Abstract: A power-operated lift, adapted to be mounted in a vehicle trunk has linkage means for raising a load-supporting platform in a vertical direction. The platform can be manually moved in a horizontal direction to remove the load from the trunk. The platform can be pivoted about the frame to provide access to a wheel well beneath the lift. A reversible motor is connected to the linkage for either raising or lowering the platform with respect to the trunk floor.

Abstract: A wheelchair transporter for transferring a handicapped person, while seated in a wheelchair, from a ground level into an operative position on a motorcycle. The wheelchair is intended for independent use, but is designed to couple with a glide track on the motorcycle. The glide track receives rollers mounted on the wheelchair and guides the wheelchair into operational position on the motorcycle. The motorcycle includes a support unit for stabilization during the transfer of the wheelchair, and in the course of initiating and ending a ride on the motorcycle by a handicapped person seated in the wheelchair, operating the motorcycle.

Abstract: A web roll handling system comprises a roll loading section, a plurality of splicers and at least one robotic vehicle arranged to travel back and forth between the loading section and the plurality of splicers.

Abstract: A conveying carrier is arranged to be self-propelled and move along a conveying passage having a pit formed therebelow. A track covers the top side of the pit flush with the road surface of the conveying passage. A plurality of wheels are attached to the conveying carrier with at least the front wheels being casters. A steering frame is pivotally supported on the conveying carrier and is turnable about a vertical steering axis line. A driving wheel and motor are attached to the steering frame, with the driving wheel being positioned to contact the track at a location substantially directly below the vertical steering axis line. A guide member is guided by a guide rail laid in the pit and connected to the steering frame through a slit in the widthwise center of the track. The pit is a substantially U-shaped track frame buried in the widthwise central portion.

Abstract: A drop frame floor assembly for use in a trailer or other such vehicle which includes a frame assembly, a floor assembly and a lift assembly. The lift is connected to the frame for elevating and lowering the floor assembly with respect to the frame. The lift includes first and second scissor assemblies secured between the frame and floor assembly and hydraulic actuators for actuating the scissor assembly.

Abstract: The description relates to a loading trailer which comprises a wheel bogie (4), a chassis (2) supported by the wheel bogie, and a gooseneck (3) for connection to a drive vehicle. The chassis is lowerable and raisable in relation to the wheel bogie for the purpose of being driven under a flat bed (5) and for lifting the flat bed with its load. In order to facilitate the aligning of the loading trailer (1) when driving it under the flat bed, at least the rear part of the chassis (2) is equipped with aligning guides (6) which work against the inner sides of the flat bed (5). The aligning guides (6) are preferably made up of arms which extend obliquely forwards and are adjustable by hydraulic cylinders and which have at their ends guide rolls which in the final position can be locked in depressions (9) in the flat bed. The front part of the chassis (2) also has preferably guides (7), which may be fixed.

Abstract: A light-weight elevator platform for a load elevator of a truck or the like has a plurality of light-weight floor boards mounted in a rectangular frame which has support rails which extend across the frame and are located between adjacent floor boards. Side edges of the floor boards are mounted in channels which are formed in the side edges of the frame and support rail members. The support rail members are releaseably secured to the frame member.

Abstract: An automobile/boat trailer for transporting an automobile with a boat supported above the automobile. Four corner vertical support columns are mounted on a trailer having standard rails for supporting an automobile. A boat trailer cradle is mounted so as to be vertically slidable along the support columns. Cables are attached to the trailer cradle and pass over pulleys secured to the top of each column. The cables are secured at their other ends to a winch for raising and lowering the boat cradle. Safety locks are provided for preventing the lowering of the boat cradle if the cables fail to support the cradle.

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 fluid pressure operated push beam is disclosed which comprises a plurality of similar rigid open-ended tube sections (1) articulated in head-to-tail relationship around hinge pins (3) perpendicular to a longitudinal median plane of the push beam (10). A number of plates (2) corresponding to the number of hinge pins (3) are connected for tilting movement to respective ones of the hinge pins (3), with the plate portions situated on opposite sides of the hinge pins (3) being disposed in the tubular sections (1) located on the corresponding sides, and the plates having a width smaller than the width of the tubular sections (1).An inflatable hose, such as an inner-arc hose (4), which may be segmented and which has a length shorter than the total length of the series of tubular sections but exceeding the distance between the outer or outermost hinge pins, is provided within the series of tubular sections to extend in longitudinal direction in the space on the same side of the hinge pins (3).

Abstract: A dolly including a frame together with an a plurality of casters mounted on the frame for low friction movement of the frame along a supporting surface together with elevating mechanism mounted on the frame and spaced below a part of the load when the dolly is inserted underneath the load, the elevating mechanism being operable to engage and to impart upward movement to the load and out of engagement with the supporting surface so that easy transport of the load is accommodated.

Abstract: A lift which can, for example, be used for lifting a container onto a truck, or for lowering it, includes a horizontal base equipped with wheels and capable of being raised above a floor and thereby supported on the wheels so that the lift as a whole may be moved, while the base can otherwise rest on the floor. A horizontal frame is mounted on the base and has a horizontally projecting portion, and a scissors jack is provided on the frame. A horizontal container-carrying table is supported vertically movably on the jack and has a horizontally projecting portion lying above the projecting portion of the frame. The table is provided along a pair of longitudinal edges with a pair of wheel guide grooves. The lift includes a mechanism associated with the base and the wheels for raising and lowering the base, and a mechanism connected between the jack and the table for opening and closing the jack to move the table vertically.

Abstract: A refrigerated truck having a chassis supported by wheels, and a truck body. The truck body is mounted for movement relative to the chassis, between a first position adjacent to the chassis and a second position above the first position. A refrigeration system is mounted on the chassis having discharge and return air ducts in air flow communication with air supply and return air ducts, respectively, associated with the truck body, in the first position of the truck body. Movement of the truck body to the second position automatically and completely separates the air ducts of the truck body from the air ducts of the refrigeration system, while deenergizing the refrigeration system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a truck with a hand-operatable bed provided with wheels for use in moving, a hydraulic cylinder for lifting or lowering the bed, and a plunger pump for feeding oil into the hydraulic cylinder by pulling a pumping handle, which is characterized by being additionally provided with a load sensor that detects the change in the hydraulic pressure inside the cylinder, and an indicator that indicates that change calculated in terms of the weight of a cargo on the bed.

Abstract: A loader includes a sleeve support which will carry in a raised position a lightweight open-centered sleeve, of the type which is capable of holding a plurality of automobiles. An automobile support, capable of carrying the automobiles which will comprise one level when loaded into the sleeve, is located below the sleeve. A lifting device moves the sleeve support and the automobile support together to insert the automobiles into the sleeve from its bottom. Latching mechanisms which attach the automobiles to the sleeve are movable between loading positions, where the automobiles can be inserted past them, and latching positions where they will engage the automobiles' tires. The loader is capable of removing the sleeves from cargo containers for loading and/or unloading and then placing them back into the containers when this procedure is completed. The apparatus also is capable of folding the sleeves to their collapsed position and of expanding them to their erected position.

Abstract: Combination machine tool appartaus and pallet changing system includes a single pallet changer for changing both work pieces at a work piece machining station on the machine tool and tools at a tool storage station on the machine tool. The work piece machining station and tool storage station are offset approximately 45.degree. from each other as measured from the rotational axis of the pallet changer, which is provided with additional retractable rotational stops for locating the pallet changer at these additional 45.degree. indexing positions. Also, the tool storage station is located forwardly of the work piece machining station, thus allowing the pallet changer to be positioned closer to the front of the machine tool in the region of the work piece machining station without interfering with the indexing movement of the pallet changer between stations.

Abstract: A self-propelled mobile cradle for boats including a frame having transversely spaced, longitudinally extending side members interconnected at their forward ends to form an opening extending inwardly from the rear end of the frame. Forward driven wheels are used in a caster-like arrangement for supporting the forward end of the frame. Rear wheel are disposed at the rear of the frame for support. The rear wheels comprises at least two wheels each independently operable from the other, one of the wheels being disposed on each side of the frame. Hydraulically operated cylinders are used for raising or lowering the frame relative to the rear wheels. The rear wheels are disposed on independently operable suspension for each of the rear wheels, whereby one side of the frame can be raised or lowered relative to the other side of the frame. A forward driving mechanism is used for raising or lowering the foward end of the frame relative to the wheels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for loading a refrigerator box which has a door along one side and insulation in all of the surfaces of the box including the bottom. The invention specifically relates to devices for loading the box using a pallet loaded with prepackaged material such as ice. The insulation in the bottom of the box is divided into three parts; the insulation along one side, the insulation along the opposite side and then the center insulation portion.The method is accomplished by removing the center insulated portion and rolling a pallet loaded with prepackaged material into the refrigerated box using an ordinary transportation vehicle such as a lift cart. Once the vehicle has moved the pallet of prepackaged material into the refrigerated ice box or container, the transportation device is then lowered so that the pallet will settle onto the pieces of insulation on each side of the box. The transportation device is then removed and a piece of insulation is inserted under the pallet.

Abstract: A cargo transporter having a cargo platform, mounted on a frame. The frame is supported by lift assemblies, which are mounted on wheel assemblies. Each lift assembly has a leg having an upper end which supports the frame and a lower end connected to the wheel assembly. Each lift assembly also has a support arm having an upper end pivotally connected to the frame and a lower end pivotally connected to the leg. Each lift assembly also has a hydraulic cylinder and piston rod, mounted between the leg and a bell crank of the support arm for changing the angle between the leg and the support arm, to cause the frame in the cargo platform to move vertically. A plurality of hydraulic cylinders and piston rods are mounted between the frame and the cargo platform for maneuvering the cargo platform relative to the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting shopping trolley or carts. The vehicle has a tray for the loading of the shopping trolleys, and adapted for movement from a transportation position to a lower loading position in which trolleys can be easily loaded thereon. The tray maintains a substantially constant horizontal orientation through this movement. A tailgate or rear ramp is positioned at the rear of the tray and is movable between a ground engaging position and a raised position generally blocking the rear of the tray. A mechanical leverage mechanism lowers the ramp as the tray is being raised and raises the ramp as the tray is being raised between their respective upper and lower positions.

Abstract: Cargo-transporter, particularly of the trailer type, having a loading floor, in which a loading floor portion situated directly behind another elevated loading floor portion but in front of the wheel assembly, includes a lifting platform having a lifting height corresponding to the difference in the loading floor levels. An apparatus for guiding and lifting the platform is accommodated in a space below the platform. The transporter is of the self-supporting type. The lifting platform is vertically movably guided and has a length substantially corresponding to the length of the elevated loading floor portion. A guiding and elevating apparatus is accommodated in a cup-shaped housing secured against a transporter bottom and having a height corresponding to the lifting height of the platform. The lifting platform is provided at its end edge remote from the elevated loading floor portion with a downwardly extending skirt extending in the lowered position of the lifting platform to be adjacent the housing bottom.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of low, stable, self-propelled vehicles adapted to carry disabled, infirmed or elderly persons. In each embodiment there is provided a load carrying floor that has its upper surface spaced below the axis of rotation of the rear wheels and which may be raised or lowered for facilitating entry onto the floor. In many embodiments, a wheelchair is adapted to be supported on the floor and a movable stop pivots upon movement of the floor between a raised and a lowered position. In each position, the stop functions to retain a wheelchair in place.

Abstract: An improved system (10 and 100) is disclosed in which a plurality of actuation systems (12 and 14) are activated in a timed sequence by a single prime mover (16). The prime mover is coupled to a transmission (18) which drives the first and second actuation systems for moving the first and second actuation systems between the first and second positions and back to the first position. A timer (34) is provided for controlling the timing of activation systems between the first and second positions and back to the first position. The present invention maintains precise synchronism in the actuation of the first and second actuation systems without separate power units.

Abstract: Interface control for controlling the altitude of two roll planes of a deck surface relative to each other and providing cooperation with a stop that precludes the lowering of one of the roll planes when a load is in position on the deck surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns an inside loader, designed as a trailer for a semi-tractor, for road traffic, and for loading, transporting and unloading transportation racks, preferably for plate glass. The loader includes an undercarriage having parallel longitudinal members, on the outside of each of which are located the axles of one side of the trailer. The axles are individually mounted on axle rocker arms supported by air shocks which, in their filled condition, serve as axle shocks, and in their empty condition are used to load or unload a transportation racks. Preferably, the invention's inside loader is equipped at the back of the undercarriage with a hinged gate which, when closed, connects the longitudinal members of the undercarriage with one another.

Abstract: A low-profile, automatically guided vehicle is provided with a vertically raisable cradle which can carry a roll either in a bilge position or an upright position. The vehicle is used in a roll-handling system which enables the vehicle to pass beneath the spaced, parallel arms of a storage rack that can be holding a roll either in the upright or bilge position. The vehicle can pass beneath a set of rolls on the storage racks so that passage of the vehicle either for depositing a paper roll or lifting a paper roll from the storage rack can be in a single, common direction. A transfer table is provided which has articulated arms that can be vertically raised. The arms can be moved lengthwise to the direction of the lengthwise axis of the roll in a bilge position, the arms can be raised vertically, or the arms can be carried moved to the lengthwise axis of the roll on the transfer table.

Abstract: A load positioning assembly and method for locating and maintaining a load supporting device on a material handling vehicle, includes a load carrying device mounted on a frame and a load carrying portion elevationally movable along an elevationally oriented axis. A pilot member which is freely movably supported on a carrier connected to the load carrying portion is elevationally movable with the load carrying portion between first and second preselected elevationally spaced apart positions relative to the frame. A first engaging device moves the pilot member in directions transverse to the axis in response to movement of the pilot member toward the first elevational position and maintains the pilot member at a first preselected transverse location relative to the axis and the load supporting device at a preselected transverse location at the first elevational position of the load carrying portion. The load positioning assembly is particularly suited for use on an SGV.

Abstract: A traveling platform unit which is movable in the horizontal direction, for loading and unloading a printing paper on a roll stand. The roll stand has swivel arms and is part of a web-fed rotary printing press which uses the printing paper rolls. The traveling platform is equipped with lifting elements acting together in pairs, which permit aligning of the paper rolls with a paper roll bearing axle of the roll stand while allowing paper rolls of different diameters and widths to be brought for clamping between pairs of the swivel arms of the roll stand or to be removed from the swivel arms of the roll stand.

Abstract: Device for transporting load units consisting of a drive system carrier to which two track-laying drive systems are linked. A lifting platform is supported opposite the drive system carrier over several longitudinally adjustable lifting elements, so that said elements are at least partially provided with articulations movable in all directions, both in the region of the lifting platform and also in the region of the drive system carrier, so as to ensure the displacement in all directions of the lifting platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting load units comprising: a drive system carrier for lifting the load unit; a single essentially vertically extending lifting element operatively associated with the drive system carrier; a lifting platform supported by the lifting element; and at least two variable length supporting elements provided between the drive system carrier and the lifting element so as to displace the lifting platform transverse to the lifting direction.

Abstract: Load-lifting apparatus includes a pair of elements moveable on air bearings laterally toward and away from one another. Each element carries an inflatable bladder for lifting a load. A rack is also provided for receiving various loads, for example, automotive vehicles. The elements have cutouts at longitudinally spaced positions such that, upon disposition of the elements below the rack, the elements can be moved laterally away from one another with the cutouts registering with the wheel wells. The bladders may be inflated to lift the rack and load carried thereby for movement into a container. The process may be reversed to remove the rack and load from the container.

Abstract: A system for transporting a structure to a site of use via a towing truck and a wheeled dolly that support opposite ends of the structure during transport. Two coupling members, one mounted on the dolly and the other mountable on the truck, each have fixed connectors that mate with fixed connectors on the ends of the structure. Such mating is facilitated by providing each of the coupling members with hooks that engage a bar on the end of the structure and a positioning assembly that moves the hooks vertically, longitudinally and laterally. The positioning assembly has an outer frame that is moved vertically on the coupling member by hydraulic actuating cylinders and contains an inner frame that is moved longitudinally on the outer frame by a hydraulic actuating cylinder connected between the frame. The hooks are supported on a plate that is moved laterally in the inner frame by a double-ended hydraulic actuating cylinder on the plate.

Abstract: A pallet transferring arrangement and method for positioning a pallet transfer deck relative to a load transfer station is provided. The pallet transferring arrangement has a jack assembly for elevationally moving a load carrying member between first and second spaced positions relative to a vehicle frame. First and second guide assemblies guide the load carrying member and a supporting arrangement movably supports a pallet transfer deck on the load carrying member for movement in a plane. A plurality of replaceable deck positioning socket members engage a plurality of replaceable deck positioning cone members at the second position of the load carrying member and maintains the pallet transfer deck from movement in the plane. The plurality of deck positioning socket members are free from engagement with the deck positioning cone members at the first position of the load carrying members.

Abstract: Two production lines for the manufacture of armatures or stators for electric motors are separated over at least part of their length by a common partition. The juxtaposed proximity of the two production lines allows operations on articles on both lines to be carried out simultaneously by equipment mounted on a common operating head. Shuttles are provided upstream and downstream of coil winding areas so that armature or stator bodies from one production line can be automatically diverted to a winder on the other production line and returned when wound. The height of the laminations is determined by picking a stack close to the maximum height permissible, measuring this height and, if necessary, removing a lamination via a vacuum line mounted on a measuring head. After winding, the ends of the magnetic wires on the armature are stripped using a laser.

Abstract: A trailer is disclosed having a forward section, a middle section, and a rearward section. The forward section is adapted to be attached to the fifth wheel of a tractor while the rearward section supports the trailer on a set of wheels. The middle section extending between the forward and rearward sections is positionable in at least two load-transporting positions at different heights above the ground. The forward and rearward sections each include fixed support elements and locking pins for securing the middle section to the fixed support elements at each of the load-transporting positions. Rollers are provided to guide the movement of the middle section between the load-transporting positions, at least some of the rollers being easily removed to permit front loading of the middle section. An air bag jack is included to move the front end of the middle between the lower-most load transporting position and a ground contacting front loading position.

Abstract: An adjustable control station for an aircraft loader for transferring containers between a controllably driven loader conveyor and a conveyor in cargo aircrafts of different sizes. The control station includes a unique movable platform constructed of three easily assembled major components including a stationary support structure and a movable platform which supports a console with front and rear control panels thereon. The movable platform is moved to a position close to the aircraft thereby enabling an operator thereon to simultaneously actuate controls for the loader conveyor and the aircraft conveyor while observing the containers movement. A front rail of a handrail may be vertically adjusted.

Abstract: A container handling apparatus having a pair of side frames and a cross frame. The apparatus also has four lift mechanisms for attachment to a container. Each lift mechanism is mounted on one end of a secondary lift arm. Four primary lift arms are connected to the side frames and to the midpoint of each of the secondary lift arms. A cam follower on the lower end of each secondary lift arm follows a cam horizontally along one of the side frames. Hydraulic cylinders rotate the primary lift arms about a pivot connection to the side frames. This causes the upper ends of the secondary lift arms to move vertically to raise and lower the lift mechanisms and the container. Transducers connected between the primary arms and the side frames equalize the amount of rotation of each of the primary lift arms and automatically keep the positions of the four lift mechanisms at the same height.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to hydraulic and electrical systems for aircraft belt loaders and more particularly to such systems with interlocks to facilitate efficient and safe operation. The present invention provides a hydraulic and electrical system for battery powered aircraft belt loaders which precludes actuation of the electric traction drive motors when the brake is applied or set, or without the operator seat being occupied, which precludes actuation of the belt conveyor if the brake is not set, which controls conveyor run time and requires that the conveyor be reset to neutral before being actuated the hydraulic pump to permit power steering when the operator seat is occupied, and which requires that the directional control lever for traction drive be reset to neutral after demounting the seat before the electric traction drive motors can be energized.

Abstract: An automatic transport system for green tires between a forming process and a vulcanizing process in a tire manufacturing installing in which different kinds of tires are manufactured through a forming process of making use of a plurality of forming machines and a subsequent vulcanizing process making use of a plurality of vulcanizing machines. The automatic transport system comprises pallets each adapted to be charged with four or more formed green tires and to be used for transporting them as one unit. A temporary storage is interposed between a forming machine group and a vulcanizing machine group for temporarily storing the pallets at predetermined locations. Forming side unmanned transport trucks circulate between the forming machine group and the temporary storage with the pallet loaded thereon. Vulcanizing side unmanned transport trucks circulate between the temporary storage and the vulcanizing machine group with the pallet loaded thereon.

Abstract: An aircraft loader having a mobile frame and hydraulically actuated components, includes a substantially rectangular frame hinged to and cantilevered from the mobile frame. The rectangular frame includes a pair of long tubes and a pair of short tubes which are sealingly connected to form a fuel tank. An internal combustion engine is mounted on the rectangular frame and drives a hydraulic pump which supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to the components.

Abstract: A fork for a fork lift truck having a blade and shank connected by a heel, with a top hook on the shank and a bottom hook near the heel, the bottom hook being constructed so as to be locked and unlocked to the carriage of a lift truck to facilitate engagement of the fork with the carrier and reduce manual effort of the operator and obviate special positioning of the fork prior to connection as is commonly required.

Abstract: The invention concerns an inside loader, designed as a trailer for a semi-tractor, for road traffic, and for loading, transporting and unloading transportation racks, preferably for plate glass. The loader includes an undercarriage having parallel longitudinal members, on the outside of each of which are located the axles of one side of the trailer. The axles are individually mounted on axle rocker arms supported by air shocks which, in their filled condition, serve as axle shocks, and in their empty condition are used to load or unload a transportation racks. Preferably, the invention's inside loader is equipped at the back of the undercarriage with a hinged gate which, when closed, connects the longitudinal members of the undercarriage with one another.

Abstract: A highly efficient motorcycle trailer apparatus having a generally u-shaped side member and an elongated guide member therebetween substantially supported by at least two opposing vertical members having hydraulic members integrally attached thereto is disclosed. The hydraulic members are operably coupled to the elongated guide member, centrally located therebetween two opposing sides of said u-shaped side member. A motor is operably joined to a hydraulic reservoir means coupled to a hydraulic line means of the hydraulic members to permit smooth raising and lowering of the elongated guide member for mounting or dismounting a motorcycle thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus in the form of a trailer for handling and transporting, in a fully assembled state, a machine having a double frame such as a conventional concrete finishing machine is disclosed. The apparatus features a chassis, a scissors lift mounted on the chassis and a pair of spaced guideways for supporting a double frame thereon rotatably attached to the upper end of the lift. Eye hooks for locking the guideways relative to the chassis to prevent rotation of the guideways while the apparatus is in transport are also disclosed. The disclosed apparatus also features a pair of plates slidably carried in the guideways and an adjustable worm gear assembly for moving the plates within the guideways to transfer the load represented by double frame when loading or unloading the same.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring elongated objects includes a transfer cart comprising a vertically movable table top mounted on a mobile base. The transfer cart is selectively reciprocally transferred between a loading station and an unloading station. The table top has cradle means thereon to hold the elongated objects during transfer with the ends of the elongated objects overhanging both ends of the table top. At the unloading station, the table top and elongated objects thereon are raised to an elevated position, and pivotal support arms are extended under the elevated overhung ends of the elongated objects. The table top is lowered to deposit the elongated objects on the extended arms for gravity feed transfer to a work station. The transfer cart with lowered table top is returned to the loading position, and the pivotal support arms after unloading are retracted to provide clearance for raising the table top during the next cycle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mobile sanitary unit, which can function autonomously and in any site. The unit comprises a sealed aseptic container with the dimensions of a standard 20-foot container. The container has a door giving access to an operating theater, changing facilities, and storage cupboards. An electrical supply unit is disposed in a housing in the front wall of the container, for connection to an external generator. The unit includes telescopic legs at all four corners of the container mounted on supports which may be folded flat against the container wall for transport, and deployed so that the container may be on-loaded and then off-loaded and used on site standing on its legs. The unit may be transported by an articulated truck comprising a tractor and low-platform semitrailer. An electrical generator set is mounted on the saddle of the semi-trailer. The unit may also be transported by air and its weight of 3.5 tonnes enables it to be dropped by parachute.

Abstract: A cargo-carrying vehicle including a forward cargo-carrying body; a rearward cargo-carrying body; and an apparatus for locking the forward cargo-carrying body and the rearward cargo-carrying body together so that the forward and rearward cargo-carrying bodies can be backed as one unit. In some embodiments, the apparatus can provide at least three spacings between the forward cargo-carrying body and the rearward cargo-carrying body.

Abstract: A portable power-operated lift and presenting mechanism has a base that is placed on the floor of an automobile trunk. A carriage moves between an elevated position and a lowered, transport position when a scissors jack connecting the carriage to the base respectively expands vertically and contracts vertically, expanding horizontally. The scissors jack is selectively power-operated, by a reversible electrical motor, to expand and contract vertically. The carriage has drawer slide assemblies on which is mounted a platform capable of supporting a heavy and bulky article. The platform is movable by the drawer slide assemblies, when the carriage is in an elevated position, between a retracted position in which the platform is generally over the base and within the trunk, and a presenting position in which the platform extends out from over the base, generally out of the trunk.

Abstract: An apparatus for traversing a long and heavy article having at least two traversing units each having two trucks, at least one of which being a driving truck having a driving system, while the other may be an auxiliary truck devoid of the driving system. The driving truck is equipped with a truck frame, driving wheels, driving system, lifting device and a steering device. The auxiliary truck can have the same construction as the driving truck, although it is devoid of the driving system. Alternatively, both of the trucks of each traversing unit may be the driving trucks.

Abstract: Apparatus for distributing compost to the beds of a mushroom house includes a mobile, freestanding, selectively positionable distributor, which receives compost and using a conveyor mounted upon it, distributes the compost to the beds. The distributor is fed from above, by a movable guide supported above the distributor, the guide being so positioned and arranged as to direct material onto the conveyor of the distributor. The guide, in turn, is supplied by a system of conveyors, which transport material from a receiving point to the guide.