Abstract: Provided is a lifting assembly for lifting a load, including an upper part and a number of independent lower parts, wherein the upper part includes a lifting beam, a suspension arrangement for suspending the lifting beam from a crane hook, and a locking assembly including an actuator arrangement realized to engage the upper part to a lower part; and wherein a lower part includes a lifting tool realized for connection to a load, and a locking interface realized to engage with the locking assembly of the upper part. A method of lifting a load using such a lifting assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An adaptor including a pair of lifting beams for lifting two or more shipping containers in a side by side configuration, each container having corner fittings provided with lifting/fastening sockets. Each lifting beam is designed to extend across one end of the top of the containers to be lifted and has pairs of connectors designed to connect to the lifting sockets provided in the tops of the containers. Each lifting beam, or connecting beams extending between the lifting beams, have sockets for detachable connection with an associated crane or lifting machine to lift the adaptor and containers. Each lifting beam is also a continuous extendable component having first and second portions which are movable relative to each other.

Abstract: A spreader (10) for lifting an intermodal transport container (22) comprises a main beam (24) extending in a longitudinal direction (L), the main beam formed of a first, upper C-beam of a relatively thicker material thickness and a second, lower C-beam of a relatively thinner material thickness; and an indicator configured to provide an indication if a distance in a transversal direction (T) between a pair of twist-locks (18) is set in a wide-body position when lowered onto respective lifting castings (20) provided with top openings (50) separated by a transversal distance corresponding to a standard position.

Abstract: The object of the invention refers to a universal automated stacking device comprising a pre-stacking table (1) and a claw (2) such that the pre-stacking table (1) comprises at least one support assembly (13) and at least one side centering device (14) attached to a chassis (12), and the claw (2) comprising at least one pair of pliers (3) attached to a frame (7), the at least one support assembly (13) being attached to at least one chassis guide (12) with capacity of displacing over the guides (20, 21), and the at least one pair of pliers (3) being fixed to the frame (7) via an arm (4) which is attached to a crossbar (5) with capacity of displacing over a rail (6) of the frame (7), and each arm (4) being attached to a slide (8) of the crossbar (5) with capacity of displacing through the slide (8).

Abstract: A raising/lowering conveyance apparatus has at least two sets of container holders operable to be raised/lowered in conjunction with each other, and to be freely movable closer to or away from containers in the back-and-forth horizontal direction. A sensor operable to detect the upper end height of the transferred containers which have been transferred and raised is attached to a position near the lower end of each container holder, to determine abnormality in posture of the transferred containers through a comparison operation between the value of the upper end height of the transferred containers detected by the sensor and the normal value of the upper end height of the transferred containers calculated on the basis of the height of the container being handled.

Abstract: A spreader frame, comprising a set of outer bars and a corresponding set of inner bars, each outer bar having a series of apertures and each inner bar having a spring-biased pin shaped and oriented to fit into any aperture of the series of apertures, each inner bar slidably engaging each corresponding outer bar to form an expandable beam having a first end and a second end, and each beam being connected at its first end and second end to a further beam to form a frame, wherein for each beam, each aperture of the series of apertures other than a selected aperture is filled with a corresponding outer bar pin, and the inner bar is slidable within the outer bar to bring the spring-biased pin in position to insert into the selected aperture to fix the size of the beam.

Abstract: A spreader frame, comprising a set of outer bars and a corresponding set of inner bars, each outer bar having a series of apertures and each inner bar having a spring-biased pin shaped and oriented to fit into any aperture of the series of apertures, each inner bar slidably engaging each corresponding outer bar to form an expandable beam having a first end and a second end, and each beam being connected at its first end and second end to a further beam to form a frame, wherein for each beam, each aperture of the series of apertures other than a selected aperture is filled with a corresponding outer bar pin, and the inner bar is slidable within the outer bar to bring the spring-biased pin in position to insert into the selected aperture to fix the size of the beam.

Abstract: Method of handling at least one mat with the use of a crane-mounted grab head includes extending the first tooth of a first jaw of the grab head at least partially through a first hole in the mat and the first tooth of a second jaw of the grab head at least partially through a second hole in the mat. At least one actuator moves the jaws toward one another. The grab head is raised to lift the first mat. The mat is positioned at the desired location and the grab head is disengaged from the mat.

Abstract: A blade gripping tool of a blade gripping device for gripping a rotor blade, in particular a rotor blade of a wind turbine is provided. The tool comprises a sling and an automatic sling handover mechanism comprising a sling-conveying element and a sling-receiving element, whereby the sling-conveying element is realized to convey a connection means of the sling along a two-dimensional predefined path of travel around a part of the rotor blade towards the sling-receiving element to connect to a receptor of the sling-receiving element. A method of gripping a rotor blade is also disclosed, in particular a rotor blade of a wind turbine by means of a number of blade gripping tools is also disclosed.

Abstract: System for assembling a temporary surface includes a grab head and a plurality of mats configured to be placed on the ground and interconnected to form the temporary surface. The grab head includes first and second opposing jaws, each jaw having first and second spaced-apart teeth. Each tooth includes at least one flange and is engageable with one among a series of holes formed in one of the mats.

Abstract: A container-lifting spreader includes at least two beams movably supported in a housing and provided a drive by which the beams can be driven in telescopic movements for adjusting the length of the spreader. The drive includes an electric motor and a pusher acting on the beams, the pusher interconnecting the beams for simultaneous telescopic movements in mutually opposite directions in the longitudinal direction of the spreader, and a power transmission operatively coupled between the motor and the pusher. The power transmission includes an input shaft carrying an external gear ring driven by the motor, and an output shaft likewise carrying an external gear ring that operates the pusher, the gear rings in mutual engagement forming an angle gear arranged with an irreversible mesh of teeth such that rotation of the input shaft causes rotation of the output shaft whereas the reverse is prohibited by the irreversible mesh of teeth.

Abstract: A container yoke for lifting of at least one container, including a base frame, two travelling beams, which are telescopically displaceable in the base frame and on whose outer end portions are arranged transverse beams provided with locking members, so called twist locks, for engagement in, and locking to, the corner boxes of a container. The container yoke includes cables arranged to displace a respective travelling beam into the desired position in the frame of the container yoke. The cables, for displacement of a travelling beam, are simultaneously reeled up and unreeled with the aid of one and the same cable drum. Two cable drums of the container yoke are driven by a common actuator, and the cables are fastened in the end portion of a respective travelling beam via spring-loaded cable tensioners.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handling cargo. A cargo handling system may be positioned relative to the cargo. The cargo handling system may comprise a frame structure and an engagement system. The frame structure may be configured to change in a number of dimensions to encompass the cargo. The engagement system may be configured to engage the cargo. The number of dimensions of the frame structure may be adjusted to encompass the cargo. The cargo may be engaged with the engagement system.

Abstract: A container yoke for simultaneous lifting of two containers placed in a row one after the other, i.e., containers that are placed with end portions facing each other, comprising a base frame coupled to a lifting device, for instance a crane or an industrial truck, outer cross beams arranged on the base frame and provided with outer lock members for engagement in, and locking of, the outer end portions of the two containers facing away from each other, essentially centered saddles arranged on the base frame and having lock members for engagement in, and locking of, the two containers at the end portions thereof facing each other.

Abstract: A spreader includes inner and outer locks connectable to the corner castings of a single container and to two containers connectable in twin relation to the spreader. The outer lock is carried in pairs in the ends, respectively, of extendable beams telescopically supported in a main beam. The inner lock is moveable in pairs on the main beam exterior. In each set of associated pairs of inner and outer locks, the pair of inner locks is operable for displacement through a second drive which is separate from a first drive that is operative for displacement of the outer lock through extension or retraction of the extendable beam.

Abstract: A telescopic barrel lifting attachment device which includes a parallelepiped body, a plate member disposed perpendicularly thereto on each end of the body, a pair of slide bars disposed on each side of the body having a channel therebetween through which the body slides, a concave clamp assembly disposed on a bottom end of each plate member, and a cable having external ends attached to the plate members. As the cable is raised and alternately is lowered by a hoist, the cable pulls the clamp assemblies inwardly toward and alternately allows the clamp assemblies to move away from each other to secure and move and alternately release a barrel in a desired location.

Abstract: A container-lifting spreader includes at least two beams movably supported in a housing and provided a drive by which the beams can be driven in telescopic movements for adjusting the length of the spreader. The drive includes an electric motor and a pusher acting on the beams, the pusher interconnecting the beams for simultaneous telescopic movements in mutually opposite directions in the longitudinal direction of the spreader, and a power transmission operatively coupled between the motor and the pusher.

Abstract: A detection frame for a lifting device is provided. The frame supports a detection system whilst the frame is attached to a lifting device, the lifting device used for lifting freight, the frame comprising attachment brackets for attaching the frame to the lifting device; at least one platform for mounting the detection system to the frame, such that the frame is in spaced relation to the freight whilst mounted to the lifting device.

Abstract: A dual chain hoist having a lifting beam that can be telescopically extended and contracted, wherein load chains respectively extend to hook blocks suspended beneath the lifting beam in the vicinity of the ends of two telescoping sections that form the lifting beam. The distance between the telescoping sections can be varied with another chain. The chain for varying the length of the lifting beam extends over a chain wheel that is connected without rotational play to another chain wheel from which the load chain of the hook block of the respective telescoping lifting beam section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spreader comprising inner and outer locks connectable to the corner castings of a single container and to two containers connectable in twin relation to the spreader, the outer lock carried in pairs in the ends, respectively, of extendable beams telescopically supported in a main beam, and the inner lock movable in pairs on the main beam exterior, wherein, in each set of associated pairs of inner and outer lock, the pair of inner locks is operable for displacement through a second drive which is separate from a first drive that is operative for displacement of the outer lock through extension/retraction of the extendable beam.

Abstract: Apparatus for lifting a hollow frame when the apparatus is attached to a hoist, comprising a pair of lifting members each in the form of a bell crank having an upright arm and a lateral arm, extending outwardly from a lower end of the upright arm, outer ends of the lateral arms having flanges for engaging the interior of the frame to be lifted. The lifting members are connected back-to-back by brackets and a central pivot. Suspension chains connect upper ends of the upright arms to a hoist chain such that the suspension chains slope outwardly from the hoist chain to the arms, and so that when the hoist chain applies tension to the suspension chains the upright arms are pulled towards each other while causing the lateral arms to extend and engage with the inside of the hollow frame.

Abstract: A container lift intended to lift two containers arranged longitudinally that comprises a primary frame (4), external transverse beams (7, 8) arranged on the primary frame (4) with external locking means (9) for locking the short sides of the containers that face away from each other, saddles (5, 6) arranged on the primary frame (4) such that they can be displaced, locking means (9) arranged on the lower surfaces of the saddles (5, 6) for locking two containers with their short sides facing towards each other. At least one of the saddles (5, 6) intended to lock the short sides of the containers that are facing each other can be displaced in a principally sideways direction relative to the primary frame in order to be able to lift displaced containers or containers that are twisted relative to each other.

Abstract: A device for gripping containers from above, which includes a frame which has a number of corners, twist-locks arranged close to each of the corners of the frame for gripping an upper corner of the containers, and contact elements connected to the frame, which elements are biased to a position located at least partly under the frame and which are adapted to brake the movement of the frame in the vicinity of a container when the frame is placed on the container. The presence of these contact elements allows loads on the frame to be reduced and noise nuisance to be minimized. The contact elements, which may be arranged in or on the frame and may protrude through openings formed in the frame, may be elastically deformable or may be pivotally connected to the frame. Compression springs and/or hydraulic cylinders may be arranged between the frame and the contact elements.

Abstract: A spreader bar assembly includes an end cap having a shackle connection part and an insertion part adapted for detachable connection to a spreader pipe. A connection sleeve may include multiple insertion ends for respective connection to respective spreader pipes. Where so configured, the pipes may have different diameters.

Abstract: A spreader (1) for lifting a freight container (7, 17) comprises a frame (3, 4, 11) and two pairs of pickup elements (5). Each pair of pickup elements (5) are mounted at opposite ends of the frame (3, 4, 11) and the frame (3, 4, 11) is adjustable to adjust the separation of the two pairs of pickup elements (5). A detector (8) is movably mounted on the frame (3, 4, 11) for movement between a first position in which the detector (8) is closer to one pair of pickup elements (5) and a second position in which the detector (8) is closer to the other pair of pickup elements (5). The detector is adapted to detect a discontinuity in an object (7, 17) located below the spreader (1).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a spreader bar. The spreader bar has an elongate central member having a hollow interior, and a pair of elongate end members wherein each elongate end member is partially disposed within the hollow interior of the central elongate member so that a first portion of the elongate end member is within the hollow interior of the elongate central member and a second portion of the elongate end member is external to the hollow interior. The second portion of each elongate end member extends to a distal end. The spreader bar has a pair of sling guides wherein each sling guide is attached to the distal end of a corresponding elongate end member.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the telescopic movements of two telescopic beams moving inside a spreader frame, and the locking movements of the twistlocks in the telescopic beams. The telescopic movement of the telescopic beams are held in position at a desired place in relation to the frame with locking members. The system has a joint multi-rope lever system for performing the telescopic movement of the telescopic beams and the locking movements of the twistlocks. The system has an actuator operating the multi-rope lever system. The system also includes a control system supervising and controlling the actuator and the lever system.

Abstract: An apparatus for a locking unit of a container spreader having at least a pair of telescopic beams comprising a housing, a twistlock head partially inside the housing and partially protruding out from the housing, an elastic impact absorption element and a toothed coupling to transmit the necessary engagement torque to the twistlock head. The locking unit is equipped with a coupling that has been arranged to allow the movement of the twistlock head in all directions on a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis of the twistlock head.

Abstract: A lifting device (1) for goods containers (35) includes a body member (2). Four inner pickup elements (7, 8, 9, 10) are movably mounted on the body member (2). Two first extendable members (3, 4) are movably mounted on the body member (2) for movement between a first position in which the first extendable members (3, 4) are not extended from the body member (2) and a second position in which the first extendable members (3, 4) extend from opposite ends of the body member (2). Two second extendable members (5, 6) are provided with one second extendable member (5, 6) being mounted on each of the first extendable members (3, 4). Each second extendable member (5, 6) is movably mounted on the respective first extendable member (3, 4) for movement between a first position in which the second extendable member (5, 6) is not extended from the first extendable member (3, 4) and a second position in which the second extendable member (5, 6) is extended from the first extendable member (3, 4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suction device with telescopic evacuating pipes which includes a cantilever, a plurality of glide pieces, a pipe-collecting piece and a plurality of telescopic evacuating pipes. The cantilever is provided with a glide groove at both sides thereof. The glide pieces are movable along the glide groove of the cantilever and are positioned by fastening knobs. Each of the glide pieces has a vacuum sucker 132 at the bottom thereof. A first connector is arranged at one side of the glide pieces and used to connect through the internal piping with the vacuum sucker. The pipe-collecting piece is installed at the inner end of the cantilever and is used to join second connectors in connection with a vacuum generator through hosepipes. One end of the telescopic evacuating pipe is fastened at the outer end of the pipe-collecting piece while the other end is connected to the first connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for gripping containers from above, comprising a frame which has a number of corners, means arranged close to each of the corners of the frame for gripping an upper corner of the containers, and contact elements connected to the frame, which elements are biased to a position located at least partly under the frame and which are adapted to brake the movement of the frame in the vicinity of a container when the frame is placed thereon. The presence of these contact elements allows loads on the frame to be reduced and noise nuisance to be minimized. The contact elements, which may be arranged in or on the frame and may protrude through openings formed in the frame, may be elastically deformable or may be pivotally connected to the frame. Spring means and/or damping means may be arranged between the frame and the contact elements.

Abstract: An end arm manipulator includes a base, an arm pivotably mounted to the base and a workpiece interfacing member coupled to the arm. In another aspect of the present invention, multiple arms are coupled to the base and are movable independent of each other. In still another aspect of the present invention, generally spherical balls are adjustably mounted between a clamping member and a cavity of the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting apparatus (1) for transporting a load carrier, having a main frame (2) and two sliding carriers (3), with a sliding carrier (3) being seated so as to be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the main frame, ending at each long-side end of the main frame (2). The sliding carriers (3) are provided at their free long-side ends with receptacles for coupling to the load carrier. Stilt legs (10) are seated to pivot on the sliding carriers (3), each being able to pivot into a first end position, in which the receptacles on the sliding carriers (3) for coupling to a load carrier are exposed. The sliding carriers (3) [sic] can also be pivoted into a second end position, in which the stilt legs (10) project from the undersides of the sliding carriers (3), so the stilt legs (10) can be coupled to a load carrier by receptacles provided at their free ends.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting apparatus (1) for transporting a container, said device comprising a main frame (2) and two shuttle booms (3). Respectively one shuttle boom (3) that ends on one longitudinal-side end of the main frame (2) is positioned such that it can be displaced in longitudinal direction of the main frame (2). Holders for attaching the container are provided at the free longitudinal-side ends of the shuttle booms (3). The shuttle booms (3) are operated with the aid of drum motors (44). The shuttle booms (3) are guided by means of roller bearings in the main frame (2).

Abstract: A stationary frame is in the form of a box body by which mutually telescopic lateral extension frames are slidably supported, thereby providing a spreader which is light in weight and has no bent or torsion of the extension frames. Support of the extension frames by the support rollers mounted on the opposite ends of the stationary frame reduces the drive force upon extension or contraction of the extension frames, and provision of the rail and cushioning member between the extension frames and the stationary frame reduces the impact load applied on the extension frames when the spreader is hoisted down onto the container.

Abstract: A stationary frame is in the form of a box body by which mutually telescopic lateral extension frames are slidably supported, thereby providing a spreader which is light in weight and has no bent or torsion of the extension frames. Support of the extension frames by the support rollers mounted on the opposite ends of the stationary frame reduces the drive force upon extension or contraction of the extension frames, and provision of the rail and cushioning member between the extension frames and the stationary frame reduces the impact load applied on the extension frames when the spreader is hoisted down onto the container.

Abstract: A stationary frame (20) is in the form of a box body (28) by which mutually telescopic lateral extension frames (21, 22) are slidably supported, thereby providing a spreader (16) which is light in weight and has no bent or torsion of the extension frames. Support of the extension frames (21, 22) by the support rollers (37) mounted on the opposite ends of the stationary frame (20) reduces the drive force upon extension or contraction of the extension frames (21, 22), and provision of the rail (43) and cushioning member (44) between the extension frames (21, 22) and the stationary frame (20) reduces the impact load applied on the extension frames (21, 22) when the spreader (16) is hoisted down onto the container (4).

Abstract: A stationary frame is in the form of a box body by which mutually telescopic lateral extension frames are slidably supported, thereby providing a spreader which is light in weight and has no bent or torsion of the extension frames. Support of the extension frames by the support rollers mounted on the opposite ends of the stationary frame reduces the drive force upon extension or contraction of the extension frames, and provision of the rail and cushioning member between the extension frames and the stationary frame reduces the impact load applied on the extension frames when the spreader is hoisted down onto the container.

Abstract: A stationary frame (20) is in the form of a box body (28) by which mutually telescopic lateral extension frames (21, 22) are slidably supported, thereby providing a spreader (16) which is light in weight and has no bent or torsion of the extension frames. Support of the extension frames (21, 22) by the support rollers (37) mounted on the opposite ends of the stationary frame (20) reduces the drive force upon extension or contraction of the extension frames (21, 22), and provision of the rail (43) and cushioning member (44) between the extension frames (21, 22) and the stationary frame (20) reduces the impact load applied on the extension frames (21, 22) when the spreader (16) is hoisted down onto the container (4).

Abstract: A gripper of a liftable and lowerable load-carrying apparatus for a container, includes a frame placed from above onto a container and having spaced-apart cross beams. Each cross beam defines a longitudinal direction and has at least two gripper elements spaced from one another at a distance which is greater than a dimension of the gripper elements, with each gripper element depending from the cross beam for insertion through a container opening when the frame is placed on the container. The cross beam is made of two sheets which are movable relative to one another in the longitudinal direction, with one of the sheets having one of the gripper elements and the other one of the sheets having the other one of the gripper elements, with the two gripper elements movable in opposite direction to one another in the longitudinal direction of the beam between a ready position and a gripping position.

Abstract: An arrangement for a spreader for hoisting containers includes a beam extendable from a retracted position in a housing to an extended position. An additional beam member is received in an inner end of the extendable beam and is arranged to slide axially with respect to the extendable beam, as well as with respect to the housing. An interlocking device is arranged on the extendable beam and on the additional beam member. The interlocking device transfers an extension motion from the extendable beam to the additional beam member. A device arranged on the additional beam member as well as the housing acts to limit the relative axial motion of the additional beam member with respect to the housing. The additional beam member provides an inner end extension of the extendable beam when the additional beam member is extended to engage the device of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hoisting frame, specifically for hoisting containers, including a longitudinally adjustable beam having a plurality of outer pickup elements arranged at ends of the beam and inner pickup elements arranged near a center of the beam. The inner pickup elements are connected to the beam and moveable in longitudinal direction. The inner pickup elements are moveable along the beam in pairs and are arranged in pairs on a saddle placed transversely on the beam and slideable therealong. The invention also relates to a method for transporting containers by use of such a hoisting frame. The method steps include picking up at least two adjacent containers at a first location, lifting the containers and moving them through the air to a second location and lowering the containers at the second location. Additionally, at least one of the containers is moved in a longitudinal direction relative to the hoisting frame between lifting and lowering thereof.