Abstract: A crane for lifting and transporting loads includes a handling element, for supporting and handling the loads, and a chassis for transferring the loads of the crane onto a support surface by a contact arranged in contact with the surface, such as wheels. A drive transmission, such as a drive wheel, moves the crane on the support surface. The drive transmission is capable of translating relative to the chassis to adjust the force exerted by the drive transmission upon the support surface. The crane includes a sensor for detecting the force exerted by the drive transmission upon the support surface; and a control unit configured for adjusting the position of the drive transmission relative to the chassis, based on the detection of the sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support assembly for supporting a vehicle including an articulated interconnecting assembly pivotable connectable to a lower part of the working machine; a telescopic arrangement connected to said articulated interconnecting assembly and including a guiding frame and a telescopic extension member displaceable arranged relative the guiding frame; a foot connected to said telescopic extension member; an articulated linkage arrangement having a linkage arm connectable at one end to a linear actuator for effecting a movement of said articulated interconnecting arrangement and at a second end pivotable connected to one end of a connecting rod, said connecting rod being pivotable connected to the telescopic extension member at a second end, wherein said telescopic extension member includes a channel for accommodating a portion of the connecting rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for a motor vehicle having a protective element which can be pivoted from a closed position into an open position, with an environment detection unit which can be moved into an active position for image detection by an extension movement and into a resting position by a retraction movement, in which the environment detection unit is arranged to be externally inaccessible behind the protective element located in the closed position, and having a drive unit acting on the environment detection unit for moving the environment detection unit, the environment detection unit having an end face facing the protective element and two has adjoining side surfaces and wherein a pressing element for pressing on the protective element during the extension of the environment detection unit and a separate closing element for closing the protective element during retraction of the environment detection unit are formed on at least one of the side surfaces.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, a rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, a pair of front downriggers coupled to the front end of the chassis forward of the front axle, a pair of rear downriggers coupled to the rear end of the chassis rearward of the rear axle, and an outrigger assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The pair of front downriggers is selectively extendable to engage a ground surface. The pair of rear downriggers is selectively extendable to engage the ground surface. The outrigger assembly includes a pair of outriggers that are selectively extendable laterally outward at an angle relative to a horizontal.

Abstract: A spatially positioned assembly comprising, in preferred embodiments, first and second boom sections concatenated in articulated fashion to a turret at a proximal end thereof, and rotatably connected with a fluid connection adapter at a distal end thereof. The fluid connection adapter is preferably configured for connection to a mating fluid connection housing assembly provided on a wellhead. Independent control of rotation at each of multiple axes on the spatially positioned assembly allows an operator to establish corresponding desired spatial positions for the spatially positioned assembly.

Abstract: The invention provides a compact pipe handling trailer for a drilling or service rig. The pipe handling trailer includes a deck having a raised frame and an extended horizontal frame. A trough is pivotally housed within the extended horizontal frame, the trough having a first end and a second end. A first piston/cylinder assembly is operably coupled to the first end of the trough; a second piston/cylinder assembly is operably coupled proximal to the second end of the trough. An operating means for the pipe handling trailer is provided within the raised frame of the deck. The pipe handling trailer is transportable and is attached to a trailer on a common axle. A number of retractable downriggers are provided on the deck to position the pipe handling trailer firmly to the ground.

Abstract: An outrigger system includes an outrigger frame, a pair of hydraulic cylinders coupled to the outrigger frame, a pair of rear outriggers coupled to the outrigger frame and coupled to respective hydraulic cylinders, and a pair of multi-arm assemblies coupled to respective rear outriggers and respective hydraulic cylinders and arranged to permit the pair of rear outriggers to rotate, with respect to the outrigger frame, among a first stowed position, a first fully deployed position, and a first site transportation position via extension and retraction of the pair of hydraulic cylinders.

Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a front cabin coupled to a front end of the chassis forward of the body assembly, a front axle coupled to the chassis, at least one rear axle coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the at least one rear axle, and a stability system. The stability system includes a pair of front downriggers coupled to the front end of the chassis, a pair of rear downriggers coupled to the rear end of the chassis rearward of the at least one rear axle, and an outrigger assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the at least one rear axle. The outrigger assembly includes a pair of outriggers that are selectively extendable laterally from the body assembly at an angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile machine, in particular a crawler crane, comprising: an undercarriage with a tracklaying gear, and an uppercarriage which is rotatably mounted with respect to the undercarriage, wherein the tracklaying gear includes two crawler supports aligned parallel to each other, along whose longitudinal direction a crawler chain each is movably arranged, wherein one cantilever arm each is provided on the inner sides of the crawler supports facing each other, and at the distal end of the respective cantilever arm a support cylinder is arranged.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle-mounted concrete pump comprising a vehicle and a concrete distributor boom which can be transported thereon and which is mounted on a boom pedestal in such a way as to be able to rotate about a vertical axis and in such a way as to be able to pivot about a horizontal axis, wherein the boom pedestal is held on profile supports of an installation frame on the vehicle via connecting means. According to the disclosure, it is proposed that a screw attachment bar is arranged as connecting means between the boom pedestal and each profile support, wherein the screw attachment bar has, distributed over its length, a plurality of assembly recesses and screw channels opening into the latter for screw connections to the profile support.

Abstract: A compact rough terrain crane in which an exhaust emission control device and an elevating step are laid out in a compact manner without impairing excellent small-radius turning performance is provided. The crane includes a lower carrier that has a front axle and a rear axle. The crane includes an exhaust emission control device that has a DOC which is connected to an exhaust pipe extending from a diesel engine and is supplied with exhaust, a DRT disposed downstream of the DOC, and an SCR disposed downstream of the DRT. The crane includes an elevating step. The DOC, the DRT, and the SCR are disposed in parallel on a virtual horizontal plane that is separated from an upper surface of the lower carrier by a predetermined distance. The step is disposed in a gap that is formed between the upper surface of the lower carrier and the exhaust emission control device.

Abstract: A system includes a load moving machine, including a frame and a movable assembly coupled to the frame. The movable assembly includes a lift portion, a rotational portion, a first translational portion, and a second translational portion.

Abstract: A land vehicle is provided comprising a chassis and a plurality of corner post units mounted on the chassis, each corner post unit includes a support member that is mounted on the chassis, an intrinsically rigid support arm that is hinged to the support member so as to be able to pivot about a substantially horizontal axis, and a pivoting drive for the support arm. According to the invention, each of the corner post units comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder-piston unit, one end of which is hinged to the support member and the other end of which is hinged to the support arm, and a hydraulic unit that acts directly on the cylinder-piston unit and is arranged on the support member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mobile crane with a vehicle framework and at least one support device positioned on the vehicle framework, whereby the at least one support device comprises a sliding beam box and at least one sliding beam supported therein in a telescopable manner, whereby the sliding beam box consists of a fixed partial sliding beam box and of a detachable partial sliding beam box, and whereby the fixed partial sliding beam box is firmly fixed to the mobile crane, particularly on the vehicle framework, and the detachable partial sliding beam box is detachably connected or connectable with the fixed partial sliding beam box.

Abstract: A forklift arrangement is described which comprises a mast (12), a carriage (18) movable along the mast (12), a first link (36) interconnecting the carriage (18) and a fork support member (24), a second link (38) interconnecting the carriage (18) and the fork support member (24) and extending substantially parallel to the first link (36) throughout the range of movement of the fork support member (24) relative to the mast (12), and a third, stabilizing link (44) interconnecting the first link (36) and a point fixed relative to the mast (12).

Abstract: A coupling system for coupling a tool to be carried over the earth to a mobile tool carrier. The system includes an attachment base for attaching the coupling system to the mobile tool carrier and a center pivot assembly with a pivot that allows a tool support arm to swing to either side of the tool carrier where it extends to the side to allow the tool to be used to the side while the machine moves forward. The support arm includes a vertical hinge that divides the arm into two parts, allowing the arm to fold so the tool can be either in front of the machine or beside the machine. The tool may be connected to the support arm with a quick-coupler having hooks or with a permanent attachment.

Abstract: A deployable and concealable camera apparatus is provided. The present invention includes a housing a motor, an actuator and a camera. The housing is disposed beneath an automobile fixture, such as a dashboard or vehicle instrument panel. The actuator is driven by the motor. The motor and the actuator move the camera to a deployed state and a retracted state when activated. The deployed state includes the camera extending through an aperture formed in the automobile fixture and extending substantially beyond the automobile fixture. The retracted state includes the camera disposed substantially beneath the automobile fixture.

Abstract: The invention provides a compact pipe handling trailer for a drilling or service rig. The pipe handling trailer includes a deck having a raised frame and an extended horizontal frame. A trough is pivotally housed within the extended horizontal frame, the trough having a first end and a second end. A first piston/cylinder assembly is operably coupled to the first end of the trough; a second piston/cylinder assembly is operably coupled proximal to the second end of the trough. An operating means for the pipe handling trailer is provided within the raised frame of the deck. The pipe handling trailer is transportable and is attached to a trailer on a common axle. A number of retractable downriggers are provided on the deck to position the pipe handling trailer firmly to the ground.

Abstract: A boom truck with splayed forward stabilizers which permits loads to be lifted over the front of the vehicle without a central front jack and further having a pair of rear stabilizers which are separated from the splayed forward stabilizers along a substantial length of and near the rear end of the vehicle frame. The boom truck being made in a process where the attachment of the rear stabilizers is done in a separate and distinct process from the attachment of the splayed forward stabilizers.

Abstract: A system to stabilize a construction vehicle having a frame and a pair of stabilizing legs with ground-engaging shoes at the ends of the legs. The stabilizing legs pivotally connect to the frame on substantially opposing sides, so that the stabilizing legs pivot upwards to a stowed position and pivot downwards to a stabilizing position where the shoe engages the ground. Further, the stabilizing legs telescope between a retracted position and an extended position. The retracted position locates the shoe closer to the vehicle and the extended position locates the shoe further from the vehicle. A pair of hydraulic cylinders connect to the respective stabilizing legs to power the telescopic movement of the stabilizing legs between the retracted position and extended position.

Abstract: A stabilization apparatus (1) for lifts, handlers and air platforms, comprising: a main body (2), suitable for being mounted onto a vehicle and provided with at least two side branches (21), relative to which respective first arms (11) are rotoidally coupled; and second arms (12), each of which being rotoidally coupled to a respective first arm (11), thereby defining, together with the branches (21), corresponding articulated stabilizers (10). The stabilizers (10) are movable between a retracted position in which they are folded onto themselves, and an extended position in which they are unfolded, thus defining a configuration of stabilization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulically telescopic support device for a vehicle, in particular for a mobile loading crane, comprising a hydraulically movable piston-cylinder unit for extending and retracting the support device and a hydraulic system comprising a first hydraulic circuit for moving the piston-cylinder unit and a hydraulic force measuring device for determining a supporting force which acts on the support device, wherein the hydraulic force measuring device has a dedicated second hydraulic circuit that is independent from the first hydraulic circuit of the hydraulic system, at least during the determination of the supporting force.

Abstract: A mobile working machine, especially a mobile crane, having an undercarriage (1) and a support device with support cylinders (2) to create the support base required for operation, a top carriage (3) mounted pivotably on the undercarriage (1), as well as an apparatus compatible with the type of the working machine, in particular outriggers (4) and a counterweight arrangement (5). One or more additional hydraulic supports (6) are arranged on the undercarriage (1) underneath or in the proximity of the pivot bearing of the top carriage (3), as well as a control unit (7, 8, 9), which monitors the loads of the support device (2) and controls and monitors the additional supports (6).

Abstract: A mobile crane includes an undercarriage with a middle section and two parallel crawler carriages; a superstructure on which a boom is mounted, the superstructure being connected to the undercarriage by a rotary joint; two longitudinal outriggers connected to the undercarriage and extending in the longitudinal direction between the crawler carriages; and two transverse outriggers connected to the undercarriage and extending outside the crawler carriages. One of the longitudinal outriggers has an end with a transverse beam supported by spaced apart outrigger cylinders which provide an extended tipping edge to further stabilize the crane.

Abstract: A mobile crane includes an undercarriage with a middle section and two parallel crawler carriages; a superstructure on which a boom is mounted, the superstructure being connected to the undercarriage by a rotary joint; two longitudinal outriggers connected to the undercarriage and extending in the longitudinal direction between the crawler carriages; and two transverse outriggers connected to the undercarriage and extending outside the crawler carriages. One of the longitudinal outriggers has an end with a transverse beam supported by spaced apart outrigger cylinders which provide an extended tipping edge to further stabilize the crane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety device against crane overturning which operates in a crawler crane comprising at least four outriggers in a frame, the safety device comprising a load detector 2 that detects a ground reaction to each of the outriggers, and an alarm output section 4 which calculates sums of detected values for ground reactions to every two adjacent outriggers to find a minimum value of the sums. The alarm output section then compares the minimum value obtained with a preset preliminary reference value and a preset limit reference value and outputs a preliminary alarm signal when the minimum value is smaller than the preliminary reference value or outputs a limit alarm signal when the minimum value is smaller than the limit reference value. This prevents safety from being degraded as a result of a change in the working radius of the crane. Further, calculation processes are simplified.

Abstract: A crane support consisting of a steel square tubing pedestal having an apertured mounting plate fixedly attached to its upper end, and having an enlarged base fixedly attached to its lower end; an axle, the pedestal being mounting rotatably upon the axle; an auxiliary implement mounting frame fixedly attached to a rearward end of the axle, such mounting plate being adapted for attachment to skid steer loader lift arms and bucket dumping rams; a pair of telescoping outriggers fixedly attached to and extending laterally from the pedestal, each outrigger arm having downwardly extendable and upwardly retractable foot fixedly attached to its distal end; a plurality of hydraulic cylinders operatively connected to the telescoping outriggers and to the feet for alternating lateral and vertical extensions and retractions; and a hydraulic cylinder connected operatively to the pedestal for alternately locking the pedestal against rotation with respect to the mounting frame and permitting such rotation.

Abstract: A mobile concrete pump including a chassis (10), a rotating gear (14) for a distributing boom which is mounted onto said chassis, a pump assembly and a supporting construction (20). The supporting construction comprises two arc-shaped telescopic guides (32) for arc-shaped support arms (22) that can be retracted into the chassis and extended obliquely outwards in front. The telescopic guides (32) cross each other on different horizontal planes. Their geometric centers of curvature (36) are mirror-symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal axis (38) of the chassis and lie at a lateral distance from the edges of the longitudinal sides outside said chassis (10), behind an imaginary connecting line drawn between the rear ends (42) of the telescopic guides (32). The inventive supporting construction (20) permits large construction stances to be achieved with simple means, said stances also being suitable for distributing booms in the 50 m class.

Abstract: A work vehicle is provided with an articulated frame having a first frame segment and a second frame segment that are pivotally coupled to one another by a vertical pivot. An actuator is coupled to the frame segments for articulating the segments relative to one another to steer the vehicle. Each frame segment is provided with ground engaging wheels which support the respective frame segments. A work implement in the form of a backhoe is mounted to the second frame segment. A stabilizer having two stabilizer arms is mounted to the first frame segment. The stabilizer arms have a work position and a transport position. In its work position the stabilizer arms are lowered and the ground engaging wheels of the second frame segment are lifted off the ground. The actuator for steering the vehicle can then be used to pivot the backhoe about a vertical axis defined by the vertical pivot.

Abstract: An outrigger assembly useful for supporting and stabilizing a mobile work machine, such as a vehicle-mounted telescopic belt conveyor, while the work machine is operating. The outrigger assembly includes a stationary support housing mounted to the vehicle body and a telescoping inner housing that is movable into and out of the support housing. A leg assembly, in turn, telescopes into and out of the inner housing and includes a leg member that is pivotally mounted to a mounting beam of the leg assembly. The leg member includes a support pad that contacts the ground when the leg member is in its ground-engaging position and covers the opening to the inner housing when the leg assembly is in its fully retracted position.

Abstract: Automatic and simultaneous retraction of a pair of stabilizer legs for a backhoe loader machine 10 is beneficial for the operator when operation of the backhoe loader is complete. Instead of retracting the stabilizer legs by manually holding a pair of control switches continuously in a control position, the operator may simply push an auto-up switch with a single, “one-touch” contact. Once the auto-up switch has been activated by the “one-touch” contact, a timer relay is enabled. The timer relay acts independently of the auto-up switch to control the simultaneously retraction of the stabilizer legs without any further contact to the auto-up switch. When the timer relay is enabled, it sends a signal to activate the control switches for a preselected time. The activation of the control switches actuates a pair of solenoid valves which control the movement of the stabilizer legs from any one of a plurality of extended positions to a fully retracted position within the preselected time.

Abstract: Pad assemblies configured to be used in conjunction with stabilizer pads mounted onto stabilizer arms used to stabilize earth moving and other construction equipment. The pad assemblies are formed from a resilient laminate mounted onto a bracket which in turn is mounted onto the stabilizer pad. In one embodiment, the bracket includes side flaps for capturing the laminate therebetween. Preferably, the bracket is formed of a single piece of metal. A bolt, pin, rivet or the like is used to secure the laminate to the side flaps. Methods of forming the pad assemblies are also disclosed. In particular, a reverse camber is provided to the top surface of the bracket so that when the side flaps are bent downwardly, the top surface does not bow upwardly. Reinforcing ribs are also provided for the same purpose. Bowing is also minimized by facilitating the bending operation by cutting out material along the fold lines, to decrease the resistance to bending of the material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to rotational stabilizer pads for stabilizer arms of vehicles. The stabilizer pads include first and second ground contact faces for contacting respectively a smooth ground surface and a rough or gravel ground surface. In embodiments of the present invention, the stabilizer pads include a reversible resilient pad coupled to a first flange and a second flange. The first and second flanges may include grouser points for engaging the rough ground surface. In embodiments of the present invention. The stabilizer pads are rotated about 135 degrees to change the ground contact face of the stabilizer pad from one of the first and second ground contact faces to the other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to rotational stabilizer pads for stabilizer arms of vehicles. The stabilizer pads include first and second ground contact faces for contacting respectively a smooth ground surface and a rough or gravel ground surface. In embodiments of the present invention, the stabilizer pads include a reversible resilient pad coupled to a first flange and a second flange. The first and second flanges may include grouser points for engaging the rough ground surface. In embodiments of the present invention, the stabilizer pads are rotated about 135 degrees to change the ground contact face of the stabilizer pad from one of the first and second ground contact faces to the other.

Abstract: A mobile machine having a machine frame with a first side and a second side. A stabilizer leg is located at each of the first and second sides of the machine frame, and is movable between a first ground-engaging position and a second ground-engaging position. The stabilizer leg includes a first linkage, a second linkage, a third linkage, and a fourth linkage. A first end portion of the first linkage is pivotally connected to the machine frame, and a second end portion of the first linkage is pivotally connected to one end portion of the second linkage. A first end portion of the third linkage is connected to the machine frame via the fourth linkage, and a second end portion of the third linkage is connected to the one end portion of the second linkage. A recessed area of the third linkage is adapted to receive the first linkage when the stabilizer leg is in the first ground engaging position.

Abstract: A system for supporting a vehicle frame, preferably of a forklift, on a base surface includes a pair of linkages attached to the frame. Each linkage includes a base link having a first end attached to the frame and a second end. A contact link is rotatably attached to the base link second end and has a contact surface engageable with the base surface. A drive link has a first end connected with the frame and a second end connected with the contact link. The drive link is configured to move the contact link in a first direction, such that the contact surface moves into engagement with the base surface, and alternatively in a second direction such that the contact surface moves generally away from the base surface. The drive link has a first portion connected with the frame and including the drive link first end and a second portion connected with the contact link and including the drive link second end.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for limiting rotation of a stabilizer flip pad assembly in a support assembly for a work vehicle to prevent undesired flipping of the stabilizer flip pad assembly, where the support assembly includes a support leg assembly and the stabilizer flip pad assembly, and the stabilizer flip pad assembly is rotatably attached to the support leg assembly. The apparatus includes a locking pin assembly and a restraint arm supported by the support leg assembly, where the restraint arm is rotatable at a rotation axis proximate a first end of the restraint arm. The restraint arm includes a slot configured to receive a locking pin of the locking pin assembly, and a restraint protrusion proximate a second end of the restraint arm and extending perpendicular to a plane of rotation of the restraint arm.

Abstract: In connection with a pair of pivotally connected articulating booms there is a pair of double-acting hydraulic cylinders which control the vertical pulling of well pipe, such that a boom assembly in conjuction with an improved winch assembly willgenerate at least a 1500 pound perpendicular pulling force to a vertical height of at least 23.5 feet. This is done with a mini hoist, releasably mounted upon a hydraulically self-propelled 4.times.4 vehicle. The entire weight of the mini hoist is less than 1500 pounds and in the collapsed stage can fit within a box truck or on a pickup truck.

Abstract: A placement and orienting apparatus for a pump and water passing pipe assembly includes a wheeled trailer supporting the pump and water passing pipe assembly; an upper frame structure; a lower frame structure; a turntable bearing assembly positioned between and interconnecting the upper and lower frame assemblies and permitting rotation of the upper frame structure relative to the lower frame structure; a motor drivably connected to one of the upper frame structure, the lower frame structure and the turntable bearing assembly to rotate the upper frame structure and the trailer relative to the lower frame structure and the ground; and at least one upright hydraulic cylinder having a cylinder lower end connected to the upper frame structure and having a cylinder upper end connected to the trailer to drive the upper and lower frame assemblies downwardly together from the trailer so that the lower frame structure makes contact with the ground and elevates the trailer from the ground.

Abstract: A rear hydraulic outrigger assembly for a rotator or similar mobile wrecker wherein the rear outriggers are constructed and arranged to diverge rearwardly from the outrigger and are capable of outward lateral extension for increased stability. The rear outrigger includes a vertically extending portion and horizontally extending position which can be telescopically extended away from the rotator thereby increasing stability during loaded operation. This allows a large vehicle which requires rear stabilization room in the center part thereof for an underlift or similar structure while maintaining down and out stabilization advantages.

Abstract: A dual mode stabilizer [10] for primary use in conjunction with a backhoe loader, such as a rubber-tired backhoe loader or in conjunction with a backhoe attachment for a skid steer loader. The dual mode stabilizer [10] includes a pair of base members [20] rigidly fixed on opposite sides of the tractor [15] proximate the backhoe attachment. A stabilizer arm assembly [30] engages the base member [20]. The stabilizer arm assembly [30] is piston [60] actuated and includes an outrigger arm member [65], a sliding arm member [70] pivotally connected to the outrigger arm member [65] so as to limit movement of the outrigger arm member [65] with respect to the sliding arm member [70] to rotational movement about a first pivot point [75], a first locking mechanism for preventing rotational movement of the outrigger arm member [65]. Movement of the sliding arm member [70] within the base member [20] is limited to axial movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile machine (16, 20, 22) with a multi-axle chassis (14). To provide support to the ground, there is at least one support strut (30, 32) which can be supported on the ground at its free end on a vertically extendible foot (54) and can pivot about a pivoting axis (26, 28) on the chassis (14) parallel to the vertical axis of the vehicle from an inoperative position against a longitudinal side of the chassis into a laterally pivoted supporting position. In order to be able to transmit both vertical and horizontal forces and movements to the ground via the struts (30, 32) largely without plat and slip, each strut (30, 32) has a locking mechanism which secures it in its outwardly pivoted supporting position against rotation about its pivoting axis (26, 28).

Abstract: A mobile crane having frame structure supporting a boom and turret unit between the front and rear wheel axles of the crane is provided with four outrigger arms which are extensible to present an extended perimeter X-shaped pattern. The outrigger arms are each swingably attached to the crane for swinging movement from retracted positions adjacent the turret of the crane, to extended X-pattern defining dispositions where the ground engaging pads of the two forwardmost extended outrigger arms are generally aligned with the axis of the front axle of the crane, and the ground engaging pads of the two rearmost outrigger arms are generally aligned with the axis of the rear axle of the crane. Each of the outrigger arms is constructed such that the outer pad supporting ends move through an essentially upright path of travel as they approach, move toward and then move below ground level at the wheels of a crane.

Abstract: A reversible stabilizer pad for use with stabilizer arms of vehicles. The reversible stabilizer pad has a plate with first and second ground contact faces pivotally coupled to the stabilizer arm such that the plate can rotate about the arm to engage the ground surface with either ground contact face. A spring member is provided such that it provides a spring tension that resists rotation of the pad in at least a first direction to prevent the pad from rotating from one contact face to the other contact face due to the inertia of the pad as the stabilizer arm is moved. The spring member also indexes the rotational position of the pad with respect to the arm so that at least one of the contact faces evenly engages a ground surface as the arm is emplaced. In other embodiments, a resilient latch, coupled to one of the stabilizer pad and the arm, contacts the other of the stabilizer pad and the arm, and provides frictional resistance to rotation.

Abstract: In a vehicle (1) having a swiveling mast (12) which is built on a slewing gear (11) disposed on a frame and has associated therewith a frame support (18) including arcuate guides fixed on the vehicle for beams (19 to 22) to be drawn into the vehicle profile, the guides (31 to 34) and the beams being disposed in a horizontal plane and the guides (31 to 34) extending substantially between the longitudinal sides (35, 36) of the vehicle profile, the invention provides for the guides (31 to 34) to be disposed tangentially to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, each extending inwardly from one of the longitudinal sides (35, 36) of the vehicle profile substantially to the center (5) of the vehicle and from there further to the same longitudinal side (35, 36) of the vehicle profile (FIG. 1).

Abstract: The invention is a small, maneuverable, tracked vehicle capable of being equipped with a tool such as, but not limited to, buckets, diggers, tree spades, trenching devices, and augers. The vehicle is small and light enough to enter and be used in places, such as residential yards, in which traditional vehicles with buckets and digging tools, because of their size and weight, cannot be used or other places where flotation is a concern. The preferred vehicle has four outriggers to stabilize the vehicle during use, the outriggers arranged at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

Abstract: A reversible stabilizer pad for use with earth moving equipment having a plate with first and second ground contact faces pivotally coupled to a stabilizer arm such that the plate can rotate about the arm to engage the ground surface with either ground contact face with the arm having to pass through a channel in the pad in order to change ground contact faces and a friction member fixed to the arm so that when the arm passes through the channel in at least a first direction, the friction member is trapped in the gap between the arm and the pad and provides a frictional resistance to further rotation in the first direction.

Abstract: A vehicle for reaching, lifting, retracting, stacking and carrying loads. The vehicle includes a load carrying portion disposed behind the front axle of the vehicle for receiving and transporting loads, so that the vehicle is able to transport loads without tipping yet without carrying excess ballast. The vehicle includes a reach and retract lifting device for reaching to secure or release loads substantially far from the vehicle and retracting to secure or release loads stacked on the load carrying portion of the vehicle. The reach and retract lifting device is interchangeable depending on the desired lifting operation. To prevent tipping while reaching loads, the vehicle incorporates selectively actuable outriggers. Additionally, the vehicle includes selectively actuable hydraulic cylinders or the like for adjusting the lateral position of a lifted load.

Abstract: The invention is a small, maneuverable, self-propelled tracked vehicle equipped with a boom having a tool attached to an extendable section of the boom. The vehicle is small and light enough to enter and be used in places, such as residential yards, in which traditional vehicles with buckets and digging tools, because of their size and weight, cannot be used. A three-stage gear pump powers the tracks and the boom on the bucket or digger. The vehicle has four outriggers to stabilize the vehicle during use, the outriggers arranged substantially perpendicular to each other and at angles of approximately forty-five degrees from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

Abstract: A supporting device for a rescue vehicle comprises two legs each of which has a footing plate (16) located near a lateral vehicle edge of the vehicle. The legs are capable of being swivelled from a transportation position to a supporting position. In order to create a light-weight supporting device which is nevertheless very effective in both the vertical and horizontal directions of towing, and easily retractable and accessible, the footing plates (16) are connected to the legs (13) so as to be capable of swivelling around a horizontal axis (30) and a vertical axis (31). Both footing plates (16) can be connected to each other to form a supporting shield.