An adapter assembly for an equipment stand is provided. The adapter assembly comprises an adapter plate and a plurality of support arm assemblies. The adapter plate comprises a plurality of horizontally-extending grooves and a plurality of vertically-extending grooves. Each groove is formed through a thickness of the adapter plate. The plurality of support arm assemblies extend from the adapter plate and are configured to engage with and to support a piece of equipment. The adapter assembly includes a first support arm assembly associated with a first horizontally-extending groove and a second support arm assembly associated with a first vertically-extending groove.

A frame to assist in removing parts from a vehicle is disclosed. The frame comprises a pivot mount, adapted to be pivotally mounted to a base; a suspension means and a connection bar linking the suspension means and the base in fixed spatial arrangement. A generally convex shape for the connection bar enables an object to be freely suspended from the suspension means such that an object can rotate about an imaginary line joining the suspension means to the base.

Also disclosed is a method of removing a part such as a gearbox from a vehicle utilising the above frame.

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a platform assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned directly below the platform unit and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.

A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a platform assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned directly below the platform unit and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.

A rotational coupling device may include a housing which may be coupled to a stationary coupler. The stationary coupler may be used to engage or couple the device to a machinery stand. A motivator shaft may be positioned on one side of the housing and a rotational drive shaft may be positioned on the other side of the housing. The motivator shaft and the rotational drive shaft may be operably connected together with a gear arrangement with rotation of the motivator shaft resulting in rotation of the rotational drive shaft that is of a reduced rate compared to the motivator shaft. The rotational drive shaft may be coupled or connected to the rotational assembly via a rotational coupler thereby allowing rotational motion provided by the motivator shaft to be transferred through the rotational drive shaft to the rotational assembly of the machinery stand to which the device is engaged.

An engine hoisting assembly for supporting an engine comprises a ground supporting frame, a substantially upright member having a longitudinal axis, a boom operably connected to the upright member, lifting means to selectively move the boom up or down along upright member's longitudinal axis and engine connecting means to operably connect the boom to the engine. The boom is maintained at a substantial horizontal orientation when lifting means selectively moves boom up or down.

An auxiliary powered self lifting engine stand consisting of a portable frame having one rear cross member with two forward members capable of folding up for easy storage. Also a boom for lifting engine with a sleeve for housing a tube with engine clamp with rotating capability further having two leveling arms to maintain correct angle while lifting load into place with a mechanical lock to secure work while in use and a hydraulic cylinder mounted on lower end to front cross member to lift load powered by an air over hydraulic pump resting in a carry tray. Castors are used to maneuver machine into place.

A small engine transport device for moving small engines comprises a plurality of adjustable arms sized and configured for receiving a vehicle engine and legs configured to counter-balance the adjustable arms when the adjustable arms are bearing the weight of a vehicle engine. Each adjustable arm may have a hand to bear against a vehicle engine. A hydraulic jack could be used to adjust the vertical position of the adjustable arms when bearing the weight of a vehicle engine. The adjustable arms and/or the legs could be foldable to lower the profile of the small engine transport device for storage.

A rotational coupling device may include a housing which may be coupled to a stationary coupler. The stationary coupler may be used to engage or couple the device to a machinery stand. A motivator shaft may be positioned on one side of the housing and a rotational drive shaft may be positioned on the other side of the housing. The motivator shaft and the rotational drive shaft may be operably connected together with a gear arrangement with rotation of the motivator shaft resulting in rotation of the rotational drive shaft that is of a reduced rate compared to the motivator shaft. The rotational drive shaft may be coupled or connected to the rotational assembly via a rotational coupler thereby allowing rotational motion provided by the motivator shaft to be transferred through the rotational drive shaft to the rotational assembly of the machinery stand to which the device is engaged.

An engine hoisting assembly for supporting an engine comprises a ground supporting frame, a substantially upright member having a longitudinal axis, a boom operably connected to the upright member, lifting means to selectively move the boom up or down along upright member's longitudinal axis and engine connecting means to operably connect the boom to the engine. The boom is maintained at a substantial horizontal orientation when lifting means selectively moves boom up or down.