Abstract: A disassemblable three wheeled, sulky vehicle for the handicapped and others desiring assistance has a steerable front wheel drive unit comprising a steering column mounting assembly with a motor driven wheel. A sulky frame assembly supports a pair of transversely spaced apart rear wheels in tricycle formation with said front wheel and a coupling assembly detachably secures the front wheel drive unit and sulky frame assembly. A seat structure is mounted on the upper end of said frame assembly which comprises a bottom frame member which has a pair of upwardly extending, relatively foldable frames for supporting said seat structure.

Abstract: A container handling apparatus (30) includes longitudinally extending primary frames (36, 38) and a cross frame (34) which interconnects the front ends of the primary frames. Lift masts (72, 74, 76 78) are mounted on the primary frame (36, 38) and extend upwardly therefrom. A load beam (80) is supported from the lift masts (72, 74, 76 78) and includes latching mechanisms (96) adapted for connection to a container. Secondary frames (50) are pivotally supported on the primary frames (36, 38) are in turn rotatably support driven wheel members (52). The pivotal relationship between the secondary frames (50) and the primary frames (36, 38) is regulated and controlled by spring/shock absorber/cylinder assemblies (54). The cross frame (34) is selectively retractable and the load beam (80) is selectively foldable to reduce the width of the apparatus.

Abstract: A convertible walking/riding power driven golf cart includes three detachable units; namely, a drive unit having a frame supported on wheels connected to a battery operated motor; a steering and golf bag support unit connected detachably to the drive unit and having releasable golf bag connectors and a handle bar mounting a speed control and a brake control; and a riding unit having a wheel-supported platform connected detachably to the drive unit for adjustment between an operative position extending horizontally rearward from the drive unit for supporting a person on the platform for riding, and a storage position disposed vertically closely adjacent the drive unit to allow a person to walk behind the drive unit while grasping the handle bar. The three units are quickly and easily detached from each other for storage and transport in the trunk of an automobile.

Abstract: A two or three-wheeled vehicle, motorized or not, in which the handle-bar and the front fork are hinged to the steering hub so that they can be upset from their normal operative position to a contracted vehicle position reduced in overall dimensions, in which the front wheel center is put underneath the frame front part and the handle-bar is upset in an essentially horizontal way, so reducing the vehicle overall dimensions in length and in its front part height.

Abstract: An improved light-weight, highly portable motor scooter having an elongated tubular frame which serves as muffler for a gasoline engine, a rear wheel secured to the frame at the rearward end thereof, a generally vertical, tubular support member secured to the frame at the forward end, a generally vertical strut member rotatably received within the tubular support member and having a yoke on the lower end thereof below the tubular support member, the yoke receiving a front wheel, a horizontal platform mounted on the frame, an engine secured to the frame adjacent the rearward end having a converter for coupling the engine to the rear wheel, an elongated handle member pivotally affixed at its lower end to the upper end of the strut member, the handle member being pivoted in a forward direction to pull the scooter and in a rearward direction to lie adjacent and parallel the frame whereby the scooter can be carried and extendable in an axially aligned position relative to the strut member permitting the user to gu

Abstract: A demountable sulky, which may be readily coupled and uncoupled to a steerable, motor-driven front wheel assembly, incorporates a T-bar which is disengageably latched at its front end to the front wheel assembly and disengageably latched to separate wheel supporting frames at its rear ends. The wheel frames demountably support a seat and are held in rigidly spaced apart position in a safe and secure manner by a unique demountable brace system which also is used as a spoke system holding demountable wheel segments in assembled relation.

Abstract: A chassis member with rear wheels and a battery compartment has a detachable connection with an upright front wheeled support. The front wheeled support has a steering handle assembly pivotally connected thereto which can be locked in upright position or swung rearwardly into a folded position parallel with the front wheeled support, or pivoted forwardly for use as a dolly-type handle. An electric motor is mounted on the front wheeled support and has lead wires to the battery and to a switch operated by a belt tightener providing driving power when a hand lever is depressed but providing free wheeling when the lever is released. The lead wires for the battery are of a length and have disconnects which allow the battery to be carried on the person if desired. The cart is adapted to receive a removable seat and when knocked down consists of the chassis member, the front wheeled support, the battery, and the seat if the latter is used.

Abstract: A demountable sulky, which may be readily coupled and uncoupled to a steerable, motor-driven front wheel assembly, incorporates a T-bar having hoe-like blades provided on each of its ends, which are received in scabbards provided on the drive wheel assembly, and each of a pair of rear wheel frames. Latching mechanisms are provided to releasably, rigidly lock the hoe-like blades in position. Further, a releasable brace or rung bar component is used to auxiliarly, detachably lock the rear ends of the rear side wheel frames in rigidly spaced apart position in a safe and secure manner.

Abstract: A mobile chair for the handicapped includes a seat frame, a front support frame and a removable rear support frame. The seal frame is pivotable with respect to the front support frame selectively to vary the position of the seat frame. The rear support frame is releasable from the front support frame and is connected thereto by a toggle mechanism at the rear and a pivotal releasable ball and socket joint at the front. To place the chair in a car or other vehicle, the front of the chair is first placed on the vehicle floor, the rear toggle connection is released and the seat frame and front support frame are placed on the vehicle seat. The ball and socket joint permits the seat frame and front support frame to be pivoted into the car and placed on the seat while the rear support frame remains essentially stationary outside the vehicle. Once the chair is in the vehicle, the ball and socket connection is released and the rear support frame may be removed and stowed elsewhere.

Abstract: A convalescent bed comprises a base frame and a mattress support frame pivotally mounted on the base frame for movement between horizontal and vertical positions. The support frame includes a body portion and a hinged head portion. Power mechanisms are provided for moving the support frame as a unit between the horizontal and vertical positions, and also for swinging the head portion up from the horizontal position independently of the body portion. Further, the bed can be divided longitudinally into two separate sections to facilitate maneuvering same in confined spaces and through narrow openings.

Abstract: A bridge carrying and launching trailer includes a tilt frame mounted to a trailer frame. The tilt frame includes a foot portion which rests upon the ground when launching a bridge. The trailer relies upon the weight of another vehicle to counter the moment caused by launching an unfolding type military bridge. One or more control cables extend from the trailer to the other vehicle, preferably an armored vehicle such as a tank, to allow remote control of the bridge launching sequence. The trailer includes a redundant hydraulic system and mechanical components such that a bridge may be launched even if one of the two hydraulic systems is damaged. The bridge launching trailer is especially adapted to fit in compact places such as an airplane cargo bay.

Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle includes a floor pan with a rear drive unit at one end and a steerable front wheel at the other end. The drive unit is separable from the floor pan and includes spaced apart, differentially connected rear wheels, an electric motor, and belts and pulleys drivingly connecting the motor to a differential unit. The front wheel is steered by a tiller. A seat with a folding back is removably connected to the floor pan toward the pan rear end to concentrate the weight of the driver over the rear wheels to aid in traction. A brake is provided on the front wheel and is lockable for parking purposes. Each of the drive unit, seat unit, a battery, and a floor pan unit weighs less than thirty pounds such that the separated components can be easily lifted and manipulated for transportation of the vehicle between sites of use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a light motorbike, the frame and transmission elements of which are of a special design, that is economical to build, is functional and has minimum space requirements.Incorporated in the transmission elements is a power takeoff that enables the motorbike to be used also to drive separate devices.

Abstract: A multipurpose externally controlled device that comprises an alternator, a compressor, and a centrifugal pump. The external power takeoff of the engine assembly provides, through a flexible transmission cable, motion to the shaft of the alternator. This, in turn, passes on rotary motion alternately to the shaft of the compressor or to that of the centrifugal pump via, for example, transmission elements keyed to the shaft of the alternator and motion receiving elements fixedly mounted on the shaft of the compressor and on that of the centrifugal pump. This operation is controlled by a lever extending outside the casing of the device.

Abstract: This invention relates to motorized golf carts in general, and more specifically to an articulated, personalized, collapsible golf cart that can be easily transported in a vehicle. In addition, this golf cart is further provided with power and braking functions segregated between the articulated sections, and a very low center of gravity, for improved handling and performance.

Abstract: There is described a connecting assembly for a light weight vehicle having mutually engageable hook and latch portions wherein the hook portion comprises engaging hooks to engage and lift the latch means, the engaging portion further including a shoulder to cause the subsequent disengagement of the latch and engaging portions, support hooks to receive the latch portion upon its disengagement from the engagement hooks, and a levered handle actuatable to cause displacement of the latch portion from the support hooks.

Abstract: A modular machine including several removable components which are structurally interconnected in a manner to result in a rigid unit which is inexpensive to manufacture and easy to service or repair. The modular machine includes as its basic components a base frame assembly, an operator's control station, and a cab assembly. The base frame assembly comprises an open frame construction including opposed rectangular end members and opposed hollow rectangular side members. Ground-engaging wheels are mounted to the side members by using a unitized axle assembly including a hub and sprocket which extends into the interior of a side member. A fluid motor is mounted to the inner wall of each side member for driving the ground-engaging wheels connected to that side member. The operator's control station includes a front wall portion and rearwardly extending side wall portions.

Abstract: A minicar which can be folded into a smaller size, when not in use, is provided. The minicar is comprised of two main frames which are connected by a parallelogram linkage system. The minicar is unfolded and folded by swinging one of the frames in an arc with respect to the other frame. A separate linkage system is attached to the parallelogram linkage system to fold and unfold the rear wheels of the minicar. The rear wheels swing in an arc when the minicar is being folded or unfolded. The minicar has two stable states, the folded state and the unfolded state. In the unfolded state, one frame member is above and offset from the other frame member and the wheels are in the operating position. When the minicar is in the folded state, one frame is almost directly above the other frame and all the wheels are almost completely under the top frame. The minicar also comprises a foldable enclosure which folds into layers when the minicar is not being used.

Abstract: A hoisting mechanism for earth scraping equipment adapted for towing behind a vehicle, such mechanism including a plurality of pivotally connected links designed to pivot the scraper bed about rear wheels in a manner that provides for change in elevation of the scraper without affecting the elevation of the towing tongue at the point of towing connection. The hoisting mechanism is readily adaptable to include a pressurized accumulator selectively activated by scraper level by means of a cam operated valve to absorb shock while being towed in an elevated position. Further, the hydraulics utilized to move the rear wall forward for ejecting collected earth are the same hydraulics utilized to draw the rear wheels into the scraper bed for making the scraper narrower and therefore suitable for highway travel.