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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8225947 | Crane, in particular mobile crane with a narrow track and enlarged supporting base A mobile crane includes an undercarriage with a middle section and two parallel crawler carriages; a superstructure on which a boom is mounted, the superstructure being connected to the undercarriage by a rotary joint; two longitudinal outriggers connected to the un... | 07/24/2012 |
| 7364044 | Safety device against overturning crane The present invention provides a safety device against crane overturning which operates in a crawler crane comprising at least four outriggers in a frame, the safety device comprising a load detector 2 that detects a ground reaction to each of the outriggers,... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7331748 | Assembly for mounting various work tools to a construction vehicle An assembly for mounting various work tools, e.g., a backhoe, to a pair of parallel frame members (28) of a vehicle (20). A pair of parallel main beams (26) extend transversely across the frame members (28) and a telescoping stabilizing l... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328810 | Crane supporting apparatus A crane support consisting of a steel square tubing pedestal having an apertured mounting plate fixedly attached to its upper end, and having an enlarged base fixedly attached to its lower end; an axle, the pedestal being mounting rotatably upon the axle; an auxilia... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7243474 | Methods and apparatus for forming and placing generally horizontal structures One embodiment of the present invention provides for a method of placing a concrete structure in a generally horizontal position. The method includes building the concrete structure in an essentially vertical position, the concrete structure being defined by a first... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7195258 | Mobile thick matter pump comprising a support construction and a pneumatic air-cushioned wheel axle A mobile viscous matter pump comprising a hydraulically operated support construction, a distribution boom (16) and a pneumatic cushioned trailing axle (42). To ensure stability during the pump operation, the trailing axle (42) can be lifted by ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7165877 | Slurry mixing apparatus The invention is an apparatus for mixing fluent material. A hopper is pivotably mounted to a frame on a pivot axis that is substantially spaced from the axis of rotation of a mixing paddle. Because the pivot axis is substantially spaced from the axis of rotation, th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165908 | Arrangement at telescopic lifting beam Two telescopic lifting beams are loaded in their protruded position and are driven from a retracted position to a protruded position. In order to improve the bending strength of the lifting beams, the lifting beams are surrounded by two telescopic tubes, one of the ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150472 | Dual mode outrigger for a boom truck or the like A dual mode A-frame outrigger for a boom truck or the like is provided wherein the outrigger may be operated in conventional fashion or which may be pinned to the side of the boom truck or the like so that the outrigger assembly may be used to stabilize or level the... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7044313 | Portable hoist A portable hoist for preferably lifting and moving a trowel machine is disclosed. The portable hoist is comprised of a base and a plurality of legs coupled with the base. A foot is rotatably attached to one end of each of the legs. The rotatable attachment allows th... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6773033 | Mobile concrete pump comprising telescopic support arms A mobile concrete pump including a chassis (10), a rotating gear (14) for a distributing boom which is mounted onto said chassis, a pump assembly and a supporting construction (20). The supporting construction comprises two arc-shaped telescopic... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6715579 | Articulated frame work vehicle A work vehicle is provided with an articulated frame having a first frame segment and a second frame segment that are pivotally coupled to one another by a vertical pivot. An actuator is coupled to the frame segments for articulating the segments relative to one ano... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6516917 | Outrigger assembly for a mobile telescopic belt conveyor An outrigger assembly useful for supporting and stabilizing a mobile work machine, such as a vehicle-mounted telescopic belt conveyor, while the work machine is operating. The outrigger assembly includes a stationary support housing mounted to the vehicle... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6481749 | Auto-up switch for simultaneously retracting a pair of stabilizer legs on a backhoe loader machine Automatic and simultaneous retraction of a pair of stabilizer legs for a backhoe loader machine 10 is beneficial for the operator when operation of the backhoe loader is complete. Instead of retracting the stabilizer legs by manually holding a pair of con... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6471246 | Stabilizer pad configurations Pad assemblies configured to be used in conjunction with stabilizer pads mounted onto stabilizer arms used to stabilize earth moving and other construction equipment. The pad assemblies are formed from a resilient laminate mounted onto a bracket which in ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6422603 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles The present invention is directed to rotational stabilizer pads for stabilizer arms of vehicles. The stabilizer pads include first and second ground contact faces for contacting respectively a smooth ground surface and a rough or gravel ground surface. In... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6270119 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles The present invention is directed to rotational stabilizer pads for stabilizer arms of vehicles. The stabilizer pads include first and second ground contact faces for contacting respectively a smooth ground surface and a rough or gravel ground surface. In... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6257619 | Multiple position stabilizer leg A mobile machine having a machine frame with a first side and a second side. A stabilizer leg is located at each of the first and second sides of the machine frame, and is movable between a first ground-engaging position and a second ground-engaging posit... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6227570 | Stabilizer flip pad assembly flip-over restraint An apparatus and method is disclosed for limiting rotation of a stabilizer flip pad assembly in a support assembly for a work vehicle to prevent undesired flipping of the stabilizer flip pad assembly, where the support assembly includes a support leg asse... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6227569 | Stabilizer mechanical support linkage A system for supporting a vehicle frame, preferably of a forklift, on a base surface includes a pair of linkages attached to the frame. Each linkage includes a base link having a first end attached to the frame and a second end. A contact link is rotatabl... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6129226 | Vehicle mounted mini hoist In connection with a pair of pivotally connected articulating booms there is a pair of double-acting hydraulic cylinders which control the vertical pulling of well pipe, such that a boom assembly in conjuction with an improved winch assembly willgenerate ... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6113356 | Hydraulically liftable mobile pumping apparatus A placement and orienting apparatus for a pump and water passing pipe assembly includes a wheeled trailer supporting the pump and water passing pipe assembly; an upper frame structure; a lower frame structure; a turntable bearing assembly positioned betwe... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6092975 | Mobile wrecker incorporating improved rear outrigger support arrangement A rear hydraulic outrigger assembly for a rotator or similar mobile wrecker wherein the rear outriggers are constructed and arranged to diverge rearwardly from the outrigger and are capable of outward lateral extension for increased stability. The rear ou... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6076855 | Dual mode stabilizer for backhoe loaders and backhoe attachments A dual mode stabilizer [10] for primary use in conjunction with a backhoe loader, such as a rubber-tired backhoe loader or in conjunction with a backhoe attachment for a skid steer loader. The dual mode stabilizer [10] includes a pair of base members [20]... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5961145 | Mobile machine with laterally pivoted supporting struts The invention relates to a mobile machine (16, 20, 22) with a multi-axle chassis (14). To provide support to the ground, there is at least one support strut (30, 32) which can be supported on the ground at its free end on a vertically extendible foot (54)... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5706960 | Extended perimeter x-shaped outrigger assembly for cranes A mobile crane having frame structure supporting a boom and turret unit between the front and rear wheel axles of the crane is provided with four outrigger arms which are extensible to present an extended perimeter X-shaped pattern. The outrigger arms are... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5667245 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles A reversible stabilizer pad for use with stabilizer arms of vehicles. The reversible stabilizer pad has a plate with first and second ground contact faces pivotally coupled to the stabilizer arm such that the plate can rotate about the arm to engage the g... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5638967 | Vehicle with a built-on swiveling mast and a frame support In a vehicle (1) having a swiveling mast (12) which is built on a slewing gear (11) disposed on a frame and has associated therewith a frame support (18) including arcuate guides fixed on the vehicle for beams (19 to 22) to be drawn into the vehicle profi... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5622235 | Tracked vehicle The invention is a small, maneuverable, tracked vehicle capable of being equipped with a tool such as, but not limited to, buckets, diggers, tree spades, trenching devices, and augers. The vehicle is small and light enough to enter and be used in places, ... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5466004 | Stabilizer pad for earth moving apparatus A reversible stabilizer pad for use with earth moving equipment having a plate with first and second ground contact faces pivotally coupled to a stabilizer arm such that the plate can rotate about the arm to engage the ground surface with either ground co... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5437531 | Vehicle for reaching, lifting, retracting, stacking and carrying loads A vehicle for reaching, lifting, retracting, stacking and carrying loads. The vehicle includes a load carrying portion disposed behind the front axle of the vehicle for receiving and transporting loads, so that the vehicle is able to transport loads witho... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5431240 | Tracked vehicle The invention is a small, maneuverable, self-propelled tracked vehicle equipped with a boom having a tool attached to an extendable section of the boom. The vehicle is small and light enough to enter and be used in places, such as residential yards, in wh... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5431443 | Supporting device for a rescue vehicle A supporting device for a rescue vehicle comprises two legs each of which has a footing plate (16) located near a lateral vehicle edge of the vehicle. The legs are capable of being swivelled from a transportation position to a supporting position. In orde... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5387071 | Rotatable recovery vehicle A recovery vehicle (10) having a 360° rotatable hoist unit (22) with a boom member (26) mounted onto a vehicle frame (12), is described. The vehicle frame contains a single rear axle (16) having wheels (18) adjacent the sides (12E) of the vehicle frame. ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5383563 | Outrigger and guard assembly Outrigger structures are useful for supporting and stabilizing a work machine while the work machine is operating. When the work machine is in operation dirt and other debris can fall onto the moveable components of the outrigger structure thus a guard me... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5348171 | Removable outrigger for mobile crane A removable outrigger unit is provided for a crane vehicle to provide weight reduction for over-the-road travel. Alignment cams allow rapid attachment/removal with respect to the vehicle frame. In a first or rear mounted embodiment, the outrigger has guid... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5310217 | Ram guard The present invention is directed to a ram guard, which is attached to a stabilizer arm having an exposed hydraulic ram, having an outside surface which has a linear length greater than the length of the rod when fully extended. More specifically, the ram... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5265995 | Tractor-loader backhoe A front end loader and backhoe construction machinery vehicle. The backhoe and operator's cab are formed from a unitary construction wherein the cab has an undercarriage adaptable to rotate a complete revolution of 360 degrees on a bearing arrangement sec... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5188248 | Stabilizing cylinder for a rough terrain forklift A stabilizing device for use with a vehicle such as a rough terrain forklift. The stabilizing device employs a cylinder with a movable piston mounted therein, with upper and lower piston rods extending from the piston. The cylinder is fixed to the frame o... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5139157 | Concrete placing boom assembly for ready-mix concrete The invention is directed to a concrete placing boom assembly for use with two trucks. The assembly includes a base frame and a rotatable turret rotatably mounted on the base frame. A foldable boom is pivotally connected to the turret and includes a plura... | 08/18/1992 |
