Abstract: A plurality of adjacent open-ended flat timing belts each has parallel spaced teeth, and opposite end portions of each belt are connected to a shuttle or carriage platform by corresponding relatively adjustable clamping blocks and plates having teeth engaging the teeth on the belts. The belts extend around a common drive sprocket having engaging teeth and formed as part of a drive shaft connected to a multiple speed drive having reversible electric motors and oil-shear clutch and brake discs. The belts also extend around a tail shaft having corresponding tail sprockets with teeth, and adjacent tail sprockets are free to rotate relative to each other. One of the clamping blocks for each belt is adjusted relative to the platform and the other clamping block for the belt to obtain the same tension in all belts so that each belt may be operated at its full rated capacity.

Abstract: A device for moving a support (2) for shelves (19), cupboards, tables or similar along a path, which support (2) is suspended in arm (1) that is pivotally connected to a base (9) about an axis of rotation (6) at one end of the arm (1), comprising: a load transmission means (13), for example a cogwheel, at the axis of rotation (6), which is connected to the base (9), at least one rotating means (16), for example a cogwheel, pivotally mounted on the arm (1) spaced apart from the load transmission means (13), an elongate rotation transmission means (14), for example an endless chain, which extends at least from the load transmission means (13) to the rotating means (16), the rotating means (16) being connected to the support (2), so that when the arm (1) is turned about the axis of rotation (6) the load transmission means (13) transmits the relative rotational movement between the arm (1) and the load transmission means (13) via the rotation transmission means (14) to the rotating means (16), so that the pos

Abstract: A ramp assembly for mounting in a low floor bus or other vehicle. The ramp assembly includes a rectangular enclosure that fits underneath the chassis of the low floor bus. The ramp assembly includes a reciprocating mechanism for moving a ramp platform between a fully deployed position and a fully stowed position. During this movement, the reciprocating mechanism raises the trailing end of the ramp platform in one translational movement with the extension of the ramp platform, such that the trailing end of the ramp platform, when deployed, is raised to the floor level of the low floor bus.