Abstract: A lifting hook, comprising a linear mid-section; a first curved section extending from the mid-section and ending in a generally flat distal end or toe for inserting into an aperture in a drill casing; and a second curved section extending from the mid-section opposite the first curved section and having a flattened distal end defining an eye or hole.

Abstract: A carabiner includes a swivel loop and a body rotatably coupled to the swivel loop about a rotational axis. The body includes a spine having a spine axis that intersects the rotational axis at an intersection point disposed within the connection between the swivel loop and the body. The carabiner also includes a captive eye formed completely within the spine. The body and the captive eye being both rotatable relative to swivel loop.

Abstract: An apparatus for use by a load-lifting machine in aerial lift and transportation of loads, the apparatus comprising: a triangular body having a first side and a second side, the triangular body being adapted to balance weights of the loads simultaneously aerially lifted and transported; a plurality of holes, each hole of the plurality of holes being disposed in a corner of the triangular body; a plurality of couplers, each coupler of the plurality of couplers being connected to one of the plurality of holes; a lifting hook comprising a self-locking latch and an eye loop, the lifting hook being connected to a first coupler of the plurality of couplers via the eye loop, and the lifting hook being adapted to attach to the loads; and a lifting ring connected to a second coupler of the plurality of couplers, the lifting ring being adapted to connect to the load-lifting machine.

Abstract: Swiveling hoist ring assemblies have a single cross pin extending through a housing with an opening for a mounting bolt to pass through both of the cross pin and the housing. The cross pin provides a strong shaft for supporting loads while still permitting axial rotation of the hoist ring assembly. Optional retainers on the end of the cross pin create a tamper-proof assembly. The hoist ring assemblies provide 360 degrees of rotation in the horizontal plane and at least 180 degrees of rotation in the vertical plane about the cross pin axis.

Abstract: A grappling assembly is provided for use with an entangling projectile. The grappling assembly includes at least one hook including an apex portion and a sharpened prong extending distally from the apex portion. A protective cover is carried adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook. The protective cover includes at least one substantially planar surface. The protective cover is positioned relative to the at least one hook such that the sharpened prong of the at least one hook extends distally from the protective cover and thereby remains exposed while the protective cover is carried adjacent the apex portion of the at least one hook.

Abstract: A shortening hook with a coupling connection for shortening sling chains in hangers, having a hook body which comprises an eyelet at the top for coupling to a suspension ring and at the bottom a coupling connection with a coupling slot which is delimited by two parallel side wings and is downwardly open for the suspension of a chain and in its central region comprises a hooking-in region, which realizes an upwardly open, rectilinearly extending shortening slot and on which a chain, which is coupled to the coupling connection, is hookable by way of its free end region. In each case, only a coupling slot and a shortening slot are realized on the hook body and, when the shortening hook is seen in side view, are mounted offset laterally with respect to one another.

Abstract: A safety chain system that includes a drawbar hanger. The drawbar hanger includes a drawbar frame that defines a first aperture. A drawbar rests within the first aperture. A safety chain anchor also rests within the first aperture. The safety chain anchor defines a second aperture. The second aperture receives a safety chain. The safety chain anchor is able to slide in and out of the first aperture.

Abstract: An anchor point (1) for e.g. lifting and/or lashing down an object (2) includes a base (4), which is configured for fixing to the object (2) such that it is rotatable about an axis of rotation (7). The anchor point (1) also includes a retainer bracket (3) held on two bearing points (5) on the base (4) such that it is tiltable about a tilt axis (11) relative to the base (4). In order to prevent the retainer bracket (3) from getting stuck when a force is applied thereto, which may lead to a sudden and jerky turnover of the retainer bracket or even to fracturing of the anchor point (1) and crashing of the load, the tilt axis (11) is movable relative to the base (4). Preferably, a motion link (25), for example, is provided on at least one bearing point (5).

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to intelligent automation control of an environment based at least on intelligence associated with behavior of an operator and/or equipment.

Abstract: A shackle assembly used for lifting an object includes clevis members that each mount to a pin, and are moveable about the pin and into orientations for attachment to the object. Each clevis member includes a main body with an opening that receives the pin. A set of spaced apart and parallel legs project from the main body in a direction away from the pin. Spherical bearings are set between the pin and each main body that enable each clevis member to move with multiple degrees of freedom about the pin. Fasteners project between the free ends of each set of legs, and which are for engaging the object.

Abstract: A lashing pawl for engaging a hole in member to retainably engage a lashing line thereto, and thereby facilitate lashing the member to a fixture or vehicle, wherein the member has a distal face and a proximal face spaced apart by a depth of the hole, and wherein the lashing pawl includes a pin hole formed therethrough for engaging the lashing line, and an engagement face that engages the distal face of the member to retain the lashing pawl in place.

Abstract: A partitioned anti-falling connecting device includes a frame, a movable latch and a hoist ring. The frame has a hanging space with a gap defined between two ends thereof and at least a division island protrudingly arranged between the two ends thereof so as to divide the frame into at least a first section and a second section. The movable latch is arranged on the frame for opening and closing the gap.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a load-mountable lift eye assembly comprise a connection interface, a mounting coupler and an axial retention element. A bushing may be disposed radially between the mounting coupler and a mounting bore of the connection interface. The axial retention element may engage the mounting bore so as to retain a segment of a head portion of the mounting coupler between a shoulder flange of the mounting bore and the axial retention element, thereby retaining the mounting coupler in mounting position and limiting its ability to move axially with respect to the connection interface. The mounting coupler may include a head-shaft interface. In such case, when the mounting coupler is in its mounting position, the head-shaft interface may be axially offset from the mounting face of the connection interface. The mounting coupler may include a tool-engagement section adapted to be engaged by one or more types of torqueing tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ring element (1) for a lashing or attachment device (40), with a base (10) and with a ring section (2) that is closed in an opposite position to the base (10) and that forms a ring opening (4). In order to be able to attach in particular loop-shaped ropes or strips, but also attachment devices such as shackles, hanging elements, loop hooks, in a simpler way, the base (10) is divided according to the invention by an attachment channel that reaches into the ring opening (4). A closing element (42) that is formed in a way as to be insertable in the attachment channel (8) preferably fits flush with the base (10).

Abstract: A trench roller lifting adapter is for inserting/removing a trench roller into/from a trench absent intervention with the trench roller within the trench by a worker and saves time required for compacting dirt in the trench. The adapter has an upper portion configured for interaction with a hook attached to a cable dangling from a crane, excavator, tractor, or other type of construction equipment used to insert/remove the trench roller into/from a trench. The upper portion has a front portion and an opposed back portion with a pin and gap extending therebetween. Each of the front and back portions include respective guide members adapted for guiding the hook toward and into engagement with the pin. The adapter also has a lower portion depending from the upper portion that is configured for secure coupling to the trench roller to be moved into or out of the trench.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting hook assembly establishing a lifting hook posture detection carrier, and a crane. A section having two side connecting plates is connected in series between a moving pulley component and a lifting hook component to form a three-section lifting hook assembly. A platform surface perpendicular to a lifting force line of action of the pulley component or a straight line parallel to the lifting force line of action of the pulley component may be established on the connecting plates. The advantageous effect of the present invention is: in addition to bearing a lifting weight, the present invention accurately detects a lifting hook deviation posture via the platform surface or the parallel straight line.

Abstract: A hook attachment for a forklift vehicle including a hook having a rectangular upper half and a hooked lower half, a rectangular aperture disposed within the upper half of the hook, and a lip medially disposed within the aperture on an internal surface of a top edge of the upper half. A length of the aperture substantially conforms to a width of a fork on a forklift vehicle. The upper half of the hook is configured to slidably engage the fork through the aperture. The lip is configured to securingly engage an opening in a top side of the fork.

Abstract: A device comprising a hook and magnet. The hook is configured to move between a folded position, such that the space below the magnet is free, and a deployed position, such that the hook is below the magnet. The magnet is activated to attract a ferromagnetic piece connected to a support handle of a container.

Abstract: An apparatus for shipping goods may include a strut, a first beam, a second beam, a lift-eye housing interfacing with the strut, the first beam, and the second beam, and having an opening facing in the direction of the upper wall, and a lift-eye disposed within the lift-eye housing and configured to support the weight of the apparatus and to pivot from a stowed position within the lift-eye housing to a deployed position where a distal portion of the lift-eye projects out of the lift-eye housing.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a passenger capsule, a front module, a rear module, a lift structure, and a plurality of interfaces. The passenger capsule includes a structural shell having a first end and a second end. The front module includes a first longitudinal frame member, a second longitudinal frame member, and a front axle assembly. The rear module is coupled to the second end of the passenger capsule and includes a rear axle assembly. The lift structure includes a first protrusion extending from the first longitudinal frame member and defining a first aperture and a second protrusion extending from the second longitudinal frame member and defining a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture form a pair of front lift points.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting and aligning a flange is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for supporting a flange is provided. The apparatus includes a first member having a first surface and a second surface, a first side member extending orthogonally from the first surface of the first member, a second side member extending orthogonally from the first surface of the first member in a spaced apart relation to the first side member to define a U-shaped structure, wherein each of the first side member and the second side member include an aperture formed therein along a longitudinal axis of the U-shaped structure, a lifting lug coupled to the second surface of the first member in a transverse axis of the U-shaped structure, and a plurality of set screws disposed through the first member on opposing sides of the lifting lug.

Abstract: An attachment bracket for use with heavy machinery and adapted to releasably attach to a double wheeled bin. The attachment bracket has a plurality of spaced parallel elongated bracket frame members, an elongated wide plate member connected to each the bracket frame member forming a rigid connection therebetween, a pair of spaced main hook members removably and adjustably connected to the wide plate member in between the bracket frame members, and a pair of secondary hook members, each rotationally connected to a respective the main hook member and biased such that they will return to an initial position when not being forced to rotate.

Abstract: A connector comprises a base, a gate, and a locking mechanism. The base forms an opening. The gate is slidably operatively connected to the base and spans the opening. The locking member has an engaging position and a releasing position. The engaging position secures the gate to the base, and the releasing position allows the gate to be moved relative to the base.

Abstract: A lug reversibly connectable to a wear plate having a hole extending therethrough. The lug includes a coupling means and a plug. The plug comprises an upper surface. In a first position the lug is connectable to an underside of the wear plate such that the coupling means extends through said hole and outward from an upper surface of the wear plate an in this position can be engaged by a hoist. In a second position the lug is connectable to the underside of said wear plate such that the plug fills said hole whereby the upper surface of the plug is aligned with the upper surface of the wear plate to thereby present an even wear surface.

Abstract: A handy compact multifunctional tool used primarily by tree stand hunters, to help make every day hunting from an elevated position more enjoyable as well as to help get you out of the inevitable pinches that hunting throws your way. Having a series of rotatable grapples used for various purposes, including: retrieval of dropped or left behind items, grappling of tree limbs to be removed from the hunter's line of sight, a place to hang weapons or accessories while not in use. A handy dry storage compartment for storage of whatever the user sees fit is conveniently located in side of unit. Magnets are located on the sides and bottom for retrieval of dropped magnetically retrievable items. The grapples are attached to a shank or main body that will later be described which is attached to a rope used for lowering tool and retrieving items etc. When not in use the main body is designed to accommodate the winding and unwinding of attached rope which doubles as a tree stand hunters hoist rope.

Abstract: A device for attaching, lifting, and/or lashing goods, has a load ring (1), the ring lug (2) of which has two retaining pins (7a, 7b) for connecting to fixing frames (3a, 3b), which in turn can be fastened to goods (4). A kit for a device having a load ring (1) and a method for producing the device are also provided. In order to ensure that the retaining pins (7a, 7b) are inserted far enough in the goods (4), the device has at least one axial securing element (X), by which one of the retaining pins (7a, 7b) is secured in a predetermined axial working position (P) in one of the retaining receptacles (8a, 8b).

Abstract: The present invention provides a chain hook which reduces the risk of disengagement of one or more chains connected thereto. The chain hook comprises an elongate body, a first hook at a first end of the elongate body for connection to a load and a second hook at a second end of the elongate body for connection to at least one chain, wherein the first and second hooks are in different planes.

Abstract: A hoisting device and method of making the same including a hoist body having an inwardly extending post pocket that includes an inwardly facing body groove extending about a post pocket axis. The hoist body further includes an access opening in communication with the body groove. The hoisting device further including a post having a post head that has an outwardly extending post groove configured to functionally align with the body groove of the body such that the two groove are in functional alignment with one another when in an assembled position. The access opening allowing a plurality of bearings to be directed into the bearing groove when the post is in assembled position within the bearing pocket. The hoist device further includes a plug to selectively close the access opening thereby maintaining the plurality of bearings in the bearing grooves.

Abstract: A retractable tow hook assembly is connected with a rectangular storage container having a vertical ramp end wall hingedly connected at its bottom edge with the container for displacement about a horizontal pivot axis from an initial vertical closed position downwardly toward an inclined loading position in engagement with the ground. The tow hook assembly includes a support plate that is externally connected with the container adjacent the hinge connection, and a hook member that is displaceable relative to the support plate between an upwardly extending towing position for engagement by the loop of a towing cable when the ramp wall is in the vertical position, and a non-obstructing downwardly-displaced retracted position when the ramp wall is in the downwardly inclined loading position. A stop arrangement prevents displacement of the tow hook member beyond the extended position.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for coupling an offshore structure (1), such as a jacket leg of an offshore platform, to a hoisting block (19) of a hoisting installation (13), preferably a floating hoisting installation. The present invention is also related to a hoisting block provided with a first coupling part of a system according to the invention and to an offshore structure provided with a second coupling part of a system according to the invention. The present invention is further related to a method for coupling a jacket of an offshore platform comprising a number of jacket legs to hoisting blocks suspended from hoisting cables (17) of a hoisting installation, wherein each jacket leg is coupled to a hoisting block according to the method for coupling a jacket leg of an offshore platform to a hoisting block suspended from hoisting cables of a hoisting installation according to the invention.

Abstract: A lifting hook is provided for balanced lifting of coils of rolled sheet metal of varying widths. The lifting hook has a lifting frame that includes a lower arm with a forward end for penetrating a lumen of a coil. A counterweight is provided that slides along a forward portion of an upper arm of the frame. A lifting assembly also slides on the frame and is arranged to move intermediate the counterweight and a rearward portion of the frame. A leadscrew assembly including a first leadscrew and a second leadscrew having first and second pitches respectively is provided. The first leadscrew is threadedly engaged by the counterweight and the second leadscrew is threadedly engaged by the lifting assembly. The second leadscrew has a pitch that is twice the first leadscrew pitch.

Abstract: A method of lifting an aircraft at a lifting location including the steps of securing a fitting to the aircraft when the aircraft is at the lifting location, the fitting including an attachment member configured to be secured to the item and a lifting member which is pivotally coupled to the attachment member. The lifting member has a socket for engaging a crane hook. Engaging the fitting with the crane hook and transmitting lifting load from the crane hook to the aircraft via the fitting. The crane hook has an attachment link having a first pivot point attached to the hook forward of its center of gravity, and a second pivot point configured to be lifted by a crane.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus and method for safely lifting large off-highway truck bodies and also allows for lifting these truck bodies inside off-highway truck service bays with limited overhead lifting clearances. The invention minimizes the stresses on the truck body and on the lifting cables/slings. This lifting apparatus and method incorporates temporary lifting eyes installed through lifting hole receivers in the truck body floor. The temporary lifting eyes can be designed such that their strength is gained thru interlocking steel members versus simply welding.

Abstract: A jaw crusher liner handling tool includes a lifting eye having a radially extending shank and a radially extending lug, the lug including a hole parallel to the axis of the eye. The shank includes an elongate head on its end that is remote from the eye and is parallel to the axis of the eye.

Abstract: A hook assembly made up of a hook subassembly with a hook having a first axis, a support subassembly, and an indexing mechanism. The indexing mechanism: a) releasably biasably maintains the hook and support subassemblies in a first operative relationship wherein the hook has a first angular orientation around the first axis; and b) permits the hook and support subassemblies to be changed from the first operative relationship to be releasably maintained in a second operative relationship, wherein the hook has a second angular orientation around the first axis.

Abstract: A load-receiving apparatus is provided in the form of a hook block of a lifting gear, and includes a hook having a shaft and a circumferential groove in which an annular retaining element engages. The annular retaining element is supported on a supporting surface of a suspension element of the load-receiving apparatus. The annular retaining element has the form of a sleeve, which expands starting from the shaft and continuing in the direction of the supporting surface. In order to create a secure load-receiving apparatus, the annular retaining element is designed in the form of a conical sleeve or a truncated cone, and has an exterior outer surface, an interior outer surface due to the sleeve's conical shape, an upper annular top surface, and a lower annular base surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling to a chain comprises a one-piece, generally hook-shaped body having a hole passing through the body, the hole configured to accommodate attachment of a first element of a load path, such as a rope or a cable, to the body; an entry slot configured to accommodate passage of a link of a chain into the body; and a capture slot configured to accept and mechanically capture a link of a chain, thereby establishing a tension load path from the first element, through the body of the apparatus, to the chain.

Abstract: A rigid U-shaped structure sized to be closely received on the tip end of the transfer hook. One side of the U-shape of the structure is closed. A padeye is rigidly attached to the end curved portion of the U-shape of the structure. Means for holding the U-shaped structure in position on the tip end of the hook is provided. The holding means may be threaded bores through one or both sides of the U-shaped structure that allow bolts to be threaded through the holes such that they create sufficient friction against the tip end of the transfer hook to hold the U-shaped structure in position. The holes through the U-shaped structure may be unthreaded with threaded nuts rigidly attached to the U-shaped structure such that the nuts are aligned with the holes to allow bolts to exert pressure against the tip end of the transfer hook in the same manner to hold the U-shaped structure in position on the transfer hook.

Abstract: A hoist ring assembly includes an anchor subassembly with bushing, retainer and threaded fastener elements, and a loop subassembly with a lifting loop and pair of pin elements. The assembly is adapted such that the lifting loop is rotatable through a 360-degree angle about a major axis, and pivotable through at least 180-degree angle about a minor axis. The assembly can be rapidly assembled or disassembled, and incorporates one or more components which may be substantially fabricated by way of forging operation, particularly the retainer member.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, a suction side, and a pressure side. At least one integrated attachment bore is configured in each of the suction side and pressure side between the leading edge and trailing edge. The attachment bores are structurally configured for receipt of a handling mechanism therein for supporting the blade during a transportation, installation, or maintenance procedure.

Abstract: A log lifting facilitating assembly for includes a first member having a first end and a second end. A spike is attached to the first member adjacent to the first end and is orthogonal to the first member. The spike extends in a first direction relative to the first member. A second member is attached to the second end of the first member and extends in the first direction from the first member further than the spike. A strike plate is attached to the first member. The strike plate is positioned on the first member opposite of the spike. The spike is configured to be driven into an end of a log to facilitate moving of the log.

Abstract: A retractable and fast-deploying grappling hook has a plurality of tines foldable around a central shaft that can quickly be individually set into a deployed position or a retracted position with no more than two turns of a capping head. The speed and ease of operation of the deploying and locking mechanism are due in part to the concavely machined undersurface of the head which mirrors the path end of the tines hinged to the side of the shaft. The same locking maneuver and adjustment of the head apply coincidentally to the deployed and retracted tines. A belt-attachable caddy houses a slotted receptacle for a removable plate mounting a take-up reel around which a cable secured to an eyelet at the proximal end of the shaft can be wound.

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling to a chain comprises a one-piece, generally hook-shaped body having a hole passing through the body, the hole configured to accommodate attachment of a first element of a load path, such as a rope or a cable, to the body; an entry slot configured to accommodate passage of a link of a chain into the body; and a capture slot configured to accept and mechanically capture a link of a chain, thereby establishing a tension load path from the first element, through the body of the apparatus, to the chain.

Abstract: The device, which is intended to connect a shackle (1) to the links (2) of a chain using a bolt (8), comprises two parts (3) and (4), part 3 being a cylindrical body that guides the insertion/extraction of the bolt (8). A lever (7), which is joined to the bolt (8), extends from the side of the cylindrical body (5) and can be displaced in order to move the bolt (8). Part 4 comprises a nut (9) screwed to the end of the bolt (8) in order to secure such bolt (8). The invention also includes a handle (10) that can be attached to the nut (9) to allow the bolt (8) to be tightened by a robot. Parts 3 and 4 include brackets (11) and (12) between which through-rods (13) are screw-mounted at the ends thereof in order to secure said parts (3) and (4) to one another.

Abstract: The detachable ears rope thimble comprised of thimble body, detachable ears and having the optional features of bale, main load pin sub assembly, and a restraning load sub assembly. The inventive thimble provides very high load capacity ability for wire or synthetic ropes. Furthermore the thimble assembly enables eye splicing on new ropes yet allows for the thimble addition to previously formed eyes without resplicing the eyes. The invention provides a thimble that fully contains even the oversize found in fresh synthetic ropes protecting them within an array of detachable ears from abrasion. The outer body has smooth form with embedded detachable ears and rounded edges preventing synthetic fiber damage.

Abstract: Device for handling (102) a green tire (24), comprises a supporting structure and at least one hook (106) mounted to rotate with respect to the supporting structure between a gripping position and a disengaged position, about a horizontal axis (18) running outside of the hook.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shortening device (1) for shortening a chain strand (23), the shortening device comprising a connecting section (3) with at least one connecting opening (7), a shortening member (4, 26), at least one anchoring receptacle (7) for receiving an end link (24a) of the chain strand (23), said anchoring receptacle being arranged on a side of the connecting section (3) which faces the shortening member (4, 26) and being closed by a retaining pin (8) inserted into a cutout (32), and a web (5) which connects the connecting section (3) to the shortening member (4, 26) and is arranged at an end of the cutout (32) pointing in the longitudinal direction. In order to provide a lighter and smaller shortening device (1), it is provided according to the invention that the connecting opening (7) is designed as a closed eye (7).

Abstract: A pipe flange lifting device for supporting and leveling a blind flange during installation onto a pipe end. The device comprises a pair of closed fittings having a plurality of apertures through which to place a first and second lifting bolt. The fittings are positioned on opposing sides of a pipe flange and rotate freely with respect to the pin prior to installation, whereafter the lifting bolts fitted through the flange and opposing fittings for stable support during operation. The lifting bolts comprise a pair of bolts inserted into eyes of the flange prior to the lifting operation. Spacers along the pin allow the fittings to be separated by a desired distance and prevent pinch points due to fitting inclination. The pin includes an attached crane hoist fitting for lifting the assembly and a secured flange during flange installation.

Abstract: A device 10 for engaging an object having an opening through a surface of the object includes a first pivotable hook 12 with a collar 16 and a point 26, the first hook 12having a bend 24 between the collar 16 and the point 26. The first pivotable hook 12also includes an opening 22 at or near the bend 24 of the first pivotable hook 12. The device also includes a second pivotable hook 14 with a collar 28 and a point 38, the second hook 14 having a bend 36 between the collar 28 and the point 38 and also having an opening 34 at or near the bend 36 of the second pivotable hook 14. A fastener 40 extends through the openings 22 and 34 at or near bends 24 and 36 of the pivotable hooks 12 and 14 such that the first and second pivotable hooks 12 and 14 are able to pivot around fastener 40.

Abstract: The invention relates to a load-receiving means, in particular a hook block of a lifting gear, comprising a hook having a shaft and a circumferential groove, in which an annular retaining element engages, which annular retaining element is supported on a supporting surface of a suspension element of the load-receiving means, wherein the annular retaining element has the form of a sleeve, which expands starting from the shaft in the direction of the supporting surface. In order to create a secure load-receiving means, in particular a hook block of a lifting gear, the annular retaining element is designed in the form of a conical sleeve in the manner of a truncated cone and has an exterior outer surface, an interior outer surface due to the sleeve shape, an upper annular top surface and a lower annular base surface.