A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
B66F 3/02 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads with racks actuated by pinions
B66F 3/08 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads screw-operated
B66F 3/26 - Adaptations or arrangements of pistons
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads (10) from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine (500) including a plurality of lifting assemblies (100, 102, 104, 106) operative to lift the load (10) above the supporting surface (5) and then move the load (10) relative to the supporting surface (5) by transporting the load (10) via rollers or tracks (730) in the walking machines (500). In one example, the lifting assemblies (100, 102, 104, 106) are provided with separate longitudinal (705, 710, 712) and lateral drive mechanisms (540, 550, 600) independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
B60P 1/00 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
B62D 57/028 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members having wheels and mechanical legs
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Method and apparatus for transporting and steering a heavy load
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
E21B 7/02 - Drilling rigs characterised by means for land transport, e.g. skid mounting or wheel mounting
B66F 3/26 - Adaptations or arrangements of pistons
B66F 3/44 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads with self-contained electric driving motors
B66F 3/08 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads screw-operated
B66F 3/02 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads with racks actuated by pinions
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
A trailer tipper features multi-use tilt sensors for automating leveling and tipping operations. In an example, a computerized method for controlling operation of a trailer tipper is disclosed. The trailer tipper includes a frame at least partially supported relative to a ground surface by a set of outriggers. The trailer tipper further includes a tipping platform that is rotatable relative to the frame about a hinge axis. The computerized method includes a plurality of operations that may be used to at least partially automate leveling and tipping operations.
B60P 1/16 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element actuated by fluid-operated mechanisms
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
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Lifting jack assembly with rotatable hydraulic cylinder for steering and method of operation
A lifting jack assembly for use on a walking machine to raise it off the ground and preselect a steering direction before the walking machine is lowered onto the ground for travel therealong includes a hydraulic power-driven lift cylinder for actuating an extendable/retractable rod, wherein the lift cylinder is rotatable about its vertical axis. A roller assembly is provided with rollers mounted to the rod. A foot plate mounted below the roller assembly engages the rollers, and a power-driven shifter mechanism mounted on the foot plate and connected to the roller assembly shifts the roller assembly along the foot plate. A linkage assembly interconnects the lift cylinder to the foot plate. A steering mechanism rotates the lift cylinder about its vertical axis to impart rotation to the foot plate and the roller assembly to orient and fix the direction of travel of the walking machine in a preselected direction.
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
E21B 15/00 - Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts
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Method and apparatus for transporting and steering a heavy load
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads 10/50 from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies 100, 102, 104, 106 operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface 5 by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal drive mechanism 300 and lateral drive mechanism 140/150 independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
B60P 1/00 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
B62D 57/028 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members having wheels and mechanical legs
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
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Method and apparatus for transporting and steering a heavy load
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy load from one location to another, whereby the apparatus is constructed to steer the load in order to move the load in a desired path to a set position, one embodiment directed to a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move or rotate the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines, the lifting assembly including a steering mechanism using an actuator operative for rotating, via a multi-linkage assembly, whereby the lifting assembly lower structure is rotated relative to the lifting assembly structure to set the walking machine at a desired angle so that lifting assemblies may be driven in a desired walking direction.
B62D 5/28 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for pivoted bogies
B65G 7/00 - Devices for assisting manual moving or tilting heavy loads
E21B 15/00 - Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND STEERING A HEAVY LOAD
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy load (15) from one location to another, whereby the apparatus is constructed to steer the load in order to move the load in a desired path to a set position, one embodiment directed to a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies (100, 102, 104, 106) operative to lift the load above the supporting surface (5) and then move or rotate the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks (400) in the walking machines, the lifting assembly (120) including a steering mechanism (150-200) using an actuator (250) operative for rotating, via a multi-linkage assembly 230/220, 210), whereby the lifting assembly lower structure (400/110) is rotated relative to the lifting assembly structure to set the walking machine at a desired angle so that lifting assemblies may be driven in a desired walking direction.
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
A dry-dock walking machine for installation on the deck surface of a dry-dock is operable for transporting a ship to a selected location relative to the dry-dock. There is provided a plurality of laterally spaced-apart, parallel support beams rigidly interconnected and dimensioned to extend transversely beneath the ship and across at least a portion of its width to engage its hull and support it above the deck surface. A lifting jack assembly is mounted on each end of each support beam, and they are spaced apart so that each support beam has a lifting jack assembly positioned adjacent each lateral side of the ship. A stabilizer mechanism is mounted on each support beam adjacent each lifting jack assembly operable for selectively engaging a lateral side the ship's hull to establish and maintain lateral stability of the ship relative to the support beams.
A walking system for moving a load over the ground includes a substructure having laterally spaced-apart, rigidly interconnected main beams for carrying the load. A jack support beam is mounted as a cantilever on top of each main beam, and each includes a lifting jack assembly. Each lifting jack assembly includes a power-driven hydraulic cylinder having a ram and foot plate, and each is selectively operable for extending a ram downwardly to force the foot plate against the ground to raise the substructure off the ground, and for retraction to disengage the foot plates from the ground, thereby lowering the substructure to the ground. Each jack lifting assembly includes a shifter mechanism operable for displacing the main beams and the substructure along the ground in a selected steering mode when the lifting jack assemblies are actuated to raise the main beams and the substructure above the ground.
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
E21B 15/00 - Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Loading and unloading machines in the nature of landfill tippers, woods product tippers, portable tippers, and track-mounted landfill tippers; pallet elevators; machines and machine elements for the recycling, crushing, pulping, separating and granulating of materials, namely, bale breakers; well drilling and production machinery, namely, derricks, masts, pipe erectors, pipe handlers, pipe loaders, pipe elevators; mechanical and hydraulic lifts; motors and engines except for land vehicles, namely, electric motors for machines; engine camshafts for trucks and trailers.
(2) Heavy duty trailers with load capacities in excess of 10 tons; heavy duty trailers for industrial uses with load capacities in excess of 10 tons, namely, camp trailers, mud trailers, chip trailers, refuse trailers, machinery trailers, and blimp trailers; heavy duty land vehicles, namely, heavy load transporters; land vehicle parts, namely, axles, brake hardware, drive shafts, and structural parts therefor; suspension systems for industrial and heavy-duty land vehicles and trailers; axle systems for industrial and heavy-duty land vehicles and trailers; rig walking transportation systems, namely, motorized drilling rig platform transporter carts. (1) Custom manufacture of heavy duty and industrial use vehicles with load capacities in excess of 10 tons and structural parts therefor.
(2) Custom design and engineering of heavy duty and industrial use vehicles and structural parts therefor.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Loading and unloading machines in the nature of landfill tippers, woods product tippers, portable tippers [, and track-mounted landfill tippers; pallet elevators; machines and machine elements for the recycling, crushing, pulping, separating and granulating of materials, namely, bale breakers; well drilling and production machinery, namely, derricks, masts, pipe erectors, pipe handlers, pipe loaders, pipe elevators; mechanical and hydraulic lifts; motors and engines except for land vehicles, namely, electric motors for machines; engine camshafts for trucks and trailers ] Heavy duty trailers with load capacities in excess of 10 tons; heavy duty trailers for industrial uses with load capacities in excess of 10 tons, namely, [ camp trailers, mud trailers, chip trailers, refuse trailers, machinery trailers, and ] blimp trailers; heavy duty land vehicles, namely, heavy load transporters; [ land vehicle parts, namely, axles, brake hardware, drive shafts, and structural parts therefor; suspension systems for industrial and heavy-duty land vehicles and trailers; axle systems for industrial and heavy-duty land vehicles and trailers; ] rig walking transportation systems, namely, motorized drilling rig platform transporter carts [ Custom manufacture of heavy duty and industrial use vehicles with load capacities in excess of 10 tons and structural parts therefor ] [ Custom design and engineering of heavy duty and industrial use vehicles and structural parts therefor ]
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
LAND VEHICLE PARTS, namely, AXLES, [ BRAKE HARDWARE, DRIVE SHAFTS, AND CAMSHAFTS ] FOR TRUCKS AND TRAILERS, [ AND STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; ] AND WHEEL HUBS FOR TRUCKS AND TRAILERS, AND THE STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; NOT USED IN THE RACING INDUSTRY
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND STEERING A HEAVY LOAD
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads 10/50 from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies 100, 102, 104, 106 operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface 5 by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal drive mechanism 300 and lateral drive mechanism 140/150 independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
B60P 1/00 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
B62D 57/028 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members having wheels and mechanical legs
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND STEERING A HEAVY LOAD
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND STEERING A HEAVY LOAD
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads (10) from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine (500) including a plurality of lifting assemblies (100, 102, 104, 106) operative to lift the load (10) above the supporting surface (5) and then move the load (10) relative to the supporting surface (5) by transporting the load (10) via rollers or tracks (730) in the walking machines (500). In one example, the lifting assemblies (100, 102, 104, 106) are provided with separate longitudinal (705, 710, 712) and lateral drive mechanisms (540, 550, 600) independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
B62D 57/028 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members having wheels and mechanical legs
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
E21B 15/00 - Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND STEERING A HEAVY LOAD
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy load (15) from one location to another, whereby the apparatus is constructed to steer the load in order to move the load in a desired path to a set position, one embodiment directed to a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies (100, 102, 104, 106) operative to lift the load above the supporting surface (5) and then move or rotate the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks (400) in the walking machines, the lifting assembly (120) including a steering mechanism (150-200) using an actuator (250) operative for rotating, via a multi-linkage assembly 230/220, 210), whereby the lifting assembly lower structure (400/110) is rotated relative to the lifting assembly structure to set the walking machine at a desired angle so that lifting assemblies may be driven in a desired walking direction.
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
