Abstract: A versatile equipment-hauling expandable shelter is disclosed configured to both provide shelter and store, transport, and launch equipment, such as motorized toys, military equipment, tools, and the like. The equipment-hauling expandable shelter includes a chassis and a shelter attached to the chassis, such as one of a tent, a container, and a cover. The shelter is configured to be stowed on the chassis at a small exterior profile size with a maximum equipment/storage volume and erected on or around the chassis into a spacious shelter with more than double the volume of the equipment/storage volume. The center roof section rises automatically by lift assemblies to provide adequate head room for standing. Drop assemblies allow for solid/sealed wheel fenders and solid inner side panel extensions which in turn provide for a continuous floor and ramps. Portable interior components provide changeable/versatile interior configurations.

Abstract: A versatile equipment-hauling expandable shelter is disclosed configured to both provide shelter and store, transport, and launch equipment, such as motorized toys, military equipment, tools, and the like. The equipment-hauling expandable shelter includes a chassis and a shelter attached to the chassis, such as one of a tent, a container, and a cover. The shelter is configured to be stowed on the chassis at a small exterior profile size with a maximum equipment/storage volume and erected on or around the chassis into a spacious shelter with more than double the volume of the equipment/storage volume. The center roof section rises automatically by lift assemblies to provide adequate head room for standing. Drop assemblies allow for solid/sealed wheel fenders and solid inner side panel extensions which in turn provide for a continuous floor and ramps. Portable interior components provide changeable/versatile interior configurations.

Abstract: A simpler, multiple element chip detector having two parallel, electrical conductors shrouding a plurality of discrete magnets which are aligned along the longitudinal axis of the chip detector is provided. The poles of each magnet abut opposite conductors defining a chip gap. A plurality of electrical isolators are mounted about the conductors and positioned between each of the magnets to define a chip element therebetween. The number of chip elements can be varied by adding or subtracting a magnet and isolator. The conductors are mounted in a housing to receive an electrical potential. Thus, regardless of the number of chip elements no additional circuitry is required. In an alternative embodiment the discrete magnets are replaced with a single magnet. In this embodiment the number of chip elements can be increased or decreased by only adding or removing an isolator.