# US 2014/0190919 A1 · Bridge crane assembly and a method for installing the same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0190919 A1 - Document ID: US20140190919A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/820,217 - Filed: 2012-04-03 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2012-04-03 - Assignees: Calisto Oy - Inventors: Maria Rosberg - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140190919A1 ## CPC - B66C 17/06: specially adapted for particular purposes, e.g. in foundries, forges; combined with auxiliary apparatus serving particular purposes (B66C17/04 takes precedence) - B66C 19/02: collapsible {(B66C19/002, B66C19/005 takes precedence)} - B66C 23/18: specially adapted for use in particular purposes - B66C 23/206: {with supporting couples provided by iso containers} - G01N 3/24: by applying steady shearing forces (G01N3/26, G01N3/28 take precedence) - G01N 3/313: generated by explosives - G01N 3/08: by applying steady tensile or compressive forces (G01N3/28 takes precedence) - G01N 2203/0256: Triaxial, i.e. the forces being applied along three normal axes of the specimen - Y10T 29/49826: Assembling or joining - B66C: CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES ({specially adapted for lifting invalids A61G7/10;} rope, cable, or chain winding mechanisms, braking or detent devices therefor B66D; specially adapted for nuclear reactors G21) - G01N: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing apparatus or processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q) - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract The invention relates to bridge crane assembly and a method for installation of a bridge crane. The invention is especially applicable for use in service and repair of vehicles and other heavy equipment in field conditions, such as crisis areas. The bridge crane assembly is supported by two containers (91, 92), upon which there are support frames (10, 20). The support frames are fixed to the top corners of the containers with twistlocks (19a-19d, 29a-29d), and the support frames support a crane bridge (30) with a hoist (40). ## Claims ### Claim 1 A bridge crane assembly, suitable for use in field conditions, such as crisis areas, comprising a hoist (40), at least one horizontal crane bridge (30) supporting the hoist, and first and second support frame structures (10, 20) supporting the crane bridge(s) at both ends of the bridge(s) respectively, characterised in that the first support frame structure comprises means (19a-19d) for fixing the first support frame structure to the top of a first container (91) and the second support frame structure comprises means (29a-29d) for fixing the second support frame structure to the top of a second container (92). ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The bridge crane assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the support frame structure is fixed to the top corner attachment points of the container with twistlocks (19a-19d, 29a-29d). ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The bridge crane assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the support frame structures comprise horizontal support beams (13, 23) supporting the hoist bridge, wherein the hoist bridge is arranged to be movable along said support beams. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The bridge crane assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the assembly comprises the first container (91) and the second container (92). ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The bridge crane assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the parts of the assembly are designed to fit inside a container for transporting the parts of the bridge crane assembly in a container. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The bridge crane assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the bridge crane assembly comprises a tent for covering the other parts of the assembly and for protecting from environmental conditions. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The bridge crane assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the bridge crane assembly comprises an auxiliary crane for lifting and installing the parts of the bridge crane assembly on the containers. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The bridge crane assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the bridge crane assembly comprises hydraulic means (17) for erecting the supporting frames (11, 12a, 12b, 13) into final upright position. ### Claim 9 A method for installing a bridge crane, characterised in that the method comprises phases in which a first support frame structure is fixed to the top corners of a first container (4, 8), a second support frame structure is fixed to the top corners of a second container (4, 8), a crane bridge is connected on and between the first and second support frame structures (5), a hoist is connected to the crane bridge (6). ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method according to the claim 9, characterised in that the support frames are fixed to the container top corners with twistlocks (4, 8). ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method according to claim 9, characterised in that the an auxiliary crane is used in the installation for lifting and supporting the parts on the containers. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The method according to claim 9, characterised in that hydraulic erection equipment is used to erect the supporting frame structure into final upright position (7).