Steel flask carrier for oxygen or acetylene gas - has unitary pivoted flask support at rear of two-wheeled trailer with retractable tow-bar and coupling for attachment to traction vehicle

摘要

A basic rectangular frame (10) runs on two wheels (31, 32) with a pivotable and rectractable roller (20) under the towbar (17) whose extension (18) and coupling (19) can be lowered from a vertical position for towing. The flasks are supported in shallow troughs (56) of sheet metal in line abreast behind the wheels, pivoted jointly with semicylindrical channels (61) to the rear end of the frame (10). Welding equipment is carried in a cupboard (21) to which flask-retaining clamps (23) are secured. USE/ADVANTAGE - For transport of e.g. O2 and acetylene under high pressures. Trailer can be towed on public roads.