Abstract: A camera dolly has a split chassis having front and rear sections connected by a journal. A hydraulic limiter dampens pivoting movement between the front and rear chassis sections. The limiter may be adjustable to provide variable dampening. Face plates on the front and rear chassis sections bear against each other in sliding engagement. The split chassis dolly or pedestal simulates 3-point suspension when the pedestal is at rest, when there is sufficient time for the front and rear sections to pivot with respect to each other and simulates 4-point suspension when the pedestal rolls on the floor as the intermittent forces acting to rotate the front end rear sections with respect to each other during rolling are resisted by hydraulic dampening.

Abstract: A boat and utility trailer including an elongated, cylindrical wheel rotatably mounted on the trailer axle between the conventional trailer wheels to support the trailer on sand, mud or the like as the trailer is towed over soft terrain by a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment the boat and utility trailer is characterized by a horizontal tongue support provided with an axle support or bracket extending vertically downwardly from each end of the tongue support. An axle extends through the axle supports and a trailer wheel is journalled for rotation on each end of the axle. A tongue extends forwardly from the tongue support and is fitted with a trailer hitch on the extending end for connection to a towing vehicle.

Abstract: A compact utility trailer for pick-up and delivery of relatively small sized lots of material is readily towable behind a variety of commonly driven vehicles such as automobiles, pick-up trucks and the like, and contains a hand operated hydraulic jack-operated forklift that allows a pallet of material to be easily seized and lifted into a transport position within the confines of the trailer. The trailer comprises a front end hydraulic jack-mounting portion, and a rear end pallet-housing portion affixed thereto within which a pallet is to be seized and transported. The front end hydraulic jack-mounting portion has a longitudinal member having a trailer hitch fixture. A floor is affixed to the front end portion, and a hydraulic jack is mounted to the floor. A driven piston of the jack is vertically translatable to engage a fork lift-translating lever unit, which is coupled to a fork lift frame supported in the rear end portion of the trailer.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an articulated vehicle having front and rear frame portions joined at a pair of vertically aligned hinges. Each hinge includes a similar roller bearing assembly attached to the front frame portion and having a rotatable protruding trunnion. The rear frame portion includes recesses for receiving the trunnions and trunnion caps for retaining the trunnions. The trunnion of each bearing assembly includes a shoulder pin with a first bearing cone placed against the shoulder and a second bearing cone spaced apart from the first cone. A spacer ring received on the pin is biased against the second cone by an end cap secured to the end of the pin. A shim pack between the end cap and the end of the pin limits the amount by which the space between the cones may be to limit and control the pre-load of the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A load vehicle has a chassis (7) comprising a front chassis member (48) and a rear chassis member (49). These two chassis members are mutually pivotally interconnected through a hinge (51) forming a substantially vertical pivot axis. A load carrier arrangement is arranged on the rear chassis member (49). The rear chassis member (49) comprises two chassis portions (61, 62,) which are mutually pivotally interconnected through a hinge (63) forming a substantially vertical pivot axis. Each of these chassis portions (61, 62) has wheels or the like (3, 4 and 5, 6, respectively).

Abstract: An articulated joint for pivotally connecting adjacent sections of a vehicle. The joint includes a first slewing ring and a second slewing ring and each slewing ring has an outer member connected to an inner member. A bearing race is located between the outer member and the inner member to permit relative rotation of the members. The outer member of each slewing ring is constructed for connection to one section of a vehicle and the inner member of each slewing ring is constructed for connection to another section of the vehicle. Location sleeves are located radially inwardly of the inner members of the slewing rings and a shim is located between the ends of the location sleeves.

Abstract: A central swivel joint for optimizing ground adaptation of front machinery of farm tractors has a central beam and a support beam that are rigidly connected to one another to form a constructive unitary part. A support is provided which has a friction bearing in which the support beam is supported. The friction bearing includes a floating bearing and a stationary bearing and is connected to the lubrication system of the motor of the farm tractor for lubrication purposes. The central beam can be in the form of a conventional square beam. Furthermore, the stationary bearing for receiving the axial forces that are exerted onto the central beam is freely accessible as long as the support has not been connected to the oil pan.

Abstract: A thin gooseneck assembly is provided for use in the chassis of a semi-trailer intended for hauling freight containers. The gooseneck assembly is formed by a fabricated tube extending longitudinally to define substantially the entire length of the gooseneck. The fabricated tube includes a lower plate having a pair of upstanding side defining flanges. A rearward portion of the lower plate includes a pair of longitudinal slots for receiving in fixed relation the web of a longitudinal beam which extends from the gooseneck to the rearward end of the semi-trailer. The top flange of each longitudinal beam is fixed to an upper surface of the lower plate so that a lower surface of each top flange is in surface-to-surface contact with the lower plate upper surface. An upper plate is positioned parallel to the lower plate and fixed to upper portions of the side-defining flanges. A kingpin for coupling the chassis to a tractor fifth wheel projects downward through the lower plate of the fabricated tube.

Abstract: A trailer arranged for transport and for use as a dwelling is provided to include a framework having a housing mounted thereon, with the housing including a door assembly extending between the side walls of the housing pivotally mounted to the framework to permit loading of components within the trailer structure. The roof of the housing is arranged for extension relative to the housing for use as a dwelling.

Abstract: Automatic Trailer Control System--containing four principle inventions. One part of the invention provides automatic trailer steering control to the trailer to cause a delayed turn of the trailer steering mechanism while maneuvering a turn. A second part of the invention provides an electro-magnetic braking system, to the trailer, which is controlled by the same Microcomputer system that controls the trailer turning. The third part of the invention utilizes the electro-magnetic braking system as an alternator/generator to be used as an auxiliary battery charging system. A fourth part of the invention uses the electro-magnetic braking system as a motor to drive the trailer wheels as an assist during trucking operations. All operational functions are controlled by the Microcontroller based control system mounted on the trailer rear wheel platform. Sensors are placed on the truck/trailer operating system to obtain operational information needed for the control of the system.

Abstract: A trailer is arranged to have a rigid trailer frame, including radial rods projecting medially of the trailer frame, with the radial rods having rod rollers equally spaced relative to a cylindrical support collar. The cylindrical support collar rotatably mounts a trailer floor arranged for selective securement relative to the trailer and for selective rotation thereto. The trailer structure is arranged for tilting relative to an associated support leg that is selectively secured to a support tongue mounted overlying the leg.

Abstract: A trailer includes a support platform with a forwardly projecting trailer tongue for mounting the trailer to an associated self-propelled vehicle. The trailer structure includes a seat member mounted to a seat platform spaced above the floor platform, with the seat platform including a divider wall, and wherein the divider wall is arranged for the selective mounting of a carrier member thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus mounted to a bottom wall of a trailer member mounting the trailer differential housing thereto to permit rotation of the housing to effect four-wheel steering relative to a tractor truck member mounted to the trailer. A mounting plate pivotally mounts a pivot plate, with a drive motor arranged in operative association to rotate the pivot plate relative to the drive plate, with the motor mounted to the mounting plate.

Abstract: Intermodal transport of the removably attached combination of an underlying drayable chassis with an immediately overlying cargo-carrying container having a forward-end and a rearward-end. In conventional fashion, the container adjacent its forward-end is removably attached to a frontal portion of the drayable chassis. Departing from the prior art, the cargo-carrying container, at a prescribed rearward-length separation from its rearward-end, is removably attached to a single set of transversely aligned plural chassis rear-lock stations. Thus, the container rearward-length extends unconventionally cantileverly rearwardly from and might overlie the container's rearmost attachment station to the underlying drayable chassis.

Abstract: A drop frame trailer in which the vertical webs of the beams in the joints between the gooseneck portion and a vertically extending portion are reinforced by welding generally triangularly shaped, unitary reinforcing members to the inboard and outboard sides thereof. The preferred reinforcing member is generally triangularly shaped and has a generally triangularly shaped opening positioned generally centrally therein. An alternative reinforcing member is generally hourglass shaped with no central opening therein.

Abstract: A field sprayer is self propelled and includes a frame with an engine mounted on the frame, four wheels hydraulically driven, a tank and a boom supported by the frame and extending outwardly to the sides. The frame includes a longitudinally beam, a front transverse channel and a rear transverse channel. Each of the channels supports a pair of axle members separately pivotal about axis adjacent the center line of the frame. Each axle member includes a horizontal portion which can be extended on-the-go and a vertical portion which is attached to the wheel. A gas spring is connected between the channel and the upper surface of the axle member. Articulated steering is provided by a vertical pin connecting the front portion of the frame relative to the rear portion of the frame with the pin being arranged just rearward of the front axle. The boom is adjustable in height to accommodate both fully grown crops and ground spraying conditions.

Abstract: A double bed snowmobile trailer includes an axle assembly, trailer support wheels rotatably mounted to the axle assembly to rotate about a common axle axis, a pair of trailer beds each mounted to the axle assembly to pivot independently of the other about the common axle axis, a draw bar pivotally connected with respect to the middle of the axle assembly and extending forwardly in normal relation to a vertical plane including the common axle axis, and means to releasably fasten each of the trailer beds to the draw bar to prevent rotation of the trailer bed with respect to the draw bar when the trailer beds are in a substantially horizontal over-the-road snowmobile transport position.

Abstract: There is disclosed an all-terrain vehicle having a front and a rear body frame connected by an articulated joint for allowing relative lateral oscillation of the frames about an oscillation axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the front body frame and located above both frames. The joint simultaneously allows for relative pivoting movement of the frames about a pivot axis which is perpendicular to the oscillation axis. The vehicle is driven by four pressure-fluid operated motor assemblies of which the motor output shafts are coaxial two-by-two and are mounted to extend laterally outwardly of the frames and on which shafts are operatively mounted endless track assemblies for winter use, particularly, or pneumatic tires. The motors are fed in pressure-fluid by piping connected to pumps actuated by an engine mounted on the front body frame. At least that part of the piping that traverses the body frames, at the articulated joint, is flexible.

Abstract: A tiltable trailer is disclosed having a wheel-mounted chassis with a frame element (3) pivotable between a horizontal travelling position and a backwardly-downwardly inclined position. The frame element (3) has longitudinal guide (12, 12') along which a basic frame (2) is displaceable, the basic frame being included in each of a plurality of different add-on units forming a series, and, locking device (16) for securing, at least in the travelling position, the basic frame (2) to the pivotable frame element (3), the trailer further having a winch (23) by means of which the basic frame (2) can be hauled up on the inclined frame element from a position behind the frame element to a position coinciding with that of the frame element, in which latter position the locking device can secure the basic frame to the frame element.

Abstract: A tracked vehicle of narrow aspect suitable for unmanned operation both in hazardous environments and on routes normally accessible only to pedestrians, comprises two identical vehicle units (1, 2) each having an independently drivable, full width track (3), the units being interconnected in tandem configuration by an articulation mechanism (9) permitting relative rotation about a yaw axis (Y). In one aspect the articulation mechanism is passive, being arranged with an offset yaw axis, thereby permitting steering by application of a velocity differential to the two tracks. In a second aspect the articulation mechanism is active being powered by an actuator (94) to provide articulation steering. The articulated units may also be secured in parallel configuration for conventional skid-steering operation.

Abstract: In a cargo-carrying vehicle having a power unit, a first cargo-carrying unit releasably affixed to the power unit, the first cargo-carrying unit not being pivotal on the power unit, and a second cargo-carrying unit releasably and pivotally connected to the first cargo-carrying unit, wherein the improvement comprises:a plurality of cross members extending across the width of the second cargo-carrying unit;a tie plate located on each lateral edge portion of the second cargo-carrying unit, said cross members being rigidly affixed between said tie plates; anda drawbar rigidly affixed to said cross members.

Abstract: An automatic self-steering trailer axle wherein the wheel spindles are pivotally mounted upon the steering knuckle plate and may be pivoted in front of or behind the kingpin by means of a ratchet wheel which is engaged or disengaged by changing the direction of movement of the axle. The invention also includes a control linkage assembly which may be connected to the trailer axle and also connected to the trailer hitch or towing vehicle steering so that a change in direction of the towing vehicle while it is being operated in a rearward direction is transmitted directly to the control linkage.

Abstract: An articulated shopping cart-tractor unit with a seat is provided for the handicapped. The tractor unit is connected to a conventional shopping cart by a bracket and coupling.

Abstract: A unique truss transportation trailer which provides a truss support trailer that may be easily and safely controlled by a single operator and which can be utilized to transport a large variety of truss sizes and configurations safely from the point of manufacture to the point of use.

Abstract: A towed implement includes apparatus adapted for being driven by a power take-off shaft of a towing tractor. The implement includes a tongue having a hitch bracket at its forward end, the bracket incorporating a ball coupler. A hitch adapter is provided for coupling the hitch bracket to a three-point hitch of the towing tractor, the adapter including a hitch bar connected to the ball coupler by a pin. The implement includes a power transmission assembly separate from the hitch adapter and including identical first and second right angle gear boxes, with the first gear box being rigidly fixed to the tongue and the second gear box being drivingly coupled to the first gear box along an axis passing through the ball coupler and about which the second gear box may rotate.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting long objects such as combine platforms over highways is disclosed. The vehicle has a main bed with a vertically extending frame at one side. Cantilevered arms on vertical columns of the frame project laterally across the bed and provide support for an upper load. The arms are mounted for sliding movement vertically along the columns and are hoisted into their upper positions by cables trained over a sheave mounted on the end of a fluid piston and cylinder assembly. One side member of the vehicle is considerably shorter than the other side member to permit a combine to be maneuvered into position for directly loading and unloading the platform onto the vehicle. When the first platform is raised into its proper position for transporting, a second combine may be moved into position for directly loading its platform onto the main vehicle bed. The platforms are transported in vertically superposed position.

Abstract: A rear steer angle indicator unit for an agricultural or earth moving tractor having a steerable mainframe articulately connected to an independently wheel-mounted rear engine frame: the rear steer indicator unit comprising a sensing unit (33) capable of converting mechanical motion to electrical signals and mounted on a portion (22) of a mainframe (12) spaced away from the articulation joint (18) for the tractor (11); a gauge (37) mounted in the tractor cab (13) and electrically connected to the sensing unit (33) for receiving signals therefrom indicating the direction of movement of the engine frame (14) relative to the mainframe (12); a sensing arm unit (40) mounted independently of the sensing unit (33) in a bushing (42) provided therefore in a portion (22) of the mainframe (12); and a linkage unit (45) connected between the sensing arm unit (40) and a tongue member (27) of the engine frame (14) for translating movement of the engine frame (14) to rotation of the sensing arm (40) within the sensing unit (

Abstract: An elongated trailer tongue having a forward end equipped with tow hitch structure is provided and an elongated handle is supported from the tongue rearward of the tow hitch structure in at least slightly elevated position relative to the tongue. The handle is mounted from the tongue for angular displacement about a vertical axis generally centered transversely of the tongue and the handle and also disposed centrally intermediate the opposite ends of the handle. The handle is angularly displaceable relative to the tongue between two positions with the handle generally paralleling the tongue in the first position thereof and disposed transverse to the tongue in the second position thereof.

Abstract: A transport support for securing a free standing transportable accessory having a high center of gravity such as a portable IV stand to a transporting vehicle having a relatively low center of gravity such as a wheeled gurney or wheelchair. The transport support comprises a first member secured to the transporting vehicle and a matingly indentical second member coupled to the transportable accessory, and releasable members for coupling the first and second members together. The releasable members including mating serrated washers for fixing a desired angular relationship between the vehicle and accessory.

Abstract: An articulated vehicle with pivoting motion, on which the forward carriage supports a loading shovel for a forklift and the rear carriage a counterweight, at least a portion of the counterweight being displaceably arranged on a rear guide mounted transversely to the rear carriage and being so connected with the forward carriage that for every pivoting excursion an opposite displacement of the counterweight is achieved.

Abstract: Front and rear frame sections are provided with the front section including central and opposite side rearwardly diverging front frame members including forward ends anchored relative to each other and a laterally spaced apart rear ends. The rear section includes central and opposite side rearwardly divergent rear frame members including laterally spaced apart forward ends and rear ends removably supported from central and opposite end portions of a transverse axle assembly having ground engageable support wheels journalled from its opposite ends outwardly of the rear ends of the rear frame members. A trailer hitch assembly is carried by a forward portion of the front frame section and the front and rear ends of the rear and front frame members are removably telescopingly engaged with each other.

Abstract: A lawn mower comprises a steering frame pivotally connected to an engine unit which is attached to a mower unit comprising a cutter deck and a cutter assembly. The center of gravity of the engine, transmission, battery and fuel tank is disposed to the rear of the drive wheel axis to counterbalance the weight of the mower unit. The steering frame is pivotally attached to the engine platform at a distance from the drive wheel axis which is a small fraction of the distance between this axis and the cutter deck front castor wheels. The engine and cutter units may be tilted about the drive wheel axis by a cable which extends from the steering frame at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to a radial line extending from the drive wheel axis.

Abstract: A self-propelled farm implement has independent front and rear, wheel supported frames articulated therebetween for execution of turns by operator steering of the front frame from within a cab that is, in turn, mounted on the front frame. The rear frame carries a crop receiving bin which, except for my oscillator limit incorporated in the combination, would be engaged by the cab under certain unlevel ground conditions, causing substantial damage. The front frame is tiltable about a fore and aft axis within a range defined by interengageable stops between the front frame and its coupling link. The stops on the front link are in the form of pivoted members which abut lugs on the rear frame causing the members to swing about their pivots during turning movements. The effect is to progressively limit the extent of tilt as full turns are approached to prevent cab-bin interengagement regardless of the nature of ground contour as the vehicle is steered off a straight path of travel.

Abstract: A wheeled undercarriage for lengthwise trailering a removable elongated machine head is provided. The undercarriage includes first, second and third components and the first component includes structure for semi-permanent mounting of the first component from the head generally centrally intermediate the opposite ends thereof, but spaced longitudinally along the head from its point of longitudinal center of gravity. The first component includes lower right and left mount portions and the second and third components comprise right and left axle assemblies each including a mounting end and a wheel journaling end. The right and left mount portions and the mounting ends of the right and left axle assemblies include coacting structure for releasably supporting the right and left axle assembly mounting ends from the right and left mount portions, respectively. The wheel journaling ends of the axle assemblies are horizontally disposed, extend in parallel opposite directions and have support wheels journaled thereon.

Abstract: In an articulated combine, the hinge arrangement connecting the front and rear bogies consists of spaced-apart upper and lower links. The lower link construction provides for oscillation between the bogies as well as establishing a steering pivot center. The upper link normally lies in a fore-and-aft plane and is pivotally connected between rearward upper portions of the respective bogies, thus spanning the length of the rear bogie. The hinge arrangement also provides part of the structure for a conveyor for conveying clean grain between the front and rear bogies. In one embodiment, the upper link comprises an auger tube into which clean grain is introduced by a clean grain elevator and cross auger. In another embodiment, the lower link assembly does double duty as an auger conveyor housing.

Abstract: A safety trailer for shielding in road workers from flowing traffic includes a wheeled semi-trailer with a long draught bar attached to one side of the trailer and arranged for attachment to one side of the towing vehicle, providing a work area between the trailer and the tow vehicle secure from flowing vehicular traffic, and self-contained safety mounted emergency or warning lights are mounted on the trailer for safety.

Abstract: An articulated tractor loader vehicle which has side rear view convex mirrors mounted to the back of headlight housings for providing a panoramic rear view of the lateral sides of the tractor loader vehicle rearwardly of the front rubber tired wheels and rearwardly of the rear rubber tired wheels.

Abstract: A structure for the lower hinge and boom cylinder pivot of an articulated loader having a tube extending across and secured to the front frame of the loader with stub shafts secured in each end of the tube and protruding therefrom to act as pivotal mountings for the boom cylinders. The lower hinge has upper and lower plates secured to the cross tube to form a box section to provide strength and rigidity.

Abstract: A training device which is particularly adapted to be drawn behind a vehicle and wherein the speed of movement of the training device may be varied is described. The training device is particularly adaptive for training people in running exercises and is constructed to take a varied portion of the weight of the person who is training while permitting the arms and legs to function in a normal manner as required by the training exercise. The device is also provided with an arm exercise device which can be utilized during the running exercise and thereby strengthening one's shoulders and arms. The device is usable for all types of training exercises including rehabilitation, and is adjustable to individuals of different height.

Abstract: A shopping cart for the handicapped. The shopping cart includes a wheeled frame which mounts a basket and wheelchair hitch assembly. The hitch assembly includes a releasable latch which can be manipulated by the handicapped person in the wheelchair for coupling and uncoupling of the wheelchair to the cart. A latch on the proximal end of the draw bar provides for attachment to the frame at positions within a vertical range as required for coupling with individual wheelchairs.

Abstract: In a hinge unit which connects the members of articulated power vehicles such as tractors and which permits mutual pivotal movements of such members about a vertical and a horizontal axis, a front member is attached to a forward portion of the vehicle and a rear member is attached to a trailing portion of the vehicle while the front member and the rear member are interconnected by an intermediate member which is supported by a pair of bearings defining a vertical axis on the front member and by another pair of bearings defining a horizontal axis on the rear member, all three members forming together a universal or cardan joint.

Abstract: An articulated tractor that has its front and rear sections pivotally connected along the tractor's axis of articulation. The lead surface of the rear section and the trailing surface of the front section form an articulation space which is in close proximity to the articulation axis. To improve this arrangement, a cover is provided which substantially encompasses the articulation space with an enclosure. The enclosure incorporates at least two flexible bellows, which are opaque between their forward, rearward, top and bottom edges. The enclosure also includes four bands, a plurality of elements rigidly securing one of the bands to each of the forward and rearward edges of the bellows, and a plurality of members rigidly secured to the bands. The cover also utilizes a support to pivotally support the enclosure. This support is rigidly secured to either the front or the rear section of the tractor.

Abstract: An articulated joint for an articulated vehicle. Upper and lower pivotal connections, each employing a ball and socket, allow pivoting of two vehicle sections about a vertical axis. The ball of the lower joint is attached to one section while the socket is attached to the other section of the vehicle. The socket and ball of the upper joint are attached to a support member free to move along a shaft in a transverse direction between two stops. The ball of the upper joint is free to move along a vertical shaft joined to the other section of the vehicle. The transverse shaft provides a bearing surface to transmit loads between the two vehicle sections. Seals along the support member prevent entrainment of dirt along the shaft and bearing. The stops are part of the structure attaching the transverse shaft to the vehicle.

Abstract: A relatively compact and lightweight planting and fertilizing apparatus is attached to a small garden tractor by a universal hitch which restricts lateral movement between the two. The apparatus is spring biased downwardly to assure film contact with the ground, and can be raised above the ground by a single lever. The lever carries the biasing spring, and cams lifting bearings on the lever against a lifting plate on the apparatus. The fertilizer is fed by an axially adjustable feed gear rotated by a ground engaging wheel on the apparatus. The feed gear is biased by an adjusting spring against a threaded adjusting knob which sets the axial position of the feed gear.

Abstract: An articulated vehicle having front and rear wheeled sections coupled together for relative movement of the sections about fore-and-aft and upright axes, the coupling including a member of inverted L-shaped having rigidly united horizontal and upright legs in which the horizontal leg provides the fore-and-aft axis and the upright leg provides the upright axis, featuring further such member of hollow configuration to accommodate cables and the like. The construction lends itself to military vehicles of large size in which the hollow coupling can accommodate movement of crew members between the front and rear sections.

Abstract: An articulation lock is disclosed for locking the pivot connection between the front and rear frames of an articulated vehicle for operations such as maintenance and transporting. The articulation lock includes a sector-shaped locking plate mounted to the forward end of a pivot plate on the rear frame and having a plurality of arcuate recesses which establish locking positions. As the vehicle articulates, the locking plate passes between a pair of pivot plates on the front frame. A removable locking pin is stored next to the operator's seat, and the operator removes it from storage and pushes it into a lock hole in the top pivot plate of the pair of pivot plates on the front frame when it is desired to lock the articulation joint.

Abstract: Articulated earthmoving vehicle, e.g. articulated wheel loader comprises two chassis frames, one of which supports the vehicle drive units and the other one the working tools. Both chassis frames are pivotable relative to each other about two joints arranged vertically one above the other for steering the vehicle. Both joints consist of a ball joint of which at least one is adjustable in vertical direction and can accommodate misalignment of the frames at the steering joints.

Abstract: A trailer for attachment to a towing vehicle while supporting in locked engagement elongated apparatus such as a harvesting machine elevator having flanged members extending along each side thereof. Rigid frame means are supported on a pair of wheels at one end and provided with a tongue which may be telescopingly retracted to reduce the length of the trailer for loading into and transport upon another vehicle. A pair of support members, upon which the flanged portions of the transported apparatus rest, extend laterally across the front and rear of the frame means. Two pairs of locking members are provided, one member of each pair being disposed at each end of the two support members. The locking members are rotatable to position a fixed lug above the upper surface of the associated support member thereby firmly securing the flanged member of the transported apparatus between the support member and lug.

Abstract: A hitch in combination with a pair of wheel support assemblies is disclosed for the temporary or permanent attachment to the frame of a golf cart. The wheel support assemblies may include identical and interchangeable wheel mounts for each side of the frame including identical stub axles attached to the frame. Each wheel is mounted on an off-set swing axle sub-assembly that includes a tubular recess provided for the receipt and attachment of a bar, such as a jack handle or the tow bar from the hitch, into the recess for the purpose of acting as a lever to pivot the assembly and raise the golf cart upon each wheel individually as the swing axle is rotated on its stub axle mounting. A detachable tow bar is provided for the purpose of raising the front wheel or wheels of the golf cart from the ground while it is being towed. Other embodiments are disclosed including a weighted-locking pin for the assembly.

Abstract: A construction for a non-powered trailer to be towed by a motor vehicle is disclosed. A trailer frame is provided to which a plurality of different bodies can be affixed. In addition, the trailer is adaptable to be readily stored in a vertical position whereby storage space is substantially reduced.