Abstract: A device for transporting logs or the like in which a two-part, trailer is carried upon a truck bed for storage, then unloaded and assembled by a log loader provided at the rear of the truck bed. The first portion of the two-part trailer includes an axle having wheels and a forwardly extending tongue which attaches to the truck bed by means of a trailer eye and hook. The second portion of the two-part trailer attaches to the first portion by means of a fifth wheel type of attachment. After use, the two-part trailer is disassembled and nested in a set, secure position upon the truck bed.

Abstract: A method of carrying a wheelchair externally of a vehicle without first folding the wheelchair. The wheelchair is placed so that its rear wheels rest against the rear of the vehicle; it is then lifted by a bumper-attached carrier, and the rear wheels roll up the rear bumper of the vehicle.

Abstract: An improved reciprocatory self-loading dual-ended earth excavation vehicle pivotally connected to two or more unmanned self-leveling and self-maneuvering telescopic conveyor vehicles, the latter in turn are pivotally connected to a multi-function dual-ended distribution vehicle capable of conveying, spreading, wetting, impacting and grading the earth fill. The above-mentioned articulated vehicles provide the means to excavate, convey and discharge a virtually continuous flow of earth while traveling in a forward or rearward direction. The excavation and telescopic conveyor vehicles are readily adaptable to surface mining of various minerals including coal and oil shale by simply exchanging the above-mentioned distribution vehicle for a pivotally connected boom conveyer vehicle which provides the means for discharging the ore at a mill site or for the loading of long haul ore carriers.

Abstract: An auxiliary trailer for towing behind a tractor and main trailer combination adapted to carry an elongated self supporting load. A forward end of the load is carried on a bunk on the tractor, and the bunk that normally supports the aft end of the load is removed and fitted on a turntable of the auxiliary trailer. A lower portion of the turntable fitted on the main trailer receives a complementary forward portion of the auxiliary trailer and the load now extends between bunks fitted on the tractor and the auxiliary trailer, the main trailer serving merely to support a forward end of the auxiliary trailer and to transmit turning forces to the auxiliary trailer. In this manner, the number of load bearing axles and spacing between the axles is increased, thus increasing capacity of the vehicle. Normal onboard load measuring gear is adaptable to indicate vehicle load. Equivalent structure for coupling the auxiliary trailer to the main trailer can be substituted for the turntables.

Abstract: A center towing hitch section including five side-by-side wing hitch sections disposed to each of the opposite sides of the center hitch section. Adjacent marginal portions of the hitch sections are pivotally connected and the first wing sections may be swung upwardly into upstanding positions overlying the adjacent sides of the center section. The second wing sections are swingable upwardly and inwardly into inverted superposed positions over the first wing sections and the third wing sections are swingable into juxtaposition with the second sections and the undersides of the second and third sections opposing each other. The fourth sections are swingable into inverted superposed positions relative to the third sections and the fifth wing sections are swingable into juxtaposition with the fourth sections and the undersides of the fourth and fifth sections opposing each other.

Abstract: A utility trailer for towing behind a vehicle, for uses such as carrying a motorcycle. The frame is rectangular and comprised of tubular members, with longitudinal channels on top of the tubular members for receiving motorcycle wheels. A detachable castor wheel supports the frame and is connected to it by means of leaf springs attached to the wheel on opposite sides. Two hitches for connecting the trailer to a vehicle are spaced apart on the forward end of the frame. Each hitch has two tabs, one connected to the vehicle and one to the frame that are coupled together by a pin. The hitch portion that is connected to the frame is L-shaped so that it can be inverted to change the height for different vehicle sizes. The mounting system for securing motorcycles includes a pair of telescoping tubes that are threaded together so that their combined length may be varied.

Abstract: An articulated boat trailer for transporting small boats to and from launching sites. After the boat is launched, the trailer can be folded up onto the rear of the towing automobile without having to remove it from the hitch. Thus, the towing automobile and trailer, can be parked in a normal parking space.