Abstract: A rail loading train for transporting long welded rails includes a device at the end of the rail loading train for anchoring the rails. The device includes a plurality of insertion devices each being provided for anchoring a single rail and having an inserting opening and a rail stop. Each insertion device has two clamping jaws which are spaced from one another in a direction extending perpendicularly to a rail web of the rail to be clamped, for forming the inserting opening. At least one clamping jaw is equipped with a clamping device for contacting the rail web and for automatic force-locking connection to said rail web, effective against a direction of insertion. Both clamping jaws are constructed for being spaced from one another for releasing the force-locking connection to the rail web.

Abstract: A cargo container having a floor and a peripheral wall structure extending upwardly from the floor and bounding a cargo storage space. The peripheral wall structure includes a plurality of side post assemblies. The peripheral wall structure further has a plurality of panels each having an inside surface facing the cargo storage space and an oppositely facing outside surface. Each of a plurality of side post assemblies has a body with a vertically extending length and a “U” shape as viewed in cross section taken transversely to the length of the body. Each side post assembly is secured to at least one of the panels and has: a) a base with a width; b) first and second legs projecting respectively from the first and second base ends; and c) first and second flanges projecting laterally oppositely respectively from the first and second legs. Each side post assembly further has a reinforcement plate that is secured to the base to reinforce the base.

Abstract: A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, having a structural support framework of generally rectangular shape with first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members. The storage pallet includes a means for holding a boat that is width adjustable and height adjustable and includes a plurality of folding bunks that are mounted on and supported by two or more of the cross-members. The storage pallet includes a means for holding a car, which includes a first automobile tread plate and a second automobile tread plate supported by the first and second side members of the structural support framework. The dual-use automobile storage pallet can include an optional pair of forklift tine guides.

Abstract: A boat loading system includes a powered extendable shaft mounted on a boat trailer and including a receiver mounted to a terminal end portion of the extendable shaft. A coupler or insert member is fixed to the bow of a boat and projects therefrom. To couple the receiver with the coupler, the extendable shaft is extended and the receiver aligned with the coupler. As the extendable shaft is extended, the coupler or insert member enters the receiver and engages a locking mechanism provided for therein. As the coupler or insert member is moved into the receiver, a locked condition is realized causing the coupler or insert member to be locked within the receiver. Thereafter, the powered extendable shaft is retracted and in the process, pulls the boat onto the trailer, positioning the boat in a loaded position on the trailer.

Abstract: A trailer and vehicle restraining apparatus therefore providing secure attachment of at least one vehicle to the trailer. The apparatus has a body with a flange extending outwardly therefrom with a restraining member being received for slidable movement along at least a portion of the body between a receiving position and a restraining position. A finger extends outwardly from the restraining member for movement relative to the flange. When the restraining member is in its receiving position, a first gap is defined between the finger and the flange, and when the restraining member is in its restraining position, a second gap is defined between the finger and the flange. The second gap is less than the first gap to facilitate restraining the vehicle to the trailer.

Abstract: A portable component assembly device for extending the length of the pickup bed for hauling objects longer than the bed of the pickup is adapted to the receiver hitch attached to the rear end of a pickup with a primary support bar inserted within the receiver hitch with a first upright horizontal support bar extending upward from the primary support bar beyond the tailgate to support objects up to ten feet in length with a second upright horizontal support bar connected to the primary bar having a second upright horizontal support bar extending upward from the secondary support bar to support objects longer than ten feet. Each first and second upright horizontal support bar includes a set of adjustable width anchor chocks attached to each support bar, with the second upright horizontal support bar including running lights with brake and turn indicators connected to the vehicle wiring system by a wiring harness.

Abstract: A locking device for use with a snowmobile trailer and tie down bar wherein the tie down bar is removably attached to the trailer via a tie down screw for securing a snowmobile to the trailer. The locking mechanism having a housing including a center portion and at least one flange portion. The housing defining an opening in a bottom side thereof for receiving a portion of the tie down bar and the tie down screw, the housing being positionable over the tie down bar and tie down screw for preventing access to the tie down screw. The housing further defining at least one lock opening for receiving the shackle of a lock for securing the housing to the tie down bar.

Abstract: A method for transporting a recreational vehicle, such as a motorcycle or snowmobile in the cargo box of a pickup truck in a fashion that enables the tail gate of the pickup truck to remain closed. A first step involves providing a pickup truck having a cargo box with an open end closed by a tail gate. A second step involves placing the recreational vehicle in the cargo box of the pickup truck with a rear portion of the recreational vehicle protruding past the open end. A third step involves positioning a support into the cargo box adjacent to the open end. A fourth step involves lifting the rear portion of the recreational vehicle onto the support until the rear portion is elevated sufficiently to provide clearance to enable the open end to be closed by the tail gate.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting cargo includes a rotatable support arm and at least one bracing arm that extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from the longitudinal arm. No more than one of the bracing arms contacts and supports a corner of the cargo. At least one of the bracing arms preferably includes an extendable assembly for providing at least partial support of the cargo. The extendable assembly may include, for example, a sleeve and a movable structure located within the sleeve, wherein the movable structure may be extended from the sleeve to contact the cargo.

Abstract: A modularly extendable container system for transporting wind turbine blades is disclosed. The extendable container system includes at least one module configured to be connected to other modules. The module includes a box-shaped frame and corrugated side walls attached to the frame. The extendable container system further includes a connecting member positioned at each end of the module for connection between the module and the other module to extend the length of the container system.

Abstract: A system is provided for the integration offreight transportation from the producers work site to the freight carrier, including any intermediate carriers using carriers adapted for carrying motor vehicles. The system of the invention allows a producer to load a module at the work site, move the module directly from the work site to a vehicle carrier for a return trip, which it would normally make empty, carrying general freight. The present system adapts vehicle carriers for carrying general freight by utilizing a portable module that is carried by the vehicle carrier in substantially the same way as a vehicle to carry general freight. The system of the invention is applicable both to rail vehicle carriers and ships especially adapted for carrying vehicles as well as to over-the-road vehicle carriers.

Abstract: A combine header transport trailer including a wheeled frame for endwise transport of a combine header. An elongated header support bar is positioned at one side of the trailer and is normally supported upon a pair of posts or supports which extend upwardly from one of the frame members of the trailer. The header support bar is adapted to engage the underside of the header adjacent the forward end thereof. The lower rearward end of the header is supported upon a pair of brackets. The header support bar and the brackets are positioned at opposite ends of pivot arms which are adapted to pivotally move the combine header from a substantially horizontally disposed position to a substantially vertically disposed position. As the header is pivoted to its substantially vertically disposed position, the lower end of the header moves inwardly with respect to the trailer to stabilize the trailer by centering the weight of the header on the trailer.

Abstract: A combine header transport may be rapidly and easily adjusted to support a wide variety of kinds and shapes of headers for transport. The transport includes an inclined bracket having a slotted sloped surface. A rail having a plate affixed thereto overlies the sloped surface and a second plate underlies the sloped surface. The underlying plate has an offset at one end which receives a first coupling to the overlying plate, and a second hooked coupling couples the other ends of the plates together. When the second coupling is relaxed, the rail may be readily slid along the sloped surface to effect rapid and simultaneous adjustment of the rail in both the transverse horizontal direction and in vertical elevation, and the adjustment may be accomplished without a wrench or other tool.

Abstract: The invention includes an elongated frame member connectable to the eyebolt at the bow of a boat. A pair of brackets, are respectively connected to upper and lower ends of the frame member. One of the brackets supports a transversely extending rod receiving socket, and the other bracket supports a transversely oriented rod journal bearing, the socket and the journal bearing having the same longitudinal axis. An elongated rod member is slidably positioned in the journal bearing and has at the lower end thereof a locking element which is adapted to selectively co-act with either the journal bearing or the socket. A rod receiver member is connectable to the forward end of a trailer and includes a pair of spaced apart, longitudinally extending brackets defining therebetween a rod receiving pocket and having end portions flared in opposite senses to as to define a relatively wide rod receiving yoke.

Abstract: A combine header transport may be rapidly and easily adjusted to support a wide variety of kinds and shapes of headers for transport. The transport includes an inclined bracket having a slotted sloped surface. A rail having a plate affixed thereto overlies the sloped surface and a second plate underlies the sloped surface. The underlying plate has an offset at one end which receives a first coupling to the overlying plate, and a second hooked coupling couples the other ends of the plates together. When the second coupling is relaxed, the rail may be readily slid along the sloped surface to effect rapid and simultaneous adjustment of the rail in both the transverse horizontal direction and in vertical elevation, and the adjustment may be accomplished without a wrench or other tool.

Abstract: A tie-down mechanism for securing a snowmobile to a trailer wherein the trailer has an elongated track member embedded in the upper surface thereof which defines an elongated opening in the upper end thereof. The tie-down mechanism comprises a bolt having a head portion which is received in the channel of the track member so that the threaded shank thereof extends upwardly therefrom. An elongated ski bar is mounted on the bolt above the track member and has end portions which are adapted to be positioned over the skis of the snowmobile. An actuating lever is threadably mounted on the bolt above the ski bar and is pivotally movable between locked and released positions. When the lever is in its locked position, the ski bar is drawn into engagement with the skis of the snowmobile to maintain the snowmobile in place on the trailer.

Abstract: There is provided a system for locking skis of a snowmobile to a platform. The system includes a shaft having a lower portion secured to the platform and an upper portion for supporting an adjustment nut and a handle that rotates about the upper portion. The upper portion of the shaft has threads at its outer surface. Also, a bar is situated below the adjustment nut so that it may be adjusted between a first position where the bar holds the skis against the platform, and a second position where the bar releases the skis. In particular, the adjustment nut changes its vertical position when rotated about the upper portion of the shaft and, thus, is capable of adjusting the vertical position of the bar as well.

Abstract: An ATV tie down rack system for securing an ATV to a trailer or the bed of a pickup without requiring tie-down straps. The inventive device includes a tube member, a center bracket having two apertures extending from the tube member, a first support member attached to the tube member, a second support member attached to the tube member opposite of the first support member, a catch member having a U-shape rotatably positioned within the tube member, a pair of angled members extending orthogonally from the distal ends of the catch member, a first ratchet having a first strap, and a second ratchet having a second strap. The first strap and the second strap are slidably attached to the catch member and the angled members for allowing them to be easily moved away from the path of the tire of the ATV. The first ratchet and the second ratchet are utilized to tighten the respective straps about the tires of the ATV thereby retaining the ATV upon the trailer or pickup.

Abstract: A snowmobile trailer with an open, flat trailer bed and hold down assemblies to accommodate one or two snowmobiles. The hold down assemblies include hold down brackets fixed to the trailer bed and laterally aligned across it. The brackets are spaced back from the front edge of the trailer bed a sufficient distance so that the struts holding the snowmobile runners are located between the brackets with the bottoms of the snowmobile skis in full contact with the trailer bed. Hold down rods extend between the hold down brackets and cooperate in pairs to straddle the snowmobile struts to restrain the snowmobiles from movement on the trailer.

Abstract: A clamping system and device for securing a recreational vehicle or appliance to a support surface. The device comprises a base plate mountable on the support surface. An end effector is coupled to the base plate, the end effector being actuatable between a clamped and unclamped position. A transfer mechanism is coupled to the end effector in operative relation to the base plate wherein the transfer mechanism actuates the end effector between the clamped and unclamped position for securing the recreational vehicle or appliance to the support surface.

Abstract: A self-propelled grain combine head is transported on a wheel supported trailer having an elongated lower support bar on which is mounted a pair of slidable head support units each having a bracket supporting a repositionable support member. Each support member has peripherally spaced different support surfaces for receiving frame members of different combine heads, and each bracket and corresponding head support member have a plurality of sets of alignable holes for receiving a pair of removable cross pins. A pair of hold down units are also slidably mounted on the lower support bar, and each unit carries a manually actuated ratchet winch having a flexible hold down strap. Each strap is connected to a combine head by a hook which may also receive a claw-type hook and a cross pin.

Abstract: A stabilizing arm for stabilizing and securing an all-terrain vehicle in the bed of a pickup truck, which stabilizing arm includes in a preferred adjustable embodiment, a support typically selectively pivotally or rotatably and slidably disposed in a support sleeve mounted on a drawbar typically fitted to a conventional truck trailer hitch. A support arm projects from the top end of the support and terminates in a fixed or pivotable ball coupler designed to couple to an ATV ball attached to the all-terrain vehicle. In a preferred embodiment a clamp is threaded in the typically box tubing support sleeve and selectively engages the box tubing support for securing the support in non-sliding relationship with respect to the support sleeve.

Abstract: A web retractor including a spring biased spool upon which is mounted a web. The distal end of the web includes a connector to releasably engage a watercraft to hold the watercraft atop a boat trailer. A release lever is connected to the retractor pawl allowing the spool to rotate and web to be extended. A crank is attached to the spool axle and when engaged rotates the axle to tighten the web. The crank is normally positioned in an unengaged position allowing the spool to rotate without crank movement.

Abstract: There is provided a system for locking skis of a snowmobile to the upper surface of a platform. The system includes a stationary shaft having a lower portion secured to the platform and an upper portion for supporting an adjustment nut and a crank handle that rotate about the upper portion. The upper portion of the stationary shaft has multistart or multilead threads at its outer surface. Also, a lock bar is situated below the adjustment nut so that it may be adjusted between a first position where the lock bar holds the skis against the platform and a second position where the lock bar releases the skis. In particular, the adjustment assembly changes its vertical position when rotated about the upper portion of the shaft and, thus, is capable of adjusting the vertical position of the lock bar as well.

Abstract: This invention is an automatic boat to trailer latch permitting a one-person operation by a person either in the boat or in the water behind it, in light or in darkness, which allows that person to align the boat's bow with the latching mechanism, without sacrificing control of the boat.

Abstract: This invention is an automatic boat to trailer latch permitting a one-person operation by a person either in the boat or in the water behind it, in light or in darkness, which allows that person to align the boat's bow with the latching mechanism, without sacrificing control of the boat.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for attachment to a boat trailer and for securely latching onto the U-bolt typically found on a boat bow includes an integral weldment providing a pair of oppositely-disposed side plates and a cooperating support plate positioned therebetween. Assembled to the side plates are a pair of alignment cones which help to guide and direct the bow of the boat and in particular the U-bolt into the latching mechanism. The support plate defines a receiving channel having a closed base and an open entrance. A pair of spring-biased latching jaws are pivotally attached to the support plate on opposite sides of the receiving channel and are normally positioned in a closed and latching condition. Each latching jaw includes a tip portion and the two tip portions are oriented so as to extend inwardly toward each other and across the open end of the receiving channel.

Abstract: A jet ski trailer locking apparatus for use with a jet ski trailer having a plurality of horizontally oriented longitudinal supports which define a platform. Also included is at least one jet ski with a seat portion. A securement mechanism is included with a horizontally oriented bar. Further provided is at least one securement pin for coupling the securement mechanism to the trailer. By this structure, the securement mechanism may be coupled to the trailer via the securement pins so as to abut the seats of the jet skis thereby precluding the theft of the jet skis.

Abstract: The present inventions discloses an apparatus that may be used to quickly and easily adapt a typical snowmobile trailer and hold down system to a clamping type system. This system may then be used to hold and secure not only snowmobile but all terrain vehicles and lawn tractors to the bed of a trailer. These objectives are accomplished by the use of a clamp like device that bolts to the bed of a utility trailer. This clamp is used in conjunction with the commonly used retaining bar typically used to secure the skies of a snowmobile to the trailer. The clamp of the present invention provides a quick and secure way to fix the vehicle to the trailer and can be easily locked to deter the theft of the vehicle when it is left unattended.

Abstract: A transport wagon includes convertible support brackets for alternatively carrying different pieces of farm equipment, such as a grain platform or a corn header. Each convertible support bracket has a first support member pivotally connected to a second support member. The first support member has a support surface and can move between a first position for supporting part of an article to be carried and a second position for allowing the second support member, which has a support surface, to support part of a different article to be carried. The brackets can be slidably mounted on the frame of the transport cart. The brackets can be moved to one position for transporting a first article such as a grain platform. The brackets also can be moved to a second position for transporting a second article such as a corn header.

Abstract: A device for releasably holding down the skis of a snowmobile onto the floor of a flatbed trailer comprising a U-shaped channel, with a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings formed therein for adjustably receiving longitudinally spaced members, a handle pivotally connected to the channel for drawing tight in an over-center manner a strap entrained over and under the members, and an elongated tube placeable over the channel and under the strap, the tube ends of which engage and hold skis upon pivotal rotation of the handle in one direction effecting a tightening of the strap over the tube, opposite rotation of the handle loosening the strap such that the tube can be removed from over the skis.

Abstract: A spring activated securing device having a "J" shaped bent hardened steel rod 4 which passes thru the eye-bolt located at the bow of a boat, thereby securing the boat to a trailer equipped with a bow roller assembly. And two side plates used to contain the said "J" shaped bent rod. And a "U" shaped bent plate which acts as a triggering device for the "J" shaped bent rod.

Abstract: An outboard motor packing structure convertible to a display stand, having a rectangular parallelepiped formed with rod members, which rod members include first side rods on both right and left sides connecting the front and back rods, in which an end of each first side rod is detached from the front rods and connected to the bottom rods when the packing structure accommodating an outboard motor therein is converted to a display stand by disjointing parts of the rods, wherein the outboard motor is in the same position as when installed in a boat.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting a grain combine header and a row crop header of an agricultural harvesting implement having bolsters connected to wheels and a longitudinal tube extended between and connected to the bolsters. A longitudinal head rest extends between and is located above the bolsters. Swing arm assemblies mounted on the bolsters support the head rest for movement from an up position to a down position. Holders mounted on the tube are adapted to engage a portion of the header when the header is located on the head rest.

Abstract: An snowmobile transport aid including a vertically disposed panel having a series of legs orthogonally disposed thereon is detachably affixed to the bed of a pickup truck for the purpose of securing a snowmobile in the truck bed during transport. The legs of the snowmobile transport aid slidably engage a series of leg engagement members having a series of pins locking the legs to the truck body. An alternate embodiment includes a flexible fabriclike panel affixed to the truck using straps and tensioning devices.

Abstract: A shipping container for dunnage, such as automotive engines, is disclosed having a rigid frame and a pair of spaced apart dunnage support members which are secured to the frame. The dunnage support members each have upwardly extending portions which are adapted to abut against and support selected areas of the dunnage. These upwardly extending portions are constructed of a material formed by the isothermal reaction of isocyanate and a resin which are selected such that the elastomeric material resulting from the isothermal reaction is essentially devoid of entrapped air bubbles. A method for forming the dunnage support members is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combine header transport having a wheeled chassis with front and rear axle units, at least one longitudinally extended rail interconnecting the axle units, and a second rail spaced transversely from the first rail to support the combine header during transport, the improvement comprising interconnecting at least one end of the first rail to one of the axles in a manner to allow the one axle to oscillate relative to the first rail thereby allowing the wheels to be more evenly loaded when the unit is traversing uneven roads.

Abstract: A work transportation apparatus including a base member having a supporting base on which a work is placed and moving to a predetermined direction, a fixed stop disposed on the base member and projecting above the base member to a predetermined height to hinder movement of the work on the supporting base, a moving stop protruding on the base member and vertically movable over a range from an upright position to hinder movement of different types of work to a withdrawing position moved down in the vicinity of a height of the supporting base, and a counterweight for exerting a force sufficient to lift the moving stop to the upright position.

Abstract: A trailer for elongated, generally flat objects, such as sailboards, includes trailer base having at least two wheels, and a superstructure above the base, the superstructure having a plurality of members constructed and arranged to support horizontally at least one of the objects.

Abstract: An improved boat trailer winch mechanism that involves an adjustable triangular assembly comprising a first and second vertical support means attached to each other at the apex and to the tongue of a boat trailer forming the base. Extending rearwardly from the adjustable triangular assembly is a novel bow engaging mechanism capable of pivoting and adjusting such as to make contact on both sides of a boat hull. Cantilevered upward and forward from the triangular assembly is a third support member and manual winch with strap and hook closure. Preferably, the strap is directed downward to the tongue and selectively to the proper height through the rear structural member to the triangular assembly such as to insure proper tension when loading or transporting a boat on the boat trailer. Such a boat trailer winch allows the loading of a small pleasure craft onto a boat trailer without leaving the boat and risking getting wet in less time than previously known boat winches.

Abstract: A trailer capable of carrying a boat and vehicle in a dual load mode of operation wherein the boat is mounted rearwardly of the vehicle in an inclined position with the bow of the boat above portions of the vehicle being carried. The trailer is also convertible into a single load mode of operation wherein the boat is carried low in a conventional orientation by lowering a supporting boat carriage into a collapsed position near the frame of the trailer. The trailer is provided with a boat carriage which is connected to the frame of the trailer and supported by a lifting mechanism which causes the boat carriage and any supported boat to shift rearwardly when they are moved from the collapsed position into the extended raised position. This rearward movement automatically shifts the weight of the boat carriage and any supported boat rearwardly to counteract the loading associated with a vehicle on forward portions of the trailer.

Abstract: A carrier mounted on a wagon running gear supports a combine head for transport to a desired location. The carrier has a pair of support assemblies attached to the wagon bolsters and a longitudinal support member. Each support assembly has a back stop and arm adjustably mounted on a beam. The support member is attached to each arm. The combine head rests on the support member and back stops.

Abstract: An improved tree transport trailer (10) which is adapted for use with hydraulic tree spades without additional jacks or reinforcement, comprises a frame (12) and a plurality of carriers (34 and 36) mounted for pivotal movement about offset axes (40, 44) between a loading/unloading position in direct stopped engagement with the underlying surface and a transport position out of engagement therewith. An actuator (46) is provided for effecting pivotal actuation of the carriers. A trailer (80) incorporating a second embodiment with independently actuated pivotal carriers (96) is disclosed.

Abstract: A transport trailer 10 for moving a combine harvester header including a frame 12, support wheels 14 rotatably journalled on the frame 12, and hitch member 26 on the front end of the frame 12 for attaching the trailer 10 to a draft vehicle. One or more generally vertical guides 28 are attached to the frame 12. A generally horizontal guide 30 is attached to the frame 12 and extends outwardly from each generally vertical guide. A header support structure 32 is supported by a generally vertical guide 28 and a generally horizontal guide 30. Attaching devices 66 are provided for attaching a header to the support structure 32. A hydraulic cylinder 60 is attached to the frame 12 and the header support structure 32 to move the support structure 32 along a vertical guide 28 and simultaneously along a generally horizontal guide 30.

Abstract: An apparatus for transportation, positioning and sealing a container used for receiving irradiated fuel from beneath a loading and unloading pit of a nuclear installation including a cart which is successively brought through a hall underneath a loading preparation station, underneath a removal station for removing the plug from the container, and underneath a penetration shaft providing the connection between the loading and unloading pit and the hall where the cart travels. The cart includes a framework placed on a rolling platform with a sliding and rolling support therebetween, and guided between side rails on the walls of the hall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for handling, transporting, and disposing of low level radioactive waste materials which utilizes reusable, separate, and removable lifting means and tie-down means. Mechanical design of the lifting means and hold-down means prevent the inadvertent use of either for the improper purpose.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trailer for simultaneously carrying a wheeled motor vehicle and a boat. The trailer uses vehicle ramps mounted forward of the trailer wheels to provide a platform upon which the motor vehicle is carried. An inclined hull supporting structure is mounted at the rear portion of the trailer so that the boat can be carried with the bow positioned above the motor vehicle. The trailer has a frame which is slidably adjustable upon a wheel carriage to allow shifting the load for varying load conditions. The trailer is constructed to allow loading and launching of the boat independent of whether a motor vehicle is thereon.

Abstract: The safety cradle is adapted to releasably secure an outboard motor for storage and transport and is particularly adapted for mounting in the cargo portion of an open or paneled truck. The cradle includes an upright transverse pivot brace securable at one end thereof to a support structure such as the truck sidewall, with a pair of pivot points at its opposite free end, and an elongated support arm having a motor supporting portion. The arm is pivotally secured to the brace at the pivot points and is rotatable between a forward secured position and a rearward release position. A bracket is also provided which is securable to the flat bed of the truck in front of the pivot brace at a location to engage the free end of the pivot arm. The bracket includes a base and an upright bearing a transverse lock bar and a transverse C-shaped member below the lock bar. The C-shaped member is adapted to engage the drive shaft housing of an outboard motor.

Abstract: The device is formed with flanges at right angles to each other which can engage the edge and side of a solar panel and be secured thereto. The device has a handgrip thereon for manual handling of the solar panel during transportation and installation. The device has openings therein for securing the solar panel in place during transportation and at installation.

Abstract: A ground transporter for air launched missiles. The transporter is constructed by bolting two pairs of "H" beams across a flat-bed trailer. The bolts are applied through holes in the bottom flanges of the "H" beams. A pair of missile handling units are then bolted to each pair of "H" beams. The missile handling units are bolted at each of their ends to the top flanges of the "H" beams. Steel bushings add structural support to the bolt holes through the wooden beams of the trailer bed and hillside washers are used on the bolts through the "H" beams and the side "C" channel rails of the trailer bed.