ERECTOR Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; lifting and transportation facilities for servicing long length loads, for instance, missiles. SUBSTANCE: erector has base 1, support 4 coupled with base through hinge joint 3, and system to preserve position of load placed on erector. The latter has two U-shaped frames interconnected through uprights 23 and hydraulic cylinders 25. Outer U-shaped frame is hinge-coupled with beams 12. Beams are connected by hydraulic cylinders 13 and hinge-secured on support 4 by their ends. System includes also control unit. Erector provides fitting one load onto the other, without auxiliary mounting equipment, maintaining constant position of one of loads over entire trajectory of movement in process of installation. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 3 cl, 4 dwg