepieces (3, 4) connected to each other. The sidepieces (3, 4) are connected to each other by at least a first beam member (5) on which the carrying member (13) is arranged and advantageously also by a second beam member (6) connected to and arranged behind the carrying member (13).

Abstract: A height-adjustable cart is provided and includes an undercarriage having a wheeled frame, a double scissor-type lift mechanism and a support frame which is height-adjustable relative to the wheeled frame by the lift mechanism. The wheeled frame includes a pair of extendable rear wheel supports which are each pivotable between a retracted position and an extended position. While in the retracted position, the wheels are in close proximity to the frame, thereby defining a small cart “footprint” for compact storage. While in the extended position, the wheels extend transversely away from the frame, thereby widening the cart “footprint” for stability and for ease of transportation. The height-adjustable cart further includes a detachable table onto which heavy equipment may be loaded. The detachable table includes wheels suitable for carrying the weight of the equipment and for transporting the heavy equipment thereon separate from the undercarriage.

Abstract: Mobile device for disabled persons comprising a trolley carrying a vertically displaceable platform designed to bear a wheelchair. The trolley is motor-driven and is equipped with an aligning system to line-up the platform with respect to an access site of the wheelchair. The platform can also be shifted in a transverse direction relative to the trolley and includes a transfer ramp longitudinally displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: A material delivery system is disclosed which is particularly useful for filtered environments, such as clean rooms, minienvironments, or the like. In one embodiment, the material delivery system is disposed below a work area in a clean room-like environment to store parts to be used at the work area. In another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a material delivery elevator for transporting parts to a desired elevational level. In yet another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a cover which is detachably interconnected with a body to define an enclosed material storage area. An assembly is provided to lock the cover down onto the body with a gasket therebetween to appropriately seal this interconnection. This same assembly lifts the cover up and away from the body so as to not damage this gasket.

Abstract: A dual ergonomic platform truck includes a frame assembly having a pair of first and second segments, a pair of guide rods each having a first end connected to one of the first segments and a second end connected to one of the second segments. A pair of platform assemblies are moveable along the pair of guide rods respectively. Each platform assembly includes a deck guide that receives the guide rod and a platform that is connected to the deck guide and is constructed to hold items. Each platform assembly also includes a first linear bearing that is received within the deck guide and a spring support bracket connected to the deck guide. A pair of springs are used to lift the pair of platform assemblies respectively. Each spring is connected to the first and second segments of the frame assembly. The platform truck may also include a self-aligning platform assembly.

Abstract: An upper cart 12 and a lower cart 2 have running motors 4, 14, respectively, for controlling these carts in a manner overlapping each other on a vertical line. A mast 18 is formed into a truss structure, and an elevating platform 20 has a slide fork a load on which is supported on a shelf support of a rack. The present invention provides a light stacker crane operating at a high speed.

Abstract: A multi-terrain vertical lift transporter for lifting and transporting loads over various soil conditions and terrain. The lift transporter has a laterally adjustable wheel base to allow it to accommodate loads of varying widths. Further, the lift transporter does not require a counter-weight as the center of gravity of the load is substantially within the wheel base.

Abstract: A material delivery system is disclosed which is particularly useful for filtered environments, such as clean rooms, minienvironments, or the like. In one embodiment, the material delivery system is disposed below a work area in a clean room-like environment to store parts to be used at the work area. In another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a material delivery elevator for transporting parts to a desired elevational level. In yet another embodiment, the material delivery system includes a cover which is detachably interconnected with a body to define an enclosed material storage area. An assembly is provided to lock the cover down onto the body with a gasket therebetween to appropriately seal this interconnection. This same assembly lifts the cover up and away from the body so as to not damage this gasket.

Abstract: A cargo delivery vehicle is described having storage for multiple tiers, or levels, of cargo. The delivery vehicle includes two or more interior elevating platforms, at least one on either side of a center structural wall running parallel to the side walls. Substantially continuous side access doors provide total exterior access to the lowermost tier of cargo. Cargo stored at the upper tier may be positioned by an elevating means at the level of the lower tier for either rear loading or side retrieval purposes. The center structural wall supports a transverse roof truss system that carries suspended outboard loads inward to the center wall. This non-traditional framing system greatly reduces the structural requirements of the sidewalls and floor, thereby permitting largely open framing for multiple side access ports as well as a minimized floor thickness to permit easier access from the pavement.

Abstract: A cabinet installation device includes cabinet support blocks slidably arranged on a pair of rails for providing controlled movement in either direction in the horizontal plane. The support blocks and the rails are supported on a rectangular piston that is vertically controlled by means of a hydraulic jack.

Abstract: An assembly line fixture includes an elevator having a mounting surface, and a turntable mounted on the mounting surface and rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the mounting surface. Also mounted on the mounting surface are a detent mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The detent mechanism includes a roller that is spring biased against the turntable, and that is operable to resist rotation of the turntable at preselected angular positions. The locking mechanism includes a lever, a locking member, and a biasing member. The locking member engages notches in the turntable to prevent the turntable from rotating. The lever actuates the locking member and the biasing member biases the locking member toward the notches for engagement therewith. The clamping mechanism includes at least one clamp that is adapted to engage a portion of an apparatus.

Abstract: A forklift with four wheels mounted on a chassis and a gantry which carries the forks and can be folded down longitudinally for transporting the forklift. The chassis of the forklift consists of two parts joined together by a hinge. The two chassis parts pivot relative to each other about a horizontal transverse axis and about a vertical axis, allowing for concurrent movement in the perpendicular axes of the chassis.

Abstract: A device for and method of ergonomically removing parts from a parts bin, so that an operator does not have to unnecessarily bend to remove parts, using an open-ended bin, a platform removably contained within the bin, and a mechanism for lifting the platform which is, also, removably contained within the bin. The mechanism for lifting the platform may be a manually operated or automatically operated scissor-type jack, hydraulic cylinder, or pneumatic cylinder. Also, the platform may be vertically adjusted by a spring whose spring constant is chosen to correspond to the weight of the parts within the bin.

Abstract: A portable lift table is described having a wheeled frame, a table with a workpiece support surface, and elevating means for selectively raising and lowering the table. The workpiece support surface may be positioned at two different heights relative to the elevating means. The table can be raised to a height greater than that of the mast of the apparatus. The lift table is useful for carrying a workpiece from the floor to a workbench or from low bench (or grinder) to workstation height. The table also preferably includes a roll gate to prevent objects from rolling off the end of the table.

Abstract: A device for and method of ergonomically removing parts from a parts bin, so that an operator does not have to unnecessarily bend to remove parts, using an open-ended bin, a platform removably contained within the bin, and a mechanism for lifting the platform which is, also, removably contained within the bin. The mechanism for lifting the platform may be a manually operated or automatically operated scissor-type jack, hydraulic cylinder, or pneumatic cylinder. Also, the platform may be vertically adjusted by a spring whose spring constant is chosen to correspond to the weight of the parts within the bin.

Abstract: A portable lift for transporting cargo between different vertical levels of a building. The lift comprises a frame mounted for movement on a plurality of wheels. A carriage having a cantilevered platform that is adapted to support the cargo is mounted for vertical movement on the frame between a lower level and an upper level. The wheels can be manually moved between a lower supporting position where they support the frame for movement to an upper, non-supporting position. Movement of the wheels to the upper, non-supporting position automatically engages a locking mechanism to lock the frame to the building to prevent accidental movement of the frame during a loading operation. The platform of the carriage can be selectively positioned at either a lower position to receive cargo from mechanical handling equipment, or at an upper position to receive a manually carried cargo.

Abstract: A cargo delivery vehicle is described having storage for multiple tiers, or levels, of cargo. The delivery vehicle includes two or more interior elevating platforms, at least one on either side of a center structural wall running parallel to the side walls. Substantially continuous side access doors provide total exterior access to the lowermost tier of cargo. Cargo stored at the upper tier may be positioned by an elevating means at the level of the lower tier for either rear loading or side retrieval purposes. The center structural wall supports a transverse roof truss system that carries suspended outboard loads inward to the center wall. This non-traditional framing system greatly reduces the structural requirements of the side walls and floor, thereby permitting largely open framing for multiple side access ports as well as a minimized floor thickness to permit easier access from the pavement.

Abstract: A powered cart for moving heavy objects. The cart has a container portion that is elevated and lowered under power with a floor of the container portion capable of being lowered onto a surface supporting the cart. The floor has an inclined edge that provides a ramp for loading items onto the cart. The cart is propelled by a steerable wheel and the wheel is provided with a braking system. A removable gate is provided for securing the open side of the chassis and is provided with an automatic latch mechanism that locks the gate in position when the container portion is elevated off the supporting surface.

Abstract: A jet aircraft engine transport apparatus utilizes three major subcomponents. The first subcomponent is a shipping stand which enables a jet aircraft engine to be configured for transport in either a truck transport mode or air transport mode. The second subcomponent is a fan dolly which releasably secures the fan section of the jet aircraft engine for transport. The fan dolly serves the dual purpose of enabling removal of the fan section from the jet aircraft engine and providing a means of transport so that the fan section may be transported on the fan dolly or loaded onto a fan shipping frame, the third major subcomponent of the transport apparatus of this invention. The fan shipping frame enables transport of the fan section in either an upright or horizontal position, and further provides for a fan storage container for securing the fan blades of the fan section.