Manitowoc has been granted a patent for a mounting/dismounting device for connecting pins in crane structures. The device includes a rod with a screwdriver head, a base with a nut, a proximal stop, and a bushing for easy assembly and disassembly of frame elements. GlobalData’s report on Manitowoc gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

Smarter leaders trust GlobalData

Report-cover

Data Insights The Manitowoc Co - Company Profile

Buy the Report

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Manitowoc, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Manitowoc's grant share as of March 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Mounting/dismounting device for connecting pin assembly in crane structure

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: The Manitowoc Co Inc

A mounting/dismounting device for connecting pins in crane structures has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11951577B2). The device includes a rod with a head for a screwdriver, a base supporting a nut, a proximal stop, and a bushing that can be configured for mounting or dismounting. The base features a support sleeve for the nut, allowing for rotation and translation in both configurations. Longitudinal grooves secure the nut in place during mounting and dismounting, with additional features like magnets for stability and a mechanical lock for axial blocking.

The system also includes a mounting method involving positioning the connecting pin, mounting the bushing and base, and using a screwdriver to drive the rod into the nut, facilitating the assembly of frame elements. A dismounting method is detailed for removing the connecting pin by reversing the process, with the device aiding in the controlled extraction of the pin. The assembly kit includes the mounting/dismounting device, connecting pins, and a screwdriver, providing a comprehensive solution for end-to-end assembly of crane structures. The patent covers various configurations and features of the device, ensuring efficient and precise mounting and dismounting processes for crane construction.

To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Manitowoc, buy the report here.

Data Insights

From

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.

GlobalData

GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.

GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.