Abstract: An apparatus for rigging and derigging lashings of an airdrop platform with one action includes a rapid release interface assembly. A loop member replaces the D-ring at the one end of a lashing. The rapid release interface system is installed in the space between the platform side rail and panel end members. Pins will slide through the lashing loop members to secure the end of the lashing to the rapid release interface system. With all of the pins on a common drive, the pins are all opened and closed together, or at the same time. In this manner, the one end of the lashing can be secured or released with one action making it faster and easier to derig a payload from an airdrop platform.

Abstract: A cowl reinforcement structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for reinforcement of a cowl upper panel connected to a dash panel by forming a curved line along a front and rear direction of the vehicle includes a cowl upper side reinforcement member provided in a shape corresponding to the curved line of the cowl upper panel at the lower part of the cowl upper panel; and a cowl support bracket joined to the cowl upper side reinforcement member at the lower part of the cowl upper panel.

Abstract: A deck hook having the capability 1) to accept loading force in wide space angles of multiple directions, and 2) to distribute loading forces over increased deck/socket surface areas thereby increasing durability of the deck elements built from non-steel materials.

Abstract: The emblem for a steering wheel includes: a rim of the steering wheel; the rim including a coupling groove formed in an outer surface thereof; an emblem bracket coupled into the coupling groove; and an emblem assembly including an emblem body, an emblem logo, and a logo portion formed on the emblem logo, the emblem assembly fastened into the emblem bracket in a state in which the logo portion is exposed from a surface of the emblem body.

Abstract: A dashboard unit for a motorcycle includes a dashboard and a support element for the dashboard, which element is integral with, and secured on, a front part of the motorcycle vehicle. A movable support for the dashboard is placed between the fixed support element for the dashboard and the dashboard, the movable support for the dashboard being secured on the dashboard, a unit being provided for adjustment of the inclination of this movable support for the dashboard, which unit is interposed between the dashboard and the fixed support element for the dashboard, the adjustment unit including a cam unit which cooperates with the movable support for the dashboard, in order to vary the inclination of the dashboard.

Abstract: A device and method for securing cargo to vertical logistics posts on a side of a transportation vehicle. The device comprises a rail with a plurality of slots, an adjustable slide for adjusting the overall horizontal length of the device to fit between irregularly spaced gaps of parallel vertical logistics posts, and clips that are inserted and removably retained in corresponding receiving spaces of vertical logistics posts. Cargo is secured to the device through the slots on the rail. The device provides ease of relocation and adjustment for irregular gaps between vertical logistics posts.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base frame, first and second bins, first and second hydraulic assemblies, and a computer controller. The first hydraulic assembly is configured to selectively raise and lower the first bin relative to the base frame. The second hydraulic assembly is configured to selectively raise and lower the second bin relative to the base frame. The first and second hydraulic assemblies are individually actuable, and their actuation is coordinated by the controller. In another aspect, a method for transferring product using an apparatus includes inputting to a computer controller a first threshold rate of change in weight signals of a weight sensor; relaying a plurality of weight signals from the weight sensor to the controller; calculating a determination by the controller at least in part on whether the threshold rate of change has been exceeded; and automating actuation of a hydraulic assembly based on the determination.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle includes a substrate that defines a channel that has a bottom, a retention feature that is coupled to the substrate and that extends into the channel, and a panel that is operably coupled to the retention feature. The panel is movable between a locked position, wherein the panel is maintained in an upright position by the retention feature, and an unlocked position, wherein the panel is operable to pivot relative to the retention feature between the upright position and a stowed position.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a cargo body coupled to the chassis, a cargo support member, and a shelf assembly. The cargo support member is mounted to an outer wall of the cargo body and is disposed within the cargo body. The shelf assembly includes a tray and a strap. The tray is hingedly coupled to the cargo support member. The strap is coupled to the tray and the cargo support member. The strap is adjustable to reposition a forward end of the tray.

Abstract: A tie down clamp comprises two U-shaped pieces interconnected via roll pins or similar mechanisms, wherein a cam arm is pivotally mounted on an axle between the two U-Shaped pieces. A double torsion spring wraps around the axle with the “hook” of the spring pressing against the cam arm when engaged. The cam arm includes a bore sized to accommodate a hook as may be found on a load securing mechanism. The bore may be beveled on each side to prevent “sharp edges” from being formed by the load securing mechanism. The bore is close to the pivot point of the cam arm. The cam arm includes a protrusion at the bottom so that the point of contact with the trailer angle iron, when the cam arm is engaged, is toward the end of the cam arm and offset from the vertical plane that runs through the axle roll pin.

Abstract: An agricultural dump cart including a frame, ground conveyance devices carrying the frame, a dump bed, a dumping mechanism and at least one live wall mechanism. The dump bed is coupled to and carried by the frame, and the dump bed has a non-dumping position and a dumping position. The dumping mechanism is connected to the dump bed, and is configured to move the dump bed between the non-dumping position and the dumping position. The at least one live wall mechanism is operatively located along a side of the dump bed. The at least one live wall mechanism is configured for moving a crop material out of the dump bed.

Abstract: A cargo restraint assembly may comprise a first bracket slidingly coupled to a housing. A retention block may be pivotably coupled to the first bracket. A second bracket may be slidingly coupled to the housing. The first bracket may be coupled to the second bracket via a spring. The first bracket and the second bracket may be configured to attenuate in response to a cargo deck bending during transportation of cargo in an aircraft.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an aerodynamic fairing system that may comprise a base configured to mount to a vehicle, an arm coupled to the base at a proximate end and extending laterally, and a fairing mounted to the arm having an inboard and an outboard surface. The fairing outboard surface may provide an aerodynamic outer surface to direct flow to an angle to the rear. The arm may a fixed or adjustable length arm. The arm may provide a mounting area for a mud flap such that aerodynamic system may act as a mud flap hanger. Embodiments also provide an adjustable mud flap hanger.

Abstract: A safety tensioning device includes a base, a handle, a winding mechanism and a first bundling strap. The first bundling strap is disposed on the main rotating shaft and the winding mechanism. The winding mechanism includes a box, a coil spring component and a winding shaft passing through the box with two ends exposed out of the box. One end of the winding shaft is attached to the coil spring component, a centrifugal self-locking mechanism to stop the winding shaft winding when a rotation speed is too fast, is attached to another end of the winding shaft.

Abstract: A dump trailer and system for a semi-trailer truck are disclosed. The dump trailer and system includes a tub, a coupling plate configured to engage the dump trailer to the tractor, a first hydraulic cylinder hinge, a second hydraulic cylinder, and a draft arm attached to the coupling plate and the tub that cooperate to improve manufacturing economics and/or dumping of a load carried by the dump trailer.

Abstract: A cowl cross bar assembly of reduced weight and increased stiffness. The cowl cross bar assembly includes a first pipe and a second pipe which are hollow and disposed laterally inside a chassis, pipe caps coupled to one end of the first pipe and the second pipe, and pipe stiffeners accommodated in the first pipe and the second pipe and configured to absorb collision energy generated in a collision of a vehicle.

Abstract: A locking structure for a truck bed cover includes a side rail and a fixing assembly. The side rail is detachably installed on the truck bed. One side of the side rail is attached to the truck bed, and the other side of the side rail is provided with a first limiting member. The fixing assembly includes an inner clamping block, an outer clamping block and a fastener. The inner clamping block and the outer clamping block lock the truck bed and the side rail by the fastener. The surface attached to the side rail of the outer clamping block is provided with a second limiting member. The first limiting member and the second limiting member are engaged to limit the movement of the side rail. The new locking structure is convenient and quick to install, disassemble and adjust, has good stability, and can be used repeatedly.

Abstract: At least one and, preferably, a pair of generally parallel side wall assemblies for use in a pick-up truck bed are provided. Each of the assemblies includes a vertically extending side wall having an upper surface and a set of linearly spaced pockets extending from the upper surface and into the side wall. Each of the pockets receives and retains a stake in a stowed position within the side wall wherein the bed has a first storage capacity. Each of the pockets allows its stake to move therein to an extended position above the upper surface wherein the bed has a second storage capacity greater than the first storage capacity in the extended positions of the stakes.

Abstract: A semi-trailer for use in hauling grain has four sides and two sloped cargo areas, each having a hopper funnel made of a continuous, unitary polymer material. A door below each hopper is driven by a linear actuator that is disposed above the level of the door. The trailer sidewalls are made of a composite material having inner and outer panels attached to a center panel by adhesive.

Abstract: An adjustable vehicle-mounted pillow device includes a pillow body, a slideway cavity on one side of the pillow body, a cover plate on an outer side of the slideway cavity, a fixing seat movably connected in the slideway cavity, a connection head clamped in the fixing seat, and a shaft body on one side of the connection head. Push the two sliders inward to squeeze a second spring and slide the fixing seat up and down and then release the sliders which would mesh with the respective corrugated slideways to thus adjusting the height. Press the button body inward to compress a first spring and the tooth pattern on the button body separates from the fixing tooth slot in the left half shaft thus adjusting the angle of the pillow body. The compressed spring will push the button body to make the tooth pattern snap into the fixing tooth slot.