Abstract: A pallet jack includes a base and a pair of tines extending from the base. The pair of tines including a first tine and a second tine. A load wheel supports an outer end of each of the pair of tines. Each load wheel is configured to move toward and away from the respective tine to raise the tine off a floor on which the load wheel is supported. The first tine including a support surface configured to selectively be a lowermost surface of the tine to facilitate lateral displacement of the first tine.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an assistive robot system. The assistive robot system includes a lifting mechanism, a movable arm assembly coupled to the lifting mechanism, a container tilting arm assembly, a processing device communicatively coupled to the lifting mechanism and the movable arm assembly, and a non-transitory, processor-readable storage medium in communication with the processing device. The non-transitory, processor-readable storage medium causes the processing device to transmit a command to the lifting mechanism to cause the lifting mechanism to move the movable arm assembly such that the container tilting arm assembly makes contact with a container and transmits one or more signals to the movable arm assembly to cause the movable arm assembly to extend in a system longitudinal direction such that the container within the movable arm assembly is pivoted against the container tilting assembly to tilt the container within the movable arm assembly.

Abstract: A load wheel assembly for a pallet truck includes a first load arm that rotates about an axis of rotation, and a load wheel rotationally coupled to an end of the first load arm opposite from the axis of rotation. The load wheel supports a fork at an elevation above the load wheel. Additionally, the load wheel assembly includes a second load arm pivotally coupled to the first load arm at the axis of rotation and forming a load arm angle, and an adjustment mechanism further coupling the second load arm to the first load arm. The adjustment mechanism varies the load arm angle formed between the first load arm and the second load arm to adjust the elevation of the fork above the load wheel.

Abstract: A hinged and pronged plate apparatus for loading railway gondola cars with bulk material, such as municipal solid waste transported by trucks, in a cost-effective and spatially-convenient manner. The railway loading system can have multiple tiers, including a top tier, one or more middle tiers, and bottom tier, which provide working platforms and loading platforms for the gondola cars and vehicles containing the waste and workers that operate the system. The hinged and pronged plate can have a fin with perpendicular prongs extending from the fin. The hinged and pronged plate can be configured to cover the spaces between and surrounding the gondola cars and allows for easy and safe loading of bulk materials from trucks into gondola cars.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a safety wheeled Athlete Transporter System Apparatus Device Medical Equipment, aimed particularly at enabling the safe, easy, quick, practical, efficient and cost effective method for transporting an injured/incapacitated Athlete/individual from a sports playing Field/Court or the like, to the sideline of a gaming area from/for a type of injury, medical evaluation, etc. This invention expedites multiple medical services and also allows less time delay in the/an underway sports game/activity. Additionally, the injured Athlete does not have to hop, skip, etc., off the playing Field/Court, potentially further injuring the already sustained injury. The invention eliminates the injured person's need to put their arms around the necks/shoulders of the team coaches or trainer's neck, to balance themselves to hop, skip, or jump to the sidelines/health tent, etc., for medical assistance/evaluations. Not a stretcher or wheelchair.

Abstract: First and second forward legs have pivot ends and free ends. First and second rearward legs have pivot ends and free ends. Four pivot brackets are provided. Two of the four pivot brackets extend rearwardly from each forward leg. In this manner the angle between the forward and rearward legs may be varied. Also provided is a top step, a middle step, and a bottom step. Each step is horizontal when in a ladder orientation. Further provided is an imperforate tongue. The imperforate tongue is pivotably secured between the rearward legs adjacent to the free ends. In this manner the rearward legs may be perpendicularly positioned when in a dolly orientation. Provided last are four wheels. Four wheels are secured to the forward legs. The four wheels extend forwardly from the forward legs for use when in a cart orientation.

Abstract: This device relates to devices that can be used to transport equipment, tools and goods and other items from one location to another. The device can haul equipment such as test or analysis equipment. The device has a pocket and compartment for holding a laptop securely during transport. Affixed to the pocket is a folding first shelf for taking notes or working surface. There is a folding second shelf having telescoping holders for securing equipment. The device has wheels that roll smoothly over uneven surfaces. There are collapsing legs that are used to keep the device stable on uneven surfaces. A collapsing base is used to haul equipment, boxes and other large bulky or heavy items. The device is adjustable in the vertical direction to allow the user to adjust the shelf surfaces to a height that is comfortable.

Abstract: An automotive chassis which has an H-shaped base mounted to a vehicle. An electric motor having a rotatable axis is mounted to a metal floor situated in a square, box-shaped center in the H-shaped base. A metal disk is coupled to the axis of the electric motor, and rotation of the axis of the electric motor causes rotation of the metal disk, creating a centrifugal force that stabilizes the vehicle.

Abstract: A hand cart supplemental shelf device adds shelving to a hand cart. The device includes a base shelf and a beam coupled to the base shelf. A hook is coupled to and extends from the beam for engaging a cross brace of a hand cart when the beam abuts a pair of spaced uprights of the hand cart. Each of a pair of connectors is coupled to and extends from the beam such that each connector is configured for coupling the base shelf to an associated one of the uprights of the hand cart wherein the base shelf is secured to the hand cart.

Abstract: A motorized means of transporting loads includes a fork lift mechanism that features a set of anchored chains fitted to a set of lifting forks for lifting and lowering a load. With a combination electrical/hydraulic system, the lifting and lowering functions can be efficiently obtained. Two load supporting outriggers are provided which can be extended or retracted while transporting a load to aid in navigating constricted spaces. A tilting mast and fork assembly allows for a manipulation of the center of gravity while transporting loads. A joystick function controls the forward, turning, reverse, lifting, and extending and retracting the outriggers. A battery enabled transport provides for flash charging of the onboard batteries to extend useful life.

Abstract: A lift truck includes systems and methods for improved stability control. Stability control features reduce or eliminate motion of the truck in one or more of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Some embodiments may include, alone or in combination with the stability control, vibration control to further stabilize the motion of the truck.

Abstract: Ground conveyor with a drive part with a frame, a load part, which is attached to the frame of the drive part and the height of which is operated on the, if applicable, one load pickup means that can be actuated by a lifting device, furthermore with parallelly distanced wheel arms, which are attached with their rear ends on the frame or the load part and each support a load-bearing wheel with means for changing the distance of the wheel arms (wheel-arm width), wherein a bearing arm is fastened on the rear end of the wheel arms, which extends almost perpendicular to the wheel arm and is received fittingly and moveably in at least one bearing opening of the frame or the load part and fixing means are provided on the frame or load part, with which the axial and pivot position of the bearing arms can be releasably retained.

Abstract: A load wheel assembly for a materials handling vehicle includes first and second spaced side members, at least one rotatable roller extending between the first and second side members. An interface structure provides a substantially rigid connection between the load wheel assembly and a mounting structure on the materials handling vehicle. The mounting structure includes a transverse bar and the interface structure includes a portion that engages and mates with the transverse bar to form a rigid connection between the interface structure and the transverse bar.

Abstract: A lift has two tines that project forward and are movable up-and-down to raise and lower pallets and skids. Two outriggers are pivotal between a stored position and a deployed position, and the outriggers project forward in the deployed position to stabilize the lift when the tines are elevated.

Abstract: A floor conveyor, with a frame on which a drive unit and a load unit are attached, the load unit having a load carrying means adjustable in its height, further with two parallel wheel arms which are adapted to be mounted on the outer sides of the frame, each wheel arm mounting one load wheel, and with means for reducing the distance of the wheel arms from each other, wherein a frame portion or a frame plate is fixedly connected to the frame on each outer side thereof, said frame portion or frame plate having an outer bearing surface and holes which result in a first hole pattern, wherein a wheel arm plate is connected to the wheel arms, which has first through bores resulting in a second hole pattern, and an inner bearing surface.

Abstract: A stabilizer for material handling equipment, includes a base mount for mounting to the material handling equipment, a main frame pivotally attached to the base mount, and a release lever and magnet housing pivotally mounted to the main frame. A biasing element holds the main frame in a disengaged position away from a metallic floor surface. The release lever can be addressed by a user to overcome the biasing element and rotate the magnet housing to an engaged position, so that magnets in the magnet housing engage the metallic floor surface, holding or anchoring the material handling equipment in place. In order to disengage the magnets from the metallic floor surface, the user forces the release lever in an opposite direction, prying the magnets from the floor surface, upon which the biasing element further rotates the main frame, removing the magnet housing from the proximity of the floor.

Abstract: A lift that is configured to securely lift, carry and deposit a control unit using three degrees of movement. The lift comprises a chassis having a support frame and a power source connected to the support frame. A pivot member rotatably connects to the support frame, wherein the pivot member has a pivot plate and a rod rotatably connected to the pivot plate. A lift frame connects to the rod of the pivot plate, wherein a lift arm rotatably connects to the lift frame. The lift further comprises a pressurized fluid drive operatively connected to the power source and operatively connected to the pivot plate, the lift frame and the lift arm. The fluid drive is configured to reciprocally move the pivot plate, the lift frame and the lift arm such that the lift arm moves in three degrees of movement with respect to the chassis.

Abstract: A load wheel assembly for a materials handling vehicle includes first and second spaced side members, at least one rotatable roller extending between the first and second side members and a retainer for holding the roller in the side members. An interface structure provides a substantially rigid connection between the load wheel assembly and a mounting structure on the materials handling vehicle. The load wheel assembly can be moved vertically or horizontally into a mounted position within the outrigger and at least a portion of the interface structure mates with the mounting structure.

Abstract: A portable lift system for transporting and installing electronic systems within a rack system having a lockable rolling support structure including an upright mast, a base and a telescoping support carriage or shelf. The base has first and second telescoping support members which are integrally formed with lockable wheel castors for multi-directional rolling contact with a variety of rolling contact surfaces. The telescopic support members are stabilized by an integrally attached coupler for enabling simultaneous rolling and telescopic motion of the base in a direction perpendicular with respect to a base portion of the mast. The base also includes a lifting assembly which has a carriage connector, at least one motor, a motor support member and a line dispenser.

Abstract: A transport lift (10) has a base (12) and two spaced-apart legs (30, 32) are slidingly mounted on the base for movement toward and away from each other. Wheels (34, 36, 38) support the base and legs for rolling movement. Leg motor drive means (62) operate to drive the two spaced-apart legs toward and away from each other to vary the straddle spacing between the legs. A lift column (14) extends generally vertically from the base. Lift drive means (16) are associated with the lift column for driving an end effectuator (18) along the lift column, the end of effectuator adapted for engaging a load. A programmable controller (90) operates the lift drive means to position the end effectuator at at least one predetermined height position on the lift column. The controller is adapted for storing a plurality of height adjustments as sequential steps, and the controller operates the lift drive means to place the end effectuator sequentially at the sequence of predetermined height positions.

Abstract: An attachment for skid steer loaders and the like which combines a forklift mast with width adjustable rolling stabilizer outriggers. The ground engaging rolling stabilizer caster wheels are positioned to each side of the lifted load. The castering wheels bear a large fraction of the weight of the lifted load as well as stabilizing the load while it is in motion over varying terrain. The rolling stabilizer lift dramatically increases the weight lifting capacity and the height to which loads can be lifted beyond that of the loader alone.

Abstract: An outrigger to prevent a moving vehicle from overturning includes an arm that normally stays in a retracted, stored position that allows the vehicle freedom to travel, but then automatically extends to brace the vehicle in response to tilting to a predetermined limit. The arm has a pivotal or linear motion driven by virtue of its own weight or by spring force. A releasable latch holding the arm in the stored position automatically releases the arm in response to a mechanical or electrical tilt sensor that detects that the vehicle has tilted to the limit.

Abstract: A multi-terrain vertical lift transporter for lifting and transporting loads over various soil conditions and terrain. The lift transporter has a laterally adjustable wheel base to allow it to accommodate loads of varying widths. Further, the lift transporter does not require a counter-weight as the center of gravity of the load is substantially within the wheel base.

Abstract: Each straddle arm of a lift truck is formed from a cylindrical section of steel pipe or tubing which is continuous in its circumference, to evenly distribute the torque which is transferred from a forwardly extending portion of the straddle arm to a mast assembly of the truck.

Abstract: A reach truck with two horizontal support legs supporting the reach truck by load wheels and the end of the legs. Simple means are provided to manufacture such trucks with varying spaces between the support legs.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the rotational movement of a ladder or the like of mobile equipment having stabilizing outriggers when the ladder is rotated manually to the side of the mobile equipment which does not have the outrigger fully deployed. A two-part switch, arranged for one part to rotate relative to the other, develops various combinations of signals dependent upon the relative positions of the parts of the switch. A control circuit is arranged to recognize the positions of the switch parts and supplies control signals which allow the ladder to rotate at a particular rate and to a particular point as the operator is steering the ladder to the side of the mobile equipment at which the outrigger is not fully deployed.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved wheeled, light-weight lift which meets standards for airline ground support vertical lift devices, specifically being capable of use on airport tarmacs in winds up to 90 mph. On and off-loading ramps are provided which are rotatable between an upright stored position and a horizontal working position. The ramps comprise a bridge structure supporting a plurality of louvred deck plates. Each louvre is linked to the others so as to remain oriented horizontal regardless of the ramps position for minimizing their aerodynamic profile and overturning moment. Outriggers are extendible from the frame so as to increase its base dimensions and thus the moment needed to overturn the lift. The outriggers retract into the frame to minimize storage. The outriggers are horizontally movable along their longitudinal axis to minimize the deployment space required.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the rotational movement of a ladder or the like of mobile equipment having stabilizing outriggers when the ladder is rotated manually to the side of the mobile equipment which does not have the outrigger fully deployed. A two-part switch, arranged for one part to rotate relative to the other, develops various combinations of signals dependent upon the relative positions of the parts of the switch. A control circuit is arranged to recognize the positions of the switch parts and supplies control signals which allow the ladder to rotate at a particular rate and to a particular point as the operator is steering the ladder to the side of the mobile equipment at which the outrigger is not fully deployed.

Abstract: A swing-up stabilizer for a portable lift has a bracing strut with a pivoted locking mechanism at its upper end including a locking plate on the strut which is spring biased into a tilted locking position biting the strut when the stabilizer is in an active ground engaging position or swung into a raised storage position located past an "at center" position whereat the strut is aligned with a pivotal connection between the strut and stabilizer.