Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the installation/removal of a vehicular component (100), such as a wheel adaptor/spacer. The apparatus (10) includes a support structure (20) and a mounting head (40). The support structure (20) is height adjustable. The mounting head (40) includes an arm assembly (41) which is longitudinally extendable, and, which is rotatably connected to the support structure (20). Mounting brackets (48, 49) are attached to each end of the arm assembly (41) which are adapted to releasably engage the vehicular component (100).

Abstract: An apparatus (10, 60) for storage of elongate elements, such as pipes, tubes and conduits. The apparatus (10, 60) includes a frame (12) that supports a plurality of trays (15, 63). The trays (15, 63) are arranged in two vertical columns of storage positions, except for the trays located at the top or bottom of the apparatus as they are moved about sprockets (71, 72) by a drive motor (73). Each tray (15, 63) is configured to support a plurality of elongate items. The trays (15, 63, which may embodied as cradles or racks, may be moved between a storage position and an access position, wherein in the access position, the elongate items can be accessed from substantially vertically above the tray (15, 63).

Abstract: An apparatus (10, 60) for storage of elongate elements, such as pipes, tubes and conduits. The apparatus (10, 60) includes a frame (12) that supports a plurality of trays (15, 63). The trays (15, 63) are arranged in two vertical columns of storage positions, except for the trays located at the top or bottom of the apparatus as they are moved about sprockets (71, 72) by a drive motor (73). Each tray (15, 63) is configured to support a plurality of elongate items. The trays (15, 63, which may embodied as cradles or racks, may be moved between a storage position and an access position, wherein in the access position, the elongate items can be accessed from substantially vertically above the tray (15, 63).

Abstract: A storage assembly (10) has a plurality of trays (14), each tray (14) being selectively moved from the storage position (FIG. 1) to an access position (FIG. 2). The assembly (10) includes a rack (12) which has a series of rails (13) at each end on which trays (14) are supported. The storage assembly (10) includes a loading device (16) including lifting arms (18). The lifting arms (18) support a cradle (20) that includes rails (22), and the cradle (20) is connected to the lifting arms (18) by rollers (23). The loading device (16) can access different trays (14) by being raised and lowered. Once the lifting device (16) is moved into position adjacent a tray (14), the tray can be moved from the stored position on the rack (12) to the access position on the cradle (20) via a drawing arm (35).

Abstract: A retractable access device (1) adapted to be moved between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. The access device (1) includes a landing (2), at least one tread step (3), and a pair of linkage assemblies (4). Each linkage assembly (4) is pivotally attached to a respective side edge of each step (3), and includes a plurality of pivotally connected links to support and effect upward and downward movement of each tread step (3) relative to said landing (2).

Abstract: A post mount (1), adapted to be installed in a substrate and releasably receive a post therein, including: a body (2); and an insert (3), adapted to cooperate with the body; wherein, in use, the body is adapted to be driven into the substrate, and, thereafter, the insert is adapted to be at least partially deformed, to thereby anchor the post mount to the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for fitting and/or removing wheel nuts. The apparatus (10) includes a base structure that supports a movable wheel engaging portion, the wheel engaging portion including a socket wrench (23) and a positioning device, wherein the positioning device can be used to locate the wheel engaging portion to aid the socket wrench (23) to fit or remove a wheel nut.

Abstract: A storage assembly (10) has a plurality of trays (14), each tray (14) being selectively moved from the storage position (FIG. 1) to an access position (FIG. 2). The assembly (10) includes a rack (12) which has a series of rails (13) at each end on which trays (14) are supported. The storage assembly (10) includes a loading device (16) including lifting arms (18). The lifting arms (18) support a cradle (20) that includes rails (22), and the cradle (20) is connected to the lifting arms (18) by rollers (23). The loading device (16) can access different trays (14) by being raised and lowered. Once the lifting device (16) is moved into position adjacent a tray (14), the tray can be moved from the stored position on the rack (12) to the access position on the cradle (20) via a drawing arm (35).

Abstract: A retractable access device (1) adapted to be moved between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. The access device (1) includes a landing (2), at least one tread step (3), and a pair of linkage assemblies (4). Each linkage assembly (4) is pivotally attached to a respective side edge of each step (3), and includes a plurality of pivotally connected links to support and effect upward and downward movement of each tread step (3) relative to said landing (2).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for fitting and/or removing wheel nuts. The apparatus (10) includes a base structure that supports a movable wheel engaging portion, the wheel engaging portion including a socket wrench (23) and a positioning device, wherein the positioning device can be used to locate the wheel engaging portion to aid the socket wrench (23) to fit or remove a wheel nut.

Abstract: A tool for installation or removal of a retaining pin to or from aligned bores in first and second components. The tool includes a drive rod adapted to be positioned adjacent a first end of the aligned bores. An actuator is operable to move the drive rod, to thereby push the retaining pin into or from the aligned bores.

Abstract: A post mount (1), adapted to be installed in a substrate and releasably receive a post therein, including: a body (2); and an insert (3), adapted to cooperate with the body; wherein, in use, the body is adapted to be driven into the substrate, and, thereafter, the insert is adapted to be at least partially deformed, to thereby anchor the post mount to the substrate.

Abstract: A tool (1) for installation or removal of a retaining pin (2) to or from aligned bores (3, 4) in first and second components, said tool (1) including: a drive rod (7), adapted to be positioned adjacent a first end (8) of said aligned bores (3, 4); and, an actuator (9), operable to move said drive rod (7), to thereby push said retaining pin (2) into or from said aligned bores (3, 4).

Abstract: An article handling apparatus including a frame adapted to receive the article on a support structure, a number of wheels attached to the frame for movement of the frame over a substrate surface, and retaining arms operatively coupled to the frame and adapted to releasably secure the article to the frame. The secured article is movable in a controlled manner with respect to the frame by movement of the support structure and the retaining arms.

Abstract: An access device that provides access between a substrate surface and an elevated surface includes a first ladder member that is operatively attached to a mounting via a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a rotatable member having three pivotal connectors spaced apart in a triangular arrangement. A first of the connectors is pivotally attached to the mounting. A second of the connectors is pivotally attached to the first ladder member via a control arm. A third of the connectors is pivotally attached to an extremity of the mounting via an extendible arm. The extendible arm causes the rotatable member to rotate about the first connector, and consequently effect movement of the access device. The access device further includes a second ladder member, a first end of which is pivotally attached to a second end of the first ladder member.

Abstract: An access device that provides access between a substrate surface and an elevated surface includes a mounting for securing the device below the elevated surface, a first ladder member pivotally attached to the mounting, a second ladder member pivotally attached to the first ladder member, drive mechanism connected between the mounting and the first ladder member, and a guide arm connected between the mounting and the second ladder member to guide movement of the second ladder member as the drive mechanism moves the first ladder member. User operation of the drive mechanism moves the device between an access position, where the first and second ladder members are coaligned and extend angularly outwardly and downwardly from the elevated surface, and a storage position, where the first and second ladder members are retracted and vertically disposed adjacent to the mounting, with the second ladder member inverted relative to the first ladder member.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for transporting an article (2). The apparatus (1) includes a frame (3) and an article support (4) operatively coupled to the frame (3). The article support (4) is movable relative to the frame (3) such that the apparatus (1) provides a first configuration for retaining the article (2) and a second configuration for receiving or unloading the article (2). The apparatus (1) includes a plurality of wheels (9) for movement over a substrate surface, and, a stabilizing means (6) to engage the substrate surface and stabilize the frame (3) when the apparatus (1) is in the extended position. In use, the apparatus (1) may be used to support a wheel, tire or other vehicular component (2) during installation, for example, in a confined space such as a mine.

Abstract: A post assembly includes a mount, which is adapted to be placed in a substrate surface, and, a post, which is releasably attached to the mount. The mount is firstly pushed into the substrate surface, and then deformed by a tool which outwardly pushes a deformable portion of the mount. The post is then inserted into the mount and releasably secured by an engagement means. By appropriately positioning a plurality of post assemblies in spaced apart location, and then by extending fencing material therebetween, a fence may be thereby constructed.

Abstract: A fence post which is adapted to release from a substrate surface in the event of rising water or flood. A plurality of fence post(s) may be used to form a fence (FIG. 8). Each fence post includes an engaging mechanism at a first end thereof, which is adapted to release from a substrate surface in the event of rising water or flood, and, a retaining mechanism at a second end thereof to retain the post near its pre-released position, such that the fence posts may be easily re-installed after the flood has passed.

Abstract: An article handling apparatus including a frame adapted to receive the article on a support means; a plurality of wheels attached to said frame for movement of said frame over a substrate surface; and retaining arms operatively coupled to the frame and adapted to releasably secure the article to the frame. The secured article is movable in a controlled manner with respect to the frame by movement of the support means and the retaining arms.