Abstract: The waiting station (1) designed to be set on a sidewalk (2) at the immediate edge of a street or a track comprises a protective wall (29) on its front lateral surface. Access to the station is gained through its lateral surfaces or through the rear. Its interior space is divided into a long-term waiting area (13) preceded by a short-term waiting area (14). This station comprises a passageway for boarding-disembarking that opens on the track side onto a threshold (22) marking the position of an entry door of the vehicle when it is stopped. The threshold (22) is surmounted by a canopy (25) extending from the roof (9) of the station and overhanging the entryway of the vehicle to form a protected access path to the vehicle. This invention is of interest to those responsible for urban planning and to manufacturers of urban equipment and public transportation vehicles.

Abstract: The device for damping yawing motions between a highway motor vehicle and its trailer is composed of a curvilinear damping track (4) acted upon by a friction device (17) which may be a pneumatic device attached to the extremity of the shaft (2); the track (4) may be articulated to a fixed portion of the rear of the truck or flexible enough to absorb lurching and pitching motions. The friction device (13) consists of friction slides (21, 22) pressed against the track(4) by an actuator (27) that may be pneumatic. The intensity of the force it generates varies depending upon the cargo in the trailer and/or vehicle speed in order to automatically adapt the yaw-damping effect. This adaptation is achieved by making the actuator (27) subject to suspension pressure and/or vehicle speed. This invention is of interest to manufacturers of trailers and couplings.

Abstract: The invention concerns a seat made of two parts: a seat body (1) with a two-sided structure, for example shaped like a hollow box open at its front face, comprising linking and reinforcing crosspieces (5) providing it with sufficient mechanical rigidity; and a seat support (2) with a matching anatomy, preferably fitted with a cover containing a thickness of padding material (18), closing the opening (17) of the seat body (1). One of the later flanks or components (3) of the flank or (4) of the seat body (1) is fixed on a structural vertical member (11) of the public transport vehicle. The seat is suspended cantilevered against the vehicle wall, thereby leaving free the space (12) located beneath the seat. The invention is of interest to manufacturers of public transport vehicles and manufacturers of fittings for the vehicles.

Abstract: A method for forming a one-piece skip body with a concave cross section from a large metal sheet (1) by imparting an approximate cross section to the sheet using shaping mechanisms (2) is disclosed. According to the method, the approximate cross section is maintained while a sealing plate (10) is secured to one end (9) and a stiffening reinforcement member (13) shaped according to the final cross section is attached to the other end (12). The longitudinal edges are stiffened then the most curved areas are mechanically treated and the shaping mechanisms (2) are released. The method is relevant to skip manufacturers and more generally to builders of utility vehicles.

Abstract: The support and positioning device is installed at the lower rear portion of a truck (2) or a trailer (3) of an articulated car carrier. It consists of a mechanical base and a support platform (10), the latter formed of an end support (9) and two moving surfaces (17) and (18). Moving surfaces (17) and (18) can move in translation and angularly either simultaneously or in succession. This invention is of interest to designers and manufacturers of car carriers.

Abstract: A floorplate element formed from a perforated sheet metal in which the floorplate element has a sequence of raised areas and recessed grooves. The floorplate element has at least one thinner transverse recessed area which results from a compression-pinching of the perforated sheet metal of a bottom surface of the grooves towards an top surface of the raised areas. Each transverse recessed area forms a surface for supporting the floorplate element on a crossbeam of a supporting structure. The invention is suitable for use in commercial vehicles as a loading surface.

Abstract: A two-way assembly consisting of a chassis-frame (11) formed by two branches (17) and (18) articulated pivoting about two end pins (21) and (22) each bearing two inclined guide rollers (14) along a rail (8). The chassis-frame (11) is longitudinally movable relative to the road axle (2) for reversing an automatically guided travel direction by the effect of a reversing actuator (15). The chassis-frame (11) can be lifted after the rollers (14) have disengaged from the guide rail (8) by a lifting mechanism acting on the chassis-frame arms. The axle (12) is automatically guided by a subassembly guided (9) by the chassis-frame (11). The guided subassembly (9) capable of being displaced transversely at the rear about a pivot point located in the proximity of the front rollers. The invention is particularly advantageous to manufacturers of rail-mounted road vehicles.

Abstract: According to the invention, a guide rail for a transportation vehicle with an upper travel surface and base cushion. The guide rail has an intermediate zone extending from the upper surface to the cushion. In the intermediate zone there is at least one surface forming a pathway for a guide wheel of the transportation vehicle to move along the rail. The guide rail can be used for original guide systems and as a guide rail for other guided transportation systems.

Abstract: According to the invention, the connection between the truck (1) and the trailer (2) consists of a pivoting linkage (13, 19, 37) pivoting about an axle (43) or (26) generally perpendicular to it, forming part of a pivot center (18) attached in overlapping arrangement to the front part of the tailer chassis, and of at least one oblique connecting rod (20, 39, 40) of constant length, extending obliquely in relation to the straight line direction between the truck (1) and the trailer (2). The invention is of interest to vehicle manufacturers, especially trailer manufacturers.

Abstract: The block comprises a body (1) or (30) formed by two lower (9) or (32) and upper (10) or (33) parallel branches spatially offset, mutually joined at one of their ends by an inclined connecting section (11) or (34), the upper branch (10) or (33) extending by a bent portion to form a curved ramp (16) or (49) for lateral guiding towards the central part of the block. The block has at the end opposite to the inclined connecting section (11) or (34) a single locking member for being fixed to the flooring completed by at least a centering and immobilizing structure. This invention is useful for transporting road vehicles on lorries and wagons.

Abstract: The flexible link is a securing strap (2) which rests on the tire (5) and is tightened with respect to two fixed points on a carrying structure (7) by which the ends of the strap are retained with fixing pieces. The surface in contact with the running tread comprises successive groups (25) of a plurality of transversal support elements (26) in the form of rollers with a central rod and widened ringed tips (28) and (29) forming contiguous rail wheels by which the strap rests on the tire. This invention is applicable in the field of transport when the load consists of road vehicles.

Abstract: A rail transport unit for carrying a load consisting of a road vehicle includes a support structure having two longitudinal ends. Each end is connected to an axle block or bogie by a composite interface, and at least one of the ends is free and defines an access opening for the load.

Abstract: The guide system, for a guided road vehicle, having a front directional assembly formed of two pivoting guide arms (2) and (3) which are coupled as well as vertically constrained, each equipped with an inclined guide wheel (12, 13) engaging at least one guide rail on the ground (16). At the rear, a follower-limiter module (47) designed to limit lateral clearance by the axle to a maximum value, in the form of a device following the guide rail, is pivotably attached to the axle (8) and laterally displaceable to a limited extent. The front directional unit and the follower-limiter module (47) are laterally connected to either side of the axle through a lateral temporary immobilizing device (43, 44) which controls change of position.

Abstract: An assembly for use on a road vehicle, consisting of an additional thin deck (4) vertically movable along a plurality of upright posts (8, 9) most of which are collapsible and stowable in an inoperative position within the body of the additional deck (4), and a drive member (7) secured to the additional movable deck for actuating same when required to provide wither a second vertically movable loading deck or, once the posts have been stowed away, a normal free cargo space. The assembly is of interest to all road hauliers and particularly to body mounting businesses.

Abstract: An electrical power supply and guidance assembly for a wheeled vehicle, consisting of a raisable and pivotable guide member supporting at least one pair of guide wheels which together define a V shape and engage the central web of the rail, the rail being a guiding profile section used as a track. Covering portions forming a linear closure protect the space containing the conductors. Opening mechanisms enable the contact portion(s) to pass through and along the closure to collect the supply current and automatically close the closure. The assembly is particularly suitable for electrically powered urban wheeled transport.

Abstract: A composite articulated connection between a successive first car (8) and a rear car (9) are supported by an intermediate module (10) and comprise a purely pivoting articulated front connection (LAV) pivoting about a first vertical pivot axis between the front car (8) and the intermediate module (10) and a complex rear connection (LAR) formed of a connection pivoting about a second vertical pivot axis, a lower clearance stabilization center (CIAD) and an upper clearance stabilization center (LASD). The first axis (B-B') and the second vertical pivot axis (C-C') are located closely adjacent one another or are combined with the median vertical pivot axis (A-A') of the intermediate module (10). The composite articulated connection is of interest to manufacturers of public urban transportation vehicles.

Abstract: A stanchion for a transport vehicle formed of a rectilinear body (1) suspended by its upper extremity (2) from an upper linear longitudinal structure (4) integral with the vehicle carriage which can be immobilized while in a working position along a carriage or a chassis of the vehicle. The rectilinear body (1) comprises an upper mechanism (3) for displacement along the upper longitudinal linear structure (4) integral with the vehicle carriage, a mechanism (11) for immobilizing the rectilinear body (1) in working position and a mechanism (6) for raising or lowering the rectilinear body (1), using a motorized force to move a movable support element (7) translationally along the rectilinear body (1), which can be immobilized in a supporting position.

Abstract: The maneuvering device comprises two hydraulic motors (14, 15), each attached to the base of each screw (4, 5) integrated into each post (2, 3) of a pair of posts. The hydraulic motors (14, 15) are supplied in series by a single course of pressurized fluid and each shunted through a bypass comprising a hydraulic shunt which opens either automatically or is regulated to open completely, partially or progressively. This invention is of particular interest to auto body manufacturers for use on road trailers for carrying vehicles.

Abstract: The maintenance device consists of a hydraulic insulation unit (2) mounted between the supply circuits of a cylinder (1). The insulation unit (2) comprises a sluice (9) which has, at each of its two openings, an anti-return valve, one of which, the primary valve (11) is hydraulically connected to the outlet chamber (6) of the shaft (7) of the cylinder (1) and opens toward said chamber; and a safety valve (13) opening in the same direction, with the latter valve closing at a different rate than the primary valve closes. The invention is useful for maintaining the shaft of any cylinder in position, particularly a charged cylinder, and it is of interest to manufacturers of hydraulic devices, particularly lifting cylinders, as well as those who use them.

Abstract: Coupling for controlling the angular offset between two road transport units (A and B) connected to one another by an intermediate self-supporting unit (C), unites (A) and (B) being respectively oriented thereto at angles .alpha. and .beta., the intermediate unit (C) being articulated to units (A) and (B) by two swiveling articulations (D) and (E). The invention consists of an oblique coupling (F) extended by a diverter (H) controlled by a cam actuator (I) for yaw angular offset control based on a law for the angular correction of angles .beta. as a function of angles .alpha., having a central region with a slight slope terminated at each of its ends by a transition region. The invention is of interest to manufacturers of articulated public road transport vehicles.