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Winch controller
ActiveUS6864650B2Lower average currentAvoid overall overheatingDC motor speed/torque controlElectric motor controlMOSFETWinch
A solid state controller is provided for a winch and includes fault detection for several parameters and overload interrupt controlled by the controller. The system uses a single controller that can be programmed for several different products and utilizes MOSFET switches for alternating the direction of current
Owner:WARN INDUSTRIES +1
Fifth wheel mounting frame
Owner:ZACKELEVATOR INT
Pickup bed racks for bicycles and methods
InactiveUS6834786B2Improve transportation capacityTravelling carriersLoad securingPickup truckEngineering
Owner:HANSEN CELEVATORON
Tractor dolly
A portable dolly for use in towing a tractor including at least one wheel for moving the dolly, a king pin configured for placement in a mating engagement with a fifth wheel on the tractor, and a plurality of chains for connecting the dolly to the tractor, wherein the dolly is configured to assist a wrecker with towing the tractor from the tractor's front end without removing the front drive axle and drive shaft on the tractor. A lift mechanism is provided for lifting the tractor off the ground into a position that is suitable for towing.
Owner:HARRIS DENNIS E
Carrier for bicycles and other cargo
A cargo carrier (10) for bicycles (Y1, Y2) is removably installable in the bed (B) of a truck (T) and has a base plate (12) which mounts on top of the truck bed. One side of the base plate bears against one wall (W1) of the truck bed and an adjustable stop (14) is adjustable to bear against the opposite wall (W2) so to allow the carrier to be installed in trucks having different bed widths. Saddles (40) have risers (42) extending vertically upwardly from the base plate. An attachment screw (62) extending between the risers is used for securing bicycles to the carrier. The base plate may include an offset section so two bicycles can be carried in a side-by-side, staggered formation. The saddles are removable and can be replaced with posts or mounts for carrying other items in the bed. The carrier is in kit form for quick assembly, when needed.
Owner:GIBSON VERLIN V
Davit system for lifting boats, jet skis, motorcycles and the like
InactiveUS6955519B1Highly structuredReduce intensitySoil-shifting machines/dredgersLifting devicesCantileverMechanical engineering
A davit system includes an elongate base having a straight part and a leading part that is angled downwardly relative to the straight part at a predetermined angle. An elongate boom arm is slideably disposed in a hollow interior of the elongate base. The boom arm is fully retracted within the hollow interior of the elongate base when an elongate screw is rotated in a first direction a predetermined number of times and the boom arm is fully extended from the hollow interior of the elongate base when the elongate screw is rotated in a second direction a predetermined number of times. The boom arm is downwardly angled at the predetermined angle when the boom arm is in its fully extended position. In a first embodiment, two elongate bases and boom arms are provided and each boom arm supports a cradle at its leading end for lifting a boat.
Owner:FERDERBER FRED
Dual purpose track for holding wheel chocks and strap clips to tie down dirt bikes to trailers
ActiveUS20050238455A1Improve reliabilityInexpensive to manufacturerPortable braking systemFlexible elementsEngineeringDual purpose
The dual purpose track comprises a unitary elongated body having a longitudinal axis and a raised center section extending along the axis from one end to the other. The center section includes a flat base with downwardly tapering sides terminating in laterally outwardly extending flanges. The flat base which extends along the longitudinal axis is provided with longitudinally spaced apart elongated slots, as an example, spaced every four inches, which extend lengthwise along the axis. Each slot is configured to receive either the head of the bolt of a wheel chock used to retain a dirt bike along the floor of a trailer or a tie down fastening device. A strap is connected between the tie down device and the handle bar of the dirt bike to assist in retaining the bike in a fixed position. Thus, the track serves two purposes, namely, it holds the wheel chocks and the anchoring devices for the straps.
Owner:TOTEFF THOMAS S
Tiltable cargo box assembly with extension ramp
InactiveUS20020164239A1Readily availableEliminate needRefuse receptaclesBridgesReciprocating motionActuator
A tiltable cargo box assembly for mounting on a vehicle, supporting a load, and transporting the load into and out / of the vehicle and includes a cargo box adapted for receiving the load therein. An attachment assembly is connected to a rear end of the box for pivotally mounting the box to the vehicle adjacent a rear axle thereof. A ramp assembly for carrying the load is slidably mounted to a floor of the box for reciprocating movement between extended and retracted positions relative to the floor. An actuator is mounted toward a forward end of the box intermediate the attachment assembly and a forward axle of the vehicle for being operatively connected to a power source of the vehicle and cooperates with the attachment assembly for moving the forward end between a lowered position and an elevated position wherein the floor is tilted at an angle relative to the lowered position for permitting the load to be transported into and out of the box.
Owner:ANGERMEIER GREGORY ROBERT
Scooter lift with load detector and load lock
InactiveUS6887027B2Easy to separatePrevent rotationRefuse receptaclesLoading/unloading vehicle arrangmentLifting capacityLocking mechanism
An external lift for a scooter includes a load sensor actuated by rotation of the platform as a load is applied anywhere on the platform, a lock mechanism for preventing the platform from rotating in a loaded and raised position, and a lock mechanism for preventing the platform from rotating in an unloaded and raised position. A pair of shoes on a hold down prevent a scooter from leaving the lift unintendedly. The lift includes a fixed post and a moveable post. A roller coupled to the moveable post engages a small ramp on the end of the fixed post, thereby further stabilizing the lift and increasing the lifting capacity.
Owner:VANTAGE MOBILITY INT
Apparatus and method for lifting and carrying objects on a vehicle
InactiveUS20050129490A1Lengthen platformVehicle with raised loading platformOther load carrying vehiclesTerrainEngineering
The invention includes a lift apparatus for supporting an object in the proximity of a vehicle traversing a terrain. The lift apparatus includes a mounting plate that is mounted to the vehicle, and a platform to support and carry the object. The lift apparatus also includes an arm assembly having a pair of parallel gear arms. The arm assembly is pivotally connected to the mounting plate at an upper end of the arm assembly, and is pivotally connected to the platform at a lower end of the arm assembly. A drive motor assembly is mounted to the mounting plate and is laterally offset from the gear arms. A link extends between the drive motor assembly and one of the gear arms to rotate the gear arms about their upper ends, thereby raising the platform.
Owner:ENABLE EQUIP
Carrier for a motorcycle
InactiveUS6352401B1Easy loading and unloadingEasy to operateSupplementary fittingsTractor-trailer combinationsMobile vehicleEngineering
Owner:LEMAY RICHARD P
Trailer system
A trailer system that includes a main chassis assembly including a detachable, trailer tongue assembly that is assembled from multiple trailer tongue assembly parts; a pair of detachable ramp members each detachably connectable to the main chassis assembly; multiple fasteners; and a multi-panel enclosure assembly attachable to the main chassis assembly. The fasteners are used to secure the multiple trailer tongue assembly parts together, the multi-panel enclosure assembly together and the assembled trailer tongue assembly and the assembled multi-panel enclosure assembly to the main chassis assembly.
Owner:BOYD ELLIS J
Apparatus for loading cargo into vehicles
InactiveUS20030086778A1Vehicle with removable loadingItem transportation vehiclesWatercraftEngineering
A cargo loading and unloading device for use with vehicles having a bed that is suitable for hauling cargo, for example, trucks, trailers. The device, which is configured to handle general or specific types of cargo, such as motorcycles, personal watercraft, and so forth, comprises a guide assembly that is mountable proximal to the opening that provides access to the bed of the vehicle. The guide assembly comprises a frame having a strap guide and at least one support guide mounted thereto. A movable carriage that is configured to hold the cargo is sized and configured to be at least partially receivable within and carried by the bed of the vehicle. A winch that is mountable to the vehicle proximal the end of the bed that is distal the open end of the bed is attached to one end of a connector, and the second end of the connector is attached to the carriage. Before the carriage is loaded into a vehicle, the connector extends from the winch over the connector guide and to the first end of the carriage. When the winch is rotated the first end of the carriage is lifted upwardly until the first end of the carriage engages and rides upon the support guide, and then the carriage is pulled over the support guide until the carriage is pulled into the vehicle.
Owner:SMITH ROBERT L
Method of apparatus for lifting and towing a load
InactiveUS6491490B1Easy to carryFacilitates multidirectional rotationTractor-trailer combinationsItem transportation vehiclesWinchMoving load
This invention provides an apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to lift a load, such as one end of a vehicle, to enable movement of the load from one location to another. The apparatus is comprised of an elongated member, such as a beam, and a winch slidably mounted on the elongated member which, in combination with the load itself and a stationary base, such as another vehicle, operates to lift and move the load.
Owner:TROBEE WAYNE G
Collapsible, lightweight mount to support a cargo loading device
InactiveUS8366373B2Easy to disassembleEasy to storeVehicles with cranesRefuse receptaclesPickup truckEngineering
A fully collapsible lightweight mount to support a cargo loading apparatus. The mount has releasably attached horizontal and vertical arms, with a bracket to adjustably attach a cargo loading device on the vertical arm. In one embodiment, the horizontal arms have brackets configured to attach to “stake holes” in the standard side walls of a pickup truck cargo bed. The vertical arm of the device may be further supported against for example, a cargo bed forward wall or floor by a floor brace. Alternatively horizontal arm may attach to a pickup truck trailer hitch by additional mounts and connecting arm components suitable for attachment to a class 3 trailer hitch. The component parts can be readily assembled and disassembled, are lightweight, and occupy little space. The disassembled device can be stored in a carrying bag in the cab or other compartment of a vehicle.
Owner:JACKSON RICK J
Vehicle wrecker with improved controls
ActiveUS20150284219A1Facilitates longitudinal movementEasy to moveSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingSoil-shifting machines/dredgersVehicle frameCAN bus
A wrecker-type recovery vehicle for recovering other, disabled vehicles, and a method for doing so, which may use a CAN Bus, and which may employ wrecker controls located a distance from a side surface of the vehicle exterior, Traveler rollers may be used to facilitate longitudinal movement of a travel base assembly supporting the boom, relative to the vehicle frame.
Owner:MILLER IND TOWING EQUIP INC
Tow trailer assembly
InactiveUS7326022B2Carriage/perambulator accessoriesHand carts with one axisMobile vehicleField conditions
A modular tow trailer assembly tows cargo behind a motor vehicle. A base assembly pivotally connects to a fork assembly. A hydraulic lifting cylinder moves the wheels downward relative to the fork assembly to raise the fork assembly into a towing position with the load substantially centered over the trailer's wheels. The tow trailer is readily partially disassembled for fitting within a cargo container and transporting within a cargo carrier in field conditions.
Owner:BROWN MR J C
Motorcycle towing dolly for tow trucks
A motorcycle towing device (12) for flat bed tow trucks (6) and wheel lift tow trucks (8) has a front wheel support plate (44) having a front wheel lateral support member (48), and a rear wheel support plate (100) having rear wheel lateral support members (124, 126). Tie down straps 24 secure a motorcycle (10) to the front wheel support plate (44) and to the front wheel lateral support member (48), and to the rear wheel support plate (100) and between the rear wheel lateral support members (124, 126). In one embodiment, the front wheel support plate (44) and the rear wheel support plate (100) are mounted to casters (84) for loading the motorcycle (10) onto the flat bed tow truck (6). In another embodiment, the front wheel support plate (44) and the rear wheel support plate (100) are mounted to a wheel lift tow truck (8).
Owner:ELEANOR G TAYLOR TRUST THE +2
Vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer
A vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer is provided. The trailer includes a forward support section including a first tubular frame having a main body portion with a first upper platform and rear interface side, and forward trailer neck; a pair of caster wheels attached proximate said rear interface; and a first planar deck substantially covering the first upper platform. The trailer further includes a rear support section including a second tubular frame having a second upper platform and a forward interface; and a second planar deck substantially covering the second upper platform. A pair of hinge assemblies interconnecting rear interface and said forward interface. The trailer is adapted to be configured in a deployed configuration, wherein the forward support section and rear support section are longitudinally positioned next to each other forming a generally horizontally oriented common planar platform for supporting a payload. The trailer is further adapted to be configured in a vertically stowed configuration, wherein the forward support section and rear support section are adapted to be folded about the pair of hinge assemblies such that the forward support section and rear support section are latitudinally positioned next to each other in a generally vertical orientation.
Owner:KENDON IND LLC
Vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer
Owner:KENDON IND LLC
Vehicle transport apparatus
A vehicle transport apparatus and method for attaching vehicles to the transport apparatus are provided. The vehicle transport apparatus preferably includes: a beam providing a kingpin on each a proximal and distal end; and an axle in vertical and horizontal sliding support of the beam, the axle providing selectable vertical and horizontal positioning of the beam relative to the axle. The method includes: collapsing a rear suspension of a first vehicle; lashing a rear axle of the first vehicle to a frame of the first vehicle; coupling a first kingpin of a vehicle transport apparatus to a fifth wheel of the first vehicle; lashing the first vehicle to a frame of the vehicle transport apparatus; elevating the vehicle transport apparatus with an axle of the vehicle transport apparatus; and coupling a second kingpin of the vehicle transport apparatus to a fifth wheel of a second vehicle.
Owner:COLDIRON SPECIALIZED CO
Adjustable recovery spade
InactiveUS7226080B2Maximizes tractive powerGreat tractionVehicle fittings for liftingVehicle cleaning apparatusMechanical engineeringRescue vehicle
A recovery spade that is adjustably coupled to a rescue vehicle to thereby maximize traction during rescue operations. The recovery spade includes an anchor blade and a hollow support member. The anchor blade includes a plurality of holes for selective connection to the support member at differing heights via a pin. The anchor blade further includes an anchor portion with teeth at one end for engaging the ground to effect the traction and coupling holes at the other end for selective connection to the anchor blade at differing angles.
Owner:JERR DAN
Tow truck with underlift control
A vehicle includes a chassis and an underlift supported by the chassis. The underlift includes a boom including a vehicle engaging device coupled to the boom and a movement actuator for moving the boom. The underlift further includes a control system configured to restrict actuation of the movement actuator when the boom moves to a predetermined position; and an operator control coupled to the control system that allows the operator to control the movement actuator after actuation of the movement actuator has been restricted.
Owner:JERR DAN
Truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery
InactiveUS7063494B2Improved and simplified post assembly and postImproved and simplified post and locking post designRefuse transferringHand carts with one axisEngineeringTruck
The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle. The invention is further directed to an improved locking post or post assembly for use with the specialized truck bed of the present invention.
Owner:METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE
Vehicle lifting and towing method and apparatus
InactiveUS6095748AOptimization mechanismThe process is compact and efficientTractor-trailer combinationsItem transportation vehiclesHydraulic cylinderEngineering
A lifting method and apparatus is provided that is especially suited for mounting on a towing vehicle and for lifting a vehicle. The apparatus is compact and efficient and especially suited for mounting to a tow truck. The lifting apparatus includes a boom and a riser pivotably mounted to a frame. A riser plate is mounted to the top end of the riser. A camming crank is pivotably attached to the riser plate. A riser pivot hingeably connects the camming crank to the riser plate. An arm anchor is also mounted to the frame. Link arms connect the arm anchor to the camming crank. A crank actuator rotates the camming crank to pivot the riser. The crank actuator can rotate the camming crank to selectively pivot the riser toward or away from the arm anchor, to respectively raise or lower the attached boom. The crank actuator for rotating the camming crank is an extending and retracting hydraulic actuator, such as a hydraulic cylinder and piston.
Owner:ZACKOVICH STANLEY E
Motorcycle towing dolly for low trucks
A motorcycle towing device (12) for flat bed tow trucks (6) and wheel lift tow trucks (8) has a front wheel support plate (44) having a front wheel lateral support member (48), and a rear wheel support plate (100) having rear wheel lateral support members (124, 126). Tie down straps 24 secure a motorcycle (10) to the front wheel support plate (44) and to the front wheel lateral support member (48), and to the rear wheel support plate (100) and between the rear wheel lateral support members (124, 126). In one embodiment, the front wheel support plate (44) and the rear wheel support plate (100) are mounted to casters (84) for loading the motorcycle (10) onto the flat bed tow truck (6). In another embodiment, the front wheel support plate (44) and the rear wheel support plate (100) are mounted to a wheel lift tow truck (8).
Owner:ELEANOR G TAYLOR TRUST THE +2
Carrier with lowered platform height
InactiveUS9796318B1Minimize heightNo wasted spaceItem transportation vehiclesVehicle with tipping movementTruckCantilever
A tow truck carrier with sub frame rails above the carrier chassis frame rails that also reduces platform height thereby presenting a lower center of gravity. Sub frame rails of rectangular steel tubing with the wider dimension of the tubing are used in a horizontal, low profile orientation, with the direct attachment of the lift cylinder ends to the sub frame rails or to a cross beam to lower the platform. The sub frame rails form a descending ladder frame with cross members attached via brackets so that they are lowered into the recess between the chassis side frame. A lifting bracket is welded to the underside of each sub frame rail underneath the overhang and adjacent to the chassis frame to accept the end of a lifting cylinder rod while leaving some space for sliding engagement of a platform beam which engages three edges of the sub frame rail.
Owner:LAGANAS STEVEN +1
Container hauling and delivery mechanism
ActiveUS20090267320A1Eliminate needFacilitate placement of loadRailway vehiclesRefuse receptaclesLocking mechanismRemote control
A container transportation system that includes a dolly system that can be mounted underneath the container and then used, optionally in cooperation with a boom or lift, to navigate a container to a desired location. The dolly includes a motor mounted in a swivel bracket that facilitates movement of the dolly for storage. The dolly includes a locking mechanism to clamp in on a load. The dolly can be navigated through the use of a wireless remote control unit that is either held by an operator or by a device that is integrated into the electronics of a road tractor and / or dolly system. The system may include a mounting system for mounting the dolly to a road tractor and a boom for lifting the dolly from a deployed state to a loaded state.
Owner:PEACHTREE TRAILERS TRUST
Vehicle support platform
InactiveUS7033119B2Easy to handleEasy to storePortable braking systemVehicle with removable loadingBraced frameMechanical engineering
A vehicle support platform is provided. The vehicle support platform includes a vehicle support deck of generally rectangular shape attached to a support frame constructed of a plurality of frame members and a pair of ramps are pivotally attached to opposite ends of the support frame. The vehicle support platform can include a vehicle wheel engagement member for receiving a wheel of a vehicle and supporting the vehicle generally upright, can be folded into a compact storage position, can be used as a loading ramp and has a low profile height. Additionally a pivot assembly which allows the vehicle support platform to rotate about a fixed point is provided.
Owner:BAKER GARY
Portable hydraulic vehicle lift
A portable hydraulic vehicle lift that functions as a vehicle trailer for transporting a vehicle over the road, and that includes a platform, and an elevating system for elevating the platform above the ground. The elevating system comprises a front leg assembly pivotally mounted on the platform that is pivotable between transport and lift positions, and a rear leg assembly pivotally mounted on the platform that is pivotable between transport and lift positions. A moving mechanism moves the front leg assembly between the transport and lift positions. A linking structure links the rear and the front leg assemblies for pivoting the rear leg assembly with the front leg assembly. Ground engaging wheels permit the platform to move over the ground and are mounted on the platform for elevating with the platform when the elevating system raises the platform such that the wheel are lifted from contact with the ground.
Owner:DE BOER ROBERT
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