Abstract: A system and method for connecting a removable counterweight system to a crane including a lower assembly adapted to be connected to the counterweight system, an upper assembly adapted to be mounted to the crane, and a latch block assembly mounted to the upper assembly. The latch block assembly includes a plurality of blocks cooperating together to form a central counterbore for receiving a stud therein. The blocks are mounted within the upper assembly by at least one axle to allow for rotation of the blocks. A distal end of the stud is removably connected to the latch block assembly to attach the counterweight system to the crane.

Abstract: A mobile scanner includes a base, an articulating boom assembly, a scanning assembly, and a boom-power system. The articulating boom assembly includes a proximal vertical boom section pivotably secured to the base; a distal vertical boom section; and an intermediate horizontal boom section disposed between the proximal vertical boom section and the proximal vertical boom section. The articulating boom assembly forms a general inverted U-shape when in a deployed position, so as to present an opening therethrough for the passing of an object to be scanned. The scanning assembly is disposed at least in part on the distal vertical boom section for scanning the object in the opening. The boom-power system is configured to place the articulating boom assembly into the deployed position. The articulating boom assembly is configured to remain in the deployed position without the boom-power system keeping the articulating boom assembly in the deployed position.

Abstract: A mobile scanner includes a base, an articulating boom assembly, a scanning assembly, and a boom-power system. The articulating boom assembly includes a proximal vertical boom section pivotably secured to the base; a distal vertical boom section; and an intermediate horizontal boom section disposed between the proximal vertical boom section and the proximal vertical boom section. The articulating boom assembly forms a general inverted U-shape when in a deployed position, so as to present an opening therethrough for the passing of an object to be scanned. The scanning assembly is disposed at least in part on the distal vertical boom section for scanning the object in the opening. The boom-power system is configured to place the articulating boom assembly into the deployed position. The articulating boom assembly is configured to remain in the deployed position without the boom-power system keeping the articulating boom assembly in the deployed position.

Abstract: A boom system includes a boom turret, a brake for preventing rotational movement of the boom turret, and a controller for actuating the brake. The brake prevents movement of the turret when the turret is subject to rotational loading below a torque threshold and allows rotational movement of the turret when the turret is subject to rotational loading above the torque threshold. The controller dynamically adjusts the torque threshold in response to changes in the position of the boom during operation of the boom system, including applying a lower torque threshold when the boom is in a first position and applying a higher torque threshold when the boom is in a second position.

Abstract: A load guide for securing a load relative to a boom includes a base secured to the boom and a retractable arm assembly attached to the base. The base presents a front portion that is proximate a load supported by the boom. The arm assembly includes a pair of load-securing arms movably connected to the load guide base, each of the arms being movable between an operative position and a retracted position, wherein moving the arms from the operative position to the retracted position includes rotating each of the arms toward the other arm, and further includes translational movement of each of the arms away from the front portion of the load guide base.

Abstract: A boom system includes a boom turret, a brake for preventing rotational movement of the boom turret, and a controller for actuating the brake. The brake prevents movement of the turret when the turret is subject to rotational loading below a torque threshold and allows rotational movement of the turret when the turret is subject to rotational loading above the torque threshold. The controller dynamically adjusts the torque threshold in response to changes in the position of the boom during operation of the boom system, including applying a lower torque threshold when the boom is in a first position and applying a higher torque threshold when the boom is in a second position.

Abstract: A load guide for securing a load relative to a boom includes a base secured to the boom and a retractable arm assembly attached to the base. The base presents a front portion that is proximate a load supported by the boom. The arm assembly includes a pair of load-securing arms movably connected to the load guide base, each of the arms being movable between an operative position and a retracted position, wherein moving the arms from the operative position to the retracted position includes rotating each of the arms toward the other arm, and further includes translational movement of each of the arms away from the front portion of the load guide base.