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.

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cargo loading and unloading, and discloses a lifting type carriage cargo loading and unloading device. The lifting type carriage cargo loading and unloading device includes a frame, a cargo carrying mechanism and a power mechanism. The frame includes a cargo carrying platform, lifting oil cylinders and a supporting platform. The lifting oil cylinders are connected to both sides of the cargo carrying platform. The supporting platform is arranged on an upper surface of the cargo carrying platform. The supporting platform is provided with support columns. The support columns are slidably penetrated into the cargo carrying platform and extend beyond a lower surface of the cargo carrying platform. The cargo carrying mechanism is movably installed on the cargo carrying platform and includes a push-and-pull assembly and at least two cargo carrying assemblies. Each cargo carrying assembly is provided with a liftable upper cover. The push-and-pull assembly is used for driving the upper cover to rise or restoring the upper cover. The power mechanism is installed on the cargo carrying platform and connected with the cargo carrying mechanism. The lifting oil cylinders drive the cargo carrying platform to move up and down, so that the supporting platform is flush with an upper surface of the upper cover or the supporting platform is lower than the upper surface of the upper cover. The disclosure can realize one-time loading and unloading without manual handling. During loading and unloading cargo, the cargo carrying platform is placed on the ground, and a forklift needs not to be lifted frequently, reducing working strength and improving the loading and unloading efficiency.

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cargo loading and unloading, and discloses a lifting type carriage cargo loading and unloading device. The lifting type carriage cargo loading and unloading device includes a frame, a cargo carrying mechanism and a power mechanism. The frame includes a cargo carrying platform, lifting oil cylinders and a supporting platform. The lifting oil cylinders are connected to both sides of the cargo carrying platform. The supporting platform is arranged on an upper surface of the cargo carrying platform. The supporting platform is provided with support columns. The support columns are slidably penetrated into the cargo carrying platform and extend beyond a lower surface of the cargo carrying platform. The cargo carrying mechanism is movably installed on the cargo carrying platform and includes a push-and-pull assembly and at least two cargo carrying assemblies. Each cargo carrying assembly is provided with a liftable upper cover. The push-and-pull assembly is used for driving the upper cover to rise or restoring the upper cover. The power mechanism is installed on the cargo carrying platform and connected with the cargo carrying mechanism. The lifting oil cylinders drive the cargo carrying platform to move up and down, so that the supporting platform is flush with an upper surface of the upper cover or the supporting platform is lower than the upper surface of the upper cover. The disclosure can realize one-time loading and unloading without manual handling. During loading and unloading cargo, the cargo carrying platform is placed on the ground, and a forklift needs not to be lifted frequently, reducing working strength and improving the loading and unloading efficiency.

A method (100) for handling chassis is disclosed. The method (100) can include: providing (110) a multi-level structure including a plurality of levels including a first level with an opening to receive a chassis and a second level; locating (120) a plurality of shelves adjacent to the opening including a port shelf and a starboard shelf, each configured to receive a chassis; and providing (130) an transfer mechanism configured to pick a chassis and place it on one of the plurality of shelves. The method allows compact storage, stacking and retrieving and inventorying of chassis, for enhanced logistics.

A method (100) for handling chassis is disclosed. The method (100) can include: providing (110) a multi-level structure including a plurality of levels including a first level with an opening to receive a chassis and a second level; locating (120) a plurality of shelves adjacent to the opening including a port shelf and a starboard shelf, each configured to receive a chassis; and providing (130) an transfer mechanism configured to pick a chassis and place it on one of the plurality of shelves. The method allows compact storage, stacking and retrieving and inventorying of chassis, for enhanced logistics.