Abstract: A scooter apparatus includes a base plate, with the base plate mounting a steering tube rotatably at a forward end of the base plate for rotation and steering of a front wheel by use of handle bars mounted to an upper terminal end of the steering tube. A seat post adjustably mounts a seat in a rotative relationship relative to the seat post for adjustment of the seat for use by an individual. Rearwardly extending braces directed to the rear wheel axle and to the seat post sleeve fixedly secures the seat post in a rigid orientation relative to the base plate. A modification of the invention includes bifurcated right and left wheel supports mounting a right and left balance wheel in a spring-biased relationship relative to distal terminal ends of right and left mounting arms to permit rocking of the apparatus in use.

Abstract: In an all-terrain baby carriage comprising a frame, a seat or cradle for the baby mounted on the frame, two drum-shaped wheels mounted fore and aft, and a swivelling steering wheel assembly mounted on a hinged frame member. The steering wheel assembly may be moved by the hinged frame member between a hard surface configuration wherein the steering wheel assembly is lowered into contact with the hard surface, with the front drum wheel being out of contact with the hard surface, and a soft surface configuration wherein both drum wheels are in contact with the soft surface with the steering wheel assembly being raised out of contact with the soft surface.

Abstract: A system for mounting, removal, and storage of a snowplow includes a caster removably mounted on the rear crossbar of the plow A-frame. The caster shaft is threaded for adjustability of the vertical position of the crossbar. Front wheels are removably mounted on the right and left ends of the plow blade.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is provided for use primarily in removal of snow from driveways, sidewalks, decks and other locations where snow accumulates and needs to be removed. Such article of manufacture also may be used as a dolly, sled, or a trailer-like device for pulling by a vehicle or snowmobile.

Abstract: A motor or bicycle type vehicles which has floating balance wheels so as to fit all terrain. They may be manually retracted or automatically retracted or lowered; inclosed for all-weather operations or open. An option to run on solar and wind power with retractable collectors.

Abstract: A load transfer assembly is used on a vehicle which has one or more outriggers. The load transfer assembly consists of an axle assembly mounted proximate the outer end of at least one of the outriggers. The axle assembly bears at least one ground-engaging wheel and is selectively pivotable between a first axle support and transport position, with the wheel in engagement with the ground (outrigger retracted), and a second axle storage position, with the wheel out of engagement with the ground (outrigger extended).

Abstract: An outer hollow tube has a rack which can engage a pinion in a crank housing which is clamped to the tongue of a trailer for raising and lowering the hollow tube. An inner hollow shaft is mounted for rotation within the outer tube and carries a steering handle at its upper end. A bracket is mounted to the lower end of the inner hollow shaft and a wheel is mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis to the bracket. An inner shaft extends through the hollow shaft and is connected to a gear train at its lower end for transmitting rotatiion of the inner shaft to rotation of the wheel in the bracket. A crank handle is connected to the upper end of the inner shaft. By manipulating the steering bar and crank handle, the wheel can be steered and driven to move the trailer tongue into a desired position with a socket of the tongue over a ball of a trailer hitch. In this position, the pinion is manually rotated by a second crank handle for raising the tube with respect to the tongue and thereby lowering the tongue.

Abstract: The carriage of the present invention includes front and rear legs pivotally mounted to a frame. The front legs include first roller members mounted to carry the frame along a first directional path and steering roller members are mounted to the rear legs for carrying the frame along a plurality of directional paths to effect steering of the carriage. In addition to the first roller means, the front legs include front steering roller members which are also mounted to carry the frame along a plurality of directional paths transverse to the first directional path to effect steering at the front of the carriage. The front legs may be locked in a plurality of pivotal positions in which the front end of the carriage will rest either only on the first roller members or the front steering roller members.

Abstract: System for connecting an axle bracket of a race vehicle to the chassis of the vehicle. A first connecting member is connected to the axle bracket below the axle and extends forward to the chassis, and a second connecting member is connected to the axle bracket above the axle, and extends rearward to the chassis. This causes both connecting members to be in compression when the front end of the vehicle lifts upon rapid acceleration, and reduces chassis flex and improves the structural integrity of the chassis. The system may also include a wheelie bar connected by a third connecting member at an intermediate point of its length to the rear portion of the chassis. This improves traction of the rear wheels by reducing the load borne by the wheelie wheels when the contact the pavement.

Abstract: A mechanism for connecting a trailing wheel to an implement, incorporates a spring arm which will absorb shock. The tension on the spring is adjustable.

Abstract: A lawn chair which has a wheeled attachment removably mounted thereon at the rear thereof so that the lawn chair can be rendered more mobile and can be especially used as a cart for hauling articles, such as beach equipment, ice chests, athletic gear and the like. The attachment has shaft structure with opposed ends provided with wheels for engaging the ground. The shaft structure is coupled to a lower bracket for attachment to the rear crosspiece of the lawn chair. A strap secured the lower bracket firmly to the upper crosspiece of the lawn chair by an upper bracket which fits over an upper crosspiece of the lawn chair. By cinching the strap, the strap is made taut or placed in tension, thereby removably attaching the lower bracket and the wheels to the lower crosspiece.

Abstract: An auxiliary wheeled support for the rear of a trailer works in combination with the wheeled front trailer jack to increase the maneuverability of the trailer by raising the main trailer wheels off the ground. The invention disclosed swings to a storage position when not in use, and is adjustable to fit a range of trailer heights.

Abstract: A concrete mixing vehicle having a retractable tag axle assembly and a distribution chute is disclosed. To ensure that the tag axle assembly does not come into contact with the distribution chute as the tag axle assembly as it moves between a first ground engaging position and a second elevated position, a limit switch is provided in the control circuit for the tag axle assembly. The limit switch only permits movement of the tag axle assembly when the distribution chute is outside of the tag axle assembly's path of travel as it moves between said first and second positions.

Abstract: A portable wheel-about greenhouse is provided formed with a transparent top portion of double wall insulated construction configured to engage in interfitting relationship with a bed portion also formed of double wall construction providing further insulation to said bed thereby. Said transparent cover portion may be positioned in spaced relationship to said bed portion periodically by means of spacer elements positionable at respective corners of the bed and cover members. At least one pair of over-sized wheels are utilized for ease of portability and convenience in transport of said greenhouse from one site to another.

Abstract: A safety control for a baby's walker comprising a typical baby's walker having a horizontally extending peripheral frame supported on four peripherally spaced apart legs having rollers or wheels and a seat secured to and extending downwardly from the peripheral frame for the baby to sit in, the seat having two apertures for the baby's legs to extend through and to reach the floor when the baby stands and begins to walk, moving the walker as he goes and using the walker as a support and restraint to keep from falling, the walker in accordance with this invention having a motor connected to drive one or more wheels on command to move the walker and the baby in it away from a location of danger such as a electrical outlet, the head of a stairs, an open window, a hot stove, a whirling fan and the like.

Abstract: An invention which prevents the overturning of ALL Terrain Vehicles (ATV's ) when such vehicles are driven up an incline of sufficient grade so as to cause the lighter-weighted front end of the vehicle to rear backwards causing a backward overturn. This invention, which consists of a tire attached to a bracketing system, which in turn is mounted to the rear of an ATV, provides a stabilizing support to the rear of the vehicle in incidences of imminent overturn. The device is easily attached to most ATV's of different manufacture, and do not interfere with the operation of the vehicle when driven on flat or slightly hilly surfaces.

Abstract: A chassis member with rear wheels and a battery compartment has a detachable connection with an upright front wheeled support. The front wheeled support has a steering handle assembly pivotally connected thereto which can be locked in upright position or swung rearwardly into a folded position parallel with the front wheeled support, or pivoted forwardly for use as a dolly-type handle. An electric motor is mounted on the front wheeled support and has lead wires to the battery and to a switch operated by a belt tightener providing driving power when a hand lever is depressed but providing free wheeling when the lever is released. The lead wires for the battery are of a length and have disconnects which allow the battery to be carried on the person if desired. The cart is adapted to receive a removable seat and when knocked down consists of the chassis member, the front wheeled support, the battery, and the seat if the latter is used.

Abstract: An assembly of lift arms and mounting structure together with simultaneously functioning stabilizers provides improved material handling apparatus for application to small, relatively lightweight vehicles. This apparatus comprises structure for giving the load engaging portions of the lift arms an extended outreach capability, as and when required. The outreach capability in one embodiment is achieved utilizing a traveling base for the lift arms and in another the lift arms comprise telescoping parts. In either case the base for the lift arms may have directly connected stabilizers which preserve balance of the lift arms and the underlying vehicle. The apparatus disclosed features a particularly useful and rugged lift arm assembly having general utility in the material handling art.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle comprising a chassis to which are coupled main wheels and relief wheels mounted on retractable supports and adapted either to increase the gauge of the main wheels of the vehicle, or to be retracted inside the width gauge of the chassis resting only on its main wheels. The main wheels are connected to the chassis by way of a soft suspension, whereas the left and right relief wheels are connected to their respective support by rigid elements only.

Abstract: A vehicle for attachment to a conventional auger to render the auger self-propelled comprises a frame having front driven steering wheels and rearwardly extending sleeve members into which stub shafts attach to the axle of the auger can project to integrate the axle of the auger and the vehicle. The vehicle includes liftable rear ground wheels which can allow it to be separately maneuverable and can be raised to allow the wheels of the auger to act as the rear wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle can be formed into a utility truck by the attachment of a truck portion having ground wheels into the sleeves in place of the stub shafts, with the auger removed.

Abstract: A wheel lift device for use on an auxiliary wheel and axle assembly on vehicles to increase the load carrying capacity and stability comprises a retractable wheel assembly adjustably positioned by a piston and cylinder configuration for engagement with the ground.

Abstract: A foldable utility cart has a hauling body convertible between erected and folded conditions and tiltable between upright hauling and upturned nonhauling positions. Wheels are connected to the hauling body so as to engage the ground and movably support the body when in its erected condition and upright hauling position, but not support the body when in its folded condition and upturned nonhauling position. An auxiliary support carriage is connected to the hauling body and disposable at transport and stored positions respectively when the hauling body is tilted between its upturned nonhauling and upright hauling positions. When the carriage is disposed at its transport position, it is engaged with the ground so as to support the hauling body freestanding without operator assistance in its upturned nonhauling position out of contact with the ground thereby facilitating conversion of the hauling body between its erected and folded conditions and transport of the body to and from a storage location.

Abstract: A foldable wheel support enables setting in operative position or retracting supporting wheels for boats even in high sea conditions, without disassembling or reassembling, and with space saving on the boat. The support has a first tube secured to the boat to which a second tube carrying the wheel is hinged such that the first and second tubes can be aligned. A third tube is inserted inside the first and second tubes, enabling folding or holding the first and second tubes in aligned position. A rope, and optionally a handle, enable folding and unfolding.

Abstract: A lifting and maneuvering device for motor vehicles is disclosed, including an auxiliary wheel assembly mounted adjacent to the front and/or the rear wheels of the vehicle. Vertical drive means raise and lower the auxiliary wheel assembly from retracted position to an operative extended position in which the front and/or rear wheels are lifted off the vehicle supporting surface. The orientation of the auxiliary wheel assembly is adjustable to permit driving of the wheel assembly in a manner which will rotate the vehicle.

Abstract: A trailer comprising a load bearing section, a wheel carrying assembly and a draw bar. The load bearing section and the wheel carrying assembly are relatively displaceable between a conventional towing position (FIG. 1, FIG. 5) and a position in which the wheel carrying assembly supports the trailer in a substantially vertical disposition (FIG. 3, FIG. 7) for stowage.

Abstract: A high clearance, variable load transfer axle assembly is mounted between the forward steerable and rearward drive wheels of a transit mixer truck to selectively support a portion of the weight of the truck and its load. A drive shaft extends longitudinally beneath the truck to the rearward drive wheels, with the load transfer assembly having an auxiliary frame pivotably mounted adjacent its forward end to the truck's main frame beneath the drive shaft. Wheels are mounted on a laterally extending axle member of the auxiliary frame, and the auxiliary frame pivots on a lateral axis relative to the truck's main frame between a raised position and a lowered load support position. Variable force applicators positioned between the auxiliary frame and the truck's main frame control the pivoting of the auxiliary frame between these two positions.

Abstract: An excavator can be moved in a step-like manner employing its boom and stepping feet or it can be arranged for conventional driven wheeled movement. The excavator includes a supporting frame with outwardly extending supporting arms on which first wheels and/or stepping feet can be mounted. A superstructure is positioned on the supporting frame and the boom is articulated to the superstructure. A second wheel is supported on the superstructure and can be moved in the vertical direction between an active position resting on the ground on which the excavator is supported and an inactive position spaced upwardly from the ground. With two first wheels on one side of the supporting frame and the second wheel in the active position on the opposite side, conventional three-wheel driven movement can be achieved with the second wheel effecting the steering of the excavator.

Abstract: This stowable trailer is arranged to take little floor space for stowage while avoiding recourse to a collapsible frame with its inherent disadvantages. This stowable trailer comprises a rigid frame, a pair of stowage wheels attached on one side of the frame to roll the trailer on them while it stands upright on that side. The trailer is provided with road wheel units which are pivotally retractable, so as not to project from the bottom of the trailer in their stowed-away position, and with handles to help rolling the trailer on the stowage wheels.

Abstract: A detachable wheeled dolly or hybrid roller skate device for separable connection to the base portion and the handle of relatively large and heavy wheelless power driven handle manipulated machines is disclosed whereby an upward push on lifting the handle tilts the machine from out of surface contact and allows the roller skate device to swing under the machine. A subsequent lowering of the machine allows the roller skate device to support the machine, whereby a downward push on the handle tilts the machine out of surface contact and facilitates transport of the machine from one location to another as required. The centroid or center of mass of the hybrid roller skate device is located so that the roller skate device will swing under the machine to be supported.

Abstract: A system for raising and lowering an auxiliary retractable wheel train of a truck trailer to permit neutralizing the braking mechanism of the wheels of the auxiliary train when the latter rises. A selection valve for rising and falling of the auxiliary retractible wheel train cooperates with a relay slide valve which, according to whether it is opened or closed, allows or cuts off the flow of braking fluid in the piping across which relay valve is mounted.

Abstract: A third axle is provided with auxiliary wheel mounts at opposite ends. Auxiliary cantilever leaf springs are fixed at their rear ends to the third axle and are pivotally connected at their forward ends to anchor plates which are mountable on the main rear axle, using the existing or similar U-shaped bolts normally used to attach the rear chassis frame support springs to the rear axle. Load transferring brackets secured to the chassis frame rest against the auxiliary springs intermediate their ends to transfer a predetermined portion of the load to the auxiliary wheels under all load conditions. The brackets are clamped to the chassis frame by bolts which bear against the top and bottom surfaces of portions of the frame to eliminate drilling, welding or otherwise modifying the frame.

Abstract: The crane or excavator includes a revolving superstructure which is supported on a carrier frame for rotation about a vertical axis by means of a turntable. The superstructure carries a linear hydraulic motor which includes a downwardly directed, normally retracted, piston rod having a support pad at its lower end. A secondary ground engaging frame positioned endwise of the carrier frame includes an upper reaction surface. The main frame includes a side positioned shelf also having an upper reaction surface. Both reaction surfaces are within the swing path of the linear hydraulic motor. In operation, the linear hydraulic motor is positioned over one of the reaction surfaces and the piston rod is extended into a load transferring contact with the reaction surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing road vehicles from slipping sideways and going out of control while operating on snow or ice-covered roads comprising a pair of small steel discs mounted on a common shaft journaled on an arm pivoted to an axle of the vehicle and having mechanism for selectively lowering them from a normal raised position into a road-engaging position when snow or ice conditions are encountered.

Abstract: A load-carrying vehicle provided with lifting devices to raise and lower loads, comprising a chassis mounted on road wheels, load raising and lowering devices supported by the chassis, at least one additional road wheel articulated with respect to the chassis, and power operated devices operable to move each additional road wheel in an arcuate path from an inoperative position within the normal width of the vehicle to an operative load bearing position in engagement with the ground beside the road wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: In the present construction the tongue wheel is mounted on a strut assembly for pivotal movement from an upper carrying position with the wheel above the tongue to a lower working position with the wheel below the tongue. A lever is insertable in a socket on the strut assembly to pry the wheel down to its working position and lift the tongue off the trailer hitch of the towing vehicle. The same lever is insertable in a different socket in the strut assembly to steer the tongue wheel during manual maneuvering of the trailer. A stand or foot is extendable from the strut assembly to support the tongue independently of said wheel when desired. When the tongue wheel is shifted to its carrying position above the tongue it may be locked in such position to prevent theft of the wheel.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle which includes, in a first design, the feature of extra wheels for subtracting the load weight on existing wheels, which in another design includes the feature of coil spring rimmed wheels, which in a further design includes the feature of a pair of coil springs between the wheel assemblies and the vehicle chassis, and including manual controls for adjusting the coil spring compression force, which in still a further design includes the feature of including manual controls for independently raising or lowering each wheel of the vehicle, and a still further feature includes sets of leaf springs in crossing longitudinal and transverse directions located between the wheel assemblies and the chassis.

Abstract: A wheeled patient support includes a platform secured to the unit laterally beyond the periphery of the unit and substantially below the patient supporting surface with a rolling surface mounted to and beneath the platform so that an attendant can stand on the platform and treat the patient while the patient is being wheeled to the area of treatment.

Abstract: A removable frame for reduction of axle loads for heavy vehicles is disclosed herein. The frame includes a pair of lever arms pivoted to each other at one end with adjustable biasing means between the free ends of the lever arms. One of the lever arms has at least one wheel supported thereon while the other arm is rotatably connected to a support member adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame. A centering mechanism normally maintains the lever arm in a predetermined position on the support member and accommodates rotation with respect to each other.

Abstract: A trailer having a rear central guide post and primary rear load carrying wheels which can be elevated to transfer ground contact to caster wheels and lower the trailer bed so that the trailer can be readily maneuvered while the trailer is backed on the caster wheels to assist in properly aligning the trailer beneath a leg-mounted pallet frame for containers having a center guide slot for receiving the guide post, whereupon the primary wheels are lowered to lift the pallet frame free of the ground for transport on the trailer.

Abstract: A booster dolly for use by tow trucks is disclosed. The booster dolly is useful where a blowout or wheel bearing failure in a trailer has occurred as might happen to submersible boat trailers. The apparatus incorporates in the preferred embodiment an axle brace which supports slidable mounted V-shaped pillow blocks. They are moved along the axle brace to locations where they then support the axle of the failed trailer thereabove. One of the two pillow blocks stands taller than the other and it is provided with a downwardly extending portion which adjustably connects with a tandem brace. The tandem brace is adjustably maintained at some distance below the axle brace. The tandem brace is drilled with appropriate mounting openings to receive a set of dolly wheels thereon, the dolly wheels mounted on removable stub axles and being pin fixed in position. This apparatus enables a failed trailer to be carried on the dolly.

Abstract: Heavy load-carrying vehicles such as concrete trucks occasionally require the temporary addition of extra load-carrying wheels in order to reduce load concentrations transmitted to highways to within allowable limits as set by statute and/or regulatory agencies in various states. This invention is directed to a load-carrying unit adapted for attachment to the frame of a heavy load-carrying vehicle such as a concrete truck or the like for mounting outside of both sides of the frame thereof for movement between retracted and load-sharing positions. The load-carrying unit includes first and second wheel assemblies which are movable between the retracted and load-sharing positions independently of each other, each wheel assembly including wheels mounted for rolling engagement with the highway and for rotation about an approximately vertical axis located forwardly of the wheels.

Abstract: A container transport system in which a trailer has primary rear load carrying wheels which can be elevated to transfer ground contact to caster wheels and lower the trailer bed, and in which a leg-mounted pallet frame has a center guide slot into which a central guide post at the rear of the trailer is maneuvered while the trailer is backed on the caster wheels to assist in properly aligning the trailer beneath the pallet frame, whereupon the primary wheels are lowered to lift the pallet frame free of the ground for transport on the trailer.

Abstract: A loading bar is mounted on a leaf spring of a racing vehicle rear axle suspension system to increase traction on the vehicle tires during acceleration. Strut tube and strap members are mounted in a spaced relationship on the vehicle leaf spring rearwardly and adjacent to the vehicle axle by a pair of U-bolts and reinforcing plates. The tube and strap members extend rearwardly from the axle and are joined at their extended ends by a wheel bracket and a strut tube adjusting channel. The strut tube extends in an upwardly angled direction between the adjusting channel and axle, with the strap member being generally parallel with respect to the ground or racetrack. A wheel or roller is mounted on the wheel bracket and is spaced above the ground when in static condition. The loading bar is readily adjustable on the leaf spring to change the traction aiding effect thereof.

Abstract: A castor wheel, preferably of the swivel type is mounted at the distal end of a leg support which is in turn connected to pivot on an axle transverse and beneath the tongue of a trailer. Means are provided to connect a winch associated with the trailer tongue to the leg support opposite the castor. The application of force through the winch pulls the castor wheel downward beneath the trailer tongue, thereby adjusting the elevation of a hitch mechanism carried by the trailer tongue.

Abstract: An automatic undercarriage system for a motorcycle or the like is disclosed, for balancing of the same at still or low running speeds, including a pair of wheeled arms mounted on the frame of the motorcycle and operated by hydraulic cylinders by a displacement pumps connected to the motorcycle transmission so that when the motorcycle starts moving said undercarriage is lifted, and including means for lowering it when the motorcycle is sharply braked and/or comes to still.

Abstract: A removable frame for reduction of axle loads for heavy vehicles is disclosed herein. The frame includes a pair of lever arms pivoted to each other at one end with adjustable biasing means between the free ends of the lever arms. One of the lever arms has at least one wheel supported thereon while the other arm is rotatably connected to a support member adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame. A centering mechanism normally maintains the lever arm in a predetermined position on the support member and accommodates rotation with respect to each other.