A method and apparatus to invert a robotic arm, includes an angling adaptor and swing arm. The angling adaptor includes a truck or crane boom head adaptor and a hinge coupler. The swing arm extends downwardly from the angling adaptor and may include a boom adaptor arm and a jib. The lower end of the swing arm is mounted to the main beam of the robotic arm. The hinge coupler mounts to the upper end of the crane or truck boom. The robotic arm is mounted on the swing arm so as to downwardly orient the insulators on the robotic arm. A lowermost end of each insulator is adapted for releasably holding an electrical bypass which may include a bus bar and electrical cable jumpers.

A method and apparatus to invert a robotic arm, includes an angling adaptor and swing arm. The angling adaptor includes a truck or crane boom head adaptor and a hinge coupler. The swing arm extends downwardly from the angling adaptor and may include a boom adaptor arm and a jib. The lower end of the swing arm is mounted to the main beam of the robotic arm. The hinge coupler mounts to the upper end of the crane or truck boom. The robotic arm is mounted on the swing arm so as to downwardly orient the insulators on the robotic arm. A lowermost end of each insulator is adapted for releasably holding an electrical bypass which may include a bus bar and electrical cable jumpers.

A post handling tool is adaptable for mounting on a skid steer device. It utilizes a pair of hydraulic clamps secured to a base having a vertical stabilizing pole perpendicularly secured to the base.

A hoisting apparatus includes a rotation device with connectors for connecting pressure-medium lines to a rotation device, a boom, from which the pressure-medium lines are arranged to lead to the rotation device, and a pivoted joint for suspending the rotation device on the boom. The pivoted joint includes two consecutive pivots in a longitudinal direction of the rotation device. The rotational axes of the pivots are at right-angles to each other. The pressure-medium lines are routed between lugs of the pivot on a boom side of the pivoted joint, past the connectors of the rotation device in the longitudinal direction of the rotation device, to turn towards the connectors to form a hose loop and then routed to the connectors of the rotation device. The pressure-medium lines are arranged on both sides of the rotation device related to a plane defined in the longitudinal direction of the boom and the longitudinal direction of the rotation device.

A hoisting apparatus includes a rotation device with connectors for connecting pressure-medium lines to a rotation device, a boom, from which the pressure-medium lines are arranged to lead to the rotation device, and a pivoted joint for suspending the rotation device on the boom. The pivoted joint includes two consecutive pivots in a longitudinal direction of the rotation device. The rotational axes of the pivots are at right-angles to each other. The pressure-medium lines are routed between lugs of the pivot on a boom side of the pivoted joint, past the connectors of the rotation device in the longitudinal direction of the rotation device, to turn towards the connectors to form a hose loop and then routed to the connectors of the rotation device. The pressure-medium lines are arranged on both sides of the rotation device related to a plane defined in the longitudinal direction of the boom and the longitudinal direction of the rotation device.

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.

A rod and casing handler according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a boom mount that is configured to be coupled to a boom. A clamp mounting structure is coupled to the boom mount and has a central portion, a first arm, and a second arm, where each arm extends from the central portion. A first clamp is coupled to the first arm and includes a first set of actuatable tongs and a first removable saddle plate. A second clamp is coupled to the second arm, and it includes a second set of actuatable tongs and a second removable saddle plate. The first removable saddle plate has a first arcuate surface sized and shaped to correspond to a cylindrical body having a first diameter, and the second saddle plate has a second arcuate surface sized and shaped to correspond to a cylindrical body having a second diameter, the first and second arcuate surfaces are disposed to hold the first cylindrical body in coaxial alignment with the second cylindrical body.

A rod and casing handler according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a boom mount that is configured to be coupled to a boom. A clamp mounting structure is coupled to the boom mount and has a central portion, a first arm, and a second arm, where each arm extends from the central portion. A first clamp is coupled to the first arm and includes a first set of actuatable tongs and a first removable saddle plate. A second clamp is coupled to the second arm, and it includes a second set of actuatable tongs and a second removable saddle plate. The first removable saddle plate has a first arcuate surface sized and shaped to correspond to a cylindrical body having a first diameter, and the second saddle plate has a second arcuate surface sized and shaped to correspond to a cylindrical body having a second diameter, the first and second arcuate surfaces are disposed to hold the first cylindrical body in coaxial alignment with the second cylindrical body.

Aspects described herein include an end effector capable of prehending items using impactive and astrictive forces. The end effector includes an interface system having a deformable mounting plate and a pliable body member attached to the mounting plate. The end effector further includes a linkage system between a plurality of actuators and the interface system. The linkage system connects to lateral portions of the mounting plate.

A grapple for mounting to a boom of a boom crane includes a body member for mounting to the end of a boom of a boom crane including a first wing member and a second wing member and opposing first and second jaw members. Each jaw is hingably coupled to the body member, and hinges with respect to the body member by the action of a hydraulic cylinder. A first end of the hydraulic cylinder is coupled to the jaw member and a second end of the hydraulic cylinder is coupled to a portion of one of the wing members. The first and second wing members extend to position the second end of each hydraulic cylinder rearward of an end of the boom of the boom crane or a coupling between the body member and the boom of the boom crane.