Abstract: A trailer for use with off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. The disclosed off-road trailer can be adjusted to accommodate different trailer beds and attachments that can be readily off loaded and can be compactly packaged for shipping and storage. Modules for different conditions (e.g., ground or snow surface) can be implemented for multi-season usage. The disclosed suspension assembly enhances performance and robustness while maintaining cost effectiveness. The utility of the disclosed off-road trailer may be enhanced by grab handles for manual maneuvering, a rear bumper, and an active tail light. The overall design of the off-road trailer enables towing cargo behind a snowmobile or off-road vehicle over rough terrain at higher rates of speed than conventional off-road towable trailers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for plating selected portions of a workpiece that cannot suitably be plated in dip-tank processes. The invention is particularly suitable for plating apertures in large parts. The aperture is enclosed between two containers, one on each side of the aperture. The containers are held in sealing position on the workpiece by means of an elongated rod that passes through both containers and through the aperture. Fastening means threaded onto each end of the rod engage container surfaces to urge the containers into sealing engagement with the workpiece, completely enclosing the aperture to be plated. An anode connected to a power source is mounted upon the elongated rod, preferably positioned substantially within the aperture. Application of a current with the workpiece connected to a cathode results in plating of the aperture.

Abstract: An automated assembly facility includes a random storage facility for each assembly line conveyor and associated series of assembly stations. The assembly line conveyor is located between the random storage facility and the series of assembly stations. A first conveyor is coupled between plural sources of carriers and the random storage facility. The random storage facility is coupled to the assembly stations by a transfer conveyor so that carriers can be transferred directly from random storage to an appropriate assembly station, obviating the need for the assembly line conveyor to cooperate in this transfer. The layout leaves the assembly station accessible from three sides. Efficient space use is achieved by providing one access aisle for each pair of assembly lines; random storage facilities of two lines are directly adjacent each other.