Abstract: A warehouse stacker crane for inserting and removing a load in a storage station of a storage rack including a chassis movable horizontally along an aisle adjacent the storage rack, a carriage on the chassis which is movable vertically to a position aligned with the storage station, and load-grasping apparatus on the carriage for releasably grasping the load and for inserting and removing it from the storage station. The load grasping apparatus comprises a horizontally disposed rotatable splined shaft on which a pair of arms is mounted. The arms have load-engaging devices at their distal ends. The arms are swingable in horizontally spaced apart parallel vertical planes 15 as the shaft is selectively rotated. The arms are also slidably movable axially on the shaft toward and away from each other to grasp and release the load by a selectively operable actuator connected therebetween. Prior to load insertion and removal the arms are drawn toward each other to engage the load.

Abstract: A transport cart for material carriers such as bobbins or drums having threads or other elongated material wound thereon, has a cart frame with wheels and a tilting frame journalled in said cart frame. The tilting frame carries two parallel skids for supporting a material carrier on its rollers. The tilting frame is tiltable between a first position in which the skids extend horizontally for loading a material carrier onto the cart, and a second position in which the skids extend vertically for unloading a material carrier, or vice versa.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand truck for lifting and transporting one or more spools of electrical wire or the like, and for supporting the spools for unreeling. The truck includes a frame with a main spool support mounted thereon. The main spool support includes a pair of standards mounted on the support members and constructed to support a shaft therebetween upon which a main spool can be mounted. Webs with apertures for holding auxiliary spool support shafts are mounted along the support members.

Abstract: A rack (28) which supports the beads (12) in a separated condition is transported to the storing and feeding apparatus (10) where the rack (28) is used to place the beads (12) around a plurality of continuous conveyors (20) which are expanded to grip the beads (12). After the rack (28) is removed from the feeding and storing apparatus (10), the conveyors (20) are actuated simultaneously and intermittently to feed the beads (12) to a bead transfer member. The apparatus (10) includes means (64,66,89) to adjust and level the conveyors (20) to accommodate a range of bead sizes and means (118) to insure feeding of one bead (12) at a time.

Abstract: A stocker in a reel supply apparatus can support and deliver various kinds of reels having different outer peripheral diameters. It has a housing mounted on a reversely revolvable cylindrical body. At the both sides of the housing, reel supporting frames are provided in such a manner as to extend toward the opposite directions. Within the reel supporting frame structures, revolvable threaded shafts are disposed. Pushers are engaged with the revolvable threaded shafts in order to move along the supporting frame structures, respectively.

Abstract: A mechanism for rotating a hollow coil of wound material about its longitudinal axis, the mechanism comprising one or more rollers affixed to a cantilevered support with the mechanism adapted for a telescope fit into the hollow interior of the coil. The rollers are capable of being rotated about their axes and are positioned and attached to the support so as to contact the interior surface of the coil with their axes parallel to the longitudinal axis of the coil whereby the coil may be rotated to wind or unwind material on or off of the coil.

Abstract: A printed product coil or wound product package consists of a hollow winding core or mandrel upon which mutually slightly overlapping printed products as well as a winding band or partitioning strap wound in between the winding layers are wound-up. The winding band is maintained under tension and holds the coil together. The winding core has a lesser width than the printed products which means that the winding core is recessed in relation to the end faces of the printed product coil and permits stacking a series of the printed product coils with their end faces in intimate contact.

Abstract: A silo mover apparatus comprising a main frame that is movable across the ground on a plurality of support wheels, and which has a subframe pivotallymounted thereon adjacent one end. The subframe can be raised about the pivot to a substantially vertical position through the use of hydraulic cylinders, stabilized in position adjacent to a silo to be moved, clamped to the silo by straps, after the silo has been suitably reinforced, and then the silo can be lifted and tilted downwardly with the subframe to rest on the main frame for transport to a new location. At the new location the silo is then raised by raising the subframe about its pivot, to place the silo onto the desired platform, after which the members that clamp the silo and subframe together are removed.

Abstract: A gripping mechanism for clamping a hydraulic cylinder is adapted to be releasably mounted on the fork of a fork lift truck and is adapted to be rotated to different angular positions about an axis extending longitudinally of the truck. The gripping mechanism also may be used to enable a chain fall to lift either a horizontally disposed cylinder or a vertically disposed cylinder.

Abstract: A multiple-use utility jack and tire changing tool which includes a base framework which is movable along the ground for application of a number of different attachment tools. An elongated mast extends upwardly from the base framework and has a masthead which is movable along the mast. The masthead has supports positioned along its vertical length for selective height-wise placement of attachments. These attachments include but are not limited to an assembly for rotatably supporting a vehicle tire, a fork, a fork with a V-bar addition, a boom, and an elbow lift. The assembly for rotatably supporting a vehicle tire includes an outwardly extending arm having at its end two tandem wheels which are aligned in the same plane and have rotational axes parallel to one another in a horizontal plane. The tandem wheels engage the top and side of the rim of the vehicle tire and cause the vehicle tire to be lifted when the masthead is lifted.

Abstract: For the purpose of feeding glass tubes (2) to a glass-processing machine, use is made of an appliance which essentially comprises a glass-tube magazine (1), a separating unit (17), and an endless conveyor (25), the latter being fitted with feeding tongs (23). Individual glass tubes (2) are supplied to the feeding tongs (23) by the separating unit (17). The glass-tube magazine (1) can be loaded with a bundle of glass tubes.

Abstract: A pipelaying appliance (1) is removably connected to the bucket (2) of an excavator with the aid of a gripping means (3) mounted on the bucket. The appliance includes two gripping arms (7, 8) of which one thrusts into the pipe (9) and the other is situated on the outside of the pipe. The gripping arms are movable to and from each other and are connected to the appliance so that the clamping force of the gripping arms on the pipe wall will be proportional to the weight of the pipe carried by the appliance.

Abstract: An apparatus for picking up and laying down pipe is arranged so that pipe movement is directed toward the hole axis or rotary table. When the pipe carrier stops movement toward the hole axis, the end of the pipe joint being delivered toward the hole is positioned above the rotary table and beyond an upstanding support carried by the rig which carries the load of the pipe joint and pipe carrier.

Abstract: An apparatus for picking up and laying down drill pipe casing and the like having a single endless line and support means extending axially of the apparatus toward the drilling rig to move the pivot point of the apparatus rearwardly thereof to increase its resistance against tipping under load. The apparatus also comprises a means for safely loading and unloading a trough and a support pole from the unit.

Abstract: A pipe supporting structure adaptable to be installed for use on machinery such as on a backhoe including an elongated member formed by angularly related portions including a first portion insertable into a pipe section to be supported from one end, the first portion having a pipe engaging member adjacent to the insertable end thereof for engaging the inner surface of the pipe section to be supported at an intermediate location therealong, another pipe engaging member on the elongated member spaced from the aforesaid pipe engaging member for engaging the outer surface of the pipe section adjacent to the end thereof into which the first portion is inserted, and a second portion of the elongated member having a portion thereon for attaching the structure to the machinery on which it is to be installed.

Abstract: A device for holding nested bell and plain end push on joint pipes in a fixed position utilizing a novel frame work of simple members fastened firmly together. The inner pipe may be held concentrically or eccentrically with respect to the outer pipe.Padding may be added to protect inside coatings, and safety strapping offers added security that allows an abrasion resistant sheet to be held in place until disassembly occurs.

Abstract: A transport vehicle particularly for moving large structural members such as prefabricated concrete enclosures is provided with a lifting device which may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and which consists of a support arm pivotal about a first axis extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The support arm is arranged to be inserted into an enclosure or other load to be transported by an end thereof opposite said first axis which has a support device thereon pivotally mounted for rotation about a second axis parallel to said first axis.

Abstract: A crane for lifting and transporting a load such as a heavy metal coil. An overhead winch lifts and lowers a load carriage and the load attached thereto, and a powered wheeled trolley moves the load horizontally above a floor. Attached to the carriage is a clamp, which engages the coil through its center aperture and its periphery. The clamp has two jaws, one movable with respect to the other, the movable jaw also having a movable gripping surface that moves on an inclined surface of the movable jaw towards the fixed jar to ensure a tight wedging engagement of the load. The jaws and gripping surfaces provide a nonpowered, mechanically firm grip on the load once it has been engaged by the jaws. The coil may be lifted with the jaws when its center aperture is vertically or horizontally disposed, and the load may be placed for storage in either position as well.

Abstract: An apparatus for lowering and raising concrete pipe from a vertical position comprising an open ring plate pivotedly mounted on a vehicle having a lifting assembly to raise and lower the open ring plate.

Abstract: A self-loading and unloading carpet cart is a light-weight, two-wheeled, tiltable cart having an endless belt conveyor centered above and between the wheels. A dual-drum winch is mounted forwardly of the wheels. For loading a carpet roll on the conveyor, the cart is positioned at one end of the roll with the conveyor aligned lengthwise with the roll. A cable connected to each winch drum is extensible rearwardly along the sides of the conveyor to connect to opposite sides of a carpet roll yoke. The yoke is adapted to engage the remote end of the carpet roll so that the roll can be winched onto the conveyor. A reversible, variable-speed electric motor is drivably connected to the conveyor, wheels and winch via separate clutches. The conveyor, wheels and winch are synchronized so that they can be operated separately or together in various combinations to load, transport, or unload a carpet roll in a variety of situations.

Abstract: A pipe nesting and denesting apparatus is efficiency in transportation of many pipes different in diameters, and said apparatus can operate in a short time nesting work without injuring pipes. Inside the rails of said apparatus, a receiving stand for receiving pipe which is movable up and down is provided, said pipe is moved by a supporting rod on a carriage, and pipes different in diameters are inserted or pulled up on an adjustable nesting stand.

Abstract: A lift for use in such buffed tire processing operations as inspection, repair and cementing thereof has a carriage supported by a vertical post so as to be moved as by a ram between a lower inoperative position and an upper operative position. A pair of horizontal, motor driven shafts are connected to the carriage and in the inoperative shaft position, a buffed tire or tires supported by the free end of a hanger of a mobile rack may be brought into a position in which the shafts extend freely therethrough. In the operative position of the carriage, the tire or tires through which the shafts extend are supported entirely thereby so that they may be rotated and processed and the carriage then lowered until the processed tires are again supported by the hanger of the mobile rack.

Abstract: A carriage comprises a frame having load-bearing and guide rollers to enable it to roll longitudinally of a tube bundle puller while supporting a tube bundle. On each of two sides of the frame the carriage has two links which are commonly pivoted at one end and at their other ends are provided with members engaged by an elongate bolt rotation of which causes the members to move towards or away from one another. The carriage permits tube bundles of various diameter to be supported directly or indirectly by the members at a proper height.

Abstract: In a device for picking up tubular workpieces sequentially from a stack, and supplying the same to a subsequent stage, at least one truck is provided so as to be reciprocable between a loading position and an unloading position. In the loading position, the tubular workpieces are stacked up on the truck in an orderly manner into a number of layers, each layer including a plurality of rows each including a number of axially aligned tubular workpieces. A workpiece carrying bar reciprocable between an advanced position passing through the inner bores of a row of the tubular workpieces and a retracting position freeing the row, device for shifting the workpiece carrying bar horizontally and vertically, and devices for controlling the operation of the aforementioned devices are further provided.

Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle having a pair of grappling devices supported from the vehicle and powered by an operating device. The vehicle while maintaining an elongated pipe within the grappling device moves in a horizontal direction to connect the held pipe with previously laid pipe. While the vehicle moves toward the previously laid pipe, the carried pipe may be moved to the left or right or simultaneously raised or lowered to align it with the previously laid pipe. When slip joint pipe is being laid, it may be forcibly connected to the previously laid pipe by the kinetics of the vehicle. When slip joint pipe is laid, no other means need be used to keep the pipes fastened together other than the frictional force caused by the forceable insertion of one pipe in another.

Abstract: A lift attachment for a lift truck or other vehicle or support having a vertically adjustable lift bar. The lift attachment includes a housing with upright side walls which bear against the lift bar, a top flange and a bottom mount block which receives and supports one end of a forwardly extending lift rod for supporting coiled goods. The top flange has an upper catch bar extending downwardly and rearwardly for suspension from the top edge of the lift bar of the truck. A pair of catch plates are adjustably mounted upon the lower end of the side walls and include up-turned rearwardly extending lower catches to retainingly engage the bottom edge of the lift bar.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of nesting pipes of varying diameters or unnesting the resulting assembly into individual pipes for efficient transport of the pipes. The apparatus comprises a support arm for supporting a pipe with the arm extending therethrough, a support member for supporting the pipe thereon, a lift for raising or lowering one of the support arm and the support member, e.g. the support member, and a carriage movable axially of the pipe and equipped with the above-mentioned one support element, e.g. the liftable support member. By the movement of the carriage, a pipe on one of the support arm and support member is fitted around the other or around another pipe thereon, or nested pipes are separated. In the above-mentioned example, a pipe on the support member is fitted around the support arm or another pipe thereon.

Abstract: Telescoping vehicles particularly designed and constructed for supporting the opposite ends of elongated members whereby one elongated member is suspended between a pair of the vehicles and a succeeding elongated member is suspended between a succeeding pair of vehicles, the vehicles being so arranged that the rear vehicle of the leading elongated member will nest or telescope within the leading vehicle of the following elongated member in such a manner that the adjacent ends of in-line elongated members will be in abutment.

Abstract: A pipelaying appliance (1) is removably connected to the bucket (2) of an excavator with the aid of a gripping means (3) mounted on the bucket. The appliance includes two gripping arms (7, 8) of which one thrusts into the pipe (9) and the other is situated on the outside of the pipe. The gripping arms are movable to and from each other and are connected to the appliance so that the clamping force of the gripping arms on the pipe wall will be proportional to the weight of the pipe carried by the appliance.