Abstract: A method and system is provided for moving passengers in and out of an amusement ride of the type having a passenger cabin capable of movement in multiple degrees of freedom within an enclosure. The cabin includes ingress doors on one side of the cabin and egress doors on the other side to admit and discharge passengers from seats within the cabin. Another set of ingress and egress doors are provided on opposite sides of the enclosure in respective alignment with the ingress and egress doors of the cabin when the cabin is at rest in a loading position. A plurality of ingress and egress platforms, located outside the operating envelope of the cabin when the cabin is in motion, are adapted to be moved to a deployed position when the cabin is in the loading position to connect the ingress and egress doors of the enclosure with the ingress and egress doors of the cabin. In this way, movement of passengers in and out of the cabin, which is spaced from the enclosure, is provided in a rapid and orderly fashion.

Abstract: A system for positioning an electronic test head of a test system with respect to an electronic device handler. A positioner assembly moves vertically and provides substantial movement in the horizontal plane with six degrees of freedom. The positioner assembly includes a section for attaching the test head. A counterbalancing assembly is coupled to the positioner assembly to provide a substantially weightless condition to the positioner assembly with the test head attached.

Abstract: An attachment to the boom of a boom-type vehicle is for lifting and supporting a panel assembly of the type having a panel and a purline. The purline is securely attached to the panel and disposed at an angle thereto. The attachment comprises an attachment connectable to a forward end of the boom of the vehicle for supporting at least a portion of the purline and at least a portion of the panel. The attachment provides selective movement between the purline, the panel, and the boom for permitting the panel assembly to be maneuvered in the desired manner at the construction site. A panel handler assembly is connectable to a forward portion of a mast assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for inserting a semiconductor wafer in a slot of a holding post including a wafer support member or paddle for supporting the wafer and inserting it into a slot and rotation device for rotating the support member by the angle necessary to cause edges of the wafer to be received at the centers of the slots.

Abstract: A stern drive handling device includes a wheeled lower support frame and an extensible upper support frame telescopically mounted on the lower support frame. A horizontally disposed hollow sleeve is secured to the upper end of the upper support frame and a screw jack is provided for adjusting the height of the sleeve relative to the lower support frame. A support bracket assembly is pivotally mounted in the sleeve for swinging movement about a horizontal axis and a pair of pivoted clamps adapted to engage the cavitation plates on the housing of a stern drive unit are pivotally mounted on the support bracket assembly for pivotal adjusting movement about a second horizontal axis orthogonal to the first horizontal axis. The clamps may be secured in any desired pivoted position and limit stops are provided to limit the pivoting movement of the clamps.

Abstract: A hoist is provided for lifting, positioning and holding a trailer hitch beneath the frame of a motor vehicle to facilitate installation of the hitch. A movable platform supports an upstanding post having a sleeve telescoped thereon. Both the post and sleeve have complimentary non-circular cross sections to prevent rotation of the sleeve on the post. A winch carried by the sleeve raises and lowers the sleeve via a cable attached to the post above the sleeve. A support arm has its proximal end pivotally connected about a horizontal axis to the sleeve. The distal end of the arm receives a variety of couplers for attachment to various hitches. A hydraulic cylinder also carried by the sleeve beneath the arm has a piston rod positioned to engage the arm a short distance from its proximal end to raise and lower the arm with a hitch thereon for angular adjustment independent of movement of the sleeve.

Abstract: A cassette handling tool according to the present invention utilizes a mobile cart for handling and transporting wafer cassettes. At one end of the cart is a holder which is adapted for holding and carrying wafer cassettes. At an opposite end of the cart is a handle by which an operator can manipulate the position and orientation of the cassette holder.

Abstract: In a multi-axis mechanical manipulator with adjustable travel and protection against overloading. The movement is transmitted to the indexing mechanism (10) by the combination of a sliding rotor motor (2) of a reducing gear with wheel and endless screw (30) and an adjustable torque limiter (40). The law of motion of the indexing mechanism (10) is determined in this way so as to obtain constant speed over a wide range, possibly with stopping points. The rotating frame (56) is linked to the indexing mechanism (10) by a spring bushing (50). The movement is transmitted to the cylindrical cam (6) by an adjustable torque limiter (28). The manipulating arm (7) is displaced by a spring plate which permits a momentary angular retraction of the arm (7) when it encounters an obstacle. The present invention may be used for the handling of loads or parts.

Abstract: A press brake for bending plates. A press brake is provided for bending plates, including a pair of dies which act in mutual cooperation to bend a plate, a plate clamping manipulator which grasps and moves a plate which is to be placed in a scheduled location with respect to the dies, and a plate position detector mounted on the press brake in a specified positional relationship with respect to the dies, for detecting a position of the plate grasped by the manipulaator, and controlling the manipulator in response to a signal from the plate position detector.

Abstract: An apparatus for suspending and rotating a boat about its longitudinal axis in either direction, including a pair of movable and adjustable support frames having connecting arms which are designed to rotatably engage the support eyes (also known as ski tow eyes, wench eyes or mooring eyes) on the rear and front ends of the boat. The rear support frame includes a rotatable shaft upon which the rear end connecting arms are rigidly mounted so as to be capable of rotating the boat about its longitudinal axis. The rear support frame also includes a base frame with a pair of extensible legs which are adjustable to support and balance varying sizes of boats. Each support frame includes a hoist for causing vertical movement of the connecting arms which support the boat. The front end support frame is constructed so as to define a passageway therethrough to facilitate removal of the boat trailer upon which the boat rests, once the boat is hoisted therefrom.

Abstract: A lift vehicle for moving mine roof supports has a main drive section with a forward lift platform and a rearward articulated battery section. The articulating connection between the main section and the battery section has a clevis and pin assembly and a rotatable sleeve bearing connection. The sleeve bearing is rigidly connected to the clevis and pin assembly and rotatably connected to the battery section. The lift platform is rotatable about a horizontal axis to give it a tilting capability and is rotatable about a vertical axis to assume angled positions to either side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A manipulator device for a bending machine includes a pair of elongate die and punch for bending a workpiece. A first manipulator has a first clamping device for clamping the workpiece to be bent, a first support for supporting the first clamping device in a rotatable manner around a rotary axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the punch and die, and a second support for supporting the first support in a movable manner in a X-axis direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the punch and die, in a Y-axis direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction, and in a Z-axis direction parallel to the vertical direction. A second manipulator has a second clamping device for clamping the workpiece, an arm for supporting the second clamping device, and a column for supporting the arm in a rotatable manner around a rotary axis parallel to the Y-axis, the column being so constructed as to be movable toward and away from the first manipulator.

Abstract: A system for helically driving an inspection probe within a tube of a nuclear steam generator is provided, wherein the system is particularly useful in driving a combination eddy-current and ultrasonic probe. The system generally includes a head assembly insertable with the tube for inspection, a drive frame assembly to be located external of the steam generator, and a conduit system connecting the head assembly and drive frame assembly. Particularly, the head assembly includes a portion fixable to the tube by a pressure bladder and a movable portion helically movable with a probe to the fixable portion. The drive motor and electrical pick-up are slidably movable on the drive frame assembly to move linearly with the probe during inspection so as not to limit the stroke of the probe, wherein the drive motor and pick-up are connected with the head assembly by way of two flexible coaxial conduits.

Abstract: A transfer device is provided for moving an object from a first location to a second location, in particular a gurney for transporting a hospital patient. The device includes a litter mechanism for carrying the object to be transported thereon and a support structure for supporting the litter mechanism and for transporting the litter mechanism between the first location and the second location. In one embodiment, the litter mechanism is pivotable with respect to the support structure to aid in transferring the object/patient thereto and therefrom. In a second embodiment, the litter mechanism is also moveable laterally and transversely with respect to the support structure. Underneath the support structure are outriggers which are extendable outwardly from the device to stabilize the device and prevent it from tipping over when the litter mechanism is extended transversely with respect to the support structure.

Abstract: An automatic guided vehicle comprising a loading table provided with positioning motors for three directions including two on a horizontal plane and a rotational one around a vertical axis and also with optical sensors for detecting positioning marks at stop positions so that positioning of the automatic guided vehicle at a stop point thereof may be ensured in high precision, and a method for positioning the automatic guided vehicle without attendant with high precision in such manner that the optical sensors detect degrees of deviation between the guided vehicle and the positioning marks, and positioning motors are driven after computing three-directional positioning correction values based on the result of detection or reducing deviation at the loading table.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for moving passengers in and out of an amusement ride of the type having a passenger cabin capable of movement in multiple degrees of freedom within an enclosure. The cabin includes ingrees doors on one side of the cabin and egress doors on the other side to admit and discharge passengers from seats within the cabin. Another set of ingress and egress doors are provided on opposite sides of the enclosure in respective alignment with the ingress and egress doors of the cabin when the cabin is at rest in a loading position. A plurality of ingress and egress platforms, located outside the operating envelope of the cabin when the cabin is in motion, are adapted to be moved to a deployed position when the cabin is in the loading position to connect the ingress and egress doors of the enclosure with the ingress and egress doors of the cabin. In this way, movement of passengers in and out of the cabin, which is spaced from the enclosure, is provided in a rapid and orderly fashion.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing a fused silica glass object from a rotating pot has a gripping member which grips the upper rim of the fused silica glass object and a rotational synchronization member connected to the gripping member which is lowered vertically into frictional contact with the rotating pot. The rotation of the pot drives the rotation of the synchronization member which drives the rotation of the gripping member. The object can be withdrawn vertically from the pot without the angular velocities of the object and pot diverging.

Abstract: A mobile vehicle is provided with a cradle that can be tilted or rotated. The cradle can also be raised and lowered. The cradle has leaves which are upwardly and outwardly sloping to handle a large cylindrical paper roll by allowing the roll to roll down and center itself in the cradle.

Abstract: A manipulator apparatus for supporting and orienting the test head (11) of an automatic test equipment. A column assembly (14) has a sheath (26) which moves vertically and which is connected via a cable to a manually adjustable counterbalancing device (41) for supporting the weight of the test head (11). A ring (54) is mounted for rotation on the sheath (26) with a side portion (63) slidably receiving an arm (64). A block (81) is mounted for rotation about a vertical axis (theta-z) at the end of arm (64). A frame (90) is mounted in block (81) to rotate about a horizontal axis (theta-x), the test head having a radially extending arm (12) mounted for rotation about an additional axis (theta-y). The a frame (90) contains a circular disk (100) which supports the test head (11), and rollers (97) to support and center the disk. The block (81) and frame (90) are adjustably attached to each other to prevent the head (11) from tilting about horizontal axis (theta-x).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a movie equipment dolly with a chassis, a lifting arm coupled to the chassis, a hydraulic system for lifting the arm, a plurality of steerable wheels, a transmission for orienting the wheels into selected steering modes, a steering system, slip idlers for selectively disconnecting the wheels from the steering system and transmission, and a control handle that has steering, hydraulic system actuation and transmission steering mode selection operations on a common handle, so that the operator need not remove his or her hands from the control handle when performing any of the operations. The movie dolly also has a levelling head coupled to the lifting arm which allows simple, simultaneous orientation of the levelling head roll and pitch axes by manipulating a pair of adjusters.

Abstract: A manipulator apparatus for supporting and orienting the test head (11) of an automatic test equipment. A column assembly (14) has a sheath (26) which moves vertically and which is connected via a cable to a manually adjustable counterbalancing device (41) for supporting the weight of the test head (11). A ring (54) is mounted for rotation on the sheath (26) with a side portion (63) slidably receiving an arm (64). A block (81) is mounted for rotation about a vertical axis (theta-z) at the end of arm (64). Orienting means (16) are mounted in block (81) to rotate about a horizontal axis (theta-x), the test head having a radially extending arm (12) mounted for rotation about an additional axis (theta-y). Adjustment means are disposed between block (81) and orienting means (16) to prevent the head (11) from tilting about horizontal axis (theta-x).

Abstract: An electronic device testing system of the type in which a test head is mounted for pivotal movement about three orthogonal axes. A cable is introduced to the test head along an axis peripendicular to the horizontal axis extending through the means by which the test head is mounted for pivotal movement about the horizontal axis. The system also has a cable support attached at one end to the test head cabinet containing part of the electronics. The cable, extending between the test cabinet and the test head, is supported by the cable support. The cable support is arranged to adjust to changes in the spacing of its end and the orientation of its axis caused by changes in the position or orientation of the test head.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling a large-sized article such as a window assembly for a car has a carriage movable three-dimensionally in X-, Y- and Z-directions, and a vacuum holding device tiltably and fixably secured to the carriage. This apparatus conveys the article to a remote place and holds it while it is being secured to an object such as the wall of a car, thus improving the efficiency and safety of the work.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting load units comprising: a drive system carrier for lifting the load unit; a single essentially vertically extending lifting element operatively associated with the drive system carrier; a lifting platform supported by the lifting element; and at least two variable length supporting elements provided between the drive system carrier and the lifting element so as to displace the lifting platform transverse to the lifting direction.

Abstract: A door transporting and mounting machine is disclosed for transporting an mounting a door relative to a complementary door frame. The machine includes a wheeled supporting frame for portably transporting a door to a selected door frame site. A generally vertically extending column extends upwardly from the supporting frame and includes a carriage mounted on the column for movement between lower and upper positions. Door gripping arms are pivotally mounted on the movable carriage for re-positioning the door between a horizontal transporting position and a vertical mounting position. When the machine is located at a complementary door frame, the movable carriage, with associated door gripping arms, moves the door to properly aligned position for mounting the door relative to its complementary door frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method of utilization of the same of a fixture used for the placement of seats in a vehicle body or cab structure. The present invention provides a "C" frame which may be attached to an overhead lifting device, a first link pivotally connected to the "C" frame, and a second link angularly and pivotally connected to the first link for penetrating between the seat back and seat cushion. A lifting mechanism is provided for raising the second link thereby causing the seat to be captured by the fixture so that the seat can be transported by the lifting device.

Abstract: A shaft supporting mechanism of an industrial robot in which an arm is supported by a freely extendable support shaft inside a hollow post and a working plane of a working arm is variably set is provided, with plural sets of linear support guides in opposed relation about a drive mechanism of the support shaft. As a result, the support shaft is held in the post stably and balanced in the vertical direction even if an external force attempting to tilt the support shaft is applied during up-and-down movement of the support shaft or operation of the working arm.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying packages to a warper creel having a plurality of package supporting pegs comprises a lining station for lining up packages transported on a conveyor in a predetermined order, and a package exchanging apparatus located between the lining station and the positioned creel for transferring a plurality of packages lined up at the lining station collectively to the pegs on the creel.

Abstract: A new robotic system is provided in which the robotic tool is mounted for movement on a gantry above the work piece upon which the work is to be performed. The tool is supported on two carriages each of which is movable with respect to each other and with respect to the gantry so that the tool has the capacity to move through five degrees of freedom and permit a more accurate response to a sensing system which determines the position of the work piece relative to a master and then moves the tool to a working position in substantial operational compliance with the master position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a carrier system for carrying a silicon wafer or a cassette accommodating the wafers to arbitrary positions by loading an arm with them.

Abstract: A wheelchair lift which permits the wheelchair to be lifted to an appropriate height by means of a vertically adjustable pedestal including telescoping circular cylinders. The pedestal also includes a generally circular base of a predetermined height for housing the lifting cylinders, a typical example being a hydraulic unit for lifting a barber chair. The lift comprises a pair of elongated generally parallel upwardly facing channel members disposed on either side of the pedestal base for receiving and supporting the wheels of a wheelchair which has been rolled into position thereon. The parallel channels are connected to the uppermost lifting cylinder by means of a downwardly facing channel member which includes a top portion secured to the lift cylinder and two side arm portions extend outwardly and downwardly over the base where they are attached to the parallel channel members intermediate their length.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically transferring successive fresh bobbins from a magazine wherein the bobbins are stacked in horizontal planes to one of two reciprocable horizontal spindles which are carried by a pivotable holder has annular tongs with claws which are movable into engagement with the periphery of the topmost bobbin in the magazine, and a crank drive which changes the orientation of tongs during transport between the magazine and an unoccupied spindle so that a fresh bobbin which is engaged by the claws in the magazine is moved from its horizontal plane into a vertical plane and its core can receive the unoccupied spindle.

Abstract: A weighty object mounting system includes a mounting table provided in a mounting station established in an assembly line for supporting a weighty object placed thereon to be mounted on a transportable object transported into the mounting station, a lifting device for lifting the mounting table to move the weighty object thereon into a mounting position provided on the transportable object, a position adjusting device for shifting the position of the mounting table so as to compensate for misalignments arising between the transportable object and the weighty object, a mounting table releasing device operative to cause the position adjusting device to make the mounting table movable in a plane along the direction of transportation of the transportable object in the mounting station, and a positioning device attached to the mounting table and having a tapered portion provided for engaging with a receiving portion provided on the transportable object when the mounting table ascends.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating radar drive mechanisms is provided with a workpiece support assembly including a generally horizontal base and at least two sides extending vertically from the base to form a chamber for receiving a bottom portion of the drive mechanism. An adjustable height vertical member extends from the support assembly base and is capable of being secured to various components of the drive mechanism. An alignment saddle positioned below the support assembly is used for adjustment of angular orientation of the support assembly and associated drive mechanism, and is pivotally mounted on a support structure to permit rotation of the drive mechanism for disengagement from the radar tower pedestal. The support assembly, alignment saddle, and saddle support structure are mounted on a forklift which provides convenient vertical motion.

Abstract: A pipe handling machine having vertical tracks mounted on a rotatable base. A carriage is mounted on the vertical tracks for vertical movement. A multisection telescoping boom is mounted on the carriage, and a pipe-engaging head is mounted on the end of the boom. The base may be carried on a movable trolley, which engages a set of tracks. The tracks run across the rig floor, from well center to a setback area. A second set of tracks may run across the rig floor, transverse to the first set.

Abstract: A system for positioning an electronic test head of a test system with respect to an electronic device handler. A positioner assembly moves vertically and provides substantial movement in the horizontal plane with six degrees of freedom. The positioner assembly includes a section for attaching the test head. A counterbalancing assembly is coupled to the positioner assembly to provide a substantially weightless condition to the positioner assembly with the test head attached.

Abstract: A retention collar rigidly attaches to a missile guidance assembly, and a transport cart lifts, supports, transports, and lowers the retention collar and thereby a retained assembly. The retention collar comprises a pair of trunnions for attachment to a workpiece, such as a missile guidance assembly, and for positioning on opposite sides of the workpiece. The transport cart includes a movable base with a frame attached thereto. The frame includes left and right side frame members which support a pair of rotatable bearing members so positioned to engage a corresponding one of the retention collar trunnions. A slot in each bearing member engages a collar trunnion. The slots include a bearing position at which the trunnion is held and which is raised or lowered by rotating the bearing member. The trunnions may also be rotated while at the bearing position. A frame/bearing locking pin selectively prevents rotation relative to the frame of the rotatable bearing member.

Abstract: A pipe handling apparatus is adapted for transferring oil well pipe to and from a drilling rig. The apparatus includes a transportable chassis having tracks for supporting and guiding a reciprocable and rotatable table. A first scissors lift mounted to the table provides vertical motion to a platform to which is mounted a second scissors lift. The second scissors lift is designed to impart vertical and horizontal motion to a conveyor. The conveyor comprises three axially spaced endless belts for moving the pipe longitudinally to the conveyor takeoff point. Tapered spades protrude into the spaces during the pipe return operation to eject the pipe from the conveyor. The conveyor and platform are reciprocable with respect to the second and first scissors lifts, respectively. The chassis includes pivotable arms for raising a pipe to the top of the collapsed scissors lifts so that a pipe rolls onto the conveyor belts prior to lifting.

Abstract: A wheel manipulator for engaging and retaining the hub of a wheel thereto, having a base frame with a vertical column, a carriage slidably mounted on the column and adapted to be vertically adjustably positioned thereon, a turret rotatably mounted on the carriage and a retainer for securing the wheel to the turret for manipulation of the wheel on the base frame.

Abstract: A machine is described for accurately elevating and aligning large ceiling panels for placement in an overhead ceiling. The machine includes a frame supported by wheels which permit horizontal transport of the machine between panel receiving and panel placing positions. Elevating outriggers are provided to elevate the frame and wheels at the panel placing location and to partially advance the panel vertically toward placement. A series of elevating stages which are slidably mounted upon guides fixed to the frame elevate the panel to its final elevation for placement. Hydraulic cylinders are provided to elevate the stages. A pair of carriages are provided, mounted on the elevating stages, slidably adjustable along stage frame members, for shifting the panel into transverse and longitudinal alignment for placement. An upper carriage includes a turntable bearing upon which is mounted a base for supporting the panel.

Abstract: A material handling machine including a power driven, steerable chassis which supports a vertical mast and a pivotally attached telescoping boom having a material carrier rack, including a device for securing material to the rack. The mast is supported on a base that is selectively movable in a transverse direction with respect to the chassis. The end of the telescoping boom carries a hydraulic orbiting motor that provides for selective rotation of the rack in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. A pair of hydraulic cylinders, together with a universal joint, are attached to the rack and provide for pivoting or tilting of the rack about both the vertical and horizontal axes.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an apparatus for lifting objects. The apparatus is suspended from a cable which is attached to a crane. The apparatus is used in construction such as in the construction of buildings. The apparatus can connect with a precast concrete panel and lift the precast concrete panel to a desired opening in a building under construction. Also, the apparatus can lift building material to a desired opening in a building, to a proper location in a dam under construction, and to a tower under construction such as a high voltage electric line tower, a radio and television tower and the like. The crane can be on top of the article being constructed such as a building or a dam or the crane can be on the ground. The cable is suspended from the crane and attaches to the apparatus so that the position of the apparatus can be varied both horizontally and vertically and also away from the article under construction and toward the article under construction.

Abstract: A wheel chair is provided which is adapted to permit the chair to be separated from the wheeled chassis so that the chair may be positioned on a seat of an automobile. The wheeled chassis provides support for the chair on the side of the chair so that the chair may be brought into the automobile through the open door with the wheeled chassis moving beneath the automobile. The support for the chair is rotatably on the wheeled chassis so that the chair can be rotated into alignment with the seat in the automobile. The support for the chair is also vertically adjustable so that the chair may be lowered to rest on the automobile seat. The wheeled chassis and support for the chair may then be disassembled and stored in the automobile.

Abstract: A lifting and swiveling table mechanism having a swiveling table with a table plate rotated by a stepping drive. The lifting mechanism has a lift slide movably guided up and down in vertical direction and placed co-rotationally on the table plate, with which an indexing slide mounted non-rotatably on a rigid part of the swiveling table is in driving association in the lift direction. The indexing slide has at least one indexing pin projecting at right angles to the lift direction and engaging an indexing groove in the circumferential surface of a vertically disposed cylinder which can be driven in rotation.

Abstract: A handling system supports a closure member, e.g. a manway cover or tensioner ring, for maintaining it in position when opening or closing operations are performed thereon and for moving it conveniently into or out of engagement with a mating member without damage to supporting studs. Gimbaling means include first and second attachable connections each vertically supported to a pneumatic cylinder assembly whose internal pressure is set to generate an upward force equal to the weight supported. An operator may provide a force to overcome damping forces at each support point to move the closure member in all degrees of freedom, and the member appears essentially weightless to the operator. The vertically movable connections are supported for translational movement on a cart which is also movable. Reliable movement of a closure member with respect to a pressure vessel is provided without the need for alignment or calibration of a path defined by the closure member support means.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tool changing mechanism comprising an arm with hands at each end thereof having means to pick up both boring and turning tools. The arm is actuated by hydraulic rotary actuators and the tools are gripped by air operated fingers. A turret assembly is equipped with a boring tool holder and a turning tool holder for the acceptance of tools changed by the changing mechanism.A magazine holds replacement boring bars and turning tools until a tool change is required. An automatic tool lock-unlock mechanism is provided to lock the tools in cutting position.

Abstract: An automated apparatus for manipulating a protective tube for a jet of a molten metal discharged from a tap hole of a casting ladle for selective movement of the protective tube under the tap hole and retraction therefrom, uses a first carriage displaceable along a horizontal track, a vertical shaft connected to the first carriage for displacement therewith and rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and a second carriage vertically displaceable along the shaft. A carrier arm for the tube is supported on the second carriage and a support case connects the carrier arm to the second carriage to allow horizontal movements of the carrier arm with respect to the second carriage. The carrier arm can be locked in a predetermined position with respect to the second carriage and is capable of gripping the tube.

Abstract: A lifting head of a swivel arm of an assembly robot having an increased stroke of a lifting shaft and a reduced overall weight. A pair of guide bars are fixedly provided on the swivel arm extending parallel thereto, and a feed screw rotatably supported on the swivel arm extends parallel to the guide bars. A holding plate is fixed to the upper side of the swivel arm. A supporting member is secured to an upper end of the holding plate, the supporting member supporting the upper end portions of the guide bars and rotatably supporting upper end portions of the feed screw. A cylindrical guide having an inner wall of noncircular section is rotatably supported by the swivel arm. A lifting shaft slidably inserted into the cylindrical guide has an upper end portion rotatably supported by the nut member and has a fluid passage formed therein, an upper end of which is coupled to a fluid pipe. A rotating pulley is provided at the lower end of the cylindrical guide.

Abstract: A loader, transport and worktable cart having a base supported by front and rear wheels. An upright column supported by the base and in turn supporting a platform for up and down movement of the platform upon operation of a winch. A stop pivotally supported by the base to stop the front of the platform against downward movement past a predetermined level. A pivotal support for the rear of the platform allowing it to be lowered below the predetermined level so that when the rear of the cart is lifted the platform will be swung toward a generally level orientation. Spring retained cables for locking the platform against the stop. Glides behind the front wheels for aiding movement of the cart up or down steps. Handles extending upwardly and rearwardly from the rear of the base with hand grips positioned to be held by a repair-person standing generally erect when the rear of the cart is raised.

Abstract: A one-step loading adapter is attached to a lifting truck. The adapter is able to transport and position a store such as a missile from a storage location to an aircraft wing for mounting thereto without transfer to another device. The adapter has a removable boom assembly for lifting and lowering the store as desired. An adjustable cradle having three degrees of freedom is able to position the store for mounting once the store is loaded thereon.