Abstract: A removable, modular, cargo deck trailer system may include different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units which are configured to be removably and interchangeably attached to a trailer. The different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units may collectively include a plurality of moving apparatus for moving cargo in a lengthwise direction relative to the deck units, for moving cargo in a vertical direction relative to the deck units, and for moving cargo in at least one of a widthwise direction relative to the deck units, and in a rotating direction relative to the deck units.

Abstract: A container for example for a seeder includes a filling conveyor mounted on one with a bottom hopper and an upper filling spout with the conveyor being movable in a direction inwardly and outwardly relative to the side of the container to different positions relative to the container for cooperation with a supply. This is achieved by mounting the conveyor on a swivel coupling at the outer end of an arm which can be raised and lowered by pivotal movement about an inner end at the container. The hopper is supported on two pairs of ground wheels, each pair being arranged on a respective side of the hopper for supporting the respective side and each pair comprising a respective one of a pair of castor wheels mounted at respective ends of a pivotal beam extending along the respective side of the hopper and pivotal about an axis transverse to the hopper.

Abstract: A roller drive unit with a roller, a motor to drive the roller, a drive shaft coupled to the motor, and a gear system to couple the roller to the drive shaft. The gear system has a drive gear coupled in a non-rotating manner to the drive shaft, and a driven gear coupled to the roller on the one hand and to the drive gear on the other. The drive unit also includes a support element on which the roller is supported in a rotary manner and which is in turn rotatable about the axis of the roller, a device for limiting the angular range about which the support element rotates, and a supporting device for receiving the force acting by means of a load on the roller. The support element carries at least one eccentric cam supported on a cam support.

Abstract: A level gravity conveyor provides a plurality of individual load-engaging support pads aligned longitudinally along the conveyor. The pads are movably supported on runway segments which extend longitudinally. Each runway segment defines an upper raceway surface which movably supports the pad, which upper surface in the preferred embodiment is defined by a plurality of support rollers. The runway segments are alternately raised and lowered so that, when in a raised position, the upper surfaces slope downward in the forward direction. The pads engage and vertically lift the loads when the runway segments are in the raised position, whereby the weight of the loads causes the pads to move downwardly by gravity along the inclined upper surfaces to forwardly advance the loads through a small distance.

Abstract: An automated container transferring and loading system having a large number of carriage retracting lanes disposed orthogonally with respect to a row of stage conveyors of a cargo sorting yard, a carriage tow device for retracting a plurality of connected carriages into the carriage retracting lane, at least one group of stopper operation devices for locking and unlocking cargo stoppers on the carriages which are parked in the lane, and a pusher device capable of sliding longitudinally up and down the carriage retracting lanes for unloading containers on the carriage which are released by the cargo stoppers thereof and for loading a container from the stage conveyor onto the carriage.

Abstract: A fire truck having a flat bed includes a conveyor system for loading a number of interchangeable firefighting modules onto the bed. The conveyor system comprises a frame carrying a number of rollers or casters which allow the units to be easily slid on and off the bed. A pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or mechanical mechanism is provided for raising and lowering the roller frame to engage or disengage the flat bottoms of the firefighting modules. Among the various modules disclosed are a hose module having fold-down chutes which lay the hose out alongside the truck as the truck moves ahead, and a tank module, which is coupled by quick-connect hoses to the intake and discharge lines of a pump carried in the truck bed. The intake and discharge lines of the pump may double as chassis rails for the truck. Also disclosed is a ladder carrier device which pivots downwardly and rearwardly to let the ladder slide down under its own weight after a sufficient length of the ladder has been pulled.

Abstract: In a shelf-type store for magazines with material in rod or plate form, an apparatus is described for putting the material, contained in the magazines, into and out of store and for selecting it. For this purpose the magazines are moved with the aid of a transport car mobile beneath the shelving units, one of the magazine places of the truck including a hoist device. Adapted to this, the station for putting material into and out of store, lying outside the shelving units, is arranged with two reception levels, arranged one above the other for the magazines, of which the upper level is reachable for the transport car through its hoist device while the lower level may be brought into connection with the level of the transport car directly by a transfer device for the magazines.

Abstract: The difficulty in loading a load carrying body (26) onto or removing it from an elevated surface (48) with a standard hydraulic loader arm (30) is avoided through the use of a lifting frame (70) adapted to be mounted to the bed (20) or frame (10) of a vehicle. Pivots (80) mount the frame (70) to the vehicle adjacent one end of the bed (20) and a pair of spaced rollers (42) are journaled on the frame (70). Cylinders (100) selectively move the frame (70) about the pivots (80) between upper and lower positions respectively above and below the vehicle bed (20) enabling a load carrying body (26) to be loaded onto or unloaded from an elevated surface (48).

Abstract: The invention provides a load handling system which includes at least one roller guideway arranged to support and guide a load along a predetermined path, and pneumatically operated load support members disposed parallel to the guideway which are movable between a retracted position is which they allow the load to move freely on the guideway, and an extended position in which they are forced into contact with and lift the load off the guideway. A roller chain drive mechanism moves the load along the guideway. The system can be installed in a cargo vehicle and uses the compressed air system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A trailer wherein a body frame supports front and rear wheels rotatably at the left and right side portions thereof; a cargo base member has a plurality of rotors for transferring a cargo, arranged rotatably and in a mutually spaced manner on the cargo base member; and stoppers are provided at the front, rear, left and right portions of the body frame and the central portion of the cargo base member so that the stoppers can be vertically moved by operating rods connected to all of the stoppers for holding the cargo on the cargo base member. The front, rear, left and right stoppers are urged so that the stoppers normally project to a level higher than the upper surfaces of the rotors on the cargo base member. The central stopper is provided pivotably and movable vertically so that the cargo can be rotated easily on the cargo base member.

Abstract: A distribution apparatus for the distribution of piece goods to different stations which is equipped with a transporting system for the pick-up and delivery of the piece good and with a chassis adapted to be driven; in order to enable the loading and unloading of differently constructed stations, the transporting system of the distribution apparatus includes a roller or chain type conveyor and a loading fork arranged coaxially thereto, whereby the loading fork is mounted on a chassis so as to be liftable and lowerable and both the conveyor and loading fork are adapted to be driven for loading and unloading.

Abstract: A die transfer system comprises a pair of elongated, horizontally extending vertically movable rails having a plurality of rollers thereon. A pair of elastomeric elements have a vertical dimension and elastic coefficient such that the rolls on said rails are elevated above an upper surface of said bolster to a die transfer condition. Biasing of said die toward said bolster effects deflection of said elastomeric elements. Release of said biasing means permits elevation of said rails, rollers and die to said die transfer condition due to elastic memory of said elements.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a die transfer system for a press having a bolster for the support of a die. The system comprises a pair of elongated, parallel upwardly opening cavities having horizontally extending vertically movable rails therein. A plurality of rollers are supported by each rail so as to be movable vertically therewith. An air bag extends longitudinally of each of said cavities under said rails and is engageable with the bottom thereof. Inflation of the air bags effects elevation of the rails and rollers into engagement with the bottom of the die and elevation of the die relative to the press bolster.