Patent ID: 7195256
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: B60P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A vehicle that can transport, roll and unroll a roll or rolls of material comprising: an elongate framework having opposing ends; a spindle rotatably supported by the framework, the spindle having opposing ends between which one or more rolls of material may be carried; one or more ground wheels that are arranged to support the framework above the ground; and split bearings provided at or toward each of the opposing ends of the framework that are arranged to support said opposing ends of the spindle, the split bearings each having an upper part that is moveable to enable the split bearing to be opened to receive an end of the spindle or to enable lifting of the spindle from the frame, the frame having a telescopically adjustable part that mounts one of the split bearings, the telescopically adjustable part being moveable to enable the length of the framework to be adjusted so that it can support spindles of different lengths.