Accession Number:
ADD010551
Title:
Motorized Wheels for Dolly Structures.
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
Personal Author(s):
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:
Subject Categories:
- Surface Transportation and Equipment
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
- Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies