摘要 |
A support assembly for handling a tower crane (2) of a type which in use is hoisted or otherwise raised up a wind turbine tower for use in handling components of a wind turbine during installation or service is disclosed, together with a method of handling, the support assembly, which may be part of a truck or vessel for transport of the crane, comprising a first support (17, 24)) which supports an end of the crane which in operation of the crane is a lower end, the first support (17, 24) having an engagement structure pivotable between a transport position where the crane is substantially horizontal to a lifting position where the crane is substantially vertical with its weight at least partly carried by the support (17, 24) and the crane end locked thereto by a locking structure (26), from where it can be hoisted up the tower. |