A lift carrier (10) includes: a carrier frame that is inserted under a vehicle to be transported; a lifting mechanism that lifts and lowers the carrier frame to lift and lower the vehicle; and a carrier body configured to move the carrier frame. The carrier frame includes a rear end frame that includes a pair of arm fixing plates provided so as to protrude outward in a lateral direction of the vehicle from lower surfaces of the side members. The top plate is fixed to the rear end frame, fixes a plurality of rear end arms at such positions that the rear end arms are sandwiched between the top plate and the arm fixing plates, and fixes an upper end face of a lifting unit that is the lifting mechanism.

A lift carrier (10) includes: a carrier frame that is inserted under a vehicle to be transported; a lifting mechanism that lifts and lowers the carrier frame to lift and lower the vehicle; and a carrier body configured to move the carrier frame. The carrier frame includes a rear end frame that includes a pair of arm fixing plates provided so as to protrude outward in a lateral direction of the vehicle from lower surfaces of the side members. The top plate is fixed to the rear end frame, fixes a plurality of rear end arms at such positions that the rear end arms are sandwiched between the top plate and the arm fixing plates, and fixes an upper end face of a lifting unit that is the lifting mechanism.

According to one aspect, a securement system configured to secure wheels of a vehicle against a surface, e.g., a surface on a transport vehicle, includes one or more locking mechanisms that are dynamically adjustable to engage the wheels. A locking mechanism may include mechanical structures such as prongs or fingers which are configured to apply forces to a wheel to effectively hold the wheel in place. The securement system may also include a bar arrangement which cooperates with the locking mechanisms to further constrain the movement of a vehicle that is secured to a surface using the securement system.

A suspension and hub engagement towing facilitating assembly includes a receiver having a top side that removably receives a hub of a vehicle. A pair of catches is attached to the receiver at opposite ends thereof. The catches releasably receive tow bars such that the receiver is positioned between and liftable with the tow bars.

A suspension and hub engagement towing facilitating assembly includes a receiver having a top side that removably receives a hub of a vehicle. A pair of catches is attached to the receiver at opposite ends thereof. The catches releasably receive tow bars such that the receiver is positioned between and liftable with the tow bars.

A vehicle conveyor includes a slide member that is provided on each of opposite side faces of a carriage portion, and slides along a longitudinal direction of the carriage portion, independently of the carriage portion. A first arm set and first arm actuators are joined to the slide members, and are configured to slide along the longitudinal direction of the carriage portion, integrally with the slide members, independently of the carriage portion.

A vehicle conveyor includes a slide member that is provided on each of opposite side faces of a carriage portion, and slides along a longitudinal direction of the carriage portion, independently of the carriage portion. A first arm set and first arm actuators are joined to the slide members, and are configured to slide along the longitudinal direction of the carriage portion, integrally with the slide members, independently of the carriage portion.

A system and method including a counter pressure mechanism with a retractable wheel lift arm that retracts into a compact position underneath a bed of a recovery vehicle when not in use; a wheel lift base plate for supporting the retractable wheel lift arm, and increasing a stability of the counter pressure mechanism while winching a vehicle for towing purposes; wherein the counter pressure mechanism is configured to be operable for transferring pressure from winching the vehicle to the wheel lift base plate and distribute the pressure into a ground; and a wheel lift bracket having adjustable arms that are configured to move in and out to adjust to different widths of vehicles. The system further including a winching mechanism having a winch implement; a winch cable; a cable guide; and a pulley device.

In the present automatic strap retracting mechanism for wheel restraint devices, the wheel restraint device comprises a shell, and a reel is rotatably connected inside the shell. A ratchet is fixed to the reel, and the tooth surface of the ratchet consists of a locating surface and a guiding surface. A locking piece is also hinged to the shell, and the locking piece has a pawl. The automatic strap retracting mechanism comprises a coil spring which is connected to the reel and can drive the reel to rotate in the direction of strap retracting and wind in and retract the fastening strap. The locking piece also comprises a locking rod. When the pawl detaches from the locating surface and the fastening strap is pulled out, the locking piece can swing to allow the locking rod to abut on the guiding surface.

A support beam for stabilizing a motorcycle on the wheel lift of a tow truck is provided. The support beam includes a mount that positions the beam horizontally on a rear portion of the tow truck at a level generally equal to the level of the motorcycle's handlebars when the motorcycle is resting on the wheel lift. The beam includes a first end attachable to the motorcycle's left handlebar using a left strap, and a second end attachable to the motorcycle's right handlebar using a right strap. With the motorcycle resting on the tow truck's wheel lift, and the beam configured to provide support to the motorcycle's handlebars, the motorcycle is secured to the wheel lift, stabilized, and able to be towed. In some embodiments, the mount is designed to be received into a wheel lift cable guide through-hole thereby securing the beam to the wheel lift.