Abstract: An attachment method for attaching a piece of plant machinery such as a mini-excavator to mount, for example a mount on a transporter or trailer. The piece of plant machinery is moved to a mounting location and a moveable portion arrangeable relative to the body is arranged in cooperative engagement with the mount to attach the piece of plant machinery thereto. The moveable portion may for example comprise a moveable drive 10 portion, a scraping blade or an arm.

Abstract: A partition assembly for use in vehicles. The partition assembly aim to separate a first interior space of a vehicle, such as an operator space, from a second interior space of the vehicle, such as an aft living space. The partition assembly can be secured to the vehicle along its vertical sides. The partition assembly can include connection interfaces configured to frictionally fit, including being press fit, into a gap formed between interior trim of the vehicle.

Abstract: A frame system for supporting two wheels of an associated vehicle for transport within an existing transportable structure such as a standard ISO container which has longitudinally extending side structures 5, 6. The frame system comprising a transverse wheel supporting frame 41, 43 supported by two vertical posts 40, 42 located one at each end of the wheel supporting frame. Each post is provided with attachment means 44, 48a for securing the top and bottom of the post at a plurality of locations along the length of the associated side structure independent of the shape of the side structure. The wheel supporting frame 41, 43 is raiseable with or without a vehicle loaded thereon and once raised is fixable 49, 50, 51 to the posts 40, 42 at a chosen location for transport within the transportable structure. The attachment means may comprise ties 44 of adjustable length which pull each post in the fore and aft direction relative to the side structure 5, 6 to locate each post.

Abstract: A transport tank assembly for mounting to a truck has a composite tank body having an inner side and an outer side, and at least one cradle assembly connected to the outer side of the tank body. Each cradle assembly has a cradle having an inner side and an outer side, and at least one band of composite material disposed over the outer side of the cradle and at least a portion of the outer side of the tank. A length of the band of composite material is greater than a length of the cradle. The band of composite material connects the cradle to the tank body. The cradle and the at least one band in a generally lateral direction of the tank body.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided for the releasable fastening of a panel element to the front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, with a brace, which on one end can be fastened with a fastening structure of the panel element and on the other end can be fastened with a fastening structure of the front wall structure. The brace is releasable and positively fastened to at least one of the fastening structures with at least one end section.

Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting operations to subterranean formations are provided. The system includes a platform, a grillage mounted on the platform, at least one module for treating the subterranean formation, and a plurality of locks that mechanically engage the grillage with the module. Each lock includes a first plate, a second plate and a connector that connects the first plate and the second plate. The first plate is configured to mechanically engage the grillage, the second plate is configured to mechanically engage the module for treating the subterranean formation.

Abstract: An instrument panel arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided. The instrument panel arrangement includes an instrument panel and a ventilation duct housing connected to the instrument panel. A middle region of the ventilation duct housing has, in an impact direction, a flexibility that is at least as great as 0.8 times a flexibility of the instrument panel.

Abstract: A rack for storing load bars against the side wall of the cargo area of a cargo truck equipped with E-track. The rack includes a generally U-shaped base having a rear side equipped with E-clips for mounting on the side wall, a closed end, a front side having two vertically-spaced horizontal cantilevered retainer arms substantially parallel to the side wall when the rack is mounted, and an open end. Load bars are inserted and removed from the rack in a plane parallel to the side wall the cargo area, in a vertical orientation, and are secured in place with a horizontal adjustable-length strap operable in the space between the front retainer arms to selectively close off the open end of the rack.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclose a coupling device that includes a support member and a pivot member. The support member may include a first wall, a second wall a third wall, and a fourth wall. The pivot member may be pivotally supported in the support member. In example embodiments, the pivot member may include a first stanchion penetrating the first wall and a second stanchion penetrating the second wall. In example embodiments the support member may further include one of a third stanchion on the third wall and a first aperture in the third wall and one of a fourth stanchion on the fourth wall and a second aperture in the fourth wall.

Abstract: A floor mat system is provided in a vehicle having a driver seat and driver foot pedals. A floor surface extends in front of the seat and beneath the foot pedals. A removable floor mat is comprised of a flexible sheet having a bottom surface for contacting the floor surface, a top surface, a forward end for installation juxtaposed with the pedals and a rearward end for installation juxtaposed with the seat. At least one mechanical non-magnetic retainer is disposed proximate to the rearward end to hold the floor mat to the floor surface. At least one self-aligning magnetic retainer is disposed proximate to the forward end to hold the floor mat to the floor surface.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame rail and an impact beam attached to an axial end of the frame rail. A body panel mount is attached to the frame rail. The body panel mount is axially spaced from the impact beam a distance along a longitudinal axis. A load transferring member includes a first axial end attached to one of the impact beam and the body panel mount, and a second axial end disposed adjacent to and a pre-defined distance from the other of the impact beam and the body panel mount. The load transferring member is disposed outboard of the frame rail. The load transferring member extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis between the impact beam and the body panel mount.

Abstract: A shock absorption and restraint apparatus including a plurality of co-acting cushioned pads which create a protective shock absorbing barrier for a load in a railroad car (or other shipping container) and a set of straps which are employed to restrain the cushioned pads and the load. In certain embodiments, the cushioned pads include one or more central or connector cushioned pads and one or more side or cooperating cushioned pads. In certain embodiments, the cushioned pads include strap engaging mechanisms which are configured to be engaged by the straps. The cushioned pads are preferably lightweight, easy to handle and install, recyclable, and readily reusable. In certain embodiments, the cushioned pads are configured, sized, and constructed in such a way to protect the specific load in the railroad car.

Abstract: An expandable vehicle system includes a drivable vehicle having a first propulsion system, a first set of wheels, and a first body supported by the first set of wheels. The first body at least substantially encloses and defines a first interior compartment. An extension unit has a second body and at least one wheel supporting the second body. The second body at least partially defines a second interior compartment. The first body is configured with a first attachment interface and the second body is configured with a second attachment interface. The first and second attachment interfaces are cooperatively configured to attach to one another such that the drivable vehicle is mechanically-coupled to the extension unit to form an expanded vehicle drivable by the drivable vehicle and with the first interior compartment contiguous with the second interior compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle body structure in the floor region of the occupant compartment having on both sides a respective longitudinal beam (3) in the floor region of the occupant compartment between a transmission tunnel and a side sill. According to the invention each longitudinal beam (3) extends longitudinally continuously over the entire footwell length from the front end (4) to a heel plate. The longitudinal beam (3) is here formed on the bottom side as a closed longitudinal hollow beam by virtue of a longitudinal beam stepped edge (9) of the floor panel (10AB) and on the top side as a longitudinal beam closure part (11SW) by virtue of a longitudinal beam angle section connected to the top side.

Abstract: A system for transporting an airfoil over a railroad utilizing a first railcar coupled to a second railcar. The system includes a root bracket that supports a root end of the airfoil on the first railcar, and is oriented to align a tip end of the airfoil toward the second railcar. A blade support is fixed to the second railcar and is disposed to support the airfoil along its midsection. A weight is hung from a tension member on the second railcar such that the force of gravity induces tension forces along the tension member. An urging member is disposed on the second railcar and oriented to engage the airfoil between the blade support and the tip end of the airfoil. The urging member is coupled to the tension member such that the tension forces are transferred to the urging member to induce lateral forces against the airfoil.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a plurality of wheels and a cargo bed assembly. A cargo bed translation mechanism is operable between the vehicle frame and the cargo bed to translate the cargo bed between a range of positions including a first transport position, a plurality of raised position a variety of loading positions. A cargo bed dumping mechanism is operable for tipping the cargo bed to dump the contents of the cargo bed at least from the transport position and the raised positions.

Abstract: There is provided a structure with which a lid can be easily removed from a vehicle instrument panel, and the lid hardly drops off.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a cowl extending in a vehicle transverse direction at an upper rear section of an engine compartment, an air inlet to introduce outside air into a vehicle cabin from the cowl, a fluid discharge channel provided at the bottom of the cowl, the fluid discharge channel inclined to guide fluid entering the cowl to a drain opening disposed at a transverse end of the cowl, a one-way valve disposed inside the cowl at a position corresponding to the drain opening, the one-way valve including a flapper operable to open and close the drain opening in response to a differential pressure generated when air flows through the air inlet and a frame comprising a valve opening corresponding to the drain opening, wherein the one-way valve covers the drain opening.

Abstract: The vehicle security partition has a barrier that separates the interior compartment of an automotive vehicle into front and rear seating areas in order to inhibit contact between front seating area occupants and rear seating area occupants. A bi-directional recessed housing is part of the barrier which is supported by a frame and provides legroom for the rear seating area occupant while allowing for full rearward adjustment of the driver's seat. The bi-directional recessed housing also includes a recessed area for storing articles in the front seating area.

Abstract: Rear wheel tires of a vehicle body are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction. A foreign object removing device is provided between an outer tire and an inner tire of the rear wheels on one side of the vehicle for removing foreign objects between the tires. The foreign object removing device includes a bar-shaped member inserted in a suspended state between the tires, and a shoe provided in a lower end side of the bar-shaped member to collide with foreign objects such as earth and sand, and stones getting in between the tires for flicking out the foreign objects from between the tires. The shoe is replaceably attached to the lower end side of the bar-shaped member by using a bolt. In a case where the shoe wears down, only the shoe is replaced.