Abstract: A cart having a platform base adapted to support a user and further including a connector assembly mounted to the front end of the base for rigidly connecting the base to a personal mobility vehicle and including a pair of swivel casters mounted to the underside of the platform base rearwardly of the connector for aiding the maneuverability of the cart when it is connected to the personal mobility vehicle. The connector assembly comprises a clamping mechanism to clamp onto a rear lifting handle in one embodiment and comprises two pair of vertically slidable plates one set of which is pivotally mounted to the front end of the platform and the other set of which are rigidly mounted to the rear portion of the cart in another embodiment. The cart further includes a support rail extending upwardly from the front end of the platform base and adapted to supply support to the user. The support rail is secured by a pair of side braces extending from the rear end of the platform base to the support rail.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer includes a frame with front and rear pivot seats, and a sunshade support provided with a foldable unit consisting of a vertical lower rod, a vertical upper rod and a curved rod. The lower rod has a bottom end connected pivotally to the rear seat and an upper end connected pivotally to the upper rod. The curved rod has a front end connected pivotally to the front seat and a rear end connected pivotally to a top end of the upper rod. A bracing element is mounted movably on the lower rod and capable of bracing the upper and lower rods together such that the upper and lower rods are immobilized to each other in a parallel manner. When depressed and pushed frontwardly of the frame, the bracing element permits folding action of the lower rod onto the frame, the upper rod onto the lower rod, and the curved rod onto the upper rod.

Abstract: A foldable bicycle carriage including a base frame, a support frame, two upper folders, two lower folders, a drag link, a wheel shaft, two wheels, a base board and a cover. Each of the upper and lower folders includes a frame seat for securing the upper and lower folders respectively under a rear edge of the support frame and on a rear edge of the base frame. The upper and lower folders can be inward folded to reduce the volume of the entire frame body of the carriage so as to facilitate the storage and transferring thereof. An insertion pin seat is disposed at the front end of the drag link and is directly tightened by a manually operable plum blossom-shaped thread sleeve. The insertion pin seat is further located by a safety pin. The bicycle carriage can be easily assembled and conveniently used.

Abstract: A lifting and transport apparatus for moving a storage tank having a pair of longitudinal frame members, preferably expandable in length, releasably connected to a pair of lateral frame members, also preferably expandable in length, which are joined to form a generally rectangular frame around the storage tank, the lateral frame members being mounted on a pair of wheeled end members with a winch mounting means on both end members, such that a winch can be used to raise one end of a tank above the longitudinal frame members, a cross member inserted, the first end then lowered onto the cross member, the winch removed and positioned on the opposite end member, the second end of the tank raised, a second cross member inserted, and the tank then lowered into a raised horizontal position for transport to a new location, where it is placed on the ground or into a hole by reversing the steps.

Abstract: A forklift vehicle having front wheels mounted on retractible horizontally extending legs which are normally locked in position, by cylinder operated locking pins, to slide plates on the rear frame of the vehicle. To collapse the vehicle, the fork carriage is rolled forwardly on the front legs; locking pins are hydraulically extended from the fork carriage into the legs while the rear locking pins are hydraulically retracted, and then the mast carriage is retracted retracting the front legs with it. The procedure is reversed to extend the front legs. An operator protective cage and seat extends rearwardly of the rear vehicle frame and can be collapsed upwardly and forwardly, further shortening the vehicle length.

Abstract: A lightweight two-wheeled trailer with demountable bicycle type wheels, a removable flexible cloth-like seat, removable upper and lower flexible (and at least partially light-transmitting) weather covering, a removable tow arm and a collapsible frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a structural tubular frame supporting removable wheels with the axles canted so that the wheels are downwardly divergent relative to the ground. The frame assembly includes generally U-shaped support with first and second upright articulated rear tube assemblies coupled intermediate the support and the frame, the tubular members of the frame assembly being configured and dimensioned to define a seating area for one or more infants or toddlers. A depending generally U-shaped tubular ground brace is affixed to the front bar of the support frame, to serve both as ground support (when needed), as well as to define a foot well area for the occupants.

Abstract: A bicycle towable collapsible cart comprises a framework engageable to a rear bike wheel hub and expandable to stretch a fabric basket into container form. The framework engages removable wheels and, when the cart is in its collapsed state, a small package for storage or transport is formed.

Abstract: A trailer having a main body which includes a flat bed assembly with front, sides, and tailgate flat panels which are hingedly and releasably connected to a central flat floor panel. The main body is releasably connected to an upper portion of an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism has a lower portion adapted to be received within a rear portion of a vehicle and releasably secured thereto. The main body is supported by an air shock wheel assembly which includes a cylindrical casing having an upper housing affixed to a flat plate and depending downwardly therefrom and a lower housing slidably received within the upper housing. An air shock piston is mounted within the cylindrical casing and connected to the upper and lower housings for telescoping movement therewith. A swivel mechanism is formed at a lower end of the lower housing. A wheel supporting frame is pivotally attached to the swivel mechanism.

Abstract: A light weight utility trailer which may be readily converted between an operative and a stowable configuration includes a bed or body that pivotally carries a stud shaft to which a tow bar is secured. A pair of wheels are supported by a shaft pivotally connected to the bed. A first sprocket is secured to the pivot shaft and a second sprocket secured to the wheel support shaft, and a chain is trained about both sprockets. When the tow bar is rotated from the operative position extending forwardly of the bed to a stowable position beneath the bed, the stud shaft is thereby rotated and rotates the wheel support shaft by means of the chain from the operative position extending downwardly beyond the bottom of the bed to an inoperative position wherein the wheels are raised above the bottom of the bed. In the stowable position the wheels are within the profile of the sides of the bed and thus the trailer may be stowed in a minimum of space.

Abstract: An improved foldable bicycle trailer including a foldable frame. A pair of wheels are permanently mounted in a rotatable manner to the foldable frame. The foldable frame with the wheels can fold up for storage.

Abstract: A foldable and portable hand propelled cart for use in transporting game from a hunting site. In its broadest context, the cart construction has both a folded and an unfolded orientation. A method of transporting the cart is provided. The method includes the steps of providing the cart construction as well as two straps which can be affixed to the cart in its folded orientation. In this way, the folded cart can be worn as a backpack.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer includes a carrier frame, two wheels provided on two sides of the carrier frame, and a connecting device which is adapted to couple with a frame body of the bicycle. The carrier frame has two pairs of vertical stubs extending upward therefrom in such a manner that one pair of stubs are respectively located on two sides of the front end portion while the other pair of stubs are respectively located on two sides of the rear end portion, and a seat secured to a lower surface of the front end portion of the carrier frame. The connecting device includes a connecting rod pivoted to the seat and rotatable about a horizontal axis, and a coupler unit attached on a front end section of the connecting rod. The coupler unit includes a vertical inner plate adapted to be disposed on one side of the frame body and abutting against a seat stay and a chain stay of the frame body, and a vertical outer plate disposed on the other side of the frame body and abutting against the seat stay and the chain stay.

Abstract: An integrated transport and display module has a plurality of wall panels that are pivotally interconnected to each other. The panels are movable from a transport mode position in which the panels complete, enclose and protect a merchandise transport space to a multitude of alternate positions in which panels present display surfaces.

Abstract: A modular landing assembly for a commercial trailer, which is transportable with the trailer is disclosed. The landing assembly includes a landing platform pivotally connected to the sidewall of the trailer, a detachable staircase, a detachable safety railing, and a storage frame mounted beneath the undercarriage of the trailer for carrying the staircase and safety railing. The landing platform can be pivoted between a vertical transportation position secured against the trailer side wall and a horizontal operational position extending from the trailer side wall. The landing platform includes a pair of folding legs, which support the landing platform in its operational position and which can be secured against the landing platform during transportation. The platform legs include an extensible foot, which allows the landing platform to be leveled. The staircase is a single unit, which is connected to the landing platform in its operational position by two pins.

Abstract: A recreational cart is disclosed which is used for transporting recreational paraphernalia and for providing a utility surface. The cart has both a framework, and a generally horizontal lower planar panel which is fixedly mounted on the framework. An upper planar panel is operatively connected to the lower panel. This upper panel has an upper surface with a periphery and is movable with respect to the lower panel between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the upper panel overlays the lower panel and is parallel thereto, while in the second position the upper panel is generally coplanar with the lower panel. The recreational cart has at least one wheel which is operatively connected to the framework. A handle, for pushing and pulling the cart, is also operatively connected to the framework.

Abstract: A collapsible trailer includes a first platform and a second platform which is pivotably mounted to the first platform so that the second platform may move between an open and closed position. A support arm is mounted on the first platform and extends to contact the second platform at a position substantially away from the pivot axis of the second platform when in the open position. The support arms shares a load applied to the second platform between the first platform and the second platform.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer comprising an elongate support member having proximal and distal ends, the distal end having a wheel depending therefrom and the proximal end being attachable, via a connector, to a conventional bicycle. In a preferred embodiment, the elongate support member is pivotally connected to the connector. The connector is mountable to a seat post of the bicycle and is further configured to allow the support member to rotate relative to the seat post. The support member includes at least one rack member attached thereto upon which objects may be placed and secured.

Abstract: A folding trailer is disclosed for carrying a motorcycle including a front deck with a rear edge extending generally transversely of the trailer, a rear deck with a front edge extending generally transversely of the trailer and generally parallel to the front deck rear edge, hinge means including a pivot axis connecting the front deck to the rear deck so that the trailer folds around the pivot axis between an extended position in which the front and rear decks are generally co-extensive and a folded position in which the front and rear decks are positioned generally facing one another, an axle mounted generally transversely of the trailer to the rear deck rearwardly of the hinge means including a first and a second end, and a road wheel attached to the axle first end and a road wheel attached to the axle second end, so that the trailer is designed to move generally normal to the axle.

Abstract: A position locking feature for an expandable trailer by which the trailer may be automatically locked in either an expanded or a retracted position. A stop block having a transverse striking plate is mounted to an expansion box beam carrying the expandable portion of the trailer. A locking assembly is mounted to a fixed box beam carrying the fixed portion of the trailer. The locking assembly biases a plunger toward the expansion box beam such that the plunger abuts the transverse striking plate, thereby preventing relative movement of the fixed and expandable portions in one direction. A pair of such stop blocks may be used to lock the trailer in either of the expanded or retracted positions.

Abstract: A trailer comprising a lower main deck and an upper deck positioned forwardly and upwardly of the main deck and including an upper deck ramp positioned at the forward end of the main deck which may be pivotally moved upwardly so that freight or equipment may be moved upwardly thereon from the main deck to the upper deck. Pivotally connected upper and lower scissor arms are provided at the opposite sides of the forward end of the upper deck ramp. A hydraulic cylinder is connected to each of the lower scissor arms adjacent the upper end thereof. The upper end of each of the upper scissor arms is connected to the forward end of the upper deck ramp with the lower end of the lower scissor arms being pivotally connected to the trailer frame. Extension of the hydraulic cylinders causes the scissor arms to spread apart to raise the upper deck ramp from a stored position to an inclined position.

Abstract: The compactly stowable and convertible hand truck-trailer of this invention comprises a T-shaped converter hitching assembly and a conventional hand truck which includes a carriage frame with legs supported by a pair of wheels at one end and having a transverse handle at the other end. The converter assembly releasably attaches through use of fittings to the legs and handle of the hand truck. The hitching assembly has a hitching adaptor that can be connected to a towing vehicle such as a lawn mower tractor.

Abstract: An expandable hay bale carrier and feeder and flexible vehicle for feeding livestock include a wheeled chassis with a bed thereon for supporting the bales, a pair of spaced end walls and a pair of spaced side walls. The side walls are mounted by a telescopically slidable assembly to move transversely of the bed between a first maximum width position spaced from the end walls and a second minimum width position adjacent the end walls. As the livestock feed and reach for more hay the force which they exert against the side walls automatically moves the side walls toward the minimum width position as the hay is consumed, and the respective ends of the side walls may move independently of each other to compensate for unequal consumption of the hay. The side walls may be opened to permit the loading and unloading of the hay bales and the livestock may feed from all sides of the feeder.

Abstract: A utility cart (10) includes a base support member (11) which is supported on wheels (17). Side walls (12, 13) are removably positioned on the base support member (11) by inserting downwardly extending projections (25) into slots (24) formed in the base support member (11). Front and rear end walls (14, 15) have slots (28) therein to engage flanges (30) formed on the side walls (12, 13) to interlock the end walls (14, 15) to the side walls (12, 13). The bottoms of the end walls (14, 15) are also provided with downwardly extending projections (25) which are received in additional slots (24) formed in the base support member (11).

Abstract: A trailer, as for example for towing behind a bicycle, has an upper frame member, a lower frame member and a pair of folding frame units. The trailer may be folded into compact position by collapsing the folding frame units allowing the rotation of the upper frame member toward the lower frame member. The trailer is easy to manufacture and offers a simplified folding procedure over previously known trailers. The trailer may be modified for use as a stroller.

Abstract: A low deck trailer comprising of a rigid frame adapted to be towed by a motor vehicle, the frame having a front, back and sides with upper and lower surface. Tires are secured to and disposed under the frame, each tire having a diameter of between about 14 and 15 inches with its center beneath the frame and its upper extent beneath the upper surface of the frame, the tires being located closer to the rear end than the front end. An axle has two ends coupled beneath the sides of each end having a tire coupled thereto the frame for supporting the axle. A step has a horizontal long leg coupled to the rear end of the frame extending away from the frame at an elevation beneath the frame.

Abstract: A convertible trailer for towing behind a bicycle, the trailer being convertible between a trailer and a stroller. The trailer possesses a chassis frame, comprising a generally rectangular outer frame member having a front frame member, a rear frame member, and two side frame members. A tow bar is pivotally mounted to the trailer, pivotal between a towing position extending forwardly of the chassis frame, and a stroller position extending upwardly of the chassis frame. Releasible securement means is further provided for securing the tow bar in the towing position and in the stroller position. A second pair of wheels are pivotably mounted on the chassis frame. Each are pivotable between a retracted position when the tow bar is in the towing position, and an extended position forward of the first pair of wheels for travel on the ground when the tow bar is in the stroller position.

Abstract: A trailer brake system including a releasably latching hand lever, a series of cables interconnecting the lever and mechanically energized brakes capable of locking an opposing road wheel pair. The trailer brake system attaches to an existing travel or boat trailer and is employed to enable a user to secure a trailer when parked thereby preventing inadvertent movement between uses.

Abstract: Trailer having a main frame with a horizontally extending deck and a pair of longitudinally extending rails spaced a predetermined distance apart for receiving flanged wheels of railroad equipment, and a laterally extensible rear subframe assembly connected to the main frame for movement between different widths for different loads. The subframe assembly has a pair of longitudinally extending rail members which can be aligned with the rails on the main frame to form an extension of those rails.

Abstract: A new and improved tilt trailer stabilizer apparatus includes a first bracket assembly which is connected to a first edge of a tiltable bed assembly of a tilt trailer. A second bracket assembly is connected to a frame assembly of the tilt trailer. A brake assembly is connected between the first bracket assembly and the second bracket assembly for slowing relative motion between the tiltable bed assembly and the frame assembly when the tiltable bed assembly is moved from a horizontal orientation to a tilted orientation and vice versa. The first bracket assembly includes a first hinge assembly for connecting to a first end of the brake assembly, and the second bracket assembly includes a second hinge assembly for connecting to a second end of the brake assembly. The brake assembly includes a fluid-based, motion damping assembly. A lock assembly is provided for locking the tiltable bed assembly to the frame assembly when the tiltable bed assembly is in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: The machinery transport trailer (10) includes a main frame (12) with a pair of fore and aft extending parallel beams (34 and 36). A pair of axle assemblies (14) support the rear of the main frame (12) transverse beams (22) are attached to the bottom of the main frame (12) to provide a support platform. A torque tube (48) is attached to the front ends of the parallel beams (34 and 36) of the main frame (12). A goose neck (16) with right and left beam assemblies and a transverse frame member 58 are connected to the torque tube (48). The goose neck (16) defines an open area (66) which is sufficiently wide to allow the elevator of a combine harvester separator 24 that is being transported to pass between the right and left beam assemblies and to allow the front wheels 30 of a combine harvester separator to move forward to a position at the front of the main frame 12.

Abstract: A convertible trailer assembly having a first orientation wherein a center trailer hitch is connected to a lead vehicle and a second orientation wherein two outside trailer hitches are connected to a lead vehicle. The convertible trailer assembly comprises a trailer frame having two longitudinally extending hollow side channels. A wheel assembly includes a fixed upper plate and a rotatably connected lower plate. The lower plate includes a depending skirt including a centrally located aperture, a coil overshock coupled with the lower plate, a vertical arm extending downwardly from the lower plate, horizontally extending arms connecting the lower ends of the coil overshock with the vertical arm. A wheel is rotatably mounted between the coil overshock and the horizontally extending arm with the wheel assembly being coupled to the lower surface and rearward end of the trailer frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a towing aid which may be easily assembled for multiple uses and disassembled for shipment, storage or transport and includes a variable width axle and a tongue with a variable height for the tongue hitch to accommodate various heights of vehicle hitches. In one assembly the towing aid becomes a car dolly with variable widths between the wheel wells and ramps which are mounted on a rotatable I shaped frame pivotal to and supported by the variable width axle. In a second assembly the I shaped frame is removed and a flatbed trailer frame is attached to the axle. Each part is removably affixed to other parts and disassembles into a compact kit.

Abstract: A trailer for towing by an automotive type vehicle includes a single longitudinal beam. A plurality of adjustable transverse cradle support members are mounted along the beam. A single castered wheel is mounted near the back end of the beam. A hitch for attachment to a towing vehicle at the front end of the beam maintains the beam aligned with a longitudinal axis of the towing vehicle. Various types of loads may be accommodated by attaching appropriate type cradles to the cradle support members, and the spacing of support members may be adjusted to accept the load.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving a stamping press or the like having a die opening, comprising a beam structure including a pair of elongated, laterally spaced, generally parallel beams. The beam structure is extended through the die opening with the ends of the beams projecting beyond the front and rear of the stamping press. Wheeled trucks disposed beneath the projecting ends of said beams support the beam structure at an elevation sufficient to raise the stamping press above the factory floor so that it may be moved to a new location.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a seamless gutter as it is being formed has a frame with two clamps longitudinally spaced apart in the direction of travel of the gutter and two ground engagement wheels longitudinally positioned between the clamps and laterally positioned on opposite sides of the gutter so as to support the gutter on the ground as the apparatus travels with the gutter being formed. Preferably, the apparatus is foldable to a collapsed storage position.

Abstract: A trailer having a fixed framework and a telescoping framework engaging the fixed framework for shortening or lengthening of the trailer; a flexible floor foldable for use in either mode; a hitch assembly which permits ninety degree upwardly pivot of the trailer, when in the shortened mode for non-ground support portability on the towing vehicle; and a support bar engaging the towing vehicle for holding the trailer in the supported, portable position. A substantially V-shaped housing on the trailer provides a storage container with low center of gravity and also provides an axle housing for the trailer wheels.

Abstract: A hand-carryable trailer and a method for deploying and stowing the same.

Abstract: A collapsible trailer includes a first platform and a second platform which is pivotably mounted to the first platform so that the second platform may move between an open and closed position. A support arm is mounted on the first platform and extends to contact the second platform at a position substantially away from the pivot axis of the second platform when in the open position. The support arms shares a load applied to the second platform between the first platform and the second platform.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for attaching wheel assemblies to a frame includes a pair of torsion spring subassemblies adjustably interconnected by a center axle tube to form a unitary axle-like assembly whose torsion spring subassemblies can be adjustably fixed in various desired spaced positions for connection to a selected frame having a particular width. Each torsion spring subassembly includes a torque limiter and further includes an outer tube with a bracket-like mounting member thereon for connecting the outer tube to the side beams on the frame, the bracket member being generally planar in shape and adapted to communicate forces from wheels directly through the torsion spring subassemblies to the frame in a manner that minimizes deformation when the torque limiter engages.

Abstract: A trailer for a bicycle suited to transport loads such as canoes, surfboards, ladders, etc. The trailer includes a pair of wheels and a frame arrangement having a spreading member for the wheels and a longitudinally extending load receiving rigid framework. The various members are easily separable so that a flexible strap connected between the wheels and a part of the frame as well as the bicycle hold the frame arrangement together. The trailer thereby is lightweight, readily assembled and disassembled, and yet structurally strong to support the loads indicated.

Abstract: Transport arrangements for cutting heads or the like have previously been configured as independent one or two-axle trailers upon which the implement could be deposited. The disadvantage is that thereby a self-supporting construction is required which entails high costs. In another known embodiment a two wheel trailer is attached to both the front and the rear end of the implement, which is costly and increases the length of the complete rig. The transport arrangement proposed consists of a draft tongue and a trailer, where the tongue is inserted into and secured to the implement and the trailer is attached underneath the implement. Transport arrangements of this type are used to transport agricultural implements.

Abstract: Apparatus for transportation and display of demonstrations and articles of merchandise utilizes a trailer part with undercarriage for facilitating movement from one location to another and is also provided with vertically adjustable castors which can be utilized to lift the carriage clear of a floor or road surface so that the vehicle can be maneuvered on the castors alone. In order to increase the area available for product display while maintaining dimensions more suitable for transport and, at the same time, providing protection for articles being transported, a box like body is provided on or integral with the trailer, the box having open sides covered by box-like covers each cover provided with, when closed, an inward facing open side, the covers each being connected by vertical hinge arrangements to a vertical corner of the body to allow horizontal swing-out-opening, the covers including, within themselves, display spaces which are visible when the covers are opened.

Abstract: A multi-function cart which is readily adaptable to varying cargo transport conditions and a variety of uses. The multi-function cart is composed generally of a bed, a rail along the periphery of the upper side of the bed, two sets of wheels connected with the underside of the bed, and a width adjustment mechanism that permits a user to select a width of the bed with respect to the left and right sides of the cart. The cart further includes extensible handles and a user installable upper deck which removably interfaces with the upper side of the bed for substantially doubling the cargo bed area, a creeper top for converting the cart into a mechanic's creeper, and a tray for converting the cart into a wheeled drip pan. Still further, the creeper top is convertible into a portable seat.

Abstract: A frame having a pair of vertical support posts is mounted on a pair of axles with sets of wheels. A pair of arms extend transversely from the upper ends of the vertical support posts in order to support portable fence panels. An alignment bar is attached to the forward vertical support post and extends across the front of the fence panels to keep the fence panels aligned. The alignment bar has a primary bar and two extensions for extending the length of the alignment bar. Hooks on each extension wrap around the outermost fence panels to hold the fence panels together.

Abstract: A pair of tiltable, flatbed sport vehicle transport trailers coupled in side-by-side arrangement. The invention is a modification which employs a common drawage hitch, for coupling thereto a pair of trailer drawbars, an axle extender for coupling the hubs of the side-by-side arranged trailers to form a common axle and an optional modification of each trailer drawbar fixing mounts that allows the drawbars of the individual trailers to be canted, that is obliquely postured so that the centerlines of the drawbars will then converge at a common point, to which is proximately fixed the common drawage hitch. Thereafter, a towing vehicle will be coupled to the common drawage hitch and the side-by-side pair of trailers drawn as a single unit.

Abstract: A trailer comprising an open top rectangular box member which is detachably attachable to a support assembly which is attachable to a motor vehicle so that the trailer can be towed. The support assembly comprises a support member mounted on two wheels, the open top box member being attached to the support member when the trailer is ready for use and detachable therefrom when the trailer is not in use. The support assembly is, when detached, locatable within the open top box member so that the support member at least substantially closes the open top of the box member to thus form a box-like structure which can be stored resting in any desired face.

Abstract: A cart comprises a load carrying bed, a front wheel carriage, a rear wheel carriage and a handle. The bed telescopes longitudinally to allow for loads of different lengths which are positionable directly upon the bed. A pair of front side arms and a pair of rear side arms are also telescopingly received relative to the bed and are adjustable laterally to provide for loads having different widths. The cart is collapsible into a low profile configuration for transport or storage.

Abstract: A portable wind machine comprising a vehicle movable along the ground and a support carried by the vehicle and extending upwardly substantially above the vehicle. A transverse member is coupled to the support at a location substantially above the vehicle, and it extends transversely of the support on both sides of the support. The transverse member is pivotable between a travel position in which the transverse member extends generally along the vehicle in generally a direction from fore to aft of the vehicle and an operational position in which the transverse member extends laterally of the vehicle. First and second propellers are mounted on the transverse member on opposite sides of the support for rotation about first and second rotational axes, respectively. A tilt angle between each of the rotational axes and a vertical plane is adjustable. At least one power source is provided for rotating the propellers.

Abstract: An assembly for hanging a vehicle tow trailer vertically in a stowed position on a vehicle. The assembly includes a hitch donkey which moves upward and downward along a vertical post to carry the vehicle tow trailer to its stowed or deployed position. The most common application of this assembly would be to the rear end of a motor home where towing trailers are often attached during travel.

Abstract: A detachable hopper and vacuum apparatus which includes a mobile, detachable hopper adapted for use with the vacuum apparatus of this invention or towed by a tractor or alternative towing vehicle or apparatus, and characterized by a sliding tongue which is extendible in one embodiment for coupling to the towing apparatus and retractable in a second embodiment for coupling to the vacuum apparatus by means of a dual-contact coupling system. The hinged panel defines the upper half of the front panel of the detachable hopper and features a window for receiving the discharge chute of the towing vehicle or vacuum apparatus. Pivoting tandem wheels are provided on the detachable hopper for easily traversing uneven terrain.