Abstract: A cinch strap system for securing cargo to a dolly or other type of hand truck having a first and second strap. The first strap has opposing first and second loop ends. A first loop is on the first loop end of the first strap and secures at least two rings to the first strap. A second loop is on the second loop end of the first strap. The second strap is of longer length than the first strap and includes a second strap loop on one end of the second strap. The end of the second strap opposing the second strap loop is a free end.

Abstract: The load securing device for lift trucks includes various embodiments adapted for installation upon powered hand trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks. Each embodiment includes an upright for attachment to the lift truck structure, the upright having a tensioner installed at its upper end or elsewhere opposite the forks of the lift truck. A tensioning element (e.g., tiedown strap, etc.) passes through the tensioner, and a chain and hook extends from the distal end of the tensioning element. The hook of the load securing device is hooked to the load carried on the forks of the lift truck, and the tensioner is tightened to pull and hold the load up adjacent the vertical structure of the lift truck at the back of the forks. Two load securing devices can be used with a powered hand truck for securing a small portable building structure for movement.

Abstract: An assembly jig includes an upper jig frame that is provided above a longitudinal outer edge of a large structure, a lower jig frame that is provided below a longitudinal outer edge of the large structure, a connecting jig frame that connects the upper jig frame and the lower jig frame to each other, three supporting parts for supporting the lower jig frame from below, and a jig leg portion that is provided perpendicular to the direction in which the lower jig frame extends and parallel to a ground surface. The supporting parts are provided at three portions that are respectively located under two end portions of the jig leg portion and under the lower jig frame, and arrangement positions of the supporting parts provided at the three portions form a substantially triangular shape when seen from above.

Abstract: A fastening belt structure for a trolley contains: a first body, a second body, and a third body. The first body includes a female buckle disposed on a first end thereof and its second end mounted on a support post of a first side of the trolley. The second body includes a male buckle fixed on a first end thereof and an engagement unit secured on a second end thereof. The third body includes a first end coupled with a support post of a second side of the trolley and includes a second end inserted through the engagement unit and being a tail segment. The engagement unit includes a connection portion for connecting with the second body, a stopping plate, a first recess and a second recess which are configured to insert the third body, and an engaging plate rotatably coupled with the second recess.

Abstract: An adjustable binding belt set includes a binding belt, a fastening component and a handling bar. The handling bar has a spine tube which is passing through an axial rod. A gear on the spine tube is engaged with a switching component. A first spring hole is defined on a handling component. The first spring hole has a spring component placed into and controls the engagement between the gear and the gear tuner. The fastening component includes a fastening base and a fastening slice. The fastening base has an assembling groove defined thereon. The fastening slice is pivoted on the assembling groove. A gear stopper is extruded from the fastening slice and engaged with the gear. The fastening slice further has a resisting part extruded therefrom. Thus, the binding belt is automatically or manually to fasten the goods on a cart when a user operates the handling bar.

Abstract: A locking bracket for securing virtually any commercial grade hand truck to the cargo bed of a delivery truck or any other surface for safety and security. The locking bracket generally comprises a flat mounting plate, a kick-lever pivotally attached to the mounting plate for kick-release, and a push rod attached to the other end of the lever. The push rod extends to a clamping mechanism including two upwardly protruding spaced blocks housing opposed laterally-closing clamping teeth. In operation, a hand truck is locked in place overtop in a standing position with the center strut of its nose plate clamped between the teeth. Urging the lever forward with one's foot drives the push rod which opens the clamping teeth for quick-kick release of the hand truck.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a utility cart load binder provide for positively securing a load in or to a utility cart, such as a garden cart, wheelbarrow, etc. Each embodiment includes a series of preferably four cords or lines, with each having a cart attachment end and an opposite load securing end. The cart attachment ends of the lines are removably or permanently secured to the upper portion of the side walls of the cart, where they may be extended to a point above the center of the load contained in the cart. A generally central binder attachment fitting (ring, tarp or the like, etc.) is positioned atop the load, with each of the lines then being removably and adjustably attached to the fitting. The lines may comprise elastic bungee cords, or inelastic material as desired, with various cart side wall attachment systems being provided.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for a wheeled chair mainly composed of a movable frame assembled with a seat frame structure of the wheeled chair to be movable in a vertical direction, a hydraulic damper assembled with the seat frame structure for biasing the movable frame upwardly to retain the movable frame in a lifted position in a released condition of the anchoring apparatus, a foot pedal mechanism having a foot pedal assembled with the seat frame structure of the wheeled chair to lower the movable frame when depressed by an attendant, a locking mechanism mounted on the movable frame to be locked by engagement with a stationary element fixed to a floor when the movable frame has been lowered by depression of the foot pedal, and a releasing mechanism assembled with the seat frame structure of the wheeled chair, the releasing mechanism having an operation lever mounted on a back frame structure of the wheeled chair and operatively connected to the locking mechanism to release engagement of the locking mechanism wit

Abstract: Apparatus for tilting mutually stacked boxes is useful when the top edge of a lower box in the stack is in guiding engagement with the bottom edge of an overlying box. The tilting device holds the boxes together in the stack and includes an element which is pivotally attached on or adjacent to a base supporting the stack, and which can be swung out from a first position in which the element extends substantially parallel with one side of the stack to another position in which the element forms an angle with this side. The element has mounted on the top thereof an abutment for abutting with a spring device operative to urge the gripping and holding device against the top edge of the uppermost box of the stack.

Abstract: A support surface or deck (12), and in particular the upper-most support platform (20), of a traveler or cart (10) securely transports television monitors, audio-visual recording or playback equipment, projectors, or other heavy or bulky articles (14). The support surface includes an adjustable safety strap (20) secured to slidable and lockable anchoring devices (24) in a guide channel (26) recessed in a groove (28) in the support surface. The top surface (34) of the guide channel is flush with the deck. A pair of safety strap anchoring devices (24) enter and slide along the length of the guide channel. Each anchoring device is attached to an opposing end (22) of the safety strap which is looped over to secure or harness the article being transported. Each anchor has a set screw (44) for immobilizing the anchor at any desired position within the guide channel and an eyelet (38) with stem (40) for cinching one end of the safety strap thereto with a single bar slide (54).

Abstract: A floor anchor pocket for mounting in a vehicle designed to carry wheelchairs or cargo is described. The pocket is provided with an internally located spring and a specially shaped cut-out so as to provide positive self locking for a tie down strap hook which is insertable therein.

Abstract: Wheelchair and wheelchair occupant restraint and securement system (10) for vehicles in which a track (12,14) in two sections is disposed in spaced apart, parallel relationship on the vehicle floor. A frame securement belt (40) is attached to each of the four corners of the wheelchair frame so that four belts (40) secure the chair to the track sections (12,14). Independent occupant securement is provided with a lap belt (70) which attaches on each side of chair (C) to a track section (12,14). A shoulder harness (90) attaches to the floor behind the occupant of the chair and rearwardly of the occupant separates into two shoulder sections (98) which have buckle loops (102) which secure to the releasable buckle (78,80) of the lap belt (70). A rear stanchion (120) may be provided by attaching the same to the track sections and passing the rearward part of the shoulder harness over the upper part (122) of the stanchion.

Abstract: A wheelchair which utilizes a standing frame assembly which includes an arm rest frame which may be formed integrally or detachably mountable on the wheelchair, and a holding lever is pivotally mounted on the frame between a lower position and a raised position in which it is arranged in front of and above the seat of the wheelchair. A ground engaging member is movable under the action of the movement of the lever, so that it can be moved between a retracted position with the lever in its lower position and a ground engaging position in front of the wheelchair when the lever is in its raised position. A locking device is provided to lock the ground engaging member and the lever when the latter is in its raised position.

Abstract: A wheel chair restraint that includes a bracket that attaches to the wall of a hospital hallway at a desired height. The bracket includes an envelope with a top opening and a vertical slot for receiving a T-shape latch. The latch is tethered to the wheel chair and can be readily connected or disconnected to the bracket. This satisfies the combined safety requirements of keeping a clear pathway through the hallway while also enabling quick disconnect of the latch for emergency evacuation in a catastrophe situation such as a fire.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus for releasably securing a wheelchair to a base, such as the floor of a motor vehicle, is provided. The clamping apparatus includes a frame which is capable of being rigidly secured to the base and a movable clamp which is pivotally attached to the frame and capable of being moved between a wheelchair clamping position and a wheelchair release position. When in the clamping position, the clamp is capable of secure engagement with the wheelchair to prevent relative movement between the wheelchair and the base. When in the release position, the clamp disengages from the wheelchair, thereby permitting relative movement between the wheelchair and the base. Power driven actuating means for moving the clamp between the clamping and release positions is provided.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism for clamping an object to a structural member. The clamping mechanism is particularly adapted for clamping a wheelchair wheel to a loading rack of a wheelchair loader. The clamping mechanism comprises a mounting bracket used for attachment to the structure, such as the wheelchair loading rack, and has a pivot pin fixedly attached thereto. Pivotally mounted with respect to the pivot pin is a handle assembly including a hollow handle with a spring biased actuation plate positioned therein. An actuation button is attached to the plate. The pivot pin extends through a transverse hole in the handle and has a key portion which lockably engages a keyway in the actuation plate. By depressing the actuation button, the keyway in the plate is moved with respect to the key on the pivot pin to an unlocked position so that the handle assembly may be pivoted.

Abstract: Wheelchair restraint apparatus. The apparatus can be utilized to secure a wheelchair in fixed position on the floor of a vehicle without requiring structural modification of the wheelchair or requiring the utilization of tools to attach the restraint apparatus to the wheelchair.

Abstract: A device for locking down a wheelchair or like device having a wheel supported frame structure to a support structure having a fixed eyelet mounted thereon. The lockdown device includes an elongated assembly adjustable as to length and with spaced surfaces thereon for engaging and embracing spaced frame members on a wheelchair, and apparatus for applying force on the elongated assembly when engaged with wheelchair frame members to lock the wheelchair to the support structure.

Abstract: A device for holding a wheelchair stationary on a floor has a pair of notched plates at their rearward ends adapted to abut a transverse barrier upstanding from the floor and to be releasably engaged at their forward ends by a bail fastened to and swinging from the floor to engage the forward ends of the notched plates with sufficient resilient force to lock the wheelchair in position.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which, in the preferred embodiment, is used to secure a wheelchair to a vehicle which is transporting the wheelchair. The apparatus includes an upper securing portion and a lower securing portion operated by a single control element. Two embodiments are described. In a first embodiment the upper securing element includes a sliding plate which engages an upper portion of the wheelchair for one vertical position, and disengages the wheelchair in a second vertical position. In a second embodiment the upper securing element engages the upper portion of a wheelchair by rotation. Both embodiments employ a lower securing element which engages projections on a wheelchair and also grasps the rear axle of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A tilting platform lift device for wheelchairs is disclosed. The device (10) securely holds a wheelchair (14) and tilts the wheelchair (14) backward up to 90 degrees to shampoo the hair of the person (12) in the wheelchair (14). The device comprises a tilting platform floor (18) with attached frame (70), a motordriven hydraulic system (24) which includes double-acting hydraulic cylinder (34), four-way control valve (45), electric motor (50), hydraulic pump (48) and hydraulic reservior (52). System (24) is enclosed in case (26) which also acts as a base for platform floor (18). In operation, a person (12) in wheelchair (14) rolls backward up ramp (16) and is secured to platform floor (18) by chains (22), which attach to the arms of wheelchair (14), and chains (23), which attach to the lower frame of wheelchair (14). Platform floor (18) may be tilted forward and backward by operating lever ( 56).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing conventional and small-wheel, carriage-type wheelchairs comprising an interconnected structure which in a single motion can simultaneously be released and/or engaged by exerting force on an interconnecting member, the apparatus including a handle locking mechanism attached to one end of the interconnecting member and a wheel locking mechanism attached to an actuating mechanism attached to the other end of the interconnecting member.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading a wheelchair or similar object into a vehicle. When in a stored position, the apparatus and wheelchair are fully contained within said vehicle. A first embodiment illustrates use of the apparatus in a rear compartment of a station wagon, van or similar vehicle in which a pair of motor-driven drive links and a pair of drag links are utilized to lift and rotate a chair rack and wheelchair mounted thereon into said vehicle rear compartment. The drive and drag links connect the rack to a carriage which may then be rolled from a rearwardmost to a forwardmost position for final storage of the apparatus and chair in the vehicle. Latching means is provided to latch the carriage in either its forwardmost or rearwardmost positions. A remote control switch and limit switches are used to control power to the electric motor. A second embodiment of the apparatus is designed for use in the trunk of a typical passenger automobile.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a wheelchair having a pair of upright rear frame members has a support adapted to engage underneath the wheelchair in an upright condition of same with the chair pivotal on the support between erect and inclined positions. At least two endless tracks on the support carry same and the wheelchair thereon so that the tracks allow the wheelchair to move on an incline. A frame element pivotal on the support about a horizontal axis transverse to the tracks carries a vertically displaceable transverse mount having outer ends respectively juxtaposed with the wheelchair frame members. An adjustment spindle extending along and rotatable about a horizontal axis through the mount ends adjacent the frame members has oppositely threaded ends at the outer ends engaged in respective mounting blocks axially slidable in the outer mount ends and threaded on the adjustment-spindle ends.

Abstract: A motor vehicle of the van type having the conventional drivers seat removed, and having a powered wheelchair with a reversible seat at the rear of the wheelchair frame, the wheelchair being positioned at the drivers station and directed rearwardly with the seat directed forwardly, and means for releasably anchoring the wheelchair in that location, the wheelchair seat being located back of the frame thereof to permit the occupant's feet to hang free of the wheelchair frame to make them accessible to the pedals of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for restraining a wheelchair in a transit vehicle utilizes a fixed bumper that is adapted to engage the rear portion of a wheelchair wheel in which a movable restraining bumber is adapted to hold the wheelchair wheel in compression between the fixed and movable restraining bumpers. The movable restraining bumper is adapted to move toward and away from the wheelchair and to rotate out of the way when the wheelchair restraint is not in use. A passenger barrier is also adapted to move toward and away from the wheelchair and rotate out of the way when the wheelchair restraint is not in use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a wheelchair and its occupant to the interior of a vehicle is disclosed, in which a pair of elongated flexible tensioning straps are secured at one end to the floor of the vehicle behind the wheelchair, a hood member carried by the intermediate portion of each is placed over the upper peripheries of each of the large wheels of the wheelchair and the opposite end portion slidably extends through a keeper secured to the floor ahead of the wheelchair and thence upwardly where its terminal portion is secured to the wheelchair frame. A section of a restraining belt is carried by intermediate portions of each of the tensioning straps, the sections connecting transversely between the straps to cooperatively restrain the occupant in the wheelchair.

Abstract: A wheel chair restraint system and apparatus. The system includes a foldable seat having a bottom connected to a seat back for movement about a pivot axis between a lowered position and a raised position. The apparatus has a frame base connected to a lower surface of the seat bottom. First and second parallel lock pin supports extend from the frame base and have aligned bores for receiving a lock pin. A guide plate extends from the frame base and cooperates with the first lock pin support to define a space for receiving the wheel to be restrained. The lock pin is movable by a first spring from a retracted position to an engaged position in which the lock pin is supported by the lock pin supports and has a first end protruding beyond the first lock pin support to restrain movement of a wheel. A lever is provided for moving the lock pin back into its retracted position to allow release of the wheel.

Abstract: A speed-lock restraint system for wheelchair systems having a frame assembly for a chair, arm rests and wheels, an inverted U-shaped main channel supported by said frame and extending between a front cross channel and a rear cross channel, an anchor supported from a floor plate having apertures therein, and a pivot arm with diametrically oppositely extending end projections, each of said projections capable of extending within said aperture in alignment and securably relating the wheelchair in speed-locking relation and restraint to a vehicle floor.

Abstract: The safety device consists of a safety belt (33, 34, 35) anchored to the wheelchair (1) to hold the occupant in this wheelchair and a mechanism (12) for securing the wheelchair to the floor (13) of the transport vehicle.Application: to transporting people travelling in wheelchairs by land vehicles, boats or aircraft.

Abstract: A wheelchair and occupant restraint system for use in a vehicle in which a pair of brackets are mounted on spaced apart frame members of the wheel chair. One end of each of a pair of flexible straps are secured to an anchor on the floor of the vehicle and the other end of each strap is releasably secured to one of the brackets. One end of each of a second pair of straps is secured to a respective bracket and the second pair of straps is arranged to releasably secure the occupant in the chair. The straps and brackets are so arranged that forces applied to the second pair of straps are transmitted directly to the floor anchors via the first pair of straps.

Abstract: A bulk storage cart comprising a base, opposing side walls and rear wall secured to said base, a top-gate assembly secured to said side walls and/or rear wall, said assembly including a plurality of protected springs connecting by a corresponding number of cables to a foot plate adapted to be detachably secured to said base, thereby forming a gate for said cart.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus in a vehicle, such as a bus, comprises a post movable from a depressed, horizontally extending position to an upright position. A U-shaped clamp on the upright post engages the front of a wheelchair wheel the back of which is engaged by another U-shaped clamp attached to the vehicle, to hold the wheelchair wheel in compression. A padded arm attached to the top of the post is movable from a retracted position, hanging down alongside the post, to a horizontally extending non-restraining position and then to a restraining position extending across the chest of the wheelchair occupant.

Abstract: A device mounted on the floor or in the side wall of a vehicle for locking simultaneously both wheels of a wheelchair to prevent the chair from moving other than with the vehicle. The device comprises a horizontal bar located above the floor of the vehicle a distance equal to about the radius of the larger two wheels of a wheelchair and parallel to their axis, which bar has mounted thereon a separate pair of horizontal U-shaped brackets, relatively adjustable along the bar for engaging the tires and rims of the two large wheels of a wheelchair, when the chair is backed into the brackets. A single substantially vertical lever is pivoted between the brackets on the bar and is connected by links to oppositely sliding pins to open simultaneously the open sides of the U-brackets which are normally maintained closed by a spring attached to the lever. These locking or holding pins extend behind the rims and between the spokes of the wheels.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a U-shaped bracket forms pivot pins by means of the bent-out end areas of the bracket arms, which pivot pins are insertable (and held by the resilience of the bracket) in recesses of the car container sidewalls. The U-shaped bracket has its respective arms engaging in lateral slots of the container insert. The removable container insert may be lowered into engagement with the U-shaped bracket after assembly of the bracket with the car container, with the dimensioning such that the container insert prevents disengagement of the retaining pins. Outwardly inclined parts of the bracket arms may engage in close fitting elongated slots of the container insert so that the container insert pivots as a unit with the supporting bracket.

Abstract: A railway car includes conventional steps leading from a lower station platform to the floor level in a vestibule. A lift platform adapted to receive a seat or wheel chair is provided to lift a handicapped person who has difficulty going up or down steps. A motor is provided for moving the lift platform over the steps between the lower level and floor level while maintaining it in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A foldable transportation seat includes a seat support, a seat having a bench portion, a pivot pin pivotally mounting the bench portion to the seat support, a bumper support member extending generally outwardly from the seat support adjacent a side of the seat bench and a bumper carried by the bumper support member. The bumper is non-rotatably secured to an elongated rod which is rotatably mounted on the bumper support member. A lever secured to the pivot pin and rotatable therewith is connected to the elongated rod by a cable which is wrapped around the rod. Pivotable movement of the seat bench rotates the bumper from a stored position to an operative position. A seat back is pivotally supported to the seat support and linked to the bench so as to assume an angled position from vertical when the seat bench is in a horizontal position.