Patent ID: 6716018
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
A hub transport mechanism, the hub having a shaft, the hub transport mechanism comprising:an elongated bar having a first end and a second end; a clamp configured to engage the shaft of the hub, the clamp disposed at the first end of the elongated bar; a hoisting connector residing on the elongated bar intermediate the first end and the second end, the hoisting connector being configured to receive a connector from a hoisting system, and being configured to swivel about the radial axis of the elongated bar; a counter-weight; and a counter-weight connector for connecting the counter-weight to the elongated bar, the counter-weight connector permitting slidable movement of the counter-weight along the elongated bar proximate to the second end, the counter-weight connector also being configured to swivel about the radial axis of the elongated bar.