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Accession Number:
ADD010551
Title:
Motorized Wheels for Dolly Structures.
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE