Abstract: A shopping cart having a movable frame upon which at least one basket for purchases is mounted via a rod or support structure. The basket is removably fastened to the rod or support structure, which is collapsible on the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable tractor grille shell for aligning the vertical edges of the engine hood and side panels with the grille shell on the tractor.

Abstract: A truck for moving a grand piano including a pair of side frame members for insertion under the piano, a pair of beams for connecting the side frame members to each other after the side frame members have been inserted, straps for attaching the piano to the truck, curved sections on the side frame members for pivoting the truck to a position wherein the side frame members orient the piano on its side while supporting the piano, selectively extensible casters on the side frame members for raising and lowering the truck relative to the floor with the piano mounted thereon, and hinges on the side frame members for folding them inwardly toward the piano when the piano is mounted on its side on the truck.

Abstract: A heelholder for a safety ski binding which is manually adjustable from an open condition to a closed condition, including a soleholder, a first locking member biased in a forward direction, an actuating member mounted on the soleholder for engaging the first locking member to releasably hold the soleholder in the closed position, a second locking member for releasably locking the adjusting member in engagement with the first locking member when the soleholder is in the closed position, a manual release mechanism, and an interposed member located between the manual release mechanism and the second locking member for enabling movement of the soleholder from the open condition to closed condition and the locking by the second locking member of the adjusting member in engagement with the first locking member upon actuation of the manual release mechanism during movement of the soleholder from the open to the closed condition.

Abstract: The control ends of two pivotal braking arms have elbowed extensions rotatably mounted in bearings provided on or within an operating pedal. In the active braking position of the pivotal arms, the axes of the elbowed extensions form a V having a downwardly-directed point and the braking ends of the pivotal arms are outwardly displaced with respect to each other on each side of the ski. In the withdrawn position, the braking ends are close together and set back with respect to the sides of the ski. However a tension spring tends to produce a pivotal displacement of the operating pedal with respect to the pivotal arms to an angular position such that the braking ends are spaced at a sufficient distance to pass on each side of the ski.

Abstract: A wheel brake control system for an articulated vehicle having fluid-operated actuators associated with the brake means at each wheel of the vehicle that are automatically supplied with pressurized fluid to cause the brake means to be applied for stopping the vehicle whenever the vehicle is moving in reverse at a predetermined speed or when the two hinged sections of the vehicle are displaced about a vertical axis at a predetermined angle while the vehicle is moving in reverse.

Abstract: A cart having a basket and wheeled metal chassis and adapted for use by handicapped, invalid and frail persons. The basket is made of lightweight plastic wherein the rear panel is open and the side, bottom and front panels are integrally molded of open latticework construction. For additional support, a unitary bar extends along the open perimeter of the basket and along a portion of the underside of the bottom panel adjacent to the open rear edge. The basket is hingedly attached to the metal chassis to permit the baskets rotation from a horizontal to a vertical position to facilitate cleaning and close nesting with other carts.The metal chassis is of lightweight tubular construction and rests on a plurality of swivel casters. To facilitate use of the cart by a person confined to a wheelchair to portable walker, the rear vertical members of the cart chassis are provided with V-shaped guides and fastening chains to permit attachment to the front vertical members of the wheelchair or walker.

Abstract: A carriage assembly and a base therefor, are disclosed. The base comprises a pair of elongated feet, a bi-ended stiffening member and mounting means. The mounting means are located on each of the feet for mounting a portion of a leg of an upstanding, bi-legged frame member. Each foot defines a longitudinal axis between respective ends thereof. Each end of the stiffening member is carried by a respective foot to keep the longitudinal axis of one foot in parallel relation with the longitudinal axis of the other foot thereby providing the base with structural rigidity. Each foot includes respectively a wheel at one end thereof and a pad at an opposite end thereof. As to an individual foot, the wheel is aligned to provide the foot with mobility in the direction of its longitudinal axis, and each such mounting means is superimposed intermediate a certain pair of load-bearing regions of the foot thereby providing the base with stability.

Abstract: A self-locking portable panel having an impact actuated and self-locking hinge mechanism at one end thereof and a latch at another.

Abstract: A traction rack for a rear axle driven truck is provided which comprises a generally rectangularly-shaped assembly having side elements sized for placement on the bed of the truck between the wheel wells, lead weights attached to respective ends of the side elements to form the rectangular assembly having substantial weight concentrated near the ends of the assembly near the wheel wells, one of the side elements having an extension on each end exceeding the spacing between the wheel wells to facilitate placement and restraint of the rack over the rear axle.

Abstract: This stowable trailer is arranged to take little floor space for stowage while avoiding recourse to a collapsible frame with its inherent disadvantages. This stowable trailer comprises a rigid frame, a pair of stowage wheels attached on one side of the frame to roll the trailer on them while it stands upright on that side. The trailer is provided with road wheel units which are pivotally retractable, so as not to project from the bottom of the trailer in their stowed-away position, and with handles to help rolling the trailer on the stowage wheels.

Abstract: A wheeled baby walker is adapted to be rendered immobile by positioning a base panel at a location to be received beneath the feet of a baby supported by the walker, with the panel being supported on a floor or ground surface independently of the wheels of the walker, and with the panel engaging the walker in a manner preventing the walker from moving horizontally relative to the panel.

Abstract: The cart comprises a frame including first and second uprights which are pivoted at their top ends for mutual rotation about a substantially perpendicular axis to their longitudinal direction and support a lower deck, which is pivotally connected, at a middle portion thereof, close to the bottom end of the second upright and slidably engages, at one end thereof, with the first upright, as well as an upper deck pivotally connected at one end to the first upright, and at a middle portion thereof, to one end of a rod-like body which is pivotally connected, with its other end, to a middle portion of the second upright.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an improved instrument panel for an automotive vehicle which comprises a one-piece, elongated sheet material structure adapted to extend between front pillars of the vehicle. The sheet material structure has a panel portion which forms a passenger's head impinging zone.According to the present invention, the sheet material structure is further provided with a weakened panel portion at a location other than the panel portion forming the passenger's head impinging zone. The weakened panel portion is adapted to promote the absorption and dissipation of impact energy by weakened part of the sheet material structure permitting controlled deformation and breakage.

Abstract: A vehicle guidance control system is described for an operatorless vehicle comprising a sensor for determining the presence of defined points along a selected path that the vehicle is to travel, a memory having a plurality of locations, each location for receiving one of a set of commands whereby the vehicle may be commanded to turn, pause, or to continue its movement. An address circuit is responsive to the detection of a point for addressing the corresponding location within the memory means, whereby command stored therein is executed to effect vehicle control. The vehicle guidance control system is adapted to guide the vehicle along a selected path within a set of corridors as would be found in a mine, wherein the corridors are disposed respectively along X and Y directions to form thereby a series of intersection points.

Abstract: A telescopic supporting device for heavy loads of trailers is disclosed which device has a supporting leg projecting from a guiding tube and on the lower end of the supporting leg there is detachably fastened an articulated foot. The foot features a supporting plate which has fastened thereto a holding ring. The lower terminal section of the supporting leg has a ground plate that overlaps the lower edge to laterally jut out. A coupling articulately connects the holding ring with the supporting leg, the coupling being provided with a bolt system traversing diametral circular holes. An elastic compression body is placed between the ground plate and a supporting plate. The upper terminal section of the holding ring overlaps the laterally jutting-out edge section of the ground plate. The supporting leg and the ground plate are separated. To the ground plate there is fastened a supporting tubular sleeve, that fits within the leg.

Abstract: A trailer sand shoe (10) mounted to the legs of a trailer vehicle includes a rectangular metal base plate (12) and upstanding sides (14) and (16) fixed to the base plate (12). The central portions of the side plates (14) and (16) have openings (32) in the top portion thereof for mounting the sand shoe (10) to the legs of the trailer vehicle. The base plate (12) includes an integral reinforcing portion (34) which extends perpendicularly between the side plates (14) and (16) and is formed from the base plate (12). The reinforcing portion (34) has a generally inverted V-shaped cross-sectional configuration. The central reinforcing portion (34) adds rigidity to the sand shoe (10) as well as reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for a separate reinforcing member.

Abstract: The table knife and reel assemblies of a swather are bolted to a main mounting beam which in turn is mounted on a pair of double wheel assemblies one each adjacent each end thereof. The hitch pole from the tractor or other source of power is pivotally secured adjacent one end of said main mounting beam. In the hydraulic embodiment, piston and cylinder assemblies move the pole and the wheels between the field and transport positions and in the mechanical embodiment, linkage is provided between the pole and the wheel assemblies and the pole is moved by the tractor. In the hydraulic embodiment, a sequencing valve may be provided in conjunction with the table adjusting piston and cylinder which operates the piston and cylinder controlling the wheels when the table is raised and lowered between the field and transport positions.

Abstract: A side panel latch for an engine hood on a tractor having vertical and horizontal adjustment to assure accurate panel fit and reliability of the latch operation.

Abstract: An automobile body of a front-engine-front drive type has an engine located in the engine compartment with the crankshaft directed transversely. The frame assembly for supporting the power unit comprising the engine and the transmission device is constituted by side and cross-members which are connected together to form a rectangular configuration. One of the side members is formed with a transversely inward extension on which an engine mounting bracket is provided. One of the cross-member is also connected to the extension so as to stiffen it to thereby provide a desired rigidity.