105results about "Inclined ship-lifting" patented technology

The present invention is a unitary piece block formed of polymers (such as polystyrene or other high strength polymer) by a single injection molding step which are assembled into a recreational vehicle leveler. The invention ramp provides four sets of four connectors at a top of a floor plate, which are adapted to interlock in cavity structures formed within a cavity on the underside of the block. Two adjacent blocks are secured together by applying to their top surfaces the securing cavity structure of an underside of a third such block. Such blocks can be stacked in an interlocking manner to reduce storage space.

A vehicle tire saving system or device which includes blocks having a contoured surfaced sized and shaped to receive a particular size tire and evenly support an arched section of the tire to prevent crushing of the side wall of the tires during extended period of storage thereby eliminating or minimizing the occurrence of dry rot to the tires. The device or system could also be used as a jacking mechanism for tandem tire assemblies and as a stand system for elevating a portion of a vehicle while performing work such as changing the oil filter or the like.

A ramp constructed of an expanded plastic foam parallelepiped core encased in a thick coating of polyurea provides a lightweight, stable ramp suitable for vehicle servicing. A low angle, long length ramp of a low weight is provided. Heavy duty versions have on edge panels embedded in the core.

A ramp constructed of an expanded plastic foam parallelepiped core encased in a thick coating of polyurea provides a lightweight, stable ramp suitable for vehicle servicing. A low angle, long length ramp of a low weight is provided. Heavy duty versions have on edge panels embedded in the core.

A modular wheel lift provides elevation of a vehicle wheel enclosed by body portions of a low height above the ground. A base lift unit includes a lift surface height selected to be less than the body portions height. A ramp unit is aligned and hingedly attached to one end of the base lift unit, to allow rotational movement of a wheel to the base lift surface. Additional lift units having ramp ends and progressively decreasing lengths are laterally positioned and stacked on the base lift surface. Side brackets are releasably positioned along either side surface to secure the stacked additional lift units to allow rotational movement of the vehicle wheel to an uppermost lift surface. A method of assembly and elevating includes laterally positioning and stacking a plurality of lift units having progressively shorter lengths to provide lifting of a vehicle wheel without disruption of the vehicle body portions.

A lift for raising a motorcycle positioned on a surface of the lift includes a frame defining a wheel-way and a surface along a longitudinal path on the lift. A front end lift assembly includes a drive and is mounted to the frame for living the front portion of the motorcycle from the surface. A rear end lift assembly is mounted to the frame and includes a drive, independent of the front end drive, for lifting the rear portion of the motorcycle from the surface. The front and rear end lift assemblies are operable independently of one another so that the front portion of the motorcycle can be raised from the surface while the rear portion is on the surface, the rear portion of the motorcycle can be raised from the surface while the front portion is on the surface, and either the front or rear portion can be raised from the surface, independently of the other, and when the other portion of the motorcycle is raised from the surface.

A lifting apparatus for small vehicles, including a frame assembly, a pair of fabric webs attached to the frame assembly, and a pivotable lift assembly with a pair of spaced-apart wheel holders for receiving and securing the forward wheels of a vehicle such as a lawn or garden tractor, golf cart, or the like. To use the apparatus, the operator positions the wheels of the vehicle on the webs, operably positions the forward wheels in the wheel holders, then drives the vehicle over the webs while the lift assembly pivots upwards. The weight of the vehicle holds the webs in place on the ground, thereby causing the frame and lift assemblies to lift and pivot, raising the apparatus from a first stable position (the "down" position) to a second stable position (the "up" position) where the undercarriage of the vehicle is accessible for servicing and maintenance.

Generally, the subject matter disclosed herein is directed to, among other things, systems and methods for making up pivotably pinned structural connections that may be used for erecting drilling rig masts. One illustrative system includes a drilling rig mast having at least one support leg, a drilling rig mast support having at least one mast support shoe, and a pinned connection between the at least one support leg and the at least one mast support shoe. Additionally, the pinned connection of the disclosed system includes a pin, an oversized hole having at least a first hole portion, and a removable plug that is adapted to be inserted into the oversized hole, wherein the removable plug has at least a first plug surface portion, and wherein the first hole portion and the first plug surface portion define at least part of a pin hole that is adapted to receive the pin.

A ramp for a vehicle comprises an elongated track with a leading end and a trailing end. The leading end engages a flatbed platform of a vehicle, and the trailing end engages a ground surface so that there is a slope between the leading and trailing ends when the ramp is in a first usage. The elongated track is constituted by multiple engaging elements. The elements are movable relative to each other so that the elements are capable of being packed in a stack to define a platform for a wheel of a vehicle. This permits raising of the wheel of a vehicle above the ground level. There is a hinge between adjacent elements, and the elements of the ramp are hinged at opposite ends for relative folding to permit for a stacked relationship about adjacent ends.

The present invention is a set of at least three interlocking blocks where two of the blocks are set on a ground surface and are connected at their top surfaces by a particular configuration of the underside of the third block. Four square and raised parts with four key recesses are formed on the top side of the entirely plastic and unitarily molded block to mate with a cavity and four flanged posts on the underside of another identical block. The critical part of this invention is providing four key recesses in the raised part of the block into which interlock the flanged posts of the underside of the block.

A support (10) for a vehicle jack (12) of the type having a base portion (30) and a body portion comprises in a preferred embodiment:—a solid body (17) having an upper surface (18) including a recess (28) and a lower surface (20) adapted to rest on a ground surface (16), the recess (28) being formed by a base (40) and at least one side wall (32, 34, 36, 38), the base portion (30) of the vehicle jack (12) being seated on the base (40) in position on the support, the upper surface (18) of the support (10) having slippage obstruction means to obstruct slippage of the base portion (30) when the vehicle jack (12) is used in jacking at least part of a vehicle (14), the slippage obstruction means comprising the upstanding side wall(s) (32, 34, 36, 38) of the recess (30), the support further including holding means for use in the carriage, storage, positioning for use and / or the removal from a position of use of the support (10), the holding means comprising a rigid integral handle (58) formed by an aperture in the support (10), and drain means in fluid communication with the recess (28) being configured to drain matter therefrom, said drain means preferably comprising channels (42, 44, 46 and 48) providing drain paths extending laterally outward in spaced apart relation from the recess (28) to an edge(s) of the support (10).

A lift and support structure is provided for a lawn tractor which includes a frame with a center lift member secured to and separating a pair of wheel support members. Ramps are secured to the wheel support members to permit the front or rear wheels of the lawn tractor to be rolled onto or off of the lift and support structure. The center lift member is elevated above the wheel support members to permit a floor jack or other lifting mechanisms to be placed under the lift and support structure. A pair of support legs may be locked in a raised position to support the lawn tractor for safe and easy access to the underneath side of the tractor, and may be pivoted or folded to the side when the lift and support structure is in a lowered position.

A building construction system is provided having an elongated track (bypass clip track) that overlays a front edge of a concrete slab. The elongated track provides an even flat surface along an uneven concrete slab because the elongated track can be placed at adjustable distances from slab edges that may be uneven. The track is secured to a bracketing structure that has foam inserts that become embedded within the top and / or bottom surface of the concrete slab after the concrete hardens. By attaching the track to these foam inserts instead of the concrete directly, breakage or spalling of the slab edge is reduced. Studs are then attached to a stud attachment plate extending from the track, such that thereafter, a wall or façade may be attached to the track that overlays the uneven slab edge.

A modular wheel lift provides elevation of a vehicle wheel enclosed by body portions of a low height above the ground. A base lift unit includes a lift surface height selected to be less than the body portions height. A ramp unit is aligned and hingedly attached to one end of the base lift unit, to allow rotational movement of a wheel to the base lift surface. Additional lift units having ramp ends and progressively decreasing lengths are laterally positioned and stacked on the base lift surface. Side brackets are releasably positioned along either side surface to secure the stacked additional lift units to allow rotational movement of the vehicle wheel to an uppermost lift surface. A method of assembly and elevating includes laterally positioning and stacking a plurality of lift units having progressively shorter lengths to provide lifting of a vehicle wheel without disruption of the vehicle body portions.

A portable ramp system made according to this invention includes a pair of interconnected ramps for use with high-centering wheeled lawn equipment such as commercial walk-behind mowers. The ramps allow the equipment to move between a first lower elevation and a second higher elevation without its front wheels becoming airborne as the equipment traverses the ramps in a forward direction. The ramps are connected to one another by a flexible tether that allows the distance between the ramps to be easily adjusted and provides a means for stowing the ramps over the handles of the equipment The ramps may be stowed in a holder secured to the equipment deck. Magnets may be included in a bottom portion of the ramp to provide an optional means for stowing the ramps on the equipment.

A mower unit configured to be supported to a work vehicle at a position between front wheels and rear wheels, comprises a mower deck; at least one blade supported by the mower deck; a climb-up assist member in which an inclined surface is formed for assisting the wheels in climbing over the mower unit; and a connecting device for detachably connecting the climb-up assist member to the mower unit in a service position in which the inclined surface assists the wheels in climbing over the mower unit.

A leveling device for vehicle wheels comprising a first integral planar member for mating with one or more additional integral planar members of substantially the same shape and dimension in releasable relationship. All integral members have four sides and an upper surface divided into a plurality of vertically projecting rows of pins with a row of projections situated up front. The bottom surface of each of the integral planar members include rows of sockets, each of which is conformable in shape and size to receive an individual pin in releasable frictional engagement. Each planar member also includes one partially beveled side with a sloped projection with one or more openings conformable to the shape and dimensions of the individual pins. Two or more integral planar members are adapted to stack one upon the other by mating pins and sockets of respective planar members so that the sloped projections overlap one another and are positioned in parallel relation. The sloped projections of stacked planar members may also be disposed in a laterally offset relation. Both embodiments enable substantial alignment of the inclined planes to facilitate movement of a vehicle wheel up on to the surface of the device and back down.

A lift and support structure is provided for a lawn tractor which includes a frame with a center lift member secured to and separating a pair of wheel support members. Ramps are secured to the wheel support members to permit the front or rear wheels of the lawn tractor to be rolled onto or off of the lift and support structure. The center lift member is elevated above the wheel support members to permit a floor jack or other lifting mechanisms to be placed under the lift and support structure. A pair of support legs may be locked in a raised position to support the lawn tractor for safe and easy access to the underneath side of the tractor, and may be pivoted or folded to the side when the lift and support structure is in a lowered position.

A vehicle tilting system for tilting a vehicle to expose the vehicle's undercarriage is disclosed. More specifically, the present system includes a vehicle support frame pivotally connected to a supporting surface. The vehicle support frame supports a vehicle and pivots between a collapsed position and an inclined position upon inflation of an inflatable air bag system that is connected to and placed between the supporting surface and the vehicle support frame.

A mower unit configured to be supported to a work vehicle at a position between front wheels and rear wheels, comprises a mower deck; at least one blade supported by the mower deck; a climb-up assist member in which an inclined surface is formed for assisting the wheels in climbing over the mower unit; and a connecting device for detachably connecting the climb-up assist member to the mower unit in a service position in which the inclined surface assists the wheels in climbing over the mower unit.

The invention provides a control system and a control method suitable for enabling an inclined frame car of an inclined ship lift to stably pass through a hump. The control system comprises the inclined frame car, a steel wire rope, a steel wire rope reel, two hoist devices, two friction devices, a control unit, a detection device, two hoist electrical transmission devices and two friction electrical transmission devices, wherein the detection device is used for feeding back equipment operation data in real time; the control unit is used for controlling the two hoist electrical transmission devices and the two friction electrical transmission devices according to the control command and the signals fed back by the detection device; the two hoist electrical transmission devices are used for driving two hoist motors to work, and enabling the reel to operate by a speed reducer so as to wind and release the steel wire rope, thus driving the inclined frame car to run on a track; when the inclined frame car passes through the hump, the two friction electrical transmission devices are used for driving two friction motors to work so as to enable two friction wheels to operate, so that the inclined frame car is driven to run by the coordination and combined action of the two hoist devices at the flat section of the hump and can continuously and stably pass through the flat section of the hump. The control system and the control method are simple in principle, convenient to implement and low in cost, are mainly convenient in connection with an automatic system, are incorporated in the automated process and enable the inclined frame car to stably pass through the hump automatically and reliably.

A ramp for a vehicle comprises an elongated track with a leading end and a trailing end. The leading end engages a flatbed platform of a vehicle, and the trailing end engages a ground surface so that there is a slope between the leading and trailing ends when the ramp is in a first usage. The elongated track is constituted by multiple engaging elements. The elements are movable relative to each other so that the elements are capable of being packed in a stack to define a platform for a wheel of a vehicle. This permits raising of the wheel of a vehicle above the ground level. There is a hinge between adjacent elements, and the elements of the ramp are hinged at opposite ends for relative folding to permit for a stacked relationship about adjacent ends.