A tire work stand comprises a frame for supporting the work stand on a ground surface and for attaching a set of components to the tire work stand. A plurality of rollers is attached to the frame to support a tire above the ground surface and to permit rotation of a tire during inspection of the tire. A ramp is configured to have a first ramp end capable of extending from the ground surface and a second ramp end extending to a position proximal to the frame. A bridge is configured to have a first bridge end extending from the second ramp end and a second bridge end extending to a position proximal to a surface of at least one of the rollers, wherein the bridge acts to inhibit rotation of the roller during loading of the tire and further permits rotation of the tire after the tire has been loaded on the tire work stand.

In at least one illustrative embodiment, a lift may comprise a support frame, a pair of lift arms pivotally coupled to the support frame and configured to support a motor vehicle tire, and a powertrain including a motor and a pair of pull rods, each of the pull rods being coupled between the motor and one of the pair of lift arms. The powertrain is operable to move the pair of lift arms between a first position, in which the second end of each of the lift arms is positioned a first distance above the support frame, and a second position, in which the second end of each of the lift arms is positioned a second distance above the support frame, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

A levelling ramp assembly having a ramp for supporting a wheel; the ramp having one or more ramp attachment elements located on the ramp face. At least one chock is provided for engaging a wheel whilst on the ramp. The chock having a one or more chock attachment elements located on the chock face such that the ramp attachment elements and chock attachment elements engage to hold the ramp and the chock together.

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle ramp, comprising a ramp body formed by an acute-angle front ramp portion and a rear ramp portion. The core innovation lies in the pivotally connected rotatable anti-slip washer at the lip edge of the front ramp portion: when deployed, it forms a ground transition extension zone, where a reverse static friction force is generated between the washer and the ground utilizing the downforce of the tire, which effectively prevents rearward sliding displacement of the ramp. The washer achieves deployment and locking through the nesting of the protrusion and hollowed-out area, and when retracted, it is secured by a latching block within the groove to maintain the cleanliness of the friction surface.

Provided herein is a controller configured to determine the position, direction, or speed of a wheelchair during ingress or egress in a wheelchair accessible vehicle. The controller may receive input from any combination of sensors configured to provide signals indicative of the wheelchair position, direction, or speed, such as cameras, light curtains, and floor pressure sensors. The controller can be configured to sense and correct unsafe conditions, such as the wheelchair approaching an edge of a ramp, and to sense when the wheelchair has reached a final securement position and/or has departed the vehicle.

A tray element attachment for a shopping cart is provided. The tray affixes to the cart handle and an upper surface. A first receptacle accepts a first interactive device positionally oriented toward the seat occupant. A second receptacle accepts a second interactive device oriented the user pushing the cart by the handle. Each interactive device forms a mobile tablet computer that may be wirelessly connected to the internet and includes mobile application software. The occupant of the seat may access games and entertainment function applications.

Provided herein is an electronically-controlled wheelchair securement system with a winch apparatus that is adapted for pulling and steering a mobility device (e.g., wheelchair, scooter, stretcher, etc.) up and down the ramp of a rear-entry wheelchair accessible vehicle and for providing securement for the mobility device during transport.

A maneuvering jack for holding a wheel of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. The maneuvering jack includes a base carrier, which comprises rolling elements in order to support the base carrier movably on an underlying surface; a lifting element, which is arranged on the base carrier and is provided for holding a wheel; at least one lifting device, which is designed to vary the height of the lifting element in relation to the base carrier; and at least one drive device, which is designed to drive at least one of the rolling elements in order to move the maneuvering jack on the underlying surface.