A device for lifting and stabilizing loads which can be stabilized via two crossing, pivotably articulated telescopic struts that are interconnected in a synchronized manner so as to counter undesirable length variations as a result of forces acting in the cross-beam longitudinal direction, wherein connection of the telescopic struts is established via five traction parts, wherein one first traction part in the internal tube of each telescopic strut is mounted at both ends via a respective inner disk and outer disk, where a second traction part is mounted on two rotatable disks horizontally between the telescopic struts, where disks of the respective first and second traction parts each situated on one side are kinetically interconnected to transmit rotational movements between both disks, and where one further traction part is fastened in external tube, the further form-fitting traction part being kinetically connected to the inner disk of the first traction part.

A conveying device (3; 3a; . . . ; 3i) for moving and parking vehicles (2), the conveying device (3) being movable and comprising at least one vehicle gripping means (8) configured to be movable between a gripping position wherein the gripping means (8) extends at least partially below the vehicle (2), and a release position wherein the gripping means (8) does not extend below the vehicle (2), the gripping means (8) being configured to support the weight of the vehicle (2), the device being characterized in that it comprises at least one computer which is associated with sensors (8d) and configured to control the movement of the conveying device (3; 3a; . . . ; 3i) and the gripping means (8). The invention also relates to a robot system and a corresponding program.

A self-loading container with specific improvements upon prior art. The aim is to expand self-loading from industrial multi mode shipping units to less costly end uses with a range of container sizes, shapes and customizations that perform common tasks and that can be self-loaded into any size vehicle. Gravitational stability is improved by relocating the main rolling means of container from the bottom of vertically extendable jacks or legs to horizontally extendable support rails directly under container. As such, extendable legs are used only to vertically level container with a receiving surface onto which it can then be horizontally transferred by means of its horizontally extendable support rails. Cost and operating improvements include a simplified coupling mechanism torqued for heavy loads with which front and rear leg extension and retraction can be either in pairs, combined or locked.

A hitch mounted forklift assembly includes a primary member that is insertable into a hitch receiver of a truck. A coupler is coupled to the primary member and the coupler is exposed when the primary member is positioned in the tow hitch. A lifting rail is provided that has a track gear integrated therein and a motor is coupled to the primary member. A drive gear is rotatably coupled to the motor and the drive gear engages the track gear in the lifting rail. The lifting rail is lifted upwardly or lowered downwardly by the drive gear when the motor rotates the drive gear. A cross member is coupled to the lifting rail and a plurality of tines is each from the cross member. The plurality of tines lifts and lowers a hay bale for transport.

A thrust lifting device that is able to transmit a thrust force for lifting loads, includes at least one articulated lift column provided with at least one meshing part, and with at least one arm directed upward from the meshing part, the lift column made up of links with a link of rank 1 at the upper end of the upwardly directed arm and running links of rank n, where n is between 2 and N, the number of links of the lift column, at least one rotary pinion driving the lift column by the meshing part meshing with the pinion, at least one arm opposite the upwardly directed arm and formed by resting links, the resting links being able to pass to the meshing part and to the upwardly directed arm by rotation of the pinion, and at least one stabilizer that is movable along the upwardly directed arm.

A vertically movable workpiece support device has a ratchet wheel with a larger diameter than the outer diameter of a driving sprocket wheel and is concentrically attached to an end surface of a boss portion in the driving sprocket wheel. A pair of left and right bearing members are provided side by side, on a side on which the free end side of a drive chain is horizontally extended with respect to the driving sprocket wheel, so as to sandwich a horizontally extending path section of the drive chain. A movable pawl is pivotally supported between the pair of left and right bearing members and engages with the ratchet wheel to block the rotation of the ratchet wheel caused by the movement of the drive chain when the workpiece support base is lowered. An actuator switches the movable pawl to a non-action position with respect to the ratchet wheel.

A thrust lifting device that is able to transmit a thrust force for lifting loads, includes at least one articulated lift column provided with at least one meshing part, and with at least one arm directed upward from the meshing part, the lift column made up of links with a link of rank 1 at the upper end of the upwardly directed arm and running links of rank n, where n is between 2 and N, the number of links of the lift column, at least one rotary pinion driving the lift column by the meshing part meshing with the pinion, at least one arm opposite the upwardly directed arm and formed by resting links, the resting links being able to pass to the meshing part and to the upwardly directed arm by rotation of the pinion, and at least one stabilizer that is movable along the upwardly directed arm.

A lifter includes a support base, a first elevating stand assembly, a first elevating-drive mechanism, a turning-drive mechanism and a bracket mechanism. A lower portion of the first elevating stand assembly is provided with two sets of first fixing racks. The support base is symmetrically mounted on the first fixing racks. One side of the first elevating stand assembly is provided with a first elevating-drive mechanism. A first elevating stand is installed inside the first elevating stand assembly. The first elevating-drive mechanism drives the first elevating stand to move through the transmission mechanism. The turning-drive mechanism is provided with a support base. One end of the support base is hinged to a movable support frame. The other end of the support base is provided with a locking assembly. The turning-drive mechanism is provided with a bracket mechanism.

A self loading container with specific improvements upon prior art. The aim is to expand self loading from industrial multi mode shipping units to less costly end uses with a range container sizes, shapes and customizations that perform common tasks and that can be self loaded into any size vehicle. Gravitational stability is improved by relocating the main rolling means of container from the bottom of vertically extendable jacks or legs to horizontally extendable support rails directly under container. As such, extendable legs are used only to vertically level container with a receiving surface onto which it can then be horizontally transferred by means of its horizontally extendable support rails. Cost and operating improvements include a simplified coupling mechanism torqued for heavy loads with which front and rear leg extension and retraction can be either in pairs, combined or locked. Operating simplicity, visibility and safety are improved by locating all manipulative tools on the same side of container and within easy reach. Ease of self loading container into vehicles and its safe retention during transport is made possible by retainer rails on an insertable vehicle cargo floor that automatically pivot to encase the container support rails.

A lifter includes a support base, a first elevating stand assembly, a first elevating-drive mechanism, a turning-drive mechanism and a bracket mechanism. A lower portion of the first elevating stand assembly is provided with two sets of first fixing racks. The support base is symmetrically mounted on the first fixing racks. One side of the first elevating stand assembly is provided with a first elevating-drive mechanism. A first elevating stand is installed inside the first elevating stand assembly. The first elevating-drive mechanism drives the first elevating stand to move through the transmission mechanism. The turning-drive mechanism is provided with a support base. One end of the support base is hinged to a movable support frame. The other end of the support base is provided with a locking assembly. The turning-drive mechanism is provided with a bracket mechanism.