Abstract: A method for transporting cast panels is disclosed including providing a cast panel having a body with a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, the body defining a first recess disposed on the first side and defining a second recess disposed on the second side. A first hook-like member is inserted into the first recess to couple the first hook-like member with the body, the first hook-like member operably coupled to a lifting assembly. Thereafter, a second hook-like member is inserted into the second recess to couple the second hook-like member with the body, the second hook-like member operably coupled to the lifting assembly. Finally, the cast panel is transported by applying a lifting force, through the lifting assembly, to the first and second hook-like members.

Abstract: A lifting device is configured to support a bridge cap when lifting the cap onto columns under a bridge deck. The lifting device includes an upper bracket arm configured to extend over an upper surface of the deck, and a lower bracket arm configured to extend under a bottom surface of the deck, and to selectively engage the cap. A side bracket portion connects the lower and upper arms, and is configured to transmit a force associated with a weight of the cap to the upper arm. The upper and lower arms and the side bracket portion are configured to define an open space extending from free ends of the upper and lower arms to the side bracket portion. The space is configured to receive the deck when the lifting device is supporting the cap as the cap is being lifted onto the columns.

Abstract: A wall lifting, transport and positioning device for use with a wall section upon a worksite surface. The wall section has a top plate with a lower top plate side and a bottom plate with a lower bottom plate side. The device includes a wheeled hand cart housing, a support frame, a pair of roller pins, and a lifting actuator. Each of the roller pins including an outer cylindrical element configured to rotate relative to the support frame with the top plate being positioned in contact with the outer cylindrical element for translation of the wall section in a direction along the top plate. The lifting actuator is sized and configured to translate the roller pins upward relative to the wheeled hand cart housing with the outer cylindrical elements being positionable in contact with the lower top plate side. A method of positioning a wall section is also provided.

Abstract: A transport apparatus for the engagement, orientation and installation of a unit of paving blocks is comprised of a support frame having a pair of spaced-apart aligned pivot connections. Support arms are pivotally connected to each pivot connection under the support frame. Two or more spaced-apart parallel block engaging arms are displaceably secured by connecting posts to the pair or parallel support arms. A piston simultaneously displaces the parallel support arms and the block engaging arms. The block engaging arms each have two or more suction cups for releasable securement to a top face of respective ones of paving blocks in the unit of paving blocks. When the piston rod of the piston is at a first position all of the suction cups are aligned on transverse parallel axis and when at a predetermined second position they are disposed in alignment on parallel angulated axis. The method of installation is also described.

Abstract: A lifting device is configured to support a bridge cap when lifting the cap onto columns under a bridge deck. The lifting device includes an upper bracket arm configured to extend over an upper surface of the deck, and a lower bracket arm configured to extend under a bottom surface of the deck, and to selectively engage the cap at opposite ends of the cap. A side bracket portion connects the lower and upper arms, and is configured to transmit a force associated with a weight of the cap to the upper arm. The upper and lower arms and the side bracket portion are configured to define an open space extending from free ends of the upper and lower arms to the side bracket portion. The space is configured to receive the deck when the lifting device is supporting the cap as the cap is being lifted onto the columns.

Abstract: A method and system for moving a large temporary building from a first location to a second location, while the building remains erect, are disclosed. The invention is particularly suited for moving such a building during the remediation of a contaminated waste site.

Abstract: A storage apparatus and system, especially for kitchens. The apparatus includes a stationary counter portion, a moveable island riser, a lift assembly, and a guide assembly including vertically mounted guide shafts that support guide bearings situated in a housing mounted to the moveable island riser. Electronic sensors protect against operation of the lift assembly when interfering objects are sensed, and then lift assembly operation is interrupted. The moveable island riser provides cabinet space or shelving and may be provided with electrical outlets for use with common kitchen appliances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport device for transporting a building. The device includes a first support structure, the first support structure having at least four wheels capable of individual rotation about a vertical axis and a second support structure, the second support structure having at least four wheels capable of individual rotation about a vertical axis. The first support structure and the second support structure are configured to couple together to support and transport the building.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport device for transporting a building. The device includes a first support structure, the first support structure having at least four wheels capable of individual rotation about a vertical axis and a second support structure, the second support structure having at least four wheels capable of individual rotation about a vertical axis. The first support structure and the second support structure are configured to couple together to support and transport the building.

Abstract: A wheeled dolly for transporting prefab homes or the like and having at least two outboard wheel means spaced apart a distance for normal road travel, and further having at least two inboard wheel means on opposite lateral sides of a longitudinal axis of the dolly whereby when a narrow roadway is encountered the operator can position the inboard wheel means thereon such that either or both of the outboard wheel means may actually be suspended off the sides of the roadway until the roadway regains a normal width, and wherein a steering mechanism is provided to synchronously pivot all said wheel means thru a steering angle whereby the dolly and load can be steered straight ahead or in sideways angular directions to avoid obstacles and to allow maneuvering of a long load around corners which are too sharp for conventional transport means.

Abstract: An apparatus for the movement of mobile homes, sectional homes, and manufactured homes is disclosed. The apparatus is self-propelled by a drive mechanism and a hydraulic system. The apparatus facilitates the horizontal and vertical movement of the home during transportation, relocation, and service of the home.

Abstract: An apparatus for the movement of mobile homes, sectional homes, and manufactured homes is disclosed. The apparatus is self-propelled by a drive mechanism and a hydraulic system. The apparatus facilitates the horizontal and vertical movement of the home during transportation, relocation, and service of the home.

Abstract: A device for engaging a load having apertures in a lower portion of the load, adjacent to its base. The device comprises a frame having first and second ends, a load facing surface, first and second jaws supported on said frame and a jaw positioner operable to secure said jaws in a position where they lock the frame to the load with the load facing surface in contact therewith. The frame is connectable to a at least one frame lifter comprising a wheel supported for reciprocating movement between a first position in which, when the lifter is connected to the frame and the frame is connected to the load, the wheel is above a surface under the load, and a second position in which the wheel engages the surface and supports the frame and the load above the surface.

Abstract: A device for lifting and moving a load having apertures in a lower portion of the load. The device comprises a frame having first and second ends and a load facing surface. First and second jaws are supported on the frame and the jaws are receivable in the apertures of a load. A jaw positioner is provided for moving the jaws towards or away from each other to a position where they lock the frame of the device to the load with the load facing surface in contact with the load. The device further comprises a first frame lifter and a connector for connecting it to the first end of the frame, and a second frame lifter and a connector for connecting it to the second end of the frame.

Abstract: A tandem wheeled carriage of heavy, very strong steel construction capable of lifting 5 to 30 or more tons of load and transporting the same over difficult roadways, wherein a laterally spaced pair of lift devices is provided on the carriage and adapted to be connected to laterally spaced supporting beams of the load, wherein each lift device is operable independently of the other to selectively lift or lower either or both sides of the load to avoid obstacles, and wherein a steering mechanism is provided to synchronously pivot all wheels of the tandem thru a steering angle whereby the rear of the load can be steered straight ahead or also in lateral directions to avoid obstacles and to allow maneuvering of a long load around corners which are too sharp for conventional transport devices.

Abstract: A lifting system for moving mobile homes that includes wheeled jack assemblies, jack units assembled from such assemblies and a segmented track for supporting such assemblies and units. Each jack assembly preferably includes a jack rollingly carried on wheels, and a roller head operatively connected to the working end of the jack to move from a lowered position to a raised position. The wheels allow lateral adjustment of the home, while the roller head allows longitudinal adjustment of the home. In the preferred embodiment, each jack unit includes two jack assemblies, with one of the assemblies further including a drive motor operatively connected to its wheels. Furthermore, the assemblies are interconnected by a hydraulic power unit in the form of a housing that encloses and protects the hydraulics for controlling each jack and drive motor. Each segment in the segmented track generally includes a pair of rails structurally interconnected, with a hole formed adjacent each end of the segment.

Abstract: A building and method and apparatus for making a building at a job-site location is disclosed. The roof, side walls and end walls are made of similar skin and frame panels that are roll-formed on the job site, cut to length, have holes formed therein and are crimped to form bends in the roof and side wall panels to form interfitting portions at the corner of the roof and side walls. The panels are placed on a framing jig and seamed at connecting flanges and gussets are secured at inside corners to form a roof and side wall building section. These building sections may be a single skin panel and frame panel or multiples thereof. A multiple of two is shown. A roof truss may be fastened to the roof section for wider buildings. The framing jig is adjustable in size and shape to form buildings of different heights and widths. The framing jig shown is lifted by actuating hydraulic cylinders and a formed building section is seamed to a previously raised building section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus whereby livestock and poultry are administered feed additives in their feed ration. The apparatus stores additive concentrates separately until just prior to use, then on demand dispenses the additive concentrates into one or more weigh hoppers for weighing therein. The weighed contents of the weigh hoppers are discharged into a liquid carrier within a mixing vessel where the dispensed additives are diluted, suspended, and dispersed by mixing. The resulting carrier-and-additive slurry is pumped to a receiving station for mixing with a feed ration. The weighing components are isolated from movements that would affect additive weight determinations during the weighing process so that accurate measurements of additive weights are obtained. Dispensing and weighing of multiple additives within a single weigh hopper are sequential. Each additive may be weighed and discharged from the hopper individually or cumulatively with other additives.

Abstract: Apparatus for lifting and positioning mobile homes has a slide movably mounted upon a track. An elevator is supported on the slide. Hydraulic cylinders are provided for independently raising and lowering opposite ends of an elevator platform and for sliding the slide and the elevator supported thereon. A utility vehicle is hitched to the slide.

Abstract: A positioning device for docking one mobile home with respect to another. The positioner includes at least one trolley and preferrably two trolleys which allow the one mobile home to be adjusted with respect to its longitudinal axis and latitudinal axis. The trolley is carried on a support configured as a pair of interconnected spaced parallel "I" beams and the trolley is capable of orienting the one mobile home by rotating the mobile home about a longitudinal center line because the trolley support has two pairs of support legs, with each pair independently operated. The leg pairs are disposed at opposed extremities of the support to elevate either end of the support. A pair of centrally disposed wheels move from a retracted to a deployed configuration and are independently powered for additional maneuverability of the positioner.

Abstract: A trailer for towing by family saloon cars and the like has a wheeled frame (12) with a towing hitch (34) at the front. The frame has a respective ramp rail (22) at each side to enable a skip (14) to be drawn onto the frame, a support wheel (25) of the skip engaging on each rail. The skip can carry heavy bulk loads such as sand or bricks in the region of a ton which normal car trailers could not support. In addition, the mounting of the skip on the trailer frame by means of support wheels enables the skip to be pivoted in situ to tip out its load. Tipping, and mounting and demounting of the skip are effected using winch (16) supported on the frame near the towing hitch. The trailer also has a pivotable ramp (50) enabling the trailer to be used to carry heavy plant such as a cement mixer or roller.

Abstract: A system for carriage of a shelter such as a garage in erected form with a trailer or truck adapted to readily mount and carry such shelter on it such that the truck or trailer may be conveniently used to carry loads on a work site; the shelter forms a garage for the trailer or truck, and the latter is also used to readily move the shelter or garage to another site whenever desired. The trailer includes laterally extending arms to engage under the lateral sills of the shelter and the latter has a front wall with portions folding away for the passage of the arms upon loading and unloading of the shelter on the trailer or truck.

Abstract: A movable frame slidably supported on a mobile chassis, pivot points on each of opposite sides of the movable frame, a pair of extendable members pivotally mounted at one end to each of said pivot points, the other ends of each extendable member being pivoted at spaced points on the chassis and means for individually and independently actuating the extendable members to position the movable frame about the top side of the chassis. The movable frame can rotatably support a load-carrying table and polytetrafluoroethylene plates may be used as bearing surfaces between the chassis and the movable frame and the movable frame and the rotatable table.

Abstract: A jacking assembly for positioning portable structures, mobile homes or the like includes at least two vertically operating jacks arranged as a pair on an elongated roller bed, which may be arranged in a parallel fashion with a second pair of jacks on a second roller bed. A horizontal operating jack associates one vertically operating jack with the roller bed to provide movement thereto. An adjustable link interconnects the one vertically operating jack on the roller bed so that the movement imposed upon the one vertically operating jack of the pair by the horizontal jack is translated to the other vertically operating jack. A hydraulic control system is provided to selectively actuate individual jacks from a position remote of the roller beds. A method is disclosed to use with the assembly to remove rack and warp from portable structures during positioning.

Abstract: A transportable bed useful as a support for industrial equipment and machinery, during erection, transportation and installation thereof. The transportable bed comprises a horizontal floor on which the industrial equipment and machinery can be mounted, a central strengthening structure extending downwardly from the support and comprising at least two laterally spaced-apart girders, and side supports for supporting the sides of the floor.

Abstract: A jacking assembly for positioning portable structures, mobile homes or the like includes at least two vertically operating jacks arranged as a pair on an elongated roller bed, which may be arranged in a parallel fashion with a second pair of jacks on a second roller bed. A horizontal operating jack associates one vertically operating jack with the roller bed to provide movement thereto. An adjustable link interconnects the one vertically operating jack on the roller bed so that the movement imposed upon the one vertically operating jack of the pair by the horizontal jack is translated to the other vertically operating jack. A hydraulic control system is provided to selectively actuate individual jacks from a position remote of the roller beds.

Abstract: A method and fixture for lateral and longitudinal positioning of mobile home or modular housing units on the foundation site is disclosed, particularly related to positioning more than one module sometimes referred to as double wide or other structural units, such as modular subunits with respect to each other incidental to assembly operations. The method includes the procedure of initially installing one of the double wide or other structural unit on a foundation including a plurality of stanchions, positioning a second structural unit adjacent the position of the first structural unit with a clearance space therebetween for carrying out steps preparatory to joining of the units, the second unit being positioned on a series of temporary cross beams supported on the foundation stanchions and engaging the structural units underframe members.