Abstract: A storage system 84 provides facility for storing a support mat 62 on a crane 20, for transport with the crane to and from work sites, and for placement of the mat on a terrain 22 for receipt of a pad 40 extendable from an outrigger beam 26 of the crane, to support and stabilize the crane during heavy duty operation thereof. The storage system 84 includes a carrier 86 formed with a nest 88 for storing the mat 62, a support mount 154, mountable on, and for attaching the storage system to, the crane 20. A linking couple 171 attaches the carrier 86 to the support mount 154. A cable 184, or a drive chain 228, is attached to the mat 62, and is movable by operation of a hoist 182, or a powered cylinder 190, to move the mat 62 into and out of the nest 88.

Abstract: A housing has open and closed ends, an interior and exterior surface between the ends, the exterior surface having front and rear faces with upper and lower faces. A drive screw within the housing has distal and proximal ends with a threaded surface. A drop leg has an exterior surface in sliding contact with the interior surface of the housing and an interior surface with threads operatively coupled with the threads of the drive screw.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad including a pair of plate members supported from a stabilizer arm; and a pad assembly that is adapted for mounting between the pair of plate members. The pad assembly has a resilient pad having opposite ground engageable work surfaces and opposite support surfaces, and a plurality of support members extending from the opposite support surfaces of the resilient pad. The support members are each adapted for engagement with a receiving slot of one of the plate members for mounting of the pad assembly to the plate members. At least one retaining member extends through the resilient pad and between the plate members for holding the pad assembly to the plate members.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad including a pair of plate members supported from a stabilizer arm; and a pad assembly that is adapted for mounting between the pair of plate members. The pad assembly has a resilient pad having opposite ground engageable work surfaces and opposite support surfaces, and a plurality of support members extending from the opposite support surfaces of the resilient pad. The support members are each adapted for engagement with a receiving slot of one of the plate members for mounting of the pad assembly to the plate members. At least one retaining member extends through the resilient pad and between the plate members for holding the pad assembly to the plate members.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes at least a first auxiliary member mounted on a body of the motorcycle for contacting a road and providing assistance to the motorcycle body to support itself, when necessary, and a second auxiliary member mounted on the motorcycle body, wherein the second auxiliary member is inflatable, in order to contact the road to support the motorcycle body, in addition to the first auxiliary member.

Abstract: A jack with an optionally pivoting foot provides a trailer owner the ability to change between a wheel and a flat foot or a flat foot and a wheel upon a jack depending from a trailer tongue. The present invention has an optional foot attached to a jack that rotates from a horizontal position to underneath an existing foot. The foot has two parallel spaced apart flanges extending upwards from a base. The flanges have a bolt through a centered hole near the wheel about which the pivoting foot rotates. Opposite the base, the flanges have three holes about the perimeter through which a handle inserts. The handle secures the foot in either horizontal or vertical configurations. When in a vertical configuration, a wheeled jack does not move upon nor embed into the ground. A jack with a flat foot prevents a trailer from moving.

Abstract: A height-adjustable support for semitrailers wherein the foot plate is suspended on tension springs which are arranged in two parallel planes situated in each case between the track roller and the wall of the inner support tube, and is fastened to the foot plate by one eyelet in each case in the inner support tube and the other eyelet in the vicinity of the transverse axis, and in that the foot plate corresponds with the inner support tube by a retaining device which is not permanently in engagement.

Abstract: A portable tank apparatus has a yoke pivotal on a transverse member between a service towing position and a raised position, and a pair of hingedly connected brace members at the rear of the apparatus and operable by an actuator to retract the wheels or lower the wheels to the ground.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises: first and second elongated support members coupled for longitudinal movement; an attachment coupled to the second support member for longitudinal movement; proximal and distal idler wheel mounted rotatably on respective ends of the second support member; and first and second flexible, elongated linkages. Each linkage (i) is connected to the first support member, (ii) passes around and engages a corresponding idler wheel, and (iii) is connected to the attachment. The support members, the attachment, the idler wheels, and the linkages are arranged to provide concomitant (i) longitudinal movement of the second support member over a given distance in a given direction relative to the first support member and (ii) longitudinal movement of the attachment over about twice the given distance in the given direction relative to the first support member. The attachment can comprise, e.g., a drill head or other equipment.

Abstract: Landing gear for selectively supporting a semitrailer and a method of assembly of the landing gear is provided. The landing gear includes a leg having an upper section and a lower section telescopingly received in the upper section. A lead screw extends and retracts the upper and lower sections relative to each other upon rotation thereof. An input shaft applies a torque to the lead screw to drive rotation thereof, the input shaft being rotatable about a rotation axis and movable in translation along the rotation axis for shifting between a first position for low gear operation and a second position for high gear operation. An output shaft, axially aligned with the input shaft, has an output gear for transmitting torque to the lead screw. A gearing subassembly is received in the upper leg section and is configured to augment lift when the input shaft is in the first position and augment speed in the second position.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad structure including a weldment formed of a metal plate material that is arranged in a generally U-shaped form including side legs and a connecting base and a resilient pad mounted to the weldment. Means are provided for forming pockets in the legs of the weldment for receiving the resilient pad. The weldment also includes a pair of grouser flanges on the opposed side of the pocket and with each grouser flange overlying the footprint of the resilient pad.

Abstract: A compact caster wheel system for use with a skid steer vehicle, includes first and second auxiliary lift unit assemblies being spaced apart and disposable on respective left and right side margins of the skid steer vehicle and disposable rearward of the rearmost driving element and forward of the rear margin of the skid steer vehicle and projecting laterally from the respective left and right side margins less than the rearmost driving element, each of the first and second auxiliary lift unit assemblies having a respective housing assembly being couplable to the respective left and right side margins of the skid steer vehicle, first and second ram assemblies, a respective ram assembly being operably coupled to a respective one of the first and second auxiliary lift unit assemblies, and first and second ground engaging assemblies, a ground engaging assembly being operably coupled to a respective ram assembly such that actuation of the respective ram assembly effects shifting of the ground engaging assembly be

Abstract: A storage system 84 provides facility for storing a support mat 62 on a crane 20, for transport with the crane to and from work sites, and for placement of the mat on a terrain 22 for receipt of a pad 40 extendable from an outrigger beam 26 of the crane, to support and stabilize the crane during heavy duty operation thereof. The storage system 84 includes a carrier 86 formed with a nest 88 for storing the mat 62, a support mount 154, mountable on, and for attaching the storage system to, the crane 20. A linking couple 171 attaches the carrier 86 to the support mount 154. A cable 184, or a drive chain 228, is attached to the mat 62, and is movable by operation of a hoist 182, or a powered cylinder 190, to move the mat 62 into and out of the nest 88.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad construction is shown in which a pair of resilient laminated pad assemblies are mounted outboard on a weldment that is pivotally supported from a stabilizer arm of a vehicle. A latch device is also illustrated in two different embodiments that prevent self-flipping of the pad, particularly from the grouser side to the resilient pad side. The latch device uses either a capture recess or a capture tab for preventing rotation and includes a handle to permit the user to manually rotate the pad.

Abstract: A dual mode A-frame outrigger for a boom truck or the like is provided wherein the outrigger may be operated in conventional fashion or which may be pinned to the side of the boom truck or the like so that the outrigger assembly may be used to stabilize or level the boom truck without being swung outwardly from the side of the vehicle as in typical A-frame outrigger assemblies.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting various work tools, e.g., a backhoe, to a pair of parallel frame members (28) of a vehicle (20). A pair of parallel main beams (26) extend transversely across the frame members (28) and a telescoping stabilizing leg (24) extends downwardly from each end of each of the main beams (26). Four posts (48) extend from the main beams (26) for connecting the main beams (26) at spaced positions along the pair of parallel frame members (28). Each of the posts (48) is L-shaped in cross section with one flange thereof welded to the associated main beam (26) and the other flange attached to the vehicle (20) frame members (28). A pair of bearing blocks (50) are disposed on a first leg cross-beam (42) for pivotally supporting a and a pair of hydraulic cylinder-pistons (52) are attached to a main cross-beam (40) for pivoting the backhoe about the bearing blocks (50).

Abstract: A speed crank locking device automatically secures a hand crank in its operative position to an input shaft of a gearing mechanism, with the locking device being easily disengaged to move the crank from its operative position to a stored position following rotation of the crank in the operation of the mechanism, the locked device also holding the crank in the stored position.

Abstract: An extendable arm that extends from a police vehicle towards a pulled over vehicle. The arm allows for two-way communication or document transfer. The police officer can position the extendable arm while seated in the vehicle. The extendable arm includes a main shaft having first and second opposed ends. The first end is pivotally attached to the vehicle. A telescoping assembly extends from the second end. The assembly has a free end that extends and retracts away from and towards the main shaft. The free end can have an accessory mounted thereon, such as a two-way audio visual camera, or a container for the retention of driver's licenses. During operation the distal end can be positioned adjacent the driver's window or the police officer's window. The free end is retracted, and the shaft is placed in a stowed position adjacent the motor vehicle when not in use.

Abstract: An outrigger is configured for use in stabilizing a work vehicle. The outrigger comprises a foldable stabilizer arm that folds and unfolds upon movement between stowage and deployed positions.

Abstract: A secured crank locking device automatically secures a hand crank in its operative position to an input shaft of a gearing mechanism, with the locking device being easily disengaged to move the crank from its operative position to a stored position following rotation of the crank in the operation of the mechanism.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle includes the steps of leaning one or more buttress stands against a rear fender area of the vehicle, passing a chain under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another, tightening the slack from the chain by pulling chain-grab end fittings towards the fenders at the vehicle undercarriage, using a ratchet strap, restraining the chain from sliding off the rear end of the vehicle by attaching a ratchet strap to the chain near a trunk lid of the vehicle, and passing the chain up to the vehicle undercarriage in front of a wheel assembly of the vehicle, attaching a ratchet strap at a base of the one or more buttress stands and tightening, and placing wedges in front of the opposite end of the vehicle, such that the vehicle is stabilized.

Abstract: “DISPOSITION INTRODUCED TO HYDROPNEUMATIC JACK”, according to description of the report and the annexed illustrations, it is about a new disposition for a hydropneumatic device that is used to lift and support hauler and semi-haulers, whereby the device was designed to offer more operational easiness to the driver through the increase of speed, as well as the durability of the set.

Abstract: A pothole protection mechanism provides additional support for the vehicle in the event a wheel is driven into a hole while the platform is elevated. The mechanism includes an extendible and retractable pothole protection bar. A mechanism serves to actuate the pothole protection mechanism based on a position of the vehicle lifting section. The construction of the mechanism serves to prevent a crushing hazard while deploying the bar and tolerates fixed objects on the ground while raising the bar.

Abstract: The assembly incorporates two plates. There are annular protrusions on one plate and a matching annular groove on the other. A central bolt and washer holds the plates in engagement while permitting rotation of one plate relative to the other. The cooperating annular grooves and protrusions transfer loads between plates. Ninety degrees of rotation causes the jack assembly to rotate from the vertical stowed position to the horizontal towed position.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad apparatus that includes a pair of plate members; and a pad assembly that is adapted for mounting from the pair of plate members. The pad assembly includes a resilient pad having at least one ground engageable work surface and a holder for the resilient pad. A first pivot is provided for supporting the pair of plate members from a stabilizer base; and a second pivot is provided that is substantially transverse to the first pivot for supporting the pad assembly from the plate members.

Abstract: A landing gear assembly for supporting a trailer. The landing gear assembly having first and second legs and a connecting member. Each leg is configured to selectively extend and retract in length. The connecting member operatively connects the first and second legs and is rotatable about an axis relative to the trailer and is axially movable between a first position and a second position. The first and second legs are each configured to extend in length a first amount per revolution of the connecting member about the axis of the connecting member when the connecting member is in the first position. The first and second legs are each configured to extend in length a second amount per revolution of the connecting member about the axis of the connecting member when the connecting member is in the second position. The first amount is greater than the second amount.

Abstract: A landing gear assembly for supporting a trailer. The landing gear assembly having first and second legs and a connecting member. Each leg is configured to selectively extend and retract in length. The connecting member operatively connects the first and second legs and is rotatable about an axis relative to the trailer and is axially movable between a first position and a second position. The first and second legs are each configured to extend in length a first amount per revolution of the connecting member about the axis of the connecting member when the connecting member is in the first position. The first and second legs are each configured to extend in length a second amount per revolution of the connecting member about the axis of the connecting member when the connecting member is in the second position. The first amount is greater than the second amount.

Abstract: An anti-tip system is provided for stabilizing a vehicle, such as a power wheelchair, about a pitch axis and relative to a ground plane. The anti-tip system includes at least one anti-tip wheel. The mounting assembly for the anti-tip wheel is configured such that it traverses linearly in a direction toward or away from the ground plane and is responsive to an acceleration or deceleration of the wheelchair. As the wheelchair accelerates or decelerates, rotational motion of the drive train assembly is transmitted to a guide subassembly within the mounting to effect translation of the anti-tip wheel. Upward translation of the anti-tip wheel enables the wheelchair to negotiate obstacles, e.g., curbs or steps, while downward translation or force enhances stability when stopping the wheelchair or while moving down sloping terrain or surfaces. The anti-tip wheels may be castors and normally contacting the ground during operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement (1) to support the front end (2A) of a trailer (2) when the aforementioned trailer is parked on board vessels (3) and other vehicles, comprising connecting means (4, 5) for the detachable attachment of the support (1) respectively to a 10 trailer of the kind in question and to a mobile loading vehicle (6). The support in this case is in the form of a stand (1) with support legs (7, 8) situated at a mutual distance (A) from one another and with a crossbar (9) extending between them. Tensioning devices (12, 13), such as straps, lines, ropes or chains, are capable of being accumulated internally inside the support stand (1). These are so arranged as to be capable of detachable attachment to the deck (10) of the vessel and of being tensioned. The legs (7, 8) of the support stand exhibit friction-increasing means (51) to increase the friction with the deck (10) of a vessel.

Abstract: A recovery spade that is adjustably coupled to a rescue vehicle to thereby maximize traction during rescue operations. The recovery spade includes an anchor blade and a hollow support member. The anchor blade includes a plurality of holes for selective connection to the support member at differing heights via a pin. The anchor blade further includes an anchor portion with teeth at one end for engaging the ground to effect the traction and coupling holes at the other end for selective connection to the anchor blade at differing angles.

Abstract: A trailer for coupling with a motor vehicle including a frame with at least a pair of wheel supporting the rear and a trailer support for supporting the front. The trailer support is pivotably mounted within a central member extending longitudinally along the centerline of the trailer. The trailer support pivots from a support position to a stowed position where the trailer support is within the central member of the trailer. A method of using a central member mounted trailer support to support the front end of the trailer when coupling or uncoupling the trailer from a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer support system and a method for stabilizing or supporting heavy equipment in general. The system may comprise a support structure such as a conventional A-frame that is configured to support a crane or heavy equipment. The system and method are designed to provide an adapter to support the structure by distributing weight and load onto, for example, a rail or similar transportation system while still allowing movement of the structure along the rails or other transportation system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting device, which comprises a larger clearance for the spindle, whereby the foot receiving device should comprise a high level of stability. The foot-receiving device comprises a component, which occludes the inner sleeve. Said component comprises an opening for admitting the spindle, at least one bracing element located on the upper and/or bottom sides thereof, and two opposing bearing points for the support foot.

Abstract: A landing gear having a telescopic cross shaft extending between the cylindrical stub shafts protruding from both screw jacks thereof. The telescopic cross shaft is made of square structural tubing. The telescopic cross shaft has a pair of end-casing members and a central-stem member. The end-casing members have a combined length of less than a distance between the legs of the landing gear. The end-casing members are slidably engaged over both ends of the central-stem member with loose-fit connections. The end-casing members are also respectively mounted over the stub shafts of the landing gear with loose-fit connections.

Abstract: A balancer device, which is adapted for incorporating with a hanging article having two sidewalls, a front side, and an opposed rear side facing towards a supporting surface, includes two balancing wings each having an inner end, and two connecting units provided at the inner ends of the balancing wings for connecting the two balancing wings on the hanging article, wherein the balancing wings are adapted to be folded at an unfolded position that the two balancing wings are arranged for outwardly extending from the two sidewalls of the hanging article in such a manner that the two balancing wings are capable of blocking a spinning movement of the hanging article with respect to the supporting surface so as to retain the front side of the hanging article in position.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit includes a control valve that controls flow of pressure oil from a hydraulic source to work hydraulic cylinders, an operating device that issues a command for drive of the control valve, valve devices each comprising a check valve, each provided in correspondence to one of the plurality of work hydraulic cylinders to allow and prohibit outflow of pressure oil from a work hydraulic cylinder, a commanding device that outputs a command allowing or a command prohibiting extension/contraction for each of the work hydraulic cylinders and a control device that controls each of the valve devices to allow outflow of pressure oil from the work hydraulic cylinder by invalidating a check valve function in response to the command for allowing extension/contraction and to prohibit outflow of pressure oil from the work hydraulic cylinder with the check valve in response to the command for prohibiting extension/contraction.

Abstract: A mobile viscous matter pump comprising a hydraulically operated support construction, a distribution boom (16) and a pneumatic cushioned trailing axle (42). To ensure stability during the pump operation, the trailing axle (42) can be lifted by means of a lifting element (58) by bleeding the pneumatic suspension, whereby the bleeding of the pneumatic suspension (44) and the operation of the lifting element (58) and a locking element (64) can be controlled according to the on-condition of the auxiliary drive (NA) of the vehicle motor, used to supply the hydraulic fluid of the drive hydraulics.

Abstract: A stabilizer apparatus and system for use with recreational vehicles to reduce or eliminate side-to-side swaying and front-to-back shifting. The invention comprises one or more stabilizer components having a frame connector attached to the vehicle's frame, a jack connector attached to the leveling jack and a telescoping stabilizer bar interconnecting the frame and jack connectors. An engaging element, such as a T-bolt, locks the stabilizer bar. The frame and jack connectors utilize a universally configured connector having a base portion, a support bar mount to connect to a clevis on the stabilizer bar and a threaded end to connect to the frame or jack. The invention is configured to automatically raise and lower with the raising and lowering of the vehicle's jack system. The invention can be provided as an easily installed bolt-on kit that is adaptable to a variety of different recreational vehicles and jack systems.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a selectably operable hydraulic means for laterally shifting one end of a non-moving vehicle in order to provide a desired alignment. The present invention is particularly applicable to vehicle-mounted equipment which has an invariant lateral mounting position on the vehicle and which must be laterally aligned with a stationary workpiece axis. An example of such a need occurs with mobile workover rigs used in well maintenance.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad apparatus including a metal frame for attachment to a stabilizer arm and a resilient pad supported in the pocket of the frame and including a clamping plate to hold the resilient pad in the pocket. The metal frame has sidewalls forming a pocket for receiving the resilient pad. At least one elongated securing member extends through the resilient pad having one end secured at one sidewall of the frame and having another head end disposed at the other sidewall of the frame. The head end has a non-circular shape that is accommodated in a like shaped aperture in the other sidewall.

Abstract: A support device for semi-trailers including a leg which has a receiving device, on its lower end. The support leg has a base element with a base plate, whereby the base element is fastened to the base receiving device by a fixing device. The base element is connected by a pivot bearing device with the support leg, whereby the pivot bearing device is located below the damping element. The compression of the damping element is therefore fully decoupled from the pivoting movement of the base element.

Abstract: A ski assembly for a stroller for allowing more proficient movement through snow includes a ski attachment for a stroller assembly having a chair portion, a back portion, a plurality of wheels is attached to the chair portion. The attachment includes a leg having an upper end and a lower end. A ski has an upper surface, a lower surface, a back end and a front end. The lower end of the leg is attached to the upper surface of the ski. The leg is rotatably coupled to the chair portion such that the ski may be positioned in a substantially horizontal lowered position or in a substantially vertical lifted position adjacent to the chair portion.

Abstract: A system for automatically moving a stabilizer of a work vehicle is disclosed. A joystick is connected to an electronic controller, which in turn, is connected to valve drivers to drive stabilizer raising and lowering valves. In one mode of operation, the controller is programmed to move the stabilizers up or down at a rate that is proportional to the deflection of the joystick from a neutral position. If the operator holds the joystick in a certain position or range of positions, the controller enters a second mode in which it automatically raises the stabilizers even if the joystick is released. The stabilizer can be placed in a third mode of operation by moving the joystick rapidly back and forth. When the operator does this, the controller is configured to reduce the ramp rate or damping of its response to joystick movement.

Abstract: A height-adjustable support for semitrailers, having a stationary outer support tube, an inner support tube, which is arranged in a longitudinally displaceable manner therein, and a gearbox output shaft, on which is seated in a rotationally fixed manner a bevel wheel of relatively small diameter which belongs to a bevel wheel gear stage which drives the spindle drive for the purpose of displacing the inner support tube, the drive shaft being hollow at least in its end region opposite the drive side or having a hollow extension fitted thereon.

Abstract: A stabilizer for a heavy equipment machine includes a pair of resilient pad assemblies each having opposed surfaces either of which can be positioned as a ground engaging surface, and a support pin that extends in opposed directions from a stabilizer arm of the machine. Each of the resilient pad assemblies has a respective passage for receiving the support pin for enabling rotational support of the resilient pad assemblies from the support pin. The support of the resilient pad assemblies enables the positioning of either of the opposed surfaces as the ground engaging surface.

Abstract: A stabilizer for a heavy equipment machine includes a pair of resilient pad assemblies each having opposed surfaces either of which can be positioned as a ground engaging surface, and a support pin that extends in opposed directions from a stabilizer arm of the machine. Each of the resilient pad assemblies has a respective passage for receiving the support pin for enabling rotational support of the resilient pad assemblies from the support pin. The support of the resilient pad assemblies enables the positioning of either of the opposed surfaces as the ground engaging surface.

Abstract: An arrangement of a motor on twin landing gears is described. The landing gears are interconnected via a connecting shaft and can be telescoped by starting up the motor. To minimize damage to the motor and at the same time to ensure cost-effective production, it is provided that the motor with its driveshaft engages with the connecting shaft and is supported on a component that is fixed relative to the motor.

Abstract: A manual cranking apparatus for the landing gear of a semi-trailer. The cranking apparatus includes a rotatable mechanism that is permanently connected to the cross-shaft of the landing gear. The rotatable mechanism is adapted to be folded such that, in storage position, the mechanism is positioned beneath the trailer.

Abstract: A kick stand assembly for a baby stroller includes a first link and a second link respectively connected to a rear post of the baby stroller and a kick stand has one end pivotably connected to the first link and the second link is pivotably connected to a mediate portion of the kick stand. When the stroller is folded, the kick stand is stretched outward by pivoting the first and second links, and the other end of the kick stand contacts the ground. The folded stroller is then supported on the kick stand.

Abstract: An automobile pneumatic jack assembly includes at least one pneumatic cylinder assembly capable of lifting a vehicle to a suitable height to allow repairs to tires and other vehicle parts; at least one compressor, at least one distribution manifold assembly, and electrical controls for controlling the operation of the pneumatic jack assembly. The automobile pneumatic jack assembly may include up to four pneumatic cylinders mounted at various locations on an automobile chassis having a frame. The pneumatic cylinder assemblies are preferably mounted to the automobile chassis through the frame by welding, mechanical fasteners, or any other suitable mechanisms.