Abstract: A hose plow attachment is provided. The device includes a frame removably securable to a vehicle bumper via a mounting bracket, wherein the frame includes an upper cross bar and a lower cross bar. In some embodiments, a platform is disposed between a lower surface of the upper cross bar and an upper surface of the lower cross bar, wherein an exterior surface of the platform comprises a material having a coefficient of friction less than one. In other embodiments, a plurality of rollers is rotatably affixed to a lower surface of the upper cross bar and an upper surface of the lower cross bar, wherein each roller of the plurality of rollers rotates about a longitudinal axis of the plurality of rollers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile housekeeping cart having a base supported by casters and wheels, where the casters have user-accessible swivel-lock levers to aid in controlling the motion of the mobile cart. Brackets extend downward from the corners of the base as housings for wall-protecting corner rollers. The corner rollers are positioned at a sufficiently low height so that the adjustable shock absorption rollers will impact base trim on walls instead of the wall surfaces themselves. The cart also has a main body storage area with an adjustable shelf, and a top storage area with a top hood. Handles are provided for user control of the cart, as well as to provide an attachment area for removable side storage bags, as well as providing attachment of tools and cleaning supplies.

Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle includes a deformation element which is arranged between a bumper beam and a side rail and moves into the side rail in the event of an impact. The deformation element is configured in the form of an evertable tubular member having a side-rail-proximal rear end provided with an abutment ring. Operatively connected to the deformation element is an actuator which is provided to release a displacement of the deformation element into the side rail in a predefined speed range by liberating the abutment ring in relation to the side rail in a release position, and to block the displacement of the deformation element into the side rail, when the speed range is exceeded or a vehicle speed is below the speed range, by locking the abutment ring in relation to the side rail in an engagement position.

Abstract: A body structure of a straddle-ride vehicle includes a body frame, a handlebar, a front fork, a front wheel guide member, and an opposite cover. The handlebar is turnably provided on the body frame. The fork extends from the handlebar and rotatably supports a front wheel. The front wheel guide member is disposed at a front portion of the body frame in a traveling direction of the vehicle and faces the front wheel. The front wheel guide member includes a slant portion extending from one side to another side in a vehicle-width direction and from a front to a rear in the traveling direction. The opposite cover is supported by the front fork to cover a rear portion of the front wheel and faces the front wheel guide member.

Abstract: A rear-collision protection system is described. The rear-collision protection system is for a vehicle with a frame on which at least one rear wheel is disposed. The system includes at least one mounting connectable to the frame, the mounting being pivotable about a first axis. It also includes at least one collision roller supported on the at least one mounting, the collision roller being rotatable about a second axis. The collision roller is disposed adjacent to the rear wheel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle bumper which is capable of exerting an excellent shock-absorber against an external impact. The vehicle bumper of the present invention includes: a plurality of cushion tubes installed in the interior of a bumper casing and each having a hub wheel mounted in series on a horizontal axis; the horizontal axis adapted to be inserted through a rectangular hole formed on each front surfaces of a plurality of projection boards projected from a vehicle frame, to thereby have a predetermined distance on the rectangular hole; an axial rod adapted to be assembled on the both ends of the horizontal axis to thereby couple the plurality of cushion tubes in a horizontal state; and a tube frame adapted to be installed on the rear portion of the plurality of cushion tubes, for supporting each cushion tube.

Abstract: A horizontal impact member for use with a rear impact guard on a semi-trailer truck is disclosed. The horizontal impact member is connected to a standard rear impact guard by a hinge. This design is for use with a liftgate that is mounted to the rear of the semi-trailer truck. As the liftgate travels in a downwardly vertical direction it contacts the horizontal member which rotates along its hinge point. The addition of a roller to the horizontal member reduces the amount of wear upon the horizontal member and the liftgate.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper assembly 10 including a reinforcement beam member 12, a cover 20, energy absorbing foam 22 and a material 18 which has a relatively low coefficient of friction and which is disposed between member 12 and foam 22. Material 18 allows foam 22 and cover 20 to move longitudinally along member 12 during an "offset" collision, thereby reducing the likelihood of vehicle damage and passenger injury.

Abstract: A safety bumper device incorporating a plurality of rotative bearing members that rotate to deflect the oblique forces of impact and absorb some of the head-on forces of impact. Two different rotative bearing members are shown. The bearing members are covered by a breakaway shield that helps to reduce aerodynamic drag. Upon impact, the breakaway shield gives way, exposing the faces of the bearing members so that the rotation of the bearings can deflect the oblique forces of impact.

Abstract: A bumper system adapted to be mounted on a vehicle includes an elongated, inflatable bag fastened by its two ends and by opposed longitudinal ribs to and within a shell having a concave front and a forward facing impact support beam behind the shell spacedly attached to the shell. A rotatable impact energy transfer element is connected to the shell so that it is adjacent to the circumference of a wheel of the vehicle, and the axis of rotation of the transfer element is parallel with the axis of rotation of the wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A drop down bumper suitable for attachment to a frame of a transportable container or to a truck. The drop down bumper is equipped with loading rollers and is movable between a folded position and an extended position. When the drop down bumper is in the extended position it serves as a conventional rear bumper to help prevent cars and other small vehicles from riding under the rear of the truck, or container loaded on a truck. When the drop down bumper is in the folded position it allows access to the rear portions of the truck, and provides rolling support for the transportable container when the transportable container is being loaded and unloaded. The drop down bumper comprises an impact protection bar, attached loading rollers, and a foldable linkage connecting the impact protection bar with the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable bumper for mounting in a horizontally oriented non-round recess of a vehicle mount receiver so as to facilitate the pushing of one vehicle with another. The bumper has a straight leg adapter portion for engaging with the mount receiver, a cross-bar portion secured at a right angle to the adapter, and an elongate cylindrical roller held within the cross-bar portion between two laterally extended end arms. The adapter portion includes positioning apertures that allow the distance between the roller and the vehicle to be adjusted and the cross-bar portion has similar positioning apertures that allow the height of the roller to be adjusted.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper ram guard assemblies for wheeled vehicles which are used to push other vehicles or objects. Each ram guard assembly comprising an upright elongate ram cylinder made of impact absorbent material and rotatably mounted on a U bracket which is in turn secured to the pushing vehicle's structure. Preferably the ram cylinder apart from being rotatable is also vertically movable so as to dissipate and minimize frictional forces on the object being pushed. A non-abrasive cover may cover the ram cylinder to further minimize frictional forces and consequent damage to the object being pushed.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body to which an intake hose is connectable, traveling members for enabling the traveling of the cleaner body, and an obstacle-escaping angularly-movable member angularly movably mounted on the cleaner body. A dust collector chamber is formed in a front portion of the cleaner body, and an electrically-operated fan is mounted in a rear portion of the cleaner body. The angularly-movable member is so arranged as to be angularly movable around an outer wall of the dust collector chamber. A portion of the angularly-movable member projects outwardly from the front face of the cleaner body and the front side portions of the cleaner body.

Abstract: Two horizontal rollers are rotatably supported on the rear side of a front vehicle bumper adjacent each end portion thereof. If the bumper is shoved rearwardly during a collision, the rollers move into rolling contact with the front wheels of the vehicle to enable the wheels to continue to rotate and to enable the driver to maintain better control over the vehicle.