摘要 |
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy load (15) from one location to another, whereby the apparatus is constructed to steer the load in order to move the load in a desired path to a set position, one embodiment directed to a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies (100, 102, 104, 106) operative to lift the load above the supporting surface (5) and then move or rotate the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks (400) in the walking machines, the lifting assembly (120) including a steering mechanism (150-200) using an actuator (250) operative for rotating, via a multi-linkage assembly 230/220, 210), whereby the lifting assembly lower structure (400/110) is rotated relative to the lifting assembly structure to set the walking machine at a desired angle so that lifting assemblies may be driven in a desired walking direction. |