Abstract: Arrangement for moving a heavy load wherein the arrangement includes at least one actuating unit. The at least one actuating unit utilizes a support for supporting the heavy load. A plurality of jacks are coupled to the support. A first movable element is adapted to slide within a channel of the support. The first movable element is movable in reciprocating manner. A second movable element is adapted to slide within the channel of the support. The second movable element slidably engages the first movable element and is movable in reciprocating manner. An actuating system is used for controlling sliding movements of the first and second movable elements. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 2004
Date of Patent:
November 6, 2007
Assignee:
Compagnie Francaise Eiffel Construction Metallique
Abstract: Arrangement for moving a heavy load wherein the arrangement includes at least one actuating unit. The at least one actuating unit utilizes a support for supporting the heavy load. A plurality of jacks are coupled to the support. A first movable element is adapted to slide within a channel of the support. The first movable element is movable in reciprocating manner. A second movable element is adapted to slide within the channel of the support. The second movable element slidably engages the first movable element and is movable in reciprocating manner. An actuating system is used for controlling sliding movements of the first and second movable elements. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 2, 2004
Publication date:
November 18, 2004
Applicant:
Compagnie Francaise Eiffel Construction Metallique