Abstract: A carrier for lifting, transporting and dumping a large load box or the like is provided including a wheeled trailer having a plurality of frame members and a forwardly projecting tongue for pivotal connection to a tractor. A first hydraulic cylinder is provided for raising and lowering the trailer frame with respect to the trailer wheels. A pair of laterally spaced jaw members are secured to the rear cross frame member of the trailer to receive transverse hinge pins secured to the underside of the load box adjacent its rear end and a latch plate is provided to lock the transverse hinge pins in the jaws.

Abstract: The trailer chassis of a tractor-trailer is provided with a dumping apparatus for interchangeable shipping containers, operable to dump the contents of the container or to unload the container itself, and optionally to reload containers onto the chassis. The chassis is divided into fore and aft sections articulated on a horizontal axis at a knuckle which will bend only in a direction causing the chassis to form a hump. The knuckle is located forward of the center of gravity of the container, whereby the container remains on the aft section during dumping. A pivotable king pin plate is provided between the fore section of the trailer chassis and the tractor, avoiding stress on the king pin assembly when inclined. Vertical pins are preferably provided at each corner of the trailer chassis, the rear pins being controllably retractable for releasing the shipping container if the container itself is to be unloaded from the chassis.

Abstract: A high lift dump truck having a chassis on a truck, and a body portion having a tailgate being positioned on the chassis and being supported in a lowered position. A front hoist having a first end pivotably mounted at a generally central location on the chassis. The front hoist has a second end pivotably mounted on the body and the front hoist is positioned to raise the body to a maximum front elevation above the chassis. A rear hoist has a first end pivotably mounted at a generally rear location on the chassis and a rear hoist has a second end pivotably mounted on the body generally near the tailgate end of the body. The rear hoist is positioned to raise the body to a maximum rear elevation above the chassis. A control link has a first end pivotably mounted on the chassis adjacent the rear location and has a second end mounted on the body at a generally central location, whereby the link defines a locus of movement of the second end when the body is raised.

Abstract: Cotton harvester basket structure including an upper basket portion telescopingly received within a lower basket portion and first hydraulic actuators for moving the basket between harvesting and dump positions and second actuators for telescoping the basket portions between a retracted storage position and an extended field-working position. An unloading conveyor and compacting augers are connected to and movable with the upper basket portion, and the compacting augers also serve to meter cotton during the dump cycle. Telescoping cotton conveying ducts are movable with the upper basket portion between retracted transport and raised field-working positions. Hydraulic circuitry includes valves for selectively controlling the basket telescoping and dump functions and the conveyor and compacting auger operations.

Abstract: A conveyor is mounted on the slope side of a cotton basket. Lift structure pivots the basket until the slope side of the basket angles slightly downwardly toward the trailer or module builder which receives the cotton. The conveyor moves the cotton from the basket, and a metering bar positioned above and inwardly from the dump end of the conveyor when the basket is in the dump position is rotated with the conveyor drive to assure a smooth continuous flow of cotton without bunching or stalling on the conveyor.

Abstract: The improved assembly includes a truck having a generally horizontal trailer frame supported on rotatable wheels. The upper surface of the frame preferably includes a dished portion adapted to receive the assembly's open-topped, curved container bin, and also includes spaced rollers rotatably supporting the bin above the bottom surface of the dished portion. An upwardly directed tilt link is pivotally connected to at least one end of the frame adjacent one side thereof and to the upper end of the bin adjacent the opposite side thereof. A ram, preferably hydraulic, is pivotally connected to the side of the frame at a point remote from the tilt link and extends upwardly to pivotally connect to the upper part of the bin. If desired, a pair of tilt links can be used at opposite ends of the frame, with the ram spaced therebetween. During extension of the ram, the bin initially rotates on the rollers, without lateral displacement, enabling side loading from low slung bucket arms.

Abstract: A litter collection apparatus includes a novel arrangement for mounting litter retrieving projections on a retrieving belt of the apparatus, an improved receptacle and mechanism for emptying the receptacle, a novel arrangement for adjustably positioning the apparatus with respect to a surface over which it passes and an improved drive arrangement for the respective components of the apparatus.

Abstract: A hydraulic stabilizing mechanism for connection with a main hydraulic hoist system for automatically actuating at least a pair of stabilizing cylinders to extend the same into statilizing position whenever the main hoist system is extended and positively prevent the stabilizing cylinders from retracting until the main hoist system is in fully retracted position, and more specifically, a hydraulic stabilizing mechanism for farm wagon dump boxes which provides hydraulically actuated stabilizing strut elements between the wagon bolster and the front axle which are maintained in extended stabilizing position whenever the hydraulic box dumping mechanism is extended.

Abstract: A portable frame having ground engageable wheels and a scale has an elongated linkage consisting of two pivotally actuated pairs of beams with reinforced cross members. A pivoted, hydraulic first motor is engageable with a hopper adapted to receive the dry mix ingredients. When the hydraulic motor is actuated, extendable movement of the piston causes the hopper to be swung upwardly and the hopper is simultaneously tilted to a vertical position. At maximum extension of the hydraulic motor, a pivoted hydraulic second motor acting at one end through one of the linkages and through the hopper at the other, effects further tilting movement of the hopper, to a substantially vertical position. The ingredients are then discharged through a chute section of the hopper into a self-transit concrete mixer truck.

Abstract: A lawn debris collection box is mounted, by a slide member, for movement along upwardly and rearwardly inclined guide rods. The box is also mounted so as to pivot upwardly and rearwardly about a connection with the slide member. Also mounted to the slide member for upward and rearward pivotal motion is a pair of drive arms which each have a lost motion connection with the box. A latch arm operative for releasably retaining a hinged lid of the box in a closed position is pivotally connected to the drive arms along with a pair of lift actuators which drive and latch arms to first release the lid, to raise the box until the slide members engage stops at the upper ends of the guide rods and to thus pivot the box to a dump position.

Abstract: A storage box for the clippings of a lawnmower consisting of a normally covered box adapted to be mounted on the mower vehicle and to receive grass cuttings and the like of the mower until it is full, and a power mechanism operable when actuated to first raise the box until its pouring lip is higher than the receiving box of a disposal vehicle, such as the bed of a pick-up truck, and transport it horizontally until its pouring lip is over the truck bed, and then to uncover the box and tilt it to pour its contents over its lip into the truck bed.

Abstract: A portable frame having ground engageable wheels and a scale has an elongated linkage consisting of two pivotally actuated pairs of beams with reinforced cross members. A pivoted, hydraulic first motor is engageable with a hopper adapted to receive the dry mix ingredients. When the hydraulic motor is actuated, extendable movement of the piston causes the hopper to be swung upwardly and the hopper is simultaneously tilted to a vertical position. At maximum extension of the hydraulic motor, a pivoted hydraulic second motor acting at one end through one of the linkages and through the hopper at the other, effects further tilting movement of the hopper, to a substantially vertical position. The ingredients are then discharged through a chute section of the hopper into a self-transit concrete mixer truck.

Abstract: A safety latch mechanism for extensible strut elements mounted on stationary strut members such as are used for farm dump boxes, said latch mechanism including elongated latch bars pivotally mounted at their upper ends on the extensible strut elements for longitudinal movement therewith, stop lugs respectively fixed to the stationary strut members for respectively engaging the latch bars when said strut elements are in extended position, and a releasing lever pivotally mounted on the lower end of each latch bar, and having a fulcrum positioned to engage the lever to release each latch bar when the dump box is in lowered position to engage the releasing lever.

Abstract: A chassis supports a main frame with one open side, and a dump box with an open upper side is situated within the main frame and pivoted to the other side of the main frame. An hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly can move the box from the vertical or normal position to a tilted or unloading position. The dump box is pivoted to the upper side of the main frame at a line spaced from the top side edge of the dump box so that the top side edge extends beyond the side of the wagon when tipped or tilted. A conveyor is situated on the side of the dump box which is pivoted to the main frame and driven by an hydraulic motor. Material is loaded in the open upper side of the dump box and when it is to be unloaded, the dump box is tilted whereupon the conveyor unloads the material from the open upper side of the dump box.

Abstract: A trailer comprises a container supported between a pair of scissors lifts having first and second arms movable about a pivot by a ram. The arms support the container by a pair of rollers and a mounting lug. The mounting lug comprises a lug on the container for engagement with a pair of U-shaped slots, a tilt slot and a lift slot. The lug engages the lift slot when the trailer is to be lifted. For tilting the lug engages the tilt slot thereby causing the rollers to disengage the container to permit tilting.

Abstract: A riding sweeper is provided with a high dump mechanism for a dirt and debris receiving hopper of the sweeper. The dumping mechanism includes tracks located at forward side portions of the sweeper body. A carrier extends between the tracks and has rollers guided therein so that the carrier can move in an upright manner, preferably with the tracks slanting somewhat forwardly. A hopper is mounted on the back of the carrier and moves up and down therewith. A first fluid-operated ram is located between the sweeper body and the carrier for raising and lowering the carrier and the hopper. A second fluid-operated ram is located between the carrier and the hopper for tilting or rotating the hopper in an arcuate path to a dumping position after the carrier has been raised to an upper position. The hopper dumping mechanism includes a hydraulic system with a valve arrangement for stopping broom and vacuum blower motors when the hopper is raised.

Abstract: An adjustable, tilting vehicle bed which is power actuated and is capable of having its position selectively altered between positions in which it is flat, raised, tilted for dumping a load and tilted to provide a loading ramp.

Abstract: A street sweeper having a frame with a cab carried thereon. An engine is mounted on the frame for powering the sweeper. A series of operating mechanisms are supported on the frame for assisting in a sweepings pick-up operation. A series of hydraulic motors are provided with each being operatively associated with one of the mechanisms for operating the same. A single variable and reversible flow piston pump is operatively connected to the hydraulic motors and the hydraulic mechanisms for operating them at a constant speed. The engine operates the piston pump with a variable speed input. A control mechanism is mounted in the cab, and electrical circuit means is connected between the control mechanism and the piston pump and cooperable with said control mechanism enabling for selective operation of the mechanisms at selective rotational speeds for assisting in a sweepings pick-up operation.

Abstract: A bucket system incorporating a tilting mechanism comprises a pair of horizontal arms each provided integrally with a pair of stanchions having an arcuate bend in the upper portion thereof and having one or more pulleys disposed at the leading end of the arcuately bent upper portion, a bucket rotatably fastened to the pair of horizontal arms, and a pair of cables fastened at one end thereof to the lower end of the rear side of the bucket, passed over the pulleys on the stanchions, and again fastened at the other end thereof to a stationary mast on the fork lift, whereby elevation of the two-pronged platform of the fork lift whose two prongs are inserted into and held within the pair of horizontal arms causes the cables to stretch to their full length and thereby draw up the lower end of the rear side of the bucket so as to tilt the bucket as a whole and de-elevation of the two-pronged platform from its elevated position causes the bucket to return to its original horizontal position.

Abstract: A transporter or vehicle for articles having a container for receiving articles to be transported. A frame assembly supports the container on a chassis. Guides extend vertically upwardly from the chassis for guiding vertical translation of the frame, and the frame is pivotally connected to an upper portion of the container so that the container is rotatable about one of its side edges. Piston-cylinder units are interconnected between fore and aft portions of the chassis and the container in such manner that initial movement of the pistons out of the cylinders vertically translates the interconnected frame and container. After the frame and container have reached a predetermined height, continued movement of the pistons out of the cylinders results in pivoting of the container with respect to the frame to thereby dump the contents of the container.

Abstract: A high lift dump box trailer for lifting, transporting and dumping a load of material at a high elevation. The trailer includes a pair of retractable members that stabilize the trailer to permit dumping of the contents of the dump box when the dump box is in an elevated condition. The trailer includes a hydraulic suspension system that provides for wheel adjustment when transporting a load on a side hill and a fluid accumulator shock absorber system that provides for smooth riding over rough roads.

Abstract: A street sweeper having a frame with a cab positioned at a forward end of the frame. A hopper is provided for receiving sweepings carried on the frame behind the cab. Linkage is further provided for enabling the hopper to be moved over the cab to a forward dumping position. Outriggers are positioned at a forward end of the sweeper. Hydraulic circuit means, valve means, and ram means collectively cooperable together and sequentially operable to initially move the outriggers into ground engagement to provide additional support for the hopper when in the forward dumping position and then operable to actuate the linkage to move the hopper over the cab for dumping.

Abstract: A transport vehicle particularly useful for industrial uses and adapted to pick up, carry and subsequently dump a load-carrying receptacle comprising a U-shaped wheel-carried outer frame towed by a tractor which supports an inner U-shaped frame for picking up the receptacle. Vertical rear hoist cylinders elevate the inner U-shaped frame and rotate it about retracted dump cylinders to raise the inner U-shaped frame from an initial horizontal ground-level position to a forwardly tilted travel position. The dump cylinders can then tilt the inner frame about a pivot axis at its rear end to empty cargo from the receptacle. Latching and restraining mechanisms are provided to prevent the receptacle from tipping backward and sliding rearwardly with respect to the inner frame when dumping its load. The latching and restraining mechanisms are gravity-controlled and become inoperative when the inner frame resumes its forwardly tilted travel position.

Abstract: A transport container on a truck or a trailer may be lifted by means of two pivot arms operated by hydraulic jacks. The container is rotated in response to the lifting movement and in the final emptying position, the center of gravity of the container is still vertically inside the track of the wheels of the truck or trailer.

Abstract: A street sweeping machine is disclosed comprising a wheeled frame, a cab is supported by the frame, a dirt receiving hopper is positioned behind the cab, a conveyor is positioned adjacent the hopper and has an upper end overlying the hopper for depositing materials picked up from a roadway into the hopper. The conveyor is pivotally mounted for movement relative to the hopper and the frame. Hopper lift means is provided for rotating the hopper off of the frame from behind the cab over the cab for unloading of the picked-up materials in the hopper at a forward end of the cab. Linkage is connected between the hopper lift means and the conveyor for pivoting the conveyor on its pivot so that its upper end moves clear from its position of overlying the hopper to allow the hopper lift means to rotate the hopper free of interference from the conveyor during the lifting movement of the hopper. Ram means is also provided for operating the hopper lift means to rotate the hopper to be unloaded forward of the cab.

Abstract: A trailer for lifting, carrying and dumping large heavy ladles used in foundries in which the ladle is supported by a compound pivot tilt frame with one set of linear actuators for swinging the ladle to a dumping position and a second set of linear actuators for continuing the swinging to a ladle inverting position. The pivot axes for swinging the ladle are located so that the ladle is transported centrally of the wheeled frame of the trailer and is swung rearwardly for dumping without lowering the trailer into contact with the ground.

Abstract: In a dump truck including a base supporting a dump bucket supported pivotally along one of its upper edges at the upper ends of vertically extending telescoping struts carried by the base, and power devices connected to the top edge of the bucket in transversely spaced relation from its pivotal axis and operable to raise the bucket, whereby the bucket is first raised in a non-tilted position by extension of the struts, and then tilted to a dump position about its pivotal axis, the provision of a locking latch operable to secure the struts releasably in their extended positions, the latch being activated by movement of the bucket away from its horizontal position, and deactivated by the return of the bucket to its horizontal position.

Abstract: A receptacle transporting vehicle adapted to carry an open top receptacle, such as a slag pot, includes a support frame adapted to retain and support the receptacle thereon and a base frame having the support pivotally mounted thereon for movement between a first position for carrying the receptacle and a second position for discharging contents of the receptacle. The base frame is mounted on a carrier frame for movement longitudinally of the carrier frame and for raising and lowering the base frame and the support frame thereon between a raised carrying position and a lower receptacle receiving position.

Abstract: A mobile carrier for large scrap steel carrying boxes including a main wheeled frame with steerable, powered wheels and a support or tilt frame suspended on the main frame for vertical movement. The tilt frame fits around and locks to the box with the box itself forming a structural member preventing spreading of the frame. Hydraulic actuators suspend the tilt frame allowing it to pick up a box, carry it with the main frame, and tilt the box to dump the scrap contents.

Abstract: A dump truck bed including a tiltable dump bucket adapted to dump its load laterally of the bed, and mechanism operable to elevate it to any desired elevation within a substantial range before dumping, whereby its load may be dumped into high truck beds or other higher receptacles, and to move said bucket laterally of the bed in the direction of dumping, whereby its load may be dumped into receptacles further from the side of the bed.

Abstract: The invention comprises a forage trailer. The trailer has an upper and lower frame with a scissor mechanism to raise and lower the upper frame. The lower frame has wheels thereon for towing. The upper frame has a box pivotally mounted to one side of the upper frame with hydraulic cylinders to pivot the box from horizontal to an angle. The box has one side wall in the direction of the pivoting action which opens up automatically to allow materials within the box to be emptied from the box while pivoted through the opening in the side wall of the box. The opening automatically closes when the box is pivoted back to horizontal.

Abstract: A laterally tiltable truck or trailer dump body with hinged side panels and hydraulically operated means for tilting the body laterally in the desired direction and for opening the side panel on the lower tilted side. The hydraulically operated means can also lift the dump body to a higher elevation in case the unloading area is at a height where this would be required. The hydraulic controls are preferably in the cab of the truck where they can be readily manipulated by the operator.

Abstract: A tree transporting vehicle with a base subassembly for propelling the vehicle, a catch bed assembly for receiving felled trees to transport them with an integral unloading mechanism, and a positioning linkage operatively connecting the base subassembly and catch bed assembly for selectively positioning the catch bed assembly with respect to the base subassembly. The operation of the vehicle is controlled from a side mounted cab where the operator is in a standing-sitting position.

Abstract: A dump box assembly of the type used for the handling of bulk material and mountable on a truck or trailer bed adapted to transfer solid bulk material from a dump box to a remote receiver. A dump box is pivotally assembled to a fixed upright support structure through a link assembly for elevated rotation from a relatively lower transport position to a relatively elevated, laterally displaced dumping orientation. Means are provided for the elevated rotation of the dump box about an axis parallel to and in proximity to an upper dumping edge of the dump box. The link assembly operates to further elevate and laterally displace the dumping axis of the dump box preparatory to the dumping sequence. A support rail is movable with the link assembly to a position to lend support to a discharge chute associated with the interior of the dump box assembly to guide the discharge of bulk material from the dump box.