Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
414812000 | Of charging or discharging self-loading or unloading vehicle | 51 |
20080292448 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING A FORKLIFT TO A VEHICLE - Disclosed is a method for mounting a forklift to the rear of a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. The method includes providing a forklift in a vehicle, the forklift having a frame, a pair of spaced apart front wheels and at least one rear wheel. The forklift also has a pair of forks that are movably mounted to the frame, the pair of forks movable in at least a vertical direction relative to the frame. The vehicle has a rearward end with a fork support that receives the pair of forks of the forklift. The mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets, each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening defined therethrough. The opening has a closed perimeter. Also included is a pair of receiving pins, the receiving pins being dimensioned such that they can slide through the opening in each of the mounting brackets. The receiving pins have a supporting position and a release position. The supporting position of the pins results in a horizontal disposition thereof and rigid attachment of the forklift to the rearward end of the vehicle. Mounting of the forklift to the rearward end of the vehicle is afforded when the openings of the mounting brackets are in alignment with the supporting position of the pins and the pins are in the supporting position while being located through the openings of the mounting brackets. | 11-27-2008 |
20080317579 | Flat-bed truck with crane, lift or hoist - A flat-bed truck system and method for efficiently delivering and unloading items using special crane, lift or hoist elements. The cranes are foldable downward into a horizontal position. Lower plural and parallel drive elements are used to drive upper pivoting arms which are connected by a cross-bar element. The cranes are designed with a low center of gravity so they may be positioned at various points around the bed of the truck. The lower plural drive elements are fixed in a horizontal position by brackets which may be easily applied and removed. | 12-25-2008 |
20090238673 | Cargo carrying vehicle and method of operation - A rear loading cargo carrying wheeled vehicle includes a pair of container lifts for moving shipping containers between a container support platform on the vehicle and an unloaded position behind the vehicle. Each lift typically includes a pivot arm pivotally mounted on the vehicle, a telescoping arm telescopically mounted on the pivot arm, and a container engaging support member mounted on the telescoping arm for engaging and supporting the containers. A platform lift is provided for lowering the platform during the loading operation to provide greater stability. The container support platform includes a forward section and tail section which is movable relative to the forward section to provide greater clearance for loading and unloading the container. Guide walls along either side of the platform guide misaligned containers onto the platform. The container lifts are configured for loading and unloading one or more containers onto and from the platform. | 09-24-2009 |
20090238674 | Method and apparatus for unloading containers - A rear loading cargo carrying wheeled vehicle includes a pair of container lifts for moving shipping containers between a container support platform on the vehicle and an unloaded position behind the vehicle. Each lift typically includes a pivot arm pivotally mounted on the vehicle, a telescoping arm telescopically mounted on the pivot arm, and a container engaging support member mounted on the telescoping arm for engaging and supporting the containers. A platform lift is provided for lowering the platform during the loading operation to provide greater stability. The container support platform includes a forward section and tail section which is movable relative to the forward section to provide greater clearance for loading and unloading the container. Guide walls along either side of the platform guide misaligned containers onto the platform. The container lifts are configured for loading and unloading one or more containers onto and from the platform. | 09-24-2009 |
20100040452 | Power lift and transfer system and method - A power lift and transfer system and method are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the power lift and transfer system and method may be realized as a power lift and transfer system. The power lift and transfer system may move, stow, and carry a mobility device for a user with a disability, and then assist the person with the disability to transfer in and out of a vehicle. The power lift and transfer system may further transport the wheeled or other mobility device from a position in a rear or on top of the vehicle to passenger or driver areas of the vehicle, and then assist the user by means of a conveyor belt to transfer laterally into the automobile seat. | 02-18-2010 |
20100098524 | LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE COMPOSITIONS - A lightweight ready-mix concrete composition that contains 8-20 volume percent cement, 11-50 volume percent sand, 10-31 volume percent prepuff particles, 9-40 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water, where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent;. The prepuff particles have an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.02 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3. The slump value of the composition measured according to ASTM C 143 is from 2 to 8 inches. After the lightweight ready-mix concrete composition is set for 28 days, it has a compressive strength of at least 1400 psi as tested according to ASTM C39. | 04-22-2010 |
20110176906 | BATTERY-CHANGING VEHICLE WITH CANTILEVERED BOOM - A battery-changing vehicle includes a mobile carriage, a frame disposed above the mobile carriage, and a boom assembly connected to the frame. The mobile carriage defines a loading deck for receiving and transporting a battery. The boom assembly includes a lift hoist that lifts a battery to and from the loading deck. The lift hoist is capable of lateral movement between an extended disposition, at which the lift hoist is cantilevered away from the loading deck, and a withdrawn disposition, at which the lift hoist is disposed above the loading deck. The battery-changing vehicle may also include a transfer arm capable of transferring a battery to and from the loading deck. | 07-21-2011 |
20110194925 | FLATBED TOW TRUCK PIVOTING PLATFORM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A flatbed vehicle carrier assembly comprising a carrier body subassembly including a carrier floor supported by a carrier body slide enabling sill frame. An intermediate subframe subassembly is capable of sliding and being pivotally integrated with a slide enabling tilt and pivotal control subassembly, which is pivotally secured therebetween to a mounting platform support assembly. A pivot control device provides a means to rotate and rearwardly transfer and posture the intermediate subframe. The carrier body sill frame is slideably assembled to the intermediate subframe, being driven by a longitudinal control actuator. A ramp can be pivotally integrated into a loading end of the carrier body subassembly. The carrier and ramp floors are fabricated of a series of interlocking extrusion members. | 08-11-2011 |
20110286830 | Device for winching - An apparatus positions a boat having a clip attached to a bow onto a boat trailer. The apparatus is used with a winch and two guides mounted on the boat trailer. The two guides are positioned a selected distance from the winch toward the rear of the boat trailer and spaced apart from each other. The apparatus includes three line sections windable about a reel of the winch with two of the line sections being windable about the reel in one direction and the third line being wound in an opposite direction. The two lines that are wound on the reel in the same direction extend around the guides while the third line extends between the guides and all of the lines being connected to each other at their distal ends. Forward movement of the boat engages the clip with the lines such that the boat can be winched onto the trailer. | 11-24-2011 |
20120195735 | PIVOTING TAILGATE SHOVELING APPARATUS - A tailgate shoveling apparatus includes a containment bed mounted on a vehicle for contained material therein, and a tailgate shoveling platform pivotably attached proximate an end of the containment bed. The tailgate shoveling platform pivots between two positions rotationally offset by substantially more than 90 degrees in relation to each other. The tailgate shoveling platform substantially prevents material from spilling out of the containment bed in a first position. In a second position, the tailgate shoveling platform provides a platform configured to hold a portion of the material contained in the containment bed at an ergonomic shoveling height relative to a user standing on ground level. Once a desired amount of material has been removed from the platform, the tailgate shoveling platform may return unused material back into the containment bed as the tailgate shoveling platform moves back into the first position. | 08-02-2012 |
20120207581 | Oil sands truck body - A truck body that efficiently hauls oil sands, which typically coagulate and adhere together in one consolidated mass. The adhesion of this consolidated mass to the surface of the truck body is minimized and the buildup of “carryback” is effectively prevented during haul cycles. Hauled amalgamated materials are dumped from the truck body such that the amalgamation breaks down and is safely dumped. One typical material that displays such a coagulated conglomerate massing is “oil sands” from which oil is extracted. A non-stick surface is provided on the truck body to overcome the natural adhesiveness displayed by this material and, when being dumped from a truck body, provides a means to assist in releasing the material from the truck body without leaving significant “carryback” that tends to buildup over haul cycles. Plus, the body design encourages the material to break down as it is dumped. | 08-16-2012 |
20120275897 | LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY CARRIER - A carrier having a platform or deck mounted on a subframe tiltable relative to the vehicle chassis. The platform is preferably slidable relative to the subframe. Using Super Single rear wheels and an airbag suspension, for example, sufficient clearance is provided such that the subframe is preferably located between the vehicle chassis frame and the rear wheels. The resulting carrier has a platform with a height lower than that of previous carriers, providing it with a lower center of gravity, enabling a reduction in load angle and an increase in payload height. | 11-01-2012 |
20120301264 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT AT TRUCKS FOR TIPPING A LOADING BIN - A truck for heavy transport that comprises a front part coupled with a rear part. The rear part comprises a load arrangement including a load frame arranged to support a loading bin. The loading bin is arranged such that it can be pivoted at the rear end of the load frame, whereby the load arrangement or load frame comprises a pivot arrangement arranged to displace the point of attack of the weight of the load during a lifting operation of the loading bed. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301265 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR RECREATIONAL WATER VESSELS - A mounting apparatus | 11-29-2012 |
20120301266 | Ramp Botom Transition Foot - An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer. | 11-29-2012 |
20120321436 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY MATERIALS CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME - The present invention is a system for transporting and storing construction materials for a job site using a trailer having a plurality of openings, a container having a frame carrying support feet for being received into the trailer openings, a plurality of attachment points carried by the frame on the floor of the interior of the container, a plurality of shelves carried by the interior of the container; and a door carried by the container having a lock. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328407 | RACK STOPPER SYSTEM - The present invention provides a rack stopper system for holding a plurality of components and/or component trays on a rack and then allowing the component trays to be transferred to another rack. The system can include a base, a support bar attached to the base, and a wiper bar pivotally attached to the support bar. The wiper bar can have a stop position that blocks a component and/or a component tray from rolling off of a first rack and a pass position that allows the component and/or component tray to roll off of the first rack and onto a second rack. | 12-27-2012 |
20130022441 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BULK TRANSPORT OF PROPPANT - A method of bulk transport of proppant is disclosed comprising: transporting proppant in an intermodal transport container to a well site, the intermodal transport container having four vertical walls, a roof, and a base, defining an enclosed interior, the proppant being loosely disposed within the enclosed interior; and unloading at least a portion of the proppant through one or more gates in the intermodal transport container at the well site. An apparatus for bulk transport of proppant is also disclosed. | 01-24-2013 |
20130028703 | APPARATUS THAT CONVERTS BETWEEN ADJUSTABLE TRAILER AND TRUCK BED COVER - An apparatus that is changeable between a trailer configuration, in which the apparatus is configured and usable as a trailer, and a truck bed cover configuration, in which the apparatus is configured and usable as a truck bed cover. The apparatus includes a bed having a top surface, a wheel assembly attached to the bed, and a towing assembly coupled with the bed, the towing assembly being configured to couple with a hitch of a vehicle. The bed can include a center deck section and a pair of side deck sections slidably coupled to the center deck section such that the side deck sections can be slid laterally with respect to the center deck section to adjust the width of the apparatus. A method of converting the apparatus from a trailer to a truck bed cover is also included. | 01-31-2013 |
20130034422 | SLIDE AND DUMP TRAILER - A sliding dump trailer that provides dumping, loading, and unloading functionality using mechanical manipulations. A bed frame is attached to a towing tongue using hinges, and one or more slide rails. The slide rails selectively engage and disengage with an axle frame. The bed frame is manipulated to a loading/unloading position by locking wheels on the axle frame, disengaging the axle frame from the slide rails, and pushing the tongue in a reverse direction, causing the slide rails to slide over the axle frame which, in turn, allows the bed frame to tilt over the hinges. Continuing to push the tongue in the reverse direction further tilts the bed frame to a dumping position. The bed frame is returned to a horizontal towing position by pulling the tongue in a forward direction. | 02-07-2013 |
20130051971 | Expandable Stowable Platform for Unloading Trucks - A stowable platform for side access doors of trailers for commercial trucks is provided. The platform is designed to compactly fit into a storage cavity built into the trailer. This cavity can be underneath the floor of the vehicle. The platform is designed to slide out from its storage cavity and be positioned against the vehicle to provide side access to the vehicle. After removal from storage, the platform can be expanded to a much more convenient size for loading or unloading of the vehicle. | 02-28-2013 |
20130058755 | HIGH TONNAGE TRAILER COMBINATION, TRAILER COMPONENTS, AND METHOD OF USE - A trailer combination and trailer components are designed to provide dual functionality in terms of hauling a very high tonnage piece of heavy equipment and typical weight pieces of heavy equipment. To accomplish this, a trailer auxiliary is provided to connect to a typical low boy trailer. The trailer auxiliary has mechanisms to provide a bed assembly that is designed to link to the low boy trailer so that the bed assembly and bed of the trailer auxiliary receive the high tonnage piece of equipment. The trailer auxiliary can be equipped with ramps to interface with the trailer and auxiliary to facilitate the loading of the heavy equipment. The trailer combination also includes a hauling vehicle for each of the low boy trailer and auxiliary, with a spacing bar assembly mounted to one of the vehicles to link the vehicles together when hauling the trailer and the auxiliary. | 03-07-2013 |
20130084159 | Waste Container - The present invention is generally applicable to a container. More specifically, the invention is applicable to a waste container for the collection, storage and transport of waste and refuse material. The waste containers of the present invention are particularly useful for the collection, storage and transporting of organic waste material. | 04-04-2013 |
20130115041 | Method for lifting items from and upon trucks - A method enabling a single worker to safely lift a cargo item without personal injury that weighs up to four hundred pounds from and onto a truck platform is provided, and includes providing a one-piece hoist support member, configured to support a portable hand-held hoist, having a vertical post, a short offset cantilever beam permanently affixed to an upper portion of the vertical post, and a receiver stem affixed to a lower portion of the vertical post, which enables mounting and supporting the lifting device upon the truck The result is the elimination of the need to employ a more complex device, such as a hydraulic cylinder, for raising and lowering a pivoting boom for moving the cargo item up and down. The simplicity of this arrangement also facilitates sharing one lightweight portable lifting device between two or more trucks, which can be easily carried out by a single worker. | 05-09-2013 |
20130223972 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING AN ATV - The method and apparatus for loading and unloading an ATV from a truck bed includes mounting a sling in the forward end of the truck bed and attaching the winch line from the ATV to the sling link of the sling. With a pair of loading ramps inclined from the ground up to the rear end of the truck box, the winch line is used to winch the ATV up the ramps, or to assist the ATV in its self-propelled driving up the ramps and onto the truck bed. When unloading the ATV, the ATV is driven rearwardly down the ramps while the winch line is simultaneously extended from the winch so as to act as a speed limiter and to help keep the front of the ATV from lifting off the ramps. | 08-29-2013 |
20130323006 | ATTACHMENT METHOD - An attachment method for attaching a piece of plant machinery such as a mini-excavator to mount, for example a mount on a transporter or trailer. The piece of plant machinery is moved to a mounting location and a moveable portion arrangeable relative to the body is arranged in cooperative engagement with the mount to attach the piece of plant machinery thereto. The moveable portion may for example comprise a moveable drive | 12-05-2013 |
20140133954 | MULTIMODAL WAGON, METHOD OF OPERATION FOR ENTERING AND EXITING GOODS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a multimodal wagon intended for transporting in its interior road goods vehicles with or without semi-trailers or mainly semi-trailers. | 05-15-2014 |
20140193235 | REEL HANDLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for handling reels includes a telescoping assembly with a first fork sleeve and a second fork sleeve attached to the telescoping assembly so that a position of the first fork sleeve may be adjusted with respect to a position of the second fork sleeve. A first reel lifter fitting and a second reel lifter fitting are attached to the telescoping assembly so that a position of the first reel lifter fitting may be adjusted with respect to a position of the second reel lifter fitting. A first reel lifter arm having a first hook portion and a second reel lifter arm having a second hook portion are slidingly received within the first and second reel lifter fittings. | 07-10-2014 |
20140241849 | CART WITH A SUPPORT SURFACE HAVING A SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE CONTOUR AND A PRINTING SYSTEM SHEET STACKER INCORPORATING THE CART - Disclosed is a cart having a support surface with a selectively adjustable contour for providing essentially uniform support to a load (e.g., a stack of print media sheets) during receiving and storing modes and for facilitating transfer of the load to another support surface during a transferring mode. The cart can comprise a support surface with alternating fixed and movable sections. In the receiving and storage modes, the movable sections can be top aligned with the fixed sections so that the support surface has an essentially planar contour for providing essentially uniform support. In the transferring mode, the movable sections can be dropped lower so that the support surface has a corrugated contour for facilitating transfer of the load (e.g., using an interdigitation technique). Also disclosed is a printing system sheet stacker incorporating such a cart for receiving, storing and transferring of a sheet stack as well as associated methods. | 08-28-2014 |
20140248114 | LIFTING DEVICE FOR CONVEYOR EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - A lifting device for conveyor equipped vehicles includes a lift frame and an upper platform deck, each having an overall shape and construction suitable for receiving a commercial pallet, a pair of opposing scissor lifts interposed between the lift frame and the upper platform deck, and a lifting device. | 09-04-2014 |
20140255143 | Controller Configured to Control Power from Source to Drain - Disclosed is a controller configured to control a flow of current from a source to a drain. The controller may be equipped with a receiver. Thus, the control of electricity may be controlled remotely. Disclosed also is a system that includes a power source, a drain, and a controller connecting the power source to the drain. The power source may be configured to receive a signal which enables the controller to at least one of allow power to flow from the power source to drain or prevent power from flowing from the power source to the drain. Disclosed also is a transporting device that uses the controller and a method that uses the controller. | 09-11-2014 |
20140321960 | PLANE TRACTOR - The invention relates to a plane tractor which grips the nose gear of a plane, including: a chassis; wheel modules connected to the chassis, each wheel module including at least one actuator for inducing a vertical movement of the module in relation to the chassis; a gripping platform for gripping the nose gear of a plane, the platform together with the chassis having freedom of movement substantially in circular translation; and a damping and actuating means connecting the platform and the chassis. | 10-30-2014 |
20140328663 | PLANE TRACTOR - The invention relates to a plane tractor which grips the nose gear of a plane, including: a chassis; wheel modules connected to the chassis, each wheel module including at least one actuator for inducing a vertical movement of the module in relation to the chassis; a gripping platform for gripping the nose gear of a plane, the platform together with the chassis having freedom of movement substantially in circular translation; and a damping and actuating means connecting the platform and the chassis. | 11-06-2014 |
20140363267 | AUTOMATED SLING LOAD HANDLER FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A method and apparatus for handling cargo. A cargo handling system may be positioned relative to the cargo. The cargo handling system may comprise a frame structure and an engagement system. The frame structure may be configured to change in a number of dimensions to encompass the cargo. The engagement system may be configured to engage the cargo. The number of dimensions of the frame structure may be adjusted to encompass the cargo. The cargo may be engaged with the engagement system. | 12-11-2014 |
20150321595 | Method for delivery and/or collection of at least one mailing - Described and shown is a method for delivery and/or collection of at least one mailing. In order to reduce the associated cost and effort a vehicle ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150353199 | CARGO AIRCRAFT FOR TRANSPORTING INTERMODAL CONTAINERS IN TRANSVERSE ORIENTATION - Provided are aircraft for transporting intermodal containers and methods of operating such aircraft including methods of loading and unloading the containers. An aircraft includes a fuselage having a cargo space for receiving and supporting intermodal containers. The containers are oriented in the transverse direction in the cargo space or, more specifically, in a direction normal to the longitude direction that extends from the nose to the tail of the aircraft. The aircraft may transport standard 20-foot or 40-foot containers or lighter version of such containers that otherwise have the same form and features as the standard intermodal containers. The intermodal containers may be loaded through an opening in the bottom of the fuselage. Specifically, intermodal containers may be arranged into a row. The aircraft may be then rolled over this row of the containers and lowered onto the containers followed by engaging container corners. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367766 | LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY CARRIER - A carrier having a platform or deck mounted on a subframe tiltable relative to the vehicle chassis. The platform is preferably slidable relative to the subframe. Sufficient clearance is provided such that the subframe is preferably located between the vehicle chassis frame and the rear wheels, and below the top of the chassis frame. The resulting carrier has a platform with a height substantially lower than that of previous carriers, providing it with a lower center of gravity, enabling a reduction in load angle, an increase in payload height, and enhanced dynamic road stability. | 12-24-2015 |
20160014967 | AGRICULTURAL BALE SLIDING METHOD AND MECHANISM - An agricultural baler includes a baler mechanism. A carriage assembly is coupled to the baler mechanism. The carriage assembly includes a bale carriage and a bale sliding mechanism operable along the bale carriage in a direction generally normal to the direction of travel. The bale sliding mechanism includes a pusher and a plurality of movement devices drivingly coupled to the pusher. The plurality of movement devices being coupled to the bale carriage and including a first movement device and a second movement device. The first and second movement devices operate in opposite directions to each other as the pusher is moved. | 01-21-2016 |
20160014968 | AGRICULTURAL BALE CARRIAGE WINGS - An agricultural baler having a direction of travel and comprises a baler mechanism and a carriage assembly. The carriage assembly is coupled to the baler mechanism. The carriage assembly comprises a fixed section and at least one extending section. The extending section is extendable in a direction generally normal to the direction of travel. | 01-21-2016 |
20160014969 | AGRICULTURAL BALER PLATFORM - An agricultural baler comprising a baler mechanism and a carriage assembly coupled to the baler mechanism. A platform is coupled to at least one of the baler mechanism and the carriage assembly. The platform is configured to move a bale from the baler mechanism to the carriage assembly and remain tilted until the bale is moved onto the carriage assembly at least substantially out of contact with the platform. A sliding mechanism is coupled to the carriage assembly. The sliding mechanism is configured to move the bale onto the carriage assembly. | 01-21-2016 |
20160075269 | Hard Rock Mined Ore Truck Body - A truck body designed for transporting hard rock mined ore. The truck body includes a body floor having a first material forming a floor structure and a liner structure including a second material covering at least a portion of the floor structure. The second material has a hardness that is greater than a hardness of the first material and prevents wear of the truck body floor by the hard rock ore. The truck body includes a front wall and two opposing body sidewalls that taper outwardly from front to rear of the truck body such that a width between the body sidewalls at a rear of the truck body is at least 10% greater than a width at the front of the truck body. The outward tapering of the body sidewalls promotes movement of the load away from the body sidewalls as the load is released from the truck body. | 03-17-2016 |
414813000 | With conveyor | 10 |
20090196729 | CARGO CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A system and method for cargo handling is provided. The system includes a transport vehicle including a cargo bay capable of housing a plurality of cargo containers, and a loading dock for coupling to the cargo bay. The system also includes at least one railcar and pylons positioned along a floor of the cargo bay. A predetermined number of pylons are operable to elevate and lower a cargo container within the cargo bay. The present invention also provides a railcar for transporting cargo containers, as well as an apparatus for positioning at least one cargo container within a transport vehicle. The present invention also provides a system for aligning a loading dock and a transport vehicle that includes a mechanism for adjusting the height of the transport vehicle or loading dock, or a plurality of engagement members that are capable of aligning the loading dock and transport vehicle. | 08-06-2009 |
20100272554 | TANK TRUCK WITH SIDE-SHOOTING DISCHARGE - A truck includes a steerable frame having a tank with structure defining a forwardly-facing front discharge opening and an auger for moving material in the tank to the discharge opening. A subassembly is attached to the structure for receiving a stream of the material from the front discharge opening. The subassembly includes a laterally-facing tube with an outlet opening oriented to dump material from the tank in a sideways direction near a front of the steerable frame. In one form, the subassembly is configured to replace a guillotine plate gate covering the discharge opening for normal front dumping of material, the subassembly allowing material to be dumped to a side instead of toward the front. | 10-28-2010 |
20100284779 | Loading Method And Apparatus For Loading - A loading method and apparatus for loading is described which is a particular utility in loading wheelchairs (w) and the like into the vehicles. A flexible web ( | 11-11-2010 |
20130243563 | Sliding loading lifting system - The present invention relates to a motorized device that can be operated by one person to load or unload a platform containing cargo or a wheel chock attached to a motorcycle or multi-wheeled vehicle, or bins and containers holding cargo. The device taught herein is employed to lift or move the cargo to the level of the truck bed or storage area and move into the storage or travel to a second position. Also disclosed is a sliding ramp apparatus for moving cargo to a higher level or lower level or movement on the same plane or level using incline, horizontal or vertical movement. When mounted on a platform or motorized vehicle, any cargo: machinery, motorcycle, containers, palettes, drums, supplies, etc. can be loaded or unloaded in or on a vehicle or platform in a lifting or lowering manner. When mounted on any surface, any cargo (worktables, machinery, crates, containers, pallets, drums, supplies, boats, etc.) can be moved horizontally and/or vertically for access or convenient height, human contact or manipulation of cargo or process in manufacture. | 09-19-2013 |
20140169932 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A CONVEYANCE RATE OF GRAIN OF AN UNLOADER SYSTEM - A method of controlling a conveyance rate of grain of an unloader system, including providing a grain holding device and an unloader in communication with the grain holding device, the unloader having an inlet for receiving grain from the grain holding device and an outlet for discharging grain. An apparatus within the grain holding device is operable for controllably feeding grain within the grain holding device to the unloader. The method includes monitoring a parameter associated with a power source of the apparatus, and comparing the parameter of the power source to a maximum predetermined threshold value. The method includes automatically controlling the conveyance rate of grain of the apparatus to the unloader. | 06-19-2014 |
20140212259 | Radiating Sprag Traction-Enhancing Attachment and Method for Flatbed Tow Vehicles - An attachment apparatus and related method for enhancing traction during winching for a flatbed tow vehicle, comprising: a top planar surface; a bottom planar surface integrally-connected to the top planar surface at a fixed mating angle therebetween, wherein the fixed mating angle is substantially equal to a rear extremity angle between top and bottom surfaces of a rear extremity of a flatbed of the tow vehicle with which the apparatus is to be used; and a plurality of sprags permanently affixed to an underside of the bottom planar surface. | 07-31-2014 |
20140271100 | SLIDING LOADING RAMP - A sliding ramp can include at least two platforms. The platforms of the sliding ramp can be slidably connected to provide a storage position and an operational position. The platforms can include male and female members. The male and female members can facilitate the slidable relationship between the two platforms. | 09-18-2014 |
20150023775 | System And Method Of Material Handling Using One Or More Imaging Devices On The Transferring Vehicle To Control The Material Distribution Into The Storage Portion Of The Receiving Vehicle - First imaging device collects first image data, whereas second imaging device collects second image data of a storage portion. A container identification module identifies a container perimeter of the storage portion in at least one of the collected first image data and the collected second image data. A spout identification module is adapted to identify a spout of the transferring vehicle in the collected image data. An image data evaluator determines whether to use the first image data, the second image data, or both based on an evaluation of the intensity of pixel data or ambient light conditions. An alignment module is adapted to determine the relative position of the spout and the container perimeter and to generate command data to the propelled portion to steer the storage portion in cooperative alignment such that the spout is aligned within a central zone or a target zone of the container perimeter. | 01-22-2015 |
20160122131 | Vehicle Load Assist Device - A vehicle load assist device and methods of making and using the same is described. According to one embodiment, the vehicle load assist device includes at least one support arm having a substantially open space between two ends configured to accept a corner of a vehicle, at least one wheel assembly, at least one slide, and at least one harness. The wheel assembly is coupled to the support arm and is a pivot point for loading an item onto a vehicle. The slide is coupled to one end of the support arm and configured to slide on a surface of the vehicle. The harness is coupled to the slide and configured to couple to the vehicle. | 05-05-2016 |
20160376106 | TRAILERS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING MATERIAL - Material transfer trailers including an elongate chassis, and a longitudinally extending conveyor for transferring material to a desired location, the conveyor being supported by the chassis and including a main portion mounted to the chassis, the main portion having a lower end and an upper end opposite the lower end, an extension portion including a link end moveably mounted to the upper end of the fixed portion and a discharge end opposite the link end, wherein the extension portion is configured to move between an extended position and a stowed position. In some examples, the main portion is fixedly mounted to the chassis. In some examples, the extension portion is pivotally mounted to the main portion. In some examples, the conveyor defines a void to receive a rear-mounted projection of a receiving vehicle. | 12-29-2016 |