unknown Mecanum

unknown in Sonda, TV Show, 1977-1989 Ep. 408

Class: Cars, Proto / Concept — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
Weasel1984 ◊ 2011-02-26 21:04	Invention (the wheels) of the Swede "Brodern Longbers" (again, maybe different spelling). Prototype, but based on a regular forklift I think. -- Last edit: 2011-10-30 18:06:05
atom ◊ 2011-02-27 18:01	This type of wheel was invented by Bengt Ilon in 1973 who worked at Mecanum AB. The wheels are sometimes called Mecanum wheels or Ilon wheels after its inventor. http://www.h33.dk/opfhjul_index.en.html
Weasel1984 ◊ 2011-02-27 19:35	Who was Brodern Longbers then?
atom ◊ 2011-02-27 19:42	I don't know, did they say it or show a sign with that name in the episode? Brodern could be mistaken for Bröderna which means Brothers. Brodern means "the brother" but that sounds like a strange name for a company, Bröderna would be more likely. Longbers could be mistanken for Långbergs or simillar I'd guess? I have googled all types of combinations but I didn't find anything. This very vehicle is in the link I posted above but it lacks the BL-logo.
Weasel1984 ◊ 2011-02-27 19:44	Ok, indeed, might be something with spelling. -- Last edit: 2011-03-01 21:37:31