Abstract: Provided are weight distribution hoisting brackets and methods of using such brackets that offset a lifting position to an upper lifting mechanism off a center line of a heavy load to be lifted enabling sharing of the weight of a load to be lifted between at least two lifting mechanisms such as cranes such that lifting mechanisms may be employed that have a lower lifting weight capacity than the weight of the load.

Abstract: A supply apparatus for paper of which one side is printed and another side is not printed and which is used for a single-side printer much cheaper than a double-side printer and having a smaller occupied area than that of the double-side printer is improved to be easily, promptly, safely, and surely set. A supply apparatus reverses a plurality of sheets of stacked paper of which one side has been printed so that a non-printed surface comes to an upper surface and supplies the stacked paper to a printer again.

Abstract: A system includes a lift member configured to removably couple with a lifting device and a support member coupled to the lift member. The support member includes a first arm having a first end portion configured to removably engage a first section of an electronics panel, and a second arm having a second end portion offset by an arm distance from the first end portion. The second end portion is configured to selectively move to adjust the arm distance to removably engage a second section of the electronics panel opposite to the first section. The first and second end portions are configured to engage the electronics panel in a first orientation, to support the electronics panel during a transition to a second orientation, and to disengage the electronics panel in the second orientation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connection fixture capable of attaching without the use of bolts to a substantially planar structure having a plurality of vertical holes therein to be lifted to facilitate the lifting thereof. In one embodiment, the connection fixture includes first and second bracket portions capable of interlocking with one another and securely holding the substantially planar structure. In the interlocked position, the connection fixture has a pair of generally C shaped lips which surround the edges of the substantially planar structure, a pin which engages a vertical hole in the substantially planar structure, and a pair of aligned transverse holes. A shackle can be secured through the aligned transverse holes in the connection fixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connection fixture capable of attaching without the use of bolts to a substantially planar structure having a plurality of vertical holes therein to be lifted to facilitate the lifting thereof. In one embodiment, the connection fixture includes first and second bracket portions capable of interlocking with one another and securely holding the substantially planar structure. In the interlocked position, the connection fixture has a pair of generally C shaped lips which surround the edges of the substantially planar structure, a pin which engages a vertical hole in the substantially planar structure, and a pair of aligned transverse holes. A shackle can be secured through the aligned transverse holes in the connection fixture.

Abstract: A transport device for securing elongated items during transport and storage has the new feature that the set of profiled beams includes at least three profiled beams, namely a first, a second and a third profiled beam, the profiled beams being built upon each other layer by layer and connected to each other in respective layers. Each layer of pipes or items is surrounded by two profiled beams which are fixed to each other by a joining arrangement. Thus, each layer is individually fixed, and only the uppermost layer in a packet of longitudinal items is loose during packing and unpacking. Advantageously, the profiled beams are removed one by one from the top of a packet with the longitudinal items, and the weight of the single parts handled never becomes greater than the weight of one profiled beam with joining arrangement.

Abstract: A material handling system for engaging and lifting transformer coils. Four leg assemblies are provided around a transformer. The leg assemblies have extensible plates which extend underneath the transformer. The leg assemblies are secured by chains to an overhead cruciform spacer which is coupled to a crane or other device. The leg assemblies may be bound together by straps to prevent movement of the leg assemblies relative to one another. For smaller or larger transformers, a lesser or greater number of leg assemblies may be used.

Abstract: A truck cab and bed lift tool for removing cab and bed bodies from pickup truck frames. The tool includes a horizontal main beam having adjustable and configurable end appendages. Those appendages provide adjustable contact elements that mate with suitable lifting points of a pickup truck bed, cab structure, or other major body element. The main beam includes a heavy-duty hook that enables the truck cab and bed lift tool to be lifted by an engine hoist, overhead winch, or other suitable lifting mechanism.

Abstract: A lifting device is configured to support a bridge cap when lifting the cap onto columns under a bridge deck. The lifting device includes an upper bracket arm configured to extend over an upper surface of the deck, and a lower bracket arm configured to extend under a bottom surface of the deck, and to selectively engage the cap at opposite ends of the cap. A side bracket portion connects the lower and upper arms, and is configured to transmit a force associated with a weight of the cap to the upper arm. The upper and lower arms and the side bracket portion are configured to define an open space extending from free ends of the upper and lower arms to the side bracket portion. The space is configured to receive the deck when the lifting device is supporting the cap as the cap is being lifted onto the columns.

Abstract: A material handling system for engaging and lifting transformer coils. Four leg assemblies are provided around a transformer. The leg assemblies have extensible plates which extend underneath the transformer. The leg assemblies are secured by chains to an overhead cruciform spacer which is coupled to a crane or other device. The leg assemblies may be bound together by straps to prevent movement of the leg assemblies relative to one another. For smaller or larger transformers, a lesser or greater number of leg assemblies may be used.

Abstract: An elongated body belonging to a subsea structure may be moved to the surface. A lifting beam may be lowered to the body and then may be pivoted until the lifting beam is substantially parallel to the body. Grippers connected to the lifting beam may rotate to encircle the body and/or connect the body to the lifting beam. After the body has been released from the subsea structure, the body may be turned until the body is in a substantially upright position, and then the lifting beam may move the body through a splash zone to the surface.

Abstract: THIS invention relates to a container handling arrangement and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a container handling arrangement for use in handling a bottom discharge container. The container handling arrangement, suitable for handling a bottom discharge container having a floor, at least a portion of which is displaceable between a closed position and an open position, includes a frame structure adapted releasably to engage the container, and an actuating mechanism provided on the frame structure. The actuating mechanism is displaceable between a secure position in which it retains the floor of the container in a closed position, and a release position, in which it allows the floor of the container to be displaced to the open position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for gripping a unit load during handling of same, said device comprising an attachment portion for attaching the device to the unit load, a gripping portion (for engaging with a handling means) which is embodied in the form of a container corner, and a set of at least two said gripping devices adapted in a certain way to the unit load or at least to elements of the unit load. The invention also relates to a transport vehicle for the unit load, comprising a towing vehicle and a trailer that are connected to each other via the unit load during transportation thereof, and which have holding devices for the unit load on their facing ends, comprising a set of said gripping devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for gripping a unit load during handling of same, said device comprising an attachment portion for attaching the device to the unit load, a gripping portion (for engaging with a handling means) which is embodied in the form of a container corner, and a set of at least two said gripping devices adapted in a certain way to the unit load or at least to elements of the unit load. The invention also relates to a transport vehicle for the unit load, comprising a towing vehicle and a trailer that are connected to each other via the unit load during transportation thereof, and which have holding devices for the unit load on their facing ends, comprising a set of said gripping devices.

Abstract: A lift frame adapted to be pivotally mounted on a hoist include a tubular sleeve guide that guides a lift slide. The lift slide carries a lift frame for supporting a load such as a beam or truss to be lifted, and is spring loaded in an upward direction by a spring extending between a slider tube and the lift frame. The spring keeps the bracket seated on the load for a limited distance along the lift path. The lift slide has a stop that limits the amount of downward movement of the lift slide relative to the guide as the load is lifted. Specifically, a pair of frames are mounted at opposite ends of a spreader bar for lifting an elongated beam. A bracket on each lift slide engages one end of the beam and supports it under spring load for a selected amount of vertical travel, and thereafter the beam or load is directly lifted mechanically by having the stop on the lift slide engaging the sleeve guide.

Abstract: A lifting system includes a lifting plate disposed on each end of two lifting frames. Each lifting frame has an upper segment and a lower segment and optionally one or more intermediate segments. Each lifting plate comprises a unitary body that has a lifting eye in an offset extended portion and one or more openings for receiving the ends of the segments. Additionally, the lifting system can include two packaging frames. The lifting system is preferably configured such that two lifting frames are the center frames in a four frame configuration, while the two packaging frames are the end frames.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus for use in lifting a trailer from a railcar, wherein the trailer includes a tandem rear axel with wheel assemblies having tires coupled thereto, for use in combination with an overhead crane having a plurality of lifting shoes for engaging the trailer at a plurality of lifting points. The lifting apparatus includes a connector member for connecting the lifting apparatus to a lower portion of particular ones of the plurality of lifting shoes and a retaining member for engaging the tandem rear axel and a particular one of the wheel assemblies in order to secure the particular one of the wheel assemblies in a fixed position and to bear the weight of the tandem rear axel and the wheel assemblies. The lifting apparatus also includes an adjustment member for determining an amount of engagement between the retaining member and the tandem axel and the particular one of the wheel assemblies.

Abstract: A lifting system includes a lifting plate disposed on each end of two lifting frames. Each lifting frame has an upper segment and a lower segment and optionally one or more intermediate segments. Each lifting plate comprises a unitary body that has a lifting eye in an offset extended portion and one or more openings for receiving the ends of the segments. Additionally, the lifting system can include two packaging frames. The lifting system is preferably configured such that two lifting frames are the center frames in a four frame configuration, while the two packaging frames are the end frames.

Abstract: A retaining tool for a telescoping refueling arm in a nuclear reactor, the retaining tool includes a plurality of support members coupled to a plurality of plates. The retaining tool includes a first plate having a first and a second side, a second plate spaced apart from the first plate, and a third plate having a first and a second side The third plate is spaced apart from the second plate so that the second plate is located between the first and third plates. The second side of the first plate engages the roller housings of the mast outer tube assembly, and the first side of the third plate engages the roller housings of one of the intermediate tube assembly to prevent the intermediate tube from extending and thus permitting the inner tube of the mast to fully extend.