164 results about "Wheel chock" patented technology

The present invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method of using the same for connecting and spacing grating and the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to connecting and spacing wire gratings, for example wire gratings used as vehicle tire support material or for mounting wheel chocks thereon in the transportation of automobiles. Even more specifically, the present invention may be used to connect a plurality of wire gratings together and to space in a first direction the plurality of gratings apart from each other at multiple selectable distances in one configuration. In a second configuration, the present invention may be used to space in a second direction the plurality of gratings from other objects, such as a wall or guard rail. The second configuration may be used in multiple orientations in order to provide multiple different spacing distances.

A charging system for an electric vehicle that assists in aligning a primary charging coil and a secondary coil. The system may include a wheel chock that raises the primary coil into alignment with the secondary coil when a tire enters the wheel chock. The system may include a primary that is recessed below the surface supporting the vehicle and is protected by a cover. The secondary coil may be protected and supported by a skid plate mounted to the vehicle. The system may include a charging circuit that is controlled by signals transmitted by a garage door opener transmitter or a garage door opener. The system may include sensors that detect the presence of an animal or object in the space between the primary coil and the secondary coil.

A wheel chock (10) configured for placement under a resting rubber tired wheel (W), such as a wheel found on a powered vehicle, to maintain the wheel (W) at rest is disclosed. The wheel chock (10) broadly includes a body (12) that defines an internal chamber (14) in communication with an open face (16) presented by the body (12). The body (12) presents a prism-like configuration having a generally triangular shape and includes a pair of oppositely spaced sidewalls (18, 20), a rear wall (22) extending between and adjoining the sidewalls (18,20), and a wheel-supporting surface (24) extending between and thereby enclosing the walls (18,20,22). The wheel-supporting surface (24) presents a low profile, arcuate leading tire-engaging edge (34). The arcuate leading edge (34) substantially complements the contour of the tire and enables the chock (10) to be easily placed under the wheel (W) in an optimal operating position i.e., in close adjacent alignment with the wheel (W) so that at least a portion of the majority of the circumferentially extending treads of the rubber tire of the wheel (W) engage at least a portion of the chock (10) with a minimal exertion of force and effort by the user. The internal chamber (14) in communication with the open face (16) enables the body (12) of the chock (10) to be stackably nested within another similarly configured wheel chock to provide a compact, space-efficient storage of the chocks that facilitates ready portability for transportation of a pair or more of the chocks in the vehicle.

A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit.

A wheel chock mounting plate assembly that can be easily attached to and removed from the load surface of a trailer or other transporting vehicle. The wheel chock mounting plate assembly attaches to a logistic track, standard in the field of cargo control systems, that is fixed to the load surface. The wheel chock mounting plate is precisely drilled and machined to receive a wheel chock. The mounting plate assembly has a fitting adapted to engage the logistic track attached with a logistic strap to the rear end of the mounting plate. At least one longitudinally slideable key is adapted to extend below the mounting plate to fit in a transverse opening of the logistic track to prevent the mounting plate from moving in a direction transverse to the length of the logistic track. The front of the mounting plate has a fitting adapted to engage the logistic track and secure the mounting plate assembly in the longitudinal direction of the logistic track.

A trailer stabilizing device for stabilizing a parked freight trailer comprising a frame having mounted thereto at least a right side wheel and a left side wheel, the frame also including a hitch, a fifth wheel, and at least one of a repositionable wheel chock and a repositionable hook, the trailer stabilizing device further including a repositioning device in order to reposition at least one of the repositionable wheel chock and the repositionable hook. The present disclosure also includes a method of stabilizing a parked trailer at a loading dock, the method comprising: (a) positioning a wheeled trailer stabilizer underneath a parked freight trailer at a loading dock while landing gear of the parked freight trailer are deployed and a kingpin of the parked trailer is accessible; (b) securing the kingpin of the parked freight trailer to a fifth wheel of the wheeled trailer stabilizer; and, (c) deploying a repositionable hook operatively coupled to the frame of the wheeled trailer stabilizer so the repositionable hook couples to a cleat mounted to the ground, where deployment of the hook is operative to exert a pulling force on the kingpin.

A configurable base is formed from a plurality of interlocking tiles that may fit within a frame. Anchoring tiles have receptacles for accepting anchors. Smooth panels support heavy items. Accessories are formed to either attach to the anchor or integrally with the anchor. Accessories include tie downs, sidewalls, cross frame and stanchions, and wheel-chocks. The anchor fits into the receptacles for placement anywhere desired on the base. An embodiment of the anchor has a lock for added security. A coupler provides at least one aperture for securing items, preferably positioned on the frame. An alternative configurable bed is formed by orthogonal cross members arranged within a frame. Open spaces between the orthogonal cross members accept anchors. Another alternative configurable bed is formed from a single tile having a plurality of receptacles. A method of configuring a cargo management system allows a dealer employee to compare customer needs to established footprints, alter the footprint design if needed, and generate a cost estimate for the configuration.

A wheel chock system for preventing movement of one or more wheels. The system may include a pair of chocks for clamping onto one or more wheels. The chocks may be connected through a linkage mechanism that can be rotated to draw the chocks together or move the chocks further apart. A handle may be attached to the linkage mechanism for moving the chock system from a blocking position to a released position. The handle may be configured to stand upright such that the chock system can be installed and removed by a user in a standing position without the need to bend or crouch. One embodiment of the chock system may be attachable to two different wheels in a tandem wheel arrangement, whereas another embodiment of the chock system may be configured to clamp onto a single wheel.

A vehicle-mounted cargo lift including a frame and carry arms suitable for carrying a scooter, a personal transportation device, or other cargo. The frame includes a power inverter / converter, which provides power to a motorized worm drive, which raises and lowers the carry arms. Wheel chocks on the carry arms hold in place the scooter wheels. The cargo lift attaches to the back of a vehicle via a trailer hitch.

Wheel chock restraint system comprising a wheel chock, a supporting element mounted on the ground in vicinity of a loading dock and a wheel chock support assembly connected by one end to the wheel chock and by another end in vicinity of the loading dock. A base portion of the chock is provided with first engagement elements and the supporting elements are provide with corresponding second engagement elements. The first engagement elements are adapted to cooperate with the second engagement elements, thus creating a retention force directed away from the loading dock and preventing the chock from sliding away from the wheel of a vehicle making an attempt to depart prematurely from the loading dock. Wheel chock support assembly is adapted to ensure a secure positioning of the chock under the wheel of the vehicle during loading and unloading operation by creating an engagement force directed towards the loading dock and pressing the chock against the wheel. The first engagement elements comprise a plurality of teeth extending downwardly from the base portion of the chock under a predetermined angle and the second engagement elements are a plurality of stoppers extending upwardly from the supporting element. This system also comprises an anti-theft locking means, wherein these locking means together with the first and second engagement means are adapted to securely lock the chock on the wheel of the vehicle and to prevent any unauthorized removal of the chock and theft of the vehicle.