Transport apparatus for assembly component and method of using transport apparatus

A method for moving an assembly component having a first side including a plurality of transversely-angled bores, comprising:

• engaging first and second stepped dowels in the first and second bores, respectively, so that a portion of the dowel protrudes from the bore;
• and
• securing the protruding portions of the stepped dowels to each other with a flexible cord, a central portion of the flexible cord extending between the first and second dowels;
• adjusting the central portion of the flexible cord to have a length that prevents the secured stepped dowels from disengaging from the bores;
• and
• engaging a moving device to the central portion of the flexible cord;
• and
• using the engaged moving device to manipulate the assembly component from a first configuration to a second configuration.

An apparatus for handling an assembly component having a first side including a plurality of transversely-angled bores, the transport apparatus comprising:

• first and second stepped dowels for engaging first and second bores, respectively;
• and
• a flexible cord for securing the stepped dowels to each other;
• wherein the stepped dowels engage the bores so that a portion of the stepped dowels protrudes from the bore, the engaged stepped dowels extending toward a longitudinal axis of the assembly component;
• wherein first and second portions of the flexible cord secure the protruding portions of the first and second stepped dowels, respectively, with a central portion therebetween, so that a length between the first and second cord portions is short enough to allow the engaged stepped dowels to disengage from the bores;
• and
• wherein when the transport apparatus is engaged to the assembly component, the assembly component can be moved by engaging a lifting device to the central portion of the flexible cord.