Abstract: A cargo restraint device including a base having an outer pawl and an inner pawl pivotally connected to the base. The outer pawl has a generally horizontal locking surface that cooperates with a generally horizontal locking surface on the inner pawl to provide a cargo restraint device capable of resisting vibration and downward forces applied to the inner pawl to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the cargo restraint device. During an unlocking movement, foot pressure is applied generally downward upon the outer pawl to enable the inner pawl to rotate to an unlocked position. The foot pressure is then released from the outer pawl to enable the outer pawl to rotate to an unlatched position.

Abstract: The present invention is for standing boards that may be connected to buggies or prams which do not have a rear wheel shaft or otherwise are so designed that connecting of the standing board to the rear shaft is not always suitable. The standing board has a board, wheels at the rear end of the board, and mounting arms which connect the standing board to the buggy. The mounting arms are so designed that there is free space for the wheels of the buggy, possible breaking means etc., thus the mounting arms are curved so that they extend forwards and upwards from the board. The mounting of the arms at the standing board is such that the arms may take one out of several distinct positions relative to the board and when in use are fixedly arranged relative to the board. For this purpose the arms are fixed into bushings which in turn are fixed into mounting parts which preferably are integrated parts of the board of the standing board.

Abstract: A vehicle pick-up bed is disclosed that can be folded into shape by hand. The pick-up bed includes a generally flat sheet of colored material molded together with a generally flat sheet of reinforced polymeric material. Preferably, the sheet of colored material is placed in the mold and the reinforced polymeric material is injected into the mold, onto the back of the colored sheet. During the molding process, the reinforced polymeric material and the colored material are formed or molded into a single, generally flat, solid component. The sheet of colored material adheres to the reinforced polymeric material. Once molded, the sides of the pick-up bed are folded into shape along hinge edges and connected to stay in place. Hinge edges could be formed by locating few or no reinforcing fibers in the reinforced polymeric material in the desired location of the hinge edges. The colored material is preferably a paintless polymer film. Alternatively, the colored material is pre-painted aluminum.

Abstract: A conventional dump trailer includes discharge members or doors which are typically mounted beneath the trailer. The movement of the doors is controlled by a control device of the present invention having a position sensor which is mounted on the trailer and a sensor actuator mounted on the discharge member. The amount of movement of a door is automatically limited at a preselected position. The control device allows for the discharge member to be further moved to further positions.

Abstract: A protective device for the interior of a motor vehicle has a protective structure which has a planar shape in a protective position and which is seated for movement by a drive mechanism between at least two positions. The protective structure is connected with at least one guide element that can be entrained by at least one coupling member with transfer structure to the drive mechanism. The at least one coupling member is provided with at least one picking-up element that acts in transverse direction to the direction of movement of the coupling member and that entrains, releases or picks up the guide element with limited entraining force during movement of the coupling member. The protective device is usable for cargo area coverings, cargo area dividers and sun-protection roller blinds.

Abstract: A protective shield for use on skid steer loaders and other construction vehicles. The protective shield is composed of metal and functions to protect the tailgate and rear sides of a skid steer loader from dents and abrasions. More particularly, the protective shield is made of a diamond plate metal tailgate panel, which is rotationally molded to define the lower rear door panel, and two diamond plate metal side panels of substantially equal shape for protecting the left and right vertical upright members of the skid steer loader in the area between the rear door and the wheel wells of the skid steer loader.

Abstract: A retractable cover for protecting small vehicles from the weather elements which substantially covers the top and side surfaces of the vehicle. The cover is affixed to a winding mechanism and is encased in a housing when in a fully retracted position. The housing is attached to the exterior of the vehicle with brackets. In the extended position, the cover overlays the top and sides of the vehicle and is secured in place with retention members to the exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A ceiling-mountable display monitor system for the passenger compartment of a vehicle. The display monitor system includes a display monitor coupled to a housing assembly. In one exemplary embodiment, the housing assembly is selectively adjustable for mounting in different vehicles having different ceiling configurations. In another exemplary embodiment, an upper portion of the housing assembly is mountable above the vehicle headliner, while a lower portion of the housing assembly is mountable below the headliner. Optionally, the upper and lower portions of the housing assembly clamp onto the headliner. The upper and/or the lower portions may be adjustable for mounting in different vehicles.

Abstract: A dual bow assembly for supporting a flexible covering member of a Jeep-type vehicle in proximity to a forward top covering member. The vehicle includes a forwardly situated seating area upon which the forward covering member is secured and a rearwardly situated storage area defined by a belt line extending around sides and a rear of the vehicle. A pair of spaced apart roll bars extend along the seating and storage area of the vehicle and the flexible covering member is associated with the vehicle storage area. A first substantially “U” shaped bow is located proximate a forward end of the vehicle storage area and envelopes the spaced apart roll bars. Opposing and linearly extending ends of the first bow each include a linkage member pivotally associated with the linearly extending ends at a first location and pivotally engaged with the vehicle belt line at a second location.

Abstract: The operator's station of an off road work vehicle comprises an operator's compartement having a control console. The operators compartment defining an interior space in which the operator is positioned. A HVAC module is located in the operator's compartment along the rear wall. The rear wall of the operator's compartment is provided with an access opening through which the major components of the HVAC module can be serviced and removed. The access opening is provided with an access door that is hingedly coupled to the operator's compartment about a transverse hinge axis. The control console is provided with a console wall having a finished exterior surface that is exposed to the interior space. The HVAC module is also provided with an exterior wall having a finished exterior surface that is also exposed to the interior space and adjoins the console wall. The finished exterior surface of the console walls matches the exterior finished surface of the exterior wall.

Abstract: A camper attachment comprising a top and a shell. The shell can function as a traditional camper by itself. With the top rotated open, a sleeping area between the top and the shell can be created by rotating the top upward along a common axis with the shell. Folding sections allow the sleeping area to be expanded to accommodate adults, even on short wheelbase vehicles.

Abstract: In a mounting structure for a center rail, a recess extending horizontally along the lower edge of a window opening of a lateral face of a vehicle body is formed, and the center rail is disposed in the recess to guide a slide door. The center rail is divided in the vertical direction and thus composed of an upper rail member and a lower rail member. The upper rail member is securely fitted to an upper part of the recess and covered with an opaque elongation of the lower edge of a window glass. After mounting the slide door to the lateral face of the vehicle body and painting the vehicle body, the lower rail member painted in a color different from that of the vehicle body is mounted so as to cover a lower part of the recess.

Abstract: A passenger cab and livery vehicle is adapted from a pickup truck cab and frame by removing part of the original frame aft of the cab and replacing it with an extended frame connected to the original frame and extending aft in a long flat region supporting a passenger cabin floor. A cabin mounted on the extended frame can receive and accommodate wheelchair passengers through a passenger door wide enough for a wheelchair. A principal passenger seat faces aft in the passenger cabin behind the cab to protect the passengers in a frontal collision, and a second passenger seat can be mounted on a rear axle clearance region aft of the flat cabin floor to face forward.

Abstract: A hanging-down jig is provided for supporting a vehicle body frame for a motorcycle in a hung-down manner on a hanger of an overhead conveyor. A dummy frame is mounted on the vehicle body frame for the motorcycle for supporting the vehicle body frame in a hang-down manner on a support arm of the hanger of the overhead conveyor. The dummy frame includes a center member coupled to the vehicle body frame by a pin, and a pair of left and right side members coupled to the vehicle body frame by a pin. The angle of, the longitudinal positions of and the lateral distance between the side members with respect to the center member can be adjusted as desired. The longitudinal and vertical positions of a support portion provided on the support arm of the hanger and engaged with a hanging-down member of the dummy frame can be adjusted as desired.

Abstract: A vehicle pick-up bed with fenders is disclosed that can be folded into shape by hand. The component includes a generally flat sheet of colored material and a generally flat sheet of reinforced polymeric material. Preferably, the sheet of colored material is placed in the mold and the reinforced polymeric material is injected into the mold, onto the back of the sheet of colored material. During the molding process, the reinforced polymeric material and the colored material are molded into a single, generally flat, solid component. The sheet of colored material adheres to the reinforced polymeric material. Once molded, the sides of the pick-up bed and fenders are folded into shape along hinge edges. The side walls are connected to stay in place. Hinge edges could be formed by locating few or no reinforcing fibers in the reinforced polymeric material in the desired location of the hinge edges. The colored material is preferably a paintless polymer film.

Abstract: An electricity feeding device used in conjunction with a vehicle having a slide door mounted on the vehicle body includes a flexible conductive part having a curved portion, with the curved portion being displaced with sliding movement of the slide door for alternately opening and closing an opening area formed in a side wall of a vehicle body. The flexible conductive part also includes a wire providing an electrical connection between components in the slide door and the vehicle body. In addition, an insulating member covers the wire, and a steel-made belt extends along the insulating member so that the insulating member is mounted on the belt. The belt has a vertical cross-section with respect to a sliding direction of the slide door that possesses a concave surface.

Abstract: A convertible roof has a rain channel along the longitudinal edge in which a spacer of rubber or synthetic resin is received between a bead-forming strip and the roof covering and is attached to the bead-forming strip and an edge of the roof covering with a U-shaped binding strip.

Abstract: A public transit vehicle has a vehicle body having a roof defining an interior ceiling surface, two side walls each extending longitudinally of the vehicle including an upper side wall portion connecting to the roof and a row of windows underneath the upper portion, a central aisle and two rows of seats each on a respective side of the aisle and along the side wall at the windows. The roof and floor are formed from a welded frame structure over which is applied a molded panel formed in single panel structure and bonded to the frame structure. The panel is formed by molding a sandwich using a thermosetting resin through top and bottom fiber reinforced sheets and a honeycomb layer of resin impregnated paper and foam between the sheets. The floor panel is shaped so that its thickness varies and its top and bottom surfaces deviate from an otherwise planar structure to incline downwardly at a door way and to incline upwardly to clear structural elements.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having a freight compartment having a floor and a seat having a seat back with a rear seat-back surface movable between a vertical position and a horizontal position, a load-retaining system has arrays of mounting formations on the floor and seat back. The formations of the arrays all are identically spaced within the respective arrays. A mounting plate has a bottom face formed with a plurality of mounting formations engageable in the mounting formations of the arrays and spaced identically to the mounting formations of the arrays. The mounting plate further has a top face formed with an array of mounting formations spaced identically to the mounting formations of the arrays. A device plate has a bottom face formed with a plurality of mounting formations engageable in the mounting formations of the arrays and of the mounting plate top face and a top face. A freight-holding device is fixed to the top face of the device plate.

Abstract: A tailgate pull handle of automobile adapted to lower a pull handle formed at a tailgate when the tailgate is opened, thereby allowing a short person to have an easy access to the pull handle for closing same, the pull handle comprising an actuating device mounted at an inner lower side or a lower end of the tailgate for moving same toward the ground when the tailgate is opened.