Wheel fixing apparatus, pallet/truck and wheel fixing method, automatic wheel fixing apparatus and mode interchange

摘要

PCT No. PCT/JP95/01518 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 18, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 18, 1996 PCT Filed Jul. 31, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/05981 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 29, 1996A system is disclosed which can be used to fix a wheel to a pallet or truck, as in fastening a seat belt, by way of a wheel side supporting apparatus and a fixing apparatus for fastening, and which can be used in a high-speed transportation system for regular automobiles. The fixing apparatus for fastening has one end similar to the tongue plate device used in an automobile seat belt system and another end connectable to a retractor. The support apparatus has one end connected to the floor of the pallet or truck by a hinge, and the other end equipped with the retractor. The whole body of the support apparatus can be put into the floor of the pallet or truck, and is used to support the side of the wheel. A stopper on one end of the fixing apparatus is installed in the floor of pallet or truck.