Independently powered trolleys
    1.
    发明授权
    Independently powered trolleys 有权
    独立电动手推车

    公开(公告)号:US08127950B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-06

    申请号:US12643025

    申请日:2009-12-21

    IPC分类号: B66C17/00

    摘要: A trolley control system for a gantry crane having a multiple trolley arrangement such as a first and second trolley. The control system including a trolley beam connected to the gantry crane with a first and second drive device connected to the trolley beam. The first drive device is powered by a first drive system while the second drive device can be powered by either the first drive system or the second drive system. A first trolley is connected to the first drive device while a second trolley is connected to the second drive device.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于具有多个滑车装置的龙门起重机的手推车控制系统,例如第一和第二手推车。 控制系统包括连接到龙门起重机的手推车梁,其具有连接到手推车梁的第一和第二驱动装置。 第一驱动装置由第一驱动系统供电,而第二驱动装置可由第一驱动系统或第二驱动系统供电。 第一手推车连接到第一驱动装置,而第二手推车连接到第二驱动装置。

    Hoist system anti-drift device
    2.
    发明授权
    Hoist system anti-drift device 失效
    起升系统防漂移装置

    公开(公告)号:US06286696B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-11

    申请号:US09479171

    申请日:2000-01-07

    IPC分类号: B60P300

    CPC分类号: B66C13/00 B66C19/007

    摘要: A gantry crane including a lifting grappler is provided with a hoist locking mechanism to prevent undesired downward drifting of the grappler, especially during periods when the crane is parked and not in operation. The hoist locking device can selectively secure the grappler in a raised position, maintaining a maximum clearance under the raised grappler. The crane includes a hoist line, such as a chain or cable, that suspendably supports the weight of the grappler, and a hoist actuator for moving the hoist line, thereby lifting or lowering the grappler. In an embodiment, the hoist locking device is selectively operable to secure the hoist line in a predetermined position, preventing the grappler from lowering. For example, an embodiment of the hoist locking device includes a hook-shaped latch member movably mounted to the frame for engagement with a catch member fixed relative to the hoist line. The catch member may, for example, be a projection from a clevis mounted to the hoist actuator. A latching actuator is provided for driving the hook between engaged and disengaged positions.

    摘要翻译: 包括提升抓斗的龙门起重机设置有提升锁定机构,以防止卡车的不期望的向下漂移,特别是在起重机停放并且不在操作期间。 起重机锁定装置可以将抓斗选择性地固定在升高的位置,在升起的抓斗下保持最大的间隙。 起重机包括吊挂绳索,例如链条或缆索,其悬挂地支撑抓斗的重量,以及用于移动提升绳的升降机致动器,从而提升或降低抓斗。 在一个实施例中,起重机锁定装置可选择性地操作以将提升线固定在预定位置,防止抓斗下降。 例如,提升锁定装置的一个实施例包括可移动地安装到框架上的钩形闩锁构件,用于与相对于提升线固定的卡扣构件接合。 捕捉构件可以例如是从安装到提升致动器的U形夹的突起。 提供一个闭锁致动器用于在接合位置和脱离位置之间驱动钩子。

    Variable-speed load-dependent drive and hoist system
    3.
    发明授权
    Variable-speed load-dependent drive and hoist system 失效
    变速负载驱动和起重系统

    公开(公告)号:US07353959B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-08

    申请号:US11196137

    申请日:2005-08-03

    IPC分类号: B66C13/16

    摘要: In an embodiment, a crane including a hoisting (i.e., load-lifting) mechanism is provided with a variable-speed load-dependent control system and method for operating functions of the crane. An exemplary control system includes an actuator subsystem for performing at least one function of the crane, a sensor for detecting the magnitude of the load lifted by the hoisting mechanism and a controller that communicates with the sensor, wherein, relative to a load signal from the sensor, the controller transmits a speed signal to vary an operating speed of at least one actuator of the actuator subsystem.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,提供一种起重机(即,起重)机构,其具有用于操作起重机功能的变速负载相关控制系统和方法。 示例性控制系统包括用于执行起重机的至少一个功能的致动器子系统,用于检测由提升机构提升的负载的大小的传感器和与传感器通信的控制器,其中相对于来自 传感器,控制器传送速度信号以改变致动器子系统的至少一个致动器的操作速度。

    Screw-driven vertically-elevating cab
    4.
    发明授权
    Screw-driven vertically-elevating cab 失效
    螺旋驱动垂直升降室

    公开(公告)号:US08636157B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-28

    申请号:US12973762

    申请日:2010-12-20

    IPC分类号: B66C5/02

    CPC分类号: B66C13/54 B66C19/007

    摘要: A lifting system for a vertically-elevating cab, the lifting system includes a frame assembly having a first and a second support column, first and a second lift screws which are attached to the, respective, first and second support columns, a cab-lifting beam that has a first and a second end attached to the, respective, first and second lift screws. A vertically-elevating cab is mounted on the cab-lifting beam in such a manner that a center of gravity of the cab is not aligned with a center of the cab-lifting beam. A plurality of rollers are located on each end of the lifting beam. Each one of the plurality of rollers is in contact with a guide bar on each of the respective first and second support columns, and a first and a second power system is connected to the, respective, first and second lift screw.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于垂直升降驾驶室的提升系统,提升系统包括具有第一和第二支撑柱的框架组件,第一和第二提升螺钉,其连接到相应的第一和第二支撑柱,驾驶室提升 梁,其具有附接到相应的第一和第二提升螺钉的第一端和第二端。 升降驾驶室以驾驶室的重心不与驾驶室提升梁的中心对齐的方式安装在驾驶室起重梁上。 多个辊位于提升梁的每一端。 多个辊中的每一个与相应的第一和第二支撑柱中的每一个上的导杆接触,并且第一和第二动力系统连接到相应的第一和第二提升螺杆。

    Automatic adjustable spreader bar
    5.
    发明授权
    Automatic adjustable spreader bar 有权
    自动调节吊杆

    公开(公告)号:US07399019B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-15

    申请号:US11431491

    申请日:2006-05-09

    IPC分类号: B66C1/28

    CPC分类号: B66C1/663 B66C1/66

    摘要: A device for lifting oversized pieces of material. The device includes a spreader bar capable of attaching to a lifting vehicle. At least two cross members are attached to the spreader bar along with at least one cross-member power source. The at least one cross-member power source is connected to at least one drive mechanism which in turn is connected to at least one of the at least two cross members. A load-pick power source is attached to each of the at least two cross members and well as to at least one load-pick drive mechanism. The at least one load-pick drive mechanism is connected to each of the at least two load pick points, and the cross-member and the load-pick power sources are each electrically connected to an operating or control panel in a cab of the lifting vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 用于提升超大件材料的装置。 该装置包括能够附接到起重车辆的吊杆。 至少两个横向构件与至少一个横向构件动力源一起连接到吊架杆。 所述至少一个横梁电源连接到至少一个驱动机构,所述至少一个驱动机构又连接到所述至少两个横向构件中的至少一个。 负载拾取电源连接到所述至少两个横向构件中的每一个,并且至少一个装载拾取驱动机构。 所述至少一个负载拾取驱动机构连接到所述至少两个负载拾取点中的每一个,并且所述横向构件和所述负载拾取电源各自电连接到所述提升的驾驶室中的操作或控制面板 车辆。

    Hanger chain anti-sway device for gantry crane
    6.
    发明授权
    Hanger chain anti-sway device for gantry crane 有权
    龙门起重机吊架链防摇装置

    公开(公告)号:US07150366B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-19

    申请号:US10902343

    申请日:2004-07-29

    IPC分类号: B66C17/20

    CPC分类号: B66C19/007 B66C13/06

    摘要: A sway dampener is provided for reducing sway motion of a gantry crane spreader that is suspended from hanger chains. The sway dampener is configured to resist motion of the hanger chain relative to the spreader, thereby retarding sway. The dampener includes first and second portions that are movable relative to each other in a resistive fashion, for example a piston-cylinder structure. The first portion is mounted to the spreader and the second portion is mounted to the hanger chain at an attachment point located a vertical distance above a point at which the hanger chain is pivotally mounted to the spreader so that horizontal sway motion of the attachment point relative to the spreader displaces the first and second portions.

    摘要翻译: 提供摇摆阻尼器,用于减轻悬挂在衣架链上的龙门起重机吊具的摆动运动。 摇摆缓冲器构造成抵抗吊架链相对于吊具的运动,从而延缓摆动。 阻尼器包括可以电阻方式相对于彼此移动的第一和第二部分,例如活塞 - 气缸结构。 第一部分安装到吊具上,第二部分在连接点处被安装到吊架链处,该附接点位于垂直距离上方,该吊钩链条可枢转地安装在吊架上,使得连接点相对的水平摆动运动 扩展器移位第一和第二部分。

    Lead wheel steering system for a gantry crane
    7.
    发明授权
    Lead wheel steering system for a gantry crane 失效
    龙门起重机牵引轮转向系统

    公开(公告)号:US06206127B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-27

    申请号:US09032536

    申请日:1998-02-27

    IPC分类号: B60K2308

    摘要: A steering apparatus and method are provided for a gantry crane with four corner-mounted wheel assemblies having steerable wheels. The crane is a type which drivable in either longitudinal or transverse directions, wherein steering control is automatically switched steering control to the “leading” wheels, or more particularly the wheels of the “leading” pair of wheel assemblies. The system detects which two of the wheel assemblies are leading, whether the crane is moving longitudinally frontwardly or rearwardly, or transversly rightward or leftward. The system includes a steering controller which controls steering actuators in such a manner that the wheels of the then-leading wheel assemblies are moved according to steering control input, while the wheels of a remaining pair of then-“trailing” wheel assemblies are moved to and/or held in, a straight alignment.

    摘要翻译: 为具有四个具有可转向轮的角落安装的轮组件的龙门起重机提供转向装置和方法。 起重机是沿纵向或横向可驱动的类型,其中转向控制自动地将转向控制转换为“前进”车轮,更具体地说是“前进”一对车轮组件的车轮。 该系统检测哪个车轮组件中的哪两个导向,无论起重机是纵向前后还是横向向右或向左移动。 该系统包括转向控制器,该转向控制器以这样一种方式来控制转向致动器,使得随后的前轮组件的车轮根据转向控制输入而移动,而另一对随后的“后轮”轮组件的车轮移动到 和/或保持在直线对准中。

    Rail wheel system for supporting loads on a road-traveling gantry crane
    8.
    发明授权
    Rail wheel system for supporting loads on a road-traveling gantry crane 有权
    轨道车轮系统,用于支撑行驶龙门起重机上的载荷

    公开(公告)号:US06230911B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-15

    申请号:US09680110

    申请日:2000-10-05

    IPC分类号: B66C500

    摘要: A gantry crane is provided which is equipped with standard wheels having rubber tires for free maneuverability on a road surface, such as asphalt, gravel, pavement, etc., wherein the crane is additionally equipped with a plurality of railwheels to provide auxiliary support one or more rails in the loading area. In a first mode, the crane is supported only on rubber tires for driving on a paved surface, and in other modes, one or both sides of the crane are supported via the railwheels on rails. In an embodiment, a railwheel may be securely mounted coaxially to the steel rim of the respective steel wheels, forming a dual or combination wheel. The railwheels are sized relative to the tires of the standard wheels so that the railwheel does not impair non-rail loading operations, i.e., the railwheel vertically clears the ground even when the tires deflect as the crane is fully loaded. Railwheels may be provided on one or both sides of the crane. Each of the railwheel has dual flanges to maintain rollable positioning of the railwheel on the rail, enabling the crane to be driven in a self-steering manner.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种龙门式起重机,其配备有具有橡胶轮胎的标准车轮,用于路面上的自由机动性,例如沥青,砾石,路面等,其中起重机另外装备有多个铁路轮,以提供辅助支撑件, 更多的轨道在装载区域。 在第一模式中,起重机仅在橡胶轮胎上被支撑,用于在铺设的表面上行驶,并且在其它模式中,起重机的一侧或两侧通过轨道上的轨道车轮被支撑。 在一个实施例中,轨道轮可以被牢固地安装在相应的钢轮的钢边缘上,形成双轮或组合车轮。 轨道轮相对于标准车轮的轮胎尺寸大小,使得轨道轮不损害非轨道装载操作,即,即使当起重机完全装载时轮胎偏转时,轨道也竖直地清除地面。 起重机的一侧或两侧可设置轨道轮。 每个导轮都有双凸缘,用于保持导轨在导轨上的可滚动定位,使起重机能够以自我转向的方式被驱动。

    Railwheel system for supporting loads on a road-traveling gantry crane
    9.
    发明授权
    Railwheel system for supporting loads on a road-traveling gantry crane 有权
    用于在道路行驶龙门起重机上支撑载荷的铁轮系统

    公开(公告)号:US6158602A

    公开(公告)日:2000-12-12

    申请号:US435264

    申请日:1999-11-05

    摘要: A gantry crane is provided which is equipped with standard wheels having rubber tires for free maneuverability on a road surface, such as asphalt, gravel, pavement, etc., wherein the crane is additionally equipped with a plurality of railwheels to provide auxiliary support one or more rails in the loading area. In a first mode, the crane is supported only on rubber tires for driving on a paved surface, and in other modes, one or both sides of the crane are supported via the railwheels on rails. In an embodiment, a railwheel may be securely mounted coaxially to the steel rim of the respective steel wheels, forming a dual or combination wheel. The railwheels are sized relative to the tires of the standard wheels so that the railwheel does not impair non-rail loading operations, i.e., the railwheel vertically clears the ground even when the tires deflect as the crane is fully loaded. Railwheels may be provided on one or both sides of the crane. Each of the railwheel has dual flanges to maintain rollable positioning of the railwheel on the rail, enabling the crane to be driven in a self-steering manner.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种龙门式起重机,其配备有具有橡胶轮胎的标准车轮,用于路面上的自由机动性,例如沥青,砾石,路面等,其中起重机另外装备有多个铁路轮,以提供辅助支撑件, 更多的轨道在装载区域。 在第一模式中,起重机仅在橡胶轮胎上被支撑,用于在铺设的表面上行驶,并且在其它模式中,起重机的一侧或两侧通过轨道上的轨道车轮被支撑。 在一个实施例中,轨道轮可以被牢固地安装在相应的钢轮的钢边缘上,形成双轮或组合车轮。 轨道轮相对于标准车轮的轮胎尺寸大小,使得轨道轮不损害非轨道装载操作,即,即使当起重机完全装载时轮胎偏转时,轨道也竖直地清除地面。 起重机的一侧或两侧可设置轨道轮。 每个导轮都有双凸缘,用于保持导轨在导轨上的可滚动定位,使起重机能够以自我转向的方式被驱动。

    Inventory storage and retrieval system and method with guidance for load-handling vehicle
    10.
    发明授权
    Inventory storage and retrieval system and method with guidance for load-handling vehicle 有权
    库存存货检索系统及方法,负责搬运车辆指导

    公开(公告)号:US08055554B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-08

    申请号:US12040973

    申请日:2008-03-03

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00

    摘要: An inventory storage and retrieval system and method are provided for a shipping or storage facility. In an embodiment, the system includes: (a) a mobile computer and radio on a load-handing vehicle; (b) sensors on the vehicle to determine the ground location and orientation of the vehicle; (c) encoders that determine the position of a lifting mechanism relative to a chassis of the vehicle; and (d) a base computer and radio that communicates with the vehicle. The system maintains an inventory database of items and their respective storage locations in three dimensions as a result of the loading activity of the vehicle. The data can be used to guide the vehicle for ground movement generally to a storage location, appropriately orient the vehicle, and then to move the lifting mechanism of the vehicle to deposit or retrieve the item at a particular storage location.

    摘要翻译: 为运输或存储设施提供库存存储和检索系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,该系统包括:(a)移动计算机和无线电装载车; (b)车辆上的传感器,以确定车辆的地面位置和方位; (c)确定提升机构相对于车辆的底盘的位置的编码器; 和(d)与车辆通信的基本计算机和收音机。 作为车辆的装载活动的结果,系统维护物品的库存数据库及其各自的存储位置。 数据可以用于引导车辆通常地面移动到存储位置,适当地定向车辆,然后移动车辆的提升机构以在特定的存储位置存放或取回物品。