Lifting Support System

Abstract

A lifting support apparatus and system is disclosed with integrated mounting points for lifting straps. The lifting support apparatus comprises a joint shield and arc proof cover. A cable accessory is placed on the joint shield and surrounded on its sides and top by the arc proof cover. The exposed ends of the arc proof cover allow for the visible inspection of the connectors of the cable accessory. By incorporating mounting points on the joint shield, the lifting straps are prevented from sliding along the arc proof cover or becoming dislodged. Further, the joint shield includes at least one rib on its bottom surface to prevent the joint shield from bending.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lifting support apparatus, comprising:
 at least one raised side;   at least one raised end;   a body;   a substantially rigid structural support; and   at least one mounting point.   
     
     
         2 . The lifting support apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover coupled to the at least one raised side, wherein the cover comprises:
 a top; and   at least one side.   
     
     
         3 . The lifting support apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the cover is composed of an arc resistant material. 
     
     
         4 . The lifting support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one raised end is substantially curved. 
     
     
         5 . The lifting support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the structural support comprises at least one rib parallel to the at least one raised side. 
     
     
         6 . The lifting support apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the structural support further comprises at least one rib parallel to the at least one raised end. 
     
     
         7 . The lifting support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the body is composed of fiberglass. 
     
     
         8 . The lifting support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one mounting point is an opening in the body. 
     
     
         9 . A lifting support system comprising:
 a joint shield comprising:
 at least one raised side; 
 at least one curved end; 
 a body; 
 a structural support; and 
 at least one mounting point; 
   an arc proof cover comprising:
 a top; 
 at least one side; and 
 wherein the arc proof cover is coupled to the joint shield; and 
   at least one strap.   
     
     
         10 . The lifting support system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one mounting point is an opening in the body and adjacent to the at least one raised side. 
     
     
         11 . The lifting support system of  claim 9 , further comprises a grasping point. 
     
     
         12 . The lifting support system of  claim 11 , wherein the grasping point comprises an opening in the body. 
     
     
         13 . The lifting support system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one strap is coupled to the at least one mounting point. 
     
     
         14 . The lifting support system of  claim 9 , wherein the arc proof cover comprises at least one mounting point. 
     
     
         15 . A lifting support system comprising:
 a joint shield;   an arc proof cover;   at least one strap; and   a cable connector.   
     
     
         16 . The lifting support system of  claim 15 , wherein the cable connector is positioned on the joint shield. 
     
     
         17 . The lifting support system of  claim 15 , wherein the joint shield comprises:
 a structural support.   
     
     
         18 . The lifting support system of  claim 17 , wherein the structural support comprises at least two parallel ribs, wherein the ribs are tapered. 
     
     
         19 . The lifting support system of  claim 18 , wherein the at least two parallel ribs comprise a lip portion. 
     
     
         20 . The lifting support system of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one strap is positioned in an area between the at least two ribs.