Patent ID: 9102505
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: B66C,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A bridge crane assembly, suitable for use in field conditions, such as crisis areas, comprising: first and second containers resting on a ground surface, the first and second containers being shipping containers, the first container being spaced apart from the second container with an ground surface region being located between corners of the first and second containers, and between longitudinal surfaces of the first and second containers; at least one horizontal crane bridge extending between the first and second containers and over the ground surface, the at least one horizontal crane bridge having a first end and an opposite, second end, the at least one crane bridge having a beam profile between the first and second ends; first and second support frame structures respectively that support the first and second ends of the at least one crane bridge; and a hoist that is carried by the at least one crane bridge in vertical alignment over the ground surface, the at least one crane bridge allowing movement of the hoist along the beam profile between the first and second ends of the at least one crane bridge in vertical alignment over the ground surface and between the first and second containers, wherein the first support frame structure comprises means for fixing the first support frame structure to the top of the first container and the second support frame structure comprises means for fixing the second support frame structure to the top of the second container, such that in use the first and second support frame structures are respectively fixed on the top of the first and second containers, the first and second support frame structures respectively support the first and second end of the at least one crane bridge, and the hoist is carried on the at least one crane bridge and positioned for lifting loads located on the ground surface region between the first and second containers, between the longitudinal surfaces of the first and second containers, and below the at least one crane bridge.