Abstract: A load orienting device and method of operating the load orienting device are disclosed. The load orienting device includes a frame, first and second posts disposed on the frame, and first and second propellers disposed on the first and second posts, respectively. The first and second posts are movable to adjust a distance between the first and second propellers and a controller operates the first and second propellers to adjust an orientation of the load orienting device relative to a vertical axis of the load orienting device.

Abstract: A load orienting device and method of operating the load orienting device are disclosed. The load orienting device includes a frame, first and second posts disposed on the frame, and first and second propellers disposed on the first and second posts, respectively. The first and second posts are movable to adjust a distance between the first and second propellers and a controller operates the first and second propellers to adjust an orientation of the load orienting device relative to a vertical axis of the load orienting device.

Abstract: A stack of crane mats can be lifted by a sling which engages two or more lifting portions mounted to recessed walls. The lifting portions are configured such that a sling can lift a stack of mats. Each lifting portion includes an arm having a proximal end attached to a recessed wall of the mat and a distal end attached to a plate. A protrusion is mounted on each arm such that when the mats are stacked, the protrusions over lower mats are nested within recessed cutouts of upper mats. After a stack is landed, the sling may retain one or more upper crane mats and lift them away from a lower crane mat.

Abstract: A stack of crane mats can be lifted by a sling which engages two or more lifting portions mounted to recessed walls. The lifting portions are configured such that a sling can lift a stack of mats. Each lifting portion includes an arm having a proximal end attached to a recessed wall of the mat and a distal end attached to a plate. A protrusion is mounted on each arm such that when the mats are stacked, the protrusions over lower mats are nested within recessed cutouts of upper mats. After a stack is landed, the sling may retain one or more upper crane mats and lift them away from a lower crane mat.

Abstract: A crane mat system includes a top surface and a bottom surface constructed of steel plates. The top surface and the bottom surface are joined by one or more sides and an internal support structure. Two or more lifting portions are mounted to recessed walls. Each lifting portion includes an arm having a proximal end attached to a recessed wall of the mat and a distal end attached to a plate. Each arm is mounted above the midline of the height of the mat. A protrusion is mounted on each arm such that when the mats are stacked, the protrusions over lower mats are nested within recessed cutouts of upper mats. The lifting portions are configured such that a sling can lift a stack of mats.

Abstract: A crane mat system includes a top surface and a bottom surface constructed of steel plates. The top surface and the bottom surface are joined by one or more sides and an internal support structure. Two or more lifting portions are mounted to recessed walls. Each lifting portion includes an arm having a proximal end attached to a recessed wall of the mat and a distal end attached to a plate. Each arm is mounted above the midline of the height of the mat. A protrusion is mounted on each arm such that when the mats are stacked, the protrusions over lower mats are nested within recessed cutouts of upper mats. The lifting portions are configured such that a sling can lift a stack of mats.

Abstract: A device for storing a fork lift carriage and a plurality of lift forks when each are detached from a fork lift truck. The device having a base frame with a plurality of sides, a leg portion extending downward from an end of each of the plurality of sides forming the base frame, a plurality of elongated fork storage containers attached to the base frame, and a carriage support rack to the base frame opposite of the plurality of fork storage containers.