Having Boom Shiftable Vertically Along A Linear Path Patents (Class 212/199)
  • Patent number: 11939951
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for onshore or offshore erecting an upstanding construction comprising longitudinal construction parts, comprising the steps of providing the longitudinal construction parts, transporting the longitudinal construction parts on a vehicle to an erection site, providing a crane for hoisting the longitudinal construction parts, using the crane for placing the respective longitudinal construction parts on top of each other on a construction base at the erection site, providing the construction base and/or the longitudinal construction parts with a support and guide facility for the crane, arranging that the crane is mountable on the support and guide facility, and mounting the crane on the support and guide facility of at least one of the construction base and the longitudinal construction parts that is placed on the construction base, so as to arrange that the crane is movable up and down along the support and guide facility of the construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: MAMMOET HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Wessel Helmens
  • Patent number: 11098535
    Abstract: A system and method for transferring tubular elements may include a first structure having a first horizontal platform attached to the first structure on a bottom side and a monorail attached to the first structure on a top side, a second structure having a second horizontal platform attached to the second structure. The first structure and the second structure may be located proximate to each other, while the monorail can extend from the first structure to the second structure. The monorail can have a motion controlled assembly to move a tubular element or assembly of tubular elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
    Inventors: Jerry Ray Prescott, Jr., Joel Ferland, Matthew Wyatt MacDaniels, Christopher Alan Major, Patrick L. Gustafson, Robert Lee Stauder, Bernard Cook, DeWayne Speer
  • Patent number: 10604216
    Abstract: A method and device to balance a tiltable arm comprising a free extremity and having a pivot point on a mounting structure which is supported by a floating object, by providing the arm with suspension and/or support means for controlling the arm's inclination with respect to the horizon, and by providing said suspension and/or support means with at least one spring, wherein the spring connects to the arm and to said mounting structure, and embodying the spring as a passive spring which is arranged to balance the arm so as to stabilize a position of a free extremity of the arm during movements of the floating object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: AMPELMANN HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Hubert Schinkel, Edouard Frans Alexander Schinkel
  • Patent number: 9031750
    Abstract: When an extension pattern selection device is activated, a normal mode is displayed on a screen of a monitor. An operator presses a manual mode switch key of an operation unit to switch the display mode of the screen from the normal mode to an extension pattern manual rearrangement mode. In the extension pattern manual rearrangement mode, the operator rearranges extension patterns so that frequently selected extension patterns P may be displayed at upper positions. Thus, the frequently selected extension patterns P are more preferentially displayed than the other extension patterns P.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Tadano Ltd.
    Inventor: Masato Miyoshi
  • Publication number: 20150014266
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile revolving tower crane with a crane tower consisting of individual lattice pieces and with a main arm that is articulated in a rockable manner to the tower via a rocking mechanism, or with a rockable tip, wherein the crane tower comprises a climbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Mikica Rafailovic, Joachim Henkel, Helga Tolksdorf
  • Publication number: 20140332487
    Abstract: A drilling rig transfer system includes a mobile transfer beam, a trolley assembly operatively attached to and moveable along the mobile transfer beam, and a connection mechanism suspended from the trolley assembly for connecting to and lifting a device. The mobile transfer beam is suspended from first and second traveling blocks through connections at first and second suspension positions along the mobile transfer beam. A method of transferring a device may include suspending a connection mechanism from the trolley assembly over a first location, lowering and attaching the connection mechanism to a device disposed at the first location, lifting the device with the connection mechanism, moving the trolley assembly along the mobile transfer beam to position the connection mechanism and the device over a second location, and lowering the connection mechanism and the device into the second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Devin International, Inc.
    Inventor: Doyle Frederic Boutwell, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140175038
    Abstract: The wind turbine assembly system of the present invention comprises a lifting structure comprising at least first structural support elements configured to transmit stresses to the wind turbine tower during the hoisting of a wind turbine component and a crane configured to displace the wind turbine component towards the tower axis, the system further comprising a displaceable climbing element with respect to the lifting structure by means of guiding mechanisms, the displaceable climbing element incorporating second structural support elements dimensioned to at least partly support the weight of the lifting structure, where the first structural support elements are displaceable so that their relative position can vary with respect to the lifting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.
    Inventors: Teresa ARLABAN GABEIRAS, Jose Miguel GARCIA SAYES, Ivan GARCIA MAESTRE, Alfonso RUIZ ALDAMA, Asier GOMEZ ANDUEZA, Jose Luis ARISTEGUI LANTERO, Ander GASTON LUJAMBIO, Miguel NUNEZ POLO
  • Patent number: 8276326
    Abstract: A telescopic mast system includes a telescopic mast comprising a plurality of telescopic mast sections and a drive mechanism for extending and retracting the telescopic mast sections. The drive mechanism includes a rigid chain having one end connected to a last one of the telescopic mast sections to move the telescopic mast sections and a plurality of guide plates cooperating with the telescopic mast sections to prevent buckling of the rigid chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Serapid Inc.
    Inventors: Said Lounis, Kevin Dombrowski
  • Publication number: 20110168654
    Abstract: The Invention relates a method and an apparatus for handling and/or servicing components of a wind turbine, such as installing and/or dismantling components into or from a wind turbine nacelle or such as servicing exterior components such as blades, hub, tower and nacelle of the wind turbine. The gripping apparatus comprising at least one arm for gripping around the wind turbine tower, said at least one arm capable of forming a gap between gripping elements of the gripping apparatus. The at least one arm extends around the entire outer circumference, seen perpendicular to a horizontal plane, of the wind turbine tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Claus Ahler, Jesper Staerke Rosengren, Hans-Christoph Paul
  • Publication number: 20030071003
    Abstract: A portable hoist has a U-shaped base, a tail assembly with at least a tail leg, an adjustable, telescoping mast secured to the base, a transverse lifting beam secured to the top of the mast and having a roller at each end, and a lifting system attached to a lower portion of the mast and adjacent the base. The lifting system has a winching mechanism and a lifting cable that extends vertically from the winching mechanism to one of the rollers of the lifting beam, across to the second roller and downwardly ending in a free end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Wayne Eaton
  • Patent number: 6442439
    Abstract: A command shaping control system and method for rotary boom cranes provides a way to reduce payload pendulation caused by real-time input signals, from either operator command or automated crane maneuvers. The method can take input commands and can apply a command shaping filter to reduce contributors to payload pendulation due to rotation, elevation, and hoisting movements in order to control crane response and reduce tangential and radial payload pendulation. A filter can be applied to a pendulation excitation frequency to reduce residual radial pendulation and tangential pendulation amplitudes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Rush D. Robinett, III, Kenneth N. Groom, John T. Feddema, Gordon G. Parker
  • Patent number: 5478181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dockside crane for moving cargo between a dock and a water-borne vessel. The crane has an elongated girder extending horizontally over the dock and the vessel. The crane can vertically raise and lower the girder to change its elevation, so as to minimize distance and time travel for the cargo. A trolley moves horizontally on the girder, and has a cargo engaging device which is lowered to and raised from cargo locations on the dock and vessel. The cargo engaging device can be raised sufficiently adjacent to the trolley, and may be held tightly thereagainst, to permit large horizontal accelerations and velocities with virtually no attendant sway of the trolley or cargo. Preferably, paddles extend downwardly from the trolley to beneath the center of gravity of the cargo, to further ensure no sway is encountered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Virginia International Terminals, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Davis Rudolf, III, Anthony P. Simkus, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5372469
    Abstract: A mobile cart for moving coil-shaped objects has a wheel-mounted horizontal base which supports an upwardly extending mast provided with a guideway along which a first support element is controllably movable up and down in a vertical direction above the base. A second support element is pivotably mounted at a proximate end to the first support element, and provides a horizontal guideway along which is suspended a downwardly depending clamp. On the base of the cart there is also provided an object support which, between two quarter-cylinder shaped horizontal support elements, has a gap of selected size. The clamp is operable to grasp a coil-shaped object, after which the first and second support elements are guidably moved upward, and the object supported by the clamps is horizontally moved to the object support. Lower distal end portions of the clamp slide into the gap and the coil-like object is lowered to rest on and be supported by an upper portion of the object support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Kobayashi Hansokiki Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takechiyo Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 5213222
    Abstract: A mobile crane comprising a chassis, which has at least two axles and on which a revolving superstructure is movably mounted by means of a slewing bearing consisting of an outer ring and an inner ring, a preferably telescopic boom, which is pivoted to the revolving superstructure and which is adapted to be supported on a supporting bracket of the crane in position for road travel, and a cabin for use during crane and road travel operations. A carrying ring is rotatably mounted on that ring of the slewing bearing which is connected to the revolving superstructure, the cabin is secured to said carrying ring, and the cabin or the carrying ring can selectively be connected either to the chassis or to the revolving superstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Leigherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH
    Inventor: Rudolf Becker
  • Patent number: 4712697
    Abstract: A lightweight boom supported by a rotatable jib of a tower crane for introducing flowable concrete mix to form systems has a concrete conveying conduit which functions also as a structural member of the boom, in order that the overall weight of the latter is minimized. The elongated boom has a triangular configuration in transverse cross-section, with two parallel, co-planar, spaced upper members and a hollow, concrete conveying bottom member that is generally parallel to the two upper members and spaced below the same. Horizontally extending brace members interconnect the two upper members, and spacer bars depending from the two upper members are secured to the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: The Marley Cooling Tower Company
    Inventor: Joseph L. McGowan
  • Patent number: 4648518
    Abstract: A gantry with an overhead trolley boom has a cable-sheave arrangement enabling it to use its winch to lift itself into a building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Inventor: Logan C. Greeson
  • Patent number: 4596336
    Abstract: According to the invention a extendible and retractable luffing jib (13) is hingedly supported by a main boom (10,25) which can be positioned in a horizontal position, which luffing jib (13) protrudes at its rear side over some distance beyond the main boom (10,25), whereby a first block of sheaves (15) is fitted on the main boom (10,25) at a lower level than the luffing jib (13) while wire ropes (19,20) are reeved between these sheaves (15) and a second block of sheaves (14) mounted on the rear end of the luffing jib (13) for luffing the luffing jib (13) as well as for hoisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Inventor: Jan Zwagerman
  • Patent number: 4535900
    Abstract: A transfer apparatus and method utilizing a boom having complete spatial freedom. The boom is supported by a series of ropes and may be moved in any of three mutually parallel planes so as to transfer material in any desired manner, as by utilizing a conveyor system or a lifting rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: Fluor Corporation
    Inventor: Alan F. Daniell
  • Patent number: 4508233
    Abstract: A Compact Heavy Duty Lifting Crane (CHDLC) for removing and installing heavy objects such as engines and transmission from vehicles. The CHDLC incorporates a feature that allows the vertical lifting angle of the telescoping boom (40) to remain constant as the telescoping pylon cylinder (18) is raised. This feature is particularly useful for removing engines located in limited-space engine compartments such as those encountered in vans and buses. The CHDLC consists of two major assemblies: a base assembly and a portable lifting crane. When the CHDLC is used as a standard utility crane in a repair shop the crane is mounted to the base assembly. When the CHDLC is required to be mounted on a truck bed the crane is removed from the base assembly and installed on a truck pylon plate (14a) that is permanently mounted to the bed of the truck. Additionally, the CHDLC may be placed in its storage configuration. In this configuration the CHDLC occupies a horizontal area of only four square feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Inventor: Thomas G. Helms
  • Patent number: 4446975
    Abstract: A rotary crane having a telescopic mast with a liftable upper portion and a boom pivotally mounted at the end of that portion. The boom includes an end hinged element, a hinged tip and an intermediate member between the end element and the tip. Each portion of the boom is of a triangular shape and has two lower chords and one upper chord interconnected by rods. The boom is foldable and expandable by a rope system which includes boom supporting ropes and a boom folding rope. The end hinged element is connected to the intermediate member by a shackle having an oblong opening into which a pin is inserted to pivotally connect the end element to the intermediate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Inventor: Wilhelm Konig
  • Patent number: 4407420
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ship (1) with one or more derricks (4), in particular a dredge having at least one derrick (4) for handling the suction pipe (22) which derrick (4) can be moved between an inboard position (7) and a vertical position. The derrick has guiding tracks (8,9) for a crane jib (17) which tracks (8,9) in the vertical position of the derrick (4) are in line with guiding tracks (15,16) inside the profile of the side wall (3) of the ship. The cable for controlling the jib (17) is protected by a channel inside the profile of the ship side wall (3) between the latter guiding tracks (15,16). The guiding tracks (8,9,15,16) have upper and lower stops (29,28) for controlling the movements of the crane jib (17) which jib (17) is pivotable about a horizontal axis (18) between a position perpendicular to the derrick (4) and a downwardly directed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1983
    Assignee: IHC Holland N.V.
    Inventor: Arie de Jager
  • Patent number: 4374566
    Abstract: The object of the present invention consists in a tower traveling crane which, being endowed with a special jib movement system is characterized in that--differently from other types of similar cranes--its vertical dimensions can be kept to a minimum, though operating with the amplest jib range of movements and overcoming frontal obstacles of remarkable height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Inventor: Claudio Spera
  • Patent number: 4286721
    Abstract: Apparatus enabling access to the interior surfaces bounding a large spaced comprises a pole adapted to extend vertically through the height of the space with its lower end located at the base of the space, at least one boom structure connected with said pole, a working platform connected to the end of said boom structure remote from said pole and the height of said boom structure is adjustable relative to said pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1981
    Assignee: Simon Engineering Dudly Limited
    Inventor: Denis H. Ashworth