Fitting, crane hook, and crane hook assembly

US8662549B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

• Richard Lester Hallett · Bristol, GB
• Peter Spence · Bristol, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 15, 2012
• Grant date: Mar 4, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 15, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T403/32631
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of lifting an aircraft at a lifting location including the steps of securing a fitting to the aircraft when the aircraft is at the lifting location, the fitting including an attachment member configured to be secured to the item and a lifting member which is pivotally coupled to the attachment member. The lifting member has a socket for engaging a crane hook. Engaging the fitting with the crane hook and transmitting lifting load from the crane hook to the aircraft via the fitting. The crane hook has an attachment link having a first pivot point attached to the hook forward of its center of gravity, and a second pivot point configured to be lifted by a crane.