Abstract: A rotary harrow has a plurality of soil-working members rotatably mounted on upwardly extending shafts and the shafts are journalled in an elongated frame portion that extends transverse to the direction of travel. A protective and supporting member of elongated configuration is secured to the frame portion. The protective member can be nonrotatable but is angularly displaceable about a horizontal axis that extends generally parallel to the frame portion. The protective member has an inclined surface that can be curved or substantially flat and the outer surface faces the soil working members and is positioned relative to those members to direct debris downwardly to the ground. Stops on the frame portion and protective member limit the latter's movement relative to the remainder of the harrow.

Abstract: A stopping apparatus is suspended in a pilot shaft and blasting charge holes are drilled outwardly and downwardly from successive vertical positions from the bottom to the top of the pilot shaft to provide a circular array of holes fanned-out from each vertical position. The blasting charge holes are loaded with blasting charges, and detonated, proceeding from the bottom to the top of the pilot shaft.

Abstract: The device comprises a hollow cylindrical body, pointed front at its end which device accommodates a striker forming the front working chamber in said body, and has a cylindrical space at its rear end. Said space receives an air-distributing and reversing mechanism, thus forming the rear working chamber. The air-distributing and reversing mechanism has a bushing which is fixed relative to the body, and an axially movable bushing, both bushings being arranged coaxially, spring-loaded in the axial direction relative to each other, and forming a chamber located in the front part of said mechanism, with the chamber communicating with a source of compressed air and intended to move the movable bushing during reversal of the device.

Abstract: In a crawler vehicle having a rear housing or frame: a pair of hydrostatic transmission pumps located on the center line of the crawler are connected to a pair of motors arranged along the transverse axis by a manifold to form a cruciform unit. The cruciform unit is mounted in the rear housing.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an automotive tractor unit, more particularly for riding and working on vertical walls and ceilings, of the type which consists mainly of a frame; of belt shaped progression elements or tracks which are appropriately driven and are provided with adhesion devices such as suction discs or magnets as well as with elements for attaching appropriate accessories or tools such as a spraying piston or suchlike to the tractor. The belts or tracks are fitted so as to hinge with respect to the frame and around shafts which extend in the longitudinal sense of the tractor.

Abstract: A reversibly mountable clutch control handle for a walk-behind lawn mower which may be pivotally mounted on the collapsible handle of the lawn mower in either one of two alternative mounting positions, whichever best suits the convenience and comfort of the operator, and in which the mower handle, the clutch control handle, and the control linkage associated with the clutch control handle are all collapsible to a folded position for storage or shipment in either of the mounting positions of the clutch control handle. The mower handle includes two laterally spaced legs lying in a common plane and connected at their upper end by a cross bar.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drive wheel for motor vehicles, in particular motorcycles, having an internal combustion engine arranged in the wheel interior. According to the invention, the wheel rotates about a pivot fixed to the engine block and receives its motion, through a suitable transmission, from a drive shaft emerging from that side of the engine block opposite the side to which the wheel support pivot is fitted. This arrangement of the wheel and the drive shaft enables the internal space of the wheel to be utilized to the maximum extent for arranging the engine-transmission assembly in suitable manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides an arrangement for use in a battery powered automotive vehicle and more particularly provides a means utilizing wind currents for generation of electric power, for use in connection with an electric motor driven vehicle, including: rotatable impeller means responsive to flow of air and mounted for rotation about a vertical axis where the impeller is carried on the surface of the electric motor driven vehicle; a power shaft cooperatively connecting an electric generator means and the impeller for generation of electric energy to be supplied to an electric storage battery means; and an electric motor to drive the vehicle; air guide means to direct air streams to the impeller to optimize efficiency in rotation of the impeller in one direction when the vehicle is proceeding in a selected direction and rotation of the impeller when the vehicle is at rest.

Abstract: A system for using hydraulic fluid pressure to supplement vehicle engine power. The system includes a fluid pump selectively coupled during vehicle deceleration to the power output mechanism of the engine. Low pressure fluid from a reservoir is pumped into an accumulator. Thereafter, fluid under high pressure is transmitted during vehicle acceleration to a fluid motor selectively coupled to a drive shaft for powering the vehicle wheels.

Abstract: A system for adjusting and maintaining cruising speed for automobiles employs electronic circuitry connected to the engine ignition system for generating a voltage proportional to engine speed. A manually actuated switch allows the vehicle operator to choose a cruising speed by storing the speed related signal in a memory. A comparator then receives the stored signal and the instantaneous speed signal and generates an error signal to control a bi-directional drive connected to the vehicle accelerator pedal through a tension member. A solenoid actuated clutch in the drive system for the tension member is energized when the operator sets the cruising speed and is deenergized when the vehicle is braked, when the engine speed falls below a predetermined value, or when the engine ignition or the speed control are turned off.

Abstract: A connecting line or exhaust pipe for disposal within the exhaust system of a motor vehicle driven by an internal-combustion engine between the exhaust manifold of the engine and the muffler. The connecting line is formed of two bowl-shaped sheet metal half-shells which are preshaped, e.g., by pressing, deep drawing or the like, and which are superposed on one another, and firmly connected together. The half-shells of the connecting line have a shape such that the connecting line has a non-circular substantially flat cross section with respect to its vertical dimension when the connecting line is connected in the vehicle exhaust system.

Abstract: A muffler comprising: an upper case provided at the opposite ends with semi-cylindrical inlet and outlet sections respectively and having an outwardly raised central portion and an integral flange-like edge portion; a lower case joined at a flange-like edge portion to that of said upper case and substantially symmetrical with said upper case with respect to the underside thereof; an exhaust inlet tube forming member having at least a semi-cylindrical inlet section inserted in a cylindrical inlet formed by the inlet sections of said upper and lower cases joined together and a gutter-like guide section connected to said inlet section and being joined to said upper case, lower case or both of them, said forming member being provided adjacent to an end thereof with a perforated portion; and an exhaust outlet tube forming member having at least a semi-cylindrical outlet section fitted in a cylindrical outlet formed by the outlet sections of said upper and lower cases and a gutter-like guide section connected to sa

Abstract: A support assembly primarily designed to be connected in supporting relation to a scaffold and structured, through placement of its various components, to move the scaffold assembly along an inclined surface such as on a roof. The support assembly includes a frame and preferably at least two support wheels extending outwardly from said frame and into movable engagement with the inclined surface so as to support the frame thereon. A platform for interconnection to the scaffold element is movably and adjustably positioned on the frame by means of a platform positioning assembly which, through its interconnection to the platform, defines the platform's angular orientation relative to the plane.

Abstract: A ladder with retractable rungs is disclosed herein. The ladder includes an elongated housing having alternating apertures on opposite sides. A stem is carried in the housing. The stem can be manually reciprocated longitudinally and has a series of rungs hingedly attached to it. The rungs engage the apertures and extend outward to provide a step when the stem is moved upward. A supporting rod is pivotally connected inside the housing at its base so as to be swingable from a position to one side of the housing to a center position. The stem must be lifted when the supporting rod is moved to the center position, where the supporting rod then supports the stem with the rungs in the open position. A retaining rod is mounted pivotally inside the housing at the top of the stem. It is also swingable from one side to a center position where it prevents the stem from moving upward.

Abstract: A lubrication arrangement for the blade chain of a felling saw utilizes the oil in the hydraulic system which operates the blade chain. Some of the oil flowing from a hydraulic motor to a lubricant tank is fed to the chain for lubrication purposes. The feed line includes a flow controller such as a resistance valve and a directional valve for preventing oil from flowing to the tank from the chain when the saw is not operating.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided for an apparatus having a first member movable relative to a second member providing a plurality of spaced holes therein including: a housing secured to the first member; a lock pin extendably retractably mounted in the housing for insertion into the holes in the second member; and a powered control circuit having an actuated member movably mounted within the housing and connected to the lock pin, the actuator member providing differential force applying surfaces selectively exerting a predetermined locking force to hold the lock pin in the holes and a lower indexing force permitting substantially unrestricted relative movement between the first and second members and automatic insertion of the pin into one of the aligned holes.

Abstract: A caliper type disc brake has friction lining carriers which are retained by thrust plates. Each thrust plate is secured to the caliper housing by a pivot bolt and at least one cap screw. When the cap screw or screws of a thrust plate are removed, that thrust plate can be rotated about its associated pivot bolt, thereby permitting removal and replacement of its associated friction lining carrier or carriers without complete disconnection of the thrust plate from the caliper. The thrust plate can then be rotated back into position and resecured by cap screw or screws.

Abstract: A brake having first and second brake support means; a brake shoe mounted on each support means intermediate the ends of each support means, each support means pivotably being mounted at one end to a fixed frame, a first spring means mounted to the other end of the second support means biasing the first and second support means, and thus the brake shoes toward each other in a braking action. First actuating means are connected to the second support means and act against the first spring means to maintain the brake shoes in a non-braking position and selectively operable to release the first spring means. A third brake support means is pivoted to one of the first and second brake support means, the third brake support means being also connected to one of the brake shoes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle axle assembly comprising an axle, means for rotatably mounting a ground engaging wheel at each end of the axle, a fluid power brake mechanism mounted to the axle adjacent each end thereof, each brake mechanism being operative when actuated to restrain rotation of a wheel rotatably mounted at that end of the axle, a valve having a body, means providing a source of pressurized fluid to the body, conduits connecting the body to the brake mechanism at each end of the axle, relay means within the body being operable when actuated to modulate fluid pressure from the source to the brake mechanism, a wheel speed sensor mounted at each end of the axle, an annular sintered metal rotor press fitted on a hub rotatably mounted on each end of the axle and supporting the wheel, the rotor having a plurality of circumferentially and equally spaced notches, the notches so disposed on the rotor to angularly sweep by the sensor, the sensor adapted to generate electrical signals indicative of t

Abstract: A brake disc assembly comprising: a hub provided with a circumferential radial flange structure extending therefrom and having front and rear annular faces; at least two sector shaped lining parts which together form an annular assembly, each part being of monolithic construction and including confronting front and rear sector-shaped linings, all of the linings together forming front and rear annular linings the outer surfaces of which will be acted on by braking jaws during use of the assembly, each of the parts being removably fitted over the flange structure in concentric relationship with the hub so that the front and rear faces of the flange structure lie between the opposed surfaces of the confronting front and rear sector-shaped linings, the linings having radially extending inner ribs projecting therefrom so as to form cooling passages open at both their radial inner and outer ends, at least some of the ribs having edges which serve as guides for the lining parts during fitting of the latter over the

Abstract: As article-carrying case and an article-supporting and hinge unit therefor in which the article-carrying case includes a body and a closure member or top horizontally connected thereto. An article or apparatus, such as a CB (Citizen's Band) radio unit, recording device, dictating unit, or the like, is mounted on and is attached to a supporting base plate of the article-supporting and hinge construction which includes an attaching hinge section which is attached to the inner surface of one side wall of the body of the article-carrying case. The hinge unit includes an article-supporting section and an intermediate hinge section between the attaching hinge section and the article-supporting section which enables the article-supporting section and an article mounted thereon to be enclosed within the body of the article-carrying case when not in use or to be withdrawn from the body of the article-carrying case unit and rested on the top of the closed cover of the article-carrying case when in use.

Abstract: A shift assembly and integral handbrake apparatus for bicycles is comprised of a handbrake housing on which pivots a handbrake lever. The housing has an interior region formed with a cavity. A slot, defined by an extending flange, is formed on the housing. A shift lever has one end formed as a shift barrel and the other end formed as a finger paddle. The shift barrel is pivotally mounted in the cavity. A portion of the shift lever is placed in the slot causing the finger paddle to extend from the housing. A Bowden cable is coupled to the shift lever. Means places a frictional drag on the shift barrel. Manual pressure on the finger paddle overcomes the drag placed on the shift barrel causing same to pivot. This pivoting results in a relative lengthening or shortening of the Bowden cable. Means locks the frictional drag means at a given predetermined level. The flange provides a comfortable finger stop.

Abstract: A power transfer mechanism incorporated in a multiple path drive system comprising a source of input torque, a transfer case, and a pair of drive axles having equal axle ratios. Torque is transferred directly to the first drive axle and, when required, is transferred automatically to the second drive axle through a path including a freewheel device. Another path is provided in parallel with the freewheel device for torque transfer from the second drive axle to the first drive axle.

Abstract: A transmission synchronizer comprising one piece spring elements adapted to e cam-actuated by a shift collar to provide axial operating forces on synchronizer gears. Each spring element comprises a central V section and straight end sections extending into blind holes in the synchronizer gears. Cam force on apex areas of the V sections produces resilient force on a selected synchronizer gear for bringing the driven gear up to speed before engagement of the shift collar teeth with the driven gear.

Abstract: A fluid coupling device, especially a viscous fan drive, of the type including an output coupling member defining a fluid operating chamber. The device includes an input coupling member rotatably disposed in the operating chamber and cooperating with the output member to define a shear space. The output coupling member defines an annular inner surface, at least a major portion of the inner surface cooperating with the axis of rotation to define an included angle between about 20 degrees and about 70 degrees. The input coupling member defines an annular outer surface, a major portion of which conforms generally to the angled inner surface of the output coupling member and is closely spaced apart therefrom. The fluid coupling device of the invention has a substantially reduced idle speed, without a loss of peak speed, as well as a greatly reduced pump-out time.

Abstract: An improved disconnect or power stop mechanism adapted for use in a refrigerant compressor drive system. A soldered connection is operative to initiate a disconnect or declutching action between the driving and driven members if the system should happen to lose its charge of refrigerant or otherwise get into an unsafe, high temperature condition.

Abstract: A fluid actuatable fan clutch having an energy absorbing internal caliper action, including a pulley or sheave rotatably mounted on a fixed shaft; an annular friction facing connected to an internal surface of the sheave; a fan blade hub rotatably mounted on the shaft adjacent the sheave, the hub having an annular piston cavity or cylinder having a piston located therein facing the friction facing, the piston being normally urged out of contact with the friction facing by a suitable spring member; an annular thrust cap located on the side of said friction facing opposite the piston, the thrust cap being connected to the fan hub and being normally out of contact with the friction facing; and suitable passageways for supplying air or other fluid to the back side of said piston for urging the piston into contact with said friction facing and against said thrust cap to thereby engage the fan hub with the sheave.

Abstract: A multi-functioning hydraulic transmission control circuit including interacting valve mechanism parts which, in response to a shift being called for in a clutch-cylinder-controlled multi-speed transmission, inaugurate a fill pressure flow to the clutch cylinders concerned, prior to the subsequent fluid pressure rise effected therein; thereafter, upon completion of the fill, the parts modulate pressure rise of the hydraulic clutch fluid from and at approximately actual clutch fill pressure up to, and remaining at, the final pressure of engagement.

Abstract: A special closure for article collecting receptacles is provided having a guide for receiving articles of predetermined contour in close proximity to a coin storage chamber, and a movable linkage extending into a characterizing portion of the guide and to the base of the coin storage chamber to cause ejection of a coin with each passage of an article of predetermined shape through the guide into the receptacle. The special closure is provided with lock structure for securing it to the collecting receptacle and separate lock structure providing access to the coin storage chamber.

Abstract: A counting and grouping apparatus for receiving articles such as fruit, marshalling the articles so as to fill up a number of parallel supply lines for presenting a number of the articles in line abreast in the leading positions in the supply lines, the number in the line abreast being equal to (or a fraction or multiple of) the number of articles to be counted into a group and a moving belt conveyor bearing at intervals along its length lines of fingers in line abreast across the belt, which fingers align with the leading position of the supply lines and shift the line of articles in said leading positions onto the conveyor belt as the fingers pass the exit ends of the supply lines. Gates are described for blocking one or more of the supply lines to control the number.The fingers have an upright operating position for picking off the articles and a non-operating position folded down on to the belt.

Abstract: The sequential formation of load patterns of certain configurations requires the removal from the pattern forming area of odd containers from between the patterns, as the patterns are automatically formed. To accomplish this, a reject conveyor, directed transversely to the direction of movement of the main feed conveyor, is located in the pattern forming area at the interface between the formed pattern and the pattern next to be formed. The containers are conveyed into the pattern forming area by the main conveyor such that the trailing edge of a first set of containers (formed load pattern), the leading edge of a second set of containers (load pattern next to be formed) and a third set of containers, comprising the containers between the load patterns (to be rejected), are situated on the reject conveyor.

Abstract: An improved make-up container construction to allow for more efficient and economical utilization of the most expensive parts of a compact or lipstick case. There are provided a significant quantity of make-up inserts at the point of display. When the desired color is chosen, the inserts may be permanently secured to the lipstick or the case. The compact portion has a recess to engage a extended tapered lug secured to the insert portion. The various portions are made of resilient material to allow a snap-fit to occur. Once the lug is received within the recess, it cannot be removed.Thus, by using the above construction, a much smaller number of other compact members and lipstick members are necessary.

Abstract: A matchbook structure wherein a protective cover is employed which is to protect the sides of the book of matches from being contacted by a spark from the lighting of a single match. The protective cover is connected to the base of the matchbook which is an extension of the back of the matchbook. The striking surface may be on the protective cover, the outer cover or the extension. The protective cover may be made of transparent material, if desired.

Abstract: A container for separate storage includes a receptacle for a liquid product, a retaining sleeve having a detachable capsule integrally molded therewith to be separated by tearing of a rupturable wall portion joining the capsule and sleeve for releasing an additional product in the capsule into the liquid product as the capsule falls into the receptacle, and a stopper including a dispensing spout.The stopper is fixed to the retaining sleeve for conjoint rotation around the receptacle neck, and the capsule and the receptacle neck have interengageable reliefs to hold the capsule against rotation whereby twisting the stopper will rotate the sleeve to tear the rupturable wall portion, releasing the capsule.Mixing of the two products may be assisted by the user shaking the container, and the ensuing mixture may be dispensed through the stopper spout.

Abstract: A combination label, hosiery package and hanger for hosiery comprises an elongated blank of paperboard or the like which is printed on one side with advertising and identification graphics and coated on the opposite side with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The elongated blank is divided by a pair of equally spaced, vertically oriented score lines into three primary panels of substantially equal size and shape to form a centrally located back panel and a pair of outboard side panels. The outboard side panels are further divided into pairs of subpanels by cut lines for accommodating the bulk of the packaged hose. For packaging the hose, the primary panels of the blank are folded along the vertically oriented scope lines into superposed relation about a pair of hosiery wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive coated side of the blank comes into contact with and adheres the hosiery into a matching pair.

Abstract: A shipping harness assembly for use with collapsible containers to permit such containers, when filled with a liquid or dry powdered solid substances, to be "containerized" in cargo boxes for transoceanic movement by boat. The cargo boxes may also be positioned on truck or railway car beds for distribution on land. The shipping harness stabilizes the collapsible container, which is positioned on its side in the cargo box, through the provision of a plurality of straps encircling the collapsible container along its length and a plurality of straps positioned across said encircling straps in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the collapsible container. Each strap is anchored to the floor of the cargo box.

Abstract: A receptacle for selectively alternatively holding a standard recording tape cartridge or cassette which are of different dimensions includes a rectangular tray shaped member having a rectangular base wall and upstanding front, rear and end walls delineating a cavity for nesting the standard cartridge. Opposing medial rectangular recesses are formed in the front and rear walls and each is delineated by bottom and side shoulders and a vertical base and is open at its top, the distance between the wall recess bases is equal to the length of the standard cassette. In one form the receptacle is formed with a peripheral coplanar flange terminating in an upwardly directed lip to form a recess for receiving a pamphlet and in another form a pair of shallow receptacles is provided, each having a peripheral flange, the edges of a corresponding lip thereof being joined by a self hinge.

Abstract: A packaging unit for use in the marketing of compact alarm systems including a flat supporting sheet, a flat panel smaller than the supporting sheet and pivotally coupled to the supporting sheet along one edge, at least one alarm actuating device provided on said panel adjacent an edge opposite to that coupled to the supporting sheet, at least one actuation response device provided on the flat sheet adjacent the alarm actuating device, at least one alarm device provided on the supporting sheet and coupled to the actuation response device such that the alarm device is actuated by the actuation response device and a means for fixing the alarm device and the actuation response device to the supporting sheet and for fixing the actuating device to the front flat panel.

Abstract: An automatic device for sorting flat articles comprises a casing with a vertical sorting drum in the center, said drum being provided with posts arranged around the periphery of said drum which are intermittently turned by a drive. Each post has a manipulator sliding freely over said post and having a catch for fixing said manipulator in the uppermost position.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for sorting objects, e.g. tomatoes, according to both size and color. A preferred embodiment can sort the objects into fourteen size/color categories and yet requires only two photodetectors. The objects travel on a conveyor belt past a sensing station having a light source to illuminate an object and a pair of phototransistors for receiving light reflected from the object in two different color bands, e.g. red and green. The phototransistors produce a pair of output electrical signals. An analog divider forms a ratio of the electrical signals and the peak value is stored and compared with preset limits to produce a color category signal. A size category signal is derived on the basis of the time duration of the signal produced by the summation of the phototransistors' signals.

Abstract: A multiweapon security rack having a plurality of adjustably positioned butt housings each for receiving a butt portion of an individual weapon. A bar enclosure housing is displaced from the butt housings and has a plurality of passages each for receiving a barrel section (which includes a shell tube, if applicable) of an individual one of the weapons. A securing assembly is manually operable for simultaneously blocking all of the passages thereby to capture and lock each of the barrel sections between a respective passage and the securing assembly.

Abstract: An integral two-part, preferably plastic device includes a hanger and a plate-like member. There is a localized area between the two parts so that they may be separated. The hanger supports products before sale, and the plate-like member keeps together a pair of products, after the sale. A pair of socks is exemplary of the products.

Abstract: This invention relates to load-lifting machinery and can find utility when applied to pipe laying cranes made use of in constructing large-diameter pipings. The pipe laying crane of the invention comprises the undercarriage carrying the framework with the engine and transmission, and mounted equipment. The mounted equipment incorporates the loading boom with a pipe hanger, the counterweight and the hoist which is connected to the loading boom and to the pipe hanger through a system of tackles. The undercarriage is made sectionalized i.e., it is composed of the two track bogies arranged on both sides of the framework, one of said bogies carrying the loading boom. The latter bogie is connected to the other bogie with a possibility of setting motion in the direction square with the frame axis for changing the track gauge of the undercarriage. Besides, the output unit of the transmission that imparts torque to the boom-carrying bogie, is made extensible. Such a pipe laying crane, while in working position (i.e.

Abstract: A computer-controlled-manipulator gripper with a set of three-degree-of-freedom force sensors on each finger having strain gauges and 90.degree. shift in orientation of the sensors includes an asymmetric, offset relationship of the location and orientation of analogous sensors on the two fingers in order to obtain different measurements from the two fingers.

Abstract: An automatic device for extracting stacks of finished hollow articles from a stacking station of a heat moulding apparatus. A plurality of vertical rods, rotatable about their longitudinal axes for engagement with stacks of finished articles, are mounted for vertical and horizontal displacement. Control means are provided for controlling engagement and disengagement of the stacks of articles and for controlling vertical and horizontal displacement of the rods in a predetermined sequence.

Abstract: Articles which nest, such as baking pans, are assembled into a stack by a two-stage lift mechanism in which the assembly of a second stack is commenced while a previously assembled first stack is being discharged from the stack forming apparatus, so that the flow of pans into the apparatus need not be interrupted. Articles such as pans are fed in succession into a stacking station at which the articles are aligned with a vertical path and then dropped. A first stage lift receives the articles and is lowered one step upon the receipt of each article until the first stage lift is lowered to a transfer station. At the transfer station, support of the stack of articles is transferred to a second stage lift which is similarly lowered one step upon the addition of each subsequent article to the stack until a preselected number of articles have been accumulated in the stack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pallet loader in which each tier of a stack of flattened corrugated containers is placed on an extended, but horizontally retractable, stripping plate which when retracted drops the tier on a vertically movable elevator bed positioned below the stripping plate. The elevator bed then lowers until the path for horizontal extension of the stripping plate is cleared and the stripping plate then extends to receive the next tier. The apparatus differs from the prior art in that a control provides for an additional upward motion of the elevator for an adjustable time interval, thereby packing or pressing the just-lowered tier against the underside of the extended stripper plate, thereby reducing the "fluff" or looseness in the stacked tier.

Abstract: A winch with a cable suspending a silo unloader in a silo; the winch having a gear mechanism and an input shaft operating a worm; a reversible motor connected with the input shaft; an incremental drive for incrementally turning the input shaft for incrementally paying out the cable including a slow speed motor with a revolving eccentric operating an oscillating drive arm, with a pawl to incrementally rotate a ratchet wheel coupled by a magnetic clutch to a drive plate affixed on the input shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a trailer for carrying military tanks and convertible for carrying general cargo. The carrier is provided with a floor which has the rear portion raised about a front pivot for loading of tanks, which rear floor portion then is lowered about said front pivot to carrying position in order that the carrier might be stable with a tank in place and in order that the carrier and tank together might provide a low profile. A removable floor bolts in place for the carrying of general cargo.

Abstract: A stabilizer assembly for a construction vehicle having at least one stabilizer arm which can be pivoted laterally inwardly of the fixed pivot point of an associated fluid cylinder power unit. Preferably the stabilizer arm has a pair of spaced stabilizer arm members which define a passageway therebetween for passage of a single fluid ram during pivoting of the stabilizer arm.