Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation
Equipment that raises, orients and holds loads, including balancers, manipulators and lift tables.
Category CAT-000000154
Subcategories
Publications
- OT-2026-000001501
An apparatus (100) for controlling a movement of a lifting device (1), the apparatus comprises at least one input interface (110) configured to receive inclination information (102) indicating an inclination of a load-carrying structure located at a tip of the lifting device; processing circuitry (120) configured to co
- OT-2026-000001500
A method for loading and unloading a material handling vehicle. The method comprises providing the material handling vehicle. The material handling vehicle comprises a platform and a post assembly attached with a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly comprises a clamping bar and two spaced apart actuators. The clamp
- OT-2026-000001497
Crane arrangement (2) arranged to be mounted on a vehicle (4), the crane arrangement (2) comprising a movable arm (6) comprising a plurality of crane booms; a crane manoeuvring unit (10) arranged to generate crane operation commands (12), such as commands for movements of the movable arm (6), based on received inputs (
- OT-2026-000001493
This application discloses a transfer robot. The transfer robot includes a robot body (100) and a telescopic arm assembly (200) telescopically provided in a first direction (X) with respect to the robot body (100). The telescopic arm assembly (200) includes a bottom plate (10) and a top plate (20), and a first motor (3
- OT-2026-000001488
Crane arrangement (2) arranged in relation to a vehicle (4), the crane arrangement (2) comprising a movable arm (6) comprising a plurality of crane booms including a final crane boom with a crane boom tip (8); a crane manoeuvring unit (10) arranged to generate crane operation commands (12), such as commands for movemen
- OT-2026-000001480
A forklift assembly is provided and generally includes a self-propelled frame having a pair of wheel assemblies, each providing a selectively driven wheel, the frame providing a carriage receiving assembly between the pair of wheel assemblies; an extension assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end of
- OT-2026-000001477
A rolling load support apparatus comprising: a load support apparatus base; a plurality of rollers connected to the load support apparatus base; a load support platform base connected to and supported above the load support apparatus base; a load support platform positioned above the load support platform base; and a p
- OT-2026-000001475
A maneuvering jack for holding a wheel of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. The maneuvering jack includes a base carrier, which comprises rolling elements in order to support the base carrier movably on an underlying surface; a lifting element, which is arranged on the base carrier and is provided for holding a
- OT-2026-000001470
A swivel device that is configured for connecting human and/or non-human cargo to a rotorcraft, comprising: a first mechanical coupling device that is configured for being connected to the rotorcraft; a second mechanical coupling device that is configured for being connected to the human and/or non-human cargo; and a s
- OT-2026-000001469
Handling vehicle ( 1 ) comprising a chassis ( 2 ), an arm ( 5 ) coupled by a pivot link ( 6 ) to the rear of the chassis for a pivoting movement between a lower position and an upper position, a front set ( 7 ) of steered wheels ( 8 ), a rear set ( 9 ) of steered wheels ( 10 ), an electric drive unit for the steered wh
- OT-2026-000001464
The present invention relates generally to hydraulic lift systems and, more specifically, to hydraulic pressure relief systems and methods on material handling vehicles. The hydraulic control system includes a pump having a pump outlet in fluid communication with a supply passage, a reservoir in fluid communication wit
- OT-2026-000001455
The disclosures contained herein pertain to an improved recreational-cargo-securement strap that is especially adapted for use as a utility strap for the management of watercraft, such as a raft, and features three strategically disposed equipment-engagement loops.
- OT-2026-000001442
A method is provided for controlling a light source device (200) associated with a materials handling vehicle (10), wherein the materials handling vehicle includes one or more sensing devices (40), comprising: sensing via the one or more sensing devices a first distance (D2) from a left side of the vehicle to a first b
- OT-2026-000001441
A lifting vehicle comprising: - a chassis, - a telescopic boom articulated to the chassis and provided at its distal end with a mounting for attaching implements for handling a load, - a control cab, - at least one cab tilt actuator configured to vary the tilt angle of the cab with respect to the chassis, and - an auto
- OT-2026-000001439
A supporting collar is for a lift system having a piston rod that is extendable out of a cylinder to raise a load. The supporting collar has a first body portion including a first sidewall segment; a second body portion pivotably coupled to the first body portion by a pivot hinge, the second body portion having a secon
- OT-2026-000001435
A dual-use, battery-operated rail lifting device for railway maintenance is disclosed. The device includes a two-piece housing assembly and an internal lift mechanism actuated by a battery-powered electric drive unit coupled to a screw threaded rod. A lifting L-shaped structure extends vertically from ground level to r
- OT-2026-000001427
A materials handling vehicle comprises a distributed processor system including a vehicle network that facilitates an exchange of information with vehicle electronic components, and a distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture. The distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture includes an embed
- OT-2026-000001409
A lift comprising a base, a platform, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is operable to elevate the platform relative to the base. The linkage assembly has a plurality of linkages rotatably interconnected via pins. Each linkage includes a tubular body, plates, and a pivot tube. Each tubular body has lateral s
- OT-2026-000001387
The invention provides a lifting system for a cane bin that enhances lifting capacity without altering the bin’s external dimensions. The system includes one or more lifting inserts housed within the chassis beams of the cane bin. Each lifting insert features a cavity accessible via an opening, designed to receive a co
- OT-2026-000001380
A handling system for assembling an elongate structure such as a wind tower from a plurality of sections thereof along a vertical axis, and methods for erecting said structure and aligning sections thereof. The handling system comprises a plurality of spaced apart interfacing elements for engaging a section to be handl
- OT-2026-000001378
A lift includes a base, a platform, a linkage assembly, and a stabilizing link. The linkage assembly is operable to elevate the platform relative to the base. The linkage assembly has first and second links having lower ends connected to the base and spaced-apart from each other. The linkage assembly has third and four
- OT-2026-000001367
The invention relates to a handling machine ( 1 ) comprising sensors ( 16, 18 ) configured to measure an extension range of the handling arm and an angle of inclination of the handling arm ( 6 ) relative to a horizontal plane or relative to the main body ( 2 ) of the handling machine, and a control unit ( 10 ) configur
- OT-2026-000001366
A system for fastening climbing structures to vertical bodies, comprising fastening structures that allow a climbing structure to be moved in steps along a vertical body, such as a wind turbine tower, each fastening structure comprising a clamp jaw ( 1 ) with which it is pre-adjusted to the vertical body by a set of ca
- OT-2026-000001364
A connection assembly for modular construction includes an upper junction connector coupled to an upper end of a column. The upper junction connector includes an upper end that has a planar upper surface, a recessed surface, and at least one connector sidewall extending between the upper surface and the recessed surfac
- OT-2026-000001363
A materials handling vehicle comprises a distributed processor system including a vehicle network that facilitates an exchange of information with vehicle electronic components, and a distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture. The distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture includes an embed
- OT-2026-000001360
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of lift trucks, and in particular, to an energy control method and system of a lift truck. The method includes the following steps: step 1, putting the lift truck in a working state, and downwards closing a work platform at a high place, wherein hydraulic oil in an
- OT-2026-000001357
An industrial vehicle includes an industrial vehicle including an object detector, a switching member configured to perform switching between a first travel mode in which the industrial vehicle travels in a direction toward a detection range of the object detector and a second travel mode in which the industrial vehicl
- OT-2026-000001352
A method for dealing with obstacles in an industrial truck, including detecting a current speed and a current steering angle of at least one steered wheel of the industrial truck using a speed sensor or a steering angle sensor. The method also includes calculating a protection zone based on the current speed and the cu
- OT-2026-000001323
A lifting system comprises a platform ( 10 ) with at least one inflatable body ( 21, 22 ) which is connected to a fluid conduit ( 23, 24 ) for the purpose of receiving an inflating fluid, particularly a gas under increased pressure such as compressed air. In a first aspect the at least one inflatable body ( 21, 22 ) is
- OT-2026-000001313
An apparatus for information collection, a cargo handling method, and a monitoring system are provided in the present disclosure. The apparatus for information collection at least includes an information collecting body and a first adjusting mechanism. The information collecting body is configured to collect informatio
- OT-2026-000001291
An on-board electronics system of an aerial work platform moves the wheels between a retracted and extended position by pivoting a respective arm. The method comprises the following successive steps: a) orienting each wheel tangentially to the pivoting path of the corresponding arm, b) moving the wheel by pivotally act
- OT-2026-000001284
An enclosure for an overhead guard that includes a door mounting post clamped to one vertical post, a door panel mounted on the door mounting post and clamped to a second vertical post and a front windshield clamped to the second vertical post and a third vertical post, where the front windshield and the door panel do
- OT-2026-000001278
A rescue hoist including a cable drum assembly generally including a cable drum having a cable groove and a recess positioned at one end of the cable groove, a shear pin extending transverse across the recess, and a cable assembly including a cable routed along the cable groove and a cable hook mounted to one end of th
- OT-2026-000001265
Provided is an apparatus (100) for determining a target rotational speed for a rotary drive (130) driving a displacement pump (125) of a hydraulic system of a lifting equipment (120). The apparatus (100) includes processing circuitry (110) configured to receive input data (101) indicating at least one pressure measurem
- OT-2026-000001260
The invention relates to a swivel device (10) that is configured for connecting human and/or non-human cargo to a rotorcraft, comprising: a first mechanical coupling device (20) that is configured for being connected to the rotorcraft; a second mechanical coupling device (40) that is configured for being connected to t
- OT-2026-000001257
A climbing structure (100) comprising at least two holding devices (1) for securing the structure (100) to a tower (201) of a wind turbine. Each holding device (1) comprises three pushers, a central one (5.3) and side pushers (5.1, 5.2), with at least a respective supporting surface (3.1, 3.2, 3.3), the pushers being c
- OT-2026-000001254
A method for controlling a boom system of a crane. The method comprises defining a coordinate of a trip region of the boom system as reference position. Further, the method comprises defining a boundary plane based on the reference position.
- OT-2026-000001234
Abstract 5 A remote-controlled unmanned jacking vehicle 10 is described for lifting a suspended load. The jacking vehicle 10 comprises a vehicle frame 12 provided with a plurality of powered wheels 14 for manoeuvring the jacking 10 vehicle 10 into position under the suspended load, and a screw-jack 20 mounted on the ve
- OT-2026-000001232
CRANE ARRANGEMENT Crane arrangement (2) arranged in relation to a vehicle (4), the crane arrangement (2) comprising a movable arm (6) comprising a plurality of crane booms including a final crane boom with a crane boom tip (8); a crane manoeuvring unit (10) arranged to generate crane operation commands (12), such as co
- OT-2026-000001231
The present invention, called Ben-Lift (The Ben), is an equipment and generator lift device designed to enable a single individual to lift and transport heavy objects with ease and efficiency. The device features two removable bases for stability, four wheels for mobility, and a mechanism to attach and operate a hoist
- OT-2026-000001230
A portable lifting crane that can be easily detached from a point of application for transport or storage and allows loads to be lifted to a considerable height. The portable lifting crane comprises a base, a roller and at least one diverter pulley of a lifting cable that lifts from the roller. The base is constructed
- OT-2026-000001229
It is an object to provide an aerial work vehicle in which an engine drive unit and an electric drive unit that serve as a power source can be interchanged depending on the usage environment, where the interchanging of power source is easy, and the vehicle is balanced so that the center of gravity position of the vehic
- OT-2026-000001228
A platform for a lift device includes a base, a plurality of rails, and a deck. The plurality of rails at least partially surrounding the base. The deck is selectively coupled to the plurality of rails. The deck is moveable between a storage position and a use position. The deck includes a front side opposite a back si
- OT-2026-000001226
A method for moving and lifting grating assemblies with at least one grate lifter relative to supporting structures within which the grating assemblies are installed. The method includes steps of inserting and installing the at least one grate lifter with a grating assembly between at least one pair of surface bars of
- OT-2026-000001222
CRANE ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING A PRE-OPERATION PLANNING MODULE Crane arrangement (2) for a vehicle (4), comprising a crane base (5) arranged to be mounted to the vehicle (4); a movable arm (6) connected to the crane base, the movable arm comprising a plurality of crane booms; a set of stabiliser legs (7) connected to the
- OT-2026-000001213
Rotor lifting yoke for lifting a three bladed rotor, said rotor lifting yoke comprising: a lifting structure, a first and second flexible elongated element arranged to be connected both to the lifting structure and to a root portion of a first blade of the rotor, and a third and fourth flexible elongated element arrang
- OT-2026-000001210
An autonomous vehicle and navigation system, including a chassis, a propulsor arranged to drive the chassis, wherein the propulsor is operably connected with an electric power source, a load bearing dynamic platform operable to translate vertically, and a controller operable to receive and transmit signals, wherein the
- OT-2026-000001199
A work machine extending in a fore-aft direction comprising a frame and a ground engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a ground surface; a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame; and an attachment cou
- OT-2026-000001181
Provided is a man-portable and operable hydraulic crowbar assembly (10) comprising a hydraulic coupling (14) configured for demountably receiving a linear actuator (12), said hydraulic coupling (14) comprising a piston and cylinder arrangement (16) with said piston operatively actuatable by the linear actuator (12) whe
- OT-2026-000001179
CRANE ARRANGEMENT Crane arrangement (2) arranged to be mounted on a vehicle (4), the crane arrangement (2) comprising a movable arm (6) comprising a plurality of crane booms; a crane manoeuvring unit (10) arranged to generate crane operation commands (12), such as commands for movements of the movable arm (6), based on