Abstract: An overhead apparatus is provided for conveying elements to and from each weaving machine of rows of weaving machines. The apparatus includes a movable rack which is adjustable width-wise and which carries depending actuators with gripping elements at the lower ends for engaging warp beams and cloth beams. A transverse beam is also provided with depending actuators which carry clamping jaws for engaging the heddles for raising and lowering of the heddles.Additional actuators may also be provided to carry nozzles for pneumatic cleaning or lubrication of the weaving machines.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading and unloading a cable spooling reel or drum onto a support frame structure for facilitating the use of the cable in a well bore drilling, servicing, or producing operation, or the like, the apparatus including a pivotal ramp for guiding the drum onto and off of the frame structure, a pair of winches engagable with the opposite end of the spool or reel shaft for moving the drum over the ramp and onto the frame structure and for unloading the drum from the frame structure, and a traverse mechanism for facilitating the winding and unwinding of the cable with respect to the core of the cable spooling drum.

Abstract: A handling unit (1) is movable along a transport path (10) and comprises a rotatable reel (5) for coiling/uncoiling of cord-like goods. The reel comprises an axle (8) provided with a coupling element in at least one end, said element being connected to a driving device (50) in a coiling station or to a braking device (40) in an uncoiling station. The transport path (10) connects a plurality of coiling/uncoiling stations with a buffer storage (220) for handling units in an integrated handling system comprising one or several production lines (201,202) for cord-like goods, preferably for communication cable or power cable.The transport path includes turntables (121), carriages for parallel movement (101), bypassing units (217) and lifts (131) to provide passages for the units (1) from one part of the path (10) to other parts (110,120,130).

Abstract: A coil handling device which orientates coils on a reel between two positions, e.g., vertical axis and horizontal axis. The device is constructed to be suspended from an overhead hoist and thereby lift or lower a reel to a selected position. The device is constructed to cause the center of gravity of the reel to coincide with the axis of rotation when suspended. Therefore, the forces of resistance caused by weight are eliminated and only friction forces have to be overcome. Hence, a manual device is provided.

Abstract: A spool transporting assembly for the sequential transfer of textile spools wound on tubes, includes a spool preparation station having a support surface for textile spools, a spool receiving device, and a spool transporting device for transporting textile spools from the spool preparation station to the spool receiving device, the spool transporting device including a gripper head being movable in at least one plane into and out of a centered spool receiving position being fixed relative to the spool preparation station, the gripper head including gripper elements for gripping textile spools of different diameters in the centered spool receiving position.

Abstract: A truck apparatus for conveying parts includes supply rails laid to reach a delivering position for the parts, rails for a shift car laid perpendicularly to the supply rails, rails for two trucks to be coincided with the supply rails mounted at an interval on the shift car, and bearers for the parts each having a cradle roller placed on the rails for the truck. Each of the trucks includes lifters to vertically displace the bearers on the trucks. When one of the rails for the trucks on the shift car are disposed at a position to be coincided with the supply rails, the positions of right and left sides of the supply rails corresponding to the positions occupied by the other of the rails for the trucks are positions to be placed with the parts on the two bearers for the parts.

Abstract: An "F-shaped" rug puller is disclosed for pulling stacked carpets wound in convolute rolls. The "F-shaped" rug puller has a rigid "L-shaped" arm with the central member of the "F" being pivotally attached. The L-shaped member includes two arms rigidly joined at right angles. One arm has a carpet claw at one end extending downwardly and upon the upper and outer surface of the convolute carpet roll. Medially located to the other arm of the L is a pivoted arm with a pointed aperture which imparts to the rigid "L" member the "F" configuration. This pivoted arm penetrates to and into the convolutely wound carpet roll. At the extreme end of the rigid arm remote from the carpet claw, there is preferably mounted a clevice. Typically, a tensive device such as a rope, chain or cable is used to pull the puller. In operation, the device is inserted into the spirally wound carpet with the pivoted arm penetrating into the central portion of the spirally wound convolute carpet roll.

Abstract: A system for transporting heavy cylindrical objects such as cable drums or spools on a carriage guided along a pit dug in the floor includes a channel rail (2) lining the bottom and sides of the pit, a central upstanding rail (3) leaving a longitudinal gap between itself and the channel rail and having a plane top surface (3A) level with the ground. Two longitudinal girders (4A, 4B) integral with the carriage fit into the longitudinal gaps, and the carriage is raised and lowered the longitudinal girders so that they have a high position above floor level for holding a cylindrical object.

Abstract: A semiconductor crystal ingot (14) is supportively engaged by an ingot handling apparatus (22) which contacts a base (38) of the ingot (14) with a base support (36) and opposite sides of a lateral surface of the ingot (14) with at least one pair of jaws (37). The jaws (37) are retained adjacent to but out of firm contact with the lateral surface of the ingot until after the support (36) firmly supports the weight of the ingot. The support and the at least one pair of jaws are retracted from a furnace (10) simultaneously in a lateral direction with no relative movement to withdraw the ingot from the furnace.

Abstract: A roll clamp for handling of rolls or other loads carried by a lift truck. The clamp includes a rotator having a rear base plate for being mounted upon the lift mast of the truck, permitting it to be raised or lowered to a vertical position. A frame is gimballed to the rotator front plate. Extending forwardly from the clamp assembly is a pair of clamp arms which are swingably disposed, or pivot relative to the frame for closing and opening by movement toward and away from each other. The rotator rotates the frame relative to the mast about a clamp rotation axis. Hydraulic cylinders selectively open and close the arms, which have clamp pads at their distal ends for engaging the load surfaces. The rotator base plate carries a swash ring defining a plane skewed relative to the axis of clamp rotation.

Abstract: A locking mechanism comprising a latch mechanism having a plate-like body defining a completely enclosed aperture dimensioned to receive a spindle and having a manually operable mechanism for releasably attaching the body to the arm to prevent translational movement of the body in a plane perpendicular to the spindle. Other mechanisms restrict axial movement of the spindle and prevent rotation of the spindle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for supplying individually to a processing station, such as a banding station, metal coils which are provided in groups of adjacent side-by-side coils, the groups of coils being placed on a conveyor line in following order with the coils in each group stacked vertically, conveyed to a separating station in turn, and destacked by mechanically lifting from the top of each group, carrying forwardly, and depositing on the conveyor line at a depositing station individual coils of the group successively, while the group is stationary, and the deposited coils being conveyed forwardly towards the processing station. Following groups are accumulated on the conveyor line in advance of the separating station while a group of coils is stationary on the separating section for destacking thereof.

Abstract: A transporting device for lifting and relocating material from one position to another. In one embodiment, the transporting device comprises a stationary central support pedestal and a rotatable turret situated at the top of the pedestal. The turret has at least a pair of arms which extend radially outwardly from the pedestal. Each arm has an adjustable lifting and stacking mechanism for gripping and transporting of material as the turret is rotated. In another embodiment, the transporting device comprises a rotatable central support turret situated on a stationary pedestal. A pair of arms extend radially outwardly from the turret. Each arm may be raised and lowered independently of the other and includes a mechanism for gripping material as the turret is rotated. In either embodiment, the turret is driven by a motor situated in the stationary pedestal.

Abstract: A method for lowering roll wound with a web on a winding machine wherein the roll is supported eccentrically on the upper portion of the circumference of a support roll, the roll being formed by winding the web onto a core tube carrying end insets, the method comprising lifting the web roll from below so as to disengage it from the support roll, withdrawing the end insets from the core tube, and then lowering the web roll to a removal level out of contact with the support roll. A suitable apparatus is provided comprising a trough 4 for holding the wound wed roll, and drive means 9 for raising and lowering the trough along an arcuate path corresponding to the circumference of the support roll 1. The trough comprises a pair of plates 5 and 6 pivotally connected to one another about a horizontal shaft, plate 5 picking up the web roll 2 by its underside and being laterally guided by a cam follower 13 guided along a cam 14.

Abstract: A device for separating a sheet metal coil from a cylindrical constructed form of a plurality of coils interconnected by tabs, said device comprising a turnstile with a mandrel which removes the construct from a slitting line and turns it over towards a downender assembly. A portion of the downender assembly is inserted into a support arm holding the mandrel and the construct so that a part of the construct is secured by the mandrel and a second part is secured by the downender assembly. The two parts are separated when the mandrel is pushed up from the support arm by a lifting cylinder. After separation, the coil is turned into a horizontal position by the downender assembly for further processing.

Abstract: A free standing apparatus is disclosed herein for rollably supporting a reel of spool of cable including a pair of stanchions separated by the reel. Each stanchion is provided with a base supporting an upright post with braces and further includes a slidable, self-locking carriage for rotatably holding an axle on which the reel is carried. A releasable holding device is operably disposed on the carriage to permit selective sliding and locking of the carriage on the post.

Abstract: A mill roll stand comprises a stationary frame fixed to the floor, a pair of movable frames so attached to the fixed frame as to move freely in the direction of width of the fixed frame, arms having one end thereof pivotally supported by the movable frames and the other end fitted with a member for engagement with a paper roll and a driving device attached to the movable frames respectively for swinging of the arms respectively.

Abstract: A device for handling coils of flat material, as for example coiled steel, including a carrying mechanism attachable to a crane having a coil securing frame thereon including a holding fixture which can be inserted through the coil and being pivotal whereby the coil may be oriented in either a horizontal or vertical plane whereby the coils may be stored or picked up in a vertical stacking arrangement.

Abstract: A portable reel jack stand has dual reel support units which are oppositely positioned and adapted to lift and support a reel rotatably therebetween. Each support unit has retractible rollers operative to permit movement of the reel support units when the reel is not being supported thereby. A reel engaging unit carried upon telescopic members slidably engaged with each of the reel support units is adapted to facilitate rotation of the reel. At least one of the reel engaging units has a braking assembly operative to control reel rotation. A hydraulic jack is operative to cause upward movement of the telescopic members thereby occasioning lifting of the reel.

Abstract: A hay bale feeder (1) which can be carried or towed has a framework including spaced apart side walls (4:9,28) which define a trough (T) into which a round hay bale can be placed to be supported and rotated by an endless conveyor (14) extending across the trough (T) between the side walls (4;9,28). The endless conveyor (14) has bale engaging spikes (26) which engage with the bale causing it to rotate and at the upper edge of the side wall (9,28) tears off hay from the bale to give a narrow windrow feed out from the apparatus over the side wall (9,28).

Abstract: A feeder device for supporting and unwinding web material from a supply roll in a folding machine. The device is supported by a carriage mounted for reciprocating movement on the machine and includes a conveyor of the driven belt type operatively attached to one end of the carriage. A portion of the conveyor is inclined downwardly and cooperates with supporting surfaces of a selectively movable loader device, mounted on the opposite end of the carriage, to form a hopper-like cradle for supporting a supply roll of web material in position while unwinding the web material and advancing the same to the machine's worksurface where it is caused to be folded into superposed layers.

Abstract: A lift truck load clamp, for handling cylindrical loads such as paper rolls, having an automatically adjustable load positioner extending between the clamp arms which moves forwardly in response to closure of the clamp arms and rearwardly in response to opening thereof to assist the lift truck operator in positioning the clamp arms with respect to rolls of different diameters such that the contact pads of the clamp arms automatically grip such differently-sized rolls in diametrically-opposed relation. The load positioner is particularly adapted for use with clamps wherein both clamp arms are movable with respect to a clamp frame, because each end of the positioner is separately movable forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the frame in response to movement of the respective adjacent clamp arm.

Abstract: A lift truck rotatable paper roll handling clamp of the pivoted arm type for clamping paper rolls of varying diameters and shifting the position of the roll relative to the lift truck between a position of unequal extension, wherein the forward end of one clamp arm extends a greater distance forwardly than the forward end of the other clamp arm, and a position of equal extension wherein the forward ends of the clamp arms extend a substantially equal distance forwardly of the lift truck. The clamp has a rotatable frame upon which a subframe is mounted by a first pivotal connection for selective tilting of the subframe relative to the rotatable frame. Mounted upon the subframe are a pair of clamp arms, each being pivotally connected to the subframe at spaced pivotal connections located on either side of the first pivotal connection. One clamp arm is longer than the other, and pivots with respect to the subframe through a greater maximum angle than does the other arm.

Abstract: The band transfer device is provided between the band building device and tire building device, and on the side of the band transfer device facing the tire building device, is provided a bead supply means. This bead supply means comprises a bead retaining part having a plurality of divided segments movable in the radial direction and arranged in an expansible ring, and a bead kicking means for kicking a bead retained on the bead retaining part onto the bead ring of the tire building device.

Abstract: There is provided a coil upending and transporting apparatus which includes a main frame having means for allowing the frame to be suspended from a suspension means, and a sub-frame pivoted to the main frame at a horizontal axis located below the suspension means. Power means such as hydraulic cylinders are provided for positively pivoting the sub-frame with respect to the main frame about the axis. The sub-frame includes support means for engagement under a coil whose axis is vertical, and an elongate holding mandrel disposed so as to be parallel with the axis of a coil at one end of which the support means is engaged. Control means are also provided for moving the holding mandrel selectively (1) in the direction of its elongation, and (2) perpendicular to both its own elongation direction and the direction of said horizontal axis.

Abstract: A bale roller inclusive of an upstanding support frame that can be mounted on the front end of a dirigible and self-propelled vehicle such as a tractor or truck with an auxiliary frame pivotally mounted on the lower end of the support frame for vertical swinging movement about a transverse axis between a raised retracted position and a forwardly projecting operative position. The forward end of the auxiliary frame is constituted of a fixed transverse member having oppositely projecting end portions on which are rotatably mounted a pair of wheels. The wheels have pneumatic tires thereon, and are mounted on the transverse member in the same manner as is conventional for the mounting of automotive front wheels on their spindles. A chain can be used to adjustably support the auxiliary frame from the support frame, or alternatively a fluid actuated cylinder and piston assembly can connect the frames to control their relative positions.

Abstract: A hay bale retrieving and transporting trailer which includes a rectangular frame mounted upon a pair of ground-engaging wheels and carrying a pair of oppositely disposed bale loading and supporting cradles pivotally mounted on the frame. The cradles are actuated by a pair of piston and cylinder subassemblies which extend between the frame and the cradles for moving the cradles from a first, pick-up position to a second, transporting position. The trailer is further provided with a horizontally extending towing tongue having one end pivotally connected at the center of the trailer frame. A piston and cylinder is connected between the trailer frame and the tongue to swing the tongue to a selected angle with respect to the fore-and-aft axis of the trailer frame so that the trailer can be towed in a laterally offset position from a towing vehicle.

Abstract: Bale handling apparatus including a frame portion, a bale moving portion, a bale engaging portion and a control portion; the frame portion including a base section, the base section including a pair of substantially parallel spaced side members; the bale moving portion including rotatable mechanism extending between the side members of the base section, the rotatable mechanism being disposed along the side members of the base section; the bale engaging portion including hook mechanism pivotally connected to the frame portion adjacent one edge thereof, the hook mechanism being oriented substantially parallel to the side members of the base section, the hook mechanism being of a length substantially the same as the side members; the control portion including mechanism for driving the rotatable mechanism, mechanism for pivoting the hook mechanism with respect to the base section and mechanism for changing the position of the base section; whereby when the apparatus is attached to a vehicle, a round bale may be p

Abstract: An improved material handling and storage system for receiving articles in the form of long rolls or boxes and for storing them in predetermined bin areas. The system includes novel support and transfer assemblies for moving the articles and also transfer loading and packaging stations for respectively initially receiving the articles and loading them on the transfer assemblies prior to storage and for packaging the articles following their removal from their storage bin area.

Abstract: An apparatus for depositing cross wound yarn spools into an open top transport container utilizing a vertically extending dropping channel. The channel is raised and lowered into the transport container for guiding and directing the spools of yarn into the container. The container with the dropping channel provided therein is selectively moved for depositing the spools in a plurality of longitudinal rows.

Abstract: Apparatus for retrieving round hay bales includes a frame, an elongated, rigid and generally U-shaped pan supported on said frame and a generally U-shaped bail. A pair of carriages are slidably supported on the pan and the legs of the bail are pivoted to the carriages. An endless driven chain shifts the carriages and the bail longitudinally of the pan. A drive operatively engages the bail to pivot the bail through an angle of approximately 180.degree.. The frame is tiltable so that a forward open end of the pan may be positioned at ground level immediately adjacent a round hay bale. The U-shaped bail may be disposed around the hay bale and the carriages shifted so that the hay bale is pulled onto the elongated pan.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a roll of carpet or the like wherein the roll is adapted to be supported above the floor of a vehicle by a spindle extending through the roll and having its ends received in a bracket suspended from the ceiling of the vehicle. The roll is lifted onto the vehicle floor through a rear opening in the vehicle, and is raised into and lowered from supported position, by lines adapted to connect with the ends of the spindle. The end of the roll may be pulled through a side opening in the vehicle, and a closure for the opening may be arranged in a position adjacent the opening to provide a work surface for the end of the carpet.

Abstract: A spirally wrapped, round bale transporter and feeder comprising a support frame having first and second ends and including a pair of bale-supporting members; an assembly for coupling the frame to a wheeled vehicle; a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame; a power assembly for raising and lowering the frame relative to the wheels to load bales onto the frame and unload bales from the frame; and a feeding assembly at the second end of the frame for spirally unwrapping and feeding bales transversely of the frame onto the ground. The wheels are pivotally coupled to the frame substantially centrally thereof. The feeding assembly comprises a pair of endless conveyors having bale-gripping fingers and being pivotally coupled to the frame and movable between a stowed position outboard of the bale-supporting members and a feeding position inboard of these members.

Abstract: A truck-mounted articulated mechanism for loading and unloading cable reels onto and from a flatbed mobile truck, comprises a pair of lift arms, one on each side of the truck, pivotally movable, by hydraulic rams, about a transverse shaft mounted in the free ends of a pair of transfer arms which are pivotable about pivot pins fixed in the truck frame. This mechanism lifts and lowers the cable reel between ground and the rearward end of the bed of the vehicle. Locking mechanisms, actuable by hydraulic pistons, lock the axle of the cable reel in a recess in each of the lift arms during the lifting and lowering operations. The pivotal transfer arms, one on each side of the truck, actuable by hydraulic rams, transfer the cable reel, while its axle is still locked in the recesses of the lift arms, between the rearward end and the forward end of the flatbed truck. A locking mechanism, actuable by hydraulic pistons, lock the axle of the cable reel in its storage position at the forward end of the truck.

Abstract: A commodity retrieval and storage apparatus which includes shelves for storing a plurality of like configured commodities. A movable carriage is vertically and horizontally displaceable along the shelves and carries apparatus for engagement with the commodity selected, apparatus for transferring the selected commodity to the carriage and apparatus for securely holding the selected commodity to the carriage. After transfer of the commodity to the carriage, the carriage may be moved to a commodity processing area.

Abstract: Bale handling apparatus including a base portion, a bale moving portion, a bale distributing portion and a control portion; the base portion including a frame section, a wheeled carriage supporting the frame section, a hitch member disposed at one end of the frame section, a ramp section having a lower receiving end and an upper discharge end, the lower end of the ramp section being adjacent the end of the frame section remote from the hitch member, the ramp section extending upwardly from the end of the frame section toward the hitch member a distance more than one-half the length of the base portion, a closure located adjacent the lower end of the ramp section, a retainer associated with the longitudinal edges of the ramp section; the bale moving portion including conveying mechanism disposed longitudinally of the ramp section and between the longitudinal edges thereof; the bale distributing portion being disposed on the base portion adjacent the raised end of the ramp section, the bale distributing portion

Abstract: A crane for lifting and transporting a load such as a heavy metal coil. An overhead winch lifts and lowers a load carriage and the load attached thereto, and a powered wheeled trolley moves the load horizontally above a floor. Attached to the carriage is a clamp, which engages the coil through its center aperture and its periphery. The clamp has two jaws, one movable with respect to the other, the movable jaw also having a movable gripping surface that moves on an inclined surface of the movable jaw towards the fixed jar to ensure a tight wedging engagement of the load. The jaws and gripping surfaces provide a nonpowered, mechanically firm grip on the load once it has been engaged by the jaws. The coil may be lifted with the jaws when its center aperture is vertically or horizontally disposed, and the load may be placed for storage in either position as well.

Abstract: A carriage for inserting warp beams into a weaving machine includes a frame with rollers thereon for allowing movement of the carriage with respect to a floor or other support surface. The carriage includes support arms having front ends for engagement with the journal of the warp beam for raising and lowering the warp beam as needed. The front ends of the support arm may be displaced with respect to the frame along a path which is transverse to the axis of the warp beam. It therefore becomes unnecessary, when inserting a warp beam into a weaving machine, to move the carriage as a whole transversely into the weaving machine to deposit the warp beam in the correct location on holders in the weaving machine.

Abstract: A cable winding machine movable on a bedding (2) and having two vertical support members (1) interconnected by an extensible cross bar (14). The support members carry spindles (3) for supporting a cable reel (4). Each of the spindles is displaceable along its support member (1). The cable reel (4) rests on a pallet (7), except during a cable reeling or unreeling process. Lifting members (9) project at the lower part of at least one of the support members (1) for carrying the pallet (7) at the same time as the cable reel (4) is carried by the spindles (3). The lifting members (9) are resiliently suspended and assume a lower position when they are loaded by a pallet (7) with a reel (4) and assume an upper position when they are loaded with only a pallet (7). In the upper position of the lifting members (9), the pallet (7) is lifted up from the bedding (2) in order not to obstruct the movement of the cable winding machine on the bedding (2).

Abstract: An apparatus useful for lifting a reel having cable wound thereabout for dispensing the cable includes oppositely positioned bearing housings operative to support spindle assemblies which are receivable into the reel to occasion rotation of the reel about its mandrel apertures or central axis. At least one of the bearing housings has a disk brake assembly operative therewith and associated controlling mechanisms for resisting rotation of one of the spindle assemblies. A braker arm attached to the spindle assembly operative with the disk brake assembly imparts a torque opposing the rotation of the reel for braking the reel. The apparatus is adapted to receive the forks of a forklift truck and be suspended thereby.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combined vehicle-mounted carrier and dispenser for a cylindrical hay bale of substantial size and weight. An elongated finger-support member is pivotally mounted on the bed of a pick-up truck, a tractor hitch or other vehicle. The finger support member is T-shaped to retain a plurality of movable support fingers in cantilevered relation to penetrate and engage the bale. The finger support member is pivotally attached to a base member which is mounted on the truck bed. A power winch is located on said base member having a cable connected to the free end of the central arm member of the T-shaped finger support member. Tensioning means comprising a pair of aligned leaf springs is mounted between said pivotal finger support member and said fixed base member to maintain continuous tension on the cable and thus prevent any loose unwinding or unraveling of the cable on the power winch.

Abstract: A system for the vertical and horizontal transportation of loads, particularly stored goods to be arranged in storage shelves, is formed with a carrier having preferably a pair of brackets arranged thereon and spaced a horizontal distance from each other, with each of the brackets formed of two rotatably connected arms. One of the arms is a support arm rotatably mounted on the carrier with the second arm being freely cantilevered therefrom. The cantilevered arm is formed at its free end with recesses or the like for engaging the goods to be transported and rotation of the cantilevered arm is determined in dependence upon rotary motion of the support arm. The arrangement makes it possible to lift a load in a simple manner and to shift the load through an approximately horizontal path by relative rotation of the arms of the brackets as a result of which spacing between adjacent storage shelves may be maintained very narrow while enabling goods to be transported therebetween.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to apparatus (11) for lifting, maneuvering and transferring a roll of material to an independently supported shaft (93). The apparatus is adapted for suspension from an overhead crane and comprises an elongated frame (12) the lower end of which is pivotally connected to a torque assembly (14) that includes a center probe (15). The center probe includes a plurality of radially expanding teeth (49) that engage the inner surface of the roll core and retain it on the center probe (15). An actuator (13) of the extensible-retractable type is pivotally connected between the upper end of the elongated frame (12) and one end of the torque arm assembly (14). Extension and retraction of the actuator (13) causes the torque arm assembly (14) and center probe (15) to move between substantially vertical and horizontal positions. The extreme end of the center probe includes a coupler (61) that releasably interlocks with a coupler (94) secured to the end of the machine shaft (93).

Abstract: The locking mechanism holds a reel spindle against rotational and axial movements at all times during the loading and transport of a cable reel. Each pivoted lift arm of the reel handling apparatus is of a tubular construction and formed at its free end with a spindle receiving pocket within which the reel spindle is locked against movement by being clamped into frictional engagement with portions of the pocket. The locking member is movably supported within each lift arm and has a jaw portion retractable within an arm to open the pocket. A power unit for actuating the locking member is enclosed within an associated lift arm.

Abstract: Tractor-mounted apparatus for cutting, rolling and laying turf has parallel side cutters in front of a horizontal bottom cutter for cutting a strip of turf as the tractor advances, the turf strip being wound on a roller on a roller carrier behind the tractor and mounted on a lift frame for oscillation about an upright axis. A completed turf roll on the roller can be elevated by the lift frame and, by swinging the roller carrier, can be moved back through a right angle for unloading onto a platform, or swung through a further right angle and lowered to the ground for laying the turf as the tractor advances.

Abstract: An apparatus attached to the movable carriage of a folding machine for depositing supply rolls of web material into the machine's roll supporting cradle. The apparatus includes a roll elevator frame and a roll guide frame pivotably attached to the carriage with a drive unit operatively connected to the elevator frame for raising and lowering both frames simultaneously between preselected positions. The drive unit pivots the elevator frame and supply roll carried thereby upwardly to a position where the roll is transferred to the roll guide frame and continued upward movement of the frame causes the supply roll to move along the guide frame and then into the machine's cradle.

Abstract: An automatic code reading device, which is adaptable to use in object storage and retrieval apparatus, can read out the code mark affixed on an axial end surface of an object having a circular section. The device includes a housing defining a chamber in which the object should be loaded. In the housing, a read head unit for reading out the code mark and a holder for holding the drawn object are mounted. The read head unit or the holder is rotated by motor drive to scan the code mark affixed on the drawn object by the read head unit. The rotational angular extent is controlled (360.degree.+.alpha..degree.), where .alpha..degree. is at least an angular extent over which the code mark extends.The reading device is provided with a pick-up device for drawing object into the chamber and pushing out the object therefrom.

Abstract: A device for assisting in the movement of large cylindrical hay bales is disclosed. The device consists of an elongated bar constructed of spring steel having a point at one end and apertures at either end. The bar is preferably 72 inches long. Connecting members are adapted to be mounted at the apertures at either end of the bar so that when the bar is thrust axially through a bale, a yoke, chains, or the like may be coupled to either end of the bar at the apertures by the connecting members whereby the bale may be lifted, pulled, or skidded by a tractor. The connecting members may include a clevis and pin or bolt, or preferably, an S-shaped connector.

Abstract: The cable reel handling apparatus is mountable on a truck and operable to separately lift and move a pair of reels from ground supported positions rearwardly of the truck to transfer positions substantially centered relative to the truck rear wheel and axle assembly and between side compartment units that project above the truck bed and extend longitudinally over the length of the bed. A carriage structure is movable on tracks located above the side compartment units between a forward reel transport position and a rearward reel loading position in which the first reel to be transported is directly transferred by vertically movable lift arms mounted at the rear end of a vehicle to an axle supported position on the carriage structure for movement therewith to the forward reel transport position.

Abstract: Loading apparatus for use with a tractor having a three-point hitch including an upper stationary pivot point and a pair of opposed generally paralleled lifting arms below the pivot point, including a horizontal lifting bar supported by the outer end of the tractor lifting arms, a pair of wing members having the inner end pivotally secured to the tractor pivot point and the outer ends configured so that they are generally parallel and spaced apart sufficient to engage the ends of a cylindrical hay bale, and a hydraulic grasping cylinder piston between the wing members controllable so as to move the wing members together to grasp a hay bale after which the tractor lifting arms may be actuated to lift the lifting bar and thereby the wing members to lift the hay bale for transportation.