A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.

An apparatus/method for a conveyor belt lifter apparatus that can be manually-configured to accommodate differently-sized conveyor belts of conveyor systems. The apparatus includes a pair of lifts in between which a trough-shaped adjustable conveyor belt support arm is releasably-secured. An adjustable shaft coupler connects the lifts to allow simultaneous activation and movement of both lifts by an operator engaging only one lift. An adjustable base also allows the apparatus to be adjusted for the conveyor system size. These adjustable components comprise segments that can be releasably secured using quick-release pins. The height of the ends of the conveyor belt support arm can also be manually adjusted to eliminate any gap between the conveyor belt and the support arm before lift activation. Each lift comprises a manually-controlled screw jack with an extender formed thereon to allow the lifter apparatus to raise or lower the particular conveyor belt once the lifter apparatus is installed.

An apparatus/method for a conveyor belt lifter apparatus that can be manually-configured to accommodate differently-sized conveyor belts of conveyor systems. The apparatus includes a pair of lifts in between which a trough-shaped adjustable conveyor belt support arm is releasably-secured. An adjustable shaft coupler connects the lifts to allow simultaneous activation and movement of both lifts by an operator engaging only one lift. An adjustable base also allows the apparatus to be adjusted for the conveyor system size. These adjustable components comprise segments that can be releasably secured using quick-release pins. The height of the ends of the conveyor belt support arm can also be manually adjusted to eliminate any gap between the conveyor belt and the support arm before lift activation. Each lift comprises a manually-controlled screw jack with an extender formed thereon to allow the lifter apparatus to raise or lower the particular conveyor belt once the lifter apparatus is installed.

A lifting apparatus and lifting system for lifting a shipping container (14) are disclosed. The lifting system uses four lifting apparatus one in each corner of the container (14). Each apparatus has a hydraulic cylinder (16) which is attached to a frame (24). A locking member (40, 90) also attached to the frame (24) engages the base corner block (44) of the shipping container (14) and locks thereto. There is also a container frame engaging member (60) which presses into engagement with the frame of the container (14) above the base corner block (44) but below the upper corner block (44). When the hydraulic cylinder (16) extends the container (14) is lifted and the container frame engaging member (60) presses into engagement with the frame of the container (14) locking the lifting apparatus onto the container (14).

A lifting apparatus and lifting system for lifting a shipping container (14) are disclosed. The lifting system uses four lifting apparatus one in each corner of the container (14). Each apparatus has a hydraulic cylinder (16) which is attached to a frame (24). A locking member (40, 90) also attached to the frame (24) engages the base corner block (44) of the shipping container (14) and locks thereto. There is also a container frame engaging member (60) which presses into engagement with the frame of the container (14) above the base corner block (44) but below the upper corner block (44). When the hydraulic cylinder (16) extends the container (14) is lifted and the container frame engaging member (60) presses into engagement with the frame of the container (14) locking the lifting apparatus onto the container (14).

A vehicle lift comprising a base, a carriage configured to receive a portion of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to vertically raise and lower the carriage relative to the base. The vehicle lift is configured to send and receive wireless signals. The vehicle lift further comprises a processor configured to (i) control the actuator, and (ii) process the wireless signals.

A lifting apparatus (100) is disclosed. The lifting apparatus (100) includes a power driving module (1) for providing a driving force, a plurality of lifting modules (21, 22, 23) for raising and lowering a supporting module (4) upon action of the driving force, and a transmission module (3) located under the supporting module (4) for transmitting the driving force to at least one of the plurality of lifting modules (21, 22, 23). An ultrasonic inspection system is also disclosed, which includes at least one ultrasonic probe and the lifting apparatus (100) for raising and lowering a workpiece (200) at least partly immersed in a liquid to a suitable position for inspection of the workpiece (200) by the at least one ultrasonic probe.

A lifting apparatus (100) is disclosed. The lifting apparatus (100) includes a power driving module (1) for providing a driving force, a plurality of lifting modules (21, 22, 23) for raising and lowering a supporting module (4) upon action of the driving force, and a transmission module (3) located under the supporting module (4) for transmitting the driving force to at least one of the plurality of lifting modules (21, 22, 23). An ultrasonic inspection system is also disclosed, which includes at least one ultrasonic probe and the lifting apparatus (100) for raising and lowering a workpiece (200) at least partly immersed in a liquid to a suitable position for inspection of the workpiece (200) by the at least one ultrasonic probe.

A kit for raising and lowering a fiberglass swimming pool body, including at least three elongated structural members, wherein each elongated member includes a pully operationally connected thereto, at least three base portions, at least three couplers, each respective coupler connectible to a respective base portion for receiving a respective elongated member, and at least three winches, each winch connectible to a respective coupler, wherein each winch includes a length of cable ending in a grapple operationally connected thereto.

A kit for raising and lowering a fiberglass swimming pool body, including at least three elongated structural members, wherein each elongated member includes a pully operationally connected thereto, at least three base portions, at least three couplers, each respective coupler connectible to a respective base portion for receiving a respective elongated member, and at least three winches, each winch connectible to a respective coupler, wherein each winch includes a length of cable ending in a grapple operationally connected thereto.