Patent classifications
B66F11/00
Device for removing, storing and installing convertible SUV hard tops
A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a platform assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned directly below the platform unit and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.
Device for removing, storing and installing convertible SUV hard tops
A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a platform assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned directly below the platform unit and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.
Battery swapping system and techniques
A battery pack lift system includes: a frame having nutrunners mounted thereon according to a battery pack fastener pattern for a vehicle; a lift configured to raise and lower the frame with regard to the vehicle; a first air bearing positioned between the frame and the lift, the first air bearing configured to allow relative movement between the frame and the lift; and a second air bearing positioned on the frame, the second air bearing configured to allow relative movement between a battery pack and the frame.
Battery swapping system and techniques
A battery pack lift system includes: a frame having nutrunners mounted thereon according to a battery pack fastener pattern for a vehicle; a lift configured to raise and lower the frame with regard to the vehicle; a first air bearing positioned between the frame and the lift, the first air bearing configured to allow relative movement between the frame and the lift; and a second air bearing positioned on the frame, the second air bearing configured to allow relative movement between a battery pack and the frame.
Device for removing, storing and installing convertible SUV hardtops
A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a platform assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned directly below the platform unit and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.
Spool tipper systems and methods
A clamp assembly for a spool tipping system may comprise a base clamp portion and an adjustable clamp portion. The adjustable clamp portion may be adjustable relative to the base clamp portion based on a flange size of a respective spool. The adjustable clamp portion may be configured to translate through a portion of the base clamp portion and be locked to base clamp portion. The spool tipping system may comprise a lifting system configured to couple to the clamp assembly, lift the clamp assembly and the spool, and transition the spool from a side position to an upright position.
Spool tipper systems and methods
A clamp assembly for a spool tipping system may comprise a base clamp portion and an adjustable clamp portion. The adjustable clamp portion may be adjustable relative to the base clamp portion based on a flange size of a respective spool. The adjustable clamp portion may be configured to translate through a portion of the base clamp portion and be locked to base clamp portion. The spool tipping system may comprise a lifting system configured to couple to the clamp assembly, lift the clamp assembly and the spool, and transition the spool from a side position to an upright position.
Column climbing building site protection device, system and method
A device for raising a temporary wall to enclose an area includes a main body, a drive wheel attached centrally to the main body, a motor mounted on the main body and configured to drive the drive wheel, and a hook portion attached each end of the main body. Each hook portion has an arm member extending from the main body, a wheel support member extending from the arm member, the wheel support member extending substantially parallel to the main body, a wheel attached to the wheel support member on a surface facing the main body, and a depth adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a depth of the device by adjusting a length of the arm member. The device also includes a width adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a width of a gap between the wheel support members and a loop member attached to the main body.
Column climbing building site protection device, system and method
A device for raising a temporary wall to enclose an area includes a main body, a drive wheel attached centrally to the main body, a motor mounted on the main body and configured to drive the drive wheel, and a hook portion attached each end of the main body. Each hook portion has an arm member extending from the main body, a wheel support member extending from the arm member, the wheel support member extending substantially parallel to the main body, a wheel attached to the wheel support member on a surface facing the main body, and a depth adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a depth of the device by adjusting a length of the arm member. The device also includes a width adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a width of a gap between the wheel support members and a loop member attached to the main body.
APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A WIND TURBINE
An apparatus is for performing parts of an operation to install a wind turbine, wherein the wind turbine has a tower, wherein the apparatus has a travelling car for travelling up and down along the tower for the wind turbine, and wherein the travelling car has a movable portion of a deck of the travelling car, wherein the movable portion of the deck is configured to carry an item to be installed as part of the wind turbine to a height for installation of the item and for moving the item substantially horizontally into a position for installation of the item when the travelling car is in a vertical position for installation of said item. Further is disclosed a method of installing at least a part of a wind turbine.