Abstract: Device that uses the force of one or several persons to help a stuck vehicle get free. It comprises a set of chains of blocks (2) to put in front of the wheels and that are connected by straps (3.6) to a system that will pull them under the wheels while pushing the car by reaction. The forces come from a lever system consisting of a main bar with a triangular part fixed underneath and near its front end. When the operator lifts the bar, the displacement of the extremities of the triangular part away from the wheels creates a pull on the straps while the front end of the bar pushes the car. The blocks become the fulcrum of this lever system. Alternately, a winch fixed on the car bumper pulls on the straps via deviation rollers or rings, transmitting the reaction pushing forces to the car rear part.

Abstract: The universal cable puller is a flexible elongate member having a handgrip on one end and an adapter fitting on the other end. The adapter fitting is preferably threaded and accepts a correspondingly threaded adapter. A kit of adapters may be provided. Each adapter has a different head that accepts a corresponding cable connector.

Abstract: The present invention is an Adaptable Beam Lifter Element (ABLE) system for use in lifting and moving an assortment of military vehicles and containers in transit and storage. An ABLE device is generally a structure having a low-profile frame that contains hydraulic lift, maneuvering, and drive features that may readily be placed beneath or around vehicles or containers for desired movement in a confined space. By using ABLE devices, transported vehicles placed on ships or in other confined locations can be stowed very close together, while allowing vehicles to be retrieved easily and efficiently, without dedicating a vast amount of space for maneuvering. In some embodiments, multiple ABLEs may be ganged and slaved logically together to form a system to cooperatively lift and transport a variety of vehicles and containers including many types of military equipment.

Abstract: A hydraulic jack system used for rerailing rail vehicles and for also lifting and lowering heavy loads comprises a base pivotable with respect to the horizontal, giving the hydraulic jack vertical and lateral lift motion. This is particularly advantageous when rerailing rail vehicles as both of these motions are necessary. The hydraulic jack of this invention also has the advantage of being small, portable and easy to assemble.

Abstract: A knock-down lever assembly which enables the driver of a disabled automotive vehicle to move it manually for relatively short distances without assistance from others. The device permits the vehicle to be moved manually away from a lost traction area such as a pavement covered with snow, ice, mud, oil or other slippery substances, or from a traffic lane to the shoulder of the road.

Abstract: Telescopically slidable tubular members incorporate a hydraulic jack for causing successive minute amounts of relative longitudinal extension thereof. The jack includes a hydraulic piston and cylinder mounted to the rear end of the forward tubular member. This assembly engages a pin inserted in a selected one of a plurality of longitudinally spaced holes in the forward end of the rear tubular member to thereby provide an initial overall length adjustment. A pump is removably mounted to the rear tubular member and is connected to the piston and cylinder assembly via hoses. The telescoping members are positioned diagonally so that a spade at the forward end of the forward tubular member engages an upper portion of a generally vertically oriented stud wall and so that a toothed base member pivotally connected to the rear end of the rear tubular member engages the floor.

Abstract: A device for use in pushing a vehicle mounted on wheels in a forwardly direction is disclosed. The device includes a studded driving roller which is adapted to be placed behind and in contact with a wheel on the vehicle to be pushed. A pair of supporting rollers are rotably mounted on the driving roller for supporting the device on the surface on which the vehicle is resting. The supporting rollers are coupled to the driving roller by a first pair of spiral clutches. A yoke is also rotably mounted on the driving roller and is coupled to the driving roller by a second pair of spiral clutches. In use, the yoke is pushed up and down in a pumping action. During each downward stroke of the yoke, the support rollers will turn in a counter-clockwise forwardly moving direction while the driving roller will move in a clockwise direction. The clockwise rotation of the driving roller will produce a counter-clockwise rotation of the wheel causing the vehicle to move in a forwardly direction.

Abstract: A manual automobile pusher comprising a spur gear, a large metal gear that is welded to a metal lead screw which is mounted in an open equal sides metal channel, a long equal "leg" angle metal element connected to a large rectangular metal nut which is driven by the metal lead screw, a metal guide with an equal "leg" angle slot mounted on the open equal sides metal channel through which the equal "leg" angle metal element slides, a metal base connected as by a hexagonal head cap screw to the equal "leg" angle member, a metal crank with a non metalic hand handle connected to the spur gear, a bumper attachment connected by a pivot pin to a metal connecting linkage which is attached to the open equal sides metal channel and a belt to secure the manual pusher in a convenient position when it is not in use.

Abstract: A manual automobile pusher comprises a long handle ratchet mechanism mounted on one end of a curved hollow rectangular shaped sleeve, a padded cradle connected to the opposite end of the rectangular shaped sleeve, a curved rack post along which the ratchet mechanism and hollow rectangular shaped sleeve moves, a broad base which is connected to the curved rack post by a pivot pin, and an extensible cross member that is firmly connected to the broad base and the hollow rectangular shaped sleeve. The manual car pusher is capable of developing sufficient horizontal and vertical forces to slowly push an automobile out of a rut in ice, snow or mud, thereby eliminating the waste of gasoline and automobile transmission wear that occurs when a lone driver attempts to free an immobile vehicle by driving it out of a rut.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving railroad cars, barges or the like along tracks includes three double-acting hydraulic cylinder mechanisms operatively supported from trackside overhead framework structure. A first, push-pull hydraulic mechanism is extensible and retractable within a plane parallel to the railroad tracks and the same is disposed toward one side of the tracks. A second, clamping hydraulic mechanism is supported upon the free end of the push-pull mechanism. As a result of the disposition of the first mechanism toward one side of the tracks, the clamping mechanism is able to positively clamp the upper side wall portion and said rail portion of the railroad car. Movement of the car in either a forward or backward mode is attained under the influence of the first mechanism. Alternatively, the push-pull mechanism can retard movement of the car and safely retains the car in a predetermined position when the mechanism is not actuated.