Abstract:
A winch assembly for use with a tractor having a power take off (nullPTOnull) includes a winch framework releasably coupled to a rear portion of the tractor. The winch framework does not inhibit connection of an implement to a three point or drawbar hitch of the tractor. A winch having a cable reel is mounted in the winch framework and coupled to the PTO such that the cable-reel may unwind or retract a cable upon PTO operation. The winch framework may be released from the rear portion of the tractor and coupled to a storage frame mounted elsewhere on the tractor when the winch is not in use. While the winch may be connected to the PTO and used without uncoupling an implement from the tractor, the winch must be removed in order to actively couple the implement to the PTO.
Abstract:
According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.
Abstract:
A lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to the frame. A plurality of head blocks are connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up maintains a predetermined fleet angle between a take off point from the drum and the head block.
Abstract:
The present invention is an apparatus and method for covering truck beds, rail cars, or other large objects with a tarp or related covering in which the tarp is held to the truck tarp loader by a fastening roller member comprised of: a vertical support member with first and second ends; a first horizontal member fixedly secured to the first end, forming an L shape; a second horizontal member fixedly secured to the second end of the vertical support member, also forming an L shape; an axle, a pair of wheels, and a handle pivotally attached to the first horizontal member; a pair of tensioners between the vertical support member and the axle; and a fastening mechanism on the second horizontal member for attaching the fastening roller member to the truck tarp loader apparatus. The tensioners, axle, pair of wheels, and handle form a cover grasping mechanism that holds the tarp or covering secure enough to support the weight of the tarp or covering, but allows an operator to slide the tarp or covering out from under the fastening roller member without having to disengage the cover grasping mechanism.
Abstract:
A lifting column, preferably for height-adjustable articles of furniture, such as beds and tables, comprises a drive unit (13), wherein extension of the column takes place with at least one flexible element (9), such as a chain, belt or the like running over a pulley wheel. The column comprises two rigidly interconnected pulley wheels (16) and two additional pulley wheels (7) which are arranged such that the four wheels form two pairs and which are rigidly connected with a flexible link in the column. The flexible element runs over each of the two pairs of pulley wheels. One run of the flexible elements between two pulley wheels is fixed to a link in the column, while the other run is fixed to a subsequent link. When the column is subjected to moment loading, the forces will compensate each other fully or partly because of the rigid interconnection between the two sets of pulley wheels (16). The column is hereby very rigid.
Abstract:
A safety device for a winch for minimizing line whipping when the line improperly releases. A weight is coupled to the line at a selected region on the line when the line is extended from the winch to winch an object. When the extended line suddenly releases the weight provides a weighted pivot for the released cable. The safety method provides coupling a weight to the line and, locking the weight at a selected region of the line when the line is extended from the winch for winching. When the extended line suddenly releases the locked weight provides a weighted pivot for the released cable.
Abstract:
The instant invention teaches a docking head having a sheave which is capable of translating position within its plane or rotation so as to alter the placement of its axis of rotation, thereby allowing the docking head to safely accommodate umbilical cable mounted fixed floatation devices. The system senses the floatation presence and automatically shifts the sheave to allow trouble free passage of the floatation up to and including the step of latching the payload.
Abstract:
A device for heaving in and paying out a chain by means of a hydraulic cylinder (5) which by means of gripping devices (2) engages the chain (11, 12) and lifts or lowers the chain a given distance while the locking device (10) is deactivated. The structure comprises a frame (8) provided with a lower locking device (10), a chain wheel (6) guiding the chain (11, 12), and an upper gripping device (2) mounted in a bracket (1) which is connected to the rod head of the hydraulic cylinder (5) and the central axle (7) of the chain wheel (6). The lower locking device is formed by two pawls (10) which are pivotally mounted on separate pins. These pawls (10) engage under a chain link (12) and hold it securely. The upper gripping device is formed by at least one pawl (2) which, together with a chain wheel (6) having pockets for the chain (11,12), engages under a vertical chain link (11) . In order for the gripping device to be able to lift or lower the chain, the hydraulic cylinder (5) has a pivotal attachment (4) supported in the frame (8), and the end of its piston rod has a head that can be supported on the same pivot pin (3) as the pawl (2) of the gripping device, or on a separate pivot pin.
Abstract:
A portable hoist system includes a base assembly which includes a pintle. Slidably mounted over the pintle is a hoist support assembly. The hoist support assembly includes a substantially vertical tube which is connected at its top portion to a support arm. The support arm is supported with respect to the substantially vertical tube by an angled brace member. On the top of the support arm is located a lifting strap control assembly. The lifting strap control assembly includes a windlass and a guide bar. Further disclosed is a base assembly support system which is connectable to the hitch receiver portion of a tow bar assembly on a vehicle such as a pickup truck.