Abstract: A foldable ramp according to an embodiment is configured to assist a movement of means of transportation which may be used by disabled people, such as a wheelchair. The foldable ramp may be used as a stand for a billboard, and the foldable ramp may be unfolded to be used as a ramp.

Abstract: A stair roller device comprising: a first rail; a second rail, the second rail parallel to the first rail; a top cross member fixedly attached to the first rail and second rail at or near the top of the first and second rails; at least one other cross members fixedly attached to the first rail and second rail and below the top cross member; a plurality of wheels on the top side of the first rail and the top side of the second rail, a horizontal extending member extending at an acute angle from the bottom side of the top cross member, the horizontal extending member configured abut against a structure at or near the top of a set basement stairs to temporarily hold the stair roller device on the basement stairs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for transporting, in particular skidding or jacking, a heavy object (4) supported on at least one guide (2), comprising an actuator (7) for effecting transport, in particular at least one hydraulic cylinder, one end of which is configured for connection to the object (4) or a foundation and the other end is connected to a shoe (8) configured for connection to the guide (2). The shoe (8) comprises at least two pins (11) configured to be inserted into openings (9) in the guide (2) to provide, at least in the direction of the guide (2) a positive connection between the shoe (8) and the guide (2).

Abstract: A loading device for lifting an elongated object having an elongate axis includes a frame having a first fulcrum surface and a second fulcrum surface, a first effector arm that pivots about the first fulcrum surface, a second effector arm that pivots about the second fulcrum surface, and an actuator moving the first effector arm and the second effector arm between a retracted position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A lip hingedly connectable to a deck of a dock leveler, the lip comprising an elongated body having opposite top and bottom surfaces. The elongated body comprising a hinged edge removably and pivotally connectable to the deck; and a distal edge opposite the hinged edge. The lip further comprises a cover lining adapted to at least partially enclose the top and bottom surfaces of the elongated body so as to mitigate impacts thereon.

Abstract: Crossover-bridge cable routers for routing cables through intersections and/or around corners of cable trays are described herein. The crossover-bridge cable router may include a floor, at least a portion of which is substantially horizontal, and at least two ramps, wherein each ramp extends downward from a side of the floor and is positioned either parallel or perpendicular to the other (i.e., opposing or adjacent) ramp.

Abstract: A bale accumulator for grouping bales for group baling includes a platform, a depositor mounted adjacent to the platform for sequentially depositing bale sets onto the platform, each bale set when deposited onto the platform comprises a pair of bales positioned upright and side-by-side in a packing orientation so that their corresponding long sides are axially juxtaposed, and a packer apparatus mounted adjacent to the platform for packing one bale set at a time from the platform into a group baler trailing the platform each time a bale set is deposited onto the platform from the depositor without changing the packing orientation of the bales of each bale set.

Abstract: A telescoping ramp may include first and second ramp sections such that the second ramp section may be received within the first ramp section and translated between an extended position and a retracted position. The telescoping ramp may include a locking mechanism that extends between at least one of pairs of rails of the first and second ramp sections. The locking mechanism may include a pair of locking pins that is selectively engageable with the first and second ramp sections. In one embodiment, the pair of locking pins may include handle portions that may be disposed between the at least one of the pairs of rails. In such embodiment, an axial movement of the handle portions along a common axis of the pair of locking pins may lock the second ramp section relative to the first ramp section.

Abstract: A trailer is provided for having a self-propelled swather mounted thereon. The trailer includes first and second caster wheel supports and first and second drive wheel supports. The caster wheel supports are selectively movable being stowed and support positions. The drive wheel supports are selectively movable between horizontally disposed and vertically disposed positions. Each of the caster wheel supports includes a caster wheel turning assembly to partially pivot the associated caster wheel as the swather is backed onto the trailer. The trailer also includes extenders for attachment to first and second ramps. The extenders may be stowed on the bumper.

Abstract: A waterfall-type cable router for routing cables out of cable trays includes a curved ramp having a front portion and a rear portion, a vertical left curved wall transitioning into the curved ramp and extending the length of the left side of the curved ramp, and a vertical right curved wall transitioning into the curved ramp and extending the length of the right side of the curved ramp. A first portion of each of the left and right curved walls includes a slot extending upward from the lower edge of the first portion into the curved wall, the slot being configured to attach the cable router to a cable tray.

Abstract: A waterfall-type cable router for routing cables out of cable trays including a floor having a front side, a rear side, a left side, and a right side, wherein at least a portion of the floor is substantially horizontal. A vertical rear wall extends along the rear side of the floor. The cable router further includes a left ramp extending downward from the left side of the floor, a right ramp extending downward from the right side of the floor, and a front ramp extending downward from the front side of the floor. A vertical left curved wall extends between the left ramp and the front ramp, and a vertical right curved wall extends between the right ramp and the front ramp.

Abstract: A waterfall-type cable router for routing cables out of cable trays includes a curved ramp having a front portion and a rear portion, a vertical left curved wall transitioning into the curved ramp and extending the length of the left side of the curved ramp, and a vertical right curved wall transitioning into the curved ramp and extending the length of the right side of the curved ramp. The rear portion of the curved ramp curves outwardly such that a distal end of the rear portion may be wider than a distal end of the front portion of the curved ramp.

Abstract: A flexible circuit board and a cutting device are provided. The flexible circuit board includes a board body including a cutting region. A plurality rows of testing terminals are located in the cutting region, a first spacing being provided between two adjacent rows of testing terminals. The testing terminals can be respectively cut off from the board body along a cutting direction which is along the extending direction of the first spacing in the board body. A testing circuit is located on a surface of the board body. The testing circuit is arranged in a region outside the cutting region and the testing circuit is independently and electrically connected to each row of the testing terminals.

Abstract: A ramp deployment system for deploying and securing first and second ramps to the entrance of a container-type vehicle using a ratchet strap arrangement. The ratchet strap arrangement includes first and second ratchet strap devices each having a tightening strap coupled to a respective hook and collar mechanism that includes a closable hook operable to engage a collar to form a loop portion by the tightening strap around the undercarriage of the container-type vehicle. A ratchet mechanism is operatively coupled to the tightening strap for tightening or loosening the tightening strap relative to the first and second ramps when the ratchet strap mechanism is actuated. The ratchet mechanism is also engaged to a fixed length strap having a hook portion configured to engage the cross rungs of the first and second ramps and secure the ratchet strap arrangement securely between container-type vehicle and the first and second ramps.

Abstract: A waterfall-type cable router for routing cables out of cable trays includes a curved ramp having a front portion and a rear portion, a vertical left curved wall transitioning into the curved ramp and extending the length of the left side of the curved ramp, and a vertical right curved wall transitioning into the curved ramp and extending the length of the right side of the curved ramp. The rear portion of the curved ramp has a population of tabs configured to attach to an extender. The extender allows a waterfall-type cable router assembly to rest on a wire cable tray with a sidewall of a higher length than the length of the cable router.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and kits for converting a flatbed truck body into a dropside truck body, are described. According to one embodiment, the apparatus comprises modified strap hinges used in combination with securement means and panels. The methods comprise securing within stake pockets formed within the load bed of flatbed truck body one strap of the modified strap hinge, with the opposed strap secured to side panels and rear panels. The panels are then secured, one to the other and to the headboard of the flatbed, using releasable latches. The truck body, so modified, facilitates loading and unloading, as, for example, by forklift, accommodates oversized loads, and provides an accessible work surface for tradesmen. The conversion is quick, easy and inexpensive to implement making dropside trucks available to consumers who might not otherwise be in a position to acquire one.

Abstract: A hand truck having a frame two short and two long sides; a wheel and axel assembly attached to the frame; a lifting assembly extending between the two short sides; said lifting assembly comprising a frame center pole rail having an attached gear rack, a gear box movably attached to the center pole, said gear box including, a toothed that meshes with the gear rack, a worm gear having a drive shaft that meshes with the toothed pinion, wherein rotation of the drive shaft causes the worm gear to drive the pinion along the gear rack; a lift bracket attached to the gear box comprising a receiving plate with at least one slot; and at least one removable lift platform comprising a platform plate with at least one key that is securely receivable into the slot; wherein the gearbox is drivable using a power supply supplied by a user.

Abstract: A conveying device for cylindrical members, such as parisons (1) for hollow objects, has running rails (8, 9) which are inclined in the direction of travel of the parisons (1). A neck (3) of the parisons (1) which is part of a head (2) lies on the running rails (8, 9). A guide rail (11) which is located at a certain distance from the head (2) of the parisons (1) is fixedly arranged above the running rails (8, 9). A movable intermediate element (12) is retained and guided within the running rail (11). A force component (16) directed against the head (2) of the parisons (1) acts on the intermediate element (12).

Abstract: A ladder bridge apparatus for use in connecting two ladder sections is disclosed herein. The ladder bridge apparatus, in its simplest form, includes an adjustable center stabilizer bar connecting outer rail bridge assemblies. The rail bridge assemblies are directly connected to the adjacent ladder sections. The ladder bridge apparatus can be utilized in conjunction with a material transport device to transport materials over the rails of a first ladder section and onto and across the ladder bridge apparatus to a second ladder section.

Abstract: A tactical access ramp has an upper and a lower section that are connected by a hinge. Optional upper and lower extension sections and arms are available to extend the length of the ramp. Feet are connected to the lower section, or to the lower extension section or lower extension arms if provided, and provide a stable base for the ramp on the lower surface on which it is deployed. A landing section is connected to the upper section, or to the upper extension section or upper extension arms if provided. The landing section has a landing platform that engages an upper surface, and reduces slippage between the ramp and the upper surface. In this manner, animals and personnel are provided with a stable means of ascent from the lower surface to the upper surface.

Abstract: A portable floor surface and method of use thereof facilitates unloading side-by-side cargo carts disposed in laterally spaced relation with an aisle defined between them. The floor surface has a body with opposite front and rear ends and lower and upper surfaces extending between the front and rear ends. The upper surface is brought into a generally flush relation with the floor of the cargo cart when the lower surface is resting on a common floor surface with the cargo cart. A ramp surface extends at an upward inclination from the front end toward the rear end and a latch member operably associated with the body is adapted for operable engagement with a first cargo cart to releasably lock the portable floor surface to the first cargo cart.

Abstract: The loading ramps structure of the present invention includes: the first and the second ladder structure, respectively including two parallel side racks, several fixed crosswise racks set between said two side racks and pivotally-connecting section set on one end of said side rack, and one pivotally-connecting structure including one pair of the first pivotally-connecting pieces set on the side racks of the first ladder structure and one pair of the second pivotally-connecting pieces set on the side racks of the second ladder structure. The first and the second pivotally-connecting pieces jointly connect with the pivots fixed on both ends of the pivotally-connecting sections of the second ladder structure.

Abstract: A ramp is provided for use in loading and unloading truck boxes. The ramp includes a pair of parallel and spaced apart rails being connected by a plurality of track bars such that the track bars define a ramp surface. Ends of the track bars are received in respective apertures spaced along an inner side of each rail. Threaded fasteners secure the track bars in the apertures. The track bars are rigid members having a U-shaped cross section being oriented such that the ramp surface comprises a plurality of upstanding flanges. The ramp may include a pivotal coupling for folding the ramp in half.

Abstract: A pallet including a ramp and two slide assemblies inserted between the pallet surface and the article to be shipped. The ramp is pivotally attached as part of the pallet structure and may be folded up during shipping and down during unloading. The slide assemblies include a strip of material with a low coefficient of friction to facilitate sliding on the pallet surface and the ramp.

Abstract: A loading ramp mechanism comprises two ramps and the support system therefor such that the ramps may be moved from a storage position in which the ramps are on edge and horizontal and parallel proximate to each other below the rear edge of a truck load bed, to a deployed position in which the ramps are secured at one end at the rear of the cargo bed of the small truck and are laterally adjustable. The support system comprises two support rods each having two sections flexibly joined, the first section being rigidly mounted in a vertical position and the second section being releasably supported in a horizontal position and capable of assuming a vertical position on the same axis with the first vertical section. Each ramp member at one end slidably receives a support rod and can be supported by either the horizontal second section when deployed or the vertical first section when stored.

Abstract: An arrangement for limiting the extent to which telescopically mounted sections (1,2,3) can be extended is enclosed in a chamber (7) between each pair of sections, so as to be out of the way of personnel handling the sections. The arrangement comprises two mutually co-acting devices which have the form of hollow bodies (5) and which are intended to engage one another when the sections of a pair of sections are extended to a maximum. The mutually facing surfaces of the hollow bodies are preferably provided with a damping ramp section (8).

Abstract: A mobile inclined ramp having longitudinal members that are disposed at the sides and are connected by transverse members that have a U-shaped cross-sectional configuraiton, with the cross parts of the transverse members being directed downwardly. To increase the load-carrying capacity of the tranverse members and to increase the traction of the travel surface of the ramp, plates are disposed between the cross parts of the transverse members. At the top, these plates end approximately at the level of anti-slip or traction elements of flanges of the transverse members. The plates are securely clamped between adjacent transverse members by bolt connections.

Abstract: A positioning appliance for accurately positioning a container suspended on crane cables with respect to a chassis on which the container is being placed comprises two slide chutes (30, 31) which are each pivotably suspended on a carriage (32 and 33 respectively). The carriages can be moved along a rail (34). In order to make the appliance suitable for any type of chassis whatsoever, including a chassis suitable for the public highway, the slide chutes must not come into contact with the chassis. The appliance according to the invention makes this possible in that a spacer (37) which can be moved in the direction of movement of the carriages is disposed between the carriages. Each carriage is provided with a stopping device (38 and 39 respectively) which can be brought into engagement with the spacer by moving said carriages.

Abstract: A transfer bridge for a ramp or a dock. The bridge includes a bridge plate, the back end of which is pivotably mounted via a shaft that is disposed in supports. A locking element prevents the shaft from accidentally lifting out of the supports. At the top, the locking element extends about the shaft, and at the bottom, below the shaft, the locking element is detachably connected to the dock.

Abstract: A portable foldable ramp for bridging the space between ground level and a raised level such as the bed of a pickup truck, to permit the passage of the wheels of all-terrain vehicles and like products. The ramp has a pair of generally U-shaped ramp sections hingedly connected in end-to-end alignment so as to be foldable to coextensive bottom-to-bottom abutment for ease of transport. A somewhat stiff, flexible cable has its ends connected to the remote ends of the bottoms of the ramp sections to support the load. The cable is guided when the ramp sections are folded to dispose it in looped configuration within the confines of the coextensive ramp sections which intermesh when the ramp sections are folded.

Abstract: A convertible shower stall platform and ramp combination is shown for use with an invalid's shower chair. The shower stall platform has leveling screws and a vertical flange around at least three sides and drain holes formed near the rear flange. There is a ramp for connection to the front edge of the platform. A turning platform may also be used assembled to the front edge of the shower stall platform where the ramp is capable for connection to either the right or left side of the turning platform and quick-release pins are provided between the ramp and turning platform and between the turning platform and the shower stall platform. The sides of the ramp and of the turning platform have vertical, upturned flanges to guide and retain the wheels of the invalid's chair as the invalid is transported up the ramp and onto the shower stall platform by an attendant. There is a removable safety bar installed across the front edge of the shower stall platform to retain the invalid's chair within the shower stall.

Abstract: A guide height adjuster comprises a block consisting of a plurality of steps of different heights integrally joined together and having a slot formed to allow the passage of a screw across all the steps, a guide holder having a through hole for the insertion of the screw, and a guide to formed as to cover substantially a channel through which components being handled pass, the guide being secured to, and supported by, the guide holder. The guide holder rests on one of the steps and is fastened to the block by the screw so that the guide can be held above the channel. The height of the guide above the channel can be changed by loosening the screw and moving the block with respect to the screw, thereby shifting the guide holder to another block step of a desired height.

Abstract: In a feeder for carrying electronic components in a predetermined sequence such as ICs packed in a cassette, stick or the like in an electronic insertion machine, part of a carrying path is made movable between the two positions; a component passing position in a usual state and a waiting position outside the carrying path, whereby in the case of incorrect insertion of an electronic component, a new identical component can be supplied by leaving behind the components of the sequential order.

Abstract: A ramp for stairways is constructed from a plurality of separate right triangular modules which individually nest in the recesses of the stairway formed by the step treads and risers. The several modules are securely releasably interconnected on opposite sides thereof by tethered locking pins received by registering locking apertures of male and female connector elements. The continuous stairway ramp formed by two parallel groups of modules is laterally adjustable through connector slides on the riser walls of the modules. Two parallel ramp trackways are formed having opposite side upstanding lips and the surfaces of the trackways are covered with a grooved rubber matting to facilitate the passage of hand trucks and wheelchairs smoothly along the ramp.

Abstract: A circuit board is guided into the correct position over the testing location of a test fixture by means of at least one guide located outside and near to the circumference of the testing location. The surface of the guide which faces the testing location is sloped outwards and upwards, the guide preferably being conical in shape. In test fixtures provided with tooling guide pins which fit through tooling holes on the circuit board for the purpose of accurate positioning over the test location, the lower part of the guide to approximately the same height as the pins is cylindrical, the upper part of the guide being conical.

Abstract: Foldable ramp for on and off loading all terrain/recreational vehicles from the rear of trucks, trailers, and vans. The ramp folds longitudinally to a width smaller than the wheelbase of the all terrain/recreational vehicles. When folded it may be slipped between the wheels of the all terrain/recreational vehicle for storage on the bed of the truck, trailer or van. When operational the ramp is engaged against the rear of the truck, trailer or van and allows the operator of the all terrain/recreational vehicle to either ride or push the vehicle onto or off of the truck, trailer, or van.

Abstract: A pair of longitudinally extended stringers include pins at the upper ends thereof to detachably engage apertures drilled in the open tail gate of the vehicle so that the stringers extend to the ground at approximately the same angle as the open tail gate. A plurality of cross members or rungs are secured in spaced and parallel relationship to cables, chains or the like and the lowermost cross member is bolted between the two stringers adjacent the lower ends thereof. When the stringers are secured by the upper ends into the apertures of the tail gate, the cross members are unrolled upwardly along the stringers and the uppermost cross member is then detachably secured to the stringers adjacent the upper ends thereof thus forming a ladder type ramp for the loading or unloading of a snowmobile. If planks are laid longitudinally between the stringers, then any wheeled vehicle such as an all-terrain vehicle or the like, may be loaded or unloaded along the ramp.

Abstract: A closure cap for bottles which is stamped from a blank and has a pair of tear assisting tabs thereon especially adapted for high speed bottling equipment and designed so as not to jam in the equipment. The tabs in the transport position form a V-configuration on their inner edges and their outer lateral edges are in parallel planes spaced apart a distance equal to the diameter of the cap; such construction permitting a following cap to enter between the tabs without riding up on the preceding cap.

Abstract: A portable roller skid for moving bulky or heavy loads in which the skid has a body with a set of load supporting rollers, and means to fix the skid under a load. The skid is constructed to provide one direction of load movement and when coupled in pairs the skids provide two directions of movement for a load.

Abstract: A hand truck having a frame two short and two long sides; a wheel and axel assembly attached to the frame; a lifting assembly extending between the two short sides; said lifting assembly comprising a frame center pole rail having an attached gear rack, a gear box movably attached to the center pole, said gear box including, a toothed that meshes with the gear rack, a worm gear having a drive shaft that meshes with the toothed pinion, wherein rotation of the drive shaft causes the worm gear to drive the pinion along the gear rack; a lift bracket attached to the gear box comprising a receiving plate with at least one slot; and at least one removable lift platform comprising a platform plate with at least one key that is securely receivable into the slot; wherein the gearbox is drivable using a power supply supplied by a user.