Abstract: A bale handling apparatus, particularly for loading, stacking and retrieving large rectangular bales, includes an elongated bed mounted on a vehicle adapted for forward loading of bales into a loading cradle pivotally connected to the front of the bed. The loading cradle includes two sections pivotally connected to each other such that the angle between the two sections changes during the loading cycle to support the bale and then push the bale onto the elongated bed. Curved loading forks projecting from one of the loading cradle sections are adapted to slide under a bale to be loaded and also aid in stabilizing the bales accumulated on the bed as the bed is pivoted from the horizontal loading position to a vertical position to create a bale stack that may be retrieved by the apparatus at a later time.

Abstract: An elevator device insertable into and transportable in a motor vehicle for lifting and lowering heavy loads comprises a base plate, a main frame and an additional frame, and an elevating arrangement positioned between said frames. The elevating arrangement is foldable to vertically stand and lean against the main frame while in non-use position, and unfoldable to lie horizontally on a connecting shaft in a stable use position. Each frame is provided with a parallelogram link mechanism and the elevator arrangement is provided with a pressure air cylinder-piston unit operated to compensate for the weight of the elevator arrangement to enable one to easily place the arrangement to one of said positions.

Abstract: A bale accumulator is provided for use in conjunction with a baler from which, during operation, bales successively are discharged. The accumulator comprises a bale receiving table movable between a home position for receiving a bale from the baler and a bale transfer position. A loadbed is disposed to receive bales from the bale receiving table and to accumulate a plurality of bales thereon. The bale receiving table is pivotally mounted on a shuttle mechanism which itself is movable along a transverse linear path between retracted and extended positions. A table positioning mechanism is provided for moving the receiving table from its home position to its bale transfer position and vice versa. A loadbed positioning mechanism pivots the loadbed from a horizontal home position for accumulating a plurality of bales thereon to a bale dumping position and vice versa.

Abstract: A bale accumulator is provided for use in conjunction with a baler from which, during operation, bales successively are discharged. The accumulator comprises a bale receiving table movable between a home position for receiving a bale from the baler and a bale transfer position. A loadbed is disposed to receive bales from the bale receiving table and to accumulate a plurality of bales thereon. The bale receiving table is pivotally mounted on a shuttle mechanism which itself is movable along a transverse linear path between retracted and extended positions. When the bale receiving table is in its home position, it is located in a lower position with the shuttle mechanism assuming its retracted position. In this condition the bale receiving table is disposed at least partially vertically underneath the loadbed. Positioning means are provided for moving the receiving table from its home position underneath the loadbed to its bale transfer position generally alongside and at the level of the loadbed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to container lift apparatus for a side loading garbage truck. The apparatus includes mechanism for lifting and rotating a container to dump the garbage therein in the open side hopper of the truck. Also, upper and lower retaining assemblies provide for shocking the garbage container during its rotation so that the garbage may be jarred loose from the container. Stabilizing legs support the side hopper to prevent the truck from tipping during the lifting and dumping of the container.

Abstract: A wheelchair lift device located in a bus stepwell that includes foldable hinged sections normally positioned through a first linkage to form a step with a riser and in which the first linkage operates during deployment to control forward swinging movement of the sections to form a platform for supporting a wheelchair that can be lowered to ground level by a second linkage.

Abstract: The device comprises a derrick with a main telescopic arm and an auxiliary arm. The telescopic arm 9 is pivoted on a sub-frame which in turn is pivoted to the main chassis of the vehicle. At the front the main vehicle chassis 3 is mounted a cam having ramps 20 and 21 on which travels a roller mounted to the free end of the telescopic arm. In order to tip the load on the vehicle, the telescopic arm is first contracted, providing a slight upward swing of the arm when the roller 22 climbs the ramp 20. This appreciably relieves the load requirements of the tilting jack thereby enabling handling of larger loads.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel loading and detraining apparatus for use by wheelchair confined and other handicapped passengers. One embodiment of the invention makes provision for the loading and detraining of such passengers at the entrances to railway coaches and more particularly over the stairwell in a vestibule of such coaches. A horizontal loading platform is pivotally connected to a pair of spaced apart and opposed linkage means positioned on either side thereof and which are in turn pivotally connected to the coach. Each linkage means comprises three linkage sections which are so arranged as to define two co-operating parallelograms having one common side which is parallel to the loading platform.

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

Abstract: A ramp assembly for use with a vehicle to provide access to and from the vehicle. The ramp assembly is particularly suited for use by people confined to a wheel chair. The assembly includes a control lever pivotally mounted to a ramp member of the assembly to support a control switch at hand level to someone in a wheel chair. The control lever abuts a portion of the vehicle as the ramp assembly closes and is supported in a substantially vertical position when the assembly is closed to increase the space available within the vehicle. The motor drive for the ramp assembly is positioned on the vehicle between two pivotally mounted ramp members to further increase the available space within the vehicle over past assemblies.