Title of Invention	A METHOD FOR DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLING 'CRAWLER CRANE WITH LATICE BOOM' INCLUDING ITS LOADING AND UNLOADING ON/ FROM AN APPROPRIATE TRANSPORT VEHICLE
Abstract	Accordingly, there is provided a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms. The method of unloading or reloading of all major crane parts requiring additional crane is same as described in Fig 1,2,3,4. A part of crawler crane received on a vehicle is shown in Fig. 1. Using jacks, the crane part is lifted up and inserting supports and some cross members the crane part is physically separated from the vehicle bed Fig 2 & 3. Once the crane part is physically separated then the vehicle is moved away and the crane part is ready for further assembly with other parts removed from vehicles in similar way. Referring to Fig. 5, a boom, a crane car body, a Crawler-Left & Crawler-Right, a counter weights and a Frame with ropes removed from vehicles in similar way, are aligned using tripods and chain pulley blocks to integrate with the main car body as shown in Fig 06 and the crane is now ready for use. Dismantling of the crane parts is done in reverse sequence of assembly following the same method and loaded on the vehicles for transport purpose. According to the present invention by following the method detailed here, dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles is economical, simple and easy to execute.

Title of Invention

A METHOD FOR DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLING 'CRAWLER CRANE WITH LATICE BOOM' INCLUDING ITS LOADING AND UNLOADING ON/ FROM AN APPROPRIATE TRANSPORT VEHICLE

Abstract

Accordingly, there is provided a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms. The method of unloading or reloading of all major crane parts requiring additional crane is same as described in Fig 1,2,3,4. A part of crawler crane received on a vehicle is shown in Fig. 1. Using jacks, the crane part is lifted up and inserting supports and some cross members the crane part is physically separated from the vehicle bed Fig 2 & 3. Once the crane part is physically separated then the vehicle is moved away and the crane part is ready for further assembly with other parts removed from vehicles in similar way. Referring to Fig. 5, a boom, a crane car body, a Crawler-Left & Crawler-Right, a counter weights and a Frame with ropes removed from vehicles in similar way, are aligned using tripods and chain pulley blocks to integrate with the main car body as shown in Fig 06 and the crane is now ready for use. Dismantling of the crane parts is done in reverse sequence of assembly following the same method and loaded on the vehicles for transport purpose. According to the present invention by following the method detailed here, dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles is economical, simple and easy to execute.

Full Text	-2- FIELD OF INVENTION The present Invention relates to a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Boom'. More particularly the present invention relates to a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at Wind Farms being set up in remote areas and in other areas where availability of cranes is scarce and costlier. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Wind turbines are used to convert wind energy into electrical energy. Wind turbine consists of a generator, a gearbox, a bearing housing, a hub and a plurality of blades places in a nacelle. Wind turbine boles convert the wind energy into mechanical energy resulting in slow rotation of rotors with high torque. The generator coupled to the gearbox produces electrical power. For high capacity wind turbines, the tower height is more than 40m and quite commonly above 50 m. On top of the tower, the wind turbine nacelle is fixed. The nacelle weighs about 14MT for 250KW. All high capacity wind turbine nacelles weigh more than this and whenever the nacelle is to be brought down for repair, a high capacity crane having boom length -3- sufficient to reach the nacelle and lift the naceiie safely is required. Wind farms are generally located in remote places and arrangement of crane to work in these areas is a costlier affair. Crawler crane with Lattice Booms are relatively cheaper but require an additional crane of sufficient capacity (about 50 Ton capacity additional crane is required for 100 Ton crawler crane) to reassemble and dismantle the cranes transported by vehicles. This increases the total cost and more time is taken for arrangement of two cranes at a time. Further there is loss of wind power generation as repair activity is delayed if two cranes are to be arranged at a time. An innovative solution to assemble and reassemble the 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Booms at wind farms without an additional crane brings down the cost and reduces the total time taken for repair. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is therefore, an abject of the present invention to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adoptable to handle wind electric generators at Wind Farms and other places, which eliminates the disadvantages of the prior art. Another objection of the present invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes -4- With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which is economic, simple and easy to maintain. A further object of the present invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which minimizes the brake down time of wind farm. A still further object of the present Invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which can be utilized in remote area. As yet further object of the present invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which is easy to handle. -5- SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, there is provided a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms. The method of unloading or reloading of all major crane parts requiring additional crane is same as described in Fig 1,2,3,4. A part of crawler crane received on a vehicle is shown in Fig. 1. Using jacks, the crane part is lifted up and inserting supports and some cross members the crane part is physically separated from the vehicle bed Fig 2 & 3. Once the crane part is physically separated then the vehicle is moved away and the crane part is ready for further assembly with other parts removed from vehicles in similar way. Referring to Fig. 5, a boom, a crane car body, a Crawler-Left & Crawler-Right, a counter weights and a Frame with ropes removed from vehicles in similar way, are aligned using tripods and chain pulley blocks to integrate with the main car body as shown in Fig 06 and the crane is now ready for use. Dismantling of the crane parts is done in reverse sequence of assembly following the same method and loaded on the vehicles for transport purpose. According to the present invention by following the method detailed here, dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane. -6- is including loading and unloading from transport vehicles is economical, simple and easy to execute, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING Figure 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 - Show the schematic arrangement for carrying out the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIBING OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION Reassembly Of crawler Crane The present Invention Is described herein below with reference to Figure 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. As shown in Figure - 5, the major parts of the cranes are identified as crane boom - 01, crane car body - 02, crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 dead weights -05, frame with wire ropes- 06. These parts are transported in vehicles (11) in disassembled condition and arrival of a typical part is shown in Fig 1. Referring to Fig 2 & 3, the crane part 02 is lifted up to insert two support beams 09 in between crane part 02 and vehicle bed 07, using plurality of jacks 08 as shown in Fig. 2. The jacks are then removed and the crane part 02 rests now on support beams 09 which extend sufficiently beyond the vehicle bed (07). Remove jacks 08 and place sufficient supports with plurality of jacks 10, below support beams 09 to lift and support the crane part 02. Using arrangement 10, lift crane part 02 sufficiently such that crane part 02 -7- does not rest on vehicle bed 07. Now the vehicle (11) is completely freed from the vehicle bed (07) and the vehicle (11) is moved away, Now the crane part 02 rest on support beams 09 and arrangement 10. Employing this method unload all the parts of the crawler crane as shown Fig. 6. The sequence of unloading is important as this minimizes the reassembly cycle time and facilities quick and easy reassembly of crawler crane parts. As shown in Figure - 5 & 6, the major parts of the cranes are identified as crane boom - 01, crane car body -02, crawler Assembly - 03 & 04, dead weights - 05, frame with wire ropes - 06 are aligned in a straight line. Lower the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 to ground level so that they can be moved as and when required. Referring to Fig. - 06, a chain pulley block is fixed in between the dead weights 05 and crawler Assembly - 03 & 04. The crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 together pulled towards car body 02 using chain puiley blocks. After the crawler Assembly - 03 & 4 and car body 02 are brought together and aligned they are assembled. Now the crane is mobile as a unit without boom 01 (Fig. 5 & 06), frame with wire ropes 06 and deadweight 05. Using portable 'A' Frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block these parts assembled on to the crane. As the crane is now mobile, maneuverability is increased and assembly is now easy and quick. Assemble all the booms' parts (Fig. 05 & 06, item 01) and position them at suitable height for assembling with the Car body (Fig. 05 & 06, item 02). Complete the assembly of booms and dead weights and frame with wire ropes (Fig, 05 & 06, item 06), Now the crane is ready for use. -8- DISASSEMBLY OF CRAWLER CRANE Disassembly Is done In the reverse sequence of reassembly described above. First position the crane such that all the dismantled parts can be lined up for loading on vehicles without any problem. Referring to Fig. 5, Lower the boom 01 and position them with supports at height suitable for handling by portable 'A' Frame with chain pulley bock or tripod with chain pulley block for loading on vehicle. Remove ail the connecting fasteners and boom is now detached from crane and physically stands on supports. Dismantle the sections of booms further to accommodate on available vehicles. Using portable *Af Frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block load the boom parts on vehicle and transport them. Employing this same method unloads the frame with wire ropes 06 and deadweights 05 and keep them on floor. Remove all connecting fasteners between crane car body - 02, crawler Assembly - 03 & 04. Lift the crane car body - 02 up using plurality of jacks and supports as shown in Fig. 03. Pull the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 away from crane car body -02 using, a chain pulley block fixed in between the dead weight 05 and crawler Assembly 03 & 04. The crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 should be physically away from crane car body - 02. Lift the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 up using plurality of jacks and supports as shown in Fig. 03. Drive a transport vehicle carefully under the support beams and lower the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 on the bed of the vehicle using jacks. Remove the support beams and the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 is now on the bed of the vehicle and -9- reacly for transport. Crane car body 02 is already lifted up. Drive a transport vehicle carefully under the support beams of crane car body 02 and using jacks lower the car body on the bed of the vehicle. Remove the support beams and the crane car body 02 is now ready for transport. Using portable 'A' Frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block, load the frame with wire ropes 06 and deadweights 05 on a vehicle and they are ready for transport. Ail parts of the crawler crane are now ready for transport. -10- WE CLAIM 1. A method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Boom' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms being setup in remote area, the method comprises:- transporting Trawler Cranes with Lattice Boom' in dismantled condition by means of a vehicle (11) to the destination point; unloading a boom (1), a crawler assembly (03 & 04), a deadweights (05), a from with wire rod (06) from the vehicle (11); engaging a plurality of jacks (08) to lift up crane part (02) from the vehicle bed (07) for inserting two support beam (09) in between crane part (02) and vehicle bed (07); removing jacks leaving crane part (02), to be rest on supporting beam (09) which extend sufficiently beyond the vehicle bed (07); placing sufficient support below the extended part of the beam (09) by means of a plurality of jacks (10) show that crane part (02) does not rest on vehicle bed (07); allowing the vehicle (11) to move out; placing crane boom (01) crane car body (02), crawler Assembly - (03 04)and frame with wine rope (06); dead weight (05) in a strength line; fixing a chain pulley block in between the dead weights (05) and crawler Assemble(03 & 04); -11- pulling the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) towards car body (02) by means of a chain pulley block; assembling the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) and car body (02) by taking together; mounting of boom (01), frame with wire ropes (06) and dead weight (05) in right position by means of a portable 'A' frame with chain pulley or tripod with chain pulley block. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the method of dismantling of crawler crane comprises:- placing the crane in such a position that all the dismantled parts can be lived up for loading on vehicles whiteout problem; lowering the boom (01) and positioning them with supports at height suitable for handling by portable 'A' from with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block for lading on vehicle (11); removing ail the connecting fasteners, the boom is detached from crane and physically stands on supports; dismantling the sections of booms (01) further to accommodate on available vehicles (11); loading the boom parts (01) on vehicle by means of portable 'A' from with chain pulley block; dismantling from with wire ropes (06) and deadweight (05) and store them on floor. removing all connecting fasteners between crane car body (02) crawler Assembly (03 & 04); lifting the crane car body by means of a plurality of jacks (10) and support(09); -12- taking out the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) away form crane car body (02) by means of a chain pulley block fixed in between the dead weight (05) and crawler Assembly (03 & 04); lifting up the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) by means of a plurality of jacks (10) and supporting means (09). placing the transport vehicle carefully under the support beams (05) and lowering the crawler Assembly 03 & 04 on the bed of vehicle (07) using jacks. removing the supporting beams and the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) is on the bed of the vehicle. placing a transport vehicle carefully under the support beams of crane car body (02) and using jacks lower the car body on the bed of the vehicle. removing the supporting beam (09). loading the frame with wire ropes (06) and deadweights (05) on the vehicle (11) by using portable 'A' frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block transporting the return of crawler crane. 3. A method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Boom' without the use of additional crane. Including loading and unloading from transport vehicles as substantially described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. Accordingly, there is provided a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms. The method of unloading or reloading of all major crane parts requiring additional crane is same as described in Fig 1,2,3,4. A part of crawler crane received on a vehicle is shown in Fig. 1. Using jacks, the crane part is lifted up and inserting supports and some cross members the crane part is physically separated from the vehicle bed Fig 2 & 3. Once the crane part is physically separated then the vehicle is moved away and the crane part is ready for further assembly with other parts removed from vehicles in similar way. Referring to Fig. 5, a boom, a crane car body, a Crawler-Left & Crawler-Right, a counter weights and a Frame with ropes removed from vehicles in similar way, are aligned using tripods and chain pulley blocks to integrate with the main car body as shown in Fig 06 and the crane is now ready for use. Dismantling of the crane parts is done in reverse sequence of assembly following the same method and loaded on the vehicles for transport purpose. According to the present invention by following the method detailed here, dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane. including loading and unloading from transport vehicles is economical, simple and easy to execute.

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FIELD OF INVENTION
The present Invention relates to a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Boom'. More particularly the present invention relates to a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at Wind Farms being set up in remote areas and in other areas where availability of cranes is scarce and costlier.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Wind turbines are used to convert wind energy into electrical energy. Wind turbine consists of a generator, a gearbox, a bearing housing, a hub and a plurality of blades places in a nacelle. Wind turbine boles convert the wind energy into mechanical energy resulting in slow rotation of rotors with high torque. The generator coupled to the gearbox produces electrical power. For high capacity wind turbines, the tower height is more than 40m and quite commonly above 50 m. On top of the tower, the wind turbine nacelle is fixed. The nacelle weighs about 14MT for 250KW. All high capacity wind turbine nacelles weigh more than this and whenever the nacelle is to be brought down for repair, a high capacity crane having boom length

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sufficient to reach the nacelle and lift the naceiie safely is required. Wind farms are generally located in remote places and arrangement of crane to work in these areas is a costlier affair. Crawler crane with Lattice Booms are relatively cheaper but require an additional crane of sufficient capacity (about 50 Ton capacity additional crane is required for 100 Ton crawler crane) to reassemble and dismantle the cranes transported by vehicles. This increases the total cost and more time is taken for arrangement of two cranes at a time. Further there is loss of wind power generation as repair activity is delayed if two cranes are to be arranged at a time. An innovative solution to assemble and reassemble the 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Booms at wind farms without an additional crane brings down the cost and reduces the total time taken for repair.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore, an abject of the present invention to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adoptable to handle wind electric generators at Wind Farms and other places, which eliminates the disadvantages of the prior art.
Another objection of the present invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes

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With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which is economic, simple and easy to maintain.
A further object of the present invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which minimizes the brake down time of wind farm.
A still further object of the present Invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which can be utilized in remote area.
As yet further object of the present invention is to propose a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms, which is easy to handle.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, there is provided a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms. The method of unloading or reloading of all major crane parts requiring additional crane is same as described in Fig 1,2,3,4. A part of crawler crane received on a vehicle is shown in Fig. 1. Using jacks, the crane part is lifted up and inserting supports and some cross members the crane part is physically separated from the vehicle bed Fig 2 & 3. Once the crane part is physically separated then the vehicle is moved away and the crane part is ready for further assembly with other parts removed from vehicles in similar way. Referring to Fig. 5, a boom, a crane car body, a Crawler-Left & Crawler-Right, a counter weights and a Frame with ropes removed from vehicles in similar way, are aligned using tripods and chain pulley blocks to integrate with the main car body as shown in Fig 06 and the crane is now ready for use. Dismantling of the crane parts is done in reverse sequence of assembly following the same method and loaded on the vehicles for transport purpose.
According to the present invention by following the method detailed here, dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms' without the use of additional crane.

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including loading and unloading from transport vehicles is economical, simple and easy to execute,
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
Figure 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 - Show the schematic arrangement for carrying out the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIBING OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
Reassembly Of crawler Crane
The present Invention Is described herein below with reference to Figure 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. As shown in Figure - 5, the major parts of the cranes are identified as crane boom - 01, crane car body - 02, crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 dead weights -05, frame with wire ropes- 06. These parts are transported in vehicles (11) in disassembled condition and arrival of a typical part is shown in Fig 1. Referring to Fig 2 & 3, the crane part 02 is lifted up to insert two support beams 09 in between crane part 02 and vehicle bed 07, using plurality of jacks 08 as shown in Fig. 2. The jacks are then removed and the crane part 02 rests now on support beams 09 which extend sufficiently beyond the vehicle bed (07). Remove jacks 08 and place sufficient supports with plurality of jacks 10, below support beams 09 to lift and support the crane part 02. Using arrangement 10, lift crane part 02 sufficiently such that crane part 02

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does not rest on vehicle bed 07. Now the vehicle (11) is completely freed from the vehicle bed (07) and the vehicle (11) is moved away, Now the crane part 02 rest on support beams 09 and arrangement 10. Employing this method unload all the parts of the crawler crane as shown Fig. 6. The sequence of unloading is important as this minimizes the reassembly cycle time and facilities quick and easy reassembly of crawler crane parts. As shown in Figure - 5 & 6, the major parts of the cranes are identified as crane boom - 01, crane car body -02, crawler Assembly - 03 & 04, dead weights - 05, frame with wire ropes - 06 are aligned in a straight line. Lower the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 to ground level so that they can be moved as and when required. Referring to Fig. - 06, a chain pulley block is fixed in between the dead weights 05 and crawler Assembly - 03 & 04. The crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 together pulled towards car body 02 using chain puiley blocks. After the crawler Assembly - 03 &
4 and car body 02 are brought together and aligned they are
assembled. Now the crane is mobile as a unit without boom 01 (Fig.
5 & 06), frame with wire ropes 06 and deadweight 05. Using
portable 'A' Frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley
block these parts assembled on to the crane. As the crane is now
mobile, maneuverability is increased and assembly is now easy and
quick. Assemble all the booms' parts (Fig. 05 & 06, item 01) and
position them at suitable height for assembling with the Car
body (Fig. 05 & 06, item 02). Complete the assembly of booms and
dead weights and frame with wire ropes (Fig, 05 & 06, item 06), Now
the crane is ready for use.

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DISASSEMBLY OF CRAWLER CRANE
Disassembly Is done In the reverse sequence of reassembly described above. First position the crane such that all the dismantled parts can be lined up for loading on vehicles without any problem. Referring to Fig. 5, Lower the boom 01 and position them with supports at height suitable for handling by portable 'A' Frame with chain pulley bock or tripod with chain pulley block for loading on vehicle. Remove ail the connecting fasteners and boom is now detached from crane and physically stands on supports. Dismantle the sections of booms further to accommodate on available vehicles. Using portable *Af Frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block load the boom parts on vehicle and transport them. Employing this same method unloads the frame with wire ropes 06 and deadweights 05 and keep them on floor. Remove all connecting fasteners between crane car body - 02, crawler Assembly - 03 & 04. Lift the crane car body - 02 up using plurality of jacks and supports as shown in Fig. 03. Pull the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 away from crane car body -02 using, a chain pulley block fixed in between the dead weight 05 and crawler Assembly 03 & 04. The crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 should be physically away from crane car body - 02. Lift the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 up using plurality of jacks and supports as shown in Fig. 03. Drive a transport vehicle carefully under the support beams and lower the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 on the bed of the vehicle using jacks. Remove the support beams and the crawler Assembly - 03 & 04 is now on the bed of the vehicle and

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reacly for transport. Crane car body 02 is already lifted up. Drive a transport vehicle carefully under the support beams of crane car body 02 and using jacks lower the car body on the bed of the vehicle. Remove the support beams and the crane car body 02 is now ready for transport. Using portable 'A' Frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block, load the frame with wire ropes 06 and deadweights 05 on a vehicle and they are ready for transport. Ail parts of the crawler crane are now ready for transport.

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WE CLAIM
1. A method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Boom' without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles, adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms being setup in remote area, the method comprises:-
transporting Trawler Cranes with Lattice Boom' in dismantled condition by means of a vehicle (11) to the destination point;
unloading a boom (1), a crawler assembly (03 & 04), a deadweights (05), a from with wire rod (06) from the vehicle (11);
engaging a plurality of jacks (08) to lift up crane part (02) from the vehicle bed (07) for inserting two support beam (09) in between crane part (02) and vehicle bed (07);
removing jacks leaving crane part (02), to be rest on supporting beam (09) which extend sufficiently beyond the vehicle bed (07);
placing sufficient support below the extended part of the beam (09) by means of a plurality of jacks (10) show that crane part (02) does not rest on vehicle bed (07); allowing the vehicle (11) to move out;
placing crane boom (01) crane car body (02), crawler Assembly - (03 04)and frame with wine rope (06); dead weight (05) in a strength line;
fixing a chain pulley block in between the dead weights (05)
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pulling the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) towards car body (02) by means of a chain pulley block;
assembling the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) and car body (02) by taking together;
mounting of boom (01), frame with wire ropes (06) and dead weight (05) in right position by means of a portable 'A' frame with chain pulley or tripod with chain pulley block. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the method of dismantling of crawler crane comprises:-
placing the crane in such a position that all the dismantled parts can be lived up for loading on vehicles whiteout problem;
lowering the boom (01) and positioning them with supports at height suitable for handling by portable 'A' from with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block for lading on vehicle (11);
removing ail the connecting fasteners, the boom is detached from crane and physically stands on supports;
dismantling the sections of booms (01) further to accommodate on available vehicles (11);
loading the boom parts (01) on vehicle by means of portable 'A' from with chain pulley block;
dismantling from with wire ropes (06) and deadweight (05) and store them on floor.
removing all connecting fasteners between crane car body (02) crawler Assembly (03 & 04);
lifting the crane car body by means of a plurality of jacks (10)
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taking out the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) away form crane car body (02) by means of a chain pulley block fixed in between the dead weight (05) and crawler Assembly (03 & 04);
lifting up the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) by means of a plurality of jacks (10) and supporting means (09).
placing the transport vehicle carefully under the support beams (05) and lowering the crawler Assembly 03 & 04 on the bed of vehicle (07) using jacks.
removing the supporting beams and the crawler Assembly (03 & 04) is on the bed of the vehicle.
placing a transport vehicle carefully under the support beams of crane car body (02) and using jacks lower the car body on the bed of the vehicle.
removing the supporting beam (09).
loading the frame with wire ropes (06) and deadweights (05) on the vehicle (11) by using portable 'A' frame with chain pulley block or tripod with chain pulley block
transporting the return of crawler crane.
3. A method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity 'Crawler Cranes with Lattice Boom' without the use of additional crane. Including loading and unloading from transport vehicles as substantially described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Accordingly, there is provided a method for dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane, including loading and unloading from transport vehicles adaptable to handle wind electric generators at wind farms. The method of unloading or reloading of all major crane parts requiring additional crane is same as described in Fig 1,2,3,4. A part of crawler crane received on a vehicle is shown in Fig. 1. Using jacks, the crane part is lifted up and inserting supports and some cross members the crane part is physically separated from the vehicle bed Fig 2 & 3. Once the crane part is physically separated then the vehicle is moved away and the crane part is ready for further assembly with other parts removed from vehicles in similar way. Referring to Fig. 5, a boom, a crane car body, a Crawler-Left & Crawler-Right, a counter weights and a Frame with ropes removed from vehicles in similar way, are aligned using tripods and chain pulley blocks to integrate with the main car body as shown in Fig 06 and the crane is now ready for use. Dismantling of the crane parts is done in reverse sequence of assembly following the same method and loaded on the vehicles for transport purpose.
According to the present invention by following the method detailed here, dismantling and reassembly of high capacity "Crawler Cranes With Lattice Booms" without the use of additional crane.

including loading and unloading from transport vehicles is economical, simple and easy to execute.

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0313-kol-2007-abstract.pdf

0313-kol-2007-assignment.pdf

0313-kol-2007-claims.pdf

0313-kol-2007-correspondence other.pdf

0313-kol-2007-description(complete).pdf

0313-kol-2007-drawings.pdf

0313-kol-2007-form1.pdf

0313-kol-2007-form2.pdf

0313-kol-2007-form3.pdf

313-KOL-2007-(02-02-2012)-EXAMINATION REPORT REPLY RECIEVED.PDF

313-KOL-2007-(02-02-2012)-OTHERS.pdf

313-KOL-2007-(16-04-2012)-AMANDED CLAIMS.pdf

313-KOL-2007-(16-04-2012)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

313-KOL-2007--(02-02-2012)--OTHERS.pdf

313-KOL-2007--(02-02-2012)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

313-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE 1.1.pdf

313-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

313-KOL-2007-EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

313-KOL-2007-FORM 18.pdf

313-KOL-2007-FORM 3.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GPA.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-ABSTRACT.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-CLAIMS.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-DRAWINGS.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-FORM 1.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-FORM 2.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-LETTER PATENT.pdf

313-KOL-2007-GRANTED-SPECIFICATION.pdf

313-KOL-2007-OTHERS.pdf

313-KOL-2007-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT.pdf

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Patent Number

253199

Indian Patent Application Number

313/KOL/2007

PG Journal Number

27/2012

Publication Date

06-Jul-2012

Grant Date

04-Jul-2012

Date of Filing

05-Mar-2007

Name of Patentee

BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

Applicant Address

REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIVISION (ROD), PLOT NO:9/1, DJBLOCK 3RD FLOOR, KARUNAMOYEE, SALT LAKE CITY, KOLKATA-700091

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	SHRI KODIMANGALAM SETHURAMA SARMA KRITHIVASAN	BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED, RANIPET-632406
2	SHRI KOTHANDA MARUGAN ASOGAN	BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED, RANIPET-632406

PCT International Classification Number

B66C23/00

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
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