LIFTING YOKE

The present invention relates to a lifting device comprising a lifting yoke for windmill blade. In particular the present invention relates to a lifting device which is easy to transport and bring into position for the actual lifting operation.

In particular, the invention relates to a lifting device comprising a lifting yoke (1) comprising fastening means (2) connecting to a crane during operation, a support element (4, 5, 6) comprising a support surface (5) dimensioned to support an area of a unit to be lifted, connecting means (3) securing the lifting yoke (1) to the support element (4, 5, 6) during operation, and at least a part of the support element (4, 5, 6) comprises a transport frame (4) corresponding to a lower frame of a container such as a standard container. The lifting device comprises a packed state and an operational state, and in the packed state the components of the lifting device (1, 2, 3, 5, 6) are configured to fit within the dimensions of a container such as a standard container, and in the operational state the components of the lifting device (1, 2, 3, 5, 6) are configured to operate as a lifting device.