Abstract: This invention relates to an improved apparatus for refuse collection vehicles and in particular, an improved mechanism for compacting trash and loading the refuse collection vehicle with compressed refuse. A special rotary compactor operates to compact relatively small quantities of trash which are forced into the storage compartment of the refuse collection vehicle. The machine prepacks garbage in relatively small quantities which upon full compaction is forced by continued compacting action from a collection hopper into the garbage collection and carrying compartment.

Abstract: A dumping mechanism including a support frame having a vertical leg and a horizontal leg extending from the upper end of the vertical leg. A container lift arm is supported from the horizontal leg of the frame by means of a link member. A container gripping means movable between a gripping position and a release position is mounted on one end of the lift arm. A guide track member is pivotally connected at its upper end to the horizontal leg of the frame and is engaged with a roller on the lift arm to guide the movement of the lift arm. A power lift cylinder is pivotally connected at its upper end to the horizontal leg of the frame and is pivotally connected at its lower end to the end of the lift arm opposite from that upon which the gripping means is mounted. The power cylinder when energized moves the lift arm between a position for gripping a container when in a standing position and a position wherein the container is inverted for dumping its contents into a refuse vehicle.

Abstract: This back hoe lifting device is for loading pipe from trucks easily. Primarily, it consists of a pair of support arms secured to the bucket portion of the back hoe vehicle, which adjustably receive an elongated upper bar, having a pair of fork arms attached. The device further includes a lower bar, which adjustably elevates on the fork arms and provides further support for the fork arms in their outwardly extended position.

Abstract: A skid for stacking hay bales discharged from a hay baler, suitable to be towed therebehind, having a platform near the front for the bale stacker to stand on, having at least four bale supporting arms extending rearwardly from the platform adapted to support the hay bales preferrably in a pyramidal stack of six bales in a stable, rain-shedding position, in which the arms are arranged so that when the bales are stacked thereon, the center of gravity of each bale will be located toward the tall side of the stack and method of curing hay by stacking bales, even if moist, in pyramidal stack with the described orientation.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for torsionally resilient interconnection structure of two existing bicycles into side-by-side or parallel cooperative relationship, by employing plurality of torsionally resilient connecting members which are bent to form a longer mid-portion and two shorter end portions, with their longer mid-portions positioned substantially horizontally and transversely between the main frame tubes of the two bicycles, and their shorter end portions aligning longitudinally with the correspondingly positioned frame tubes of the two bicycles and operatively attached to them at two spaced-apart points, including novel steering linkage and front wheels tie-rod system allowing the two coupled bicycles to be operated as one four-wheel vehicle and enabling it to carry additional people and cargo.

Abstract: A bulk material unloader in which a clamshell bucket is suspended from a boom which is luffed from a position over the material to be unloaded through the vertical to a position over a bulk material receiving hopper. The hoists and/or the anchors for the bucket hold and close ropes are mounted on the unloader base on the opposite side of the hopper from the boom pivot such that the suspended length of the hold and close ropes is increased as the boom is luffed through the vertical and the bucket is thereby lowered into the hopper with the hoists remaining inactive until the bucket is in position to be opened and discharged with minimum dusting effect.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of locating a rectangular board including a printed circuit board on a support for correctly positioning the board relative to an electrical component inserting machine which inserts terminals of the components into pre-drilled holes in the printed circuit board. The board is provided with one V-shaped notch in the center of each of its end edges and in one of its side edges. The board is disposed roughly in position on the support which has three retractable spring loaded locators thereon in positions corresponding to the notches, and retractable spring loaded abutment pad. Rough positioning of the board on the support is assisted by a pair of diagonally opposed right angle guides on the support. The board is mounted on the support with the locators and the pad retracted. Then the locator at the end edges of the board are released so that V-shaped wedges thereon engage in the respective notches in the end edges of the board.

Abstract: A treatment apparatus using a walking beam transporter is provided with an indexing mechanism for enabling barrels supported on the beam to be indexed rotationally in use, either in a treatment solution or when raised above it. The drive mechanism comprises a rod extending along the transporter beam and supported in low friction bearings for linear reciprocated movement. The rod is driven by a piston and cylinder assembly housed inside the beam, via a pendulum link. Each barrel is provided with a ratchet and pawl mechanism operated from the rod via a lever link on the barrel mounting.

Abstract: Mechanical handling equipment comprises a lift truck and a self powered pallet truck which is lifted into a trailer, etc. to be loaded by the lift truck with the load. The pallet truck is then remotely controlled by the lift truck driver to position the load at a desired location in the trailer.

Abstract: A female coupling element is secured to a work implement, for locking engagement with a male coupling element pivotably mounted by a boss member at the end of a vehicle boom. The female coupling element includes a pair of curved surfaces positioned for receiving the end of the boom in riding engagement on the boss member. A hydraulic cylinder secured between the boom and the male coupling element relatively pivots the two coupling elements into mating engagement whereupon a separate locking pin carried by the male element is hydraulically actuated from within the vehicle cab for movement to a pin receiving bore carried by the female element, locking the two coupling elements together. The hydraulic cylinder is utilized after implement attachment to manipulate the work implement with respect to the vehicle boom.

Abstract: Apparatus for loading, unloading and stacking hay bales utilizing a load carrying vehicle with an elevatable and tiltable bed and a powdered headboard or pusher means mounted on the bed capable of traversing the length of the bed; and an independently powdered tine structure generally coextensive with but longer than the bed and extendable to protrude beyond the end of the bed an extent generally equal to the bed length and being supported cantilever fashion by the bed.

Abstract: Apparatus for accumulating discrete stacks of superimposed note books has a feeding conveyor which delivers note books seriatim into each of a battery of receptacles forming a row which extends transversely of the direction of feed of note books. Each receptacle has a composite bottom wall with two elongated horizontal carriers which are movable sideways toward and away from each other to constitute a platform for an oncoming note book in those positions in which they are closer to each other and to provide an opening for gravitational descent of a note book onto a stacking table therebelow in those positions in which they are more distant from each other. The carriers are parallel to the direction of feed of note books into the respective receptacles, one carrier of each bottom wall is connected to a first reciprocable support, and the other carrier of each bottom wall is connected to a second reciprocable support.

Abstract: A hoop tread, radial carcass flotation tire is constructed in accordance with a method and through the use of apparatus which impart controlled carcass flexing characteristics while accommodating axle drive of the tire. The method includes constructing a tire carcass with radially directed cords in sidewall portions and with circumferentially directed cords in a tread face portion. The apparatus comprises a mandrel assembled by mounting a plurality of segments about an axle and used to support plies of material during carcass construction. The tire is capable of "floating" over loose or easily damaged supporting surfaces including growing crops in agricultural fields without injury or damage to the supporting surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for stacking and unstacking trays, especially adapted for use n connection with Mogul machines includes a base, a plurality of links and a generally vertically-disposed elevator frame pivotably mounted on the base by means of the links for reciprocal movement over an arcuate path between two laterally-displaced end positions. A gripper device for retaining and releasing trays is mounted on the elevator frame for longitudinally-displaceable movement relative thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile apparatus for picking up produce cartons from the field and stacking these cartons on pallets for further handling. The apparatus includes a forwardly projecting elevator which picks up cartons from the field and transfers them to a stacking mechanism where the cartons are stacked in cross-tied tiers on pallets. A transfer device permits pallets loaded with cartons to be moved rearwardly and off-loaded to trailers.

Abstract: A device for seizing a bag from a pack of bags provided with two jaws movable towards each other, said jaws having a sharp edge, and a pushing device for pushing said jaws against the outermost bag of said pack of bags, said jaws grip the bag and remove it from the pack of bags.

Abstract: There is disclosed a multi-lane destacking machine in which stacks of nested articles in each lane are fed, one at a time, through an opening to drop to a shuttle platform. A clamp mechanism grips a stack on the shuttle platform, and the platform is retracted. A stripper mechanism, which has sharp, pointed edges on stripper arms to penetrate the interstice between the bottom article and the article nested therewith, advances to dislodge the bottom article of the stack onto a surface in front of the retracted shuttle platform. When the shuttle platform is advanced to again support the stack upon release of the clamp mechanism, the previously dislodged article is moved from under the stripper mechanism into a discharge lane by the shuttle platform. When the stripper mechanism is retracted, the stripper arms, which are normally biased toward each other, engage a stationary stop to spread apart.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for introducing and distributing a charge within a shaft furnace, the shaft furnace charging apparatus comprising an elongated charge distribution chute, the angle of which being adjustable in relation to the vertical axis of the furnace to allow for distribution of charge to desired areas within the furnace. The charge distribution chute includes a first end for accepting the charge and a second end for distributing the charge within the furnace. The first end of the chute is suspended from a supporting fork which is rotatable about its axis to provide for pivoting of the chute about a first axis when the support fork is rotated. The chute is suspended from the support fork to provide for pivoting of the chute about a second axis which is preferably perpendicular to the first axis. The direction of the chute within the furnace may be adjusted to provide for distribution of the charge to the desired area of the furnace.

Abstract: A three-dimensional lift intended for use by a handicapped person, providing him with three dimensions of mobility within a room or rooms. The invention consists of uniform channels or rails secured in parallel configuration adjacent to or on a room ceiling with a traveling bridge arranged to traverse the length of the channels, and incorporates with the bridge a head mounted to travel thereacross spanning the room or rooms with a sling suspended therefrom to move vertically, supporting the handicapped person, and includes a remote control hung from the head, accessable to and giving the handicapped person the capability to operate the device while he is seated in the sling, providing that person with three dimensions of travel that they control.

Abstract: The palettizing apparatus of the crane-hoist type, comprises a support; at least one vertical hoist pillar sliding horizontally on said support; and a horizontal hoist arm sliding vertically with respect to said vertical pillar. A carriage slides horizontally with respect to said arm, and an article gripping head is mounted on said carriage. A member ensures the rotation of said head with respect to said carriage. The gripping head can comprise suction means.