Abstract: Solutions for minimizing the impact of servicing a turbo machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for conveying a turbo machine component can include: a motive system for moving the apparatus along a surface; a platform system operably connected to the motive system, the platform system for supporting the component of the turbo machine, the platform system can include: a first portion fixed to the motive system; and a second portion moveably coupled to the first portion, the second portion for modifying a position of the turbo machine component; and a control system operably connected to the platform system, the control system for controlling at least one of a rate of movement or a direction of the second portion of the platform system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock, having a base, an arm rotatably mounted to the base for rotating between a lowered position out of contact with the vehicle, a partially elevated position and an upright position for contacting the vehicle to restrain the vehicle in a position suitable for loading or unloading, an arm rotator, a position sensor to detect the rotational position of the arm, a lock and a lock actuator for locking the arm, and a controller in operative communication with the position sensor for determining the position of the vehicle relative to the dock upon contact between the arm and the vehicle for actuating the lock to retain the arm in the upright position to restrain the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle restraint restrains a vehicle at a loading dock by engaging a rail that is part of the vehicle's support frame, wherein the rail is normally used for adjusting the position of the vehicle's rear wheels. In a preferred embodiment, the restraint includes an adjustable-length arm attachable between the vehicle and the loading dock. The arm includes a retractable or removable pin that engages one of a series of holes in the rail or releasably engages some feature of the loading dock. In some examples, the restraint clamps onto the rail, particularly if the rail has no available open holes for a pin to be inserted. In some cases, the restraint also provides the vehicle with vertical support.

Abstract: The invention is a tool used for aiding in the removal of material from the forks of a forklift to the overhead rack system of a pickup truck. After a forklift loaded with material lowers its forks onto a truck's overhead rack system, the forklift draws away, forcing the material against the Load Sweep. This force is transferred through the Load Sweep into the stationary overhead rack system attached to the vehicle. The forks then withdraw, allowing the material to drop onto the overhead rack system.

Abstract: An anchor box for being placed in a solid structure includes a housing member for providing housing for the anchor box and an anchor member connected to the housing member and extending to the solid structure. The anchor member may extend through a side of the housing member, and the anchor member may include a curved portion. The anchor member may include an angled portion, and the anchor member may include a longitudinal portion. The curved portion of the anchor member may be enclosed by the housing member, and a section of the angled portion of the anchor member may be enclosed by the housing member. A longitudinal portion of the anchor member may be external to the housing member, and the housing member may include a depression member to secure the housing member within the solid structure. The housing member may include a outwardly projecting member, and the housing member may include a peripheral lip around a front member of the housing member. The solid structure may be concrete.

Abstract: A vehicle restraint restricts the movement of a vehicle at a loading dock by engaging the vehicle's RIG (rear impact guard). The vehicle restraint includes a barrier carried by a vertically translatable track follower, the barrier being driven by a motor or some other type of power unit. A RIG sensor detects the RIG's horizontal position relative to the barrier and can periodically energize the motor to maintain the barrier in generally continuous contact with the RIG, even if the RIG moves horizontally away from the barrier. Detection of such horizontal movement of the RIG triggers the barrier to move accordingly to reduce a horizontal gap that may have formed between the RIG and the barrier.

Abstract: A pick up and delivery system for use with mobile robots which have a body with a horizontal upper surface and at least one vertical side. The robot has at least one shelf, each of which contains a stop bar containing a retaining device. The system further uses multiple stations, each of which contain at least one pallet retaining surface to contain at least two pallets. The pallet retaining surfaces are provided with a holding device at the pick up area and a holding device at the delivery area. Pallets are used to retain the items being transferred with each of the pallets having a securing device that interacts with the holding device and retaining device. The strength of the holding device at the pick up area is less than the holding device at the delivery area, with the robot's retaining device having a strength between the strength of the holding devices. The mobile robot picks up a pallet from a first station, and delivers the pallet to a second station.

Abstract: A pick up and delivery system for use with mobile robots which have a body with a horizontal upper surface and at least one vertical side. The robot has at least one shelf, each of which contains a stop bar containing a retaining device. The system further uses multiple stations, each of which contain at least one pallet retaining surface to contain at least two pallets. The pallet retaining surfaces are provided with a holding device at the pick up area and a holding device at the delivery area. Pallets are used to retain the items being transferred with each of the pallets having a securing device that interacts with the holding device and retaining device. The strength of the holding device at the pick up area is less than the holding device at the delivery area, with the robot's retaining device having a strength between the strength of the holding devices. The mobile robot picks up a pallet from a first station, and delivers the pallet to a second station.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for blocking a vehicle, comprising a guide track which can be disposed along a driveway, a carriage which engages on the guide track and is displaceable therealong in guided manner and which is provided with transversely protruding wheel engaging means and locking means for locking the carriage, wherein the guide track comprises on a front end a part extending upward from close to the driveway and, connecting thereto, a part extending substantially parallel to the driveway, and the carriage engages on the guide track close to a front end and a rear end.

Abstract: A dumping system for pick-up trucks including a slidable member disposed within the bed of the pick-up truck. The slidable member generally includes a sliding vertical dump board positioned essentially perpendicular with respect to the truck bed. The vertical dump board is positioned along the inner edge of the bed in a starting orientation and along the outer edge of the bed in an ending orientation. A stabilizing mechanism is fixed to the ground surface and couplable with the slidable member whereby forward movement of the pick-up truck will allow the slidable member to force the debris out through the tailgate in an open orientation. The stabilizing member may comprise of an inverted L-shaped arm member engagable with the sliding vertical plate and a base member fixed to the ground. Alternatively, the stabilizing member may be a cable fixed to the base member.

Abstract: A cargo transfer system provides a transport trailer floor with a plurality of guide tracks that slidably support a floor platform having substantially the same dimensions as the full size cargo floor of the trailer; a similar plurality of support guide tracks being provided in a shipping/receiving facility arranged for axial and elevational alignment with the guide tracks of a transport trailer positioned in the loading/unloading bay of the facility. A powered drive mechanism associated with the guide tracks in the facility releasably engages a floor platform member to push or pull the floor platform member along the aligned guide tracks between the transport trailer and the facility whereby to load or unload the entire contents of transport trailers in a single movement of the floor platform therebetween.

Abstract: A system for loading and unloading a machine tool provides a loading unit having a loading unit chassis. Two fixing devices each have a fixing piece disposed on the machine tool and having a receiving section, and a mating piece mounted on the loading unit chassis and having a configuration for engagement with the receiving section. The fixing devices are disposed vertically displaced from one another permitting simultaneous engagement. A bearing structure has rollers and supports the loading unit chassis on a surface. The bearing structure is vertically displaceable relative to the loading unit chassis to permit lifting and lowering of the loading unit chassis for engagement and disengagement of the first and second fixing devices. In an embodiment the receiving sections are slots arranged in a bottom of each of the fixing pieces and the configuration of the mating pieces is an upwardly directed engagement member.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting valuables is provided which comprises at least a vehicle (2) provided with a loading space (3) with containers (4) for valuables (5) which may be received therein, removed therefrom, respectively. The apparatus also includes a loading arrangement for loading the containers (4) in the loading space (3), removing them therefrom, respectively.

Abstract: A system for storing a carrying truck uncoupled from a self-propelled truck moving along a given passage. So that such uncoupled carrying truck may be stored at a storage area outside and angular relative to the passage, the system includes a direction change device disposed at a point of the passage where the carrying truck is uncoupled from the self-propelled truck, and a truck hitching device disposed in the storage area such as to orient towards that point of passage. The direction change device includes a rotary disc member and an elevating element for raising the carrying truck and orienting the same towards the storage area. The truck hitching device includes fore-and-aft movable elements for hitching and drawing the carrying truck which has been changed its direction by the direction change device, towards the storage area.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a loading car to a sterilizer chamber having a frame defining an opening, the apparatus comprises a chamber track adapted for supporting the loading car and wherein the chamber track is positioned within the chamber; a carriage track adapted for supporting the loading car and wherein the carriage track is configured to extend parallel to and in axial alignment with the chamber track; connecting devices mounted on an end of the carriage track; and a bridge having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bridge pivotally mounted adjacent the opening of the chamber wherein the bridge may pivot between an open and a closed position, the top surface adapted for supporting the loading car, and the bridge having receiving devices adapted for receiving the connecting devices when the bridge is in the open position.

Abstract: An infusion supply apparatus is provided which can be connected with a stationary apparatus such as an overhead support (1) on the one hand, and with a patient transporter (3) on the other hand. In order to allow an easy and locking transfer from one such apparatus to the other the stationary apparatus (1), the patient transporter (3) and a mobile chassis (5) each have a coupling member (2, 4, 9) and a support for the medical appliances has a coupler system (13) cooperating with respective two such coupling members. The coupling system (13) comprises a locking apparatus (19, 20) which unlocks for selective release of an engagement if two coupling members engage the coupling system and which locks upon engagement of a single coupling member.

Abstract: A dual tarpaulin unloading system which rests in the bed of a vehicle. The second end of the first tarpaulin is attached to the bed of the vehicle by a single mechanical arrangement which allows the unloading system to detach after the unloading cycle is complete. The payload to be transported and unloaded rests on the upper surface of the second tarpaulin. At the dumping site, the vehicle door bed is opened and the first end of the first tarpaulin and the first end of the second tarpaulin are attached to a drawing strap. The opposite end of the drawing strap is attached to established anchorage. The vehicle then moves in a direction away from the established anchorage. The weight of the payload on the first and second tarpaulin coupled with the movement of the vehicle forces the payload off the vehicle bed and onto the ground.

Abstract: A transport carriage for the operating table platform of an operatng table with a liftable operating table platform, with at least two transport rolls of the transport carriage being supported on their axes for slidable movement in the axial direction.

Abstract: A highway trailer entry guide is provided for mounting on the left and right stiles of a building entranceway for cargo to be loaded or unloaded through the rear entranceway of a highway trailer by a fork lift truck. The entry guide includes a slidable and pivotable extension member permitting engagement with the vertical edges of the entranceway of a highway trailer to thereby permit application to various configurations to accomplish the guide function.

Abstract: Apparatus for receiving and/or delivering articles comprises a generally horizontal conveyor having a number of cars arranged to travel along it. A receiving station and a delivering station are located in the path of travel of the cars along the conveyor. Each car has doors at its ends which are normally kept closed but which are arranged to open as the car approaches the receiving end delivering stations and to close on leaving the stations. The receiving station has a plate located below the base of the car but engageable therewith and means are provided to retain articles in the car on the plate as the car passes through the receiving station. The delivering station has a similar plate located below the base of the car but engageable therewith and a mechanism is provided to retain articles on the plate until the car passes through the delivering station when it picks up the articles from the plate automatically.

Abstract: The leveler is positioned upon the flat top surface of the truck apron at some predetermined position in front of the dock. In the down position the surface cover plate of the leveler is parallel with the flat top surface of the truck apron. The lifting is provided by hydraulic cylinders secured to the leveler inwardly from the rear whereby avoiding interference with ancillary dock equipment. Thus, an aperture can be provided in the rear to accommodate a truck restraining device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for a hydraulic lifting table of the scissor type with at least two pairs of scissor arms (1, 2) pivotally attached to one another. These are attached at their ends to a lower frame section (3) and an upper table section (4) in such a way as to be capable of pivoting and rolling. The arrangement also comprises a centrally positioned power transmission arrangement pivotally attached to the frame section, being preferably a hydraulic cylinder, the piston rod (8) of which is so arranged as to engage via rollers (9) with guide curves (10, 11). One (10) of these is attached to the frame section (3), and the other (11) is operatively connected to a pair of scissor arms (1). The guide curves (10, 11) are moved towards and away from one another by the rollers (9) for the purpose of raising the lifting table and vice versa.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting a transfer truck to a flat bed or the like comprising a storage bin for aiding in removal of a truck module, such as a dump box, from a truck body, then storing the same until it is needed again. The apparatus includes upstanding side walls and a rear wall with a pair of ramps mounted to the rear wall and brackets at the front of the side walls. The ramps allow rollers on the dump box to roll up the ramp onto the top thereof and the brackets support the front of the dump box. the truck body can then be moved away from the dump box, after disengagement thereof, until it is desired to re-mount the dump box. Of course, other truck modules, such as water tanks, flat beds, etc. can be so mounted and de-mounted.

Abstract: A ditch, for example in the form of a cable or pipe channel, is uniformly filled with sand with the aid of a movable, funnel shaped container (1) for the sand, equipped with a conveyor feed screw (6) reaching from the container bottom to a container discharge member at an upper edge of the container. The discharge member includes a discharge opening in the upper container edge (5) below the upper end of the feed screw (6). A second conveyor in the form of a chute (7) is arranged to reach with its upper end to a point below the discharge opening when the chute is provided into its operating condition. The lower end of the chute reaches over the central area of a ditch (11). A guide member (8) at the lower end of the chute reaches into the ditch and slides or rolls along one ditch wall. Thus, the lower end of the chute which is able to swing or journal about a vertical axis, is maintained above the ditch even if the container on a carriage does not move exactly in parallel to the ditch.

Abstract: A device and a method for repositioning loads carried on slip sheets in restricted space locations. The device comprises a pair of elongated gripping members, a plurality of vice devices operatively engaged with the gripping members to move the gripping members between open and locked positions, and system for pulling the gripping members transversely to their elongated axis. According to the method, a slip sheet is positioned and clamped between the gripping members and is then pulled. Preferably, a pulley for changing the direction of an applied pulling force will be employed.

Abstract: The automatic controlling of a hopper door of a moving dump vehicle is actuated in sequence by a wayside mechanical trip and subsequently by a wayside inductive signal. An automatic preliminary check is made of the control system immediately upon actuation by the wayside mechanical trip to detect proper or improper setting of the portion of the control system which responds to the wayside inductive signal, and if an improper setting is detected, the control system is disarmed to avoid prematurely dumping the load from the vehicle.