Abstract: Wheel hub adaptor (11) attachable to vehicle wheel to attach vehicle accessory for rotation with vehicle wheel, has an inner mounting plate (15) with recesses or apertures (17) to match a vehicle wheel stud pattern, a body (19) extending from the plate (15) to an outer mounting plate (27) having a mount to which the vehicle accessory attaches. The mount has apertures (65) which align with studs (75) on a mating mount of the vehicle accessory. The inner mounting plate and the outer mounting plate mount to the vehicle wheel and vehicle accessory respectively, by rotating apertures (17 65) to stop portions (35 71), and is secured by a bolt passing through one of two circular apertures (43 45) or (67 69). Vehicle accessories can be provided like a paddle to self-propel the vehicle in sand, and a wheel to widen the vehicle track.

Abstract: A multi-functional system for the self-recovery of a wheeled vehicle. The system includes: a dished adaptor plate permanently fixed to a driven wheel of a vehicle by capturing beneath the wheel retaining bolts or nuts; a drum plate driven in rotation directly by the adaptor plate or indirectly via a driven plate driven in rotation by the adaptor plate and by a torque-transmitting appliance situated between the driven plate and the drum plate; complementary attachment elements provided on the drum plate and the drum permitting the rapid attachment of the drum to the drum plate; a tow cable fixed to and wound around the drum and led off to a secure anchor point such that subsequent driving of the wheel in the appropriate rotational sense applying tension to the tow cable, thereby assisting in recovery of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel with self-rescue apparatus contains: a connecting disc and a winch device. The connecting disc includes a body, a protruded column, elongated locking orifices, fitting sleeves, through orifice, connection stems, and multiple fixing plates. Each locking orifice locks with each of plural nuts, and each connection stem has a tab and a threaded section for screwing with a screwing orifice on each fixing plate via one of the through orifices, and each fixing plate contacts with the wheel rim, after the threaded section screws with the screwing orifice via the one through orifice. The winch device includes a rolling disc, the accommodating opening, a passing opening, a cable, and a hooking portion. The rolling disc has the accommodating opening, and a profile of the accommodating opening corresponds to the protruded column, the rolling disc has the cable rolled thereon, and the cable has the hooking portion arranged thereon.

Abstract: A wheel winch 22 for a vehicle 10 is provided. The wheel winch 22 of this invention includes a wheel drum surface engaging member 30, having a plurality of spaced aligned apertures 32 formed therein, for coupling to a drive wheel 14 of the vehicle 10. A hollow spool 36 is provided to be coupled to the wheel drum surface engaging member 30. The wheel drum surface engaging member 30 is coupled to the wheel 14 of the vehicle 10 with threaded studs 52 coupled in the apertures 32 and secured thereto by the threaded nuts 54. The spool 36 is also provided with a coupling slot 44 formed therein. Additionally, the wheel winch 22 is provided with a cable 26 having a first slot engaging member 46 at one end thereof for couplingly engaging the cable in the slot 44 of the spool 36 and a second engaging member 48 at another end thereof for coupling the cable around a stationary object 50. This allows the vehicle 10 to be pulled from a mired condition when the vehicle drive wheel 14 is rotated.

Abstract: A tire winch, tire winch kit, and method of pulling an object. The tire winch includes a spool having a substantially cylindrical hub dimensioned to accept and wind a cable thereabout, and a means for attaching the spool to a tire such that the rotation of the tire causes the spool to rotate. The kit includes a winding spool, an unwinding spool and a means for attaching one of the spools to the tire. The method includes the steps of attaching the winch to a drive wheel of a vehicle, winding a flexible member around the hub of the winch, attaching the free end of the member to an object, and driving away from the object to unwind the member from the winch and, thereby, pull the object a distance that is less than the distance traveled by the vehicle.

Abstract: A waste water disposal system includes a carousel that is driven to extend and retract a hose that is connected on one end to a dumping station and at a second end to pipes connecting to the black and gray water tanks of an RV.

Abstract: A simple windlass tool assembly device includes a position limiting plate, two fastening rods and a rope, wherein two through holes of the position limiting plate are disposed on two corresponding positioning portions on a wheel frame of a vehicle; the fastening rod is respectively inserted into the through hole of the position limiting plate with one end locked at the locking end on the positioning portion and the other end limiting the stop end of the position limiting plate; one end of the rope is fastened onto the two fastening rods and the other end is fastened to a proper fixed object in a nearby area. By virtue of this application, the driving rotation of the wheel tires wind the rope on the two fastening rods to enable the wheel tires to fast move away from the hole so as to achieve the objective of trap-escape and self-rescue.

Abstract: A tire winch, tire winch kit, and method of pulling an object. The tire winch includes a spool having a substantially cylindrical hub dimensioned to accept and wind a cable thereabout, and a means for attaching the spool to a tire such that the rotation of the tire causes the spool to rotate. The kit includes a winding spool, an unwinding spool and a means for attaching one of the spools to the tire. The method includes the steps of attaching the winch to a drive wheel of a vehicle, winding a flexible member around the hub of the winch, attaching the free end of the member to an object, and driving away from the object to unwind the member from the winch and, thereby, pull the object a distance that is less than the distance traveled by the vehicle.

Abstract: A simple windlass tool assembly device includes a position limiting plate, two fastening rods and a rope, wherein two through holes of the position limiting plate are disposed on two corresponding positioning portions on a wheel frame of a vehicle; the fastening rod is respectively inserted into the through hole of the position limiting plate with one end locked at the locking end on the positioning portion and the other end limiting the stop end of the position limiting plate; one end of the rope is fastened onto the two fastening rods and the other end is fastened to a proper fixed object in a nearby area. By virtue of this application, the driving rotation of the wheel tires wind the rope on the two fastening rods to enable the wheel tires to fast move away from the hole so as to achieve the objective of trap-escape and self-rescue.

Abstract: A process for winching comprising attaching a first line to a jack, connecting a second line to the object to be winched, connecting a third line to the running gear of the jack, immobilizing the jack, connecting the third line to the second line and cranking the jack to move the object, and connecting the first line to the second line to hold the object in its new position. Apparatus for holding an object being winched in a new position including a winch tensioner bracket connected to a grab hook by a chain.

Abstract: A covering equipment for use on sports arenas for protection against precipitation is shown. The equipment comprises a driving motor (6, 9) and a longitudinal drum (14) for coiling and uncoiling a covering sheet, such as a tarpaulin or plastic coversheet. The casing (6) for the driving motor is arranged so as to rotate independently relative to the elongate drum (14), the motor drive shaft (9) is rigidly connected to the drum (14) for rotation therewith, and the motor casing (6) is fixedly connected to a reaction arm (2) which makes contact with the gound, so that during motor operation the casing (6) of the driving motor remains stationary with respect to rotation while the drum (14) is driven round.

Abstract: A universal wheel operated winch includes a drum with a cylindrical outer surface for receiving a cable wound thereupon, and at least three rigid arms, each adjustably associated with the drum. Each arm terminates in an end portion configured to engage an edge of an aperture in a wheel hub. The adjustability of the arms allows adjustment of a radial distance from the central axis of the drum to the end portion, thereby accommodating wheel hub apertures with differing radial spacing. The winch preferably also offers adjustability as to the angular spacing of the arms about the axis.

Abstract: A portable deployment and retrieval hose reel for deploying and retrieving a continuous hose is disclosed. The hose reel includes an independently rotatable drum member disposed between two flange members, which are preferably in the form of wheels. The wheels are similar to conestoga type wagon wheels. The wheels and drum member define a conduit storage area. Preferably, the spokes of the wheels are canted at least slightly outward from their attachment at one end to a central wheel hub and at their opposite end to the outer peripheral rim of the wheel. The use of the conestoga type wheels allows the hose reel to be transported over non-developed topography and rough surfaces, often unaccessible by land vehicles. The outer peripheral surface of the wheels can be provided with an anti-abrasive surface, such as a rubber coating or urethane.

Abstract: A portable deployment and retrieval hose reel for deploying and retrieving a continuous hose is disclosed. The hose reel includes an independently rotatable drum member disposed between two flange members, which are preferably in the form of wheels. The wheels are similar to conestoga type wagon wheels. The wheels and drum member define a conduit storage area. Preferably, the spokes of the wheels are canted at least slightly outward from their attachment at one end to a central wheel hub and at their opposite end to the outer peripheral rim of the wheel. The use of the conestoga type wheels allows the hose reel to be transported over non-developed topography and rough surfaces, often unaccessible by land vehicles. The outer peripheral surface of the wheels can be provided with an anti-abrasive surface, such as a rubber coating or urethane.

Abstract: A wheel for a vehicle is adapted for use as a winch. The wheel has an axis of rotation, an end face and a contoured surface visible when a tire is mounted on the wheel. A plurality of spaced brackets are fastened to the surface of the wheel and lie parallel to the axis of rotation. A plurality of fingers, with each finger slidably movable in an associated bracket of the plurality of brackets, are deployable from a retracted position at which the fingers lie parallel to the axis of rotation and do not protrude beyond the end face of the wheel, and an extended position at which the fingers extend beyond the end face. When extended, the fingers can engage a rope attached to a stationary object, and when the wheel is rotated, the vehicle can be drawn toward the stationary object thereby rescuing the vehicle from tractionless environments.

Abstract: A winch attachment for vehicles for aiding in freeing a vehicle that is stuck. The device includes eight tow forks adapted for coupling with a pair of opposed tires of a vehicle, four of the tow forks for each tire. Each of the tow forks have a generally L-shaped configuration. Inner ends of the tow forks have socket adapters disposed thereon for engaging lug nuts of the tires. Outer ends of the tow forks have an elongated slot formed therethrough. The elongated slots of each of the four tow forks are in alignment with one another for receiving a bolt therethrough. The bolt is engaged by a wingnut. A pair of long straps are securable to one of the tow forks of the opposed tires of the vehicle. Outer ends of the long straps have an aperture therethrough. A pair of anchor bars are received through the apertures of the long straps for securement within a recipient surface.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for pulling a vehicle free from mud, etc. using a vehicle drive wheel as a windless or winch and employing an elongated flexible strap, a gripper plate mounted on a leading end of the strap and an anchor plate mounted on a trailing end of the strap. The gripper plate is inserted between the tire and its support surface with upstanding teeth of the gripper plate engaging the tire. The drive wheel is then rotated with the vehicle engine to draw the gripper plate around the tire and wrap the trailing strap around the tire. The gripper plate is then secured to the overlapping strap, the anchor plate is anchored at a remote point aligned with the drive wheel and the vehicle is driven towards the anchor point using the strap to pull the vehicle free.