Mi-jack Products, Inc.

Other

James A Baumann

John J Lanigan, Sr

Myron Glickman

Joel G Kuchcik

John J Lanigan, Jr

Daniel B Zakula

Michael A Wisniewski

An adjustable system for lifting and transferring load containers which comprises a frame, a container lifting device, and a cable attached to the frame and lifting device. A first actuator is provided for raising and lowering the lifting device, which lifting device has a plurality of remotely controllable latches for engaging and disengaging latchable portions of the containers, to permit grasping and lifting of containers by the lifting device. New features of adjustability are provided, to permit the system to lift containers of varying sizes. Also, the lifting device preferably carries an electrically operated location sensing device for sensing and signalling to the operator a proper location of the latches relative to the latchable portions, to permit such latching.

Adjustable expansible load lifting device

Apparatus for the handling of truck trailers or transport containers and more particularly to an apparatus and method for a variable elevating cabin apparatus operable for controlled vertical movement within the framework of a gantry crane, wherein an operator positioned in the cabin may observe and control visual observation requirements for handling a work load from any elevation between ground level and the top of the crane.

Variable elevating cabin

This invention relates to the handling of freight in cargo containerization and arrangements for coupling containers and hoisting equipment, and particularly to a side latch interconnect apparatus and method for expediting the interaction of hoisting equipment with containers and making such equipment more reliable. More particularly, that which is disclosed is a handle for mounting on a container for use with a releasable latch mechanism having: an integral body including a substantially vertical member having an outwardly facing surface having a lower engagable portion having a lower engagement surface; the outwardly facing surface facing outwardly away from the substantially vertical member and including side target area for releasably receiving a portion of a latch mechanism from a side in a substantially inwardly direction with respect to the substantially vertical member defined by a recess; and the side target area being generally centrally located on the outwardly facing surface including a plurality of communicating boundaries, including: (i) an upper boundary defined by the lower engagement surface; (ii) a base section of the recess; and (iii) side boundaries defined by side sections, and the boundaries being located substantially within the substantially vertical member of the body, thereby facilitating handling from the side.

Side latch interconnect apparatus and method for transporting a container

Adjustable load lifting device

An apparatus for lifting truck trailers and cargo containers is provided and includes a plurality of side latch assemblies. A side fitting connection device is secured to four predetermined locations on external upper side locations of a trailer or a container. Each side latch assembly includes a complementary shaped member adaptable to engage with and be secured to each side fitting device. The side fitting devices and side latch assemblies, when connected and engaged together, permit top side lifting of trailers and containers for intermodal movement thereof. The external upper side locations of the side fitting device permit full, complete and more profitable usage of the internal space of volume of truck trailers or cargo containers.

Side latch assembly for lifting trailers and containers

Lifting fitting for removable truck trailers

An apparatus for lifting truck trailers and cargo containers is provided and includes a plurality of latch arm assemblies. A side fitting connection device is secured at four predetermined locations on external upper side locations of a trailer or a container. Each interlocking latch arm assembly includes a complementary shaped projection member adaptable to engage with and be secured to each side fitting device. The side fitting connection device and latch arm assembly, when connected and engaged together, permit top side lifting of trailers and containers for intermodal movement thereof. The external upper side locations of the side fitting device permit full, complete and more profitable usage of the internal space or volume of truck trailers or cargo containers.

Side fitting connection apparatus for lifting trailers and containers

An arrangement for coupling hoisting equipment with containers, and particularly to a side latch interconnect apparatus and method for expediting the interaction of hoisting equipment with containers and making such equipment more reliable. The arrangement includes: a rectangular framing structure adapted for coupling to a container lifting device; a latching mechanism for releasable latching onto a side of a container to provide a substantially vice grip-like engagement coupled to and extending downwardly and inwardly from the framing structure to sufficiently reach a side portion of the container without extending into the cargo space of the container, and a retractable interconnectable device for lateral adjustment of the latching mechanism.

SDE latch interconnect apparatus and method for transporting a container

A handle for mounting on a container for use with a releasable latch mechanism having lower and upper engagement members, the container handle comprising, a body including a substantially vertical member having an outwardly facing surface having a lower engagable portion having a lower engagement surface and an upper engagable portion having an upper engagement surface, the lower and the upper engagement surfaces adapted for cooperating with the respective lower and upper engagement members of the latch mechanism for releasably gripping the handle.

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Orland Park, IL, United States of America

James A Baumann