Abstract: A gas cylinder cart having an integrally mounted guard device for protecting a regulator connectable with a gas cylinder when the gas cylinder is mounted on the cart. The arrangement allows handling of the gas cylinder when disconnected from the cart without damage to the regulator which remains mounted on the cart. In a second embodiment, a protective bar extends from the guard device to surround the gas cylinder including a block valve and a yoke assembly mounted on the cylinder to protect these elements from impact forces. In a third embodiment the regulator is mounted directly on the gas cylinder with the guard mounted on the cart in a manner to protect the cylinder and regulator from impact forces. In the first two embodiments the guard is located on the rear of a cart handle while in the third embodiment the guard is located on the front of the cart handle.

Abstract: Utility vehicles having four wheels, one or more seats, a steering column and a forward mounting power unit. The devices are shown to be either two of four wheel drive. Extending from behind the rear wheels to a position behind the steering column, a flat floor provides substantial storage area. When two seats are employed, the driver seat is displaced to one side of the vehicle and racks extend fore-and-aft in the same plane. The passenger's seat back may be lowered to further define that plane. The engine is mounted directly between the front wheels for compactness and protection.