Abstract: The restraint and retractor assembly described and claimed herein are for securing a wheelchair to a support while the wheelchair is in transit. In one embodiment, the system includes at least one securement assembly having a configuration in which a portion of the wheelchair is secured in the vehicle. In this embodiment, the securement assembly includes a retractor secured to the vehicle and a restraint that has both of its ends secured to or near the retractor and a middle segment extends to and from a spool in the refractor, a middle segment is connected to the wheelchair by a connector and passes through an opening in the connector, providing a double length of flexible webbing to secure the wheelchair to the support surface.

Abstract: A dump body which dissuades material from sitting on a top surface of a sidewall of the dump body and thereby reduces spillage while hauling material is disclosed. The dump body may additionally allow an operator of a loader to clearly distinguish the edge of the dump body to facilitate loading and reduce structural damage. The dump body may further create a lower center of gravity while hauling the same payload, which may reduce the risk of rolling the dump body. The dump body may include a pair of sidewalls attached on opposing sides of a bottom wall and extending upwardly, with each having a top surface inclined toward an interior of the dump body. The incline may start at an inside edge of the sidewall and extend upwardly to an outside edge of the sidewall residing at a very outer extent of the sidewall.

Abstract: A side rail of a floor assembly of a trailer, such as a flatbed trailer, including a channel formed in a top wall of the side rail and an aperture formed in the top wall of the side rail at a location spaced-apart from the channel. The channel extends along a length of the side rail and is configured to receive a first cargo restraint device therein. The aperture is configured to receive a second cargo restraint device therein.

Abstract: A truck body that efficiently hauls homogeneous and cohesive materials that typically coagulate and adhere together in one consolidated mass. The adhesion of this consolidated mass to the surface of the truck body is minimized and the build up of “carryback” is effectively prevented during haul cycles. Hauled amalgamated materials are dumped from the truck body such that the amalgamation breaks up and is safely dumped. One typical material that displays such a coagulated conglomerate massing is “oil sands” from which oil is extracted. The body design encourages the material to break up as it is dumped by using outwardly tapered walls and a non-linear edge from which the loaded material falls.

Abstract: A fastening belt structure for a trolley contains: a first body, a second body, and a third body. The first body includes a female buckle disposed on a first end thereof and its second end mounted on a support post of a first side of the trolley. The second body includes a male buckle fixed on a first end thereof and an engagement unit secured on a second end thereof. The third body includes a first end coupled with a support post of a second side of the trolley and includes a second end inserted through the engagement unit and being a tail segment. The engagement unit includes a connection portion for connecting with the second body, a stopping plate, a first recess and a second recess which are configured to insert the third body, and an engaging plate rotatably coupled with the second recess.

Abstract: A hay strap hook for positioning and holding a strap straight in place over rows of hay stacks or bales on a trailer for tightening the strap in place is disclosed. The hay strap hook is comprised of two upper vertical arms that are connected at their lower end individually to one end of two horizontal arms, two lower vertical arms connected at their upper end individually to other end of the two horizontal arms, a central bar joining the two horizontal arms together, and a pole joined at the center of the bottom of the central bar. To use the hay strap hook, use the pole to reach the straps on the top of the hay bales, use the upper vertical arms to lift the strap, turn the hook half over and poke the pointed ends into a hay bale that is held by the strap while tightening the strap across hay bales to trailer on other side.

Abstract: Transportation assemblies for rotor blades are provided. A transportation assembly includes a protection cap including a nose portion and a plurality of sidewall portions extending from the nose portion, the protection cap having a generally U-shaped cross-sectional profile. The transportation assembly further includes a restraint assembly including a first protrusion and a second protrusion each extending from the protection cap, the first protrusion and the second protrusion spaced apart along a width of the protection cap.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a mounting system for attaching a container to a vehicle adapted to resist loads imparted by the container to the mounting system in sequential stages. In one exemplary mounting system a first spring is configured to elastically compress when subjected to an initiation load that exceeds a load imparted to the first spring by the container under static conditions. The first spring may have a useable load range from the initiation load to a maximum load at which the first spring is fully bottomed out. A first deformable member is disposed serially with respect to the first spring, and configured to remain substantially un-deformed until subjected to a first deformation threshold load that equals or exceeds the maximum load at which the first spring is fully bottomed out.

Abstract: An articulated motor vehicle comprising: a body having a forward part and a rearward part, the forward part being articulated to the rearward part; and a load carrier, wherein the load carrier is disposed on the forward part of the vehicle and the rearward part is configured to support an operator, the forward part being engageable by the operator to steer the vehicle.

Abstract: A multibox for vehicles includes a housing, a sliding plate, a cover and a knob unit. The housing has a receiving space for receiving articles. The sliding plate is disposed around the housing to translate forward and rearward by a force of a spring of the housing. The cover finishes a front surface of the receiving space of the housing and is supported on the sliding plate by a hinge structure though hinge arms thereof. The cover is rotated upward and downward by a force of a spring. The knob unit is disposed at one side of a front surface of the housing to lock or unlock the housing and the cover through a pushing operation. The multibox is opened and closed by translation of the sliding plate and rotation of the cover.

Abstract: A portable and adjustable motorcycle wheel support including a wheel chock and a support post is provided. The wheel chock includes a first side member and a second side member, each extending from a base. The first side member and the second side member form a receptacle in between sized to secure a wheel within. The support post extends laterally from the wheel chock, and is formed to support the wheel chock in an upright position. The support post is extendable in length to secure the present invention in different sized truck beds and trailers.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes: a chassis (1); a seat (6) arranged on the chassis; a cargo bed (8) arranged behind the seat and supported in a freely rotatable manner about a pivot (11) of the chassis so as to be changeable between a dumping position in which a front portion of the cargo bed is raised and a normal position in which the front portion of the cargo bed is not raised; a holding part (12) for biasing the cargo bed toward the dumping position so as to hold the cargo bed; and a support rod (101) provided separately from the holding part and supporting the cargo bed at the dumping position.

Abstract: An anchor detachably connects a wheelchair securement apparatus to a support surface within a motor vehicle and includes a plate having a top surface defining an opening therein, a receiving member secured to the plate and defining an elongated bore to receive and engage a pin coupled to the wheelchair securement apparatus, a plunger within and axially movable along the bore, and a first biasing member between a bottom surface of the plunger and a wall of the bore. The plate and the receiving member are together mountable to the support surface. The first biasing member acts against the bottom surface of the plunger to bias the plunger away from the wall of the bore toward the opening defined through the plate, and the plunger movable toward the wall of the bore against a biasing force of the first biasing member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an end assembly for use with cargo decking beams. The end assembly comprises a body formed from C-shaped plates coupled back-to-back that is slidably disposed within the end of a decking beam. A latch mechanism at one end of the body includes an end tab formed from the plates that fits into openings (either A or E slots) in a mounting track. A retaining lip on the bottom engages the openings and a notch in the top provides room for the lip to be inserted and lifted out of the openings. An internal swivel latch fills the space left by the notch when in a closed position to prevent the retaining lip from lifting out of the openings.

Abstract: A track fitting assembly for engagement with an L-track is disclosed herein. The track fitting assembly includes an anchor with at least one, but preferably three track engaging lugs extending from each side of the anchor. The anchor includes a load beam whose cross-section is larger than the anchor portion not comprising the load beam. The top surface of the load beam rises above the top surface of the track. A stud extending upwards from the load beam, and because it sits above the track, the diameter of the stud is not limited by the narrowed portions of the L-Track or the load beam. The track fitting assembly also includes a locking mechanism comprising at least one index member on each side, wherein the index members fit between the lugs of the anchor. The locking mechanism comprises an opening for receiving one or both of the load beam and the stud. A nut secures hardware to the track fitting assembly through engagement with the stud.

Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tipping haul body such as a tipping trailer (10). The tipping trailer (10) includes at least one axle (12) and a tub base (40). The tub base (40) is arranged to support the load of a payload receiving tub (20) of the trailer (10) and to transmit that load via the at least one axle (12) to a ground surface. The tub base (40) and the tub (20) are arranged to be connected together and to pivot together about a pivot axis (P1) when the trailer (10) is activated to dump a payload from the tub (20). The invention also relates to a tipping and suspension unit for a haul body such as trailer or a dolly.

Abstract: A belly dump trailer has a hopper having a bottom gate and a mobile support frame. The belly dump trailer is supported by wheels which may be in a dual axle configuration. The bottom gate is rotated between an open and closed position to discharge a load of materials within the hopper. The bottom gate is driven by a rotary drive connected to the bottom gate by an over center cam lock formed of pivotally connected link arms. The opening and closing of the bottom gate is driven by a pair of pneumatic linear actuators. The bottom gate may be positioned in between the two axles of the dual axle configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cargo handling system for loading and securing one or more freight containers in a cargo hold of an aircraft. The system includes bracket members configured to be secured to a base or floor of the cargo hold, and elongate guide members, each of which is mounted on and interconnects a number of the bracket members arranged in a row, wherein each guide member forms a restraint or a stop against lateral movement of a freight container loaded in the cargo hold. The bracket members include at least one fastening portion configured for tool-less fast-release engagement and locking with a seat track profile in the base or floor of the cargo hold. Furthermore, the bracket members typically extend transversely inwards or inboard of the elongate guide members.

Abstract: A restraint assembly includes at least one strap and a resilient member having two ends, at least one of which is coupled to the strap such that the resilient member is in line with the strap and provides a resilient link within the restraint assembly. A limiter haves at least two ends, each of the ends of the limiter being coupled to the restraint assembly, the limiter being longer than the resilient member when the resilient member is in an un-stretched position, such that the limiter prevents the resilient member from exceeding a maximum predetermined length when the restraint assembly is stretched into a taut condition. At least one side rail is coupled to the resilient member and the strap, the side rail being positioned aside the resilient member and the strap, the side rail including coupling structure operable to couple the resilient member to the strap.