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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2011
Richard L. Hartman, Huntsville, AL (US);
Stephen R. Granade, Madison, AL (US);
Joel Hannah, Somerville, AL (US);
Arthur B. Caneer, Huntsville, AL (US);
Richard L. Hartman, Huntsville, AL (US);
Stephen R. Granade, Madison, AL (US);
Joel Hannah, Somerville, AL (US);
Arthur B. Caneer, Huntsville, AL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method for automatically guiding a lifting device on a lifting apparatus to a lifting point on a load is disclosed. A beacon is associated with the lifting point on the load has a plurality of lights arranged in a predetermined pattern. A sensor on the lifting apparatus detects the lights and provides signals to a processor. The processor calculates location of the lifting point, and develops signals that directs the lifting apparatus, or an operator of the lifting apparatus, to engage the lifting point with a lifter on the lifting apparatus. The load may then be lifted and moved.