Abstract:
In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile clamping system generally includes first and second elongate supports engageable with an edge portion of a sheet material for supporting at least part of the sheet material against bending. A fastener can releasably couple the first and second elongate supports to the edge portion of the sheet material. The first and second elongate supports define a channel for receiving the edge portion of the sheet material into the channel when supporting the sheet material. In another exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for transporting a sheet material generally includes a frame, at least one wheel coupled to the frame for allowing rolling movement of the frame, and an adjustable vice coupled to the frame for securing a sheet material in the vice on the frame.
Abstract:
A truck box assembly including a sidewall, a pair of doors, and a support assembly is provided. The sidewall may define an opening to provide clearance for a wheel house. Each of the pair of doors extends from one side of the opening. The support assembly may be mounted to a truck box and support the sidewall as the sidewall moves between retracted and expanded positions. Each of the doors may be moveable between an open position and a closed position filling the opening in the expanded position. The support assembly may include a mount post secured to the truck box at a standard interface plate (SIP) bracket and a horizontal member extending from the mount post and secured to the truck box at a stake pocket hole.
Abstract:
Arrangement for axle and wheels with rolling cylinders for transportation of a load, formed by two separate wheels (1) positioned parallel to one another by means of a main axle (10) arranged in the centre of the wheels and a plurality of rolling cylinders (11) that turn radially about the individual axis thereof, supporting and moving thereon a base board (12); said cylinders are fastened by cable or cord (13) to the reel (14), which optionally takes up the cord (13) by means of the handle (15); the rolling cylinders (11) are arranged in an annular manner on the inner face of the wheels (1), following the circumference of the wheels; the ends of the main axle (10) and the base board (12) are connected by cables or cords or the like to the pulling animal or to any other force capable of moving the assembly; movement of the wheels (1) gives rise to the simultaneous movement of the rolling cylinders (11), which, in operation, pass under the base (12) and support the load contained on the base, allowing the sliding thereof on the rolling shafts (11).
Abstract:
An axle alignment system is disclosed which permits convenient and efficient lateral alignment of an axle relative to a vehicle frame, without causing vertical displacement of the vehicle frame, and without requiring welding after the alignment operation. In a described embodiment, an axle alignment system includes rotationally engaged members, each of which has an eccentrically disposed opening formed therethrough. A fastener received in the openings is displaced horizontally, but not vertically, when the members are rotated relative to each other.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a dog sled that has improved steering capabilities, and includes spaced-apart sideframes and a plurality of rigid cross ties that hold the sideframes spaced apart in parallel relationship, the cross ties connecting to the side frames by flexible joints, and a flexible bumper or brush bow interconnects front ends of the sideframes. A runner is secured to each sideframe, the front end of the runner connects to the front of the sideframe and a central part of the runner connects to the lower end of the sideframe, providing the runner with a long, rearwardly extending portions. A handle extends transversely from the upper part of one sideframe to the upper part of the other sideframe, and each opposite end of the handle pivotally connects to the sideframe for rotation about an axis in the vertical plane of the sideframe and inclined at a substantial angle between the horizontal and the vertical. Lateral movement of the handle, to one side or the other, will tilt the sideframes and attached runners, and simultaneously one runner will be staggered longitudinally ahead of the other in a manner appropriate for turning the sled.