Abstract: An arrangement for a vehicle, for loading and unloading a transport load on or from the vehicle, vehicle includes a support member having a surface onto which the transport load can be located and a ground engaging wheel assembly. At least one wheel of the wheel assembly is positioned proximate to the support member and the arrangement has at least one height adjustment device for operatively engaging the transport load with the at least one wheel. As the vehicle is moved with the transport load engaged with the wheel, the transport load is able to move across and/or along the support member, in the direction in which the vehicle is moved, by rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a rotative platform powered manually through a hand crank or motor connected to a worm gear as the system motive force. Each of the arm bar lift is connected to a worm screw shaft providing synchronization as each arm bar rotates from the load position to the travel position. The device can rotate 360 degrees keeping a level platform through its entire rotation. This level platform rotation can only be achieved by having both arm bars connected and kept in time with each other with the worm gears and worm screw.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transporting a container on a trailer. In some embodiments, the containers are modular, and the trailer can accommodate one or two containers. In some embodiments, the trailer has a U-shaped platform that can be lowered to slide inbetween the bottom of the containers and the roadway for purposes of loading the containers. The trailer can then be restored to a transport position for moving the containers over a roadway.

Abstract: A pallet jack with a pallet engaging fork having separate and independently movable first and second fork arms connected to independently controlled and operable first and second fork arm elevating means, for lifting a pallet loaded with a stack of items so that when the stack of items leans and is out of balance one fork arm can be elevated higher than the other to compensate and restore balance to the stack of items.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle that is employed in retrieving, transporting and delivering portable storage units (“PSUs”). The vehicle can achieve retrieval and/or delivery within tight spaces via telescopic frame and hoist assemblies. A rearward support assembly is included for stabilizing the entire apparatus during both retrieval and delivery. The vehicle can take the form of either a trailer or an integrated vehicle. The various components of the present invention, and the associated method will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A trailer that can be lowered to the floor or ground for loading, and after the trailer is loaded, it can be elevated to a height appropriate for transportation. Six elements are required for the taller to operate: a chassis, two axles (torsion bars), four pivoting arms, four hubs with wheels, two hydraulic cylinders, and a manually operated hydraulic or electric pump.

Abstract: The trolley includes a member which supports the shoe of a loaded rack. The member has a horizontal limb which extends beneath the shoe and first and second housings each having vertically adjustable casters. One of the housings is connected to the member while the other has a clamp for attaching the housing to the horizontal limb of the member. As the casters descend, the shoe rises with resulting raising of the foot from the floor on which the rack rests.

Abstract: The invention is a transporter for moving a rolltainer, a trolley, and various other multi-wheeled containers that roll on a surface. The transporter utilizes lever-assisted rotating forks to lift and position the container to provide maximum traction, stability, and safety. The transporter utilizes hub motors for increased maneuverability and to eliminate drivetrain elements. The transporter is configured to keep transporter structure between the operator and the load during al operative modes to maximize operator safety.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for controlling automatic lifting and lowering type platform that can correct the inclination of a mobile power generator and that can always maintain the level while carrying out automatic lifting and lowering of the generator. The apparatus includes vertical outer cases which are extended or withdrawn in the horizontal directions from or into both sides at both ends of the chassis ?; vertical inner cases which are inserted into the vertical outer cases and extended or withdrawn in the vertical directions; and an allotter which allots output to jacks so that inclination detected by an angle sensor can always be corrected.

Abstract: A trailer for transporting a freight container is comprised of a frame having a front frame section which is adapted to be coupled to a suitable road vehicle. A pair of displaceable horizontal side beams are secured to the front frame section and are provided with a hingeable rear gate formed by a pair of hinge arms. Each of the side beams has a suspension assembly to support a tandem wheel arrangement. Retractable vertical lifting piston cylinders are secured to a portion of the front frame and to the pair of hinge arms and are actuable to lift the pair of horizontal side beams and its wheels above a ground surface. Laterally extendable piston cylinders are also secured to the front frame and the hinge arms to displace the horizontal side beams outwardly and inwardly with respect to one another when lifted off the ground surface.

Abstract: A system for oilfield service equipment transportation and placement comprises a street-legal truck having a tool skid handling system and a tool skid. The tool skid may be offloaded from, and loaded onto, the truck, by means of the tool skid handling system, while requiring only a single person to carry out the loading or offloading. Preferably, the tool skid holds all specialized service equipment for carrying out a particular job at a wellsite, for example running a string of casing or other threaded connection tubulars. The tool skid handling system has a hydraulically powered arm with a hook on the end, and enables one person (namely, the driver of the truck) to load and offload the fully loaded tool skid with no additional assistance. Exemplary methods for using the system are also disclosed.

Abstract: When a lift moves up, the lift is moved by a lifting guide under an urging force of urging means in a direction opposite to a direction of movement of a hanger. Consequently, a synchronizing bar of the lift approaches the hanger and makes contact with a front surface in the direction of movement of the hanger in a sure and also soft manner, thus resulting in synchronization between the hanger and a self-propelled lifting carriage, regardless of a relative speed between the hanger and the self-propelled lifting carriage. Therefore, because no excessive impact is applied to the synchronizing bar and thereby a necessity to provide excessive strength in the synchronizing bar and the neighboring part thereof is eliminated, the self-propelled lifting carriage can be avoided from becoming large in size or being increased in weight. In addition, acceleration, deceleration, and quick stop of the self-propelled lifting carriage also become easy.

Abstract: A sliding deck for carrying loads in transit and both lifting or lowering the loads includes a spaced pair of pivoting outer tubular tower members having hydraulically operated cylinders interior to a pair of telescoping tubular inner members located interior to the outer tubular tower member in which the pivoting of the tower members is controlled about a pivot by a supporting hydraulically-operated cylinder. A friction-relieving feature for accommodating movement of the interior telescoping member may include a Teflon brand wear pad fixed on the inner surface of the fixed outer tubular tower member. Together, the fixed outer tubular member and the sliding interior tubular member form a pivoting tower-like support member at an incline relative to the truck bed.

Abstract: A system for loading cargo containers into a storage hold, and offloading cargo containers from the storage hold, especially of a vehicle, such as an aircraft. The system includes at least one guide rail and a motorized platform, onto which cargo containers are loaded, cooperating mechanically with the guide rail. The guide rail guides the cargo laden motorized platform into the storage hold, and the motorized platform deposits the cargo upon remote command. The motorized platform has a chassis; a power source; a control module controlling drive motors of the wheels of the platform; and means for reciprocating at least a portion of an upper surface of the platform sufficient to elevate a load placed thereon above the guide rail height.

Abstract: A device for assisting in the loading and off-loading of oil well tubulars from a trailer comprising a frame, a bottom side and a top side defining a bed. The bed comprises a front and a back defining a longitudinal axis. A bin retaining the tubulars may be formed by upright members and attached to the frame. At least two horizontal pipe support members may be oriented transverse to the bed of the trailer and raising-lowering means may be provided for the horizontal pipe support members. The horizontal pipe support members may be raised in near simultaneous manner. The raising-lowering means may comprise a ram member comprising an extendable piston, wherein the piston extends and retracts in parallel alignment with the longitudinal axis of the trailer. The raising-lowering means may further comprise cable members attached at a first end to the piston, and attached at a second end to the horizontal pipe support members, and may comprise a plurality of pulleys.

Abstract: A distribution system (100) is disclosed. The system includes the steps of: providing (105) a multi-level pathfinder with a containment cavity having a ground level cell and an elevated level cell; configuring (110) the containment cavity to receive containers; and loading (115) the containment cavity with a first container and moving the first container vertically to allow a second loading of a second container. This system provides a simple, robust and efficient automatable buffer to load and unload, a container between a chassis and rail or port terminal and/or at distribution hub.

Abstract: An adapter device to be used with a standard roll-off truck to allow said truck to lift and transport standard front-load containers; said adapter device comprising a rigid support structure adapted to engage with the bed of the roll-off truck; an engagement structure integrated with the support structure and adapted to be engaged by a hoist mechanism of the roll-off truck; and a lift structure integrated with the support structure and comprising a pair of parallel forks adapted to engage with the standard lift fittings of the front-load container.

Abstract: A dolly is disclosed for a semi-trailer that has a compromised structure due to a load shift or an accident. The semi-trailer dolly can also be used to extricate a semi-trailer stuck under a bridge without damaging the wheels or tires of the semi-trailer. In accordance with an important aspect of the present invention, the dolly is configured to provide transverse support of a semi-trailer in an area between the rear axles of the semi-trailer and the front of the semi-trailer. More particularly, the dolly is configured to provide a uniform transverse lifting force to a semi-trailer in an area between the rear axles of a semi-trailer and the front of a semi-trailer where a structural failure of the semi-trailer is likely to occur. The semi-trailer dolly includes a removable saddle and a wheeled cart that includes lifting mechanisms. The removable saddle can be removed from the wheeled cart and positioned under the trailer.

Abstract: A combined boat and jet ski towing trailer includes a jet ski support ramp on the arm that connects a trailer body to the towing vehicle. The jet ski supporting ramp is inclined and oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the trailer body to facilitate loading and unloading.

Abstract: A vehicle that includes a first self propelled steerable structure having a first portion, a second self propelled steerable structure having a second portion and a tensioning device connected to the first and second self propelled steerable structures. Whereby the tensioning device is configured to allow a load to be compressed and lifted between the first self propelled steerable structure and the second self propelled steerable structure.

Abstract: A patient transporting device having a mobile IV pole comprising a wheeled base, a mast, and a gas spring. Actuating the gas spring retracts the base with little or no effort on the part of a user. With the base retracted the IV pole can be positioned for engagement to a bed, gurney, or wheelchair. The IV pole may be releasably attached to one or more supporting mounts on the bed, gurney, or wheelchair to take the weight off of the wheeled base. This weight relief allows for easy retraction of the base by the gas spring. The supporting mounts can be pulled close to the bed, gurney, or wheelchair by biasing mechanism.

Abstract: An adjustable hopper for aiding in the transportation of old roofing material, such as shingles, to a refuse dumpster is herein disclosed. The hopper is inwardly tapered towards a false bottom and has a manually actuating release lever for vacating the contents through said false bottom. The hopper assembly is mounted on four height-adjustable leg assemblies manipulated by a handle. The hopper and leg assemblies are mounted on a support frame with heavy-duty caster wheel assemblies at each of four corners. The support frame is constructed so as to enable the entire hopper assembly to be positioned about a conventional refuse dumpster with a minimal amount of clearance.

Abstract: The invention is a transporter for moving a rolltainer, a trolley, and various other multi-wheeled containers that roll on a surface. The transporter utilizes lever-assisted rotating forks to lift and position the container to provide maximum traction, stability, and safety. The transporter utilizes hub motors for increased maneuverability and to eliminate drivetrain elements. The transporter is configured to keep transporter structure between the operator and the load during al operative modes to maximize operator safety.

Abstract: The invention is a vehicle and equipment hauler attachment for pickup trucks. It allows a standard pickup truck to haul vehicles and other equipment such as zero turn radius lawn mowers and ATVs above the bed of the pickup truck while preserving storage and other towing options. The invention comprises a framing system to support the apparatus and to attach it to the bed of the pickup truck; a ramping system to aid in moving the vehicles and equipment; a decking system to support the vehicles and equipment; and a lifting system utilizing hydraulics and a winch.

Abstract: The device of this invention includes a frame assembly, a support bracket with an opening connected to the frame assembly, a first spring pivotably connected to the frame assembly, and a control mechanism. The control mechanism can be positioned into a first condition where an end of the spring is engaged to the opening in the support bracket and a second condition where the end of the spring is disengaged from the opening.

Abstract: A pallet jack having first and second turn radii includes a support frame having a first end and a second end. The support frame is positionable between a raised position and a lowered position. A main wheel connects to the support frame proximate the first end while a first extensible wheel connects to the support frame proximate the second end. The distance between the main wheel and the extensible wheel define the first turn radius when the support frame is in the raised position. A ground engaging device attaches to the support frame between the main wheel and the first extensible wheel. Positioning the support frame towards the lowered position, the ground engageable device engages the ground and the extensible wheel disengages the ground. The second turn radius is thereby defined by the distance between the main wheel and the ground engaging device, which is less than the first turn radius.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for moving a shelving assembly. The apparatus includes support legs that are connected to the shelving assembly. Jack assemblies are connected to the support legs and are moveable to engage the ground and lift the shelving assembly off the ground. The jack assemblies include wheels so that, when lifted off the ground, the shelving assembly can be moved over the ground with the moving apparatus attached to it.

Abstract: A steering device for decreasing a turning radius of a pallet jack includes a ground engaging member connected to a support member of the pallet jack between a main wheel and an extensible wheel. The load supporting member of the pallet jack is positionable between a raised position and a lowered position. A first turning radius of the pallet jack is defined by the distance between the main wheel and the extensible wheel. While the extensible wheel engages the ground when the support frame is positioned towards the raised position, positioning the support member towards the lowered position engages the ground engageable member with the ground causing the extensible wheel to disengage the ground. The main wheel and the ground engageable member then define a second turning radius which is less than the first turning radius.

Abstract: A material delivery support device is provided for supporting a tubular delivery system from an outermost end of an extendable boom arm. The material delivery support device includes a rigid support arrangement having an upper rigid portion attached to the outermost end of the boom arm, and a lower rigid portion secured to the tubular material delivery system below the upper rigid portion. A flexible support assembly extends between the upper and lower rigid portions and surrounds the tubular material delivery system. The tubular material delivery system is substantially supported from the upper rigid portion of the rigid support arrangement.

Abstract: A load lift control system for efficiently elevating and lowering a load placed upon a trailer. The load lift control system includes a control unit, an air bladder unit attached to a trailer and inflatable by the control unit and a support unit attached to an upper end of the air bladder unit, wherein the support unit elevates and lowers a load placed upon the support unit when the air bladder unit is inflated and deflated.

Abstract: Provided is a freight loading system of a trailer including: a loading container having a loading section in which freight is loaded; a conveyor installed at the loading section, and conveying the freight into the loading container using a drive motor; a palette on which the freight is loaded to be conveyed by the conveyor; a palette up/down cylinder installed at the loading section; a palette lifting member for lifting the loading palette over the conveyor using the palette up/down cylinder; a palette fixing part for fixing the loading palette lifted over the conveyor by the palette lifting member; a freight fixing cylinder for pressing and fixing the freight loaded on the loading palette; and a pressure supply apparatus for supplying hydraulic or pneumatic pressure to operate the palette up/down cylinder and the freight fixing cylinder.

Abstract: A load-carrying system for vehicles comprises a secondary load support member adapted to be spaced above and extending over at least a portion of the primary load support member. Support means are provided to support the secondary load support member in a first position above the primary load and in a second position where the secondary load support member is moved relative to the primary load to enable access to the primary load or part thereof. The secondary load support member may be hinged to the support means to allow rotation between the first and second positions. Alternatively or additionally, the secondary support member may be moved on tracks between the first position and second position. In one embodiment, the secondary support member may comprise two portions hingedly engaged and rotatable one onto the other. The support means may include telescopic posts and struts, rams or links providing a lifting and/or rotating capacity in movement from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A wheeled bogie unit is engageable with one end of a chassis of a treatment plant to support that end of the chassis above the ground for the suspended transport of the plant. The bogie unit has a chassis, at least one wheel set supporting the chassis, a lifting cradle mounted on the chassis and having a projecting end which is engageable with the end of the plant chassis, a support and guide surface provided on the projecting end of the cradle which is engageable with a lifting surface provided on the end of the plant chassis, in order to suspend one end of the plant chassis above the ground, and a slide mounting the cradle on the bogie chassis for relative slidable movement between a lowered position and a raised lifting position. In the lowered position, the end of the plant chassis is standing on the ground adjacent thereto. In the raised lifting position, the end of the plant chassis is lifted off the ground and is supported by the support and guide surface of the lifting cradle.

Abstract: A trailer for transporting a container provided with lifting holes is disclosed. The trailer has a generally U-shaped frame, the front thereof being provided with a hitch for removably attaching the trailer to a tractor, the generally U-shaped frame being shaped and sized to receive the container therein, the frame being provided with wheels on each side thereof. The trailer also includes a plurality of retractable lifting members, each retractable lifting member being positioned proximate a lifting hole of the container when the container is received within the frame, the retractable lifting members being movable between an inoperative position where the lifting members are disengaged from the lifting holes, and an operative position where the lifting members engage the lifting holes and are extendable to lift the container. A controller is also provided for controlling the lifting members.

Abstract: A trailer 10 includes a frame 12 having a central axis 14 spaced between rear wheels. A plurality of storage units 20 are supported on the trailer frame, with each storage unit supporting a plurality of objects thereon. Each storage support has a support axis 22 substantially parallel to the frame central axis. A carriage assembly 24 rotates the plurality of storage supports, and a lift mechanism 30 raises and lowers the carriage assembly.

Abstract: The present invention shows a portable elevated vehicle display that may be lowered for a vehicle to be loaded on a display platform. By extension of a hydraulic cylinder in a parallelogram structure, the display platform and the vehicle may be raised into the air. Thereafter, the display platform and vehicle may be rotated and displayed. A slidable frame inside a portable base allows the display platform to be lowered very close to the ground for placement of the vehicle thereon prior to being raised into the air. Leveling jacks level the portable base in which the slidable frame is located. Outriggers and cables provide horizontal support in all directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pallet truck comprising a lifting device, which is mounted on the axle of two wheels, and having a supporting frame, which is mounted on two rollers, provided with two bearers and is displaceably connected to the lifting device. The lifting device has a lifting pump mounted on a console which is placed on a support that is, in turn, mounted on the axle extending between both wheels. A rod is mounted on the lifting pump, and the lifting pump has a piston rod whose head projects upwardly out of the housing of the lifting pump. A roller is mounted at the rear end of each bearer, and the bearers are connected to one another at the front end via a crossbar. A holding frame having a socket is provided on the front end of the bearers and is mounted in an articulated manner on the head of the piston rod. A two-armed linkage is mounted on both sides of the console.

Abstract: A transportable device, such as a cart, for transporting and elevating an imaging media cartridge into a press printer may include a base platform, first and second elevation members disposed thereon, a panel disposed between the first and second elevation members, and first and second elevator platforms. The panel may include a pair of opposite vertical faces along which the elevator platforms slide to mutually exchange elevations by vertically sliding the platforms in opposite directions. The device may be used for a method of transporting and elevating an imaging media cartridge into a press printer at an installation height above a floor. Additionally, the device may be used for a method of removing and storing an imaging media cartridge from a press printer at an installation height above the floor.

Abstract: A roller mechanism for transporting loads over a surface, the roller mechanism including a body, at least one roller assembly that permits the body to move in at least one translational direction, the roller assembly being rotatably connected to the body, and a lifting mechanism attached to the body such that the body is selectively rotatable relative to the lifting mechanism, wherein the lifting mechanism can be operated to lift the roller assemblies out of contact with the surface.

Abstract: A steering device for decreasing a turning radius of a pallet jack includes a ground engaging member connected to a support member of the pallet jack between a main wheel and an extensible wheel. The load supporting member of the pallet jack is positionable between a raised position and a lowered position. A first turning radius of the pallet jack is defined by the distance between the main wheel and the extensible wheel. While the extensible wheel engages the ground when the support frame is positioned towards the raised position, positioning the support member towards the lowered position engages the ground engageable member with the ground causing the extensible wheel to disengage the ground. The main wheel and the ground engageable member then define a second turning radius which is less than the first turning radius.

Abstract: A material handling vehicle including a truck body and a fork assembly adjacent the truck body. A link arm extending between the truck body and the fork assembly has a proximal end and a distal end. A first pivot pin is fixed to the body and pivotally links the proximal end of the link arm to the body. A second pivot pin is fixed to the fork assembly and pivotally links the distal end of the link arm to the fork assembly. At least one of the first and second pivot pins includes an eccentric body interposed between ends. The eccentric body defines a first axis, and the ends define a second axis, wherein the link arm pivots about the first axis and rotation of the pivot pin about the second axis moves the first axis relative to the truck body to change the position of the fork assembly relative to the truck body.

Abstract: A transport (1) or an associated trailer (2) with a loadable swap body (3, 4) having a support frame and support legs (5) attached to the frame and moveable between a resting position and a support position wherein that the swap body (3, 4) can be set on the ground without the transport/trailer. At least one support leg (5) is allocated an element (6, 16) for automatically moving the support leg (5) from the resting position into the support position and/or vice versa. A control device (8, 10, 11) disposed on the transport/trailer (1, 2) transmits a control signal to an actuating element (17, 18, 19, 20), secured to the transport/trailer (1, 2), that cooperates with the support leg (5) to move the leg into the support or resting position, and the control device (8, 10, 11) is connected to at least one further locking actuator for determining whether the swap body (3, 4) is secured to the transport during travel.

Abstract: A luggage storage structure for an automobile includes: a storage concave portion formed so as to project downward on a floor panel and capable of storing luggage, a plate member for approximately closing an upper part of the storage concave portion, and a transfer mechanism for transferring the plate member approximately up and down in an upper part of the floor panel. The luggage structure is securely protected by the plate member and the transfer mechanism.

Abstract: A trailer, having the capability of lowering its deck to the ground surface for ease of loading and unloading from the ground; raising its deck to a loading dock height for ease of loading and unloading from a loading dock or other elevated surface; and tilting its deck for dumping is disclosed. The deck is maintained in a transport position for travel. All the changes in position may be effected by a single actuator. Rollers, affixed to a rail affixed to the deck roll inside C-channels affixed to the frame arranged at a diagonal to the vertical when raising or lowering.

Abstract: A system for the deep racking storage of pallets includes at least one pair of rails which are intended for supporting pallets. The rails are of sufficient length to support several pallets. A carriage is positionable on a pair of rails and drivable therealong for moving the pallets. Each rail has an upper, longitudinal support surface and a lower, longitudinal rolling surface. The support surface is intended for supporting the pallets, while the rolling surface is intended for the carriage. On each rail, the support surface and the rolling surface are interconnected to one another by the intermediary of side walls. The side walls together form a space which tapers from above and downwards for aligning a carriage when this is lowered towards the rolling surface.

Abstract: A carriage for transport of a load, for example a load pallet, along a rail pair in a so-called deep racking store, has a carrier arrangement which, in a deactivated transport position, passes under a load resting on the rail pair. The carrier arrangement is disposed, in an activated lifting position, to carry the load from beneath so that it is free of the rail pair. The carriage has a supporting frame or chassis provided with at least four wheels. The carrier arrangement is rigidly connected to the frame or chassis and each wheel is journalled in an associated arm. The arm is pivotally journalled in the frame so as to be able to raise and lower the wheel in relation to the frame. The arm is operated by an operating device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided that load goods into trailers. The apparatus facilitates the loading of goods into the trailer, and optimizes usage of storage space in the trailer.

Abstract: A pallet jack includes a hydraulic system that allows for adjustment of the pallet-engaging portion of the jack using a mechanical adjusting system whereby a large variety of pallet sizes can be accommodated. Once the desired width is achieved, the hydraulic system is used to raise the pallet engaging portion of the pallet jack once the pallet is engaged.

Abstract: A pedal-controlled movable bottom frame includes a frame body, two movable connecting rods and a position rod. The frame body and the movable connecting rods are respectively provided with two casters and have their ends respectively assembled with four support legs of a worktable. The position rod is assembled between the two movable connecting rods, having its intermediate portion secured with a retaining unit. A pedal is assembled on the frame body above the retaining unit, and a clasping member is provided under the pedal. The frame body and the movable connecting rods is turned downward by treading the pedal once, letting the casters support the worktable and the clasping member clasp the retaining unit. The clasping member disengages from the retaining unit by treading the pedal once again, letting the support legs support the worktable again.

Abstract: A helicopter moving device has a lever arm, a helicopter support arm to attach to a helicopter, and a wheel mounted to the lever arm, such that applying downward pressure to the lever arm causes a corresponding upward movement of the helicopter support arm about a pivot point. In this manner, the helicopter may be moved from place to place along the ground. The helicopter moving device is lightweight, capable of being disassembled, self propelled (does not require external power source) and portable.