Abstract: The trailer apparatus is adapted for loading and transporting a farm unit, such as a cattle squeeze chute, that has a rectangular shaped main frame. The trailer includes a U-shape frame with ground wheels outwardly mounted adjacent the rear or free ends of the leg sections. With the leg sections at opposite sides of the chute main frame the trailer is manually backed up and tilted upwardly and rearwardly about the wheel axes thereof to releasably engage the rear ends of the leg sections with corresponding laterally extended support members on the main frame of the farm unit. On then tilting the trailer downwardly and forwardly the main frame of the squeeze chute is releasably connected to forward portions of the leg sections after which the trailer is moved to a substantially horizontal position for connection of its front end with a towing vehicle.

Abstract: An inflatable type occupant restraint device for an automobile or the like, comprising a gas bag box secured to the central part of a steering wheel, a gas bag folded up within the gas bag box, and a wheel pad sewn on the outside surface of the gas bag. The wheel pad is detachably and fittingly engaged with the gas bag box. The lower part of the gas bag communicates with a gas passage leading to a gas injection unit. In case of the collision of the automobile or the like, the gas bag is inflated without causing the wheel pad to fly off.

Abstract: A gas cushion for the protection of the passengers of vehicles, especially of motor vehicles, which is automatically inflatable upon exceeding a predetermined deceleration of the vehicle by means of a gas generator; the gas cushion is accommodated in a hollow space, for example, of the steering wheel or of the instrument panel opposite the passengers whereby the hollow space is closed off by a cover which is adapted to be pushed out when the gas cushion is set into operation; means are thereby provided which open the cover independently of the inflating gas cushion as a function of the response of a sensor serving to set the gas generator into operation.

Abstract: A parts housing assembly is provided for a two-wheeled motorized vehicle. A bifurcated fork element is carried by a structural frame member of the vehicle and has a pair of elongated side support elements extending rearwardly therefrom. Side plates are supported on the side support elements, an upper cover element encloses the top of the side plates to define an intermediate chamber therewith. A pair of side housings are pivotally connected to the respective elongated support elements and cooperate with the edges of the upper cover to define with the side plates a pair of enclosed chambers. The fuel tank of the vehicle, which is normally located between the steering means and the operator's seat, is positioned elsewhere so as to afford greater stability for the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to suspension means for supporting the cab of a truck on a truck chassis frame. It is disclosed in the environment of a tilt cab type truck. The suspension includes a pair of front and a pair of rear suspension arms that interconnect the cab and the frame. Front air springs are interposed between the front arms and the frame. The rear arms are connected to the frame by releaseable latch mechanisms and rear air springs are interposed between the latch mechanisms and the cab. An anti-roll stabilizer bar extends transversely between the front arms and functions to prevent tilting of the cab about a longitudinal roll axis.

Abstract: A vehicle having a particular area in proximity thereto which is dangerous to personnel when the vehicle is performing a particular function is combined with a personnel detection means mounted on the vehicle and having characteristics for providing an electrical output signal in response to the presence of a person in the particular area. Apparatus associated with the particular function is mounted on the vehicle and responsive to the output signal of the personnel detection means to inhibit the particular function and reduce the danger to the person in the particular area.

Abstract: In combination with a tractor for towing a vehicle wherein the tractor includes a chassis upon which is secured a driving wheel assembly, the tractor including a motor for rotating the driving wheel assembly, an attachment for connecting the tractor to the vehicle, the attachment usable in two different modes to connect to the vehicle, the first mode using a horizontal connecting member pivotally mounted upon the chassis, so that the pivot axis intersects the tractor's drive wheel axis and is located midway between the driving wheels, the horizontal connecting member to cooperate in a telescoping manner within a tubular member secured to the vehicle, a pin insertable within aligned apertures between the connecting member and the tubular member to lock such together, the second mode employing a ball mounted upon the connecting member which is to cooperate with a conventional ball socket attached to the vehicle, a clamp bar employed to lock the connecting member to the tubular member.

Abstract: At least with one wheel of a bicycle there is associated a suspension which includes a pivotally secured rocker member supporting the bicycle wheel and a sole suspension spring attached to the rocker member and disposed in substantial alignment with the plane of rotation of the bicycle wheel.

Abstract: A power transmission capable of transmitting power to both the front and rear sets of wheels of a vehicle, and also to automatically selectively transmit power to the slower rotating set of front or rear wheels. The transmission comprises an inner driving hub which acts through two interconnected sets of overrunning roller clutches to drive either or both of a forward and rear annular driven output member. The forward driven member is connected through a laterally extending chain drive to in turn drive a forwardly extending propeller shaft to transmit power to the front set of wheels to the vehicle. The rear driven member acts through a rearwardly extending propeller shaft to supply power to the rear set of wheels.

Abstract: In an engine automatic control system for a vehicle for automatically connecting an electric source with an engine starter and an ignition circuit in response to disengaging operation of a clutch device of the vehicle, for maintaining the ignition circuit conductive while the vehicle runs, and for automatically making the ignition circuit non-conductive when the vehicle is arrested, the engine control system comprises a setting circuit interposed between an ignition switch and the ignition circuit for selectively setting the engine control system to its operative condition and a cancelling switch coupled with the setting circuit for automatically cancelling the operative condition of the engine control system when an operator leaves the vehicle.

Abstract: Safety apparatus for simultaneously placing in neutral the automatic transmission of a service vehicle subject to frequent starting and stopping without moving the gearshift lever and setting the vehicle brake from a second drive station removed from the first drive station such that the vehicle is safely but temporarily parked.

Abstract: The selector lever in "N" is caught and locked by a notch of a plate moving in response to an actuated solenoid energized by failure of the driver to fasten his seat belt.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an interlocking device for locking the gear-shift mechanism of an automotive manually operated power transmission system which is cooperative with a vehicle safety arrangement such as a safety belt, the interlocking device comprising a first movable member movable with a suitable movable member forming part of the gear-shift mechanism such as for example the rotatable guide member for the striking rod of the gear-shift mechanism, a second movable member movable into locking engagement with the first movable member and means responsive to complete protective condition of the safety arrangement for holding the second movable member in locking engagement with the first movable member if and when the safety arrangement is left unused or in an incomplete protective condition.

Abstract: An elongated body is provided with structure at one end for oscillatably supporting an ignition switch key therefrom with the axis of oscillation of the key extending transversely of the elongated body and extending normal to the panel-like key blank through the end thereof remote from the blade portion of the key. The other end of the body includes an endwise outwardly opening recess in which an anchor element is telescopingly seated and frictionally retained. The anchor element is frictionally retained within the recess against outward displacement therefrom and one end of an elongated flexible tension member is anchored to the anchor element. In addition, a guide member is provided for mounting in predetermined position relative to an associated ignition switch and is operable to slidably and guidingly engage an intermediate portion of the tension member.

Abstract: An invalid cart and lift, designed primarily for use in hospitals and the like, is comprised of a horizontally disposed frame movable on two back wheels and a front steering wheel. A steering shaft, extending vertically from the front steering wheel, has at its upper end a drop down handle by which this cart it pulled and steered. A housing extending vertically from the frame supports a vertically movable seat. A manual crank operates through a mitre gear and a ball nut-screw combination to raise and lower the seat. A friction brake when engaged holds the seat at a desired level. A sanitary chin and chest rest adjustable to the invalid's height raises and lowers with the seat. A safety belt with a positive lock prevents the invalid from falling from the seat.

Abstract: A tricycle having a front and a rear frame swingingly connected with each other in an axis line longitudinal of a tricycle body and providing between both frames an elastic member serving to restore the front frame when it is leaned against the rear frame, which is adapted to make zero or minimum the increasing ratio of restoring force of the elastic member when the front frame is leaned under the predetermined angle of inclination, while, large when over the same angle, whereby the tricycle is made safe and improved in a turning efficiency.

Abstract: A wheeled self-propelled vehicle has a load-carrying body, such as a platform or a driver's seat, which is horizontally rotatable on a spider-leg frame having a caster or support wheel swivelably mounted at the free end of each leg. The body is rigid with a vertical shaft carrying at its lower end a mounting for a guide wheel driven by a motor. Rotation of the body with reference to the frame imparts a desired orientation to the guide wheel which touches the ground, under load, with sufficient force to exert traction for advancing the vehicle. The body rests on the frame by way of one or more shock absorbers or springs which may be adjustable to different loads. The support wheels and the guide wheel may be positively interlinked, through a chain or toothed-belt drive, to rotate in unison about their respective swivel axes.

Abstract: An adjustable tie rod assembly for a motor vehicle steering linkage according to the present invention includes a tie rod having a threaded end, a ball joint with a split tubular attachment portion and a tubular intermediate member. The tubular portion of the joint has an internal thread. The intermediate member has both inner and outer threads. The threaded end of the tie rod, the intermediate member and the tubular portion of the joint are arranged in concentric fashion. The internal and external threads of the intermediate member are of right-hand and left-hand pitch whereby the intermediate member may be rotated to adjust the length of the assembly. Clamping means is provided for securing the three components in tight engagement.

Abstract: An aircraft handler for use with twin nosewheeled aircraft comprises a frame for fitting to the wheel-supporting structure of the aircraft, a pair of driving drums mounted to turn in the frame, for frictional engagement with respective wheels of the aircraft, a source of power providing independent drive to the two drums and a separate control unit connected to the frame by a flexible connection, by means of which the two drums may be controlled. The source of power may comprise a pair of independently-controllable electric motors operated by separate controls in the control unit, these conveniently being mounted on the frame and the flexible connection supplying signals to the motors from the control unit.Alternatively each drum may be driven by a separate, independently-controlled hydraulic motor mounted on the frame.

Abstract: A motorized two-wheeled vehicle in which the fuel tank is supported by the frame beneath the seat and a hollow housing is mounted between the seat and the steering handle at a position above the engine. The housing has openable upper and side covers, and various parts can be contained in the housing such as an air cleaner for the carburetor of the engine, a fuel filler neck for the fuel tank, an auxiliary tank for the radiator, a casing for tools, and the like, etc.