A method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade (10) is provided, the method comprising the steps of providing a first shell half (38) and a second shell half (36), providing at least one shear web (50) having a web body (61) arranged between a first mounting flange (62) and an opposing second mounting flange (63), and providing a lifting assembly (65). The lifting assembly comprising at least one crane device (68), a lifting rail (69) suspended from the at least one crane device (68), and a plurality of lifting clamps (70, 72), each lifting clamp being connected to the lifting rail (69). The method further comprises the steps of attaching the lifting clamps (70, 72) to the shear web (50), lifting the shear web (50) with the lifting assembly (65), lowering the shear web (50) into the first shell half (38) with the lifting assembly (65), bonding the first mounting flange (62) of the shear web (50) to an inner surface (66) of the first shell half (38), detaching the lifting clamps (70, 72) from the shear web (50), bringing the first and second shell halves (38, 36) together, and bonding the second mounting flange (63) of the shear web to the second shell half (36).

Pipe handling apparatus with an insert (4) configured to be inserted into a pipe to be handled (23). One or more clamping members (19) are moveably mounted relative to the insert. One or more actuators (17) are operable to urge the clamping members (19) towards the insert (4) thereby to grip the wall of the pipe to be handled (23). The insert (4) may be cylindrical. Multiple clamping members (19) may be spaced around the insert (4). The clamping members (19) may extend axially along the insert (4). The apparatus is suitable for handling flexible pipes (23) formed from multiple layers of helically wound metal strands.

A construction equipment accessory can include a construction equipment attachment portion, which can include a mechanical interface, a hydraulic interface, and a center section coupled to the mechanical interface, first and second support arms pivotably coupled to the construction equipment attachment portion's center section, and first and second finger grapples. The first and second finger grapples can each include two or more opposing fingers and can be hydraulically movable between open and closed positions. By attaching the construction equipment accessory to construction equipment with the construction equipment attachment portion, an operator can move elongate objects such as pipes, poles, and erosion control products.

Some embodiments are directed to a clamp assembly for use with an air balancer for clamping a vehicle panel. The clamp assembly can include an upright member and a base member configured to engage the vehicle panel from a first side. The clamp assembly can include a first and third linkage connected to the upright member. The clamp assembly can include a second linkage defining a hook and being connected to the upright member. The clamp assembly can include a fourth linkage connected to the upright member with a lever connected to thereto and configured to rotate the fourth linkage. The clamp assembly can include a clamp member connected to the second and fourth linkages and configured to engage the vehicle panel from a second side. The clamp assembly can include a balance member having a locking protrusion and being connected to the first linkage and the third linkage.

A construction equipment accessory can include a construction equipment attachment portion, which can include a mechanical interface, a hydraulic interface, and a center section coupled to the mechanical interface, first and second support arms pivotably coupled to the construction equipment attachment portion's center section, and first and second finger grapples. The first and second finger grapples can each include two or more opposing fingers and can be hydraulically movable between open and closed positions. By attaching the construction equipment accessory to construction equipment with the construction equipment attachment portion, an operator can move elongate objects such as pipes, poles, and erosion control products.

Some embodiments are directed to a clamp assembly for use with an air balancer for clamping a vehicle panel. The clamp assembly can include an upright member and a base member configured to engage the vehicle panel from a first side. The clamp assembly can include a first and third linkage connected to the upright member. The clamp assembly can include a second linkage defining a hook and being connected to the upright member. The clamp assembly can include a fourth linkage connected to the upright member with a lever connected to thereto and configured to rotate the fourth linkage. The clamp assembly can include a clamp member connected to the second and fourth linkages and configured to engage the vehicle panel from a second side. The clamp assembly can include a balance member having a locking protrusion and being connected to the first linkage and the third linkage.

An attachment that incorporates a vacuum mechanism along with one or more grab arm assemblies. The vacuum mechanism and each grab arm assembly are configured to hold an object at the same time. In other embodiments, the object can be held solely by the vacuum mechanism or solely by the grab arms. In case of failure of the vacuum mechanism, for example a loss of suction or vacuum power or the vacuum is not properly centered on the object, the grab arm assembly acts as a back-up lifting mechanism to hold the object so that the object is not dropped. In addition, the grab arm assembly permits the attachment to hold the object in orientations, such as vertical, that are not possible using the vacuum mechanism by itself.

A manipulator for transporting a load laterally with respect to a vehicle includes a support frame adapted for mounting on a vehicle. A movable guide is supported by the support frame for lateral translation with respect to the support frame. A carriage which is capable of supporting a load engaging attachment for supporting a load is supported by the guide for translation with respect to the guide in the lengthwise direction of the guide. The carriage can translate with respect to the guide in the lengthwise direction of the guide at the same time that the guide is translating laterally with respect to the support frame.

Disclosed is a chuck disassembly and transfer device, which is composed of a telescopic cylinder, a cylinder support, a second linear guide rail, a second guide rail sliding seat, a lifting support, a chuck, a lifting chain, a lifting cylinder and the like, wherein the cylinder support and the second linear guide rail are fixed on the frame, the lifting support is connected with the second linear guide rail via the second guide rail sliding seat, and the telescopic cylinder is capable of driving the lifting support and the chuck to move horizontally along the second linear guide rail; the lifting cylinder is fixed on the lifting support, the chuck is connected with an output shaft of the lifting cylinder via the lifting chain, and the lifting cylinder is capable of driving the chuck to move vertically.

The present invention teaches an apparatus and method used in connection with a forklift truck for quickly and easily nesting and un-nesting bulk seed boxes. A box inverter apparatus includes first and second rotary clamp pads, each clamp pad having a box engaging surface and an opposing rear surface. The first and second rotary clamp pads are positioned such that the box engaging surfaces thereof face one another in a spaced apart relationship. First and second spindle and bearing assemblies are associated with and extend radially outwardly from the opposing rear surfaces of the first and second rotary clamp pads, respectively. Each of the spindle and bearing assemblies has a first end attached to the rear surface of the rotary clamp pad and a second end attached to a frame such that each spindle and bearing assembly permits rotation of the rotary clamp pad relative to the frame. Means for adjusting the distance between the spaced apart facing box engaging surfaces of the first and second rotary clamp pad assemblies are provided. Positioning means for determining and selecting an optimal positioning of the pair of bulk seed boxes in between the opposing box engaging surfaces of the first and second rotary clamp pads are provided. Means for actuating the adjusting means to affect engagement of the box engaging surfaces with opposing sides of one of the pair of bulk seed boxes are also provided.