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Application Number:  20120037585

Publication Date:  2012-02-16

Inventor:  Jene, Thilo

The invention relates to a monitoring and alarm device for construction machinery having long and heavy booms, such as cranes, in particular mobile cranes, is characterized in that a monitor system is provided, which monitors parameters that may change in case of an undesired lowering of the boom or of boom sections in a non-operating condition, and triggers an optical and/acoustic and/or wireless alarm system if the parameters ...
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Application Number:  20120037584

Publication Date:  2012-02-16

Inventor:  Müller, Thomas

The invention relates to a traction rod (1) for bracing a crane jib, comprising a metallic tubular body (2) and coupling elements (3) which are connected to both ends thereof for an articulated connection of the traction rods among each other by means of bolts (5). According to the invention, the tubular body and the coupling elements consist of a one-piece tube portion, wherein the coupling elements are designed in each case as a thicker zone of the wall of the ends ...
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Application Number:  20120034061

Publication Date:  2012-02-09

Inventor:  Boroy, Yngvar

A method and a device for hoisting an item at sea with a hoisting device comprises moving the item between a plurality of different height levels. In addition, the method comprises alternately supporting the load of the item with a first hoisting rope and a second hoisting rope while moving the item between the plurality of different height levels. Further, the method comprises arranging the first hoisting rope and the second hoisting rope to extend in parallel along at least part of the ...
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Application Number:  20120031868

Publication Date:  2012-02-09

Inventor:  WILLIM, Hans-Dieter

A lattice piece for a crane includes four corner posts and of null bars and diagonal bars connecting the same, wherein at least a part of the null and diagonal bars are foldably articulated to at least one corner post, and at least one adjusting unit is provided for performing the folding movement, wherein at least one drive is connected or connectable with at least one adjusting ...
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Application Number:  20120027561

Publication Date:  2012-02-02

Inventors:  Riddell, Scott Gabell; Zhu, Qi; Crawfoot, Matthew Nathan

A lift system and a method for constructing a wind turbine are disclosed. The lift system includes a rotor blade having exterior surfaces defining a pressure side, a suction side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge extending in a generally span-wise direction between a tip and a root. The lift system further includes a lift device including a sling and a quick release device. The sling is coupled to the rotor blade and includes a first end and a second end spaced apart by an intermediate ...
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Application Number:  20120027549

Publication Date:  2012-02-02

Inventor:  Alexander, Larry

A method of performing landscaping or construction work which utilizes portions of a known lift, crane or hoist unit in a novel way. Angled knuckle portions of the lift are modified to include reinforced eyelets or equivalent structures. A platform is hingedly mounted to the rear of a truck bed and also includes reinforced eyelet structures. Cables are provided between the lift eyelets and the platform eyelets to enable raising and lowering of the platform to conduct loading and unloading ...
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