Abstract: A loading device for lifting an elongated object having an elongate axis includes a frame having a first fulcrum surface and a second fulcrum surface, a first effector arm that pivots about the first fulcrum surface, a second effector arm that pivots about the second fulcrum surface, and an actuator moving the first effector arm and the second effector arm between a retracted position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A vehicle transfer robot (10) of the present invention, disposed vertically on the ground, is formed to have four vertical frames (110) disposed at a predetermined distance apart from each other and formed to have a quadrangular frame, and a quadrangle by connecting the upper end parts of the four vertical frames (110), respectively, wherein the vehicle transfer robot (10) includes: a frame part (100) including an upper frame (120); a driving part (200) installed at each of the lower end parts of the vertical frames (110) for moving the frame part (100); and a carriage (300) installed in the frame part (100) for loading a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention can provide an intelligent vehicle transport robot for a single-level parking lot, wherein: parking lines for indicating parking locations of respective vehicles are marked on a parking lot formed at a single level; the parking lines are marked in a checkerboard pattern so as to exclude drive aisles for vehicle movements and thus increase the number of vehicles that can be accommodated in parking spaces; and a vehicle transport robot (10) is provided in the parking lot, which performs vehicle parking and retrieval by moving a vehicle above parked vehicles, whereby due to exclusion of drive aisles, the number of vehicles that can be accommodated in parking spaces is increased as compared to a conventional parking lot having the same area, and thus the parking efficiency of the parking lot can be improved.

Abstract: A parking system is described. The system includes a parking tower. The parking tower includes at least two levels and a vertical passageway. A vehicle gripping system is provided. The vehicle gripping system includes a 5 vertical lift frame vertically movable in the passageway. The vehicle gripping system also includes a horizontal slide frame slidably coupled to the vertical lift frame and horizontally movable relative to the vertical lift frame and across each level. A sliding wheel gripper is slidably coupled to and extending downwards from the horizontal slide frame, for releasably gripping a vehicle 10 by gripping the wheels of the vehicle. The sliding wheel gripper is longitudinally slidable along the horizontal slide frame between a release position and a gripping position.

Abstract: Loading and unloading device configured for connection to a truck or a trailer of truck, having a main support frame, a support frame supported in a position adjustable by the main frame and a cradle supported in a position adjustable by the main frame and defining with it a goods storage compartment, and means for handling the secondary frame and the cradle with respect to the main frame along one or more directions of second axes X, Y, Z which are orthogonal to modify the configuration of the compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for transporting bales is described. A system for transporting bales includes a hauling truck, a trailer pivotably coupled to the hauling truck by a gooseneck, the trailer comprising telescoping arches, wherein the telescoping arches move a cradle between a loading position, wherein tubular elongate skids slide into a space between a round bale and a ground in the loading position, and a transport position, wherein an angled portion of the tubular elongate skids lift the bale off the ground in the transport position, and wherein the gooseneck pivots the trailer to a driver's side of the hauling truck in the loading position, and wherein the hauling truck loads the bale while moving forward.

Abstract: A wheeled hose moving device that is movable over a support surface and that is operable to grasp, lift and move a concrete supply hose at the support surface. The device includes a wheeled support including a hose grasping device and at least one hose support element. The hose grasping device includes a pair of grasping arms configured to grasp and release a concrete supply hose. The hose grasping device is vertically movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The hose support element includes a pair of support arms that pivot relative to one another. The pair of grasping arms move from their opened state toward their closed state to engage and grasp the concrete supply hose. As the grasping device raises the grasped hose upward, the support arms pivot from their opened state toward their closed state to support the grasped and raised hose.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for transporting bales is described. A system for transporting bales includes a hauling truck, a trailer pivotably coupled to the hauling truck by a gooseneck, the trailer comprising telescoping arches, wherein the telescoping arches move a cradle between a loading position, wherein tubular elongate skids slide into a space between a round bale and a ground in the loading position, and a transport position, wherein an angled portion of the tubular elongate skids lift the bale off the ground in the transport position, and wherein the gooseneck pivots the trailer to a driver's side of the hauling truck in the loading position, and wherein the hauling truck loads the bale while moving forward.

Abstract: Provided are a transportation device for transporting heavy plate-shaped cargoes such as thick plate products, and a transportation system using the transportation device. The transportation device may include: a device body unit; a device moving unit provided on the device body unit to move the transportation device; and a cargo loading unit provided on the device body unit for self-loading cargo. The transportation device is capable of rapidly loading and transporting plate-shaped heavy objects such as thick plate products of an iron mill without using additional lifting/unloading apparatuses and heavy pallets (cassettes) for markedly decreasing the total transportation (distribution) time necessary for lifting, transportation, and unloading of cargo, providing efficient transportation environments, improving productivity, and decreasing costs.

Abstract: A low profile transport device includes a frame having a top surface and a recess disposed along the top surface to hold and transport an object. The low profile transport device also includes a plurality of wheels disposed below the frame that support the frame, and a plurality of pivotable wheel struts coupled to the wheels. The wheel struts are each individually adjustable relative to the frame from a first position relative to the frame to a second position relative to the frame to allow the low profile transport device to climb an obstacle without tilting the frame. The low profile transport device also includes a motor that generates movement of the wheels.

Abstract: Provided are a transportation device for transporting heavy plate-shaped cargoes such as thick plate products, and a transportation system using the transportation device. The transportation device may include: a device body unit; a device moving unit provided on the device body unit to move the transportation device; and a cargo loading unit provided on the device body unit for self-loading cargo. The transportation device is capable of rapidly loading and transporting plate-shaped heavy objects such as thick plate products of an iron mill without using additional lifting/unloading apparatuses and heavy pallets (cassettes) for markedly decreasing the total transportation (distribution) time necessary for lifting, transportation, and unloading of cargo, providing efficient transportation environments, improving productivity, and decreasing costs.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of an apparatus for raising, suspending, transporting, and lowering appliance units for installation and removal. Two support frame assemblies, each having telescopic legs attached to wheels and upper support brackets from which the appliance unit is suspended, are connected by a removable frame connector. The apparatus may then be rolled across a rooftop to move and place the appliance unit. The frame connector may be replaced with a retention connector and supplemented with a lower retention connector for efficient storage and transport of the apparatus.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting a ride-on trowel includes a vehicle frame forming a bay sized to receive the ride-on trowel and a system for supporting the ride-on trowel from the vehicle frame. The vehicle frame includes a lower frame that surrounds the bay on three sides. The lower frame has an open rear end and a tapered front end and is configured to closely match the shape of the ride-on trowel outer frame.

Abstract: A trailer includes a coupling to attach the trailer to a tractor, and a frame attached to the coupling. The frame is positionable as a single unit about a container such that the frame can be attached to the container in four regions of the container to lift the container. The trailer has road wheels for long-haul transportation over road systems. The trailer frame can be positioned about the container by laterally expanding and retracting, pivoting about a horizontal axis, and pivoting about a vertical axis.

Abstract: A watercraft support and tote device having a frame sub-assembly having a first frame member and a second frame member and at least one support member; a power output member; a hydraulic sub-assembly having a hydraulic vessel, a control system, and a conduit; at least one ground engaging wheel; a drive member; a winch; and a plurality of watercraft support members.

Abstract: A delivery rack system for transporting a dolly. The delivery rack system includes a frame disposed on a plurality of wheels. The frame includes a side rail and first and second transverse rails disposed proximate the side rail. The side rail, the first transverse rail, and second transverse rail cooperate to define a compartment adapted to receive the dolly.

Abstract: A device and method for lifting and rotating a massive container comprising a base frame assembly, a cradle pivotally connected to the base frame assembly and adapted to hold the container, a mechanism for moving the container vertically relative to at least part of the base frame assembly, and a hydraulic cylinder connected between the base frame assembly and the cradle for rotating in a vertical plane the cradle relative to the base frame assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting round hay bales disposed on a bale support ground surface. The apparatus has a frame, a frame support assembly, a first and a second rail. The frame has a first and a second portion. The first portion is connectable to a towing vehicle and the second portion is pivotally movable relative to the first portion to cooperate with the first portion to move the frame between a transporting position and a loading position. The first and second rails are movable between first, second, and third positions. In the first position, the first and second rails are lowered to capture the round hay bale. In the second position, the first and second rails are raised and aligned for transporting the round hay bale. In the third position, the first and second rails are positioned generally downwardly and outwardly for unloading the round hay bale.

Abstract: A trailer for transporting a container provided with lifting holes is disclosed. The trailer has a generally U-shaped frame, the front thereof being provided with a hitch for removably attaching the trailer to a tractor, the generally U-shaped frame being shaped and sized to receive the container therein, the frame being provided with wheels on each side thereof. The trailer also includes a plurality of retractable lifting members, each retractable lifting member being positioned proximate a lifting hole of the container when the container is received within the frame, the retractable lifting members being movable between an inoperative position where the lifting members are disengaged from the lifting holes, and an operative position where the lifting members engage the lifting holes and are extendable to lift the container. A controller is also provided for controlling the lifting members.

Abstract: A trailer for hauling cylindrical bales includes a carrier for the bales, wheels on the carrier, an elevation adjustment mechanism for raising and lowering the carrier, and a hitch for coupling to a towing vehicle. The carrier has two inwardly extending bottom flanges that are spaced apart and define an opening between them, and an open end through which the bales pass during loading and unloading. When moving the carrier into engagement with one of the bales resting on the ground, the bale stays generally still due to friction from the bale contacting the ground through the opening and the bottom flanges slide under the bale to load the bale onto the carrier. Additional aspects include an adapter for use with a towing vehicle having a three-point pintle hitch, insert containers that fit into the trailer, and a method of loading and unloading the bales.

Abstract: A vehicle (10) includes a hollow transfer device (20), a side translating assembly (40), and a lift mast assembly (90). The transfer device has at least one substantially open end and a longitudinal opening intersecting the substantial open end. The lift mast assembly is cooperatively associated with the transfer device to move the transfer device substantially vertically, and the side translating assembly is also operatively associated with the transfer device to move the transfer device substantially horizontally between at least one side of the vehicle and a center of the vehicle. The invention contemplates use in a newsprint roll handling apparatus.

Abstract: The straddle carrier comprising separate front and rear towers, each tower being of a generally inverted U shaped configuration and having a pair of ground wheel assemblies which can be spaced apart sufficiently to allow a container to locate between the assemblies, each tower including attachment means to attach the tower to the container, each tower having lifting means to lift the container. By having separate front and rear towers, as opposed to a chassis arrangement of existing straddle carriers, the straddle carrier according to the invention can be simply attached to each corner of a container of any length. Thus, the straddle carrier can be used on containers having lengths of 20 ft, 40 ft, and 50 ft, and can also handle containers without side walls or front or back walls which are also called flat beds or flat racks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for handling strapped units of boards, said apparatus comprising a stacker carrier (5) capable of moving the strapped units (2) placed on a support bed (4) in a storage area into storage stacks and off from said storage stacks, respectively. To the opposite sides of said stacker carrier (5) are adapted lift units (23, 24) adapted so as to be individually movable and arranged to cooperate so as to elevate/lower the strapped units of boards resting on said support bed (4). The invention also 23 concerns a support bed suitable for use in the apparatus.

Abstract: A self propelled truck having as support chassis or frame (2), two pairs of wheels (3) arranged on opposite sides of support chassis (2), a steering device (4) and driving means for a pair of wheels (3) the support frame (2) comprises two longitudinal sides spaced from one other, each of which being supported by a respective pair of wheels (3), at least one pair of transverse members (13, 14) designed to rigidly bridge the two longitudinal sides of the truck and to delimit therewith a longitudinal tunnel, at least one lifting-lowering shaft (15) for a bin (7) between the longitudinal sides of the truck, lifting-lowering means (27, 48) carried by the support chassis (2) at each lifting-lowering shaft and displaceable between a fully lowered position and a fully lifted position, and removable engagement means (20, 25; 51, 52; 51a, 52a; 55) for a bin (7), which is rigidly displaceable with the lifting-lowering means (27; 48) and designed to engage a bin (7) on the ground at a lifting-lowering shaft and to hold i

Abstract: A transportable manufacturing system is provided for lifting and positioning a load. The system includes a first support member and a second support member separate and independent from the first support member. Each of the support members includes a support base and a load supporting frame coupled with the support base. The load supporting frame contains a movable load coupling attachable to the load, wherein each support base includes at least one selectively operable air bearing that generates an air cushion for supporting the first and second support members, respectively. The system can be readily positioned within a manufacturing facility or even relocated from one facility to another. Additionally, the system occupies less space than conventional machinery.

Abstract: A container handling apparatus utilising a cradle (1) having a chassis (2) adapted specifically for attachment to the top of the shipping container (C) and having lifting legs (3) attached to each corner of the chassis and incorporating lifting rams. The legs are pivotably attached at pivot points to the respective corners whereby to be swung between positions extending alongside the chassis in a stored orientation and positions extending downwardly from the chassis in a ground engaging orientation. The pivotable attachments for said lifting legs are such that the positions of the legs can be extended and retracted laterally of the chassis, whilst in the lower ends of said legs carry wheels (8) for mobility whereby the cradle with the legs extending downwardly from the chassis in a ground engaging orientation with, or without, a container suspended beneath said chassis, can be moved from one position to another.

Abstract: The straddle carrier comprising separate front and rear towers, each tower being of a generally inverted U shaped configuration and having a pair of ground wheel assemblies which can be spaced apart sufficiently to allow a container to locate between the assemblies, each tower including attachment means to attach the tower to the container, each tower having lifting means to lift the container. By having separate front and rear towers, as opposed to a chassis arrangement of existing straddle carriers, the straddle carrier according to the invention can be simply attached to each corner of a container of any length. Thus, the straddle carrier can be used on containers having lengths of 20 ft, 40 ft, and 50 ft, and can also handle containers without side walls or front or back walls which are also called flat beds or flat racks.

Abstract: A self propelled truck having as support chassis or frame (2), two pairs of wheels (3) arranged on opposite sides of support chassis (2), a steering device (4) and driving means (31) for a pair of wheels (3) the support frame (2) comprises two longitudinal sides spaced from one other, each of which being supported by a respective pair of wheels (3), at least one pair of transverse members (13, 14) designed to rigidly bridge the two longitudinal sides of the truck and to delimit therewith a longitudinal tunnel, at least one lifting-lowering shaft (15) for a bin (7) between the longitudinal sides of the truck, lifting-lowering means (27, 48) carried by the support chassis (2) at each lifting-lowering shaft and displaceable between a fully lowered position and a fully lifted position, and removable engagement means (20, 25; 51, 52; 51a, 52a; 55) for a bin (7), which is rigidly displaceable with the lifting-lowering means (27; 48) and designed to engage a bin (7) on the ground at a lifting-lowering shaft and to h

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stationary boat lift in which a boat is able to enter and exit with little difficulty. The boat lift allows a boat to bypass various barriers in a efficient and safe manner by vertically lifting the boat out of one body of water, translating the boat horizontally over a desired barrier, and then vertically lowering the boat into a second body of water.

Abstract: A trailer apparatus for lifting and transporting round hay bales. The trailer apparatus has a wheel support frame with lateral support members at each side. A lifting frame depends from each lateral support. A lifting beam extends from the forward end to the rear end of each lifting frame. The lifting frames are movable between an open position so that a round bale can be positioned therebetween, and a closed position. When the lifting frames move from the open to the closed position, the lifting frames move inwardly and upwardly to engage round hay bales and lift them from the ground. The lifting beam has a rotatable or rollable outer surface so that when the lifting beam engages the hay bale to move it upwardly from the ground, the beam will roll to prevent pinching of the hay bale.

Abstract: A cart which is provided with lifting jacks (26) and wheels on casters (28) providing a means of vertically lifting and transporting a fire suppression agent storage container in an upright position. The apparatus is designed to lift from the base of the container without requiring a lifting element to be placed beneath said fire suppression agent storage container. The base of the container is coupled to the apparatus by the use of clamping frames (24). Once the clamping frames (24) are fully engaged around the container base, the lifting jacks (26) can be operated to lift the container. Once the container is lifted, the container can then be easily moved by rolling entire apparatus along a surface by way of the wheels on casters (28).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for handling sheet stacks, in which sheet stacks including at least one sheet are moved into a storage area with the help of handling apparatuses into sheet piles of at least one sheet stack. By virtue of the support beds, a handling apparatus and a straddle carrier, and a flexible and efficient buffer storage system for sheet stacks are provided for interfacing with existing sheet processing lines.

Abstract: A cask transporter for engaging, lifting and safely transporting casks containing nuclear waste material. The cask transporter comprises a gantry structure including a plurality of extendible telescoping boom assemblies coupled to a beam. A platform is coupled to and supports the gantry structure and couples the gantry structure to a driven tread mechanism. Couplers couple the beam to a cask to be transported, and cushioned restraints restrain a cask from colliding with the cask transporter.

Abstract: A hauler for manipulating and transporting a bale of material is disclosed. The hauler includes a support frame comprising a pair of elongated, parallel, spaced apart members conjoined at a first end. A manipulating frame comprises a pair of parallel, elongated members spaced apart at a distance not greater than a diameter of the bale, and is disposed between the support frame. A transverse member connects the pair of elongated manipulating frame members. A linkage having first and second pivot points is disposed near the first end of the support frame and is pivotally coupled to the manipulating frame at the first pivot point and pivotally coupled to the support frame at the second pivot point. An actuator is coupled between the support frame and the transverse member and is configured to raise or lower the manipulating frame with respect to the support frame such that the bale may be loaded onto or unloaded from the manipulating frame, and transported when the manipulating frame is in a raised position.

Abstract: A device for connecting to, lifting at a first location load support surface, moving, inverting and releasing at a second load support surface individual heavy loads. The device includes a support frame for carrying heavy loads. The frame carries a mechanism for selective and controlled connection to and selective and controlled detachment from individual heavy loads, such as concrete molds with or without concrete in the molds. A lifting mechanism for providing selective and controlled vertical upward and downward movement to the connection mechanism and to any individual heavy load carried by the connection mechanism is associated with the connection mechanism. A mechanism for providing selective and controlled rotational movement of at least about 180.degree. to the connection mechanism and to any individual heavy load carried by the connection mechanism is also associated with the connection mechanism.

Abstract: A transporter for raising, transporting and positioning ventilated nuclear waste storage casks includes a U-shaped platform that moves on a pair of independently controllable crawlers. A pair of lower lift beams, dimensioned to extend through the air channels of the cask, are slung below the platform. The rear ends of the lower lift beams can be raised and lowered by means of hydraulic cylinders carried on the platform. The forward ends of the lower lift beams can be raised and lowered by an upper lift beam that extends across the forward end of the platform between two vertically extendable columns. After the forward ends of the lower lift beams are inserted through the cask air channels, they are coupled to the upper lift beam by means of two lift pendants. A restraining strap encircles the cask and is tensioned by means of a hydraulic cylinder in order to keep the cask from swinging relative to the platform.

Abstract: A self-propelled container handling apparatus handles a container in a container yard. The container handling apparatus reads an identification code borne on the container and senses a position of the container to be handled. On the basis of the container identification code read by the container handling apparatus and the container position sensed by the container handling apparatus, the inventory data for the containers stored in the container yard are updated.

Abstract: The universal carrier of the present invention may be used to move and weigh heavy objects, such as drums or coils of metal or wire. This can be done by changing a removable member attached to the lift member of the universal carrier or by replacing both the removable and lift members with a single horizontally adjustable member. The removable members have different attachments which allow different types of objects to be moved. The universal carrier may include an optional force measuring device which allows the object to be weighed at the time it is moved.

Abstract: An opening and closing apparatus for a manhole cover includes a supporting member 2 having a number of elongated holes 1, two hook rods 4, each having a lower hook, and extending vertically through one of the elongated holes 1 of the supporting member 2, and a bracket 5 through which each hook rod 4 extends. A clamp 6 permits adjustment of the vertical position of each hook rod 4. Two horizontal extension members 8 horizontally adjustably connect to opposite ends of the supporting member 2 so that an upper surface of each horizontal extension member 8 wholly or partially overlaps the supporting member 2. A set of bolts 9 and nuts 10 tightly fasten the supporting member 2 to each horizontal extension member 8. A leg 11 projects downward from an inner end of each horizontal extension member 8.

Abstract: A four-wheel device used to lift drums with compressed air stored in an on-board storage tank without special straps, tools, or clamps that allows the operator to lift the drum with no physical stress and to roll the unit to another location with minimum effort.

Abstract: A carrier for cylindrical bales of hay includes a rigid support structure for supporting a series of cylindrical bales in end-to-end relationship. Fluid power mechanisms are disposed on the support structure for moving the support structure upwardly and downwardly relative to the ground. A fluid control arrangement is accessibly mounted on the support structure and adapted for apportioning equally and automatically a flow of fluid to each of the fluid power mechanisms suck that the support structure is smoothly and evenly raised and lowered during handling of the cylindrical bales.

Abstract: For picking up and moving containers with corner castings on platforms, railway wagons or ships, two carriages are locked one to each end face of the container. These carriages have sets of wheels, which are vertically movable therein and allow displacement of the carriages in their longitudinal direction. With the wheels of each set at the same height, the carriages are in the lowest position and can be locked by locks in the corner castings of the container. By moving one wheel of each set of each carriage down, the carriage and, if locked thereto, the container are lifted for displacement. Such wheels can bridge gaps between loading surfaces and differences in height between such surfaces. The carriages may also have wheels with a horizontal axis transverse to the other wheels, to allow movement of the carriages with or without a container transversely to their longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Apparatus for collecting grassland bales comprises a pair of open-ended cradle structures (42, 44) each of which is pivotally mounted on each of two opposite sides of a trailer (10). The cradles can be lowered from an inboard stowed position into an inverted position by pivoting the cradles relative to the trailer so that the cradles are lowered to collect a load. The cradles can lift the load into a stowed position by being raised inboard of the trailer.

Abstract: A hay bale transport has a frame consisting of a plurality of spaced inverted U-shaped frame members which are secured together in spaced parallel relation by elongated beams extending along the lower ends thereof. An elongated longitudinal alley space exists within the frame for receiving a plurality of bales to be transported. Spaced elongated bale supporting rails extend within the frame and are secured to the beams. Wheels are secured to the frame and are connected to a power unit for raising or lowering the frame with respect to a ground surface whereby bales within the alley can be raised or lowered with respect to the ground surface. An operating cab is movably secured to one of the inverted U-shaped frame members and is normally positioned within the alley, but is connected to another power unit so that the cab can be laterally moved out of the alley while the bales are being picked up, transported, and discharged.

Abstract: A vehicular cart with a lifting collar is rolled over a plurality of containers located on a floor of a work site. The lifting collar is lowered onto the containers and is raised along with the containers to an operating position. Mixing and dispensing equipment carried on the cart are removably connected to each container. Computer control for the mixing and dispensing operations is provided, and interfaces with the mixing and dispensing apparatus coupled to each container.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and transporting one or more large bales of material, comprising a trailer to be towed by a towing device and hydraulically powered by an outside source, preferably incorporated in the towing vehicle. The apparatus has tines adapted to fit beneath a bale and cradle and lift the bale in the manner of a fork lift, which is done by exerting force downwards on the wheels of the trailer, thus lifting the frame and attached tines. Connection to the towing device's three-point hitch also affords a lifting device. A device may be provided for shifting the trailer between a transport position, where the trailer is generally aligned behind the towing device, and a working position where the trailer is aligned outwardly and behind the towing device. The tines are positioned generally horizontally and substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the trailer. Bales are lifted by the apparatus off the ground for transportation.

Abstract: A transporter for a length of highway barriers includes a series of barrier transporting units, each having at least one pair of wheels positioned to straddle a length of highway barriers, at least one engaging device configured to engage one of the barriers, and at least one lifting device coupled to the engaging device to lift the engaging device and the engaged barriers. Articulating couplings interconnect axially adjacent transporting units to form a train configured to straddle the length of highway barriers such as the train can be moved over a length of highway barriers to be transported. Two tractors are connected to the train, one at each end of the train in line with the train to move the train. This transporter can be used by driving it over a length of highway barriers, using the engaging and lifting devices to lift the barriers, and then driving the transporter and the engaged barriers to a new location.

Abstract: The universal bale shuttle includes a fram having at least one pair of wheels adapted to rollably carry the frame across terrain. The frame is provided with means capable of raising or lowering the frame in relation to the terrain surface. The frame also includes means for connecting a tractor whereby the frame may be steerably moved behind and to either side of a towing tractor. Pivotally attached to the frame is at least one bale engagement surface adapted to be controllably rotated between a bale disengagement position and a bale engagement position. A bale may be moved about by first steering the shuttle to either side of the tractor and then placing the bale engagement surface in a disengaged position. The shuttle may then be towed to a position where it surrounds a bale to be moved. The frame is then lowered and the bale engagement surface is then placed in an engaged position. Once the bale has been engaged it is lifted from the terrain surface.

Abstract: A self-loading machine capable of transporting several round bales at a time has an overhead frame from which a pair of transversely spaced clamping jaws are suspended. The two jaws are elongated fore-and-aft and outwardly bowed so as to present a generally cylindrical container that is open at its front and rear ends. The machine is towed behind a tractor or other vehicle but can be hydraulically shifted to an offset position relative to the line of draft of the vehicle during pickup and discharge operations. When a bale is to be picked up, the machine is advanced with the jaws spread wide apart until the machine is disposed over the bale straddling the latter. By hydraulically lowering the machine into a pickup position, the jaws are then disposed to be closed together, causing long beams at the bottom of the jaws to be forced transversely under the bale and within the grip of the container.

Abstract: Apparatus for lifting and rendering mobile for movement about a floor, a stand upon which a plurality of slot machines are mounted, the stand having a front wall and a rear wall, and a top wall upon which the slot machines are mounted, the invention including wheel-equipped lifting assemblies that are removably mountable to the stand, and each lifting assembly comprising a horizontally extending cross-bar that spans the stand top and lies adjacent thereto, and a pair of wheeled upright members attachable to opposite ends of the cross-bar and lying adjacent the stand side walls, the upper part of each upright being adapted to slidably embrace the cross-bar to firmly hold it at about 90.degree. to the cross bar and to be adjustable therealong with a device to releasably clamp the cross-bar to the upright member.