Abstract

Disclosed is a lift device for lifting a container. The device includes a mount insert constructed to insert into and lock with a corner mounting block on the container. A carriage/trolley is attached to the mount insert, and includes a frame that defines a passthrough, a plurality of guide wheels attached to the frame that extend into the passthrough, and a lower pulley attached to the frame. A carriage/trolley vertical member is disposed in the passthrough, and includes a bottom end that contacts the ground, as well as a first upper pulley and a second upper pulley positioned away from the bottom end. A winch with a cable lifts the carriage/trolley. The cable exits the winch, spools on the first upper pulley, spools on the lower pulley, spools on the second upper pulley and connects to a cable anchor. The guide wheels ride along the carriage/trolley vertical member during lifting.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66F 9/18 - Load gripping or retaining means
• B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations

Abstract

A connection structure is disclosed for use with a container having a mounting block with an elongate mounting hole. The connection structure includes a flange with a threaded hole that defines a bolt axis. A rotational plane is perpendicular to the bolt axis. The flange has a first (obstruction) portion constructed to pass through the elongate mounting hole in a first rotational orientation within the rotational plane and constructed to be prevented from passing through the elongate mounting hole in a second rotational orientation within the rotational plane. The flange also has a second (seating) portion constructed to seat into the elongate mounting hole when the flange is in the second rotational orientation, thereby preventing rotation of the flange. A bolt is disposed in the threaded hole.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/44 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for being adjustable horizontally
• B60D 1/01 - Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type
• B60D 1/167 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of articulated or rigidly assembled bars or tubes forming a V-, Y- or U-shaped draw gear
• B60P 3/40 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying long loads, e.g. with separate wheeled load-supporting elements
• F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation

Abstract

A transport frame for use with a container with top mounting blocks and bottom mounting blocks, and a vehicle with a tow ball, is disclosed. The frame is V-shaped and connects to the top mounting blocks and to the bottom mounting blocks using novel connections. These connections may be pivotally connected to the frame, reducing the stresses on the frame during transport. The frame may also include a winch that facilitates the connection of the frame to the container. A novel cam lug is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/40 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying long loads, e.g. with separate wheeled load-supporting elements
• B60D 1/167 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of articulated or rigidly assembled bars or tubes forming a V-, Y- or U-shaped draw gear
• F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
• B60D 1/44 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for being adjustable horizontally
• B60D 1/01 - Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type

Abstract

A wheel dolly is disclosed that includes a first and a second swing caster assembly. Each swing caster assembly includes a stationary frame supporting a swing axle and a lift bar channel, a swing frame constructed to rotate about the swing axle, thus defining a swing plane, and a swivel caster connected to the swing frame. A lift bar with a first longitudinal member extending orthogonally away from a second longitudinal member is connected to both swing caster assemblies through the lift bar channel. The swing plane of the first swing caster assembly is orthogonal to the swing plane of the second swing caster assembly, when the assemblies are mounted to the lift arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts