Abstract: The invention offers a mechanism for assisting with starting and propelling a rolling object (2), pushed or pulled, by a translational action on its manoeuring member (push bar 1). The mechanism is driven by the translational movement of said manoeuring member (1) and turns at least one wheel (4) of said rolling object, via a freewheel system.

Abstract: A stabilizer for a vehicle with suspension springs having a rigid member with a face and back. An upper stop is on the face of the stabilizer near an upper aperture passing through the stabilizer from the face to the back, and a lower stop is on the face of the stabilizer near a lower aperture passing through the stabilizer from the face to the back. An upper L-shaped bolt is fastened in the upper aperture with the shorter leg of the bolt oriented toward the upper stop in order, together with the rigid member, to create a channel within which a first portion of a suspension spring is retained. A lower L-shaped bolt is similarly fastened in the lower aperture with the lower leg of the bolt oriented toward the lower stop to create a channel within which a first portion of the suspension spring is retained.

Abstract: A service pack for a work vehicle provides service systems, which may include an electrical generator, a hydraulic pump and an air compressor. The service pack is driven by an engine separate from that of the vehicle. Integration of the support systems for the vehicle engine and service engine may be provided. The service pack allows the vehicle engine to be shut down when at a service location, with the service pack engine alone providing the necessary electrical, hydraulic and compressed air services for maintenance and other service work.

Abstract: A juvenile vehicle is demonstrated herein which is powered by unwinding a cable from a continuous stepped drum. In the preferred form of the vehicle the cable is unwound and the drum rotates at a faster and faster speed thus causing the vehicle to rapidly accelerate. The preferred method demonstrates the steps of winding the cable on the drum and imparting external power to the cable to thereby cause the drum to rotate.