Patent ID: 9187194
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: A47B,B01D,B01J,B21B,B21C,B21D,B23K,B65B,B65G,B66C,B66F,E04G,E04H,F24F,F25J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for distributing the weight of a column section during lifting by a crane, the system comprising: a roundness ring disposed about an outer circumference of the column section, the roundness ring configured to provide support to the column section such that the column section maintains a substantially cylindrical shape during movement of the column section; a plurality of shims configured to be wedged between the roundness ring and the outer circumference of the column section to improve the fit between the roundness ring and the column section; a plurality of lifting lugs, wherein each lifting lug is configured to receive a lifting force from the crane and transfer this lifting force to the roundness ring; and a plurality of reinforcement pads, wherein each reinforcement pad is attached to the outer surface of the column section, wherein at least a portion of each lifting hug is attached to one of the reinforcement pads.