Accession Number:

ADD010551

Title:

Motorized Wheels for Dolly Structures.

Descriptive Note:

Patent Application,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Grinwald,Israel M.

Report Date:

1983-04-18

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

Mechanism to be added to existing two-wheeled dolly structures used for towing military shelter units from one geographical location to another. The add-on mechanism includes a motorized wheel unit attachable to the dolly structure to facilitate manipulation of the dolly structure into precise alignment with the shelter the add-on mechanism further includes motor means for powering a hydraulic pump used to actuate certain lift cylinders on the dolly structure. The add-on mechanisms reduce the time expenditure required to hook the dolly to the shelter and raise same into a condition suitable for towing by a military truck.

Descriptors:

• *Patent applications
• *Platforms
• *Dollies
• *Towing vehicles
• Mechanization
• Wheels
• Hydraulic equipment
• Hydraulic pressure pumps
• Lifting bodies
• Cargo handling
• Towing vehicles
• Shelters
• Military equipment

Subject Categories:

• Surface Transportation and Equipment
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE