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Process for self-disassembling a crawler crane

US5484069A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1993
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C23/36
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for self-assembling and self-disassembling a large capacity crawler crane. The method uses the load hoist line of a crane to remove the equalizer from the boom. The method also uses a hydraulic cylinder to support, raise and lower the boom after the equalizer has been removed from the boom. Finally, the boom butt can be disassembled into several parts.

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