Patent ID: 8727690
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: B63B,E02B,E04H,F03D,F05B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A handler for handling at least one component of a windmill, comprising: at least one blade grip to releasably receive at least one blade of the windmill, the at least blade one grip comprising grip portions operatively connected together, the grip portions openable to receive the at least one blade and closable thereabout, the grip portions comprising at least one foot having a flat surface positionable on a base to support the at least one blade a distance above the base when the grip portions are closed about the at least one blade; and a bracing operatively connectable to the at least one blade grip, the bracing receivable by a carrier for transport thereby whereby the at least one blade is transportable by the carrier; wherein the at least one blade grip further comprises a tower grip operatively connectable to the at least one foot by a saddle bar, the tower grip comprising at least two grips configured to encircle a tower unit; wherein the tower grip and the at least one blade grip cooperatively grip and secure the tower unit and the at least one blade during transfer.