Abstract: An award includes a representation of at least a portion of a world globe and three human figures in yoga postures imposed on its surface. The three human figures include a figure in a sitting position with legs stretched out and arms raised; a figure supported on its shoulders, curled with its chin near its chest and its legs stretched back over its head, and a figure in a kneeling position with its head bent back. The three dimensional sculpture assembly of a globe and human figures is an iconic and enduring symbol of the “Manitowoc Spirit of Innovation,” It utilizes symbols “???” or “??{dot over (?)}”=Manito in yoga postures representing the Native American origin of the word “Manitowoc” to demonstrate Manitowoc's belief in the value creation business model, such as “Inside Out”, “Co-Creation” and “Outside In”, along with a team spirit to provide a superior customer experience.

Abstract: A counterweight installation and removal apparatus for a truck-mounted crane includes a counterweight having a bottom surface, a plurality of rollers attached to either the bottom surface of the counterweight or to a crane carrier deck, and at least one inclined surface positioned on the other of the bottom surface of the counterweight or the crane carrier deck to engage the plurality of rollers when the counterweight is installed and removed.

Abstract: An automatic ice making machine is disclosed having a coolant/refrigerant system, a water/ice system, a cleaning/sterilizing system and a microprocessor operated control system interconnecting the above systems. Methods for automatically cleaning the ice makers water/ice systems and establishing safeguards and monitoring of system readiness and operation are also provided.

Abstract: A ring for supporting a lift crane includes at least two ring segments each having two ends, the ends of the ring segments comprising at least one horizontal plate and at least one vertical plate. The horizontal plates and the vertical plates of adjacent ends of the ring segments are disconnectably secured to one another to form the ring support. In a preferred embodiment, the horizontal plates are connected by a vertical pin and the vertical plates are connected by a horizontal pin.

Abstract: A longitudinally divisible crane boom segment includes at least a first and a second section that are easily nested together for transport. The sections each include at least one chord member, at least one bracket attached to the section, and a plurality of partial lacing elements. Each partial lacing element has a first end permanently attached to the at least one chord member and a second end. The second end of at least one of the plurality of partial lacing elements of the first section is connectable to a bracket attached to the second section to hold the sections in a nested fashion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for self-assembling and self-disassembling a large capacity crawler crane. The method uses the load hoist line of a crane to remove the equalizer from the boom. The method also uses a hydraulic cylinder to support, raise and lower the boom after the equalizer has been removed from the boom. Finally, the boom butt can be disassembled into several parts.

Abstract: A system and method for aligning the upper works assembly to the lower works assembly of a crane to facilitate redecking of the assemblies. The system and method involves suspending, preferably by pendants, the lower works from the upper works in such a manner that the influence of gravity will automatically level and align the lower works with the upper works. Alignment and redecking are accomplished without transferring the weight of the upper works assembly to lower works assembly.

Abstract: An automatic ice making machine is disclosed having a coolant/refrigerant system, a water/ice system, a cleaning/sterilizing system and a microprocessor operated control system interconnecting the above systems. Methods for automatically cleaning the ice maker's water/ice systems and establishing safeguards and monitoring of system readiness and operation are also provided.

Abstract: A longitudinally divisible crane boom segment includes a plurality of sections that are easily transportable. The sections each include at least one chord member, and a plurality of partial lacing elements. Each partial lacing element has a first end permanently attached to the at least one chord member and a second end connectable to one or more corresponding ends of plurality of partial lacing elements attached to a chord member of another section. Preferably the partial lacing elements are connected by dovetail connectors.

Abstract: A system for aligning a crane upper works with a crane lower works for redecking the upper works with the lower works comprises at least one roller operatively connected to at least one of the upper works and the lower works, and at least one surface operatively connected to at least one of the upper works and the lower works. The at least one roller is engagable with the at least one surface such that the roller moves along the surface under the influence of gravity for aligning the upper works with the lower works. A method for aligning a crane upper works with a crane lower works for redecking the upper works with the lower works is also provided.

Abstract: An improved control system for operation of a liftcrane having mechanical subsystems powered by a engine and connected thereto by a closed loop hydraulic system with one or more individual closed hydraulic loops. The liftcrane includes controls for outputting signals for operation of the mechanical subsystems and a programmable controller connected and responsive to the controls and connected to the mechanical subsystems. The programmable controller is capable of running a routine for controlling the mechanical subsystems. A first set of sensors is operable to sense the pressure in the closed loop hydraulic system at each of the mechanical subsystems in a first set of mechanical subsystems and provide an output to the programmable controller indicative of the hydraulic pressure sensed.

Abstract: An automatic self-cleaning self-sterilizing ice making machine is having a coolant/refrigerant system, a water-ice system, a cleaning/sterilizing system and a microprocessor operated control system interconnecting the above systems. Methods for automatically cleaning ice maker water-ice systems and establishing safeguards and monitoring of system readiness and operation are also provided.

Abstract: A cabinet for a reach-in cooler includes at least one door and a window located within the at least one door. The window is sized to be no larger than one third the surface area of the door.

Abstract: A reach-in cooler with interchangeable refrigerator and freezer systems is disclosed. The reach-in cooler comprises an insulated cabinet member with walls including at least one door opening and a floor completing the cabinet body, but with an open roof area; an insulated roof member configured to close the open roof area of the cabinet; a refrigeration system comprising a condenser and a compressor mounted on the top of the roof member, an evaporator mounted on the bottom of the roof member and refrigeration lines connecting the evaporator to the condenser and the compressor running through the insulated roof member; and sealing means for providing an air tight seal between the cabinet member and the roof member when the roof member is placed to close off the open roof area of the cabinet.

Abstract: A quick-connect system is disclosed for sectional boom members for cranes and the like. The sectional boom members comprise chords for carrying compressive loads, each chord terminating in an end configured to abut against an end of a chord of an adjacent sectional boom member. The quick-connect system comprises at least one easily alignable connector secured to the ends of at least one of the chords, the connector comprising a compressive load bearing surface intersected by the intersection of the vertical and horizontal neutral axes of the chord to which the connector is attached.

Abstract: An improved evaporator/ice forming assembly for an ice machine is disclosed. The assembly comprises evaporator tubing sections having one or more integrally formed fin elements; evaporator system connectors adapted for connecting the tubing sections together to form a sealed evaporator section of a refrigeration system; and divider elements adapted to fit together with the one or more fin elements to form a plurality of ice formation pockets. Processes for forming the assembly, as well as an ice machine incorporating the assembly, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A control system for a liftcrane powered by a closed loop hydraulic system. In a liftcrane that includes controls by which an operator can run the liftcrane and mechanical subsystems each powered by a closed loop hydraulic system having a pump and an actuator, the present invention provides a controller responsive to the controls and connected to the mechanical subsystems, and further in which the controller is capable of running a routine for controlling said mechanical subsystems to define operation of the liftcrane.

Abstract: A quick disconnect system for a piece of construction equipment having an upper works rotatably mounted on a lower works, such as a crane, is disclosed. The system includes an adapter plate to which preferably the upper works is releasably connected, such as by pinned links. The adapter plate and preferably the lower works may then be maintained as a unit with a swing bearing therebetween even when the upper works is removed for easy transportation of the equipment. When used with a conventional swing bearing, having an inner race and an outer race, the inner race may be bolted to the lower works and the outer race may be bolted to the adapter plate.

Abstract: A multi-coupling device for connecting multiple hydraulic lines between first and second portions of a crane is disclosed. The device is for use where the crane portions are not aligned with a tolerance as small as that necessary for connecting the hydraulic line couplings. The multi-coupling device comprises a first plate rigidly holding the first part of each of the couplings in a spaced relationship, the first plate being rigidly fixed to a first crane portion; a second plate rigidly holding the second part of each of the couplings in a spaced relation corresponding to the spaced relation of the first coupling parts; a mounting device which mounts the second plate on a second crane portion with a freedom of movement at least as great as the tolerance in alignment between the first and second crane portions; and alignment means for aligning the first and second plates.

Abstract: An ice cube making machine having an inclined ice forming mold over which water is circulated from an underlying sump. The ice forming mold includes an endless, inclined conveyor for delivering the formed ice upwardly to an adjacent, laterally spaced ice storage bin.