Abstract: A cart may be provided for use in moving a container that houses one or more conductors. The cart may comprise a support member, one or more wheels, and a receiving member. The wheel or wheels may be connected to the support member. The receiving member may be attached to the support member. The receiving member may be freely slideable along the support member.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow (10) including a receptacle (12) comprising a tub for carrying a load of material; a wheel assembly facilitating movement of the wheelbarrow; a handle for controlling operation of the wheelbarrow; and a plurality of removable compartments (18, 19) located within the receptacle (12), each for containing a portion of the load of material. The receptacle (12) and each removable compartment (18, 19) are configured to interact with each other so as to, in use, hinder movement of each comportment (18, 19) relative to the receptacle (12).

Abstract: Embodiments provide a universal hay apparatus and method of use.

Abstract: A bucket transport structure for the transport of buckets includes a platform defining holes therein to receive buckets, and includes a frame having a wheel and handles. The platform is removably connected on one end adjacent the handle, and is also removably connected to the frame adjacent the wheel. The platform is preferably supported at an angle when the wheelbarrow frame is at rest so that the platform is in a generally horizontal orientation when the bucket transport structure is being utilized for transporting buckets. A series of platforms may be interchangeably attachable to the frame, wherein each platform includes a different number of holes.

Abstract: A work picking system according to embodiments includes a three-dimensional measuring unit, a hand, a calculating unit, a determining unit, and an instructing unit. The three-dimensional measuring unit measures a three-dimensional shape of a work that is a gripping target. The hand is provided on a terminal movable unit of a multi-axis robot and includes a mechanism that changes a distance between gripping claws and a mechanism that changes a tip end direction of the gripping claws. The determining unit determines a tip end direction of the gripping claws based on the attitude of the work calculated by the calculating unit and a direction of a rotation axis of the terminal movable unit.

Abstract: Devices and methods of using such devices to move containers are disclosed herein. A device may include a first piece with a wheel adjacent one end and a second piece attached to the first piece at a pivotal connection. The second piece may include a lift portion on one side of the pivotal connection and a handle on an opposite side of the pivotal connection. The handle may be adapted to be pivoted about an axis of the pivotal connection to cause the lift portion to lift a portion of the container.

Abstract: A lifting system for shelves and store gondolas which provides for a gripping engagement of the upright posts of the frame of the shelving which supports the load on engaged shelves and products. The device features a dolly and extending members having an opening on distal ends to grip the post. Tapers on the members provide for deflection of any kickplates present. The dollies may be employed in a plurality around the shelf and engaged with connector bars between them for a unified movement of the dollies elevating the shelf.

Abstract: A materials handling and lifting appliance for a board or panel holder comprises, on a mast, telescopic elements controlled by a winch, and a device for articulating the board or panel holder articulatedly mounted on a shaft relative to a structure connected to the upper end of the telescopic elements at the upper end of the mast. The articulating device includes a support base shaped and designed to accommodate tilting of the holder into a horizontal, intermediate or vertical position. The board holder or panel holder is designed with a carrying arm, the length of which can be adjusted depending on the dimensions of the boards or panels to be picked up and positioned. The carrying arm includes handlebars fitted with control handles and mechanisms for controlling locking and unlocking of the articulating device. The handlebars facilitate tilting the board holder or panel holder into horizontal, intermediate or vertical positions.

Abstract: A special duty hand truck for maneuvering folding tables and folding chairs having a wheeled base with a transverse shaft, a handle extending outwardly from said shaft, a pair of support arms mounted for pivotal movement on said shaft between an upright position extending away from said base and a folded position extending along the handle, an auxiliary arm pivotally mounted on the shaft between an upright position extending away from said base and a folded position along said handle, and standards extending down from the handle operable to engage the ground surface and provide a fulcrum for the handle which is effective to permit the wheels to be lifted off the surface when the free end of the handle is displaced towards the surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two-wheeled cart with an extended handle for the levered lifting and balanced moving of bales, such as bales of hay. More particularly, hay baled in the form of a rectangular solid is received by the cart at a hay-bale-receiving loader frame and lifted from the ground under leverage about the wheels applied from the handle used for pulling the cart. Once the bale is lifted by the handle and centrally balanced on an axle between the wheels of the cart, the hay-bale-receiving loader frame on the cart can be pivoted in a plane parallel to the axle of the cart. This pivot can occur from a lifting disposition where the major axis of a bale receiving frame is parallel to the axle between the wheels, to a transport disposition where the major axis of the hay-bale-receiving loader frame is normal to the axle between the wheels.

Abstract: A hand-operated device is provided for lifting and transporting heavy bales of plant material, such as bales of hay or other objects, which is structured to enable persons of even modest strength to transport such bales of material. The hand-operated device provides bale-engaging members associated with lateral arms and a wheel assembly so that the device engages and lifts the bale of plant material, thereby avoiding the need to physically lift the heavy bale of material for transportation.

Abstract: A hand cart adapted to lift and transport a single bale of hay or straw is disclosed. The cart is fabricated from metal stock pieces which are welded to form a rigid frame. The frame is designed with spaced apart wheels which will allow the cart to straddle the bale. Plural prong members impale and secure the bale for lifting and transporting.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing logs from a forestry site. The apparatus and method includes a primary mobile machine having means attached to a rearward portion thereof for holding a first end of a first log cluster. The apparatus and method also includes a first secondary mobile machine with a first end having means for holding a second end of the first log cluster, and a second end having means for holding a first end of a second log cluster. The primary mobile machine and the first secondary mobile machine are interconnected by the first log cluster.

Abstract: A hand-operated device is provided for lifting and transporting heavy bales of plant material, such as bales of hay or other objects, which is structured to enable persons of even modest strength to transport such bales of material. The hand-operated device provides bale-engaging members associated with lateral arms and a wheel assembly so that the device engages and lifts the bale of plant material, thereby avoiding the need to physically lift the heavy bale of material for transportation.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting elongated loads, such as logs, particularly in small scale logging operations, includes a longitudinally extending body and a transversely extending support member having a center portion connected to the body. Laterally spaced apart left and right legs extend downwardly from the center portion to weight bearing structure cooperating with lower ends of the legs to support the apparatus upon the ground. A load supporting device cooperates with the load and the body to support the load beneath the body. A restricting flexible tension link, for example a length of link chain, cooperates with lower ends of each leg and with a tensioning device which cooperates with the body and applies tension to the links to restrict the legs from excessive movement relative to the body. The apparatus has particular applications in skidding logs where conventional heavy duty skidders are inappropriate because of environmental or economic concerns.

Abstract: This invention provides a mechanical device which can be easily positioned around an object to be moved, such that the object is securely held by the device and able to be easily moved to a new location. The invention is a lifting device which comprises an open chassis arrangement such that the object to be lifted can enter the device, and as it does so at least one moveable arm will engage and secure the object within the lifting device.

Abstract: A load gripping hand cart includes a wheel supported frame with a projectionless load abutment surface that can be positioned adjacent to one side of an elongated load. Arms are selectively pivoted on the frame by a manually operated actuator mechanism to converge against sides of the load and secure it to the load abutment surface. The actuator mechanism includes self-locking features that facilitate locking of the arms against the load in a closed orientation. The actuator mechanism is situated separate from the handle end of the cart frame so the load can be secured to the cart frame and so the arms can be locked in an operation separate and independent from the lifting and transport operation which is controlled from the handle end of the frame.

Abstract: A two-wheeled drum or barrel transporting truck slidably mounts a drum flange or chime clamp which is powered from an energy source on the truck to raise the drum for depositing the same on a pallet or the like. An electric motor driven linear actuator on the truck is energized from a battery also carried on the truck to drive the clamp. A double pole switch on or adjacent the handlebar of the truck controls a circuit to drive the motor in opposite directions. The clamp when raised against the chime ring of a barrel or drum automatically locks the drum to the truck. Rollers on the truck embrace and cradle the drum so that it is easily raised and lowered on the truck.

Abstract: A log lifter particularly designed to elevate a portion of a large log to facilitate cutting the log into shorter lengths, wherein the log lifter includes a collapsible support frame with a hoist mechanism mounted thereon and a log gripping clamp connected with the hoist mechanism for lifting the log.