Abstract: An apparatus for loading a container or other load onto a truck body or trailer and for removal which includes a lower frame secured to the truck during movement and an upper frame pivotally secured with respect to the lower frame to facilitate loading and unloading. The upper frame has one or more rollers secured to an outermost portion thereof. A flexible drive cable is secured at one end to the lower frame and is secured at the other end to the container structure. The cable passes over the roller or rollers and is moved thereby during loading and unloading operations. The cable utilizes no drive other than merely the movement of the roller device with the upper frame which alters the direction of extension of the cable thereby facilitating loading and unloading of the container or load by use of a cable without any winching operation.

Abstract: A vehicle including a support bed mounts a framework to include a winch assembly, wherein the winch assembly is operative through spaced pivot legs pivotally mounted to the support bed to direct a trailer positioned rearwardly from the framework in a first position to a second position mounted above the framework, with the framework supporting the trailer. The winch including a primary cable mounted to the trailer to project the trailer along a track directed medially of the framework, wherein the primary cable is withdrawn from the trailer in a subsequent operation and mounted to a pivot leg cable to thereafter pivot the trailer and pivot legs to position overlying the support framework when the trailer is securedly mounted to the pivot legs.

Abstract: A roll-off hoist includes a trailer main frame having a forward end defining a first pair of tracks and having a rearward end; a roll-off hoist frame hingedly connected at its rearward end to the rearward end of the main frame to pivot between a horizontal transport position and a rearwardly inclined loading position, the hoist frame adapted to receive a container directly atop and adjacent thereto, the hoist frame defining a second pair of tracks which align with the first pair of tracks when the hoist frame is in the horizontal transport position; a trolley mounted to slide within the first and second pair of tracks; trolley stop means mounted on the trolley for engagement with coacting container stop means on a container; a cable which apparatus anchored to the hoist frame and adapted to pull the container onto the hoist frame; and actuator means interposed between the trolley and the hoist frame for moving the trolley within the first and second pairs of tracks and moving a container connected to the trol

Abstract: The invention concerns a tractor comprising a front frame (1) and a rear frame (5) linked together by a hinge (7) with a vertical pivot and by a power cylinder for the steering of the tractor. In the tractor of the invention, the rear frame (5) consists of an interior body (9) and an exterior body (10) which are telescopically movable relative to each other using a power cylinder (8), the exterior body being provided with a tipping device (11) and a power cylinder (12) for the tipping of a platform placed on the tipping device.

Abstract: A material handling platform is pivotally attached to the front of the material transport vehicle. Actuator means raise and lower the platform. The platform is arranged to tilt relative to the vehicle about a horizontal pivot at the front of the vehicle. A turntable is mounted on the platform. The material handling platform positions roof supports in an underground mine adjacent a long wall mining machine. The roof supports are transported by the material transport vehicle carrying the material handling platform with the longest dimension of the roof support aligned with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. After the roof support reaches the position where it is to be installed, the roof support is turned relative to the vehicle by turning the turntable of the material handling platform so that the longest dimension of the roof support is at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The roof support is then removed from the vehicle by lowering and tilting the platform relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A dump truck or trailer has a side hinged rear door and longitudinal rails for wheeled pallets in order that it may be used, alternatively, for hauling comminuted or palletized cargo. A winch and cable system is provided to assist in movement of the palletized cargo on the rails. A storage rack for pallets is provided.

Abstract: A boat haul vehicle (10) includes lower and upper tiers of adjustable ramps (20-25) and skids (48), (50) and (51), and the ramps and skids include tracks (76). Dollies (55) are mounted to the front portion of each boat trailer, and the track wheels (75) of each dolly have a peripheral shape that is compatible with the tracks (76) mounted on each ramps and skid. Winches (91-94) are connectable to the boat trailers so as to progressively pull each boat and its trailer onto or off of the boat haul vehicle, with the track wheels (75) guiding the front of each trailer on the tracks (76).

Abstract: A roll-back flat-bed truck comprising a cab at the front end and a frame at the rear end and a flat bed secured thereto by securement member. The securement member includes a hinge having a lower hinge half-coupled to the frame and an upper hinge half coupled to the bed and a hinge pin coupling the hinge halves to allow tilting the upper hinge half and bed with respect to the lower hinge half and frame about a horizontal axis. A swivel plate is attached to the frame adjacent to the rear end of the bed. A swivel pin is positioned in an aperture extending through the swivel plate and lower hinge half to allow swiveling of the bed with respect to the frame about a vertical axis. An intermediate support is attached to the upper surface of the upper hinge half to slidably couple the bed thereto to allow for rolling the bed longitudinally with respect to the intermediate support, hinge and frame.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted load hoisting device includes a pivot frame mounted on the vehicle for pivotal motion about a first horizontal axis extending transversely to the vehicle length; a cantilever arm connected to the pivot frame for pivotal motion about a second horizontal axis extending parallel to the first axis; a pivot arm articulated to the cantilever arm for pivotal motion about a third axis oriented parallel to the first and second axes; a pulley mounted at an end of the pivot arm for supporting a cable or the like wound on a winch and attachable to the load; and an arrangement for locking the cantilever arm and the pivot frame together to form a rigid unit pivotal about the first axis. When forming the rigid unit, the cantilever arm is in contact with a stop face on the pivot frame and extends as a longitudinally aligned continuation of the cantilever arm.

Abstract: There is described a load handling device for a vehicle which enables the vehicle to pick up and set down standard ISO containers. The device has a mast pivotally mounted at one end adjacent the rear of the vehicle for movement about a horizontal axis, and a cross-member mounted for movement along the length of the mast, the cross-member including elongate flexible tension elements extending from its ends and provided with load-engaging fixtures at their respective free ends, the device further including apparatus to vary the effective lengths of the flexible tension elements independently or in unison. This apparatus for varying the effective length of the flexible tension elements is advantageously mounted within the cross-member. In use, the load-engaging fixtures are attached to the corner fittings of a container while the mast is vertical and the cross-member is at the lower end of the mast.

Abstract: A material handling platform is pivotally attached to the front of the material transport vehicle. Actuator means raise and lower the platform. The platform is arranged to tilt relative to the vehicle about a horizontal pivot at the front of the vehicle. A turntable is mounted on the platform. The material handling platform positions roof supports in an underground mine adjacent a long wall mining machine. The roof supports are transported by the material transport vehicle carrying the material handling platform with the longest dimension of the roof support aligned with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. After the roof support reaches the position where it is to be installed, the roof support is turned relative to the vehicle by turning the turntable of the material handling platform so that the longest dimension of the roof support is at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The roof support is then removed from the vehicle by lowering and tilting the platform relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A car catcher apparatus is provided which is pivotally mounted to an elevated chassis, a flatbed, or other related structure which protrudes rearwardly beyond the rear wheels of a vehicle such as, for example, a truck. The car catcher includes a frame-like structure which is positioned by an actuator to a raised inoperative position and a lowered operative position. In the lowered operative position, the car catcher is in position to receive impact from automobiles, or the like, during collisions therewith. The car catcher apparatus has particular use with rearwardly-protruding truck structure which is periodically intended to be pivotally lowered to a position at or near ground level. When in the raised inoperative position, the car catcher permits complete and unrestricted downward pivoting of such structure. Furthermore, when positioned the raised inoperative position, the car catcher apparatus permits ready access to the rear wheels, axles, suspension, etc.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted roll-off hoist having a main hoist frame pivotally mounted at its rearward end to a vehicle such as a semi-trailer or truck, and including a pair of hydraulic lift actuators adapted to move the main hoist frame between a horizontal position and a rearwardly inclined position. A hydraulic actuator apparatus is provided for pulling a container onto the main frame of the hoist or setting off the container from the hoist. An extensible and retractable stop carriage is slidably connected to the forward end portion of the hoist main frame. Hydraulic actuator and locking elements are associated with the stop carriage for placing the container in the optimum position for transport on the vehicle. The hoist is capable of handling containers of both the outside rail and the inside rail type.

Abstract: A rubbish segregating and collection system makes use of a transporter that is placed at a town dump. The transporter has several containers to receive different classes of rubbish, each of which containers is removable from the transporter. When filled, the transporter is placed on a carrier and replaced with another transporter. The filled transporter is carried to a central collection and segregation facility where the individual containers tare weights may be determined following which their contents are dumped and inspected as necessary. The segregated rubbish is then transported to the appropriate reclamation centers for each class of rubbish. The preferred type of bottom jaw-like opening individual container is also claimed.

Abstract: A vehicle carrier which may be used to transport compact automobiles behind motorhomes or other suitable towing vehicles and consists of two primary substructures, a main frame and a trailer bed. The automobile which is to be transported can be loaded on to or unloaded from the carrier by a single person since it is not necessary for him to be inside or in close proximity to the vehicle, nor does he have to step down from the vehicle after it is loaded on to the vehicle carrier. The carrier can be easily moved or rolled by hand and also provides means to reduce the road shock and sway which may be transferred from a vehicle carrier to a towing vehicle.

Abstract: A portable and easily maneuverable two-tier storage rack for snowmobiles and the like includes a generally rectangular open framework including a lower horizontal frame member and an upper support platform, both of which are adapted to support a snowmobile, one above the other. The upper vehicle support platform is pivotally connected at one end to the upper portion of the framework between a downwardly inclined loading position in which position a snowmobile may be pulled upwardly onto the inclined platform and an upper storage position in which the other free end of the platform is raised to carry the snowmobile to an upper horizontal position. A second snowmobile may then be pulled onto the lower horizontal frame member for storage directly below the upper snowmobile. A first winch mounted on the rear of the storage rack is utilized to sequentially pull the first and second snowmobiles onto their respective supporting platforms.

Abstract: A dump trailer for transporting containers includes a movable frame that receives an associated container. A support plate operatively engages a fifth wheel of a tractor. Interposed between the support plate and the frame is a telescopic hoist assembly to pivot the frame relative to the support plate. A draft arm also extends between the support plate and frame to guide movement of the frame during the hoisting operation. Loading and unloading of the container relative to the tilted frame is controlled by a cylinder and cable assembly secured to the frame. The support plate and frame also include a series of flanges for locking the frame against lateral and longitudinal movement relative to the support plate.

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 control assembly for moving and guiding a vehicle onto and off of a bed of a towing vehicle includes a plurality of anchors affixed to the bed at various spaced apart locations and pin mounted pulleys releasably received in selected ones of those anchors. A cable from a winch that is located in the forward end of the bed is guided by the pulleys so that a vehicle can be moved onto or off of that bed using the most effective and efficient angles and directions of force that can be altered as necessary to meet the exact conditions encountered by the towing vehicle based on the orientation and position of the towing vehicle relative to the towed vehicle.

Abstract: A refuse collection system having a flat-bed refuse collection vehicle with a releasable container body, and having a refuse loader for loading refuse, a refuse compactor in the container body, a flat-bed container hauling vehicle, and, a container loader on the hauling vehicle for loading and unloading the container, and a refuse container carrying trailer, hauled by the hauling vehicle, the trailer being adapted to carry a refuse container, and a method of collecting refuse using such vehicles and containers.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a truck body having a forward cab section and a rear bed section, the bed section adapted to further provide a plurality of horizontal members, comprising a truck bed, the members positioned atop a rear axle for defining a bed portion for accommodating a boat thereupon. There is further included a rear section of the bed portion hingedly engaged to the rear portion of the frame which is movable from a horizontal position to form the rear portion of the bed to a position so that the rearward most end of the bed moves downward to a position adjacent the ground for slidingly accommodating a boat thereupon. There is further included a winch adjacent the rear portion of the truck cab, the winch including an extendable line attachable to the front portion of the boat so that as the line is winched in, the boat is pulled up the rear ramp member and is slid to a position on the bed portion of the truck.

Abstract: A transport vehicle mounted roll-off hoist having a main frame pivotally mounted on the rearward end of a vehicle such as a semi-trailer or truck, including a pair of hydraulic lift actuators adapted to move the main frame of the hoist between a horizontal position and a rearwardly inclined position. A hydraulic actuator winch is provided for lifting a container onto the main frame of the hoist or setting off the container from the hoist. An extensible and retractable stop carriage is telescopically connected to the forward end portion of the hoist main frame. Hydraulic actuator and locking means are associated with the stop carriage for placing the container in the optimum position for transport on the vehicle. The hoist is capable of handling containers of both the outside rail and the inside rail type.

Abstract: A tiltable trailer is disclosed having a wheel-mounted chassis with a frame element (3) pivotable between a horizontal travelling position and a backwardly-downwardly inclined position. The frame element (3) has longitudinal guide (12, 12') along which a basic frame (2) is displaceable, the basic frame being included in each of a plurality of different add-on units forming a series, and, locking device (16) for securing, at least in the travelling position, the basic frame (2) to the pivotable frame element (3), the trailer further having a winch (23) by means of which the basic frame (2) can be hauled up on the inclined frame element from a position behind the frame element to a position coinciding with that of the frame element, in which latter position the locking device can secure the basic frame to the frame element.

Abstract: A truck dumping and unloading apparatus which is operated by reverse truck motion and is adapted for mounting on a flatbed truck or a pick-up truck. The apparatus includes a single or double-member, open-top sled having at least a primary compartment adapted for containing trash, garbage or refuse, a sled guide mounted on the back of the truck for receiving a cable, one end of which cable is attached to the sled and a traveling block adapted for traveling on the opposite end of the cable and receiving a pair of tire chains or friction mats for deployment beneath the rear wheels of the truck. Operation of the truck rearwardly and traversal of the tire chains or friction mats by the rear truck tires causes the traveling block to traverse the cable and the sled to slide from the truck bed and dump the trash, garbage, bulk materials or refuse, reponsive to tension applied to the cable by the travelling block.

Abstract: A self-loading vehicle is equipped with a carriage movably mounted on a frame. The carriage may contain a plurality of different types of gripping structure in order to adapt the self-loading vehicle to accommodate the loading and unloading of different types of containers. The carriage may be moved on the frame by cables. The carriage includes a gripping structure in the form of a positionable tube carrying coupling members on opposite ends therefor adapted to engage slot-like castings in opposite corners of the containers. In addition, the carriage may also have gripping structure removably mounted thereon in the forms of hooks, lugs, eyes or rings which are adapted to engage cooperating structure on the container to be loaded and/or unloaded.

Abstract: Equipment for loading, moving and feeding round bales having a bale lifting mechanism, a T-bar to move the bales along a trailer bed surface and having a pair of tiltable platforms at the front of the trailer bed. One of the platforms is used to move the bale to the other platform and the second platform cooperates with a feeding drum to unwrap the bale substance in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A truck having a deck unit pivotally connected to the rearward end of a truck chassis rearwardly of the rear wheels, expansible power mechanism connected to the forward end of the deck unit and operable to elevate it to dispose the unit at an acute angle to the horizontal for loading a vehicle onto the deck unit when the rearward end thereof is substantially in engagement with a pavement surface or the like; the improvement comprising a latch mechanism pivotally connected at one end to the deck unit and the other end pivotally interconnectible to the rear wheels, whereby as the power mechanism is expanded to tilt the deck unit as above described, continued expansion operates to compress the conventional springs by which the rear wheels are connected to the chassis and thereby lowers the rearward end of the chassis and, accordingly, lowers the pivot which connects the deck unit to the rear end of the chassis and thereby further decreases the acute angle of the deck unit to the horizontal to facilitate loading

Abstract: The self-loading tilt bed trailer has an elongated tiltable bed normally disposed in a substantially horizontal road traveling position that may be tilted about a transverse horizontal axis to a downwardly and rearwardly inclined position. The bed is pivotally coupled at its front end to a towing tractor for pivotal movement of the bed about a substantially vertical axis. When the bed is tilted steeply enough to raise the wheels completely off the ground so the weight of the bed is supported only by a ground-engaging pad at the rear of the bed and the tractor at the front, actuation of a hydraulic cylinder associated with the pad causes the rear of the bed to be shifted a short distance to the right or left relative to the stationary pad, pivoting about the upright hitch axis at the tractor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a light towable vehicle (1) designed for maneuvering a detachable container (22), such as a skip. This vehicle comprises a support frame (4) and a platform (7) hinged together. It is provided with two wheels (5) on an axle (6) and with a coupling member (3) for being hitched to a towing vehicle (2); it carries a slender mast (8), the lower end (10) of which is pivotally linked to the front end of said frame (4). The mast top carries a pulley (12) for a cable (20) attached by one end to the front end (11) of the platform and by its other end to a winch (21) on the platform (7) for raising the front end (11) of the platform.The frame (4) carries two pivots (14) forming an axis (15) for the pivoting of the platform. This axis (15) is preferbaly near the vertical plane of the center of gravity of the platform.

Abstract: A silo has a guide arranged along the silo container, and the guide has a stop at the upper portion of the silo. A coupling element can slide along the guide, which can be coupled with a tippable loading frame of a transport vehicle by a cable. This arrangement simplifies the loading and unloading of the silo onto or off of the transport vehicle.

Abstract: A trailer of the container roll-on, roll-off type having a self contained power plant thereby being capable of full operation for loading and unloading regardless of the type of towing vehicle or in the absence thereof. The device is multifarious in uses, in that amoung other capabilities, it may be used as an ordinary flat bed trailer when not in use as a tilting roll-on, roll-off trailer. The device is capable of production in a multitude of sizes making it adaptable to a wide range of needs and uses within the financial means of many who previously have been excluded from ownership of such a vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for positively loading and unloading containers onto and off of a truck without relying upon gravity includes an assembly driven longitudinally of the load carrying portion of the truck, actuator means responsive to driver commands, and a latching means carried by the assembly and responsive to the actuator means to cause latching/locking engagement with a container. The container is positively controlled and therefore can be either moved up and down an inclined load carrying portion of the truck or a horizontally disposed load carrying portion.

Abstract: Load-hauling tandem combination formed of a motor driven truck releasably hitched to a wheel-mounted trailer which is self-propelled and self-steerable when unhitched from the truck. A lifting mechanism is provided on the trailer for mounting and removing a container or the like load box on and from its chassis.

Abstract: A handling mechanism for roll-off containers includes an elongated lift frame pivotally connected to a truck chassis, hydraulic tilt rams connected between the lift frame and the chassis, a slide member mounted in tracks along the lift frame, a stationary pulley mounted on the lift frame for rotation in a vertical plane, a movable pulley mounted on the slide member for rotation in a vertical plane, and a pair of container lift rams mounted along the lift frame and connected to the slide member. A cable is connected to the side member, is reeved about the stationary pulley and the movable pulley, and extends to the rear for connection to a container. The lift frame is tilted up and back for loading and off-loading the container. For transportation, the lift frame is tilted to horizontal.

Abstract: An elongate, transportable unit (1) standing upright during use and being intended for transport with the aid of a vehicle (7) provided with a loading bridge (8) which can be turned about a pivot axis located near the rear end of the chassis of the vehicle (7) and extending horizontally and transversely of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. An element (10) is provided with the aid of which a hook-like coupling member can be moved along the loading bridge (8). The transportable uint (1) is provided with an arm (5) which is pivotable about an at least substantially horizontal axis of rotation (6). The arm (5) is provided near its free end (11) with a coupling element for connecting the hook-like coupling member.

Abstract: This application covers a trailer which has platforms at two levels, one for a boat and one for an automobile. It includes a frame supported by wheels, a primary loading platform which rests on the main frame and is pivotally attached thereto so that it can be tilted therewith. An upper or secondary load carrying platform is supported above the primary load platform by four stanchion. Means are provided to pull the secondary load platform down to the first load platform and then pivot the two so that a boat can be pulled onto the upper or secondary load platform. Then, the upper load platform is pivoted about the stanchion to an upright position and locked in place. The secondary or primary loading platforms are then pivoted together and the lower platform can then be loaded, for example, by driving a car up on it. When it is loaded, then the fixed primary and secondary loading platforms are rotated about the pivot so that they rest securely on the main frame.

Abstract: A self-contained trailer for transporting operative or inoperative motor vehicles. The trailer includes a tiltable flat bed for carrying the vehicle, a supporting framework, a towing bar, and an electric winch tilting mechanism. Six low profile wheels are provided to soften ride and to minimize degree of tilt required for loading and unloading. Aerodynamic features, including air scoops and dams, improve handling and fuel efficiency. Steel construction is used throughout for durability. An alternative embodiment is provided which can carry two autos or one very long vehicle. A second alternative embodiment is laterally expandable for hauling extra-wide vehicles.

Abstract: A trailer particularly for loading and unloading hay bales has a pivotal loading carriage at its rearward end with loading forks which can be backed under a bale and used to lift the bale onto the trailer by pivotal movement of the carriage. The trailer includes a longitudinally movable carrier with a releasable fork for moving the bale from the carriage toward a forward end of the trailer, and also for unloading bales by reverse movement of the carrier. A winch and cable drive is provided both for moving the carrier lengthwise along the trailer in forward and reverse directions, and for providing pivotal movement of the carriage when the carrier is received therein.

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: A pivotable arch structure (18) having an integral log bunk (30) is pivotable at one end (P) thereof relative to a main frame (15). The log bunk (30) includes several longitudinally arranged bunk webs (36) which are bolstered by laterally arranged support beams (38) connected thereto. A bumper (40) is arranged adjacent the end of the bunk webs (36) near the pivot axis (22). The longitudinal disposition of the bunk webs (36) promotes longitudinal log travel thereon while the bumper (40) guides logs initially engaged therewith in a direction to promote their subsequent engagement with the bunk webs (36). The longitudinally arranged bunk webs (36) also provide high operator visibility for various pivotal positions of the arch structure (18).

Abstract: A roll-off hoist is mounted onto a vehicle to swing about a pivot at the aft end of the vehicle while the hoist moves along a slide plate supported by the pivot. A piston and cylinder assembly is coupled between the slide plate and the aft end of the hoist rails. As the hoist rails jut from the rear of the vehicle chassis, other piston and cylinder assemblies cause the forward portion of the hoist rails to swing above the chassis. The aft end portion of the hoist rails descends to ground level to receive the forward portion of a roll-off container which is drawn onto the hoist rails by a powerful winch. The piston and cylinder assemblies connected to the forward portion of the hoist rails are used to swing the hoist rails about the pivot while the piston and cylinder assembly in the rear portion of the hoist rails is inoperative to thereby elevate a container with the forward portion thereof extending high above ground level for dumping material in the container from an opening at the aft portion thereof.

Abstract: A boat trailer including a frame having a tongue rigidly connected thereto and an axle with wheels thereon connected to the frame by springs, the frame also having pivotally connected thereto a ramp mounted on the rearward end of the frame on an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tongue of the trailer, the ramp being mounted independently of the wheels supporting the frame, the ramp having the major portion of its length extending forwardly of the perpendicular axis of the frame and a plurality of rollers mounted in the center thereof, and having two flat runners extending parallel and perpendicular to the pivotal axis of the ramp for supporting the weight of the boat.

Abstract: Hoist mechanism for a truck vehicle of the type having a pivotally movable load support frame. Opposed piston hydraulic cylinders are carried by the load support frame. Each of the hydraulic cylinders has a piston rod to which is attached a rotatable sheave. Another sheave is rotatably attched to the load support frame. A cable has one end thereof attached to the load support frame. The cable has portions in engagement with the sheaves and has a free end adapted to be attached to a load. A load is thus drawn upon the load support frame as the hydraulic cylinders are operated.

Abstract: A light weight carriage having a flat bed and a pivotal ramp also includes a winch and counterbalance assembly is first hauled to the roof of a building or other elevated location. Gutter guards are then installed to the carriage and the ramp is placed in its supported inclined position. A separate platform or pallet to which a load is attached, and having a plurality of small wheels thereunder, is connected to the cable of the winch on the carriage and is winched up the wall of the building, over the gutter guards, over a wheel-protecting block on the ramp and into its final position on the ramp. The ramp is lowered and the assembly is used like a dolly to move the load to its final location.

Abstract: A dolly for lifting and carrying dead sows and the like from and in confined spaces, respectively. A platform on castors with a vertical back has a removable pulley, at their adjoinment, through which a cable first pulls the sow horizontally onto the platform and then vertically, after the pulley is removed, along the vertical back. The cable is pulled by a winch attached to the rear side of the vertical back.

Abstract: To unload a lengthy object from a transport trailer, the rear of the trailer is supported by legs and the bogie wheels at the rear are shifted fowardly. As they reach the front of the trailer, they are automatically coupled to the tractor and the tractor is disconnected from the trailer. The bogie wheels continue their forward motion and push the tractor from beneath the trailer. The rear of the trailer is then lowered to the ground and the lengthy object is released from the trailer and slides into engagement with the ground. Thereafter, the trailer is driven forward by the tractor, while coupled to the bogie wheels, until the object is unloaded. The rear of the trailer is then raised by the legs and the bogie wheels are shifted rearwardly to their initial position, whereby the tractor is pulled into coupling engagement with the trailer and the bogie wheels are released from the tractor.

Abstract: A two car carrier truck employs an above-cab tilting platform for the support of one car in transit. A cable winch is located at the rear of this platform with a guide sheave for the cable at the front of the platform assuring a proper fleet angle for the cable being wound onto the winch drum even when the car is in a fully loaded position. Proper layering of the cable on the winch drum is assured and dangerous uneven piling up of the cable is eliminated. The overall length of the transport truck is reduced, driver vision is improved, and car loading time is reduced by placement of the winch closer to the operator's control panel at the rear of the truck. Oil leakage from the winch blowing back onto the truck windshield is eliminated.

Abstract: A system for handling sea containers on a road transport vehicle, the road transport vehicle having a tilting frame to carry the sea container. A brass beam is locked to the sea container and a winch hauls the container up the tilted frame from the ground. Reverse operation lowers the container onto the ground.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cargo loading apparatus for loading a cargo disposed on a first level onto a deck disposed on a second level generally above the first level, the deck having a cargo supporting surface and an end. The cargo loading apparatus includes a platform with a cargo supporting surface for supporting the cargo to be loaded onto the deck, a base which is hingedly connected to the platform, and means for pulling the base and the platform connected thereto onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck. The base is of a sufficient size such that the base and the platform are positionable in an initial loading position wherein the platform is supported generally on the first level and the base extends from the platform generally toward the deck to a position wherein the end of the base is disposed generally above the second level and a portion of the base engages the end of the platform.

Abstract: A self-loading and unloading carpet cart is a light-weight, two-wheeled, tiltable cart having an endless belt conveyor centered above and between the wheels. A dual-drum winch is mounted forwardly of the wheels. For loading a carpet roll on the conveyor, the cart is positioned at one end of the roll with the conveyor aligned lengthwise with the roll. A cable connected to each winch drum is extensible rearwardly along the sides of the conveyor to connect to opposite sides of a carpet roll yoke. The yoke is adapted to engage the remote end of the carpet roll so that the roll can be winched onto the conveyor. A reversible, variable-speed electric motor is drivably connected to the conveyor, wheels and winch via separate clutches. The conveyor, wheels and winch are synchronized so that they can be operated separately or together in various combinations to load, transport, or unload a carpet roll in a variety of situations.