An apparatus for use in lifting or pulling an object. The apparatus comprises a female part including a hole extending into the female part. The hole includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being narrower than the second portion. The apparatus further comprises a sleeve comprising a plurality of arms, at least one of which is flexible. The plurality of arms define a channel, the arms being configured for insertion into the hole in the female part such that distal portions of the arms are at least partially positioned in the second portion of the hole. The apparatus further comprises a male part, for insertion into the channel of the sleeve, comprising a distal stop.

A clutch for lifting a concrete component, including a toroidal connector, a latch movable relative to the toroidal connector between a disengaged condition and an engaged condition, and a coupler for coupling the toroidal connector to a lifting apparatus, wherein the coupler includes a first part and a second part pivotal relative to the first part about a pin, and wherein the coupler includes a tamper evident indicator to indicate that the clutch has not been disassembled.

A clutch for lifting a concrete component and including a toroidal connector, a latch movable relative to the toroidal connector from a disengaged condition to an engaged condition, and a coupler for coupling the toroidal connector to a lifting apparatus, wherein the coupler is articulated.

A clutch for lifting a concrete component, including a toroidal connector, a latch movable relative to the toroidal connector between a disengaged condition and an engaged condition, and a coupler for coupling the toroidal connector to a lifting apparatus, wherein the toroidal connector has a circular seat for sitting upon a circular upper surface of a head of and anchor coupled to the toroidal connector, wherein the circular seat terminates in a radial bearing surface for abutment with a castellation of the anchor.

A clutch for lifting a concrete component, including a toroidal connector, a latch in the form of a locking ring movable relative to the toroidal connector between a disengaged condition and an engaged condition, the locking ring having a handle extending radially outwardly from the toroidal connector, and a coupler for coupling the toroidal connector to a lifting apparatus, wherein the coupler includes a first part and a second part pivotal relative to the first part, the coupler being arranged to limit pivotal movement of the second part relative to the first part.

Anchors, clutches, and lifting systems are described herein that increase the size of a shear cone within a precast concrete panel without using multiple clutches and without increasing the complexity of the lift system. A shear cone is the volume within the panel that the anchor and clutch pull on when orienting and positioning the precast concrete panel. Anchors described herein encompass a larger volume of the panel in different ways to produce a larger shear cone. Similarly, the clutches described herein have features that allow a clutch to accommodate the improved anchors. As a result, the anchors, clutches, and lifting systems provide a larger shear cone in the panel to increase the load capacity of the lifting system and reduce the likelihood of failure.

The invention relates to a load-transferring connecting element (1) for establishing a connection between a first building element and a second building element. The load-transferring connecting element is adapted for transfer of forces between the two building elements. The load-transferring connecting element (1) comprises an elongated box-shaped main body (24), wherein a first end portion (3) of the load-transferring connecting element (1) is arranged for attachment into the first building element with a remaining second end portion (4) of the load-transferring connecting element (1) positioned so that it projects from the first building element. The second end portion (4) is adapted for being received in a cavity (13) arranged in the second building element, and is provided with an attachment area (5) for attaching lifting equipment (8) for handling the first building element.

A safety device is provided. The safety device (100) is for securing an individual to a concrete element (2) of a structure during construction work. The concrete element (2) is of the type comprising a concrete body (4) having one or more lifting pins (6) embedded in respective lifting pin holes (8) in said body. The safety device in the orientation intended during use comprises: -an anchoring element (10); and a top element (12); wherein said anchoring element (10) comprises engagement means (14) configured to releasably engage with the head of a lifting pin of the type comprising a longitudinal stem (18) and a head (20) arranged at an upper end of said stem, said head (20) of said lifting pin (6) is having a larger extension, compared to said stem, in a transversal direction Y; so as to enable said anchoring element (10) and said lifting pin (6) to shift configuration between an engaged configuration with each other and a disengaged configuration and vice versa; wherein said anchoring element (10) comprises a first fastening means (22) configured to be connected to said top element (12); wherein said top element (12) comprises a second fastening means (24) configured to be connected to said anchoring element (10); wherein said safety device comprises fixation means (26) for fixing a safety line thereto.

A lifting anchor assembly that is configured to be embedded in a tilt-up concrete structure includes an anchor member that has a pair of legs extending downward from a central portion of the anchor member to form a generally inverted U shape. A spacer is disposed at a lower end portion of each of the pair of legs, where the spacers each include a plurality of spacing arms that extend radially at different lengths from an engagement portion of the spacer that adjustably attaches at the anchor member. The engagement portion of the spacer is configured to engage the anchor member in different rotational positions to selectively position one of the plurality of spacing arms in a downward position for accommodating different thickness dimensions of concrete structures.

A masonry anchor comprising an anchor member having a socket formed in one end, the socket being configured to receive and secure a mounting portion of a mounting fastener.