ASSEMBLING AN AUXILIARY LIFTING UNIT ON A MOBILE CRANE
First Claim
1. An assembly system for an auxiliary lifting unit of a mobile crane, the assembly system comprising:
- an auxiliary lifting unit frame;
auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings coupled to the auxiliary lifting unit, the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings adapted to fasten the auxiliary lifting unit to the mobile crane; and
an assembly unit coupled to the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings and adapted to move the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings into an assembly position.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an assembly system for a mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit comprising auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings which are coupled to the auxiliary lifting unit and serve to fasten the auxiliary lifting unit to the crane, and comprising an assembly unit which can move the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings into an assembly position. It also relates to an assembly installation for a mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit, comprising such an assembly system and comprising a sub-structure. A footing support for a mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit and a method for assembling a mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit are also disclosed.
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23 Claims
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1. An assembly system for an auxiliary lifting unit of a mobile crane, the assembly system comprising:
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an auxiliary lifting unit frame; auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings coupled to the auxiliary lifting unit, the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings adapted to fasten the auxiliary lifting unit to the mobile crane; and an assembly unit coupled to the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings and adapted to move the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings into an assembly position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A footing support for a mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit, the footing support comprising:
at least one foot having a downwardly protruding footing support element adapted to have a restricted mobility and adjustability in at least one direction with respect to the auxiliary lifting unit. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for assembling a mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit with auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings, which are assigned to the frame of the auxiliary lifting unit and serve for fastening the auxiliary lifting unit to the crane, the method comprising:
moving the auxiliary lifting unit into an assembly position, wherein the movement is effected by an assembly unit attached to the auxiliary lifting unit, which moves the auxiliary lifting unit frame into the assembly position. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. A method for assembling a mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit having an assembly system with a frame, auxiliary lifting unit fastenings coupled to the frame, an assembly unit coupled to the frame, and a sub-structure coupled to the assembly unit, the method comprising:
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causing the assembly unit to move the mobile crane auxiliary lifting unit relative to the sub-structure from a first location to a second location; and positioning a crane upper structure adjacent the auxiliary lifting unit assembly fastenings.
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