Abstract: A shipping case transport system includes a pair of corner mounted castors and a flush mounted handle. The corner mounted castor comprises a wheel housing, a wheel, and an axle. The wheel fits into a recess and an axle is inserted through the housing and wheel to the retain the wheel in rotable relationship to the wheel housing. A flange extends outward from one end of the wheel housing and a plurality of fastening holes are formed in periphery thereof. The flush mounted handle comprises a flange, a first tube retainer, a second tube retainer, a handle, and a locking mechanism. A recessed area is formed in the top of the flange. The handle has an elongated U-shape, with a first and second leg. A first and second hole is formed in the flange of the handle. A first and second tube retainer securely holds the first and second legs of the handle, respectively. The locking mechanism comprises a release button, a locking finger and a pivot arm.
Abstract: An integrated handle for telescoping tubes includes a handle assembly, at least one ball housing assembly, at least one connecting rod, and at least one set of telescoping tubes. The handle assembly comprises a handle, a cover, a button, and at least one lever. The ball housing assembly comprises a ball housing, a cam rod, a spring, and at least one ball. The cam rod slidably fits inside the ball housing. An upward movement of the cam rod forces at least one ball out, a downward motion allows retraction of at least one ball. The set of telescoping tubes comprises an upper and lower telescoping tube. The lower telescoping tube has a plurality of locking holes disposed at different heights. At least one upper telescoping tube is fastened to the bottom of the handle.