Abstract

A spring assembly for mounting between a chassis and an unsprung mass of a vehicle, the spring assembly comprising a coil spring and a hydropneumatic spring acting in series, wherein the hydropneumatic spring is configured to be switchable between a compressible state and an incompressible state, such that when the hydropneumatic spring is in the compressible state, the equivalent spring rate of the spring assembly is a function of the spring rate of the coil spring and the hydropneumatic spring, and when the hydropneumatic spring is in the incompressible state, the equivalent spring rate of the spring assembly is a function of the spring rate of the coil spring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 11/58 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having helical, spiral or coil springs, and also fluid springs arranged coaxially
• B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
• B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
• B60G 17/027 - Mechanical springs regulated by fluid means
• B60G 17/033 - Spring characteristics characterised by regulating means acting on more than one spring
• B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics

Abstract

A container catch device for a load-handling vehicle, the container catch device comprising a base, a front hook comprising a rearwardly directed tip, and a rear shear block movable between a retracted position in which the catch is open and an extended position in which the catch is closed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/13 - Securing freight containers or forwarding containers on vehicles
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Abstract

A vehicle suspension system comprising a hydropneumatic hydraulic strut comprising a fluid interface, where supply of hydraulic fluid to the strut via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to increase, and withdrawal of hydraulic fluid via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to decrease, a first accumulator, a second accumulator, a third accumulator, and a motor pump unit in direct fluid communication with the fluid interface, wherein the first accumulator is in fluid communication with the fluid interface via a first valve arrangement, the second accumulator is in fluid communication with the fluid interface via a second valve arrangement and in selective communication with the fluid interface via the motor pump unit, the third accumulator is in fluid selective fluid communication with the fluid interface via the motor pump unit, and the motor pump unit is configured to supply or withdraw fluid to and from the strut via either or both of the second and third accumulator.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 17/056 - Regulating distributors or valves
• B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics
• B60G 17/048 - Fluid-spring characteristics with the regulating means inside the fluid springs
• B60G 17/08 - Characteristics of fluid dampers
• F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid

Abstract

A container securement device for securing a container comprising corner blocks, the device comprising a base, a guide member for locating in a bottom aperture of a corner block of the container, and a securing shuttle movable vertically with respect to the base, and a pawl pivotally attached with respect to the securing shuttle, the pawl comprising a free end, wherein in use the pawl permits movement of the securing shuttle relative to the corner block in an upward direction, but when the shuttle moves in a downward direction the free end of the pawl engages with a side aperture in the corner block.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/13 - Securing freight containers or forwarding containers on vehicles
• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides
• B60P 7/16 - Protecting against shocks

Abstract

A support device for facilitating the loading of a container on a vehicle. the support device comprising a front arm and a rear arm, comprising corresponding front and rear support surfaces for the container, the front and rear arms being pivotally connected to one another about a first axis, and pivotally moveable relative to one another between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein pivotal movement of the front and rear arms relative to one another is achieved by way of an actuator acting on intermediate portions of both the front and rear arms, where from a stowed configuration, extension of the actuator moves the front and rear arms toward their deployed configuration, and where from the deployed configuration, retraction of the actuator moves the front and rear arms toward their stowed configuration. the support device further comprising a latching arrangement for securing the front and rear arms in their deployed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 9/00 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like

Abstract

A hydraulic damper comprising a main cylinder, a piston slidably moveable within the main cylinder in compression and extension, the piston dividing the main cylinder into a main fluid chamber and an annulus fluid chamber, a piston rod extending from the piston through the annulus fluid chamber, and wherein the piston comprises a frequency sensitive damping (FSD) valve assembly configured to create a piston by-pass above a specified damper frequency, and further configured to lock the length of the hydraulic damper.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/512 - Means responsive to load action on the damper or fluid pressure in the damper

Abstract

A crane for mounting to a vehicle, comprising a base defining a plane, a column member pivotally connected with respect to the base at a first end, and a column lifting arrangement, configured to adjust an angle of the column member with respect to the plane, wherein the column member is configured to be moved between a retracted position, where the column member lies substantially parallel with the plane defined by the base, through to a fully extended position, where the angle between the column member and the plane defined by the base is greater than 90 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66C 23/00 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes
• B66C 23/70 - Jibs assembled from separate sections to form jibs of various discrete lengths

Abstract

A deployment apparatus comprising a deployment mechanism and a deployable module, wherein the deployable module is moveable between a stowed position within a housing and a deployed position at least partially outside the housing, wherein the deployment mechanism comprises independent lift and tilt arrangements, wherein the lift arrangement controls the elevation of the deployable module relative to the housing and the tilt arrangement controls the relative tilt angle of the deployable module relative to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41F 3/042 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets the launching apparatus being used also as transport container for the rocket
• B60J 7/10 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position readily detachable, e.g. tarpaulins with frames, or fastenings for tarpaulins
• B60P 1/44 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading having a loading platform thereon raising the load to the level of the load supporting or containing element
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• F16H 21/10 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides all movement being in, or parallel to, a single plane
• F41A 23/42 - Gun mountings, e.g. on vehiclesDisposition of guns on vehicles on wheeled or endless-track vehicles for rocket throwers
• F41A 23/58 - Hydraulic jacks

Abstract

A hydraulic damper, comprising a damper cylinder having an internal volume configured to contain a fluid therein, a damper piston slidably retained within the damper cylinder and separating the internal volume of the damper cylinder into a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber, a piston rod for driving the damper piston within the damper cylinder in compression and extension, at least one valve arrangement configured to allow the flow of fluid between the first and second fluid chambers during compression and expansion of the hydraulic damper, and a pressure source configured to provide pressure to both the first and second fluid chambers during compression and extension of the hydraulic damper.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
• F16F 9/08 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid in a chamber with a flexible wall
• F16F 9/18 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein
• F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
• F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
• F16F 9/43 - Filling arrangements, e.g. for supply of gas
• F16F 9/44 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction

Abstract

A track tensioning system for adjusting tension in a vehicle track, comprising a track tensioner comprising a hydraulic cylinder and a piston assembly slidably moveable within the cylinder and dividing the cylinder into a first and second chamber each in selective fluid communication with a pressurised hydraulic fluid source and reservoir, such that supply or withdrawal of hydraulic fluid to or from the chambers causes the piston assembly to move within the cylinder in either extension, increasing track tension, or retraction, decreasing track tension, further comprising a locking system capable of mechanically locking the position of the piston assembly with respect to the hydraulic cylinder, wherein the locking system is switchable between an engaged mode, where it prevents movement of the piston, thereby maintaining tension in the vehicle track, and a disengaged mode, where it allows movement of the piston, thereby allowing tension in the vehicle track to be adjusted.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 55/30 - Track-tensioning means

Abstract

A bump stop for a vehicle, comprising a damper cylinder; a damper piston and a piston rod slidingly retained within the damper cylinder, the damper piston separating the internal volume of the damper cylinder into first and second chambers, the damper piston being configured to allow the flow of fluid between the first and second chambers; an outer cylinder configured to slidably receive the damper cylinder, where the outer cylinder, damper piston and rod move in unison with respect to the damper cylinder; a third chamber is formed between the damper cylinder and the outer cylinder, and a fourth chamber configured to contain a compressible gas, is formed between the piston rod and the outer cylinder; and wherein the second and third chambers are in fluid communication with each other, and wherein the combined volume of the first, second and third chambers remains substantially constant during extension and compression.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
• B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics
• F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
• F16F 9/58 - Stroke limiting stops, e.g. arranged on the piston rod outside the cylinder

Abstract

A spring assembly for mounting between a chassis and an unsprung mass of a vehicle, the spring assembly comprising a coil spring and a hydropneumatic spring acting in series, wherein the hydropneumatic spring is configured to be switchable between a compressible state and an incompressible state, such that when the hydropneumatic spring is in the compressible state, the equivalent spring rate of the spring assembly is a function of the spring rate of the coil spring and the hydropneumatic spring, and when the hydropneumatic spring is in the incompressible state, the equivalent spring rate of the spring assembly is a function of the spring rate of the coil spring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 11/56 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having helical, spiral or coil springs, and also fluid springs
• B60G 17/033 - Spring characteristics characterised by regulating means acting on more than one spring
• B60G 17/056 - Regulating distributors or valves
• B60G 17/06 - Characteristics of dampers

Abstract

A road wheel arm assembly for supporting a road wheel for a tracked vehicle, comprising a road wheel arm comprising a first end configured to pivotally rotate with respect to the vehicle around a first axis, and a second end configured to accommodate a removable spindle, and a removable spindle configured to rotatably support the road wheel, comprising a spindle shaft having a shaft axis that defines the axis of rotation for the road wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 35/08 - Dead axles, i.e. not transmitting torque of closed hollow section
• B60B 35/10 - Dead axles, i.e. not transmitting torque adjustable for varying track
• B60G 3/14 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid
• B62D 55/108 - Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames with mechanical springs, e.g. torsion bars
• B62D 55/15 - Mounting devices, e.g. bushings, axles, bearings, sealings
• F16F 1/16 - Attachments or mountings

Abstract

A support device for facilitating the loading of a container on a vehicle, the support device comprising a front arm and a rear arm, comprising corresponding front and rear support surfaces for the container, the front and rear arms being pivotally connected to one another about a first axis, and pivotally moveable relative to one another between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein pivotal movement of the front and rear arms relative to one another is achieved by way of an actuator acting on intermediate portions of both the front and rear arms, where from a stowed configuration, extension of the actuator moves the front and rear arms toward their deployed configuration, and where from the deployed configuration, retraction of the actuator moves the front and rear arms toward their stowed configuration, the support device further comprising a latching arrangement for securing the front and rear arms in their deployed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Abstract

A hydraulic damper comprising a main cylinder, a piston slidably moveable within the main cylinder in compression and extension, the piston dividing the main cylinder into a main fluid chamber and an annulus fluid chamber, a piston rod extending from the piston through the annulus fluid chamber, and wherein the piston comprises a frequency sensitive damping (FSD) valve assembly configured to create a piston by-pass above a specified damper frequency, and further configured to lock the length of the hydraulic damper.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
• F16F 9/50 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment
• B60G 13/08 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dampers dissipating energy, e.g. frictionally of fluid type hydraulic
• B60G 17/08 - Characteristics of fluid dampers

Abstract

A fuel delivery vehicle for refuelling a target vehicle while both vehicles are in motion, the refuelling vehicle comprising a fuel delivery assembly in connection with a fuel supply and deployed on a moveable delivery arm, wherein in use, the fuel delivery vehicle would drive alongside the target vehicle and the delivery arm would move to move the fuel delivery assembly to a position where it engages with the target vehicle, and then delivers an amount of fuel to the target vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
• B60S 5/02 - Supplying fuel to vehiclesGeneral disposition of plant in filling stations
• B60P 3/22 - Tank vehicles
• B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer

Abstract

A crane for mounting to a vehicle, comprising a base defining a plane, a column member pivotally connected with respect to the base at a first end, and a column lifting arrangement, configured to adjust an angle of the column member with respect to the plane, wherein the column member is configured to be moved between a retracted position, where the column member lies substantially parallel with the plane defined by the base, through to a fully extended position, where the angle between the column member and the plane defined by the base is greater than 90 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66C 23/36 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes
• B60P 1/54 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using cranes for self-loading or self-unloading

Abstract

An air spring comprising a first chamber defined by a moveable pneumatic piston and a first compressible volume, wherein the position of the pneumatic piston may be changed in order to vary the compressible volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall
• B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
• F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
• B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
• F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only

Abstract

A suspension strut for a vehicle, comprising a hydraulic damper comprising a damper cylinder, a piston slidably retained within the damper cylinder, and a piston rod for driving the piston within the damper cylinder in compression and rebound, and an air spring comprising a diaphragm attached with respect to the damper cylinder at a first end and to the piston rod at a second end, and forming an air chamber, the air spring further comprising a coil spring located within the air chamber, wherein the coil spring assists the diaphragm in supporting the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 11/58 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having helical, spiral or coil springs, and also fluid springs arranged coaxially
• B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
• B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
• F16F 9/08 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid in a chamber with a flexible wall
• B60G 15/02 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring

Abstract

A track tensioning system for adjusting tension in a vehicle track, comprising a track tensioner comprising a hydraulic cylinder and a piston assembly slidably moveable within the cylinder and dividing the cylinder into a first and second chamber each in selective fluid communication with a pressurised hydraulic fluid source and reservoir, such that supply or withdrawal of hydraulic fluid to or from the chambers causes the piston assembly to move within the cylinder in either extension, increasing track tension, or retraction, decreasing track tension, further comprising a locking system capable of mechanically locking the position of the piston assembly with respect to the hydraulic cylinder, wherein the locking system is switchable between an engaged mode, where it prevents movement of the piston, thereby maintaining tension in the vehicle track, and a disengaged mode, where it allows movement of the piston, thereby allowing tension in the vehicle track to be adjusted.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 55/30 - Track-tensioning means
• F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
• F15B 15/26 - Locking mechanisms

Abstract

A vehicle suspension system comprising at least one hydraulic actuator hydraulically connected to an accumulator module acting as a hydropneumatic spring, the accumulator module comprising a first chamber filled with a hydraulic fluid and hydraulically connected to the actuator, and a hydraulic fluid supply, a second chamber filled with a gas and separated from the first chamber by a first divider, a third chamber in fluid communication with the second chamber, and a fourth chamber filled with a hydraulic fluid, separated from the third chamber by a second divider and hydraulically connected to the hydraulic fluid supply, wherein the position of the first and second dividers are able to be adjusted so as to increase or decrease the volume of the second and third chambers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics
• F15B 1/02 - Installations or systems with accumulators
• F15B 1/24 - Accumulators using a gas cushionGas charging devicesIndicators or floats therefor with rigid separating means, e.g. pistons

Abstract

The invention relates to a loading arm assembly for a load-handling vehicle, having a main arm, having an auxiliary arm, and having a gripping hook, wherein the loading arm assembly is configured for unloading and loading transportation containers having a hook, wherein a pivot arm part is disposed on the auxiliary arm so as to be pivotable by way of an articulation, wherein a gripping hook is disposed so as to be pivotable on the pivot arm part. The loading arm assembly is improved in that the pivot arm part in a transporting position engages in a clearance of the auxiliary arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable
• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element

Goods & Services

Hydraulic apparatus for lifting containers; hydraulic lifting mechanisms for incorporation into motor vehicles; lifting apparatus for containers; lifting apparatus for incorporation into vehicles; lifting apparatus for incorporation onto trailers; lifting attachments for land vehicles; truck cranes; container handling machines; hydraulic apparatus for handling containers; machines for handling containers; lifting and hoisting apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoist for use in tow trucks; motor driven apparatus for lifting (transporting); truck mounted lifting apparatus. Container vehicles; land vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; motor land vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; load carrying (lifting) attachments for motor vehicles; motor vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; trucks incorporating lifting apparatus; vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; self-propelled vehicles incorporating cranes; vehicles incorporating cranes; land vehicles incorporating apparatus for the lifting loads.

Abstract

A loading arm assembly for a load-handling vehicle, includes a main arm and an auxiliary arm. The loading arm assembly further includes a crossbeam and two corner grippers. The auxiliary arm is disposed on the main arm and the crossbeam is disposed on the end of the auxiliary arm. The corner grippers is disposed on the ends of the crossbeam. The loading arm assembly is improved in that the crossbeam is pivotable relative to the auxiliary arm about two axes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable
• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element

Abstract

A loading arm assembly for a load-handling vehicle has a main arm and an auxiliary arm. The loading arm assembly is configured for unloading and loading ISO containers and for unloading and loading transportation containers having a hook. The loading arm assembly is improved in that a crossbeam having two corner grippers and furthermore, separately therefrom, a telescopic gripping hook is disposed on the auxiliary arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Goods & Services

(1) Hydraulic apparatus, namely, hydraulic hoists, hydraulic lift tables, hydraulic cranes and hydraulic lifting arms for lifting, hoisting, and handling containers onto cars, trucks, trains; hydraulic lifting mechanisms for incorporation into motor vehicles, namely, hydraulic lift tables, hydraulic hoists, hydraulic cranes and hydraulic lifting arms; hydraulic lifting apparatus for incorporation into motor vehicles, namely, hydraulic lift tables, hydraulic hoists, hydraulic cranes and hydraulic lifting arms for automated loading and unloading of containers, cargo and flat racks; hydraulic lifting apparatus for incorporation onto trailers, namely, hydraulic lift tables, hydraulic hoists, hydraulic cranes and hydraulic lifting arms for automated loading and unloading of containers, cargo and flat racks; truck cranes; lifting and hoisting apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists for use in tow trucks; truck mounted lifting apparatus for mounting on trucks, namely, hydraulic lift tables, hydraulic hoists, hydraulic cranes and hydraulic lifting arms for loading and unloading containers, cargo and flat racks. (2) Land vehicles, namely cars, trucks, all-terrain vehicles and armoured vehicles, incorporating lifting apparatus, namely, hydraulic lift tables, hydraulic hoists, hydraulic cranes and hydraulic lifting arms for loading and unloading containers, cargo and flat racks; hydraulic load carrying and lifting attachments for motor land vehicles; trucks, namely trucks incorporating hydraulic lifting mechanisms; trucks incorporating cranes; armoured vehicles incorporating cranes.

Goods & Services

Hydraulic apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists for lifting containers; hydraulic lifting mechanisms, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists for incorporation into motor vehicles; lifting apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists for containers; lifting apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists for incorporation into vehicles; lifting apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists for incorporation onto trailers; lifting attachments, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists for land vehicles; truck cranes; container handling machines; hydraulic machines for handling containers; machines for handling containers; lifting and hoisting apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoist for use in tow trucks; motor driven apparatus for lifting, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists; truck mounted lifting apparatus, namely, cranes, lifts and hoists Container vehicles being land vehicles for transporting containers; land vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; motor land vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; motor vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; trucks incorporating lifting apparatus; land vehicles incorporating lifting apparatus; self-propelled land vehicles incorporating cranes; land vehicles incorporating apparatus for lifting loads

Abstract

The invention relates to a shock absorber arrangement (1) having an inner cylindrical tube (2) and having an outer cylindrical tube (3), wherein a working chamber (4) is formed within the inner cylindrical tube (2) and a piston (5) is displaceably arranged by means of a piston rod (6) in the working chamber (4), wherein the piston (5) has a piston valve (13), an equalization chamber (15) is formed between the inner cylindrical tube (2) and the outer cylindrical tube (3), the working chamber (4) is fluidically connected to the equalization chamber (15) via an equalization valve (14) during movement of the piston (5), and an oil volume (16) and a gas volume (17) are arranged in the equalization chamber (15). The shock absorber arrangement is improved in that the outer cylindrical tube (3) is sealingly guided in a pressure tube (19), the pressure tube (19) being filled with an additional compressed or compressible gas volume (20), and/or that the equalization valve (14) is arranged or formed in the wall of the inner cylindrical tube (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
• F16F 9/18 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein

Abstract

A vehicle suspension system comprising a hydropneumatic strut comprising a fluid interface, where supply of hydraulic fluid to the strut via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to increase, and withdrawal of hydraulic fluid via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to decrease, a first displacement system in fluid communication with the fluid interface, capable of supplying and withdrawing fluid to and from the strut as well as measuring the volume of fluid supplied or withdrawn from the strut, a second displacement system in fluid communication with the fluid interface, and a hydraulic fluid source for selectively supplying or withdrawing hydraulic fluid from the hydropneumatic strut via either of the first or second displacement systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 17/08 - Characteristics of fluid dampers
• B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
• B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics

Abstract

A vehicle suspension system comprising a hydropneumatic strut comprising a fluid interface, where supply of hydraulic fluid to the strut via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to increase, and withdrawal of hydraulic fluid via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to decrease, a first displacement system in fluid communication with the fluid interface, capable of supplying and withdrawing fluid to and from the strut as well as measuring the volume of fluid supplied or withdrawn from the strut, a second displacement system in fluid communication with the fluid interface, and a hydraulic fluid source for selectively supplying or withdrawing hydraulic fluid from the hydropneumatic strut via either of the first or second displacement systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 15/12 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring and fluid damper
• B60G 17/00 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load
• B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements

Abstract

A hydraulic damper includes a piston slidable within a cylinder and dividing the cylinder into first and second chambers and a piston rod for driving the piston, the piston rod including a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first and second fluid chambers wherein the piston is slidably moveable along the cylinder in compression and rebound, where compression results in fluid flowing through the passageway from the first to the second fluid chamber, and rebound results fluid flowing through the passageway from the second to the first fluid chamber. An adjustment mechanism located within the fluid passageway includes a compression member and a tapered valve head for adjusting the restriction of fluid flow through the passageway when the piston is in compression and a rebound adjustment member and a tapered valve head for adjusting the restriction of fluid flow through the passageway when the piston is in rebound.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/12 - Devices with one or more rotary vanes turning in the fluid, any throttling effect being immaterial
• F16F 9/18 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein

Abstract

The invention relates to a loading arm arrangement (8) for a swap body vehicle (1) with a main arm (9), with an auxiliary arm (11) and with a gripping hook (16), wherein the loading arm arrangement (8) is designed for unloading and loading transport containers (6) with a hook (7), wherein a pivoting arm part (14) is arranged pivotably on the auxiliary arm (11) via a joint (15), wherein a gripping hook (16) is arranged pivotably on the pivoting arm part (14). The loading arm arrangement (8) is improved by the fact that, in a transport position, the pivoting arm part (14) engages in a recess (18) of the auxiliary arm (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Abstract

The invention relates to a loading arm arrangement (8) for a swap body vehicle (1) with a main arm (9), with an auxiliary arm (11) and with a gripping hook (16), wherein the loading arm arrangement (8) is designed for unloading and loading transport containers (6) with a hook (7), wherein a pivoting arm part (14) is arranged pivotably on the auxiliary arm (11) via a joint (15), wherein a gripping hook (16) is arranged pivotably on the pivoting arm part (14). The loading arm arrangement (8) is improved by the fact that, in a transport position, the pivoting arm part (14) engages in a recess (18) of the auxiliary arm (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Goods & Services

Suspension units for vehicles; hydraulic control systems for vehicles; hydraulic circuits for vehicles; suspension circuits for vehicles; vehicle ride control devices; shock absorbers for the suspension units of vehicles; suspension struts for vehicles; struts of metal (parts of vehicles); vehicle suspension springs; vehicle shock absorbers; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles; combined spring and shock absorber units for vehicles; hydraulic control apparatus for vehicles.

Abstract

The invention relates to a loading arm arrangement (8) for a load changing vehicle (1) having a main arm (9) and having an auxiliary arm (11), wherein the loading arm arrangement (8) is designed to unload and load ISO containers (5) and to unload and load transport containers (6) having a hook (7). The loading arm arrangement (8) according to the invention is improved in that a traverse (19) having two corner grippers (24, 25) is arranged on the auxiliary arm (11) in a telescoping manner and, furthermore, a gripping hook (16) is arranged in a separately telescoping manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Abstract

The invention relates to a loading arm arrangement (8) for a swap body vehicle (1), comprising a main arm (9), an auxiliary arm (11), a cross-member (19) having two corner grippers (24, 25), the auxiliary arm (11) being arranged on the main arm (9) and the cross-member (19) being arranged at the end of the auxiliary arm (11), the corner grippers (24, 25) being arranged in each case at the ends of the cross-member (19). The loading arm arrangement (8) is improved in that the cross-member (19) is pivotable about two axes (48, 49) relative to the auxiliary arm (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for securing a container on a loading surface, with a pin (6) and with a lifting drive (10), wherein the pin (6) is rotatable and is displaceable along a longitudinal axis of the pin (6) by means of the lifting drive (10), wherein the pin (6) is secured in a securing position by means of a locking element (21) against rotation and against axial displacement. The device (1) for securing the container is improved by the lifting drive (10) being configured in such a manner that a head (7) of the pin is displaceable through the elongated hole (5) as far as a first end position, wherein, in the first end position, the head (7) of the pin (6) is spaced apart with axial play relative to the edge of the elongated hole (5), wherein the pin (6) can then be pulled back into a second end position in which the head (7) of the pin (6) lies on the edge of the elongated hole (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/13 - Securing freight containers or forwarding containers on vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a loading arm arrangement (8) for a load changing vehicle (1) having a main arm (9) and having an auxiliary arm (11), wherein the loading arm arrangement (8) is designed to unload and load ISO containers (5) and to unload and load transport containers (6) having a hook (7). The loading arm arrangement (8) according to the invention is improved in that a traverse (19) having two corner grippers (24, 25) is arranged on the auxiliary arm (11) in a telescoping manner and, furthermore, a gripping hook (16) is arranged in a separately telescoping manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Abstract

The invention relates to a loading arm arrangement (8) for a swap body vehicle (1), comprising a main arm (9), an auxiliary arm (11), a cross-member (19) having two corner grippers (24, 25), the auxiliary arm (11) being arranged on the main arm (9) and the cross-member (19) being arranged at the end of the auxiliary arm (11), the corner grippers (24, 25) being arranged in each case at the ends of the cross-member (19). The loading arm arrangement (8) is improved in that the cross-member (19) is pivotable about two axes (48, 49) relative to the auxiliary arm (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Goods & Services

Suspension systems and shock absorbers for all categories of vehicles including: motor sport, 4x4, mining, military, agriculture, heavy industrial and haulage, trains; aftermarket car parts in this class.

Goods & Services

Suspension systems and shock absorbers for all categories of motor vehicles including: motor sport vehicles, 4x4 vehicles, mining vehicles, military vehicles, agriculture vehicles, heavy industrial and haulage vehicles, rail and freight trains and aftermarket replacement parts therefor in this class