Abstract: A stand comprising a bar adjustably connected to two opposite placed existing carrying plats being adjustably connected to respective bolts a adjustable handle engaging the bar and two existing handles engaging to respective carrying plats to holding engine and gearbox from three directions; two L-shaped bars adjustably engaged with two pairs of bolts, two pairs of long bolts, two pairs of frames and two supports forming support for engine while engine is on the stand released of the handles enabling a rear engine plate and fly wheel to be removed and returned without removing engine from stand; further enabling secure holding of engine regardless of type, size and weight thereof, and centring engine without adapters.

Abstract: A post hole digger stand for supporting a post hole digger assembly. The stand has a planar base mounted on surface engaging members such as steerable casters. A pair of vertical support arms are mounted on the base with a transverse movable support bar mounted on the support arms for supporting the post hole digger assembly balanced along a curved section of its boom. A brace may be provided to keep post hole digger assembly from rocking on the movable support bar.

Abstract: An engine block lift for raising, lowering and supporting an engine block includes a movable frame that has ground-engaging wheels and an elongate base that extends laterally. A support shelf is provided for supporting an engine block and includes a non-marring surface upon which the engine block can rest. A tool tray is positioned near the support shelf and an air cylinder is coupled to the movable frame for raising and lowering the support shelf. A second tool tray is provided, as is a tool holster for supporting and storing a bar-like tool. The elongate base comprises a pair of low-profile elongate base legs for slipping beneath the frame of a mobile engine stand (when used in conjunction with a mobile engine stand).

Abstract: A motor vehicle component support and method that includes reciprocating horizontal members that maintain the vehicle component in balance as the support is adjusted according to the component size. With the reciprocating action, the adjustments to one horizontal member are identically and automatically performed on the other horizontal member. In addition, the apparatus includes cushions capable of pivoting to better accommodate components of irregular geometries.

Abstract: A stand holding virtually any vehicle engine and gearbox respectively during repair and renovation allowing clear access to every side of thereof, carrying a base structure (1) an immovable column (7), a horizontal immovable tube (9), includes a movable support assembly (12) and a pair of rotatable adjustable carrier assemblies (20) being distanced from one another. The support assembly is capable of varying the distance between a pair of carrier assemblies to correspond with the size of engine and of gearbox respectively. Each of the pair of carrier assemblies including an arm and a carrying plate connected by way of the connecting member; rather two handles adjustably coupled to corresponding carrying plate by first ends and having bolts threaded through second ends and corresponding adapters for receipt within corresponding holes of engine and gearbox respectively.

Abstract: An engine mounting stand for small engines, and particularly adapted for motorcycle engines. The engine mounting stand includes an upright and a journal bearing, the upright is attached to a base, a rotating bracket assembly is attached to the journal bearing of the upright, the bracket assembly designed to attach to the engine mount holes of the engine, and is operative for rotatably positioning the engine so that the mechanic can access all areas of the engine. The engine mounting stand can further include an outrigger support attached to the rotating bracket assembly, and an outrigger secured to the outrigger support. The outrigger attaches to the engine and outrigger end aperture can provide further attachment support to the bracket assembly.

Abstract: A wing positioner apparatus for installing and removing an aircraft wing includes a wheeled base having a pair of vertically extending telescoping posts attached thereto. A wing support arm is hinged to each vertically extending telescoping post. A winch couples one wing support arm to one of the vertically extending posts for raising and lowering the wing support arm. A telescoping post winch is attached to the wheeled base for raising both vertically extending telescoping posts simultaneously. This allows an aircraft wing to be supported between the pair of wing support arms and the pair of vertically extending telescoping posts while being moved on the wheeled base and positioned for installation or removal from an aircraft fuselage.

Abstract: A tool includes pivotally conjoined top and bottom planar bodies being coupled along their distal edges and having opposed linear ends. The bottom body is statically registered while the top body is dynamically articulatable. Slotted brackets are coupled to one linear end of the bodies, and are slidably interlocked and repeatedly moveable between compressed and engaged positions. Knobs traverse through the top body and are engaged therewith. The knobs are adaptable between raised and lowered positions. A turn wheel is connected to the knobs for raising and lowering the knobs in sync. A handle assembly includes wheels that are seated proximal to the bodies. A lever protrudes proximally from the wheels. A mechanism is included for preventing laminate planks from sliding downwardly along the top body. Rotatable and equidistantly spaced rollers are axially oriented along the top body and are registered with corresponding ones of the knobs.

Abstract: This is a device to easily and safely transport a toilet, which can be broken down and folded for easy storage and transport. It has very few mechanical parts and uses the existing toilet set holes to safely lift a toilet.

Abstract: A portable workbench includes top members, a support structure, a frame, wheels and a toe plate. The top members lie in a common plane and define a working surface with opposing side portions that define clamping surfaces. The support structure supports the top members and permits selectively traversing at least one of the pair of top members toward another to permit a workpiece to be clamped therebetween. The frame includes collapsible legs. The wheels and toe plate are coupled to the frame adjacent to each other. The workbench is positionable in a raised position, a collapsed position and a hand truck position. The toe plate is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to permit the portable workbench to be employed as a hand truck.

Abstract: A fabrication station (117) suitable for use mobile unit (1) or as stand alone unit for fabricating solid surface construction materials is provided, as is a method of use therefor. The fabrication station is equipped with climate control units (23, 23a, 123) fabrication equipment (24, 124) and other environment control equipment. Therefore, solid surface construction materials can be fabricated onsite or at a remote fabrication shop. In the fabrication process according to the present invention, dimensional information is laid out directly onto the solid surface material stock. The fabrication station can include an adjustable support (124a) that supports each slat support channel portion so that the position of the slat support channel portions is adjustable relative to the support wall and one another to provide a fine adjustment. The fabrication station can also include removable slat portions 124c to accommodate different shapes of solid surface material to fabricate.

Abstract: A toilet lifting and transport device. The device has forward legs and rear legs, with the forward legs being selectively deployable in an open configuration for lifting and transporting use, and a closed configuration for storage. A screw lift is positioned on at least one horizontal support that is positioned between the rear legs. The lifting device is coupled to a toilet fixture via a tank strap and bridge straps. Lifting of the toilet fixture is then accomplished utilizing the screw lift. Transport of the lifting device with the toilet fixture thereon is accomplished by rolling the lifting device on wheels located on the bottoms of the rear and forward legs. An alternative design utilizing the same lifting and transport principle is also disclosed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for storing stacks of lumber to avoid or correct warpage utilizing two or more rectangular or square frameworks, open throughout which may include linkage for maintaining a fixed spacing of the frameworks and/or rollers for mobility in handling the stacks of lumber. A side of each framework may be hinged for opening and include a latch mechanism for securing such side from opening. Two adjacent sides of each framework each mount a force actuator having a flat face member supported within the interior periphery of each framework for engagement with the exposed surface of the stacks of lumber positioned within and extending between the two or more frameworks which upon activation of the force actuator squeezes the stack of lumber in two directions, thereby avoiding or correcting warpage during storage of the stacks of lumber.

Abstract: A door lifting apparatus includes a frame and a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a slide assembly and a lever assembly. The slide assembly includes a vertical bar, a door support beam supporting a plurality of door holders, and a horizontal bar that are movable together vertically up and down relative to the frame as the lever assembly is moved between a lifted position, an intermediate position, and a lowered position. The vertical bar is associated with a cam plate secured to the frame such that the vertical bar, and the door support beam and door secured thereto, pivots as the lever assembly is moved between the lifted and the lower position.

Abstract: A door lifting apparatus includes a frame and a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a slide and a lever. The slide includes a plurality of holders and a plurality of glides, wherein the holders are operable to engage and support a door while the glides cooperate with rails provided upon the frame to guide the slide along the rails. Pivotal movement of the lever moves the slide vertically relative to the upright supports, thereby raising or lowering the door.

Abstract: A cutting edge cart is disclosed that provides an improved means for replacing the replaceable cutting edges on bladed equipment such as road graders and snow plow. The cart allows a single user to retrieve, transport, and position a replacement cutting edge relative to a mold board of the bladed equipment. Generally, the cart contains a frame, two or more transport assemblies attached to the frame, such as wheels, a movable carrier assembly that contains a cutting edge support assembly, and an adjuster. The adjuster is operable to move the carrier assembly between first and second positions relative to the frame allowing the vertical position of a supported cutting edge to be adjusted. The frame and transport assemblies are disposed such that the cart may be rotated or pivoted from a first generally vertical position to a second generally horizontal position.

Abstract: A workpiece assembly jig is provided with a plurality of first brackets provided around the perimeter of an aluminum jig main body for mounting thereon and assembling a long aluminum workpiece. A plurality of second brackets are provided around the perimeter of a steel jig base and are connected together via connecting members having first and second male threaded portions extending in opposite directions from a middle flange. The first male threaded portion of the connecting member is screwed into a female threaded portion formed in the second bracket, and the second male threaded portion runs through a long hole formed longitudinally (perpendicular to the plane of the paper) in the first bracket which is secured between the flange and a nut.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a sheet bending brake assembly for securing a work piece. The sheet bending brake assembly includes a clamping member having a lower leg extending therefrom and a pivoting arm pivotally supported by and extending from the clamping member. The pivoting arm defines a clamping area with the lower leg. A base supports the clamping members and provides support to the assembly while moving the pivoting arm between the open position and the clamped position. A guide mechanism reacts between the clamping member and the pivoting arm for moving the pivoting arm between the open position and the clamped position. The guide mechanism has a guide slot with a detent positioned within the guide slot between the first and the second ends for positioning the pivoting arm in an intermediate position to allow for precisely aligning the work piece.

Abstract: A portable workbench includes a top structure, a support structure and a collapsible frame. The top structure includes upper work supporting surfaces lying in a common plane and longitudinally extending opposed side portions defining clamping surfaces. A linkage mechanism cooperates with the frame to actuate the workbench between an expanded working position and a collapsed transport position. A lever releasably cooperates with the frame to maintain the workbench in a locked expanded position.

Abstract: A portable workbench includes a top structure, a support structure and a collapsible frame. The top structure includes top members lying in a common plane. The top members include upper working surfaces and lower supporting surfaces. The lower supporting surfaces include a plurality of rib portions formed thereon. The top members further include longitudinally extending opposed side portions defining clamping surfaces. A linkage mechanism cooperates with the frame to actuate the workbench between an expanded working position and a collapsed transport position. A lever releasably cooperates with the frame to maintain the workbench in a locked expanded position.

Abstract: A support rack, such as for supporting automobile body parts during painting, may be supported entirely from overhead by a single vertical support tube received within an overhead mounting bracket. A central frame has a sidewardly projecting cross member, which supports side members which extend front to back. A front frame projects frontwardly of the cross member, and has adjustable side support arms. When a fender is supported on one of the side members by an upper edge, one of the side support arms can be adjusted to properly engage the fender. Alternatively, the rack's vertical mount tube can be supported from below on a wheeled support frame. Adjustable pin collars can be moved along the side arm to support parts which have mounting holes.

Abstract: The invention provides moveable supports for machine parts such as automotive body components during repair, painting, assembly, alignment, and other processes. The provision of multiple, spaced frame and support members of suitable length, spacing, and orientation, enables workers to access all surfaces of supported components; and support members having angled flange portions enable access to portions of supported components engaged by the support members. Supports according to the invention can be employed as jigs to support parts during, for example, assembly, disassembly, and/or alignment of components. The provision of wheels, brackets, lugs, hooks, and other devices enable easy and safe transportation for support devices and supported components.

Abstract: A motionless conduit vise is disclosed to include a base in which one or more receiving channels are provided. Each of the channels are sized to be slightly less than the outer diameter of the conduit to be held therein and thereby frictionally hold the conduit against linear or rotational movement once secured. A plurality of mounting structures is also disclosed so as to facilitate provision of the vise on a variety of work surfaces, such as moveable carts, pails, and ladders.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus for a motorcycle and a fastener. The lifting apparatus comprises a lifter and a fastener arranged in the lifter. The fastener comprises two supports located at a distance from each other whose upper end is provided with fastening elements for seizing footpegs/footboard of the motorcycle. The lifting apparatus further comprises at least one stabilizing member for preventing the motorcycle from tilting in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A paint wagon (10) has a base (22) having a plurality of wheels (28, 30) mounted in supporting relation thereto. A drop pin (32) is slidably mounted to the base. The drop pin (32) selectively engages with a conveyor (12) for translating the paint wagon (10) along a path. A plurality of slidably mounted mounting fixtures (26) are movable between a contracted position and an expanded position. An actuating assembly (24) slidably mounts the mounting fixtures to the base. The actuating assembly (24) has a longitudinal support (38) and a plurality of cars (52, 54, 56) in sliding engagement with the longitudinal support. The mounting fixtures (26) extend from the plurality of cars. A rotatably mounted pinion (70) drivingly engages a rack (84, 86) which is slidably mounted with the longitudinal support. The rack (84, 86) is connected to an outer car (56).

Abstract: A cleanroom lift for maneuvering large objects such as turbomolecular pumps utilized in semiconductor processing applications is provided. In one embodiment, the lift includes a vertically movable carriage coupled to a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a first link and a second link. Each link has one piece construction to minimize deflection under load. The first link is coupled to the carriage by a carriage shaft assembly and to the second link by a linkage shaft assembly. The second link is coupled to the linkage shaft assembly and a gripper assembly. Optionally, a third link and second shaft assembly may be disposed between the gripper assembly and the second link to minimize the weight of the links to facilitate assembly in cleanroom environments.

Abstract: A collapsible apparatus is disclosed for lifting and transporting objects, such as toilets and similar plumbing fixtures. The toilet lifter has a support structure and a strap system attached thereto. The support structure has three vertical legs with wheels on the bottoms and horizontal support structures connecting the legs at the tops. The strap system includes a loop strap that engages a bowl of the toilet and rear straps that engage a back or middle portion of the toilet. The strap system is supported by the support structure above the toilet in use and passes across a pivot point on the support structure to raise and lower the toilet. The straps are connected to a toilet, and the strap system is retracted to lift the toilet. The support structure may be locked into a folded position for transportation.

Abstract: A cart is configured to handle replaceable plates used on the blade of a plow or grader. The cart includes a wheeled frame and a plate holder configured to support the plate lengthwise in a generally upright orientation. The plate holder is supported on the frame by a parallelogram linkage that permits adjustment of the plate holder, and thereby the plate carried by the holder, without varying the orientation of these components. An inventive plate installation method is also disclosed. The method involves placing at least one plate on the height-adjustable plate holder carried on the mobile frame. The attachment holes defined in the plate are then aligned with the attachment holes defined in the blade.

Abstract: A device and method are provided to remove a wafer stage carrier carrying a wafer stage assembly from an exposure apparatus. The wafer stage carrier may be removably fastened to the apparatus frame of the exposure apparatus by any types of mechanical fasteners. The removal assembly includes a set of expandable supports and a set of removal supports. When the apparatus frame supports the wafer stage carrier, the wafer stage carrier hangs above a stationary surface, such as the ground. To remove the wafer stage carrier, the set of expandable supports is expanded until it reaches the ground and is capable of supporting the weight of the wafer stage carrier. At this juncture, the mechanical fasteners may be removed to allow the weight of the wafer stage carrier to transfer from the apparatus frame to the expandable supports.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle component support carriage for maneuvering heavy engines, transmissions, or vehicle rear end differentials while those components are being serviced. The apparatus includes a wheeled carriage that supports an enclosed drive apparatus used to incrementally rotate the heavy component for servicing, replacing parts or cleaning the component. The apparatus support apparatus is arranged so that a removable portion of it is aligned and secured to the first engagement member before the heavy component is assembled to the wheeled carriage on a journaled shaft that is operatively connected to the drive apparatus. The removable portion of the support apparatus is pre-disposed with a pattern of mounted apertures or hardware that will present a balanced assembly when loaded on the carriage support apparatus. A second variation enables servicing of two engines at once, both engines being balanced and supported similarly.

Abstract: A planking tool comprising a base, a handle mechanism rotatably attached to the base and a pair of teeth slidably attached to the base wherein the teeth are movable between an engaging position and a disengaging position. A first connecting mechanism attaches the handle mechanism to the pair of teeth. A push plate slidably attached to the base is slidable between an extended position and a withdrawn position. A second connecting mechanism attaches the handle mechanism to the push plate. When the handle is rotated relative to the base the pair of teeth move from the disengaging position to the engaging position while the push plate remains in the withdrawn position. As the handle continues to rotate relative to the base the pair of teeth remain in the engaging position and the push plate moves from the withdrawn position to the extended position.

Abstract: The utility workstation selectively positions a suspended workpiece before a typically seated operator. It is height adjustable and accepts various types of holding and support attachments that allow various kinds of workpieces to be positioned at various angles and rotations. It provides local light and magnifier sources as well as display and storage options for tools and supplies useful for working with a workpiece. It allows a workpiece to be moved laterally from a fully retracted position, where the workpiece is out of the way of someone getting out of or into his or her seat, to a working position, where the workpiece is suspended at a preferred location and orientation before the operator. It is designed to be operated from the left side or right side of a chair, easy chair, stool, couch, or other type of seating means.

Abstract: Applicants' invention includes an automated data storage system which includes one or more data storage libraries each of which includes one or a plurality of accessors which retrieve data storage media from a plurality of storage slots and deliver that retrieved data storage media to a data storage drive unit, where each of the plurality of accessors includes one or more attachment slots and a plurality of retractable wheels, and a maintenance robot which includes a plurality of wheels and an attachment device which is capable of insertion into, and subsequent removal from, the attachment slot(s) located on each of the accessors. Applicants' invention further includes a method utilizing Applicants' maintenance robot to remove one of Applicants' accessors from a data storage library.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an engine to a dynamometer is provided with an exhaust system, coolant system, electrical system, and an engine mounting system. The systems decrease the time required to dress an engine while increasing test reliability and the number of engines that can be tested in an engine test room.

Abstract: A portable multi-purpose workstation assembly for allowing users to mount two engines side-by-side and to easily transfer parts from one engine to the other engine. The portable multi-purpose workstation assembly includes a base assembly including a plurality of elongate base members, and also including base connecting members interconnecting and supporting the elongate base members, and further including wheel assemblies upon which the elongate base members and the base connecting members are supported; and also includes a support assembly being adjustably mounted upon the base assembly, and including sleeve members being disposed about one of the elongate base members, and also including post members being attached to the sleeve members, and further including bracket assemblies being mounted upon the post members.

Abstract: A work holding fixture includes a support frame having a first and a second side member. The first and second side members are connected by a connecting member. Fixed to the first side member is a fixture brake, with a shaft rotatably mounted relative to the first side member. A brake barrel assembly is mounted to one of the first and second side members. The brake barrel assembly has a barrel portion fixed to one of the first and second side members, and has a backing plate rotatably mounted to the one of the first and second members, and is in axial alignment with the fixture brake shaft. The backing plate has a feature which slidably receives a first bracket. The first bracket is configured for attachment to a work piece received by the backing plate. A tail stock assembly, with a drum portion and a bracket guide, is rigidly mounted to the other of the first and second side members. The tail stock assembly slidably receives a second bracket.

Abstract: A convertible engine stand including a base engine stand having a single vertical support and a telescopic base is used to supports engines up to one-thousand two-hundred fifty (1250) pounds. A conversion kit, including a second vertical support converts the base engine stand into one having supports for both ends of an engine and supports engines up to two-thousand (2000) pounds.

Abstract: A wafer cassette transport cart and fault-tolerant self-correcting block help a wafer cassette to properly seat on the pickup forks of the wafer cassette transport cart. The block has a lower surface to mount to the cart and an angled upper surface to meet a front bottom edge of a wafer cassette. The angled upper surface causes an improperly positioned wafer cassette to slide to a proper seating position on the cart when the wafer cassette is lowered onto the cart. The fault-tolerant self-correcting block is fabricated from clean-room compatible materials and the upper angled upper surface may have a low-resistance coating.

Abstract: An adjustable, portable truck bed assembly holder is disclosed herein. The holder includes a base structure and a retaining frame that is rotatably coupled thereto. The base structure includes a moveable chassis having opposing front and rear ends, a pair of vertical support posts extending upwardly from each of said the front and rear ends, a generally U-shaped center support member horizontally and rotatably displaced between said the upwardly extending free ends of the pair of vertical support posts. The retaining frame is attached to the center cross member, has a generally rectangular construction and includes a pair of retaining members, a pair of support members joined at the underside of said the retaining members, and securing flanges fixed to the retaining members. In an alternative embodiment of the truck bed assembly holder, the retaining frame includes retaining members which are expandable in the traverse direction of the center support member.

Abstract: A convertible apparatus for transporting and supporting a work tool at a work site. The apparatus includes a support frame extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. A base member extends from the support frame in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support frame and stabilizes the support frame in its vertical, working position. A removable handle is attachable to the support frame for use in transporting the apparatus, the handle is also positionable on the base member and supports the work platform when the work platform is in its extended position. A primary wheel assembly is mounted to the support frame opposite the base member such that the primary wheel assembly and the base member stabilize the support frame in its vertical, working position.

Abstract: A machine for cutting damaged ends off of rolls of wound sheet material includes a saw that moves in a circular motion about the circumference of one end of the roll of material. The circular motion of the saw is coupled with a movement of the saw radially inward toward the center of the axis of the circular movement. The roll is thereby cut in ever increasing depths about its circumference. The machine is mounted on a portable hydraulic lift and controlled by a remote controller positioned a safe distance away from the saw. The machine and the roll of material can be more easily aligned through the use of an alignment track.

Abstract: A door transporting and support system for allowing an individual to easily transport and install a door within a doorjamb. The door transporting and support system includes a base having a door receiving channel, a pair of first arms extending from the base, a pair of second arms extending from the base, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the arms each by an adjustable threaded shaft, a plurality of support rods extending from the arms, and a plurality of support members removably attached to the support rods in a vertical manner. The base includes a pair of parallel side walls that define the channel. The height, angle and position of a door retained within the base are determined by the position of each threaded shaft of the caster wheels.

Abstract: A door dolly (11) has a side leg (17) rigidly attached to a bottom leg (15) and a wheel and axle assembly (21) attached to the side leg (17) near the bottom leg (15). A handle (19) attaches to the side leg (17) distal to the bottom leg (15). The handle (19) is configured to act as a support for the side leg (17) when the dolly (11) is positioned with the side leg (17) substantially level with the floor, so that the dolly (11) can also act as a stand for holding a door (13) placed on the dolly (11).

Abstract: A rotatable engine holding assembly for permitting rotation of an engine while the engine is being held above a support surface. The rotatable engine holding assembly includes a support frame having an attachment assembly couplable to an engine block to hold the engine. The assembly includes a rotatable axle coupling the attachment assembly to the support frame to permit rotation of the engine while the engine is being held.

Abstract: A wheeled hand truck adapted to carry lightweight three-point tractor hitch equipment. The hand truck has a frame made from two vertical rails, a handle, and some transverse ribs. An axle and a pair of wheels serve as the pivot point of the frame when the device is lifting objects. An extensible, upper support arm has a near end that is pivotally mounted to an upper rib. The support arm pivots up and down along a vertical plane, and has an apertured far end for attaching to the upper point of a three-point hitch connection. The hand truck also has a pair of lower lift arms that pivot from side to side along a substantially horizontal plane so as to be adjustably connectable to the lower two points of a three-point hitch connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a pipe fitting table used to temporally support a plurality of pipes being connected. More particularly, the present invention relates to providing welding, cutting and clamping devices on the pipe fitting table to assist an assembler in positioning and joining a plurality of pipes.

Abstract: A dolly for transporting both circular and rectangular sheets includes of a base having an open rectangular frame a vertical stanchion for supporting the upper edges of angled sheets. The stanchion has surfaces for supporting a sheet, which surfaces lie along a particular vertical plane. The stanchion is removable from the base for easy transport. The lower edge of a circular sheet being transported extends into the frame opening, and beneath the plane of the top of the base, while the lower edge of a rectangular sheet does not extend below the plane of the top of the base. The vertical load of each kind of sheet is concentrated on the two spaced apart front and rear members having resilient material surfaces. The dolly has four swivel caster wheels.

Abstract: A post auger storage stand has a transverse base, a longitudinal arm and a movable yoke support having a pair of adjustable vertical column members for receiving a yoke of a post auger thereon wherein the movable yoke support is affixed to a slidable sleeve movable along the longitudinal arm to adjust for different sized post augers. The post auger stand may additionally have wheel members affixed to the transverse base and on a steerable axle pivotally mounted in the longitudinal arm wherein the post auger stand may be readily moved into position under a raised post auger mounted on a tractor and aligned for receiving the post auger on the post auger stand.

Abstract: A public transit vehicle is driven by a hybrid drive system including a diesel engine, a generator driven by the engine, two battery packs for storing energy from the generator and from re-generated braking energy and a transmission in the form of a motor driven by the electrical energy from the generator and/or the batteries. The drive components are mounted on a sub-frame for carrying which is arranged for readily releasable attachment to the main longitudinal beams of the vehicle body so as to be carried on the vehicle body during operation of the vehicle. The sub-frame itself is designed simply and avoiding duplication of support elements so that it is incapable of supporting by itself the radiator and the transmission which are partially supported in use by elements of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A work holding fixture includes a support frame having a first and a second side member. The first and second side members are connected by a connecting member. Fixed to the first side member is a fixture brake, with a shaft rotatably mounted relative to the first side member. A brake barrel assembly is mounted to one of the first and second side members. The brake barrel assembly has a barrel portion fixed to one of the first and second side members, and has a backing plate rotatably mounted to the one of the first and second members, and is in axial alignment with the fixture brake shaft. The backing plate has a feature which slidably receives a first bracket. The first bracket is configured for attachment to a work piece received by the backing plate. A tail stock assembly, with a drum portion and a bracket guide, is rigidly mounted to the other of the first and second side members. The tail stock assembly slidably receives a second bracket.