A container carrier (1) comprises an elongate main frame (2). The main frame (2) comprises an articulating lifting apparatus (3). The carrier (1) further comprises a second elongate frame (10) slidably connected to the main frame (2) arranged such that one of the frames is slidably arranged within the other frame in the longitudinal direction. The relative position of the two frames (2, 10) is changeable between a retracted position and an extracted position.

A vehicle mounted loading and unloading apparatus is provided which has a stationary mounting rack removably attachable to a roof of a vehicle and a top rack that includes a container for storing cargo, such as bales of hay. An adjustment mechanism is provided to move the top rack relative to the mounting rack from a transporting position to a loading/unloading position in which the top rack is lowered behind the vehicle to facilitate loading cargo. A movable shelf may be provided on the top rack for assisting with loading and unloading cargo. The shelf is slidable between a rear end of the top rack and a front end of the top rack for placing the cargo.

A lift frame assembly (14) for a working equipment arranged to load and unload a load carrying object to/from a vehicle, the lift frame assembly (14) comprises a lift frame (16) arranged to connect the working equipment to the load carrying object during loading and unloading to/from the vehicle, a set of connectors mounted to the lift frame (16) that is further arranged to lock the lift frame (16) to corresponding connecting portions of the load carrying object during loading and unloading to/from the vehicle (4). Each of at least two of the set of connectors (20, 24) comprises a connecting structure (51) arranged to pivot around a pivot axis (57) between a closed position wherein the lift frame (16) is arranged to be locked to the load carrying object (8) and a retracted position range wherein the lift frame (16) is not locked to the load carrying object (8). The connecting structure (51) is arranged to be pivoted into a fully retracted position range, being a position range where no part of the connecting structure (51) extends beyond a planar virtual contact plane V defined by load carrying object contacting surfaces of the front side (56) of the lift frame (16) in the direction of the load carrying object (8).

A hooklift mounted on heavy duty trucks or trailers that allows for lifting, re-positioning, transporting, and unloading various containers. A hooklift assembly having a frame. A lift arm having lift linkages rotatably mounted at a hinge end to at least one position on the frame. A hook arm rotatably coupled at a hook end of the lift arm. The hook arm configured for loading or unloading a container from the frame. A hydraulic actuator coupled at one end to the frame and at the other end to the lift linkage. The hydraulic actuator simultaneously lifting the lift linkage from a storage position into an extended position and adjusting an angle between the hook arm and the lift linkage.

A system and methods for translating a cable-specific roll-off dumpster onto a vehicle. The method includes steps of positioning the vehicle proximate to the one of the cable-specific roll-off dumpster and the hook-specific roll-off dumpster; selecting one of a hook member of a hook lift system and a tow ring of an assembly, wherein the hook lift system is operably engaged with the vehicle; and wherein the assembly is operably engaged with the hook lift system; engaging one of the selected hook member and the tow ring to the one of the cable-specific roll-off dumpster and the hook-specific roll-off dumpster; and translating the one of the cable-specific roll-off dumpster and the hook-specific roll-off dumpster relative to the vehicle

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for engaging, lifting, and moving objects such as wheeled cargo trailers are provided. In one embodiment, a mobile apparatus includes a transport mechanism, a frame, and one or more lift assemblies. The lift assemblies may be adjusted using one or more attached actuators that position the lift assemblies and/or components thereof for engaging and lifting an object. The transport mechanism may be autonomously operated. A vision system may be used to locate and identify objects and/or guide the mobile apparatus into position to engage and lift the objects. An adapter for a pneumatic braking system of a wheeled cargo trailer is also provided. The adapter provides a pneumatic attachment for a pressurized air source that is separate from a glad hands connector attached to the braking system.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for engaging, lifting, and moving objects such as wheeled cargo trailers are provided. In one embodiment, a mobile apparatus includes a transport mechanism, a frame, and one or more lift assemblies. The lift assemblies may be adjusted using one or more attached actuators that position the lift assemblies and/or components thereof for engaging and lifting an object. The transport mechanism may be autonomously operated. A vision system may be used to locate and identify objects and/or guide the mobile apparatus into position to engage and lift the objects. An adapter for a pneumatic braking system of a wheeled cargo trailer is also provided. The adapter provides a pneumatic attachment for a pressurized air source that is separate from a glad hands connector attached to the braking system.

A delivery vehicle having a base and a bin engagement unit is disclosed. The base may be configured to secure a plurality of bins. Each bin may include a plurality of sidewalls, and each sidewall may include an interior surface and an exterior surface. The bin engagement unit may be configured to move in a two-dimensional (2D) space in proximity to the base. The bin engagement unit may be configured to engage with the interior surface of a bin, from the plurality of bins, and slide the bin on the base when the bin engagement unit engages with the interior surface.

A detachable body securing mechanism having first and second clamp arms that rotate toward the inside of longitudinal support members of a detachable body to clamp down on the longitudinal support members is disclosed. The first and second clamp arms are rotatably coupled to respective first and second ends of an elongated frame of the securing mechanism. The securing mechanism further includes an actuable piston with a piston body coupled to the first clamp arm and a piston coupled to the second clamp arm. In certain implementations, extension of the piston rotates the first and second clamp arms away from each other and the elongated frame into a clamping configuration for securing the detachable body. Retraction of the piston rotates the first and second clamp arms toward each other and the elongated frame into a retracted configuration for releasing the detachable body.

A load handling system includes a frame arrangement, a first support member, a second support member, a first folding structure and a second folding structure respectively connecting a mounting assembly with the first support member and the second support member. The first and second support members are configured to be folded towards a longitudinal symmetry axis A1 of the vehicle. In an unfolded position, the first and second support members are in their active position, and arranged to support an underside of a first type of a load carrying object during a loading/unloading procedure. In a folded position, the first and second support members are in their passive position, being a stowed position, thereby enabling use of third support members arranged at the mounting assembly for supporting an underside of a second type of load carrying object during loading and unloading of the second type of load carrying object.