Patent classifications
B60S9/04
LIFTING DEVICE
A lifting device includes a base assembly, a hitch assembly coupled to the base assembly, a lift assembly movably coupled to the base assembly, and a trailer attachment assembly coupled to the lift assembly. The hitch attachment assembly is configured to connect to a hitch of a vehicle, and the trailer attachment assembly is configured to connect to a trailer. The base assembly includes a base frame and at least one guide extending upward from the base frame. The lift assembly includes a jack and at least one sleeve coupled to the jack. The sleeve of the lift assembly is in slidable engagement with the guide of the base assembly. Actuation of the jack is configured to raise or lower the lift assembly and the trailer attachment assembly relative to the base assembly and the hitch attachment assembly.
STABILITY SYSTEM FOR A FIRE APPARATUS
A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, and a stability system. The stability system includes a pair of front downriggers coupled to the chassis forward of the front axle and an outrigger assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The outrigger assembly includes a pair of outriggers that are selectively extendable laterally outward at an angle relative to a horizontal.
STABILITY SYSTEM FOR A FIRE APPARATUS
A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, and a stability system. The stability system includes a pair of front downriggers coupled to the chassis forward of the front axle and an outrigger assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The outrigger assembly includes a pair of outriggers that are selectively extendable laterally outward at an angle relative to a horizontal.
Tire stabilizer and method of using the same
A tire stabilizer is provided that includes an upper block, a lower block, and a biasing device. The upper block has an inclined surface that is inclined relative to a bottom surface. The biasing device is disposed between the upper block and the lower block. A method of rotating a lug nut of a vehicle that is elevated above a ground surface is also provided. The method includes positioning a tire stabilizer between the ground surface and a tire of the vehicle, placing a wrench over the lug nut, rotating the wrench, removing the wrench from the lug nut, and removing the tire stabilizer from the tire. The tire stabilizer includes an upper block having an inclined surface, a lower block partially disposed within the upper block, and a biasing device disposed between the upper block and the lower block.
Tire stabilizer and method of using the same
A tire stabilizer is provided that includes an upper block, a lower block, and a biasing device. The upper block has an inclined surface that is inclined relative to a bottom surface. The biasing device is disposed between the upper block and the lower block. A method of rotating a lug nut of a vehicle that is elevated above a ground surface is also provided. The method includes positioning a tire stabilizer between the ground surface and a tire of the vehicle, placing a wrench over the lug nut, rotating the wrench, removing the wrench from the lug nut, and removing the tire stabilizer from the tire. The tire stabilizer includes an upper block having an inclined surface, a lower block partially disposed within the upper block, and a biasing device disposed between the upper block and the lower block.
User configurable trailer
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, coordinate dynamic adjustments of a trailer based in part on a user profile associated with a user physically present at the trailer and an activity profile associated with an activity selected to be performed at the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a tilt of a lower surface of the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a dimension(s) of the trailer based in part on a detected object(s). Various dynamic adjustments may occur concurrently, individually and/or sequentially. The trailer may be a moveable trailer for temporary attachment with a vehicle.
User configurable trailer
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, coordinate dynamic adjustments of a trailer based in part on a user profile associated with a user physically present at the trailer and an activity profile associated with an activity selected to be performed at the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a tilt of a lower surface of the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a dimension(s) of the trailer based in part on a detected object(s). Various dynamic adjustments may occur concurrently, individually and/or sequentially. The trailer may be a moveable trailer for temporary attachment with a vehicle.
Magneized RV Pads
A magnetized pad designed to significantly provide a larger footprint for the vehicle's jack foot is disclosed. The magnetized pad is configured to provide a larger footprint for the leveling jacks to stabilize and level the vehicle, for example, the recreational vehicle (RV). Each magnetized pad comprises one or more pockets, which are partially filled with an adhesive. One or more magnets are securely and adhesively disposed into each pocket of the magnetized pad. The magnets are configured to securely hold the leveling jack during operation. A protective layer or a disc is pressed onto each pocket so the upper surface of the protective layer is level with the top surface of the magnetized pad. The bottom of each magnetized pad features a tread-like surface for assuring a good grip on smooth surfaces or grounds.
Magneized RV Pads
A magnetized pad designed to significantly provide a larger footprint for the vehicle's jack foot is disclosed. The magnetized pad is configured to provide a larger footprint for the leveling jacks to stabilize and level the vehicle, for example, the recreational vehicle (RV). Each magnetized pad comprises one or more pockets, which are partially filled with an adhesive. One or more magnets are securely and adhesively disposed into each pocket of the magnetized pad. The magnets are configured to securely hold the leveling jack during operation. A protective layer or a disc is pressed onto each pocket so the upper surface of the protective layer is level with the top surface of the magnetized pad. The bottom of each magnetized pad features a tread-like surface for assuring a good grip on smooth surfaces or grounds.
Attachable Leveling System With Supporting Bracket
A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.