Abstract: A transporting dolly attachable to a vehicle includes a metal frame having a base with a top surface and a bottom surface mounted on opposed peripheral side brackets, a peripheral front bracket and a peripheral rear bracket. A center support member and outer support members are secured to the bottom surface of the base. The center support member is integrally formed as a hitch connector to engage with a conventional trailer hitch receiver. The top surface of the base provides an area to carry cargo. Swivel jacks are mounted on the frame to allow the frame to be raised and lowered, and additionally provide means to move the dolly with an attached demountable handle.

Abstract: A carrier for sporting equipment is disclosed that includes a hopper that has an outer peripheral flange and defines a volume for receiving the sporting equipment therein. A hopper supporting means comprise an adjustable peripheral support and a plurality of height-adjustable legs. Each leg has an upper end fixed to the peripheral support at a band attachment means thereof, and a lower end that terminates at a wheel assembly. A lid may be included for covering the hopper and for providing a substantially horizontal surface. Preferably the adjustable peripheral support comprises a resilient band that has an adjustment hand crank attached therealong for adjusting the size of an aperture formed by the band. Each leg is preferably telescoping and further includes a locking means for selectively fixing the height of the leg.

Abstract: A utility cart is provided for storing and transporting automotive repair supplies and equipment. The cart can comprise a part compartment, a tool storage compartment, a grease gun compartment, and a handle. The part compartment can define a holding area configured to laterally and vertically support an item disposed therein. The tool storage and grease gun compartments can likewise be configured to receive tools and other items. The cart can be a useful tool not only for facilitating vehicle repair and maintenance, but for other tasks as well.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and adjustable trailer assembly that allows for easy assembling and de-assembling, foldability, portability, requiring small storage space, multi-functional utility, retrofittable to various vehicles, and at the same time light weight and cost effective. It comprises a frame assembly having a frame portion with front and rear ends, pivotally and hingedly coupled at its rear end to a first end of a platform portion, a second end of the platform portion coupled to a rear beam, the portions being releaseably locked with each other and folds out to configure a lateral plane when in operation, a wheel assembly mechanically coupled to the platform portion at its underneath; and a detachable and lockable drawbar assembly having first and second ends, mechanically coupled to the frame assembly at the first end and having means to connect to a tow vehicle at the second end.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved trailer for processing items. The trailer includes a frame, translating wheel assemblies and a pivoting hitch assembly. Each translating wheel assembly includes a stationary portion fixed to the frame and a translating portion for carrying at least one wheel. The translating portions of the wheel assemblies move up and down between a first extended position in which the wheels support the frame of the trailer and a second retracted position in which the frame sits on the ground. The hitch assembly includes an arm for coupling the trailer to a tractor vehicle. The arm moves between a first trailering position and a second stowed position. The arm is pivoted into the stowed position so that it does not interfere with process items entering or leaving the trailer.

Abstract: A transport carriage for the installation and removal of doors, allows the door to be raised or lowered and aligned before removal from the device. The device is capable of installing standard and pre-hung doors at both the finish and sub-floor stage of construction.

Abstract: A retractable bed mechanism is disclosed. The bed mechanism comprises a sitting pad, a sitting back, a leg seat and a base seat interconnected by a plurality of linking rods and two driving means. The driving means drives the linking rods so as to drive the sitting pad, the sitting back and the leg seat so as to provide various sitting or laying or upright position to the user which facilitates face to face conversation or accessible to objects or other activities.

Abstract: A lift axle suspension system for use on a vehicle having a chassis. The lift axle suspension system includes an axle assembly that is operably coupled to the vehicle chassis with a support arm assembly. A support biasing member is located between the axle assembly and the vehicle chassis for transferring loads between the axle assembly and the vehicle chassis. A lift spring member is also provided. The lift spring member is an air spring member and has one end that is pivotally mounted. Extension of the lift spring member lifts the axle assembly from a use position where the wheels attached to the axle assembly are engageable with a road surface to a storage position where the wheels attached to the axle assembly are not engaged with the road surface.

Abstract: The disclosed articulated wheel assemblies and associated vehicles, for example wheelchairs, include articulated wheel assemblies with at least one offset connecting arm rotatably attached at one end to a payload platform, for example a seat, and attached at the other end to a linear actuator, where the linear actuator is further connected to a wheel. Embodiments include a rotary actuator for varying the linear actuator swing angle, a rotary actuator for eccentrically rotating a hubless wheel, a linear actuator motor for varying the length of the linear actuator, and a propulsion motor. Embodiments provide omnidirectional motion, stepping action when presented with obstacles, irregular surface negotiation, tight space maneuvering and other features to provide disabled people increased mobility. Alternate embodiments include a payload platform with a support strut, which is rotatably attached to an offset connecting arm and pivotally mounted to a seat.

Abstract: A wheel assembly and a method of using the wheel assembly are provided. The wheel assembly is attachable to various objects and capable of quickly and easily collapsing or folding to become more compact for more efficient and cost-effective transportation or shipping. It is then capable of being quickly and easily expanded.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting a person has a chassis (103) and four wheels (105a, 105b, 150c, 105d) supporting the chassis above a ground surface. The wheels enable the vehicle to move along the ground surface. Each of the four wheels is adjustable in position to enable the wheelbase length and track width of the vehicle to be changed. Each of the wheels is steerable to enable the changes in the wheelbase length and the track width to be effected whether the vehicle is substantially stationary or in motion.

Abstract: A front wheel support for a wheel chair, the front wheel support having a curved tube for attachment to a frame member of the wheel chair and a curved part. The curved part has a first portion with a curvature identical to the curvature of the curved tube, and a cross section allowing the first portion of the curved part to fit inside the curved tube. The curved part further has a second portion with a wheel fork seat for mounting a front wheel fork of the wheel chair.

Abstract: A wheel assembly and a method of using the wheel assembly are provided. The wheel assembly is attachable to various objects and capable of quickly and easily collapsing or folding to become more compact for more efficient and cost-effective transportation or shipping. It is then capable of being quickly and easily expanded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable ski skin attachment device that can be used to efficiently attach a skin to a ski or snowboard. In accordance with the present invention, an adjustable ski skin attachment device includes two threaded members, a coupler, and a cover. The two threaded members are threaded in reverse directions from one another. The coupler includes two receiving portions with reverse threaded receiving portions such that when the threaded members are inserted into the two receiving portions and the coupler is rotated in one direction, the two threaded members move closer together. And when the coupler is rotated in the opposite direction, the two threaded members move away from one another. The cover is positioned over the two threaded members opposite the coupler. Unlike conventional skin attachment devices, the adjustable ski skin attachment device in accordance with the present invention can be adjusted to fit over a wide variety of widths and tip shapes.

Abstract: A kit and method are provided for conversion of a vehicle to a high clearance vehicle. The method includes supporting the rear end of the vehicle in a raised position by providing replacement rear wheels of larger diameter. A lifting bracket associated with each front wheel includes a socket for receiving the existing wheel spindle of the respective front wheel therein and a replacement wheel spindle lying parallel and spaced below the socket for supporting the respective front wheel thereon. The use of lifting brackets mounted on the existing wheel spindles of the vehicle permits the existing steering linkage and suspension of the vehicle to function normally so that minimal modification to the vehicle is required for conversion to high clearance.

Abstract: A wheel work chair has all the attributes and style of an office chair but is equipped with wheelchair-type supporting wheels The chair is height adjustable with the upper portion of the chair moving relative to the lower portion of the chair. Wheels connected to the upper portion of the chair move with the chair seat as the height of the chair is adjusted. Wheels connected to the lower portion of the chair remain on the ground as the height of the chair is adjusted. A static surface is provided on the arm of a height adjustable chair to support the weight of a user while that chair is being raised.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement in a wheel lifting mechanism designed to lift at least one wheel (1) running on an underlying surface so that it is capable of negotiating an obstacle (h) rising above the underlying surface. The arrangement comprises an element (7) which is formed with a contour convexly curved towards the underlying surface and is moveably supported in relation to the axle of the wheel (1). The said element is designed, when the contour of the element (7) engages with the obstacle (h), to bring about the said lifting of the wheel (7) as the element (7) is rotated about its point of engagement with the obstacle (h). The arrangement further comprises a chassis (4), to which the wheel axle is firmly connected.

Abstract: An improved adjustable wheel mounting assembly comprises a connecting member and a wheel-mounting member. The connecting member extends generally upwardly and downwardly between wheelchair frame members and is adapted to be secured thereto. The wheel-mounting member extends adjacent the connecting member and is secured thereto and to the side frame members. The wheel-mounting member has at least one formation for supporting an axle of the wheel.

Abstract: The apparatus is a highly maneuverable, curb mounting double baby stroller. To improve maneuverability, the rear wheels are placed closer than usual to the front wheels, decreasing the wheelbase and providing greater leverage between the rear wheels and the rear handle. To compensate for the instability caused by the reduced wheelbase, a trailing support is provided behind the rear wheels. The trailing support may be a simple bar extension or have small wheels. The trailing support can be unlatched to permit it to pivot for lifting the front wheels to mount a curb.

Abstract: The invention provides a mechanism suitable for lifting an appliance, particularly a domestic appliance. The mechanism (2) comprises a generally cylindrical body (8) having a wall (50) and a longitudinal axis (16) which extends in an upward direction. At least one rolling support member (20) is rotatably mounted on an axle (100) beneath the body (8). A housing (6) having a generally cylindrical socket portion (200) with an inner surface (208) receives the body (8). The wall (50) and the inner surface (208) incorporate opposing camming surfaces (62) (210) such that when the body (8) is rotated about the axis (16) with respect to the socket portion (200), the camming surfaces (62) (210) co-operate. The housing (6) is moved axially with respect to the body (8) and away from the at least one rolling support member (20). The mechanism (2) lifts the appliance (400) from a resting position and into an elevated position ready for manoeuvring.

Abstract: A pair of substitute adjustable height wheel assemblies 10 10 to replace either the front 101 and/or rear 102 wheel assemblies on a conventional lawn mower 100 wherein each adjustable height wheel assembly 10 includes a contoured mounting plate member 20 having a central portion 21 adapted to be secured at a desired location on the lawn mower housing 103 and including a pair of outwardly projecting leg portions 22 23 having a plurality of vertically spaced aligned apertures 24 dimensioned to selectively receive a securing unit 12 for positioning an adjustment arm unit 13 bearing a castor wheel unit 14 at a desired height relative to the mounting plate member 20 that is selectively positioned on the lawn mower (100).

Abstract: A collapsible vehicle having a frame, a non-steerable wheel assembly and a steerable wheel assembly. The frame includes a longitudinal member, a transverse member, an upright member proximal to one end of the longitudinal member, and a steering member proximal to another end of the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member and the transverse member define a base plane. The non-steerable wheel assembly which preferably includes two non-steerable wheels pivotable about an inclined axes between a storage position within the periphery of the frame to a deployed position outside the periphery of the frame and extending below the base plane. The steerable wheel assembly includes a steerable wheel pivotable about an inclined steering axis between a storage position within the periphery of the frame to a deployed position outside the periphery of the frame and extending below the base plane. A method of collapsing and extending the collapsible vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lift assembly operable by pressurized fluid and structured to movably support a vehicle, such as during the occurrence of a flat tire and including a mounting assembly connected to the vehicle adjacent a predetermined portion thereof associated with the disabled tire. A gripping assembly is disposable into gripping engagement with the vehicle adjacent the predetermined vehicle portion. A support assembly includes at least one support member structured to travel along the supporting surface on which the vehicle is located and further includes a lift mechanism, operable by pressurized fluid, to raise the predetermined portion of the vehicle and the disabled tire above the supporting surface.

Abstract: An improved adjustable wheel mounting assembly comprises a connecting member and a wheel-mounting member. The connecting member extends generally upwardly and downwardly between wheelchair frame members and is adapted to be secured thereto. The wheel-mounting member extends adjacent the connecting member and is secured thereto and to the side frame members. The wheel-mounting member has at least one formation for supporting an axle of the wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle having a wheel which is movable between a lower position and a raised position by a wheel retraction and lowering mechanism is described, the mechanism including a guide to determine the path of the wheel during retraction, said guide being in the form of a pillar, and characterised in that a lower portion (c;16) of which is slidable relative to an upper portion (B;14) whereby the length of the pillar is less when the wheel is in its retracted position than when it is in its lowered position.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing a rolling mechanism beneath the rear-end of a snowmobile to improve the maneuverability of the snowmobile when it is being transported across a non-snow or non-ice surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a fork lift attachment for lifting and carrying Stackable Open Front Grocery and Goods Bins with Air Cushion Mobility—lightweight, somewhat fragile produce containers, preferably made out of plastic, which are designed to float on a cushion of compressed air like a hovercraft. It can be equipped with wheels to function as a stand alone cart.

Abstract: A convertible tandem stroller includes a releasable lateral and longitudinal coupling system for permitting cojoint and independent movement of a pair of strollers. The coupling system does not have to be removed and stowed for independent operation. To permit compact lateral coupling of the strollers one of the front wheels may be raised during tandem operation by a hinge assembly and tethering connector.

Abstract: A dolly for transporting material containers including a base having a pair of wheels attached thereto. A handle is removably attached to the base and has a seal and plug removal wrench fixedly attached near one end thereof. A second plug removal wrench is fixedly attached near the opposite end of the handle. A tilting lever is fixedly secured to the handle, whereby a portion of the material container is raised with the tilting lever, and the base is positioned underneath the material container.

Abstract: The present invention is a fork lift attachment for lifting Stackable Open Front Grocery and Goods Bins with Air Cushion Mobility. It can be equipped with wheels to function as a stand alone cart.

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 suspension device suspends a driving wheel and a caster, which are laterally spaced from one another. A cab is located above the caster. A drive unit support supports a drive unit to which the driving wheel is attached. The drive unit support is fixed to a rotary shaft that extends in the lateral direction of the vehicle. The rotary shaft is located in front of the drive unit. The drive unit support is not located between the drive unit and the cab. Thus, the width of the cab is maximized without increasing the width of the vehicle body.

Abstract: In a transporting vehicle provided with a trailer hauled by a tractor, the trailer is constructed by a first trailer unit connectable with the tractor and a second trailer unit detachably connectable with the first trailer unit. At mutually opposed connecting sections of the first and second trailer units is provided a connecting mechanism for integrally connecting the first and second trailer units with the rear end of the first trailer unit held in contact with the front end of the second trailer unit. The transporting vehicle can transport cargoes on roads other than main roads while being allowed to have a relatively simple construction and an improved loading capacity.

Abstract: An excavator-hoist including a chassis for supporting an operator's cab, a drive assembly, and a boom with a working tool supported at the free end of the boom, two pairs of projecting pivotable arms connected to opposite end sides of the chassis, respectively, for supporting at their free ends two pairs of wheels, with the arms, which support the front wheels having free end portions offset relative to respective remaining portions of the front wheel supporting arms in a vertical plane, with the front wheels being carried by the offset portions of the arms, and with respective piston-cylinder units, which are provided for pivoting the front wheel supporting arms in respective vertical planes, having one of their respective ends attached to the respective arms above pivot axes of the respective arms, and having another of their respective ends attached in respective regions of bottoms of the respective arms.

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 lifting arrangement for a wheel shaft of a vehicle operates on a wheel shaft that is movably suspended in a vehicle frame structure through one or more stay devices. The stay devices are articulatedly connected to the frame structure through at least one frame connection, and to the wheel shaft by at least one shaft connection. A lifting device is arranged in connection with the frame structure and the stay device to raise the wheel shaft in a vertical direction relative to the frame structure when actuated. The stay device provides a compact mechanism to permit the vehicle axle to be lifted, while preserving room for other vehicle components.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ground working. A first step involves providing an apparatus for ground working with telescopically extendible wheel supports which permit the height and angular orientation of the chassis to be adjusted to suit a contour of a ditch. A second step involves positioning the apparatus with at least one support wheel in the ditch and at least one support wheel on the road. A third step involves driving along the ditch broadcasting gravel from the ditch onto the road with the drum. Instead of hauling in replacement gravel from a remote site, gravel is reclaimed from the ditch and broadcast back onto the road.

Abstract: A portable file case holder including a case housing having a rear wall, side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall for forming an interior compartment; the rear wall having an exterior wall surface and an interior wall surface; each of the side walls having an exterior wall surface and an interior wall surface; and each of the side interior wall surfaces include a plurality of paired, spaced-apart mounting receiving slots; and wherein each of the mounting receiving slots having U-shaped channels thereto for receiving the side edge of a shelving member. One or more of the shelving members for forming one or more compartments within the interior compartment of the case housing for receiving documents in the form of file folders, books, notebooks, 3-ring binders, manuscripts, transcripts, and/or computer print-outs.

Abstract: A collapsible vehicle having a frame, a non-steerable wheel assembly and a steerable wheel assembly. The frame includes a longitudinal member, a transverse member, an upright member proximal to one end of the longitudinal member, and a steering member proximal to another end of the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member and the transverse member define a base plane. The non-steerable wheel assembly includes a non-steerable-wheel movable between a storage position within the periphery of the frame to a deployed position outside the periphery of the frame and extending below the base plane. The steerable wheel assembly includes a steerable wheel movable between a storage position within the periphery of the frame to a deployed position outside the periphery of the frame and extending below the base plane. A method of using the collapsible vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: A towing vehicle and towed attached trailer connected using a ridged non-pivoting connection. The connection can be released by the user as desired to use the towing vehicle as a separate independent vehicle and reconnected as needed for towing of the trailer. The driving wheels of the towing vehicle are the front wheels. After the trailer is connected to the towing vehicle, the rear wheels of the towing vehicle are retracted vertically off of the ground shifting the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer to the front wheels of the vehicle and to the trailer wheels.

Abstract: A brake system for a wheeled walker frame having two walker frame legs with two telescopically adjustable frame tubes, of which one frame tube supports in its upper region a handle and a brake lever and the other is provided in its lower region with a brake device for braking a wheel. A telescopically adjustable brake rod is disposed within the frame tubes, between the brake lever and the brake device, and includes two parallel rods of which one is interconnected with the brake lever and the other is interconnected with the brake device. An axial longitudinal adjustment of the frame tubes to the desired vertical position synchronously causes a corresponding alteration of the length of the brake rod. At least one device is provided for locking the frame tubes and the parallel rods.

Abstract: In a wheelchair which comprises a pair of drive wheels mounted to a body frame and a front caster wheel and a rear caster wheel mounted to the body frame to the front and rear of the drive wheels so as to allow the wheelchair to turn at a stationary position, a link member extends between the body frame and the drive wheels, and includes one end pivotally connected to an upper part of the body frame and another end rotatably supporting the drive wheel, a rotary shaft of the drive wheels being placed behind a point of connection between the body frame and the link member at least before the front caster wheel abuts a stepped portion of a floor surface.

Abstract: A wheelchair side frame comprises a front side frame and a rear side frame coupled to the front side frame. The front side frame is adjustable relative to the rear side frame to vary the elevation of the rear side frame relative to the front side frame. The front and rear side frames may each have upper and lower portions. A first coupling couples the upper portion of the rear side frames to the upper portion of the front side frames. A second coupling couples the lower portion of the rear side frames to the lower portion of the front side frames. The first and second couplings are adjustable in elevation. A wheelchair may comprise a pair of side frames each including a front side frame and a rear side frame coupled to the front side frame. The rear side frames are adjustable in elevation relative to the front side frames. A pair of rear wheels supports the rear side frames and a pair of front casters supports the front side frames.

Abstract: Wheel assemblies for attachment to a carriage or a vehicle. The wheel assemblies can be configured for four wheel steering, locked in predetermined directions, or free pivoting. The wheel assemblies further include an apparatus for retracting and extending the wheels of the carriage to support the carriage on fixed length supports.

Abstract: An adjustable height wheelchair having two rear wheels which are secured to a wheelchair frame at either of two different heights. The wheelchair has left and right front frame sections, each of which has two pairs of spaced apertures. The apertures in each pair have the same predetermined spacing. Two front caster wheels are mounted on lower ends of two tube members, respectively. Each tube member has a pair of spaced apertures with the predetermined spacing. Fasteners secure the pair of apertures on each tube member to a selected pair of apertures on a front frame section based on the mounting position for the rear wheels. Optionally, a footrest or a legrest may be mounted on one or both of the front tube members.

Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly for attachment to a vehicle and trailer is provided with a fixed support member attached to the vehicle. A floating hitch member is attached to the trailer. Variable pressure shock absorbers interconnect the hitch and support. Rollers on the support member engage with guide tracks on the floating hitch member to control movement of the assembly.

Abstract: A table lifting and transporting mechanism with ground contact wheels, a table support portion and a mechanism for transferring the majority of the weight of the table to the wheels so that the table is supported generally at its center of gravity. The mechanism is adapted to engage the underside of the table and includes a winch for lowering its wheels into contact with the ground after positioning. The winch allows for the table to be raised after the wheels have contacted the ground, thus transferring the weight of the table from the table legs to the wheels.

Abstract: A trailer and a method for loading a trailer onto a transport vehicle. The trailer is elevated, causing a rear axle assembly of the trailer to pivot from a forward position to a position that is generally normal to the trailer frame. A front wheel axle assembly is rotated upwardly, and the trailer is then subsequently slid/or pushed along a generally planar bed surface of the transport vehicle. The end of the bed surface contacts the rear axle assembly during the sliding process, and with continuing sliding the rear axle assembly moves from a normal position to a rearward position.

Abstract: An adjustable gauge wheel support structure is provided for selectively adjusting the height of cut of a mower deck. The structure includes a gauge wheel carried on a U-shaped arm which is pivotally attached to a deck bracket. A spring loaded J-pin locking mechanism is provided to secure the arm in a plurality of positions relative to the bracket. The wheel is supported on one of the parallel legs of the U-shaped arm and twisting forces encountered by the wheel and its supporting leg are resisted through locking the two legs and bracket together with the J-pin. No tools are required to adjust the wheel height and no parts have to be removed or loosened to make the adjustments, thereby minimizing the likelihood that parts will be lost or misplaced.

Abstract: A pivotable wheel mounting system can pivot wheel mounting devices of a vehicle in a retracted position so that the vehicle conforms to a vehicle carrier volume that is in accordance with local transport laws and regulations. The pivotable wheel mounting system extends the wheels of a vehicle to positions for substantially stable support in a driving (non-transport) mode. The pivotable wheel mounting system reduces the vehicle frame volume when the vehicle is in a transport mode. The pivotable wheel system is preferably for compost treating vehicles with endless track units.