B60B30/10

System and method for changing tires
10052914 · 2018-08-21 ·

This disclosure relates to a system and method for changing tires. A tire-changing device can comprise a frame and a tire holder. The frame can comprise a U-shaped frame and an L-shaped frame. The U-shaped frame can comprise a base and a pair of shafts. Each of the shafts can be connected at both ends of the base. The L-shaped frame can comprise a short beam and a long beam. One end of the short beam can be attached at the bottom of the long beam. The other end of the short beam can be connected at the middle portion of the base. The tire holder can be attachable with the L-shaped frame. The tire holder can comprise a base plate, a plurality of prongs, and an L-shaped connector. The base plate can comprise a disc and a plurality of blades. The disc can be placed at the center of the blades. Each of the prongs can be attached at the top edge portion of each of the blades. The L-shaped connector can comprise a vertical member and a horizontal member.

System and method for changing tires
10052914 · 2018-08-21 ·

This disclosure relates to a system and method for changing tires. A tire-changing device can comprise a frame and a tire holder. The frame can comprise a U-shaped frame and an L-shaped frame. The U-shaped frame can comprise a base and a pair of shafts. Each of the shafts can be connected at both ends of the base. The L-shaped frame can comprise a short beam and a long beam. One end of the short beam can be attached at the bottom of the long beam. The other end of the short beam can be connected at the middle portion of the base. The tire holder can be attachable with the L-shaped frame. The tire holder can comprise a base plate, a plurality of prongs, and an L-shaped connector. The base plate can comprise a disc and a plurality of blades. The disc can be placed at the center of the blades. Each of the prongs can be attached at the top edge portion of each of the blades. The L-shaped connector can comprise a vertical member and a horizontal member.

Tire handling cart
10035688 · 2018-07-31 ·

A cart is disclosed having a rigid base with a plurality of cutouts, bottom and top sides, and at least one peripheral edge. The bottom side has at least one removable, lockable caster at each bottom side corner. The cart has a rigid cradle with bottom, back, and top sides, and at least one peripheral edge. The opposing sides of the top side have horizontal rollers mounted on flanges. The cradle has a handle, tool hooks, a lug nut tray, and a wheel retainer. An actuating lift coupled between and centered on the base top and cradle bottom is movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The base has an elevated portion and is switchable between raised and lowered configurations, setting the cradle's maximum height, by removing the casters and decoupling the lift from the base; flipping over the base; reattaching the casters; and recoupling the lift.

Tire handling cart
10035688 · 2018-07-31 ·

A cart is disclosed having a rigid base with a plurality of cutouts, bottom and top sides, and at least one peripheral edge. The bottom side has at least one removable, lockable caster at each bottom side corner. The cart has a rigid cradle with bottom, back, and top sides, and at least one peripheral edge. The opposing sides of the top side have horizontal rollers mounted on flanges. The cradle has a handle, tool hooks, a lug nut tray, and a wheel retainer. An actuating lift coupled between and centered on the base top and cradle bottom is movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The base has an elevated portion and is switchable between raised and lowered configurations, setting the cradle's maximum height, by removing the casters and decoupling the lift from the base; flipping over the base; reattaching the casters; and recoupling the lift.

Motorcycle wheel ramp

A wheel ramp is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.

Motorcycle wheel ramp

A wheel ramp is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.

Wheel dolly

The disclosure relates to a wheel dolly for vehicles, comprising wheels and two arms that are moveable towards one another, wherein the arms can be positioned laterally under a vehicle wheel, wherein the vehicle wheel can be lifted by moving the arms towards one another, wherein the arms can be moved towards one another using a lever. The arms can be moved towards one another by a mechanism which comprises a rod that can be moved step by step by virtue of a sliding member which engages around the rod, and which can be clamped using a stopping member.

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR MANEUVERING PARKED MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR SCOOTERS
20170210437 · 2017-07-27 ·

A dolly for supporting a tyre of a motorcycle or motor scooter off the ground is provided. The dolly comprises: axially aligned wheels supported by a frame which has a frame part forward of the wheels and a frame part behind the wheels, the forward frame part having an open end being such that the motorcycle or motor scooter tyre can locate in the open end, at least one tyre gripping member on the forward frame part and adapted to wedge the tyre when the forward frame part is lifted and release the tyre when the forward frame part is lowered, and a wheel on the frame part behind the wheels.

Self-loading dolly
09688176 · 2017-06-27 ·

A self-loading post caster dolly for lifting and moving heavy objects. A fixed structural frame includes a vertical socket. A horizontal lifting bar includes a vertical post that is moved through the vertical socket then secured to hold the object with the lifting bar at a desired height.

Tire Jack and Trolley
20170066286 · 2017-03-09 ·

In one embodiment, there is provided an apparatus for retaining and moving an automobile tire, and which includes a pair of tire engagement roller assemblies and a lever actuator assembly coupled to the roller assemblies. The roller assembly includes a movable base frame and a tire engaging roller rotatably coupled to the base frame, and the lever actuator assembly includes a lever arm, a link arm pivotally coupled to the lever arm along a length thereof, and a retention bar for selectively holding the lever and link arms in a fixed position relative to each other. Longitudinal end portions of the lever and link arms are rotatably coupled to associated said roller assemblies. Rotational movement of the lever arm towards a generally upright position effects inward movement of the roller assemblies towards each other to mount the tire disposed therebetween.