Patent classifications
B60T3/00
WHEEL CHOCK MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
A wheel chock mounting assembly includes a bracket and a stopper. The bracket has a retention member and is configured to be coupled to a surface of a machine. The bracket defines a receptacle to at least partially receive a wheel chock at a predefined location on the machine. The stopper has an engagement member. The stopper is configured to be mounted on the machine at a predefined distance from the bracket. The bracket and the stopper are structured and arranged to receive and constrain the wheel chock therebetween at the predefined location on the machine.
WHEEL CHOCK MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
A wheel chock mounting assembly includes a bracket and a stopper. The bracket has a retention member and is configured to be coupled to a surface of a machine. The bracket defines a receptacle to at least partially receive a wheel chock at a predefined location on the machine. The stopper has an engagement member. The stopper is configured to be mounted on the machine at a predefined distance from the bracket. The bracket and the stopper are structured and arranged to receive and constrain the wheel chock therebetween at the predefined location on the machine.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A VEHICLE
According to one aspect, a securement system configured to secure wheels of a vehicle against a surface, e.g., a surface on a transport vehicle, includes one or more locking mechanisms that are dynamically adjustable to engage the wheels. A locking mechanism may include mechanical structures such as prongs or fingers which are configured to apply forces to a wheel to effectively hold the wheel in place. The securement system may also include a bar arrangement which cooperates with the locking mechanisms to further constrain the movement of a vehicle that is secured to a surface using the securement system.
CHAIN OR BELT DRIVE LOCK
A drive lock for locking a roller chain or belt drive system to stop rotation of both the driver, such as a motor, and driven assembly, such as a wheel. By stopping rotation, the drive lock permits maintenance to be performed while the driver and driven system remain stationary, reducing the risk of damage to the drive system. The drive lock utilizes torque generated by pulley rotation to positively lock the roller chain/belt and pulley thereby preventing rotation in the direction the torque is applied.
CHAIN OR BELT DRIVE LOCK
A drive lock for locking a roller chain or belt drive system to stop rotation of both the driver, such as a motor, and driven assembly, such as a wheel. By stopping rotation, the drive lock permits maintenance to be performed while the driver and driven system remain stationary, reducing the risk of damage to the drive system. The drive lock utilizes torque generated by pulley rotation to positively lock the roller chain/belt and pulley thereby preventing rotation in the direction the torque is applied.
WHEEL CHOCK AND METHOD
The wheel chock is part of a wheel chock restraint system that also includes a base plate to prevent a parked vehicle from moving away in an unauthorized or accidental manner in a departure direction. The wheel chock includes a main body having a bottom base portion and a tire-engaging bulge. It also includes a tire deformation cavity, made within the main body on the tire-facing side. Teeth are provided underneath the bottom base portion of the wheel chock to engage at least one of the corresponding teeth provided on the base plate in a latched engagement. The wheel chock has an improved resistance to rollover and tipping when the wheel is pressed forcefully against the wheel chock.
WHEEL CHOCK AND METHOD
The wheel chock is part of a wheel chock restraint system that also includes a base plate to prevent a parked vehicle from moving away in an unauthorized or accidental manner in a departure direction. The wheel chock includes a main body having a bottom base portion and a tire-engaging bulge. It also includes a tire deformation cavity, made within the main body on the tire-facing side. Teeth are provided underneath the bottom base portion of the wheel chock to engage at least one of the corresponding teeth provided on the base plate in a latched engagement. The wheel chock has an improved resistance to rollover and tipping when the wheel is pressed forcefully against the wheel chock.
Wheel chock and method
The wheel chock is part of a wheel chock restraint system that also includes a base plate to prevent a parked vehicle from moving away in an unauthorized or accidental manner in a departure direction. The wheel chock includes a main body having a bottom base portion and a tire-engaging bulge. It also includes a tire deformation cavity, made within the main body on the tire-facing side. Teeth are provided underneath the bottom base portion of the wheel chock to engage at least one among corresponding teeth provided on the base plate in a latched engagement. The wheel chock has an improved resistance to rollover and tipping when the wheel is pressed forcefully against the wheel chock.
Wheel chock and method
The wheel chock is part of a wheel chock restraint system that also includes a base plate to prevent a parked vehicle from moving away in an unauthorized or accidental manner in a departure direction. The wheel chock includes a main body having a bottom base portion and a tire-engaging bulge. It also includes a tire deformation cavity, made within the main body on the tire-facing side. Teeth are provided underneath the bottom base portion of the wheel chock to engage at least one among corresponding teeth provided on the base plate in a latched engagement. The wheel chock has an improved resistance to rollover and tipping when the wheel is pressed forcefully against the wheel chock.
WHEEL CHOCK WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
The wheel chock includes a locking mechanism that can be held in a locked state when properly positioned on a base plate. The locking mechanism includes a positioning unit having at least one tooth provided to engage a side of a corresponding one of the blocking elements in a latched engagement when the positioning unit is in the fully locked position. The locking mechanism also includes an actuating device to move the positioning unit from the unlocked position towards the fully locked position, and a holding device to selectively hold the positioning unit in the fully locked position.