B66F11/00

Systems, apparatus, and methods for transporting vessels

Vessel transfer systems are provide herein. The systems include bogies, including a pivoting bogie and a rack and pinion bogie, as well as associated cradles, carriages, and power and control units. The pivoting bogie includes a first side frame, a second side frame, at least one wheel coupled with each of the first and second side frames, and a lift member coupled with each of the first and second side frames. The lift member is pivotably coupled to the first side frame. The rack and pinion bogie includes a frame and pinion gears coupled with the frame. The pinion gears can be selectively coupled with a gear rack, such as at a shipyard. Also provided herein are methods of use of one or both of the bogies and associated equipment, such as for moving vessels within a shipyard.

Systems, apparatus, and methods for transporting vessels

Vessel transfer systems are provide herein. The systems include bogies, including a pivoting bogie and a rack and pinion bogie, as well as associated cradles, carriages, and power and control units. The pivoting bogie includes a first side frame, a second side frame, at least one wheel coupled with each of the first and second side frames, and a lift member coupled with each of the first and second side frames. The lift member is pivotably coupled to the first side frame. The rack and pinion bogie includes a frame and pinion gears coupled with the frame. The pinion gears can be selectively coupled with a gear rack, such as at a shipyard. Also provided herein are methods of use of one or both of the bogies and associated equipment, such as for moving vessels within a shipyard.

Device for removing, storing and installing convertible SUV hardtops from the rear or side
11332208 · 2022-05-17 · ·

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, either from the rear or side, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a top clamping assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned below the top frame 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 hardtops from the rear or side
11332208 · 2022-05-17 · ·

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, either from the rear or side, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a top clamping assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned below the top frame 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.

Safety system and lifting equipment comprising such a safety system
11286143 · 2022-03-29 · ·

Disclosed is a safety system for at least one person positioned on a platform of a lifting equipment, including a lanyard attaching the person to the platform. The length of the lanyard is variable, and the safety system includes: a sensor for measuring the distance between one end of the lanyard attached to the person and one end of the lanyard attached to the platform, and a unit for processing the measurement from the sensor, suitable for transmitting information and/or warning signals.

Lifting mechanism for expandable shelter
11306474 · 2022-04-19 · ·

An enclosure including an upper frame, a lower frame, and a lift mechanism operably coupling the upper frame and the lower frame together. The lift mechanism includes first drive shafts and a second drive shaft operably coupling the first drive shafts for operation in unison, and an input operably coupled to at least one of the first drive shafts or the second drive shaft. The lift mechanism transitions the enclosure between a stowed state and a deployed state during a movement of the actuator.

Lifting mechanism for expandable shelter
11306474 · 2022-04-19 · ·

An enclosure including an upper frame, a lower frame, and a lift mechanism operably coupling the upper frame and the lower frame together. The lift mechanism includes first drive shafts and a second drive shaft operably coupling the first drive shafts for operation in unison, and an input operably coupled to at least one of the first drive shafts or the second drive shaft. The lift mechanism transitions the enclosure between a stowed state and a deployed state during a movement of the actuator.

Exterior wall for expandable shelter
11279275 · 2022-03-22 · ·

A wall configured to couple to a shelter and extend around at least a portion of a perimeter of the shelter. The wall includes a first end having a first attachment mechanism configured to engage with a second attachment mechanism of the shelter, a second end opposite the first end, a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, and a third attachment mechanism coupled proximal to the second end and configured to engage with a fourth attachment mechanism disposed on the shelter to couple the wall to the shelter.

Device for removing, storing and installing convertible SUV hardtops from the rear or side
20220111918 · 2022-04-14 ·

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, either from the rear or side, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a top clamping assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned below the top frame 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.

Automatic anti-roll system and method for mobile elevator under various working conditions
11104562 · 2021-08-31 · ·

Disclosed is an automatic anti-roll system and method for mobile elevator under various working conditions, related to the field of vehicle equipment. The automatic anti-roll system includes a control system, a sensing module, a driving anti-roll module, an air-operation anti-roll module and a small movement anti-roll module. The automatic response to the different manual operations to the mobile elevator is combined with automatic decision based on state sensing of the mobile elevator to realize the automatic judgment and anti-roll control for different working conditions. As a result, the active-passive combined anti-roll control can be realized for various working conditions in various complicated environments such as driving, aerial operations, and small movement. The anti-roll system has a simple structure and can be operated easily. All the advantages make this system and method meet the practical requirements of anti-roll protection for all working conditions of the mobile elevator.