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... 1. ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРЕВОЗКИ КРУПНОГАБАРИТНЫХ ГРУЗОВ , содержащее раму и шасси, о т лича .ющееся .тем, что, с целью обеспечения проезда под воздушными линиями электропередач, оно снабжено устройством для поднятия проводов, включающим телескопическую штангу, одним концом шарнирно закрепленную на раме транспортного средства с возможностью ловорота в продольной вертикальной плоскости, и вьтолненный в виде V-образногодвуплечего рычага захват, шарнирно закрепленный на другом конце штанги и соединенный одним плечом с последней регулируемой по длине тягой. 2, Транспортное средство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что на S штанге закреплен противовес. (Л С Oi v| О со Фиг.г ...

Устройство для бесчокерной трелевки леса

Изобретение относится к лесозаготовительным машинам. Цель изобретения - повышение надежности нутем уменьшения динамических нагрузок. Устройство для бес- чокерной трелевки леса содержит раму 1 с шарнирно установленной на ней аркой 2. На арке закреплена стрела 5, имеющая на конце захват 8. Противоположным концом стрела 5 соединена с рамой 1 двусторонним амортизатором 9, содержащим Т-образный шток с пружиной, размешенной на штоке, и пружиной, размещенной под штоком. В амортизатор 9 включен гидравлический демпфер, связанный со штоком, установленный внутри пружины, размещенной под штоком. 1 3. п. ф-лы. 3 ил. ш (Л оо О1 о С5 Л Фиг2 ...

Устройство для крепления грузов на платформе транспортного средства

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ ГРУЗОВ НА ПЛАТФОРМЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, содержащее нижнюю опорную раму, установленную на полу транспортного средства, верхнюю опорную раму с упорами для груза и размещенный между рамами возвратный механизм верхней опорной рамы, выполненный в виде барабанов , установленных на нижней опорной раме, соединеннык с проушинами боковых вертикальных пластин, закрепленных на верхней опорной раме и снабженных гибким соединен ных с нижней опорной рамой органом в виде каната, охватывающего барабан, отличающееся тем, что, с целью повышения эксплуатационной надежности, на торцах барабана закреплены диски с направляющими спиралевидными пазами, в которых установлены скользуны, закрепленные в проушинах боковых вертикальных пластин.

Коник транспортного средства

Транспортное средство для перевозки длинномерных грузов

Автопоезд для транспортирования длинномерных грузов

Устройство для крепления длинномерного груза на транспортном средстве

Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит двуплечие рычаги 7, установленные на раме 3 с возможностью поворота в вертикальной поперечной плоскости вокруг осей, и закрепленные на первых плечах рычагов 7 упругие элементы для взаимодействия с боковой поверхностью верхней части груза 1. Вторые плечи рычагов 7 расположены с возможностью взаимодействия с подошвой груза. Дополнительные пары двуплечих рычагов 8 установлены аналогично рычагам 7, оси крепления последних расположены выше подошвы груза, а оси рычагов 8 ниже подошвы груза. Первые плечи дополнительных рычагов 8 расположены с возможностью взаимодействия с нижней боковой поверхностью груза, а упругие элементы закреплены на вторых плечах обоих пар рычагов 7 и 8 и н а первых плечах рычагов 8. 1 з п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Транспортное средство для перевозки длинномерных и сыпучих грузов

Прицепное транспортное средство

Транспортное средство для перевозки длинномерных грузов

Транспортное средство для перевозки длинномерных грузов

Автопоезд

Устройство для резки труб и вырезки в них отверстий для вварки патрубков

Устройство для захвата и накопления деревьев при спиливании их с корня

SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF LONG-CUT LOADS

Погрузочное устройство к трелевочному трактору

Устройство для закрепления длинномерных грузов на конике лесозаготовительной машины

Устройство для транспортирования и монтажа труб

MOTOR VEHICLE TRAIN

Устройство для крепления крупногабаритных грузов на транспортных средствах

Трехосная колесная подборочно-транспортная машина

Транспортное средство для трелевки и перевозки длинномерных грузов

Транспортное средство для перевозки тяжеловесных крупногабаритных грузов

Турникетная опора

Изобретение относится к транспортным средствам, в частности железнодорожным , и касается конструкции туринкет- но-крепежных устройств для перевозки грузов по железной дороге. Цель изобретения состоит в повышении сохранности груза. На верхней и нижней опорных плитах 1, 3 для взаимодействия с телами качения 5 выполнены выемки 6, 7, расположенные друг за другом и ограниченные частью поверхности эллипсоида. Тела качения 5, установленные в выемках 6, 7 с возможностью перекатывания по их поверхностям, выполнены в форме эллипсоида. 3 ил. (Л 7 00 ел сриг.2 О5 со ...

Universal tower transport stand

A support system ( 10 ), including: a spoke connection region ( 30 ); a support stand ( 20 ) configured to support the spoke connection region ( 30 ); and a plurality of spokes ( 14 ). Each spoke ( 14 ) includes an inner end ( 34 ) connectable to a respective spoke connection point disposed in the spoke connection region ( 30 ), and each spoke ( 14 ) is independently positioned angularly about the respective spoke connection point ( 30 ).

Transport apparatus

The present disclosure concerns a transport apparatus for transporting a rotor blade of a wind power installation on a transport vehicle comprising a plurality of successively arranged and pivotably interconnected wagon elements. The transport apparatus may include a blade root carrier adapted to attach to a first wagon element for carrying the rotor blade in a region of a rotor blade root thereof on the first wagon element, a central carrier adapted to attach to a second wagon element for carrying the rotor blade in a central region thereof on the second wagon element, and a blade tip damper for making an elastic connection between a third wagon element and the rotor blade in a region of a rotor blade tip thereof for damping oscillations of the rotor blade tip.

Lifting system and method for lifting rotor blades of wind turbines

A lifting system for lifting rotor blades of wind turbines includes a plurality of frame structures each being configured to support a rotor blade. Additionally, the lifting system includes a lifting structure which is attachable to a lifting device, and a number of lifting connectors configured to connect a pack of frame structures to the lifting structure. Furthermore, a method for lifting rotor blades of wind turbines by using a lifting device and a method for installation of rotor blades of wind turbines are provided.

Transportation and storage system for wind turbine blades

A transportation and storage system for a wind turbine rotor blade comprises a tip end frame assembly comprising a tip end receptacle and a tip end frame. The tip end receptacle comprises an upwardly open tip end-receiving space for receiving a portion of the tip end of the blade and having a supporting surface for supporting the blade, a lower surface allowing the tip end receptacle to rest upright on a substantially horizontal surface, such as the ground, and releasable retaining means for releasably retaining the tip end of the blade in the receiving space of the tip end receptacle. The tip end frame comprises an upwardly open receptacle-receiving space for receiving the receptacle and provided with positioning means for positioning the receptacle in the tip end frame. A base part defines a bottom surface allowing the tip end frame to rest upright on the ground.

Transport vehicle for rotor blades and/or tower segments of wind power plants and transport rack for a transport vehicle

There is provided a transport vehicle for transporting wind power installation rotor blades and/or pylon segments. The transport vehicle has a transport support structure having a main frame, a receiving frame fixedly connected to the main frame at a first angle, and a rotary displacement unit which is fixed with one end to the receiving frame and which at its second end has a blade adaptor for receiving a rotor blade or a pylon segment. The main frame spans a main plane. The rotary displacement unit has at least one first rotary mounting, wherein there is provided a second angle between the second rotary plane of the second rotary mounting.

TRUCK BED EXTENSION

An apparatus and method for extending a bed of a truck is provided. The apparatus can include a load platform extending substantially outwards from a bed of the truck when the load platform is in position, the load platform having a proximal end and a distal end; and a hitch assembly having a connection arm for insertion into a hitch receiver on the truck and a support arm extending upwards to support at least some of the weight of the load platform. To install the bed extender, a tailgate of the truck can be removed, the hitch assembly inserted into a hitch receiver on the truck the load platform connected to the hitch assembly and positioned to extend from the bed of the truck. 1. An apparatus for extending a bed of a truck , the apparatus comprising:a load platform extending substantially outwards from a bed of the truck when the load platform is in position, the load platform having a proximal end and a distal end; anda hitch assembly having a connection arm for insertion into a hitch receiver on the truck and a support arm extending upwards to support at least some of the weight of the load platform.2. The apparatus of further comprising a tailgate enclosure.3. The apparatus of wherein the tailgate enclose is pivotally connectable to the distal end of the load platform and wherein the tailgate enclosure is pivotably moveable between a closed position and an open position.4. The apparatus of further comprising at least one brace positioned between a bottom corner of the tailgate enclosure and the load platform.5. The apparatus of wherein the proximate end of the load platform is positioned adjacent an end of the bed of the truck when the apparatus is installed in place on the truck.6. The apparatus of wherein a top surface of the load platform is positioned substantially level with the bed when the apparatus is installed in place on the truck.7. The apparatus of wherein the hitch assembly holds the load platform in a fixed and rigid relation to the hitch ...

TRANSPORTATION OF WIND TURBINE BLADES, IN PARTICULAR ALONG CURVED ROADS

A system for supporting a blade for a wind turbine, in particular a wind turbine blade having a curved portion is described. The system includes a first support arrangement with (a) a root support element adapted to support a root portion of the blade such that the root portion is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the blade, and (b) a root elevation element adapted to adjust a vertical position of the root support element. Further, a transport vehicle for transporting a blade for a wind turbine is provided. The transport vehicle includes (a) a front platform, (b) a rear platform, and (c) a system as described above, wherein the first support arrangement is mounted at the front platform and the second support arrangement is mounted at the rear platform. Furthermore, a method of transporting a wind turbine blade having a curved portion is described. 1. A system for supporting a blade for a wind turbine , in particular a wind turbine blade having a curved portion , the system comprising: a root support element adapted to support a root portion of the blade such that the root portion is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the blade, and', 'a root elevation element adapted to adjust a vertical position of the root support element., 'a first support arrangement comprising'}2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first support arrangement further comprises a root support frame adapted to be detachably mounted at a platform of a transporting vehicle claim 1 , wherein the root support element and the root elevation element are mounted at the root support frame.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the root support element and/or the root elevation element is/are pivotally mounted at the root support frame such as to be pivotal about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of at least a section of the blade claim 2 , the at least one section including the root portion.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the root support element is ...

Apparatus for accessing and storing objects

The present invention relates to an apparatus for transferring an object from a lower accessible position to a higher storage position, which is particularly useful on vehicles. The present invention also relates to a method of transferring an object from a lower accessible position to a higher storage position.

Rotor blade transportation system

A transportation system is disclosed for transporting a rotor blade having a first end and a second end defining a rotor blade length. The transportation system includes a truck configured to transport the rotor blade, the truck including a bed having a forward end and a distal end defining a bed length. The transportation system further includes a first fixture configured on the bed, the first fixture comprising a generally arcuate guide member and a support frame slidable along the guide member, the support frame configured to support the rotor blade. The transportation system further includes a second fixture configured on the bed for one of slidable support or rotatable support of the rotor blade. Movement of at least one of the first fixture or the second fixture rotates the rotor blade within a plane defined by the bed.

TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE

A transport system for a wind turbine blade is provided. The transport system is configured for increasing a curvature of the wind turbine blade in response to an obstacle during transport of the wind turbine blade. Further, a method for transporting a wind turbine blade in order to avoid obstacles is provided. 1. A transport system for a wind turbine blade being configured for increasing a curvature of the wind turbine blade in response to an obstacle during transport of the wind turbine blade.2. The transport system of claim 1 , comprisinga pulling device configured to increase the curvature of the wind turbine blade by pulling at one end of the wind turbine blade.3. The transport system of claim 2 ,wherein the pulling device is configured to pull the one end upwards and/or sideways.4. The transport system of claim 2 , a cable for attaching to the wind turbine blade at the one end, and', 'a winch for winding up the cable, and/or', 'a hydraulic cylinder for shortening the cable in order to increase the curvature of the wind turbine blade., 'wherein the pulling device comprises5. The transport system of claim 2 , comprising:a first support device configured for supporting the wind turbine blade at its other end.6. The transport system of claim 5 ,wherein the first support device is configured for turning the wind turbine blade around its longitudinal axis.7. The transport system of claim 6 ,wherein the pulling device is configured to pull the one end upwards, when a cross-section of the wind turbine blade is arranged horizontally, andwherein the pulling device is configured to pull the one end sideways, when a cross-section of the wind turbine blade is arranged vertically.8. The transport system of claim 6 ,wherein the pulling device is configured to pull the one end upwards, when a cross-section of the wind turbine blade is arranged horizontally, orwherein the pulling device is configured to pull the one end sideways, when a cross-section of the wind turbine blade ...

TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A TRANSPORT SYSTEM

In a transport system and method for operating a transport system the transport system includes a first mobile component and a second mobile component as well as a transport rack. Bearing rollers for moving the transport rack on a driving surface are disposed on the transport rack, in particular, the mobile component is drivable on the driving surface. Each mobile component has a linear axle and a control as well as wheels driven by an electric motor. The first mobile component is able to drive underneath the transport rack in a first region of the transport rack, and the second mobile component is able to drive underneath the transport rack in another, i.e. second, region of the transport rack. The transport rack is able to be raised by extending the linear axles of the mobile components, in particular is able to be raised in such a way that the bearing rollers of the transport rack lose physical contact with the driving surface. A communications channel is provided between the first and the second mobile components, the communications channel serving as a transmission channel for data of at least one master-slave control, the first mobile component acting as a master and the second mobile component acting as a slave. 112-. (canceled)13. A transport system , comprising:a first mobile component;a second mobile component;a communications channel provided between the first mobile component and the second mobile component;a transport rack; anda bearing provided on the transport rack, the bearing (a) including bearing rollers adapted to drive the transport rack on a driving surface and/or (b) including stands adapted to park the transport rack on the driving surface, the bearing adapted to be driven on the driving surface,wherein each mobile component includes a linear axle, a control device, and wheels that are driven by an electric motor,wherein the first mobile component is adapted to drive underneath the transport rack in a first region of the transport rack, and ...

Modular System for Transporting Wind Turbine Blades

A modular system for transporting wind turbine blades in at least two different spatial arrangements comprising two or more root end transport frames having a height H for supporting the root end, wherein H Подробнее

MOVEMENT AND POSITIONING ADAPTOR FOR HANDLING ROOT-RING OF WIND TURBINE BLADE

A method of handling a wind turbine blade comprising: providing a forklift adaptor, the forklift adaptor including a base and an endwall, coupling the base of the forklift adaptor to at least one tine of a forklift placing a root handling apparatus within a root ring of a wind turbine blade, the root handling apparatus including a plurality of struts and at least one tension rod, and actuating the at least one tension rod to engage a surface of the root ring. 1. A wind turbine blade handling system comprising:a forklift adaptor, the forklift adaptor including a base and an endwall, the base configured to engage at least one tine of a forklift;a root handling apparatus, the root handling apparatus including a plurality of struts;at least one tension rod, the at least one tension rod coupled to the at least one strut;wherein at least a portion of the root handling apparatus and at least one tension rod is configured to be disposed within a root ring.2. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein the root handling apparatus and root ring are coupled together.3. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein the root handling apparatus and root ring are elevated together.4. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein the root handling apparatus and root ring are rotated together.5. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein the tension rod includes an actuator on a first end and a dampening shoe on a second end thereof.6. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein the dampening shoe includes a shape complimentary to the shape of the root ring.7. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of tension rods are selectively actuatable to engage an interior surface of the root ring.8. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tension rod applies a force to the root ring.9. The wind turbine blade handling system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

TRANSPORT FRAME FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Transport frame and method; the transport frame having a longitudinal, lateral and upright extent, and being configured for receiving a tip portion of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade, said frame being stackable with identical frames, said frame having a tip saddle assembly comprising a saddle with a support surface shaped to receive a blade tip with its chordwise extent lying approximately horizontal, and a clamping mechanism having a hinged clamping arm configured to be operable between a raised, open position and a lowered, closed position; said clamping arm, when open, allowing a blade tip to be lowered into said saddle with its chordwise extent generally horizontal, and when closed, securely restraining said blade tip against upward movement; said clamping arm extending between a hinge point and a free end; said tip saddle assembly further including a preventer serving to maintain said clamping arm in said closed position over a blade and which preventer has a middle portion extending between a first end and a second end; and wherein said tip saddle assembly further includes a fixing for respective said first and second end of said preventer; said tip saddle assembly being configured such that said preventer exerts a downward force on said clamping arm when a middle portion thereof passes under tension over a portion of said clamping arm between said hinge point and said free end, and wherein said preventer is anchored at said first and said second ends to said tip saddle assembly. 1. A transport frame having a longitudinal , lateral and upright extent , and being configured for receiving a tip portion of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade , said frame being stackable with identical frames ,said frame having a tip saddle assembly comprising a saddle with a support surface shaped to receive a blade tip with its chordwise extent lying approximately horizontal, and a clamping mechanism having a hinged clamping arm configured to be operable ...

TRANSPORT FRAME FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Transport frame and method; the transport frame having a longitudinal, lateral and upright extent, and being configured for receiving a tip or root portion of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade, said frame being stackable with similar frames, said frame comprising four upright frame struts which together define a generally cuboid internal space having a longitudinal extent between two pairs of said upright struts; said frame having, within said generally cuboid internal space, a tip or root saddle assembly comprising a saddle with a support surface shaped to receive a respective blade root or tip; said frame furthermore having four top shoulders and four feet, said feet of said frame being conformed to be stackable on corresponding said shoulders of another frame; and wherein said frame, proximate one or more said top or bottom corner thereof, comprises a retractable arm arrangement; wherein said frame further comprises, proximate at least one said top or bottom corner thereof, a claw arrangement; said retractable arm arrangement being configured to fixingly engage a corresponding claw arrangement at an adjacent similar frame in a stacked arrangement of the frames. 1. A transport frame having a longitudinal , lateral and upright extent , and being configured for receiving a tip or root portion of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade , said frame being stackable with similar frames ,said frame comprising four upright frame struts which together define a generally cuboid internal space having a longitudinal extent between two pairs of said upright struts;said frame having, within said generally cuboid internal space, a tip or root saddle assembly comprising a saddle with a support surface shaped to receive a respective blade root or tip;said frame furthermore having four top shoulders and four feet, said feet of said frame being conformed to be stackable on corresponding said shoulders of another frame; andwherein said frame, proximate one or more ...

Mounting Device for Mounting an Object to a Vehicle

The present disclosure provides a mounting device for mounting an object to a vehicle. The vehicle has a tailgate and the mounting device comprises a mount for mounting the object to the mounting device. The mount comprises a rigid member on which the in use the object is mounted. Further, the mounting device comprises a coupling for coupling the mount to the tailgate of the vehicle. The coupling is arranged for removably coupling to the tailgate of the vehicle without requiring a structural modification of the tailgate. 1. A mounting device for mounting an object to a vehicle , the vehicle having a tailgate , the mounting device comprising:a mount for mounting the object to the mounting device; the mount comprising a rigid member on which in use the object is mounted; anda coupling for coupling the mount to the tailgate of the vehicle, the coupling being arranged for removably coupling to the tailgate of the vehicle without requiring a structural modification of the tailgate.2. The mounting device of wherein the mount is arranged for positioning on an upward facing side of the tailgate when the tailgate is in a substantially horizontal position in which the tailgate opens a rearward portion of a load area of a vehicle having a well-bodied load area.3. A mounting device for mounting an object to a vehicle claim 1 , the vehicle having a tailgate claim 1 , the mounting device comprising:a mount for mounting the object to the mounting device; the mount being arranged for positioning on an upward facing side of the tailgate when the tailgate is in a substantially horizontal position in which the tailgate opens a rearward portion of a load area of a vehicle having a well-bodied load area; anda coupling for coupling the mount to the tailgate of the vehicle, the coupling being arranged for removably coupling to the tailgate of the vehicle without requiring a structural modification of the tailgate.4. The mounting device of wherein the mount comprises a rigid member on ...

SAFETY DEVICE FOR TOWING TRAILER

An intermediate towing device is provided for use between a tow vehicle and a towed vehicle. The towing device provides for a transfer of weight between the towed vehicle to the towing device to provide for a smoother ride while pulling or towing a towed vehicle. A steering assembly of the intermediate towing device provides for the transfer from a change in direction from the tow vehicle to the towing device via linkages and swiveling devices. Therefore, as the tow vehicle changes direction, this will be transferred to the wheels of the towing device to provide for greater control in both a forward and rear ward direction. Furthermore, a hitch connecter may be positioned between the tow vehicle and the towing device to provide for even greater control and auto steering of the intermediate towing device via the change in direction of the towed vehicle.

Systems and Methods for Transporting Wind Turbine Blades

A system for transporting a wind turbine blade includes a first support subsystem disposed on a first movable platform, which allows a first point on the wind turbine blade to pivot in response to the first movable platform traversing a curve. A second support subsystem is disposed on a second movable platform spaced, which allows a second point of the wind turbine blade to move laterally in response to the pivoting of the first point on the wind turbine blade on the first movable platform.

TAILGATE SAVER SYSTEM AND METHOD

Disclosed are various embodiments of a tailgate saver system. In one nonlimiting example embodiment, the tailgate saver includes a crossbar, a pair of supports connected to the crossbar, a tightening mechanism attached to the crossbar, and a strap connected to the tightening mechanism. The crossbar may be configured to extend across a width of a bed of a pickup truck and the pair of supports may be configured to insert into, and be held by, the pickup truck's stake pockets. When the pair of supports are inserted in the stake pockets of the bed of the pickup truck the crossbar prevents elongated objects hauled in the bed of the pickup truck from resting on the tailgate thereby allowing the tailgate to be opened and closed. 1. A tailgate saver system , comprising:a crossbar;the crossbar extending a length between opposing ends;a pair of supports connected to the crossbar;the pair of supports extending a length between an upper end and a lower end:a tightening mechanism connected to the crossbar;a strap connected to the tightening mechanism and the crossbar;wherein the crossbar is configured to extend across a width of a bed of a pickup truck having a tailgate and stake pockets;wherein the pair of supports are configured to fit within and be held by the stake pockets of the bed of the pickup truck;wherein when the pair of supports are inserted in the stake pockets of the bed of the pickup truck the crossbar prevents elongated objects hauled in the bed of the pickup truck from resting on the tailgate thereby allowing the tailgate to be opened and closed.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the strap and tightening mechanism are configured to press the elongated objects against the crossbar.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the length of the crossbar is adjustable.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the crossbar is telescoping so as to adjust the length of the crossbar.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pair of supports are connected by a hinge to the crossbar so as to ...

Vehicle Bed Extender

A vehicle bed extender for increasing cargo capacity of a storage area is presented. The vehicle bed extender includes a flexible member, a bracket, and at least one stiffener. The flexible member defines a back wall disposed between a pair of extension walls. The back wall and the extension walls have an upper end and a lower end. Each extension wall is separately and removably attachable to a side wall of a vehicle. The bracket is secured to a top end of a tailgate at two or more mount points. The bracket and the tailgate define a slot between each adjacent pair of mount points. At least one tab extends at the lower end along the back wall. The tab slidingly engages the slot to secure the flexible member to the tailgate. The stiffener is removably attached to the flexible member at the upper end. 1. A vehicle bed extender comprising:(a) a flexible member being a single continuous sheet of bendable material, said flexible member including a back wall, a pair of extension walls separately disposed about said back wall, and at least one tab, said back wall and said extension walls have an upper end and a lower end, each said tab extends from said lower end along said back wall, each said extension wall removably attachable to a side wall of a vehicle; and(b) a bracket secured to one end of a tailgate at at least two mount points, a slot formed between each adjacent pair of said mount points by said bracket and said tailgate, said tab slidingly engages said slot whereby said tab is bounded by said bracket and said tailgate between two adjacent said mount points, said tab extends vertically with respect to said bracket and said tailgate when said tailgate is in an open configuration.2. The vehicle bed extender of claim 1 , wherein said flexible member is a rubber belt.3. The vehicle bed extender of claim 2 , wherein said rubber belt is fiber reinforced.4. The vehicle bed extender of claim 2 , wherein said rubber belt is wire reinforced.5. The vehicle bed extender of ...

TRANSPORT FRAME FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Transport frame and method; said transport frame having a longitudinal, lateral and upright extent, and configured for transporting a root end or tip portion of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade, said frame being stackable with similar frames, said frame having four top shoulders and four feet, said feet of said frame being conformed to be stackable on corresponding said shoulders of another similar frame, wherein each said shoulder is provided with a locating finger, each said finger having a height above said shoulder, and wherein each said foot is provided with a recess conformed to receive a said locating finger, and wherein a first said locating finger has a height greater than each of the three remaining said locating fingers. 1. A transport frame having a longitudinal , lateral and upright extent , and configured for transporting a root end or tip portion of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade , said frame being stackable with similar frames ,said frame having four top shoulders and four feet, said feet of said frame being conformed to be stackable on corresponding said shoulders of another similar frame,wherein each said shoulder is provided with a locating finger, each said finger having a height above said shoulder, and wherein each said foot is provided with a recess conformed to receive a said locating finger, andwherein a first said locating finger has a height greater than each of the three remaining said locating fingers.2. The transport frame according to claim 1 , wherein a second said locating finger claim 1 , has a height less than said first locating finger claim 1 , and greater than each of two remaining said locating fingers.3. The transport frame according to claim 2 , wherein said first and said second said locating fingers are arranged at diagonally opposite shoulders of said frame.4. The transport frame according to claim 1 , wherein each said finger is provided with a lifting aperture configured as a load bearing ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STABILIZING STACKED WIND TURBINE BLADES

A system for transporting a plurality of wind turbine blades comprising: a plurality of root frame elements () that are configured for supporting a root portion of a wind turbine blade, the root frame elements () stacked on top of each other to form a plurality of blade stacks that are positioned in a side-by-side fashion with each other so wind turbine blades may be supported in a stacked array (); at least one bridging element () spanning between a root frame element () of one blade stack and a root frame element () of an adjacent blade stack for laterally securing the blade stacks in the side-by-side fashion; at least one lashing element () spanning diagonally across diagonally adjacent root frame elements () of adjacent blade stacks and coupled to the said diagonally adjacent root frame elements () of the adjacent blade stacks for increasing the stiffness of the blade stacks in the stacked array (). 1. A system for transporting a plurality of wind turbine blades comprising:a plurality of root frame elements that are configured for supporting a root portion of a wind turbine blade, the root frame elements stacked on top of each other to form a plurality of blade stacks that are positioned in a side-by-side fashion with each other so wind turbine blades may be supported in a stacked array;at least one bridging element spanning between a root frame element of one blade stack and a root frame element of an adjacent blade stack for laterally securing the blade stacks in the side-by-side fashion;at least one lashing element spanning diagonally across diagonally adjacent root frame elements of adjacent blade stacks and coupled to the said diagonally adjacent root frame elements of the adjacent blade stacks for increasing the stiffness of the blade stacks in the stacked array.2. The system of wherein the cross-lashing element spans diagonally across root frame elements of at least two adjacent blade stacks to couple at least two adjacent root frame elements together ...

TRUCK CROSSBAR ATTACHMENT

A crossbar system for a truck bed and methods of mounting a crossbar system to a truck bed are disclosed. In some examples, the crossbar system may include two towers, each coupling an end portion of a crossbar to a truck bed wall. Each tower may include a crossbar housing having a clamp device for securing the crossbar housing around a selected location along the crossbar, and a coupling mechanism configured to secure the crossbar housing to the truck bed. The crossbar housing may have a ledge portion configured to sit on an upper surface of the truck bed wall. The coupling mechanism may include a hook member configured to removably engage the ledge portion of the crossbar housing; and an over-center lever that is operable between open and closed positions, which may cause a bridge piece to move between unclamped and clamped positions. The coupling mechanism may include a plurality of alternate bridge pieces, each configured to engage a different truck bed rail structure. 1. A crossbar system for a truck bed , comprising:a crossbar;two towers, each tower coupling an end portion of a crossbar to a truck bed wall, each tower including:a crossbar housing including a damp device for securing the crossbar housing around a selected location along the crossbar, anda coupling mechanism configured to secure the crossbar housing to the truck bed, including a bridge piece that is moveable up and down between a damped position and an undamped position, and an over-center lever that is operable between an open position and a dosed position, wherein movement of the lever from the open to the dosed position causes upward movement of the bridge piece from the undamped position to the clamped position.2. The crossbar system of claim 1 , the coupling mechanism further including a piston at least partially disposed in a piston housing claim 1 , the bridge piece being removably coupled to the piston claim 1 , the over-center lever being operatively connected to the piston via a ...

Truck ramp assembly for snowmobiles

A ramp assembly for loading and unloading a snowmobile to and from a pickup truck bed is mounted to the hitch receiver of the truck and extends rearwardly behind the open tailgate. The ramp assembly includes a pair of spaced apart ski ramps pivotally mounted for movement between a lowered used position and a raised transport position. A center ramp between the ski ramps supports the drive belt of the snowmobile during loading and unloading. A pedestal on the ramp assembly supports the rear end of the snowmobile beyond the truck tailgate when the snowmobile is fully loaded into the truck bed. The center ramp of the assembly is removable for storage and transport and while the truck is being driven.

Apparatus for Multi-Positional Tailgate Extender

An apparatus for multi-positional tailgate extender includes a first mounting bracket, a second mounting bracket, and a pivotable frame. The pivotable frame is hingedly connected with the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket, where the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are connected to a cargo bed of a vehicle. The pivotable frame extends beyond the cargo bed about a rotation axis, where the pivotable frame positions in place with the second mounting bracket by a frame positioning mechanism and locks in place with the first mounting bracket by a frame locking mechanism so that object that are longer than the cargo bed can be safely transported. 1. An apparatus for multi-positional tailgate extender comprises:a first mounting bracket;a second mounting bracket;a pivotable frame;the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket each comprise a base plate, an outer plate, an inner plate, a plurality of recessed mounting holes, and a plurality of locking cavities;the pivotable frame comprises a first arm, a second arm, a cross arm, a frame positioning mechanism, and a frame locking mechanism;the first arm and the second arm each comprise a proximal end and a distal end; andthe pivotable frame being hingedly connected with the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket about a rotation axis.2. The apparatus for multi-positional tailgate extender as claimed in comprises:the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket being connected to a cargo bed of a vehicle;the rotation axis being parallel with the cargo bed; andthe rotation axis traversing through the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket.3. The apparatus for multi-positional tailgate extender as claimed in comprises:the outer plate being perpendicularly connected with the base plate;the inner plate being perpendicularly connected with the base plate opposite from the outer plate;the plurality of recessed mounting holes traversing ...

TRANSPORT FRAME FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Transport frame and method; the transport frame having a longitudinal, lateral and upright extent, and configured for transporting a root end of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade having a root face with protruding stud-bolts, said frame comprising a root saddle, said frame further comprising a releasable interface clamp configured for fixing a said blade root in said frame, said interface clamp extending from a forward nose through a rear hinge point in said root frame and, said interface clamp comprising a body with a forward abutment surface and a bearing surface rearward of said abutment surface, said body being hingedly movable into or out of engagement with one or more stud bolts protruding from the root face of a blade when positioned in said saddle, said interface clamp having a retracted position with its body away from said blade root face and away from said protruding stud-bolts, said interface clamp having an engagement position in which its said bearing surface extends transverse and adjacent to one or more said stud-bolts such that a tightening force applied to a said bearing surface pushes said abutment surface against said root face. 1. A transport frame having a longitudinal , lateral and upright extent , and configured for transporting a root end of a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade having a root face with protruding stud-bolts , said frame comprising a root saddle ,said frame further comprising a releasable interface clamp configured for fixing a said blade root in said frame,said interface clamp extending from a forward nose through a rear hinge point in said root frame and,said interface clamp comprising a body with a forward abutment surface and a bearing surface rearward of said abutment surface,said body being hingedly movable into or out of engagement with one or more stud bolts protruding from the root face of a blade when positioned in said saddle,said interface clamp having a retracted position with its body away ...

STRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF LARGE POWER CABLES ON A WELLSITE

Embodiments of the disclosure generally concern equipment for use in operations at oil and gas wells, particularly a structure to transport and locate large diameter electrical cables, such as those used to connect turbine generators to electric pumping units on an oil and gas well site. More specifically the embodiments of the disclosure concern methods and apparatus for transporting, positioning, and manipulating large diameter power cables at the well site of oil and gas wells with a cable transport structure using longitudinal cable retaining members to create channels to store the cables and an end rack to fold extra length of the cable back onto the cable transport structure. 1. A cable transport structure for use in transporting and locating electrical cables at oil and gas well sites , the cable transport structure comprising:a plurality of longitudinal cable retaining members;a plurality of transverse structural support members arranged transverse to the plurality of longitudinal cable retaining members, each of the plurality of longitudinal cable retaining members being attached to a top surface of the plurality of transverse structural support members, wherein a cable channel is created between the plurality of longitudinal cable retaining members;at least one longitudinal side member arranged at the ends of the plurality of transverse structural support members and running longitudinally along the plurality of longitudinal cable retaining members, wherein a cable channel is created between the at least one longitudinal side member and one of the longitudinal cable retaining members; anda cable support assembly secured to the cable transport structure at each end thereof, the cable support assembly having a transverse member for supporting a portion of an electrical cable.2. The cable transport structure of claim 1 , wherein the cable support assembly is connected to each end of the cable transport structure by quick release pins.3. The cable transport ...

Load Carrying Assembly

A load carrying assembly for mounting on a pickup such that the pickup may safely carry an object that is longer than a bed on the pickup includes a pair of rails coupled to a bed of the pickup. A pair of horizontal arms is movably coupled to an associated one of the pair of rails. A support is coupled between the pair of horizontal arms. The support is positionable at a selected distance from the bed of the pickup. The support supports an object so the object does not prevent a hazard to other vehicles. 1. A load carrying assembly configured to be mounted on a pickup such that the pickup may safely carry an object that is longer than a bed on the pickup , said assembly comprising:a pair of rails coupled to the bed of the pickup;a pair of horizontal arms movably coupled to an associated one of said pair of rails; anda support coupled between said pair of horizontal arms, said support being positionable at a selected distance from the bed of the pickup, said support supporting the object such that the object does not prevent a hazard to other vehicles.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising each of said pair of rails having a first end and a second end claim 1 , said first end of each of said pair of rails being open claim 1 , each of said pair of rails being substantially hollow.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a pair of lips each coupled to and extending laterally away from a first lateral side of an outer wall of an associated one of each of said pair of rails.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , further comprising each of said pair of lips extending between a first end and a second end of an associated one of said pair of rails.5. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising each of said pair of rails being positioned on an upper side of an associated one of a pair of walls of the bed on the pickup such that a bottom side of an outer wall of each of said rails abuts the upper side of the associated one of the ...

TRAILER FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE BUNDLES

An improved trailer for loading and unloading a heat exchanger tube bundle is disclosed. The trailer provides for the transport of tube bundles and includes seal pans which capture debris and other materials falling from the tube bundle during transport. The present invention also provides for the periodic placement of slideable supports under a bundle as it is pushed onto a trailer. 1. A trailer for transporting a heat exchanger bundle comprising:a base frame having at least two substantially parallel longitudinal support members;a wheel assembly in contact with the base frame;an elongated seal pan positioned adjacent said longitudinal members, said seal pan providing an enclosure to capture debris falling from the bundle; and 'wherein during placement of the bundle on, or removal from, the trailer, said connectors are attached to a mobile bundle extractor prohibiting the separation of the trailer from the mobile bundle extractor, and said slide plates move longitudinally relative to said longitudinal members as the bundle is moved on or off the trailer.', 'at least two slide plates adapted to slide along the top of said longitudinal members to support the bundle during transport,'}2. The trailer according to further comprising connectors proximate the ends of the longitudinal members proximate said wheel assembly.3. The trailer according to wherein an enclosed seal pan comprises:a central seal pan positioned between said longitudinal support members;a first exterior seal pan positioned generally parallel with one of said longitudinal support members; anda third seal pan positioned adjacent the opposite longitudinal member,wherein said central and first and second seal pans are generally parallel along the longitudinal axis of the trailer.4. The trailer according to wherein said trailer comprises at least three slide plates.5. A trailer for transporting a heat exchanger bundle comprising:a base frame having at least two substantially parallel longitudinal support ...

System and Method for Slideably Positioning Swing Arm Sets of a Trailer

This disclosure relates to a system and method for slideably positioning swing arm sets of a trailer. Specifically, the swing arms can comprise a center support having a beam, a plurality of frames, one or more swing arm sets, and a frame system. The frames can be mounted in pairs at the top surface and the bottom surface of the center support, and can comprise a pair of hinge interfaces. The swing arm sets can be slidably positionable along the beam, and can each comprise a left swing arm and a right swing arm. The frame system can connect the right swing arm to the left swing arm.

System for Transporting an Over-sized Load

An improved system for transporting an over-sized load is described herein. In one embodiment, the system can comprise a center support, a plurality of swing arms, and a dolly. The center support can comprise a beam. The swing arms can be mounted to the left side and the right side of the beam. The dolly can be mounted to each of the swing arms. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A trailer comprisinga center support comprising a beam;a plurality of swing arms mounted to the left side and the right side of said beam, said swing arms each comprising an arm;a dolly mounted to each of said swing arms; and a top frame attachable to the top of said beam, and', 'a bottom frame, said bottom frame the bottom portion of said frame., 'a frame comprising'}5. The trailer of wherein said top frame and said bottom frame comprises a hinge interface claim 4 , said swing arms further comprising an arm hinge claim 4 , further wherein said hinge interface connects with said arm hinge.6. The trailer of further comprising a pin that connects said arm hinge to said hinge interface.7. A trailer comprisinga center support comprising a beam;a plurality of swing arms mounted to the left side and the right side of said beam, said swing arms each comprising an arm;a dolly mounted to each of said swing arms;a first one or more fixed supports, said first one or more fixed supports connect to the sides of said beam;a second one or more fixed supports connected to said swing arms; andone or more stabilizer rods, each of said stabilizer rods connecting one of said first fixed supports to one of said second fixed supports.8. The trailer of wherein said stabilizer rod further comprises a first rod portion and a second rod portion claim 7 , said first rod portion capable of extending from said second rod portion claim 7 , such that each of said swing arms are fixed at an angle with the sides of said beam.9. The trailer of claim 8 , wherein said swing arm is fixed in an angle between 85 and 95 ...

Transport Trailer with Adjustable-Width Swing Arms

A system and method for adjusting the arms of an over-sized trailer is described herein. In one embodiment, the system can comprise a center support, a plurality of swing arms, and a plurality of stabilizer rods. The swing arms can be mounted to the left side and the right side of the center support. The swing arms can each comprise an arm and an arm hinge. The swing arms can be capable of rotating about the arm hinge. Furthermore, a dolly can be capable of being mounted to each swing arms. Each of the stabilizer rods can comprise a first rod portion and a second rod portion. The first rod portion can be connected to the center support and the second rod portion connected to one of the swing arms.

Transportable drilling rig system

An apparatus that includes a body structurally arranged to carry a portion of a drilling rig; a first actuator coupled to the body; a first wheeled support coupled to the first actuator, wherein actuation of the first actuator moves the first wheeled support in a vertical direction relative to the body; and a plurality of unit fasteners located on the body, each of the plurality of unit fasteners structurally arranged to engage a rig fastener of a corresponding plurality of rig fasteners located on the drilling rig and to simultaneously couple the body to the drilling rig at multiple points.

Pickup truck having a folding rail structure

A pickup truck is provided with a cab; a tailgate; a bed; two side walls; two sets of locking assemblies disposed on the side walls respectively; and a folding ladder including two side rails, a plurality of rungs, a first section at a first end, a second section at a second end, a third section between the first section and the second section, and a plurality of one-way hinges each disposed at one of two joining portions of the first section and the third section or one of two joining portions of the second section and the third section. The locking assembly includes a tubular member for allowing the side rail to pass through, a concave keeper surface disposed on the tubular member, and a cam type actuator arm configured to pivotably engage the concave keeper surface to fasten the side rail and the tubular member together. 1a cab;a tailgate;a bed;two side walls;two sets of a plurality of locking assemblies disposed on the side walls respectively; anda folding ladder including two side rails, a plurality of rungs, a first section at a first end, a second section at a second end, a third section between the first section and the second section, and a plurality of one-way hinges each disposed at one of two joining portions of the first section and the third section or one of two joining portions of the second section and the third section;wherein each locking assembly includes a tubular member for allowing either side rail of the folding ladder to pass through, a concave keeper surface disposed on the tubular member, and a cam type actuator arm configured to pivotably engage the concave keeper surface to fasten the side rail of the folding ladder and the tubular member together.. A pickup truck comprising: The invention relates to pickup trucks and more particularly to a pickup truck having a folding rail structure.Conventionally, a pickup truck has a bed for carrying loads. Further, some pickup trucks have an anti-roll cage. However, it is fixed and has a single ...

MEGA ELONGATOR

A replacement tailgate for the purpose of elongating the pick up truck may be installed on a truck bed wherein the replacement tailgate can be unfolded in order to elongate a length of the truck bed. The replacement tailgate may have front and rear shells that are used to support objects placed in the truck bed as well as act as the new tailgate when the truck bed length is elongated. Various panels may be unfolded in order to trap objects within the truck bed when the replacement tailgate is unfolded in order to elongate the truck bed length. 119-. (canceled)20. A tailgate extender of a bed of a truck , the tailgate extender comprising:one or more floor extension panels, disposed adjacent to a floor of the bed, that extend the floor of the bed as a tailgate of the truck is moved backwards;one or more driver-side panels that are traversed to an extended position as the tailgate is moved backwards, the one or more driver-side panels disposed interior to an exterior surface of the driver-side wall;one or more passenger-side panels that are traversed to an extended position as the tailgate is moved backwards, the one or more passenger-side panels disposed interior to an exterior surface of the passenger-side wall; anda rear bumper that remains stationary relative to a cab of the truck as the tailgate is moved backwards such that the rear bumper is disposed at a middle portion of the extended floor, the rear bumper having a width that is greater than a width of the tailgate so that the bumper protrudes laterally sideways past the one or more driver-side panels and the one or more passenger-side panels.21. The tailgate extender of claim 20 , wherein the one or more floor extension panels are disposed below the floor of the bed.22. The tailgate extender of claim 20 , further comprising primary taillights on the driver-side wall and the passenger-side wall that remain stationary relative to the truck as the tailgate is moved backwards.23. The tailgate extender of claim 20 ...

APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS WITH A VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE FOR UNMANNED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Apparatuses, methods and systems are provided for forming an autonomous vehicle of an upper body unit configured to consume space in an upward direction to minimize a horizontal footprint and enable a stacking of vehicle components on top of each other in the upward direction; a lower chassis unit configured to oppose the upper body unit and include a structure for supporting the modular unit with prismatic cross members to configure to a range of module unit widths, the lower chassis unit including: a set of structural rails on either side of the lower chassis unit configured in a rigid frame unit with longitudinal members wherein the structural rails can be attached to another corresponding set of structural rails; a plurality of compartment units including: front-compartment, rear-compartment, and mid-compartment units configured to be attached on either side of the lower chassis unit for the forming of the autonomous vehicle. 1. An apparatus configured with an architecture of an autonomous modular drive unit for forming an autonomous vehicle , the apparatus comprising:the autonomous modular drive unit which comprises:an upper body unit configured to consume space in an upward direction to minimize a horizontal footprint of the upper body unit and enable a stacking of a set of vehicle components on top of each other in the upward direction comprising a battery pack residing at a bottom of the upper body unit, on top of which are components of a charger and high-voltage (HV) electronics, and space allotted on either side of the upper body unit for sensor packages; a drive unit within the lower chassis unit coupled to an axle with a set of wheels on either side; and', 'a set of structural rails on either side of the lower chassis unit configured in a rigid frame unit with longitudinal members wherein the structural rails can be attached to another corresponding set of structural rails;', 'a plurality of compartment units which comprise: front-compartment, rear- ...

SUPPORT FRAME AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING MOVEMENTS OF A WIND TURBINE BLADE DURING TRANSPORT TO AN INSTALLATION SITE

A support frame () and method are described herein for support of a wind turbine blade () on a vehicle during transport to an installation site. A load indicator () is provided adjacent one or more support pads () when using the support frame (), with the load indicator () being configured to determine and communicate an amount of movement of the wind turbine blade () relative to the support frame () during initial loading into the support frame () and during transport. To this end, the load indicator () helps assure that the wind turbine blade () is properly loaded into the support frame () in a desired transport position, while also confirming whether significant shocks or other movements have occurred during transport that could lead to a higher likelihood of internal or external damage at the blade (). 1. A support frame for retaining a wind turbine blade on a vehicle during transport to an installation site , the support framean outer framework;a plurality of support pads operatively connected to the outer framework and configured to engage the wind turbine blade when the blade is positioned within the outer framework; anda load indicator operatively connected to the outer framework and adjacent to at least one of the support pads, the load indicator including a contact element configured to abut the blade when the blade is positioned into engagement with the plurality of support pads, a base, a support element extending from the contact element to the base, and a biasing member configured to bias the contact element away from the base,wherein the contact element and the support element are moveable relative to the base such that the load indicator is configured to determine and communicate an amount of movement of the wind turbine blade relative to the support pads and the outer framework during loading of the blade into the outer framework and during transport.2. The support frame of claim 1 , wherein the contact element of the load indicator includes a plate ...

Mega elongator

A replacement tailgate for the purpose of elongating the pick up truck may be installed on a truck bed wherein the replacement tailgate can be unfolded in order to elongate a length of the truck bed. The replacement tailgate may have front and rear shells that are used to support objects placed in the truck bed as well as act as the new tailgate when the truck bed length is elongated. Various panels may be unfolded in order to trap objects within the truck bed when the replacement tailgate is unfolded in order to elongate the truck bed length.

LOAD CARRYING ASSEMBLY

A load carrying assembly for use with a pick-up truck having a load carrying bed includes a first load bearing structure and a second load bearing structure which are both mounted to the truck above the bed The structure includes a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members The structure includes a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members The assembly further includes an interlocking system comprising connecting formations in the form of bolt holes defined through the members and nuts and bolts for releasably bolting the structures to one another in an arrangement wherein the members abut one another and the members abut one another, thereby to form a unitary combined load bearing structure in an arrangement wherein the structures structurally support one another, thereby to provide for enhanced stable support of the load by the structure . 1. A load carrying assembly for use with a vehicle having a load carrying bed for carrying a load , the load carrying assembly including:a first bearing structure which is mountable to the vehicle above the load carrying bed of the vehicle, the first load bearing structure including a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members near opposite ends of the cross member, which are mounted to the vehicle, in use;a second load bearing structure which is mountable to the vehicle above the load carrying bed of the vehicle, the second load bearing structure including a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members near opposite ends of the cross member; which are mounted to the vehicle in use; andinterlocking means configured for releasably interlocking the first load bearing structure and the second load bearing structure to one another in an arrangement wherein the upright support members and the cross members of the load bearing structures abut one another, thereby to form a unitary combined load bearing structure in a structural supporting arrangement ...

Robot unit for transporting long loads

The invention relates to a load transporting mono-robot ( 10 ), comprising (i) a gantry ( 19 ) having two lateral uprights ( 11 ) that are connected at their upper ends by a cross beam ( 12 ), each of the lower ends being equipped with propulsion means linked to the upright ( 11 ) by a motorized pivot ( 18 ), and (ii) means for gripping a load that are positioned between the lateral uprights ( 11 ) linked to the cross beam ( 12 ) by a kinematic chain for positioning and orientation that is configured to allow the means for gripping a load to rotate about an axis substantially normal to the cross beam ( 12 ) and is located substantially in the plane defined by the gantry ( 19 ), and to allow the means for gripping a load to rotate about an axis substantially normal to the plane defined by the gantry ( 19 ). The invention also relates to a method for transporting a load that uses a plurality of mono-robots ( 10 ) and also to two methods for crossing obstacles, ensuring the stability of a poly-robot and its load.

BARRIER TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A system for transporting a barrier having a plurality of barrier modules having passageways extending therethrough by employing a barrier transport vehicle inserted in the passageways to lift the barrier modules and move the barrier. 1. A barrier transport vehicle for transporting a barrier comprised of a plurality of barrier modules , each said barrier module including downwardly extending side portions having distal ends for positioning on a roadway or other support surface to support the barrier module , and said barrier module additionally having an inner surface defining a passageway extending through the barrier module between said side portions above and along said roadway or other support surface when positioned thereon , said barrier transport vehicle comprising a plurality of interconnected barrier transport vehicle modules for positioning in the passageways of barrier modules of the barrier and for engagement with the inner surfaces of the barrier modules to lift the engaged barrier modules off the roadway or other support surface and allow transport of the barrier by said barrier transport vehicle.2. The barrier transport vehicle according to Claim comprising an articulated barrier transport vehicle with at least some of said barrier transport vehicle modules pivotally connected by pivot connection structure.3. The barrier transport vehicle according to wherein at least some of said barrier transport vehicle modules include steerable structure.4. The barrier transport vehicle according to wherein said steerable structure comprises wheels.5. The barrier transport vehicle according to wherein said steerable structure comprises caterpillar treads.6. The barrier transport vehicle according to wherein at least one of said barrier transport vehicle modules is self-propelled.7. The barrier transport vehicle according to wherein at least some of said barrier transport vehicle modules include height adjustment mechanism to cause engagement thereof with the inner ...

Transportation Fixtures for Wind Turbine Blades

Fixtures for supporting wind turbine blades that have a root end flange, which may be interconnected with twistlock fasteners and stacked for use in plural modes of transportation, including ocean transportation. A root fixture includes a bearing that rotatably engages a mounting flange adapter that is coupled to the blade's root flange. A bearing pivot is coupled to the bearing to allow the blade to pivot during loading, unloading and transport. A tip stand assembly is provided to engage the blade along a tip end support region. 1. A system for supporting a wind turbine blade on a transportation vehicle , the wind turbine blade having a root end with a mounting flange , and a tip end support region , the system comprising:a tip stand assembly configured to engage the transportation vehicle and support the wind turbine blade along the tip end support region;a root stand assembly configured to engage the transportation vehicle, and having a bearing assembly, anda mounting flange adapter having a hub assembly with a spindle configured to rotatably engage said bearing assembly, and having plural spokes extending from said hub assembly, each of said plural spokes having an attachment plate at a distal end thereof for engaging the mounting flange of the wind turbine blade, to thereby rotatably support the root end of the wind turbine blade.2. The system of claim 1 , and wherein:said tip stand assembly includes a tip stand frame having at least a first twistlock casting fixed to a corner thereof for selectively engaging said tip stand assembly to the transportation vehicle, and whereinsaid tip stand assembly includes at least a first sling hung from said tip stand frame for supportively engaging the tip end support region of the wind turbine blade, and whereinsaid root stand assembly includes a root stand frame having at least a first twistlock casting fixed to a corner thereof for selectively engaging said root stand assembly to the transportation vehicle.3. The system ...

CARGO HOLD EXTENDER

A cargo hold extender can include a plurality of folding walls. The plurality of folding walls can be folded into a stowed position contained entirely within a cargo hold of a hatched vehicle. The plurality of walls can also be moved to an extended position in which the plurality of folding walls extend outwardly through an aperture of a hatch of the hatched vehicle supported by a mounting mechanism mounted within the cargo hold. The plurality of folding walls can be deployed and connected with the hatch of the vehicle, thus forming an extended cargo hold for a hatched vehicle. 1. A cargo area extender for a vehicle having an enclosed , hatched cargo area having a hatch aperture and an upwardly opening hatch member , the extender comprising:a set of folding walls comprising a bottom wall, a rear wall, a left side wall and a right side wall, the rear wall being hingedly connected to the bottom wall with a first hinge, the left side wall being hingedly connected to the bottom wall with a second hinge, and the right side wall being hingedly connected to the bottom wall with a third hinge;a mounting mechanism secured to the bottom wall and to an interior of the enclosed, hatched cargo area, the mounting mechanism comprising a first linear guide mechanism configured to guide the bottom wall along a first linear direction from a stowed position with the set of folding walls disposed entirely within the enclosed, hatched cargo area to an extended position in which the bottom wall extends outwardly through the hatch aperture, the mounting mechanism further comprising a pivot configured to allow the set of folding walls to be pivoted about a horizontal axis when in the stowed position;wherein the rear wall comprises a lower rear edge connected to the first hinge and an upper edge, the upper edge having a first shape and a first gasket member extending along the first shape and configured to abut against a lower sealing edge of the hatch, the rear wall further comprising a ...

VEHICLE COMBINATION WITH MULTIPLE DRIVEN VEHICLE MODULES

A vehicle combination includes at least one train having multiple driven vehicle modules. The vehicle modules are arranged one behind the other and are mechanically coupled to one another. Each vehicle module has at least one driven axle with at least one drive motor. The vehicle combination has at least one drive device for the drive motors that can generate the drive energy for said drive motors. The vehicle combination has at least one controller by means of which at least the drive motors of the driven axles of the vehicle modules can be actuated. The controller controls the drive motor or at least one of the drive motors of the driven axles of the vehicle modules of the at least one train of the vehicle combination across all the vehicle modules for the incremental selection of the total drive output of the vehicle combination. 1. A vehicle combination with at least one train comprising at least two driven vehicle modules , in which the driven vehicle modules belonging to the at least one train are arranged in a drive direction of the vehicle combination one after the other and are mechanically coupled , each driven vehicle module having at least one driven axle with at least one drive motor , the vehicle combination having at least one power unit for the drive motors of the driven axles of the driven vehicle modules , through which a drive energy required for driving each drive motor can be generated , the vehicle combination having at least one control means , by which each drive motor of the each driven axle of each driven vehicle module can be controlled , wherein the at least one control means controls at least one of the drive motors of the driven axles of at least two vehicle modules of the at least one train of the vehicle combination for graduating the total drive power of the vehicle combination across the vehicle modules.2. The vehicle combination according to claim 1 , wherein at least one driven vehicle module of the vehicle combination has at ...

Modular Transportation and Storage System for a Wind Turbine Rotor Blade

The present invention relates to a modular transportation and storage system for a wind turbine rotor blade comprising a first and a second tip end receptacle () for supporting the blade, a tip end frame () for receiving any of the first and second tip end receptacles, wherein the first tip end receptacle () is adapted for supporting the blade () in a substantially vertical position, and wherein the second tip end receptacle () is adapted for supporting the blade in a substantially horizontal position. 110173034142426601820. Modular transportation and storage system for a wind turbine rotor blade () having a longitudinal axis and comprising a root end () , a root region () , an airfoil region () with a tip () , a pressure side () , a suction side () and a chord line () extending between a leading edge () and a trailing edge () , the system comprising{'b': 112', '160', '123', '169, 'a first and a second tip end receptacle (, ), each tip end receptacle comprising an upwardly open tip end receiving space for receiving a portion of the tip end of the blade and having a supporting surface (, ) for supporting the blade,'}{'b': 111', '150', '112', '160, 'a tip end frame () comprising an upwardly open receptacle-receiving space () for receiving any of the first and second tip end receptacles and provided with positioning means for positioning any of the first and second tip end receptacles (, ) in the tip end frame,'}{'b': 112', '10', '60', '10', '160', '60', '10, 'wherein the first tip end receptacle () is adapted for supporting the blade () in a position in which the maximum chord line () of the blade () forms an angle of 0-40° with vertical, and wherein the second tip end receptacle () is adapted for supporting the blade in a position in which the maximum chord line () of the blade () forms an angle of 45-90° with vertical.'}2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the system is configured so that the first tip end receptacle and the second tip end receptacle are ...

TRUCK RACK APPARATUS

A truck rack apparatus is a two part, easily removable, truck rack for carrying elongated objects such as ladders, lumber, or pipe. A non-skid, padded, roof portion with elongated slots and the ends for tie-down straps is placed on the top of the cab of the truck and secured with an attachment strap that is attached to both ends of the roof portion and passes through the inside around the interior of the roof while the doors are open. The second part is a collapsible framework that sets in the interior of the bed of the truck and is secured with retaining straps to the sides of the truck bed. 1. A truck rack apparatus comprising: wherein said plurality of frame members are releasably interconnected to form a rectangular shape adapted to fit within and be removably placed within a bed of a truck; and', 'wherein said plurality of frame members are adapted to hold items in position with respect to said bed of said truck; and, 'a plurality of frame members;'}, 'a collapsible framework including [ 'wherein said elongated body portion is adapted to be removably secured to a roof of said truck;', 'an elongated body portion;'}, 'wherein said at least one attachment member is connected to said elongated body portion and is adapted to removably connect said lockdown member to said roof of said truck; and', 'at least one attachment member;'}, 'wherein said at least one adjustable strap member is connected to said elongated body portion and is adapted to removably hold down items placed between said framework and said lockdown member;', 'at least one adjustable strap member;'}], 'a lockdown member includingwherein when in use an item to be carried by said truck is placed between said collapsible framework and said lockdown member, and then secured to said lockdown member via said at least one adjustable strap member, to thereby be securely carried and transported via said truck.2. The truck rack apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of frame members includes two spaced ...

WIND TURBINE BLADE ROTATING DEVICE - STRAPPED TIP DEVICE WITH BLADE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

A wind turbine blade suspension and rotation device capable of raising and lowering the blade includes a blade housing configured to receive a blade and having at least one guide on an exterior surface; a base; a first telescopic frame disposed on a first side of the base; a second telescopic frame disposed on a second side of the base; at least one adjustable strap, the adjustable strap disposed between the adjustable frames; wherein the at least one strap extends through the guide on the exterior surface of the housing to suspend the blade. 1. A wind turbine blade suspension device comprising:a blade housing, the blade housing configured to receive a blade therein, the blade housing including at least one guide on an exterior surface;a base;a first adjustable frame disposed on a first side of the base, the first adjustable frame including a pair of spaced columns, each column having a bottom and top end, the top ends defining a first hinge point;a second adjustable frame disposed on a second side of the base, the second adjustable frame including a pair of spaced columns, each column having a bottom and top end, the top ends defining a second hinge point;at least one adjustable strap, the adjustable strap disposed between the adjustable frames and extending over at least one hinge point;wherein the device has an expanded position and a collapsed position, the first hinge point and the second hinge point spaced apart by a first distance when the device is in the expanded position, and the first hinge point and the second hinge point spaced apart by a second distance when the device is in the collapsed position; andwherein the at least one strap extends through the guide on the exterior surface of the housing to suspend the blade.2. The wind turbine blade suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the first distance the first hinge point and the second hinge point are spaced apart is lesser than the second distance the first hinge point and the second hinge point are ...

HEADER TRAILER WITH IMPROVED STEERING

A trailer for transporting a harvester header comprises a chassis, a rear axle assembly and a front axle assembly. A steering force transfer mechanism is arranged to transfer a steering force hydraulically from a first one steerable wheel supported on the front axle assembly to a second one steerable wheel supported on the rear axle assembly. A steering movement of the first one steerable wheel to one side effects a steering movement of the second one steerable wheel to the opposite side. 1. A harvester header trailer , the trailer comprising a chassis , at least three steerable wheels each supported on one of a rear axle assembly and a front axle assembly , and a steering force transfer mechanism arranged to transfer a steering force hydraulically from a first one steerable wheel supported on the front axle assembly to a second one steerable wheel supported on the rear axle assembly , wherein a steering movement of the first one steerable wheel to one side effects a steering movement of the second one steerable wheel to the opposite side.2. A trailer according to claim 1 , wherein the steering force transfer mechanism comprises a first hydraulic cylinder mechanically coupled to a first linkage associated with the first one steerable wheel and a second hydraulic cylinder coupled to a second linkage associated with the second one steerable wheel claim 1 , wherein each side of the first hydraulic cylinder is in hydraulic communication with a respective side of the second hydraulic cylinder.3. A trailer according to claim 2 , wherein the front axle assembly is mounted to the chassis about a vertical steering axis by a front king pin.4. A trailer according to claim 3 , wherein the first linkage couples the first hydraulic cylinder to the king pin such that rotational movement of the king pin is converted into substantially linear movement of a piston within the first hydraulic cylinder.5. A trailer according to claim 4 , wherein the steering force transfer mechanism ...

Self-unloading pipe trailer

A self-unloading pipe trailer carries a rack of pipe and automatically unloads segments as it moves along a pipeline location. A single operator can maneuver the trailer and operate the unload controls. In unload mode, the operator drives along the pipeline and the trailer unloads the segments automatically. The trailer employs a power pipe rolling assembly that engages with weight-bearing tires in order to translate the distance traveled across the ground to directly power a pipe unloading system such that each foot of ground travel equates to a foot of pipe unloading. If the operator needs to change speed and/or stop, it can be done without modifying the unload mode as the dispensing process automatically responds to the change in speed. There is no complex externally powered unloading system to break-down, lose timing, or otherwise complicate matters. Pipe is simply unloaded automatically as the trailer moves down the pipeline.

TRUCK BED EXTENDER WITH WEBBING

An apparatus is for extending a vehicle bed. A tailgate is provided for lowering to provide a tailgate opening for providing access to the vehicle bed. The tailgate includes a retractable member adapted for extending vertically from the tailgate when lowered. A retractable webbing is provided for associating with the retractable member and adapted for moving to a deployed position to at least partially span the tailgate opening in a lowered condition. A ladder for use in climbing into the vehicle bed may form the retractable member, or may be provided in addition to it. Plural webbings may also be provided for spanning multiple retractable members associated with the tailgate. 1. An apparatus for extending a vehicle bed , comprising:a tailgate for lowering to provide a tailgate opening for providing access to the vehicle bed, the tailgate including a retractable member adapted for extending vertically from the tailgate when lowered; anda retractable webbing for associating with the retractable member and adapted for moving to a deployed position to at least partially span the tailgate opening in a lowered condition.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the retractable webbing comprises a first webbing adapted for spanning between a wall forming a portion of the vehicle bed and the retractable member.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tailgate comprises first and second retractable members for extending vertically from the tailgate when lowered claim 1 , and wherein the retractable webbing is adapted for extending between the first and second retractable members when oriented vertically from the tailgate.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tailgate comprises first and second retractable members claim 1 , and the retractable webbing comprises a first webbing for spanning between a first wall forming a portion of the vehicle bed and the first retractable member claim 1 , and further including a second retractable webbing for spanning between the first and ...

Vehicle cargo bed extender

A vehicle cargo bed extension device useable to increase the load size capacity of a vehicle cargo bed. The vehicle cargo bed extension device includes a hinge to allow for support frame rotation. Additionally, the support frame can be adjusted horizontally and vertically in relation to a vehicle cargo bed.

TRANSPORT APPARATUS FOR ELONGATE OBJECTS

A transport apparatus for moving an elongated object includes a trailer frame with a tilting rear frame section pivotally attached to a front frame section. Rear wheels are mounted under the rear frame section rearward of the tilt axis, and an actuator pivots the rear frame section upward about the tilt axis from a horizontal lowered position to a vertical raised position. An engagement mechanism on a rear end of the rear frame section rearward of the rear wheels moves downward into engagement with a receiver on the object when the rear frame section moves upward. When the rear frame section moves upward to the raised position adjacent to the object, the rear wheels are raised above the ground. A lock secures the object to the tilting rear frame. Moving the tilting rear frame section downward moves the object downward to a horizontal transport position resting on the trailer frame. 1. A transport apparatus for moving an elongated object , where the elongated object is oriented substantially vertically when in a working position resting on a ground surface , the apparatus comprising:a trailer comprising an elongated trailer frame with a hitch at a front end thereof;the trailer frame comprising a tilting rear frame section pivotally attached to a front frame section about a substantially horizontal tilt axis oriented substantially perpendicular to an operating travel direction of the trailer;rear wheels mounted on a rear axle under the tilting rear frame section rearward of the tilt axis;an actuator operative to pivot the tilting rear frame section upward about the tilt axis from a substantially horizontal lowered position to a substantially vertical raised position;an engagement mechanism mounted on a rear end of the tilting rear frame section rearward of the rear wheels;a receiver mounted on a lower portion of the elongated object, and wherein the engagement mechanism is configured to pivotally engage the receiver when the elongated object is in the working position ...

Self-propelled trolley

The invention describes a self-propelled trolley for handling a wind-turbine blade, which trolley comprises a driving device for propelling the trolley between locations; and a lifting device, which lifting device is realised to raise and lower the wind-turbine blade. The invention also describes a method of handling a wind-turbine blade, which method comprises the steps of positioning a self-propelled trolley according to any of the preceding claims at a point underneath the wind-turbine blade; actuating a lifting device of the self-propelled trolley to raise or lower the wind-turbine blade; and controlling a driving device of the self-propelled trolley to propel the trolley between locations.

Method of mounting a wind turbine

An installation apparatus for handling a component of a wind turbine is provided. The installation apparatus includes a base, a support portion and an extensible arm having opposing ends connected to the support portion and the base, respectively. The extensible arm is adapted to move the support portion relative to the base and about a transverse axis of the installation apparatus between a transport position and an installation position. In the transport position the support portion rests on the base. In the installation position the support portion and the base form an angle. An assembly including such an installation apparatus and a method of mounting a wind turbine are also provided.

BLADE SUPPORT APPARATUS

The blade support apparatus relates to capturing and stabilizing airfoils such as helicopter blades to enable ground transport without requiring removal of airfoils or blades with the blade support apparatus and blades in a protective container. The blade support apparatus captures and stabilizes helicopter blades utilizing a support frame with vertical and radial adjustable supports. These supports have contoured padded cradles and means of adjusting the height and angle of the cradles to match the profile being captured. The blade support apparatus enables loading, transport, and unloading of the airfoils for transport in a separate blade container which may either be stand alone or attaches to a helicopter transport apparatus. An alternate embodiment utilizes a support frame which is vertically and radially adjustable. Within the support frame are the same contoured padded swivel cradles which also adjust to the height and angle of the profile being captured. 1. A blade support apparatus comprising:a first airfoil support including a padded cradle with means for adjusting height and angle of said padded cradle to match a profile of an airfoil being transported within a first portion of said blade support apparatus, said first airfoil support including a first airfoil support pad, said first airfoil support pad being specifically contoured for said profile of said first airfoil; anda second airfoil support including a padded cradle with means for adjusting height and angle of said padded cradle to match a profile of an airfoil being transported within a second portion of said blade support apparatus, said second airfoil support including a second airfoil support pad, said second airfoil support pad being specifically contoured for said profile of said second airfoil.2. The blade support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a plane to support a specific blade profile comprised of a root location mechanism coupled with a plurality of airfoil support pads.3. The blade ...

TRACTION ASSIST APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A WORK MACHINE

A work machine extending in a fore-aft direction includes a frame, a ground-engaging mechanism, a boom assembly to the frame, and a traction assist apparatus. The ground-engaging mechanism is configured to support the frame on a surface. The traction assist apparatus is coupled to the boom assembly. The traction assist apparatus has an attachment point for securing a tether. 1. A work machine extending in a fore-aft direction , the work machine comprising:a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface;a boom assembly coupled to the frame; anda traction assist apparatus coupled to the boom assembly, the traction assist apparatus having an attachment point for securing a tether.2. The work machine of claim 1 , wherein the boom assembly comprises:a first section pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a first actuator, anda second section pivotally coupled to the first section and moveable relative to the first section by a second actuator, the traction assist apparatus coupled to the second section of the boom assembly.3. The work machine of claim 2 , wherein the traction assist apparatus comprises:a first portion projecting upwards from the second section of the boom assembly, the first portion having a first attachment point for securing the tether.4. The work machine of claim 3 , wherein the first attachment point comprises a plurality of apertures claim 3 , wherein a first aperture from the plurality of apertures is aligned vertically above a second aperture from the plurality of apertures.5. The work machine of claim 3 , wherein the first portion comprises a first projection claim 3 , a second projection claim 3 , and an intermediate support projection between the first projection and the second projection.6. The work machine of claim 3 , wherein the traction assist apparatus further comprises a tether support structure coupled to an operator cab of the work machine. ...

Wheeled Assembly for Item Transport

A transport assembly for a shipping module which has a chassis; a towing element secured to the chassis; two opposed wheels mounted on the chassis; a support assembly secured to the chassis and configured to be positioned in a mating relationship with a shipping module proximate to a lower transverse edge of the shipping module; means for removably securing the support assembly to a shipping module; and a displacement actuator secured between the chassis and the cradle, said displacement actuator for varying the ground clearance of a shipping module when secured to the support assembly.

WEIGHT TRANSFERRING TOW DOLLY

My weight transferring tow dolly is releasably attachable to a receiver hitch of a towing vehicle such as a pickup truck and generally provides a dolly frame formed of plural structurally interconnected box beams having a height adjustable suspension carrying an axle with wheels and tires at opposing end portions, and a support frame to partially support the weight of a carried load and to move the center of gravity of a loaded towing vehicle forwardly to increase the stability of the towing vehicle. 1a rigid dolly frame having plural spaced apart transverse frame beams and a tow beam structurally interconnected to the plural transverse frame beams, the tow beam having a forward end portion carrying a receiver hitch insert for releasable engagement with the towing vehicle;a non-steering axle having wheels at each opposing end portion to support the rigid dolly frame spacedly above a supporting surface;a rigid support frame structurally interconnected to and spacedly positioned above the rigid dolly frame, the rigid support frame positionable beneath the load; and a swing arm with a forward end portion and a rearward end portion, the forward end portion pivotally interconnected to a transverse frame beam of the rigid dolly frame so that the rearward end portion of the swing arm may pivot away from the rigid dolly frame toward a supporting surface to increase a vertical height of the rigid dolly frame and the rigid support frame relative to the supporting surface and apply a pressure to the load, and', 'a pneumatic apparatus communicating between the rigid dolly frame and the swing arm to pivot the swing arm and the attached non-steering axle relative to the rigid dolly frame responsive to actuation of the pneumatic apparatus., 'a suspension interconnecting the rigid dolly frame and the non-steering axle, the suspension having. A weight transferring tow dolly releasably attachable to a towing vehicle for transporting a load extending rearwardly from the towing vehicle ...

INTERMODAL CHASSIS

An intermodal chassis for highway transportation of 53 foot shipping containers having a rear axle positioned under the chassis frame so that the kingpin-to-rear-axle length is no more than 40 feet, and a forward axle positioned under the frame between the gooseneck and the rear axle so that a forward-to-rear-axle length is at least 12 feet. The chassis includes air bag suspension that automatically deflate the air bags when the brakes are locked, preventing damage when loading a container onto the chassis. Other features include self-scaling and load-leveling, and other weight savings include use of smaller sized aluminum wheels. 1. An intermodal chassis capable of carrying a 53 foot standard shipping container for over-the-highway transport , the chassis comprising:a front bolster and a rear bolster, with a frame structure extending longitudinally therebetween;a gooseneck portion of said frame structure extending longitudinally rearward from said front bolster and having a top surface sized to fit within a tunnel depression of said shipping container;a kingpin mounted on a bottom surface of said gooseneck portion at a position between 36 inches and 48 inches rearward of a rear face of said front bolster;a main portion of said frame structure extending longitudinally rearward from said gooseneck portion and interconnecting with said rear bolster;a rear axle positioned longitudinally under said main portion of said frame structure such that a kingpin-to-rear-axle length is no more than 40 feet; anda forward axle positioned longitudinally under said main portion of said frame structure between said gooseneck portion and said rear axle such that a forward-to-rear-axle length is at least 12 feet.2. The chassis of further comprising air bag suspension for said forward and rear axles claim 1 , with the air bags for each axle adapted to automatically deflate when a chassis brake system is locked claim 1 , thereby protecting said air bags from damage when loading said ...

CRAWLER FOR TRANSPORTING HEAVY LOADS, SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CRAWLERS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING HEAVY LOADS

A crawler for transporting loads, having at least two chain drive units () and a bearing unit () on a chassis () between the chain drive units (), to a system comprising a plurality of crawlers of this type and to a method for transporting loads. In order to provide a crawler, and a system and a method, by means of which very large loads can be transported simply and exactly in a controllable manner, the bearing unit has a load pickup () for a load to be transported, and has a hoist cylinder () having a piston () for adjusting the height of the load pickup (). The hoist cylinder and the piston () are mounted to the bearing unit () in a rotationally locked manner, wherein the load pickup () is coupled to the hoist cylinder () by way of a ball and socket connection () such that a rotational and swivel movement between the load pickup () and the bearing unit () is possible, and that a rotary sensor () is provided in order to determine an angle of rotation between the load pickup () and the piston () or the hoist cylinder (). 1. A crawler for transporting loads with at leasttwo chain drive units,a bearing unit between the chain drive units,wherein the bearing unit has a load bearing for a load to be transported and a hoist cylinder having a piston for adjusting the height of the load bearing,wherein the hoist cylinder and the piston are mounted to the bearing unit in a rotationally locked mannerand wherein the load bearing is coupled to the hoist cylinder by way of a ball and socket connection allowing a rotational and swivel movement between the load bearing and the bearing unit,and a rotary sensor is provided in order to determine an angle of rotation between the load bearing and the piston or hoist cylinder.2. The crawler according to claim 1 , in which the piston is received in the hoist cylinder in a form-fitting manner with a non-round cross-section.3. The crawler according to claim 1 , in which the rotary sensor has a first sensor part claim 1 , which is coupled ...

SLIDABLE CONVEYANCE ASSEMBLY

A device for a slidable assembly may include a support channel, defined by first, second, and third support sides and including a primary support bearing and a tertiary support bearing, and a slide channel, defined by first, second, and third slide sides and including a primary slide bearing and a tertiary slide bearing. In an assembled state, the slide channel may fit around the support channel such that the primary support bearing contacts the first slide side and the primary slide bearing contacts the first support side such that the first slide channel is configured to slide longitudinally with respect to the first support channel, and the tertiary support bearing contacts the first slide channel and the tertiary slide bearing contacts the first support channel to restrict lateral transition of the first slide channel with respect to the first support channel. 1. A device , comprising:a first support channel, defined by a first support side, a second support side, and a third support side, and including a first primary support bearing and a first tertiary support bearing; anda first slide channel, defined by a first slide side, a second slide side, and a third slide side, and including a first primary slide bearing and a first tertiary slide bearing, the first primary support bearing contacts the first slide side and the first primary slide bearing contacts the first support side such that the first slide channel is configured to slide longitudinally with respect to the first support channel; and', 'the first tertiary support bearing contacts the first slide channel and the first tertiary slide bearing contacts the first support channel to restrict lateral transition of the first slide channel with respect to the first support channel., 'wherein, in an assembled state, the first slide channel fits around the first support channel such that2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the first support channel further comprises a first support flange disposed along the ...

TURBINE BLADE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

A wind turbine blade has a disassembled condition defined by separated blade sections. Each blade section has a residual leading edge remaining from an original leading edge of the blade, a residual trailing edge remaining from an original trailing edge of the blade, and a residual length delimited by a severed edge of the blade. Blade support fixtures are configured for mounting on a transportation platform at spaced-apart locations. Each fixture has a plurality of blade-receiving seats, and each seat is configured with reference to a residual edge portion of a respective one of the separated blade sections. 1. An apparatus for use with a transportation platform , comprising:a turbine blade in a disassembled condition defined by separated blade sections, each of which has a residual leading edge remaining from an original leading edge of the blade, a residual trailing edge remaining from an original trailing edge of the blade, and a residual length delimited by a severed edge of the blade; anda plurality of blade support fixtures configured for mounting on the transportation platform at spaced-apart locations, wherein each fixture has blade-receiving seats configured with reference to residual edge portions of the separated blade sections.2. An apparatus as defined in wherein the separated blade sections include:a root section having a proximal end portion including a root of the blade and a distal end portion ending at a severed edge of the blade;an intermediate section having a proximal end portion beginning at a severed edge of the blade and a distal end portion ending at a severed edge of the blade; anda tip section having a proximal end portion beginning at a severed edge of the blade and a distal end portion including a tip of the blade.3. An apparatus as defined in wherein the residual edge portions of the separated blade sections are residual leading edge portions.4. An apparatus as defined in wherein each blade-receiving seat has a concave contour matching ...

INTERMODAL CONTAINER MOBILIZATION

An intermodal container mobilizer that includes a tow vehicle and forward and aft intermodal shipping container attachments. The forward container attachment is carried by the tow vehicle and connects to one end of an intermodal container. The aft container attachment is wheeled and connects to an opposite end of the intermodal container. The forward and aft attachments, together with the tow vehicle, support the intermodal container for rolling transport across a flat surface. 1. An intermodal container mobilizer apparatus comprising:a tow vehicle;a forward container attachment carried by the tow vehicle and including a forward attachment frame connectable to a first end of an intermodal container in a position to support the first end of such a container for rolling transport across a flat surface; andan aft container attachment including an aft attachment frame connectable to a second end of an intermodal container, and including a back wheel supported on the aft container attachment for rotation about a back wheel rotational axis in a position to support the second end of such a container for rolling transport across a flat surface.2. The intermodal container mobilizer apparatus of claim 1 , further including twist lock pins having respective oblong heads removably insertable through and twistable into engagement with:oblong pin receiver holes in the forward attachment frame and correspondingly-positioned and shaped oblong pin receiver holes in the first end of an intermodal container; andoblong pin receiver holes in the aft attachment frame and correspondingly-positioned and shaped oblong pin receiver holes in the second end of an intermodal container.3. The intermodal container mobilizer apparatus of in which the aft attachment frame is connectable to the forward attachment frame for rolling transport of the forward and aft container attachments with the tow vehicle connected to the forward container attachment.4. The intermodal container mobilizer apparatus ...

ENCLOSED TRANSPORT TRAILER FOR HAULING AN ELONGATED BODY

A transport trailer for transporting an elongated body features a containment structure supported on a trailer frame so as to define a hollow interior suitable to receive the elongated body therein. The containment structure includes a receptacle portion defining a receptacle for containing a noxious substance carried on the body, an access opening at a top side of the receptacle portion for accessing the interior of the containment structure, and a closable lid carried on the receptacle portion. The lid is movable relative to the access opening between an open position in which the access opening is unobstructed and a closed position in which the access opening is covered so as to close the containment structure. There also are provided load bearing surfaces within the containment structure which are supported on the frame and anchoring locations on an inside of the containment structure for receiving straps to secure the body. 1. A transport trailer for transporting an elongated body carrying a noxious substance thereon , the transport trailer comprising:a frame having a forward end and a rear end;a hitch coupling supported at the forward end of the frame for connecting to a tow vehicle;a plurality of wheel and axle assemblies rotatably supported at the rear end of the frame;a containment structure supported on the frame so as to define a hollow interior suitable to receive the elongated body therein, the containment structure including a receptacle portion defining a receptacle for containing the noxious substance, an access opening at a top side of the receptacle portion for accessing the interior of the containment structure, and a closable lid carried on the receptacle portion and movable relative to the access opening between an open position in which the access opening is unobstructed and a closed position in which the access opening is covered so as to close the containment structure;the interior of the containment structure being unobstructed from a front ...

Weight Transferring Tow Dolly

My weight transferring tow dolly is releasably attachable to a receiver hitch of a towing vehicle such as a pickup truck and generally provides a dolly frame formed of plural structurally interconnected box beams having a height adjustable suspension carrying an axle with wheels and tires at opposing end portions, and a support frame to partially support the weight of a carried load and to move the center of gravity of a loaded towing vehicle forwardly to increase the stability of the towing vehicle. 1. A tow dolly releasably attached to and towable behind a towing vehicle having at a rearward end portion a receiver type towing hitch defining a rearwardly opening box beam channel , the tow dolly comprising in combination:a dolly frame having plural spaced apart transverse frame beams and a tow beam having a forward end portion carrying a receiver hitch insert for releasable engagement with the receiver type towing hitch of the towing vehicle;an axle having wheels and tires at each opposing end portion to support the dolly frame spacedly above a supporting surface; a swing arm with a forward end portion and a rearward end portion, the forward end portion pivotally interconnected to the dolly frame so that the rearward end portion may pivot towards the dolly frame and away from the dolly frame,', 'connecting means positionally securing the axle to the swing arm spacedly adjacent the rearward end portion,', 'a pneumatic apparatus communicating between the dolly frame and the swing arm to pivot the swing arm relative to the dolly frame responsive to axial expansion and contraction of the pneumatic apparatus, and', 'pneumatic lines communicating with the pneumatic apparatus and a pneumatic valve to supply pressurized air to the pneumatic apparatus and to drain pressurized air from the pneumatic apparatus;, 'a suspension interconnecting the dolly frame and the axle, the suspension having,'}a support frame carried spacedly above the dolly frame that is vertically ...

COORDINATED TRANSPORT ROBOT SYSTEM

A coordinated transport robot system according to an embodiment includes: first and second robots each including a mobile unit and a movement control unit; first and second position error absorption mechanisms provided on the first and second robots; an impedance model estimating an external force from the amount of displacement detected by the passive element unit; an external force estimating unit estimating respective external forces acting on the first and second robots based on external forces estimated with a dynamics model and estimated by the impedance model; a compliance model calculating respective position correction amounts of the first and second robots to make an external force zero; and a movement command calculating unit calculating movement commands to the first and second robots based on the position correction amounts. Each of the movement control units control the respective mobile units based on the respective movement commands. 1. A coordinated transport robot system , comprising:first and second robots each including a mobile unit and a movement control unit configured to control the mobile unit;first and second position error absorption mechanisms provided on the first and second robots, respectively, each of the first and second position error absorption mechanisms including a top panel onto which a transport object to be placed and fixed, a passive element unit configured to rotationally move the top panel in a horizontal direction and detect an amount of displacement of rotational movement, and an active element unit configured to translationally move the top panel in the horizontal direction and detect an amount of displacement of translational movement;an impedance model configured to estimate an external force from the amount of displacement detected by the passive element unit;an external force estimating unit configured to estimate respective external forces acting on the first and second robots based on an external force estimated ...

INTEGRATED EXTENDED BED ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE

An integrated extend bed assembly for a vehicle is provided. The extended bed assembly includes a bed assembly that is mounted at a rear of the vehicle and a bed extension that is slidably fitted into the bed assembly. The bed extension is extendable rearward of the bed assembly in a linear motion. Additionally, sliding members are mounted to the bed assembly and the bed extension to support the bed extension in an extended position. 1. An integrated extended bed assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a bed assembly mounted at a rear of the vehicle;a bed extension slidably fitted into the bed assembly, wherein the bed extension is extendable rearward of the bed assembly in a linear motion; andsliding members mounted to the bed assembly and the bed extension to support the bed extension in an extended position.2. The integrated extended bed assembly of wherein the sliding members include:at least one guide secured to a bottom of the bed assembly; andat least one support member inserted into the guide and configured to slide rearward beyond the bed assembly to support the bed extension in the extended position.3. The integrated extended bed assembly of claim 2 , wherein a distal end of the support member is coupled to a bottom of the bed extension to move rearward with the sliding movement of the bed extension.4. The integrated extended bed assembly of claim 3 , wherein the support member is fixed in various positions along the guide to fix a position of the bed extension.5. The integrated extended bed assembly of claim 4 , wherein the support member is released from and fixed to the guide by actuation of a release handle.6. The integrated extended bed assembly of claim 5 , wherein the release handle is spring loaded and the position of the bed extension is fixed when a protrusion on the release handle is fitted into one of multiple apertures formed in the support member aligned with an aperture formed in the guide.7. The integrated extended bed assembly of claim 6 , ...

TRAILER ASSEMBLY

A trailer assembly with improved lateral support structure and steering system control of the axial wheels on a front elongated trailer and a rear elongated trailer to remain in a collinear following configuration to carry elongated loads extending over the extended lengths of the combination of the front elongated trailer and the rear elongated trailer and allow ready turning control. 1. A trailer assembly comprising:a lead trailer comprising a body having a front end and a rear end, the front end comprising connection means for connection to a prime mover and the rear end comprising at least one lead trailer wheel assembly having a self-steering axle;a rear trailer comprising a body having a front end and a rear end, the rear end comprising at least one rear trailer wheel assembly; anda coupling means between the lead trailer and the rear trailer, wherein the coupling means comprises two laterally spaced connections between following connected trailers to substantially prevent pivoting of one trailer to another around a vertical axis; anda steering control means for controlling at least one lead trailer wheel assembly of a multiple axle wheel assembly acting separately or in unison and at least one rear trailer wheel assembly of a multiple axle wheel assembly acting separately or in unison wherein the operation between the lead trailer wheel assembly and the rear trailer wheel assembly is coordinated with the connection to the prime mover;wherein the coupling means allows the rear trailer to pivot relative to the lead trailer substantially about a generally horizontal coupling axis extending transverse to the longitudinal length of the lead trailer; andwherein the steering control means controls automatically, the at least one lead trailer wheel assembly of a multiple axle wheel and the at least one rear trailer wheel assembly of a multiple axle wheel.2. The trailer assembly of wherein the automatic control of the steering control means is effected when the at ...

Modular Systems and Methods for Transporting Tower Assembly of Wind Turbine

A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices. 1. A system for transporting a tower section of a wind turbine , the tower section having a length and a circumference , the system comprising:a transport device having a bed;end supports each disposed on the bed and each affixing to one end of the tower section, at least one of the end supports being longitudinally adjustable relative to the bed to accommodate the length of the tower section; andat least one intermediate support disposed on the bed and supporting portion of the tower section, the at least one intermediate support having a cradle being adjustable circumferentially against which the tower section rests to accommodate the circumference of the tower section.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transport device is selected from the group consisting of a railroad car claim 1 , a flatcar claim 1 , a vessel claim 1 , a ship claim 1 , a tug claim 1 , a barge claim 1 , a truck claim 1 , a trailer claim 1 , a pallet claim 1 , and a shipping container.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of support locations disposed on the bed of the transport device at which the end supports and the at least one intermediate support are disposed.4. The system of claim 3 , ...

TAILGATE ASSEMBLY

A tailgate assembly of a vehicle includes a tailgate, a left workpiece holder, and a right workpiece holder. The tailgate is elongated along an axis from a vehicle-left end to a vehicle-right end. The tailgate includes a left pocket at the vehicle-left end and a right pocket at the vehicle-right end. The left workpiece holder has an L shape and is configured to slidably engage the left pocket along the axis, and the right workpiece holder has an L shape and is configured to slidably engage the right pocket along the axis. 1. A tailgate assembly comprising:a tailgate elongated along an axis from a vehicle-left end to a vehicle-right end and including a left pocket at the vehicle-left end and a right pocket at the vehicle-right end;a left workpiece holder having an L shape and configured to slidably engage the left pocket along the axis; anda right workpiece holder having an L shape and configured to slidably engage the right pocket along the axis.2. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tailgate includes a tube extending from the vehicle-left end to the vehicle-right end of the tailgate and having the pockets.3. The tailgate assembly of claim 2 , wherein the left pocket is disposed at a left end of the tube claim 2 , and the right pocket is disposed at a right end of the tube spaced from the left end.4. The tailgate assembly of claim 3 , wherein the tube has a cross-section that is uniform from a left end to a right end of the tube.5. The tailgate assembly of claim 2 , wherein the tailgate includes inboard and outboard panels extending from the vehicle-left end to the vehicle-right end claim 2 , and the tube is disposed between the inboard and outboard panels.6. The tailgate assembly of claim 2 , wherein the tailgate includes hinged and free ends extending between the vehicle-left and vehicle-right ends claim 2 , and the tube extends parallel to and adjacent the free end.7. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein each workpiece holder includes a first ...

UTILITY POLE SETTING TRAILER

A utility pole setting trailer includes a horizontal frame configured to carry utility poles to remote locations, a set of wheels supporting the horizontal frame, a hydraulic boom coupled to the horizontal frame and configured to load and unload the utility poles on to the horizontal frame, and a motor coupled to the hydraulic boom and configured to power the hydraulic boom. The hydraulic boom includes a first arm and a second arm, and a grapple is coupled to a distal end of the second arm. The grapple is configured to grasp a respective utility pole. In addition, the horizontal frame includes a front portion and a rear portion that are configured to extend apart from each other to increase a length of the horizontal frame. 1. A utility pole setting trailer comprising:a horizontal frame configured to carry utility poles to remote locations;a set of wheels supporting the horizontal frame;a hydraulic boom coupled to the horizontal frame and configured to load the utility poles on to the horizontal frame and to lift the utility poles off the trailer and set in a hole; anda motor coupled to the hydraulic boom and configured to power the hydraulic boom.2. The utility pole setting trailer of claim 1 , wherein the motor is carried by the horizontal frame.3. The utility pole setting trailer of claim 1 , wherein the motor to power the hydraulic boom is a towing vehicle engine.4. The utility pole setting trailer of claim 1 , wherein the horizontal frame comprises a front portion and a rear portion claim 1 , the front portion and the rear portion configured to extend apart from each other to increase a length of the horizontal frame.5. The utility pole setting trailer of claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic boom comprises a first arm and a second arm claim 1 , the first arm having a distal end coupled to a proximal end of the second arm.6. The utility pole setting trailer of claim 5 , wherein the hydraulic boom comprises a grapple coupled to a distal end of the second arm claim 5 , ...

TOOLS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING TOWER SECTIONS

The present disclosure relates to tools and methods for handling a tower section of a wind turbine tower. A tool comprises a first wheeled platform, a second wheeled platform, and a frame. The frame comprises a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion is attached to the first wheeled platform and is configured to support a first end portion of a sling. The second side portion is attached to the second wheeled platform and is configured to support a second end portion of the sling. The first and second wheeled platforms are separated along a horizontal direction. 115-: (canceled)16. A tool for handling a tower section of a wind turbine tower , the tool comprising:a first wheeled platform;a second wheeled platform;a frame having a first side portion, and a second side portion;the first side portion of the frame attached to the first wheeled platform and configured to support a first end portion of a sling;the second side portion of the frame attached to the second wheeled platform and configured to support a second end portion of the sling; andthe first and second wheeled platforms separated along a substantially horizontal direction such that a tower section can be supported on the sling at least partially between the first and second side portions of the frame.17. The tool of claim 16 , wherein the first side portion of the frame includes a first hinge claim 16 , and the second side portion of the frame includes a second hinge for rotating the frame or a portion of the frame about a substantially horizontal axis.18. The tool of claim 17 , wherein the first side portion of the frame comprises a top hinge and a bottom hinge claim 17 , and the second side portion of the frame comprises a top hinge and a bottom hinge.19. The tool of claim 16 , further comprising a sling having a first end attached to the first side portion of the frame and a second end attached to the second side portion of the frame claim 16 , the sling configured to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DOLLIES

According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a system and method for synchronizing and controlling at least one dolly may be provided. The system may include at least one dolly, a power unit, and a control device, all communicatively coupled via at least one network. Dolly coordinates and steer points for a load may be recorded. Adjustments to the dolly may be made based on desired changes to the orientation of the steer points. 1. A method for transporting a load comprising:providing at least one dolly, the dolly comprising a top cap encoder and front axle encoder communicatively coupled to a dolly control unit, wherein the top cap encoder and front axle encoder communicate measured data to the dolly control unit, at least one power unit, the power unit comprising a power unit computer communicatively coupled with the at least one dolly control unit via a network, wherein the at least one dolly control unit communicates measured data to the power unit computer, and a control device, the control device configured to communicate with the power unit computer via a network and allow a user to view and manipulate system data, and provide instructions to the power unit computer;entering baseline data comprising dolly coordinates and steer point coordinates;entering a steering method;entering a desired steer point orientation;measuring dolly orientation using the top cap encoder and front axle encoder;calculating necessary adjustments to the at least one dolly using the power unit computer, wherein calculations use dolly control unit data and user input data;instructing the power unit to actuate the at least one dolly to achieve the adjustments using the power unit computer;instructing the at least one dolly to drive using one of the control device or a separate drive control device; andadjusting the desired steer point orientation and drive instructions to transport the load.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding or removing dollies to the system to ...

Truck ladder rack

A ladder rack which is removably mounted on the top edge of a pick-up bed for hauling ladders. The ladder rack can be quickly installed or removed from the pick-up bed without damaging the bed finish. Because the ladder rack is modular, the disassembled rack components can be folded into a space saving configuration for storage. 1. A collapsible ladder rack comprising a collapsible ladder rack assembly including a telescoping cross beam connecting to a pair of folding legs with stop means which limit extension of said folding arms at an obtuse angle providing a wide base , said folding arms folding to a 90 degree angle and including a ratchet unit extending therefrom connecting to a loop holding means affixed to a sidewall of a cargo bed of a truck for anchoring said folding arm immovably thereto.2. A ladder rack for use with a pickup truck having opposed first and second side walls and a floor which forms the pickup cargo bed , the lateral dimension between the first and second side walls being dependent on the size of the bed , said first and second side walls having at least a front and rear stake pocket disposed in the top surface thereof and a tie down loop extending from a front and rear inner lower portion of said first and second side wall , said rack comprising:a first leg support member capable of being mounted to a first front side pocket of said cargo bed and a second leg support member capable of being mounted to an opposing second front side pocket of said cargo bed;a third leg support member capable of being mounted to a third rear side pocket of said cargo bed and a fourth leg support member capable of being mounted to an opposing fourth rear side pocket of said cargo bed;said first leg support member including a stake for insertion into said first front side pocket of said cargo pocket;said second leg support member including a stake for insertion into said second front side pocket of said cargo pocket;said third leg support member including a stake ...

MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLE

For loading space extending from a carriage to a driving section in a multipurpose vehicle with a driving section and a carriage disposed to the rear of the driving section fitted with a driver seat and a passenger seat laterally: the passenger seat has a seat portion and a backrest portion forwardly rotatable about a fulcrum provided by each of a front lower portion and a lower portion; a front gate board disposed on a front end of a floor board constituting the carriage is configured such that a movable front gate board positioned rearward of the passenger seat is forwardly rotatable; and the seat portion and the backrest portion rotated forward, the movable front gate board rotatable and to place over the backrest portion for an extended loading space.

LIFTING FRAME FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Lifting yoke and method; the lifting yoke configured for connecting to, and lifting, a wind turbine blade transport frame, said yoke being generally rectangular and comprising four corner posts connected by struts; each corner post being configured for internally receiving therein an upwardly oriented locating fmger atop a said transport frame shoulder; said corner post having a housing enclosing an internal space and extending between a lower foot face and a top; said corner post having, at said lower foot face, an aperture dimensioned to receive a said locating fmger into said internal space; said corner post further comprising guide surfaces enclosed within said housing and spaced apart to define a locking space and configured to snugly receive a said locating finger; each guide surface comprising a locking aperture; wherein a movable locking element is configured to engage both said locking apertures to thereby bridge said locking space; said locking element being configured to engage a lifting point at said locating finger; said movable locking element constituting the primary lifting element of said lifting yoke. 1. A lifting yoke configured for connecting to , and lifting , a wind turbine blade transport frame , said yoke being generally rectangular and comprising four corner posts connected by struts;each corner post being configured for internally receiving therein an upwardly oriented locating finger atop a said transport frame shoulder; said corner post having a housing enclosing an internal space and extending between a lower foot face and a top; said corner post having, at said lower foot face, an aperture dimensioned to receive a said locating finger into said internal space; said corner post further comprising guide surfaces enclosed within said housing and spaced apart to define a locking space and configured to snugly receive a said locating finger; each guide surface comprising a locking aperture; wherein a movable locking element is configured to ...

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Provided is a support structure for a wind turbine blade and a method for manufacturing a support structure for a wind turbine blade The support structure includes a frame structure including a first section and a second section which are spaced apart with respect to each other along a first direction such that a section of a wind turbine blade is arrangeable in-between the first section and the second section. The support structure further includes two seesaw elements being pivotably fixed to a respective section and having a respective pivoting axis parallel to the first direction and four belt elements being fixed with their respective first end to a respective end of the respective seesaw element Furthermore, a respective second end of the respective belt element are each fixed to the respective other section of the frame structure 2. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first pivoting axis is arranged at the first section of the frame structure at a first height with respect to a support area of the support structure further wherein the second end of the first belt element is fixed to the second section of the frame structure at a third height with respect to the support area claim 1 , and the second end of the third belt element is fixed to the second section of the frame structure at the third height and the first height is larger than the third height3. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the second pivoting axis is arranged at the second section of the frame structure at a second height with respect to a support area of the support structure further wherein the second end of the second belt element is fixed to the first section of the frame structure at a fourth height with respect of the support area and the second end of the fourth belt element is fixed to the first section of the frame structure at the fourth height and the second height is larger than the fourth height4. The support structure according to claim 3 , ...

Expandible length cargo bed system with mid-bed access

An expandable cargo bed system for a vehicle includes a front shell having a front shell first sidewall. The front shell first sidewall includes at least one cargo bed access passage extending between a first side of the front shell first sidewall and a second side of the front shell first sidewall opposite the first side. A rear shell is operably coupled to the front shell so as to be movable with respect to the front shell between a retracted position and an extended position so as to vary a length of the cargo bed. The rear shell has a rear shell first sidewall. The rear shell first sidewall is structured to cover the at least one cargo bed access passage when the rear shell is in the retracted position. The rear shell first sidewall is also structured so that the at least one cargo bed access passage is exposed when the rear shell is in the extended position.

CLAMP ASSEMBLY

A clamp assembly for supporting multiple elongate rails in a rail tie-down car utilizes spring-loaded, hydraulically actuated clamp assemblies to clamp individual rails to the tie-down car. Each clamp assembly incorporates at least two clamp members which act opposite one another to prevent the rail secured in place by the clamps from sliding in either longitudinal direction.

TELESCOPING POLE RACK

A telescoping pole rack is used with a utility vehicle for supporting a utility pole or other load. The telescoping pole rack comprises a base, a lower telescope segment, an upper telescope segment, an actuator, and a pole rest. The base configured to be secured to the utility vehicle. The lower telescope segment is secured to the base and oriented in a substantially upward direction. The upper telescope segment is configured to nest with the lower telescope segment. The actuator is associated with the lower telescope segment and the upper telescope segment to selectively elongate the telescoping pole rack. The pole rest disposed atop the upper telescope segment configured to support at least a portion of a pole thereon. The telescoping pole rack is used with a static pole rack to support utility poles at a certain traveling angle relative to the ground. 1. A telescoping pole rack for use with a utility vehicle , the telescoping pole rack comprising:a base configured to be secured to the utility vehicle;a lower telescope segment secured to the base and oriented in a substantially upward direction;an upper telescope segment configured to nest with the lower telescope segment;an actuator associated with the lower telescope segment and the upper telescope segment to selectively elongate the telescoping pole rack; anda pole rest disposed atop the upper telescope segment configured to support at least a portion of a utility pole thereon.2. The telescoping pole rack of claim 1 , wherein the telescoping pole rack is configured to be utilized in conjunction with a static pole rack claim 1 , such that the utility pole is supported by both the telescoping pole rack and the static pole rack.3. The telescoping pole rack of claim 1 , wherein the base is configured to be secured to a chassis of the utility vehicle at a posterior end of the utility vehicle.4. The telescoping pole rack of claim 1 ,wherein the upper telescope segment presents a horizontal cross-section that is ...

VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING GOODS

A goods vehicle has a chassis with at least one load deck, a plurality of steerable carriages underneath the load deck and an attachment and support assembly for the load, to be transported, supported by the chassis; the attachment and support assembly being provided with an attachment head for the load to be transported, a multiple-bar kinematic system for coupling the support head to the chassis and an actuator for moving the support head with respect to the chassis with a roto-translational motion; the support head being coupled to the kinematic system by means of a hinge having a movable hinge axis. 1. A vehicle for transporting goods comprising a chassis with at least one load deck and one longitudinal axis , a plurality of steered bogies arranged underneath said load deck and an attachment and support assembly for attaching and supporting the load to be transported , supported by said chassis; the attachment and support assembly comprising a head to support the load to be transported , means of coupling said support head to said chassis and means of actuating to move the support head with respect to the chassis; said means of coupling comprising a first hinge having a first hinge axis horizontal and transverse to said longitudinal axis , wherein said first hinge and said first hinge axis are movable with respect to said chassis.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first hinge axis is movable in two directions claim 1 , one parallel to said longitudinal axis and the other vertical.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said first hinge axis is movable along a first circular path.4. The vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein said means of coupling also comprise a second movable hinge having a second movable hinge axis parallel to said first movable hinge axis claim 3 , spaced apart transversally from said first movable hinge axis and movable together with said first movable hinge axis.5. The vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the second ...

Transit Support Bracket for Cylindrical Tubular Structure

A transit bracket support system for tubulars such as tower sections of a wind turbine includes a plurality of arcuately spaced slots in a support bracket are adapted to closely receive a plurality of plug plates which include at least one aperture. The slots are formed to correspond to a flange provided on the tubulars and the aperture(s) in the plug plates are formed so as to correspond to holes in the flange. Bolts and nuts are provided to secure the support bracket to the tubular. A plurality of brackets may be employed to provide for stacking of the tubulars during transit.

HEAVY-DUTY TRANSPORT VEHICLE FOR CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR ISO CONTAINERS, AND METHOD FOR LOADING SAME

A heavy-duty transport vehicle for containers, in particular ISO containers, which moves freely on floors, not on rails, and has a loading surface on which a first container can be placed, as well as a method for loading the same. A second container can be placed on the first container to provide increased transport capacity, with the heavy-duty transport vehicle comprising at least one guidance system for guiding the second container, such as the bottom fittings thereof, when the second container is placed on the first container, such as onto the top fittings thereof. 1. A heavy-duty transport vehicle for containers that is freely movable on floors , and not rail-bound , having a loading surface on which a first container can be placed , wherein a second container can be placed on the first container , and wherein the heavy-duty transport vehicle has at least one guide configured to guide the second container when it is placed on the first container , wherein the guide is moved between a loading position and a release position by a moveable positioning apparatus.2. The heavy-duty transport vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the loading position the guide is configured to lie against a top corner fitting of the first container claim 1 , and in the release position the guide is arranged spaced apart from the first container claim 1 , and wherein the guide is configured to guide a bottom corner fitting of the second container when it is placed on the first container.3. The heavy duty transport vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the guide is mounted on at least one positioning arm of the positioning apparatus claim 1 , said positioning arm being mounted on the heavy-duty transport vehicle so as to be movable in a translatory or rotatory manner between the loading position and the release position.4. The heavy-duty transport vehicle as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the positioning apparatus has a positioning drive configured to move the positioning arm.5. ...

Foundation Floor System and Associated Transport Apparatus

A foundation floor system and associated transport apparatus for use in combination with a transport vehicle and an on-site foundation includes a frame, the frame including opposing I-beams each having an upper flange; a plurality of bar joists each extending perpendicularly between the opposing I-beams; each of the plurality of bar joists being in parallel alignment relative to each other and having first and second ends secured to corresponding ones of the opposing I-beams; first and second tube beams each being located interiorly adjacent to a respective one of the opposing I-beams beneath the upper flange, each of the first and second tube beams surrounding an end channel; and wherein the frame forms a surface that is sized and configured for receipt of a building structure; and a transport apparatus that is configured for transporting the frame thereon, and the transport apparatus including a tongue adapter and an axle adapter. 1. A foundation floor system and associated transport apparatus for use in combination with a building structure , a transport vehicle and an on-site foundation , said foundation floor system comprising:a frame comprising:{'b': '12', 'opposing I-beams having a height of approximately twelve () inches and each of said opposing I-beams having an upper flange and a lower flange;'}a plurality of bar joists each extending perpendicularly between said opposing I-beams and having a plurality of web members extending therebetween;each of said plurality of bar joists being in parallel alignment relative to each other and having first and second ends secured to corresponding ones of said opposing I-beams;opposing header beams each extending between corresponding ends of said opposing I-beams;first and second tube beams each being located interiorly adjacent to a respective one of said opposing I-beams beneath said upper flange, and each of said first and second tube beams surrounding an end channel; andwherein said frame forms a surface that is ...

TOOL FOR TRANSPORTING A WIND TURBINE POWER TRAIN SUBSET

The tool includes a first support element with: a first resting surface for allowing the tool to rest on the floor; a first support surface and a second support surface for respectively supporting on the same a first arm and a second arm of a first support of the subset that supports a low-speed shaft. Between the first support surface and the first resting surface is a first distance that is different from a second distance between the second support surface and the first resting surface. The difference in distances allows the low-speed shaft to be transported in a container according to an inclined orientation, with the maximum dimension thereof oriented according to the diagonal of the container, thereby simplifying the transport costs and logistics. 2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the first resting surface comprises a right side and a left side claim 1 , wherein the first support element comprises claim 1 , on the first resting surface claim 1 , a first support body and a second support body claim 1 , one on each right and left side of the first resting surface claim 1 , wherein the first support surface is situated on the first support body and the second support surface is situated on the second support body.3. The tool of claim 2 , wherein the tool comprises a longitudinal direction of the tool claim 2 , wherein the first support body and the second support body are located in one same first cross section with respect to the longitudinal direction of the tool.4. The tool of claim 1 , wherein any one claim 1 , several claim 1 , or all of the first and second support surfaces are inclined with respect to a horizontal plane.5. (canceled)6. The tool of claim 1 , wherein any one claim 1 , several or all of the first and second support surfaces comprise first fastening means to be fastened to the corresponding first arm and second arm in a separable way.7. The tool of claim 6 , wherein the first fastening means comprise:first holes made in the first and second ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DOLLIES

According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a system and method for synchronizing and controlling at least one dolly may be provided. The system may include at least one dolly, a power unit, and a control device, all communicatively coupled via at least one network. Dolly coordinates and steer points for a load may be recorded. Adjustments to the dolly may be made based on desired changes to the orientation of the steer points. 1. A method for transporting a load by two or more dollies comprising:processing baseline dolly data using one or more of a control device and a dolly control unit;processing a steering method using one or more of the control device and the dolly control unit;processing a desired steer point orientation using one or more of the control device and the dolly control unit;measuring dolly orientation using a top cap encoder and front axle encoder disposed on the two or more dollies and communicatively coupled to a dolly control unit;calculating necessary adjustments to the two or more dollies using a power unit computer, wherein calculations use dolly control unit data;instructing at least one power unit using a power unit computer to actuate the at least one dolly to achieve the necessary adjustments;instructing the at least one dolly to drive using one of the control device or a separate drive control device; andadjusting the desired steer point orientation and drive instructions to transport the load,wherein at least two of the two or more dollies are arranged in parallel and are independently steerable.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding or removing dollies to the system to accommodate a load and making corresponding adjustments to the baseline data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the two or more dollies are hydraulic dollies configured to independently drive a load by controlling speed and direction claim 1 , and the at least one power unit is a hydraulic power unit hydraulically coupled to the two or more dollies and ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING A STRUCTURE

A system and method for lifting and moving a structure comprises at least two bolster assemblies configured to engage substantially opposing ends of the structure, a plurality of tensioned components extending between the bolster assemblies, applying a compressive force to clamp the bolster assemblies to the structure, and applying a lifting force to the bolster assemblies to lift the structure. 1. A lifting system , comprising:at least two bolster assemblies each configured to engage a lower portion of a structure to be lifted, and substantially opposite one another;at least one tension component configured to span between the bolster assemblies adjacent a lower portion of each bolster assemblies in a tensioned condition;each bolster assembly comprising at least one attachment point configured to engage a lifting assembly; anda lifting assembly for each bolster assembly comprising at least one force actuator configured to apply a force to the bolster assembly, the applied force creating a compressive force between an upper portion of the bolster assembly and the lower portion of structure to be lifted and increasing the tensioned condition in the at least one tension component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each lifting assembly further comprises at least one force actuator configured to apply a lifting force to the bolster assembly to thereby lift the structure.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lower portion of the structure has compressive strength claim 1 , but little tensile strength.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the lower portion of the structure comprises concrete.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the lower portion of the structure comprises reinforced concrete.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lifting assemblies are configured to allow the lifted structure to be moved.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the lifting assemblies is a bogey comprising a prime mover to provide motion and directional control to the lifted ...

LOAD CARRYING ASSEMBLY

A load carrying assembly for use with a pick-up truck having a load carrying bed includes a first load bearing structure and a second load bearing structure which are both mounted to the truck above the bed The structure includes a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members The structure includes a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members The assembly further includes an interlocking system comprising connecting formations in the form of bolt holes defined through the members and nuts and bolts for releasably bolting the structures to one another in an arrangement wherein the members abut one another and the members abut one another, thereby to form a unitary combined load bearing structure in an arrangement wherein the structures structurally support one another, thereby to provide for enhanced stable support of the load by the structure 1. A load carrying assembly for use with a vehicle having a load carrying bed for carrying a load , the load carrying assembly including:a first load bearing structure which is mountable to the vehicle above the load carrying bed of the vehicle, the first load bearing structure including a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members near opposite ends of the cross member, which are mounted to the vehicle, in use;a second load bearing structure which is mountable to the vehicle above the load carrying bed of the vehicle, the second load bearing structure including a cross member and a pair of spaced apart upright support members near opposite ends of the cross member, which are mounted to the vehicle, in use; andinterlocking means configured for releasably interlocking the first load bearing structure and the second load bearing structure to one another in an arrangement wherein at least the upright support members of the load bearing structures abut one another, thereby to form a unitary combined load bearing structure in a structural supporting arrangement wherein the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DOLLIES

According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a system and method for synchronizing and controlling at least one dolly may be provided. The system may include at least one dolly, a power unit, and a control device, all communicatively coupled via at least one network. Dolly coordinates and steer points for a load may be recorded. Adjustments to the dolly may be made based on desired changes to the orientation of the steer points. 1. A load transport system comprising:at least one dolly, the at least one dolly comprising a top cap encoder and a front axle encoder communicatively coupled to a dolly control unit, wherein the top cap encoder and front axle encoder communicate measured data to the dolly control unit;at least one power unit, the power unit comprising a power unit computer communicatively coupled with the at least one dolly control unit via a network, wherein the at least one dolly control unit communicates measured data to the power unit computer; anda control device, the control device configured to communicate with the power unit computer via a network and allow a user to view and manipulate system data, and provide instructions to the power unit computer;wherein the power unit computer is configured to calculate adjustments to the at least one dolly based on dolly control unit data and user input data to effect user instructions; andwherein the power unit is configured to actuate the at least one dolly.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the network is a CAN network.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the number of dollies is variable.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of dollies.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a plurality of communicatively coupled power units for controlling the plurality of dollies.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one dolly is a hydraulic dolly and the at least one power unit is a hydraulic power unit hydraulically coupled to the at least one dolly and configured to actuate ...

PICKUP BOX EXTENDER WITH ACCESS DOORS

The disclosure describes a box extender for a pickup truck that has a box with a bed and a tailgate, where the tailgate extends the bed's length in a longitudinal direction when open. The box extender may have access doors. First and second side walls may be mounted to the box to pivot between a forward, stowed position along opposite walls of the box and a rearward, extended position above the tailgate. An end wall may be disposed above the tailgate between the first and second side walls and may include a first section that is hinged to the first side wall and a second section that is hinged to the second side wall. The side walls and the end wall may enclose a volume above the tailgate for cargo storage. The first and second sections of the end wall may be opened to access the box. 1. A box extender for a pickup truck having a cargo box defined by opposing longitudinal walls and a lateral wall , with an opening defined between the longitudinal walls opposite the lateral wall , the box extender comprising: a first side wall mounted to the box adjacent to one of the opposing longitudinal walls and a second side wall mounted to the box adjacent to the other of the opposing longitudinal walls , the first and second side walls being configured to translate between a forward position each adjacent one of the opposite longitudinal walls , and a rearward position extending rearward beyond the longitudinal walls; and an end wall extendable between the first and second side walls wherein at least a portion of the first side wall , the second side wall , and the end wall may be opened to access the box , wherein when in the rearward position , the first panel has a pair of forward facing corners that are scalloped , in-that they are each formed such that they are cut away in an internal projecting scallop shape , to facilitate rotation of the first panel about the pivot without interference.3. The product according to wherein the second panel is rotatable on the hinge to an ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING A WIND TURBINE BLADE

The invention proposes a device () and a method for storing and transporting a wind turbine blade (). The blade () is inserted between an upper structure () and a lower structure () applying a clamping force on the blade surface. The magnitude of the clamping force can be adjusted by means of a device () comprising an elastic member () arranged between the upper structure () and the lower structure () during operation. The magnitude of the elastic force exerted by the elastic element () is proportional to the magnitude of the clamping force. Furthermore, the magnitude of the elastic force linearly depends on the amount of compression of the elastic element () with respect to a characteristic rest length. 2. The clamping device according to claim 1 , wherein said elastic force is linearly dependent on the difference between the length of said elastic member and said characteristic rest length.3. The clamping device according to claim 1 , wherein said elastic member comprises a coil spring.4. The clamping device according to claim 1 , wherein said biasing mechanism is adapted to be fastened to one of said first structure or second structure claim 1 , said elastic member being arranged between said biasing mechanism and the one of said first structure or second structure to which said biasing mechanism cannot be fastened.5. The clamping device according to of claim 1 , to wherein said biasing mechanism comprises at least one fastening member having a head adapted to abut onto an end portion of said elastic member claim 1 , the distance of said head from said second structure being adjustable in such a way that the amount of compression of said elastic member increases as the distance of said head from said second structure is reduced.6. The clamping device according to claim 5 , wherein said fastening member comprises a thread adapted to engage with a matching thread formed in a housing fixed to said second structure claim 5 , so that a torque applied to said fastening ...

INTERMODAL CHASSIS

An intermodal chassis for highway transportation of shipping containers, the chassis having a forward axle and a rear axle, and incorporating an air bag suspension that automatically deflate the air bags when the brakes are locked, preventing damage when loading a container onto the chassis. Large 53 foot long box/high cube type shipping containers may be loaded along their entire length with the chassis having a rear axle positioned under the chassis frame so that the kingpin-to-rear-axle length is no more than 40 feet, and a forward axle positioned under the frame between the gooseneck and the rear axle so that a forward-to-rear-axle length is at least 12 feet. Other features include self-scaling and load-leveling, and other weight savings include use of smaller sized aluminum wheels. 1. An intermodal chassis for carrying a shipping container for over-the-highway transport , the chassis comprising:a front bolster and a rear bolster, with a frame structure extending longitudinally therebetween and sized to carry said shipping container;a gooseneck portion of said frame structure extending longitudinally rearward from said front bolster and having a top surface sized to fit within a tunnel depression of said shipping container;a kingpin mounted on a bottom surface of said gooseneck portion rearward of a rear face of said front bolster;a main portion of said frame structure extending longitudinally rearward from said gooseneck portion and interconnecting with said rear bolster;a rear axle positioned longitudinally under said main portion of said frame structure;a forward axle positioned longitudinally under said main portion of said frame structure between said gooseneck portion and said rear axle; andair bag suspension for said forward and rear axles, with the air bags for each axle adapted to automatically deflate when a chassis brake system is locked, thereby protecting said air bags from damage when loading said container onto said chassis.2. The chassis of ...

Wind Turbine Blade Railroad Transportation System and Method

A system for transporting an airfoil over a railroad utilizing a first railcar coupled to a second railcar. The system includes a root bracket that supports a root end of the airfoil on the first railcar, and is oriented to align a tip end of the airfoil toward the second railcar. A blade support is fixed to the second railcar and is disposed to support the airfoil along its midsection. A weight is hung from a tension member on the second railcar such that the force of gravity induces tension forces along the tension member. An urging member is disposed on the second railcar and oriented to engage the airfoil between the blade support and the tip end of the airfoil. The urging member is coupled to the tension member such that the tension forces are transferred to the urging member to induce lateral forces against the airfoil. 1. A system for transporting an airfoil , having a root end , a midsection , and a tip end , over a railroad utilizing a first railcar coupled to a second railcar , the system comprising:a root bracket disposed to support the root end of the airfoil on the first railcar, and oriented to align the tip end of the airfoil toward the second railcar;a blade support disposed to support the airfoil along the midsection with the tip end extending over the second railcar;a weight coupled to an urging member disposed on the second railcar that is oriented to engage the airfoil between said blade support and the tip end of the airfoil, and wherein the force of gravity acting on said weight is communicated to said urging member so as to induce lateral forces against the airfoil.2. The system of claim 1 , and wherein:said root bracket consists of two parts that define a vertical rotational axis, thereby enabling the airfoil to maintain alignment as the first railcar and the second railcar traverse a curved section of the railroad.3. The system of claim 1 , and wherein:said blade support includes a flexible member, thereby enabling the airfoil to maintain ...

Pipe Transporter Traction Wheel

A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe may include a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter, the tractor portion having a tractor surface configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe. The tractor portion may include a harder granular material and a softer matrix material embedding the granular material. The wheel may include a hub and/or a mounting interface. A kit may be provided including one or two adapters and a wheel. 1. A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe , the pipe transporter traction wheel comprising:a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter, the tractor portion having a tractor surface configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe, the tractor portion including a granular material and a matrix material embedding the granular material, the granular material having a hardness higher than a hardness of the matrix material.2. The pipe transporter traction wheel of claim 1 , wherein the tractor surface extends around a circumference of the tractor portion.3. The pipe transporter traction wheel of claim 2 , wherein the tractor portion includes a plurality of tractor sections spaced apart from one another around the circumference of the tractor portion and separated by gaps claim 2 , each of the tractor sections including a part of the tractor surface.4. The pipe transporter traction wheel of claim 3 , wherein the tractor portion includes a rear wheel surface and a front wheel surface claim 3 , the tractor sections and the gaps extending from the rear wheel surface to the front wheel surface.5. The pipe transporter traction wheel of claim 1 , wherein a mounting interface is located generally around a central axis of the tractor portion ...

Pipe Transporter Traction Wheel

A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe may include a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter, the tractor portion having a tractor surface configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe. The tractor portion may include a harder granular material and a softer matrix material embedding the granular material. The wheel may include a hub and/or a mounting interface. A kit may be provided including one or two adapters and a wheel. 1. A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe , the pipe transporter traction wheel comprising:a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter and a defining a central axis;a tractor surface on the tractor portion configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe, the tractor surface extending around a circumference of the tractor portion around the central axis, and the tractor portion including a plurality of tractor sections spaced apart from one another around the circumference of the tractor portion and separated by first gaps, each of the tractor sections including a part of the tractor surface; anda mounting interface located generally around the central axis of the tractor portion, the mounting interface being configured for attachment of the pipe transporter traction wheel to the pipe transporter, the mounting interface including an opening between a rear wheel surface and a front wheel surface of the tractor portion, the mounting interface further including a plurality of lobes, the lobes extending radially inward toward the central axis and being separated by second gaps.2. The pipe transporter traction wheel of claim 1 , wherein the mounting interface includes six of the lobes and six of the second gaps arranged alternatingly ...

Customizable Transportable Structures and Components Therefor

A wall component and other components for a building structure wherein the wall component has a spanning beam spanning the length of the wall component, one or more structural column assemblies positioned between the spanning beam and a floor plate which are structured to carry structural weights and loads received from the spanning beam. The structural column assemblies are separated by a longitudinal distance so as to define an intercolumnar region which is greater than a width of a member selected from the group consisting of a door assembly and a window assembly, and there is an exterior panel fastened between the first and second structural column assemblies that defines a generally continuous and uninterrupted planar surface over the intercolumnar region. 14-. (canceled)5. A folded structure transportable to a desired site for erecting a building structure adapted to include a member having a width selected from the group consisting of a door assembly and a window assembly , the folded structure comprising:a fixed space portion defined by a first floor component, a first ceiling component and a first wall component having a horizontal length and two vertical edges, the wall component comprising:a floor plate defining the lower longitudinal edge of the wall component and spanning the horizontal length of the wall component;a spanning beam defining the upper longitudinal edge of the wall component, said spanning beam positioned above the floor plate and spanning the horizontal length of the wall component, the spanning beam adapted to carry structural weights and loads received from the ceiling of the building and any additional floors;a first structural column assembly and a second structural column assembly, the first and second structural column assemblies positioned between the spanning beam and the floor plate and structured to carry structural weights and loads received from the spanning beam;the first and second structural column assemblies inset from the ...

Modular System for Transporting Wind Turbine Blades

A modular system for transporting wind turbine blades in at least two different spatial arrangements comprising two or more root end transport frames having a height H for supporting the root end, wherein H Подробнее

TAILGATE SAVER SYSTEM AND METHOD

Disclosed are various embodiments of a tailgate saver system. In one nonlimiting example embodiment, the tailgate saver includes a crossbar, a pair of supports connected to the crossbar, a tightening mechanism attached to the crossbar, and a strap connected to the tightening mechanism. The crossbar may be configured to extend across a width of a bed of a pickup truck and the pair of supports may be configured to insert into, and be held by, the pickup truck's stake pockets. When the pair of supports are inserted in the stake pockets of the bed of the pickup truck the crossbar prevents elongated objects hauled in the bed of the pickup truck from resting on the tailgate thereby allowing the tailgate to be opened and closed. 1. A tailgate saver system , comprising:a crossbar;the crossbar extending a length between opposing ends;a pair of supports connected to the crossbar;the pair of supports extending a length between an upper end and a lower end:wherein the crossbar is configured to extend across a width of a bed of a pickup truck having a tailgate and stake pockets;wherein the pair of supports are configured to fit within and be held by the stake pockets of the bed of the pickup truck;wherein when the pair of supports are inserted in the stake pockets of the bed of the pickup truck the crossbar prevents elongated objects hauled in the bed of the pickup truck from resting on the tailgate thereby allowing the tailgate to be opened and closed;at least one light connected to the crossbar.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light is configured to serve as an auxiliary brake light of the pickup truck.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light is configured to serve as a cargo light of the pickup truck.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a tightening mechanism connected to the crossbar claim 1 , and a strap connected to the tightening mechanism claim 1 , wherein the strap and tightening mechanism are configured to press the ...

TRANSPORT AND STACKING OF WIND TURBINE BLADES

An aspect of the invention involves a method of transporting a blade for a wind turbine generator, the method comprising attaching a blade root support frame to a root flange of the blade and attaching a blade spanwise support frame to a spanwise portion of the blade as well as connecting a first wheel base to the spanwise support frame, and connecting a transport unit to the root support frame, where the transport unit includes a carrying structure and a second wheel base with at least one axle and two wheels, and where the transport unit before being connected to the root support frame, is moved into a position partly underneath the blade root, and where the second wheel base is underneath the blade and the carrying structure is underneath the root support frame. As the transport unit is moved into a position underneath the blade, such that the second wheel base is underneath the blade and the carrying structure is underneath the root support frame, the load from the root end of the blade is distributed between a truck or tractor, which is used for the transport, and the second wheel base, which lowers the axle pressure of the truck or tractor. Moreover, as the carrying structure is underneath the root support frame, only vertical load may be applied from the transport unit, such that forces and torque applied on the blade are substantially decreased compared to the known art. A second aspect involves that blades may be stacked by use of the support frames without use of further equipment. 1. A method of transporting a blade for a wind turbine generator , the method comprising:attaching a blade root support frame to a root flange of the blade, where the root support frame includes a main support part, which is supported by at least two legs, and an attachment part adapted for being attached to the root flange of the blade, and a coupling part arranged for being connected to a transport unit,attaching a blade spanwise support frame to a spanwise portion of the ...

FOLDAWAY TRUCK BED EXTENDER

A foldaway truck bed extender provides a truck bed extension that is unobtrusive regardless of whether the extender is deployed or folded away so that the extender can be permanently affixed to a vehicle without changing the vehicles cargo hauling capacity or functionality. The extender comprises a planar body having rotatable sidewall extensions all configured to fit within a thin low profile area. The extender rotates folds to and deploys from a tailgate of a truck or other vehicle. 1. An extender assembly for a truck bed comprising: a planar body having a recess;', 'a first hinge at a first side of the planar body;', 'a second hinge at a second side of the planar body;', 'a first sidewall extension rotatably attached to the planar body by the first hinge and configured to fit within the recess; and', 'a second sidewall extension rotatably attached to the planar body by the second hinge and configured to fit within the recess along with the first sidewall extension;', 'wherein the first hinge and the second hinge are oriented to allow the first sidewall extension and the second sidewall extension to rotate outward from a retracted position where the first sidewall extension and the second sidewall extension are within the recess to an extended position where the first sidewall extension and the second sidewall extension are substantially perpendicular to the planar body;, 'a foldaway truck bed extender comprisinga tailgate comprising a pivoting mechanism at its proximal end, the pivoting mechanism configured to allow the tailgate to rotate between a raised position and a lowered position; anda rotatable mounting assembly rotatably attaching a proximal end of the planar body of the foldable truck bed extender to a distal end of the tailgate such that the foldable truck bed extender is rotatable between a folded position where the foldable truck bed extender is adjacent to the tailgate to a deployed position where the foldable truck bed extender extends outward from ...