Abstract: The invention describes a clamp for rails that is produced from resilient steel bar with multiple bends. The first section (11) of the rail clamp (9, 10) is essentially horizontally arranged, while the last section (14) rests on the rail flange (5). The second section (12) curves upwards in the vertical plane that passes through the first section (11). The remaining sections of the clamp lie all on the side of the first section that faces the rail. The fastening arrangement comprises an anchoring part (20) where the supporting surface (23) for a supporting section of the clamp (9, 10) is located essentially vertically above the locating hole (24) of the clamp (9, 10). That produces a relatively short clamp requiring a minimum of material.

Abstract: A sight-testing ambulance bus for performing ophthalmologic examinations and providing appropriate spectacles expediently in rural areas, in which the instruments being sensitive against mechanical vibration of the chassis of the bus excited by movement in the bus are supported independently from the bus by support rods extended through holes in the bus-floor and standing on the ground under the bus. The support rods are fixed on the bus floor when the bus is moving and shock-absorbers protecting the instruments from vibrations when the bus is driven.

Abstract: A cup holder for employment within the passenger area of a vehicle. The cup holder is built into a vehicle trim structure such as a door trim panel so as to be incorporated as an integral part of the vehicle's interior and minimize bulk, attachment and support requirements. The cup holder comprises two plate members having edges which are connected to each other by a hinge, and opposite edges which are movably connected to a housing carried in the trim panel. One plate covers a access opening to the housing in the trim panel and movement thereof carries the second plate from a stowed position behind and parallel with the first plane to a cup supporting position in which the second plate projects horizontally from the trim panel.

Abstract: A removable cover for a pick-up truck bed, including a plurality of inverted "U"-shaped frames standing upright and a windowed vinyl canopy rested thereupon.

Abstract: A cup holder for employment within the passenger area of a vehicle. The cup holder is built into a vehicle console structure so as to be incorporated as an integral part of the vehicle's interior and minimize bulk, attachment and support requirements. The cup holder may be formed in a sliding panel on the console with the sliding panel controlling access to an additional cup holder.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a take-down seat for an automobile, which comprises a pair of side supports pivotally connected to the floor of the vehicle, seat cushion and seat back portions detachably mounted to the side supports to constitute a back-mounted rear seat on the floor.

Abstract: In a protective automobile separator, a screen like divider to be installed between the front and rear seats. "L" shaped brackets secure the divider to the inner walls of the automobile. The "L" shaped brackets have centrally located longitudinal slots through which is bolted an adaptor bar which runs along side the divider. The longitudinal slots allow the adaptor bar to be placed at a predetermined location between the divider and the inner wall of the automobile in order to prevent a passenger from reaching around the separator.

Abstract: A synthetic resin vehicle wheel cover includes first and second mounting elements integrally formed with the cover. The first mounting elements include at least two cylindrical projections which project from the inner surface of the cover with the projections positioned along a circle about the center axis of the cover so that the projections are adapted to fit over and firmly grasp wheel fastening nuts. The second mounting means includes projections which project inwardly from the periphery of the cover so that the projections are adapted to fixedly engage with the tire receiving rim.

Abstract: A trolley is provided as a carriage with rollers running on a rail, and a cable suspension in form of a flexible loop element is suspended from this trolley carriage. The loop element has its end interconnected in the area of suspension, and carries in its lower portion a curved cable supporting platform against which the cable is fastened by means of a flexible clamping band extending through lateral slots of the loop element.

Abstract: Roll-up cover apparatus for an open sided trailer box including a top rail, a flexible cover downwardly depending from the top rail, a torque tube for winding or unwinding the cover thereon, a plurality of laterally spaced straps, and one or more winches engaging the straps for placing selective tension thereon. In one embodiment the torque tube is contained below a bottom rail for placing tension on the cover itself and in a second embodiment the torque tube rest on the bottom rail with the cover defining an apron overlapping the bottom of the side opening for placement on the floor of the trailer box when hauling bulk goods and for placement over the outside of the bottom rail when hauling non-bulk goods.

Abstract: An improved wheel trim construction is disclosed herein which is particularly well suited for fabrication of simulated wire wheel trim of the floating center design. The wheel trim of the present invention requires assembly of only four components which assembly is further facilitated by the provision of integrally formed fastening arrangements which cooperate to provide a secure rattle-free wheel trim assembly.

Abstract: A running board toolbox combination is made for pickups and recreational vehicles. The top plate of the toolbox functions as a running board when closed. The toolbox is attached to the vehicle by a flexible sheet upon each end. Each sheet fits the contours of the wheel well to which it is attached. The top plate opens by sliding into a slot at the back of the box. When closed, the top plate is held in place by a lock bolt against the lip at front. Weather stripping between the top plate and the main body of the box keep the box weatherproof. Furthermore, faces depending from the top plate overlap all edges of the box to prevent water from running into the box. Drainage is provided for the water.

Abstract: A transport, such as a trailer, for hauling vehicles has ramps for supporting the wheels of the vehicles. Each ramp has a plurality of longitudinally spaced transverse pins which are sufficiently close together to provide a track over which the wheels of the vehicles may travel during loading and unloading. The pins are removable so that selected pins may be removed to provide pockets to receive the wheels for transit.

Abstract: An improved counterbalanced tailgate for dump boxes including a continuous pivot shaft which extends across the entire width of the gate bottom and is rotatably contained within the gate and extends through the sides thereof. One or more heavy duty helical springs are coaxially mounted about the shaft with one end of each spring being attached to the shaft, and the other either affixed to or bearing against a portion of the tailgate so that the springs resiliently resist rotation of the shaft about its longitudinal axis. A bayonette type latching arm is rigidly attached to each protruding shaft end, and an opening is provided in the lower side wall of the dump body on each side to receive the latching arms.

Abstract: A device for reducing air drag on highway vehicles includes a fabric enclosure mounted on the rear end of the vehicle which is self-inflated by a pressure differential between the outer and inner surfaces of the fabric enclosure created by the forward movement of the vehicle. The enclosure includes an inner flat fabric web and an outer shaped fabric web in a frame which is removably secured to the vehicle by mounting pins extending through hingedly mounted angles. The device may also be mounted on the rear of the forward trailer of a tandem trailer or behind the cab of a tractor-trailer having a cab mounted fairing device.

Abstract: An arrangement in an automotive vehicle for converting the vehicle from a first vehicle mode in which a protective barrier extends transversally between a forward vehicle compartment and a rearward vehicle compartment, and a second mode in which the vehicle has the form of a dormer-type vehicle providing at least one sleeping berth. The arrangement comprises an elongated transverse support beam which is attached to the floor of the vehicle at right angles to a longitudinal vehicle center line and which has first, second and third arrays of hinges arranged in given mutual relationship thereon. A first elongated sheet-like member is detachably connected to a first selected array of the hinges, for movement between a substantially vertical position in which it forms a barrier across the vehicle seat structure, and a horizontal position in which it forms part of a bed structure.

Abstract: A pair of support members are arranged for mounting on the floor of a vehicle cargo area and support a cargo box by rollers for movement between forward and rearward positions to provide easy access for loading and unloading the box at the rear of the cargo area. The support members and box have engaging latch portions providing latching stops for the box in forward, rearward and intermediate positions. The rearward end of the box is open and is arranged to be closed by the rear door of the vehicle cargo area. Roller support of the box is such that it has a cantilevered support in its rearwardmost position which is horizontal and in alignment with its line of travel. The box has reinforcement therearound so as to hold cargo and also serves as a liner to protect the cargo area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a loading platform construction, primarily intended for light trucks, with a loading platform consisting of a combination of a thin sheet (24) and corrugated sheet (23) arranged on a support frame and equipped with collapsible side flaps (9) which can be fully inserted under the side edges of the loading platform, the side edges entirely lacking support beams outside the support frame.

Abstract: A boot assembly (28) for covering a stored vehicle convertible top includes a boot (30) of flexible material having an inner edge (32) with detachable fasteners (34) and having an outer edge (40) to which a U-shaped rod (38) of the boot assembly is secured. This U-shaped rod (38) of the boot assembly (28) provides outward loading that cooperates with the detachable fasteners in securing the boot (30) over the stored convertible top while also permitting convenient storage by detaching and bending the U shape of the boot assembly to an enclosed shape. Latch members (46) on the ends of rod (38) and latch retainers (48) on the vehicle cooperate with the detachable fasteners and the outward loading in securing the boot assembly to the vehicle. A storage bag (50) is also preferably provided for storing the boot assembly in its enclosed shape after removal from the vehicle.

Abstract: A self-propelled bus-type vehicular structure for use as a mobile restaurant. The vehicle has separately defined portions for food preparation and food service and consumption. The vehicle provides a restaurant facility during ground transit to simultaneously combine the functions of eating with those of sight-seeing. The restaurant furniture relating to both food service and consumption is particularly configured for use in a vehicular structure and particularly adapted for use during transit of that structure.