GB2139184A - Jib crane and its method of erection - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
- B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
- B66C23/00—Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom, or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory of swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib-cranes, derricks, tower cranes
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Abstract
The jib of a mobile jib crane consists of parts 1, 1a, 1b and 1c which are transported from place to place in telescoped relation. On site, the parts are extended and bolted together at 10. The part 1 is connected to a foot piece 5 and guy ropes A are connected to a frame 7 which is pivoted to raise the jib. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Jib crane and jib erection method
An advantage of a mobile crane having a guyed jib compared with a crane having a hydraulically operated telescopic jib is that it can be subjected to greater lifting forces. This is because a jib which does not vary in length in use can be of lighter construction and therefore have a greater carrying capacity. Hydraulic telescopic jibs must be of correspondingly heavier construction because of the need to resist flexing and buckling of the hydraulic cylinders, As a result, the jib is heavier and the load which it can carry must be less. On the other hand, the individual parts of a guyed jib, which often are of the lattice-mast type, are transported from site to site individually and must be secured together on site, so that assembly is a time consuming operation.
According to the present proposal, the time needed to assemble a guyed jib of a mobile crane is reduced by making the parts of telescopic construction so that they are transported one inside the other. To assemble the jib, it is merely necessary to withdraw one part from another and secure them together.
The jib may take the form of an intermediate component located between a foot piece, and a head
piece, or other jib components. Using appropriate
means of connection, the telescoping jib parts may
be interposed between other inextensible jib parts for the purpose of lengthening the jib, or the telescoping jib parts may simply be connected to the foot piece of the crane vehicle provided for inextensible jib parts. In the same way, a standard head
piece which carries the crane sheave may also be
attached.
The guy ropes may be laid on the jib during transportation. Conveniently, the guy ropes remain
permanently attached to one end of the jib compo
nent so that assembly time is further shortened. The telescopic parts of the jib may be extended and
retracted using conventional mechanical or hyd
raulic mechanisms, for example, spindles, ropes,
chains or piston and cylinder units.
In the drawings:
Figure lisa side view of a jib in the course of
transportation,
Figure 2 is a plan view of the jib shown in Figure 1,
Figure 3 is a side elevation showing a first stage of the jib erection operation, and
Figure 4 is a side elevation showing the erected
jib.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a lattice-mast type of
jib for a mobile crane is transported from site to site
on a vehicle 2 consisting of multi-axle bogies 2a and
2b which are coupled together and provided with a
tow-bar. The jib consists of four parts (shown at 1, 1 a 1 b, ic in Figure 3) which telescope one within
another during transportation, part 1 being the
outermost. Optionally, the inner part 1c may be
permanently fitted with a head piece 11 shown in
broken lines in Figures 1 and 2. Guy ropes A
permanently connected to the head part are laid on
the jib during transportation.
Referring now to Figures 3 and 4, the jib is mounted in use on a crane vehicle having lateral supports 4, a foot piece 5 and an A-frame 7. Ropes 8 are provided for raising and lowering the A-frame, and a counterweight 9 is provided to counterbalance the jib.
Assembly takes place by positioning the crane vehicle transversely of the end of the transportation vehicle, extending the lateral supports, and lowering the A-frame into a position in which the guy ropes A may be connected to it. The foot piece 5 which is articulated to the crane vehicle is then bolted at 6 to the foot end of the jib. Subsequently, or simultaneously, the telescopic parts 1 a and 1 bare extended from the outer part 1-in the direction shown by the arrow in Figure 3. Any suitable means may be used for extending the jib parts. When the parts have reached their extended positions, they are bolted together as indicated diagrammatically at 10. Alternatively, the foot end of the jib may be pivotally connected to the crane vehicle instead of connected to a pivotal footpiece.
Operating mechanism on the crane vehicle is now operated to shorten the rope 8 and raise the A frame, thereby tightening the guy ropes. Further pivotal movement of the A frame raises the jib about its point of articulation on the crane vehicle into an operating position as shown in Figure 4. Further adjustment of the length of the ropes 8 raises or lowers the jibs as required.
1. A method of erecting the jib of a mobile crane, comprising transporting the jib into a position adjacent a crane vehicle, the parts of the jib being telescoped one within another during transportation, connecting the foot end of the jib to the crane vehicle, extending the parts of the jib and securing the extended parts together, connecting the guy ropes of the jib to a frame of the vehicle, and adjusting the inclination of the frame to raise the jib into its working position.
2. Ajib for a mobile crane comprising a plurality of telescopable parts capable of being secured one to another in an extended condition.
3. A jib according to claim 2, constituting an intermediate component between a foot piece and a head piece or other non-adjustable jib oarts.
4. Ajib according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein mechanism for extending and retracting the telescoped parts comprise spindles, ropes, chains or the like.
5. A jib according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein mechanism for extending and retracting the telescoped parts of the jib is hydraulic, comprising piston and cylinder units or the like.
6. Ajib according to any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the jib is transportable from site to site with guy ropes laid thereon.
7. A method for erecting a jib substantially as
hereinbefore described.
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Claims (8)
1. A method of erecting the jib of a mobile crane, comprising transporting the jib into a position adjacent a crane vehicle, the parts of the jib being telescoped one within another during transportation, connecting the foot end of the jib to the crane vehicle, extending the parts of the jib and securing the extended parts together, connecting the guy ropes of the jib to a frame of the vehicle, and adjusting the inclination of the frame to raise the jib into its working position.
2. Ajib for a mobile crane comprising a plurality of telescopable parts capable of being secured one to another in an extended condition.
3. A jib according to claim 2, constituting an intermediate component between a foot piece and a head piece or other non-adjustable jib oarts.
4. Ajib according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein mechanism for extending and retracting the telescoped parts comprise spindles, ropes, chains or the like.
5. A jib according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein mechanism for extending and retracting the telescoped parts of the jib is hydraulic, comprising piston and cylinder units or the like.
6. Ajib according to any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the jib is transportable from site to site with guy ropes laid thereon.
7. A method for erecting a jib substantially as
hereinbefore described.
8. Ajib substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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DE19833316365 DE3316365A1 (en) | 1983-05-05 | 1983-05-05 | QUICK ASSEMBLY BOOM FOR A VEHICLE CRANE |
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GB2139184A true GB2139184A (en) | 1984-11-07 |
GB2139184B GB2139184B (en) | 1986-10-08 |
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JP2006137559A (en) * | 2004-11-12 | 2006-06-01 | Kobelco Cranes Co Ltd | Crane |
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GB1065629A (en) * | 1965-10-01 | 1967-04-19 | Schwermaschb Kirow Veb | Rotary jib cranes |
GB1200815A (en) * | 1967-04-06 | 1970-08-05 | Coles Krane G M B H | A jib for a mobile crane |
GB1245900A (en) * | 1969-04-29 | 1971-09-08 | Case Co J I | Mobile or transportable cranes |
GB1251578A (en) * | 1969-10-03 | 1971-10-27 | ||
GB2056944A (en) * | 1979-08-17 | 1981-03-25 | Coles Cranes Ltd | Mobile telescopic jib cranes |
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US3732988A (en) * | 1970-10-12 | 1973-05-15 | Case Co J I | Jib assembly for telescoping crane boom |
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DE3030820C2 (en) * | 1979-08-17 | 1987-01-29 | Coles Cranes Ltd., Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | Mobile crane with a telescopic boom |
DE3109831C2 (en) * | 1981-03-14 | 1983-02-03 | Mannesmann AG, 4000 Düsseldorf | Self-propelled mobile crane |
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GB1065629A (en) * | 1965-10-01 | 1967-04-19 | Schwermaschb Kirow Veb | Rotary jib cranes |
GB1200815A (en) * | 1967-04-06 | 1970-08-05 | Coles Krane G M B H | A jib for a mobile crane |
GB1245900A (en) * | 1969-04-29 | 1971-09-08 | Case Co J I | Mobile or transportable cranes |
GB1251578A (en) * | 1969-10-03 | 1971-10-27 | ||
GB2056944A (en) * | 1979-08-17 | 1981-03-25 | Coles Cranes Ltd | Mobile telescopic jib cranes |
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