Two-wheel Patents (Class 280/40)
  • Publication number: 20080157493
    Abstract: An improved foldable frame trailer cart includes a generally rectangular base frame having forward and rearward sections hingedly connected to one another and a trailer tongue mounted on and extending forwardly from the forward section of the generally rectangular base frame, the trailer tongue including a hinge operative to permit the rear portion of the trailer tongue to be pivoted relative to the front portion thereof. Left and right rear wheels are rotatably mounted within left and right wheel support frames, and the left and right wheel support frames are releasably pivotably mounted on the rearward section of the generally rectangular base frame such that the left and right wheel support frames are pivotable relative to the generally rectangular base frame between a non-ground-engaging transport position and a ground-engaging use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Gordon McConkey, Justin McConkey
  • Patent number: 7387306
    Abstract: A dolly has a carrying frame (1) provided with a scoop (2) which is coupled to an end of said frame in such a way that it can pivot about a pivoting axis (3). The scoop is movably coupled, by a control mechanism, to two wheel carriers which can be respectively pivoted about a bearing axis extending transversally in relation to the pivoting axis (3) of the scoop and which carry running wheels (4), in such a way that when the scoop is pivoted, the wheel carriers pivot out of a storage position oriented parallel to the carrying frame (1), into a use position which is perpendicular to the frame and in which the wheel carriers are oriented parallel to each other. The dolly is provided with an actuating handle (6) which can be pivoted about an axis parallel to the scoop axis (3) and which is movably coupled to the scoop (2) by a connecting rod (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Woflcraft GmbH
    Inventor: Jürgen Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20080054581
    Abstract: A support apparatus for transporting a load on a hand truck in a safe and balanced manner includes a base which is disposed generally horizontally when the hand truck is employed for transporting such load and a pivot means for pivotally connecting a first end of the base to the axle intermediate the pair of wheels of the hand truck. Two auxiliary wheels are attached to an opposed second end of the base. A frame support is disposed generally vertically when the hand truck is employed for transporting such load and has a first end thereof connected to the base and has a second end thereof abutting the portion of the hand truck. A brace has a first end thereof connected to the base adjacent to and spaced from the first end of the base and has a second end thereof connected to the frame support adjacent to and spaced from the first end thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Randall Voth
  • Patent number: 7278646
    Abstract: A movable table stand is mainly composed of a platform, a first foot frame, a second foot frame and a joint member. The platform has an upper surface for a table saw to be mounted thereon and provided with a sliding groove at its two lengthwise sides respectively. A locking member is set at a front end of each sliding groove. The first foot frame is fixed pivotally with a supporting shaft having a sliding pivot at its two sides respectively for sliding along the sliding groove of the platform. The second foot frame is provided with a fixing bolt at its two sides respectively able to insert coordinately into the joint member. The joint member is fixed on the first foot frame and connected pivotally with the platform and the second foot frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Bor-Yann Chuang
  • Patent number: 7278643
    Abstract: A cart for transporting cargo is provided having a first extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the first extendable member and a connection point on the first extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart also has a second extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the second extendable member and a connection point on the second extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart has a handle having a linkage that is coupled to the top ends of each of the first and second extendable members. One or more bands may be coupled to the connecting point of the first or second member and to a securing point located at any point between the ends of a member so as to secure the cargo in a position against the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Steve Roberson
  • Patent number: 7243928
    Abstract: A lightweight foldable cart for transporting on wheels one end of a small boat including a pair of identical frame or strut members, each being U-shaped with spaced arms extending parallel to each other from ends of a rear plate. Distal ends of the arms each include an opening for a shaft so that when the shaft extends through the openings joining the distal ends of the arms the frame members can be rotated about the shaft from an extended, deployed position to a folded position for storage. Each rear plate has an opening for an axle, which extends through the openings in the rear plate for supporting rotatable wheels at each end of the axle. A boat supporting bumper is mounted on the distal ends of the arms when the strut members are extended into the deployed position. The bumper is shaped to accommodate a bottom of the end of the boat to be supported and transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Andrew Singer
  • Patent number: 7210691
    Abstract: An accessory cart that is adapted to hold any one of a plurality of conventional buckets. The cart includes a base and a handle that is releasably secured to the base. The base includes a stand portion and a frame portion. The stand portion includes a lower end that engages a floor surface and an upper end that serves as a handle-receiving receptacle. The frame portion is integrally secured to the stand portion and includes first and second arm sections. The arm sections extend away from the stand portion and include a generally horizontally-oriented base section and an upstanding section. The base sections support a bucket, while the upstanding sections define notches that receive a handle of the bucket to securely mount the bucket to the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventor: Michael B. Puczkowski
  • Patent number: 7172207
    Abstract: A collapsible cart comprising two elongate handle bars, four vertical telescoping bars, two main vertical supports, two horizontal cross-bars, two anchor blocks, four diagonal pivoting support bars, and two wheel assemblies, wherein each telescoping bar is fixedly attached at one end to a horizontal cross-bar and rotatably attached at the other end to a handle bar, wherein each vertical support is attached at one end to an anchor block, wherein each handle bar slides up and down on a vertical support, wherein each horizontal cross-bar is attached at one end to a telescoping bar and at the other end to another telescoping bar, wherein each diagonal pivoting support bar is rotatably attached at one end to the horizontal cross-bar on one side of the cart and at the other end to the handle bar on the other side of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Terry Henry
  • Patent number: 7140635
    Abstract: By providing a frame assembly, two wheel holding carriers which are arcuately pivotably mounted to the frame assembly, and a support platform which is also pivotally mounted to the frame assembly and controls the movement of the wheel holding carrier, a small, compact, two wheeled, luggage cart/carrier is achieved which is capable of quickly and easily arcuately pivoting wheel support brackets between two alternate positions, with ease and convenience. In addition, the arcuate pivoting movement of the wheel supporting brackets is automatically achieved simultaneously with movement of the luggage support platform from a stowed position to a deployed, usable position. The support platform is pivotally mounted to the terminating end of the frame assembly for being arcuately pivoted between a first, stowed position and a second, deployed position wherein the support platform is substantially perpendicular to the plane established by the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Franzus Company LLC
    Inventors: Chris Johnson, A. C. McMillan
  • Patent number: 7097183
    Abstract: A trolley structure allowing synchronous retraction or extension of a stand and two wheels includes a main frame, wheel bases, retainers, a stand, and a handlebar; each wheel base inserted onto a respective rod of the main frame and fixed with the respective retainer; the stand pivoted to the retainers; the handlebar inserted into retractable holders of the main frame; a plurality of troughs provided at the bottom of each wheel base; a driven gear pivoted to the outer edge of each retainer; a plurality of checking members provided on the driven gear to be held in the troughs for driving the driven gear to rotate; and an active gear provided on a first pivoting holder of the stand to mesh with the driven gear to drive the driven gear to turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Best Caddy Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung-Shiu Su
  • Patent number: 7063347
    Abstract: A main shaft and bottom bracket mounting arrangement for use in a golf cart is disclosed to include a bottom bracket holding a wheel axle with two wheels at the ends and a driving mechanism for rotating the wheels, a main shaft pivoted to a coupling frame at the bottom bracket, and a stop bar coupled to the coupling frame and supported on a spring member for locking the main shaft in the operative position and for enabling the main shaft to be turned out of the coupling frame to the collapsed position when the user pressed a press handle to lower the stop bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: David Wu
  • Patent number: 7044484
    Abstract: A folding anchor structure for foldable hand trucks includes a loading board and a wheel set foldable simultaneously on two sides of a frame and a latch lever on a handle to latch the loading board in a folded and shrunk condition when the handle is retracted to prevent the loading board and the wheel set from loosening off from the folded condition and causing harmful effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Wen-Fa Wang
  • Patent number: 6923466
    Abstract: A collapsible handcart comprises a handle bar, a support carrier having a main carrier and two movable carriers, two sets of linkages and a trigger. The handle bar has an end thereof pivoted on the main carrier to be turned between an extended position, at which the handle bar is turned away from the main carrier, and a collapsed position, at which the handle bar is turned towards the main support carrier. The linkages are connected movable carriers with the main carrier such that the movable carriers can be driven to move between an extended position, at which the movable carriers are away from the main carrier, and a collapsed position, at which the movable carrier close to the main carrier. The trigger has an end thereof pivoted on the handle bar whereby turn the handle bar will drive the trigger to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: James Tsai
  • Patent number: 6923457
    Abstract: A hand truck convertible between forward and sideways displacement has wheels individually disengageable from the hand truck frame for mounting to the frame in either a mutually parallel wheel position or a mutually in-line wheel position transverse to the parallel wheel position. An optional wheel base extension can be installed for in-line mounting of more than two wheels. Other options include a retractable stand for supporting the loaded hand truck in upright position and an auxiliary load carrying shelf. The hand truck and one or more of the optional accessories may be sold as a kit of parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Hisami Nogaki
  • Patent number: 6899346
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transporting system for items of luggage, in particular to a so-called wheeled case or trolley with releasable or exchangeable case elements. The transporting system for items of luggage comprises a rolling mechanism (10) and at least one item of luggage or case element (20), the rolling mechanism (10) having a wheel arrangement (11), a pulling device (12) and fastening means (13) for releasably connecting the item of luggage (20) to the rolling mechanism, and is characterized in that the fastening means (13), on the one hand, are connected to the rolling mechanism and, on the other hand, can be fixed in a releasable manner in an interior of the item of luggage (20). The fastening means may comprise, for example, touch-and-close fastener strips (13) which can be introduced into the interior of the item of luggage through slots (22) made in a rear wall (21) of the item of luggage (20), and can be fixed there on a touch-and-close fastener strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: MP Michael Pfeiffer Design & Marketing GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Pfeiffer
  • Publication number: 20040207167
    Abstract: The disclosed redesigned folding tote includes a release mechanism located on one of the handles to release one or more locking mechanisms located on the platform. One of the locking mechanisms maintains the platform in an open position while another locks the platform into the folded, closed position. When released from the closed position, a spring on the underside of the platform facilitates the opening of the wheel support frame. Slides lock the handles in the desired position relative to one another and are slide along the handles evenly through use of stop members. Rotating spacers protect the tote as it is brought up stairs or curbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Darren J. Kady
  • Patent number: 6789808
    Abstract: A three-sectional golf cart structure including a stretchable hand pull-bar, two struts for wheels, a “U” shaped lower stand and two links, wherein the hand pull-bar includes an inner pipe and an external sleeve; the two struts for wheels each is connected on one end thereof with a wheel; the two links both have their ends connected to the two struts for wheels and the external sleeve respectively. Thereby, when the hand pull-bar is pulled up, it moves therewith the two links to stretch out the two struts and the wheels; while down pressing of the hand pull-bar will collapse the two struts and the wheels to be received in the two lateral sides of the “U” shaped lower stand, and by stretching and retracting of the three members including the inner pipe, the external sleeve and the “U” shaped lower stand, the three-sectional golf cart structure is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Lien-Chuan Yang
  • Patent number: 6773025
    Abstract: A collapsible trailer preferably includes a lengthwise base frame, a first deck member, a second deck member, an axle, and at least two wheels. The axle is preferably pivotally attached to a bottom of the lengthwise base frame. At least one wheel is pivotally retained on each end of the axle. A length of the first deck is pivotally attached to a length of the second deck with a continuous hinge or the like. Each end of the continuous hinge is retained by the lengthwise base frame. A first side rail is attachable to the first deck and a second side rail is attachable to the second deck. A hitch handle extends from one end of the lengthwise base frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Jamie B. Zelm
  • Publication number: 20040108667
    Abstract: A handcart mainly comprises a main body and a platform. The main body comprises two wheel seats, two wheels and a retractable handle. The platform comprises a frame, an inclined front board at front end of the frame and a shell covering said frame. The frame comprises two side tubes, a front tube and two inner bars. The side tubes and the front tube are made from bending a single tube and the inner tubes are parallel to the side tubes and fix their front ends to the front tube. Each of the side tubes and the inner tubes is provided with an arched portion at the rear end thereof and mounts a plank on the inner side of the arched portion. A shaft runs through the wheel seats and openings on the planks of the side tubes and the inner tubes to pivot the frame on the main body. A front board having an inclined surface is mounted on the front tube. A shell is mounted on the frame but exposes the front board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: James Tsai
  • Patent number: 6695324
    Abstract: A 3-fold folding collapsible golf cart, which includes an upper rod member, a bottom rod member, and a lower rod member, the lower rod having a top end pivoted to the upper rod member and locked by a locking mechanism and a bottom end coupled to the bottom rod member by a coupling device, the coupling device having a locating frame supported on a torsional spring and adapted for locking the lower rod member in the operative position and, the lower member being disengaged from the locating frame for folding when the user presses the locating frame with a foot to conquer the spring force of the torsional spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: David Wu
  • Patent number: 6619678
    Abstract: A two-axled vehicle, such as a scooter, is provided having a frame with a platform section. The platform section is connected at the front to a steering column. The vehicle has a front wheel arranged on a steering rod, toward a front of the vehicle, and a back wheel toward the rear. The frame has a back section or tailpiece behind the platform section which projects as far as behind the wheel area and on which the back wheel is arranged. The back wheel has an axle which is supported by a shaped part that can pivot freely with respect to the tailpiece about an axis which is directed downwards and forwards at an acute angle with respect to the support surface (“the road”) for the two wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: Robertus Anthonius Maria van Ardenne
  • Patent number: 6585285
    Abstract: A load transporting trailer has modular construction with components that are readily separable for quick disassembly into light weight, packable, conventional luggage-sized elements. The trailer includes a pair of lateral frame sections, each including a folding wheel assembly adapted for folding relative to its associated frame section. A central frame section intercouples the lateral frame sections in side-by-side relationship. Alternatively, a pair of rectangular frame sections may be intercoupled with a hinge. A removable deck panel is installed in each frame section and a bike stand may be attached. The trailer includes a tow bar coupled with the frame for connecting the trailer to a towing vehicle. The tow bar folds to form a tripod for supporting the trailer in an upright, parked position. A pair of castered legs is coupled with the aft portion of each frame section to permit rolling of the parked trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: John C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6471220
    Abstract: A combined cart and stand comprising a base for supporting a power driven threading machine and having a pair of wheels for supporting the base and machine for rolling movement along an underlying surface. Three legs are interconnected with the base for displacement between first and second positions relative to the base, and, in the first position, the legs and base provide a tripod stand engaging an underlying surface to support the base and machine in a use position spaced above the underlying surface. In the second position, two of the legs provide handles and the third leg is folded and stored relative to the base providing a cart having wheels which engage the underlying surface such that the base and machine can be inclined relative to the surface and supported by the wheels for rolling movement therealong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventor: Larry F. Babb
  • Patent number: 6439596
    Abstract: A collapsible handcart includes a main member equipped with a handgrip; a carrier member pivoted to the main member and turned between an extended position for supporting articles and a collapsed position attached to the main member; two wheeled assembles respectively pivoted two the main member at two sides and turned upwards and downwards between a collapsed position and an operative position, the wheeled assembles each comprising a leg with the proximal end pivoted at the main member, a wheeled carriage pivoted to the distal end of the leg, and a wheel pivoted to the wheeled carriage; and two gear sets respectively coupled between the main member and the legs of the wheeled assembles and adapted to drive the wheeled assembles to turn between the operative position and the collapsed position when turning the carrier member between the extended position and the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: James Tsai
  • Patent number: 6425599
    Abstract: A collapsible trolley includes a main member provided with a retractable pull rod and a handle; a carrier frame, which has one end pivotally provided on the main member and is rotatable between an extended position and a collapsed position; two wheel assemblies, each of which includes a wheel frame and a wheel, the two wheel frame being pivotally provided on the main member such that the two wheel assemblies can be rotated outwardly to a use position or rotated inwardly to a collapsed position; and two first gears and two second gears, in which the two first gears are provided on the carrier frame, the two second gears being respectively provided on the wheel frames of the two wheel assemblies and inter-engaged with the two first gears. When the carrier frame is rotated to its extended position, it can bring the two wheel assemblies to rotate to their use position. When the carrier frame is rotated to its collapsed position, it can bring the two wheel assemblies to their collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: James Tsai
  • Patent number: 6386558
    Abstract: A handcart has a base frame, a handle assembly, two wheel brackets, multiple wheels and two levers. The handle assembly is retractably connected to the base frame. Each wheel bracket is pivotally attached to one side of the base frame with a pivot pin. At least one of the wheels is rotatably mounted on each wheel bracket. One end of each lever is pivotally connected to each pivot pin, and another end is operationally connected to the handle assembly. Accordingly, the wheel brackets with the wheels will be automatically retracted or expanded through transmissions of the levers when the handle assembly is moved to an expanded position or a retracted position. The size of an object with the handcart can be minimized. In addition, getting the indoors dirty is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Chin-Lin Chang
  • Patent number: 6364327
    Abstract: A lower supporter for a golf cart includes an upper support base and a lower support base. The upper support base is curved and has two opposite ends pivotally connected to a projecting block, and a pivot opening formed in an intermediate portion. The lower support base is located under the upper support base, and has a pivot opening corresponding to the pivot opening of the upper support base. A pair of pivot arms are provided outside of the two pivot openings, and pivotally connected with the upper and the lower support base. A straight frame rod has a lower end that fits in the pivot openings of both the upper and the lower support base to separate the upper support base from the lower support base to allow the bottom of a golf club bag to rest on the lower support base, with a side bag of the golf club bag resting on the projecting blocks pivotally connected to the upper support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 6315307
    Abstract: A collapsible scooter has a frame plate secured on a head tube of the scooter, a strut having a lower end thereof pivotally connected to a foot board of the scooter and an upper end thereof pivotally connected to the frame plate. Opposite sides of the frame plate are symmetrically defined with two pivot slots, the upper end of the strut is pivotally connected with the frame plate and movable along the pivot slots between an upper position in which the scooter is fully collapsed and a lower position in which the head tube is uprightly extended. A retaining device is particularly provided in the scooter to prohibit the head tube from any inadvertent movement relative to the foot board, even when the head tube is subjected to excessive stress during riding on a rough road.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventors: Kai-Wen Chen, Kuang-Huei Chen
  • Patent number: 6283496
    Abstract: A collapsible carrier suitable for transporting a load over rugged terrain which includes a support frame assembly formed by at least a pair of spaced apart side frame members located on opposite sides of a longitudinal central axis of the frame. Cross frame members connect the side frame members to define a cargo bed. A pair of wheels located on opposite sides of the cargo bed are each individually supported by support members mounted on a pivot axis which is affixed to opposite sides of the side frame members and displaced laterally outwardly from the side frame members. The wheels are thus pivotable about these axes from a use position, wherein the wheels are parallel to each other, and disposed on opposite sides of the cargo bed to a storage/backpack transport position wherein the wheels are folded over one another and over said cargo bed. The side frame members are formed of collapsible sections that are either telescoped together or pivotally connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Christopher Dickmann
  • Patent number: 6220612
    Abstract: A cambering vehicle includes a single steerable front wheel and a pair of rear wheels at the rearward ends of trailing arms extending from the front structure. The two trailing arms are articulated to the front structure, and may move arcuately in a plane parallel to the front wheel column of the vehicle. The two trailing arms are linked together by a novel yoke mechanism, and move in opposite directions but in equal arcuate distances relative to one another. The vehicle operates using the principle of conservation of angular momentum, with the vehicle traveling a sinusoidal path and the operator leaning to the inside of the turn. This moves the center of gravity of the vehicle and operator to the inside of the turn, thus accelerating the vehicle and operator along the path of the turn to increase the velocity of the device. The yoke mechanism of the vehicle may be quickly and easily removed, thus allowing the vehicle to be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: J. Gildo Beleski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6217043
    Abstract: A portable assembly is provided for compact storage and to facilitate portability wherein a body is constructed of longitudinal parallel transversely aligned tubular frame members (A) for telescopically positioning an extensible handle (B) with brackets (C) being moved for longitudinally sliding movement on longitudinal body members (A) for carrying wheels (D) which are locked in position opposite each other beneath a medial portion of the load utilizing fasteners (E) without the necessity for utilizing a transverse axle. A flexible or rigid platform support (F) may be utilized, and a transverse brace (G) may be removably secured to stabilize the wheels and their mountings during the transporting of a load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Reidville Products International, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth David Chumley
  • Patent number: 6164683
    Abstract: A trailer is provided that is especially suited for transporting bicycles and has load supporting, suspension, storage, parking, and rolling functions. The trailer has a main frame providing a trailer bed, adapted to support a plurality of bicycles, and a high performance suspension system. The suspension system includes a pair of independent suspension units including trailer wheels mounted by suspension arms on opposite sides of the main frame for elevational movement in earth traversing positions and for pivoting movement between the earth traversing positions disposed outwardly of the sides of the main frame and stowing positions folded under the main frame. The suspension units include heavy duty shock absorbers that cushion the bicycle or other load, maintain the bicycles in level upright positions during earth traversal, and maximize traction of the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Frank Kalman
  • Patent number: 6086310
    Abstract: A four-wheeled multipurpose handtruck is especially adapted to transport a cylindrical object such as a beer keg. A cradle-like frame nests the beer keg and a metal collar secures the keg to the frame. The handtruck employs a curved frame construction which enhances leverage when loading or unloading a keg. Movable rear wheels allow the handtruck to assume a four-wheeled horizontal transport position or the rear wheels may be collapsed for standard two-wheeled transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Inventors: Jesus Lujan, III, Jesus Lujan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6053514
    Abstract: A push cart comprises a main frame, a handle, a front support, two wheel frames, two wheels, a retractable rod and a rear support, wherein the main frame has a pair of side rods connected with a pair of rods of the handle in a slidable manner, the center portion of the main frame is connected to each other, and the lower portion of the main frame has connected with a wheel frame and a wheel respectively. The lower respective ends of the main frame are connected with respective ends of the front support which then meshes with the wheel frame. The respective lower ends of the handle are connected with one end of the retractable rod whereas the other end of the retractable rod is connected with the inner center portion of the front support, thus, by operating the handle, the retractable rod is linked to move which then links the front support and the wheel frame to retract or to expand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Inventor: Chung-Shiu Su
  • Patent number: 6042128
    Abstract: The collapsible shopping cart has a main basket made of a web material for placing shopping items. Additional volume is provided by adding nesting tubs to the upper perimeter of the cart. The collapsible shopping cart is rolled on four wheel one set of which permit the cart to be steered. The cart is collapsible to a small volume for storage or transportation in a users vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Wylene Dinkins
  • Patent number: 5984327
    Abstract: A handcart is constructed to include two main frames having outward expanded shoulder and lower portions, an extension handle assembly, an upper crossbar, a lower crossbar, a carrier, and two wheel holders. The two main frames have two upper ends fixedly received in side holes formed at the upper crossbar and two lower ends pivotally connected to the carrier. The extension handle assembly includes two outer pipes, two inner pipes, and a top handle. The upper crossbar is provided with a mechanism means to control the extension and collapse of the inner pipes from and into the outer pipes. The lower crossbar may, together with a fastening strap, hold the carrier and luggages loaded on the carrier in place. When the carrier is extended to a horizontal position, the two wheel holders are extended outward at the same time, permitting the handcart to conveniently carry and transport luggages or articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventors: Hung-Ching Hsieh, Yung-Shun Hsieh
  • Patent number: 5964470
    Abstract: A child carrier for use as a two-wheeled stroller and as a child-supporting backpack comprising a frame formed of an upper handle component in an inverted U-shaped configuration and a lower component formed of two downwardly extending legs and a cross-piece coupling the legs at their lower ends with a bracket at the lower ends of the handle and the upper ends of the legs for coupling therebetween. A fabric seat for a child has a rear face coupled to the bracket. An upwardly extending back and a pair of vertical straps form a front. A forwardly-extending U-shaped restraint is positioned in front of a child and secured at its inboard ends to the bracket supporting the upper edge of the seat. A pair of wheels are rotatably secured to the lower end of the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Syendsen, Paul Kolada, David J. Stroud, Steve Courtney
  • Patent number: 5941542
    Abstract: A lightweight, low profile trailer especially suited for transporting bicycles. The trailer includes pivotally interconnected upper load supporting and lower suspension frames which have load supporting, suspension, storage, and parking functions. Bicycle supports and clamps are mounted for and aft on the load supporting frame. The suspension frame is located under the load supporting frame in the earth-traversing mode of the trailer and is pivoted for upward and downward movement. Trailer wheels are mounted on opposite sides of the lower frame for movement between ground-engaging positions disposed outwardly of the sides of the upper frame and stowing positions folded under the lower frame. A shock absorber is interposed the upper and lower frames intermediate the wheels for resiliently cushioning the upper frame and thus bicycles thereon during earth traversal of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Frank Kalman
  • Patent number: 5887879
    Abstract: A portable assembly for compact storage and to facilitate portability wherein a body is constructed of longitudinal parallel transversely aligned tubular frame members (A) for telescopically positioning an extensible handle (B) with brackets (C) being moved for longitudinally sliding movement on longitudinal body members (A) for carrying wheels (D) which are locked in position opposite each other beneath a medial portion of the load utilizing fasteners (E) without the necessity for utilizing a transverse axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Kenneth David Chumley
  • Patent number: 5857684
    Abstract: A first frame member and a second frame member are pivotally joined at respective ends thereof for movement towards each other into a collapsed disposition and for movement away from each other into an erected condition wherein the members are at right angles to each other. One of the members supports to each of its sides an articulating wheel support and wheel and carries within its hollow a slide which is connected by pivots to each of said wheel supports and by pivoting straps to the other frame member so that when the frame members pivot apart the wheels move out and so that when the frame members pivot towards each other the wheels are drawn in so that the entire device assumes a collapsed condition. The frame members carry supports for a golf bag and may carry a battery tank (for a battery when the wheels are driven by motors that are battery powered) storage containers, seats, an umbrella stand and similar articles useful to a golfer. A number of wheel support configurations are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Inventors: Gordon Liao, Alex Cheng
  • Patent number: 5803471
    Abstract: The subject invention is a lightweight, foldable, collapsible dolly which is to be used to move exterior heavy objects from one locale to another that is capable of being folded to a substantially shortened, flat arrangement facilitating storage in confined quarter locations such as beneath the seat or within an overhead bin of an airplane or train. The collapsible dolly includes a pair of wheels, each of which is movable from the flat arrangement to a transverse position relative to the support frame of the collapsible dolly. With the wheels located in the flat arrangement, the dolly can be rolled by the wheels on a supporting surface. The moving of the wheels into the transverse position occurs automatically during movement of the platform from its stowage position to an outwardly extended position which is the loading position of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventors: Robert A. DeMars, Jack B. Cline
  • Patent number: 5641170
    Abstract: A portable tool carrier and tool display box is provided including a tool box and a telescoping handle secured to the tool box. A series of tool display boards are contained within the tool box with each board connected to the next adjacent board by means of a guide member and track. When the telescoping handle is elevated, the boards may be elevated with the first board connected to the top of the handle and each succeeding board beneath its preceding board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventor: Paul E. Helm
  • Patent number: 5630601
    Abstract: A collapsible hand trolley includes a frame having manual gripping handles t its upper end, and a support plate at its lower end. A pair of wheel carriers is also mounted on the lower end of the frame. The trolley can be folded to a storage condition by pivoting the wheel carriers about generally vertical axes, and pivoting the support plate about a generally horizontal axis. When the wheel carriers have been unfolded to an operative position, a connection rod pivotably mounted to the frame is pivoted about a generally horizontal axis to a securing position between the wheel carriers in order to pre vent the wheel carriers from moving to their folded positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Bielefelder Kuchenmaschinen- und Transportgerate-Fabrik vom Braucke GmbH
    Inventors: Hans vom Braucke, Manfred vom Braucke
  • Patent number: 5626351
    Abstract: A collapsible hand cart including a base frame unit, a telescopic handle pivoted to the base frame unit in the middle, two steering mechanisms mounted on the base frame unit at two opposite sides for moving the base frame unit by the telescopic handle, each steering mechanism including a wheel holder turned about a pivot on the base frame unit to hold a roller, a movable member turned about a pivot on the wheel holder, and a link having a pivot hole at one end connected to the movable member and the base frame unit by a pivot and an elongated sliding slot connected to a bolt on a slide, which slide is moved vertically in a longitudinal sliding slot on the telescopic handle, wherein when the hand cart is collapsed, the wheel holders and movable members and links of the steering mechanisms and the telescopic handle are received together in the X-axis direction; when the telescopic handle is lifted to the Z-axis direction and extended out, the links are lifted, causing the movable members to force the wheel hold
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventor: Cheng-Hsien Tsai
  • Patent number: 5586778
    Abstract: A collapsible golf cart includes elongated upper and lower frame parts which are slidable in relation to one another in the longitudinal direction, a support unit for supporting a golf bag on the upper and lower frame parts, and two legs. Each of the legs has an upper end that is connected pivotally to the lower end of the upper frame part so that the legs can be brought into a collapsed position, where the legs are inside and substantially parallel with each other and the upper and lower frame parts, and an opened out position, where the legs and the upper and lower frame parts are moved away from one another. Each of the legs further has a lower end which has a wheel suspension unit for bearing a removable wheel. The golf cart further includes a holding unit for holding the distance between the wheels constant and holding the distance between the wheels and the lower end of the lower frame part when the legs are in the opened out position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Eurogreen International Inc.
    Inventors: Leif Lindh, Kjell Lindh
  • Patent number: 5468005
    Abstract: A foldable cart comprises a handle, a pair of wheels pivotally mounted to the bottom respective ends of the handle, and a loading platform at the bottom of the cart in an opposite direction with respect to the wheels. The loading platform has a pair of conical gears at the rear respective ends adapted to engage with a pair of crown gears located at the bottom ends of the wheel frames to adjust the position of the loading platform with respect to the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Goonng Chyii Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching S. Yang
  • Patent number: 5439239
    Abstract: A collapsible luggage cart comprising an inverted U-shaped handle combined with a horizontal eccentric tube with pivotal discs, a vertical middle support tube and two vertical side support tubes combined pivotally with and under the eccentric tube with both a middle pivotal ring and two side pivotal rings so as to make the handle swingable upward for spreading and downward for collapsing, a luggage frame combined pivotally with the lower ends of the middle and the two side vertical tubes so as to make the luggage frame swingable down for spreading for use or up for collapsing, and two wheels combined with two wheel frames combined pivotally with the two vertical side support tubes so as to make the wheel frames swingable outward for spreading and inward for collapsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Inventor: Chung-shiu Su
  • Patent number: 5435546
    Abstract: A combined bag and trolley, particularly a golf bag and trolley, comprises an elongated bag and a collapsible trolley. The trolley comprises an undercarriage having a pair of foldable wheels. It is pivotally connected to the bag so that the undercarriage can be swiveled between an operative position, in which the wheel axes are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bag so as to permit wheeling of the bag on the trolley, and an inoperative position in which the undercarriage and wheel axes are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bag. In the inoperative position, the wheels are folded upwardly and the trolley is collapsed into and stowed in an adjacent cavity in the underside of the bag when not in use. The collapsing and deployment of the trolley may be controlled by a handle for propelling the bag on the trolley. This handle is pivoted to the bag and is connected to the trolley so as to collapse or deploy the trolley in response to pivotal lowering or raising of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Inventor: Doddi L. Rao
  • Patent number: 5348325
    Abstract: A luggage carrier is provided with a frame, handle, wheels, and pivotally mounted luggage support platform biased toward a storage position. A linkage arrangement is provided so that the wheels are pivoted to a collapsed, storage position when the platform moves to the storage position. In the storage position, the wheels overlap each other adjacent the frame. A latch is provided for holding the platform and wheels in the open, operative position. The frame is provided in a plurality of sections which can be unfolded to an extended configuration and locked into place. Release of the latch permits the platform and wheels to be automatically moved to the collapsed, storage position and permits one of the frame sections to be pivoted downwardly to a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventor: Martin Abrams
  • Patent number: RE38436
    Abstract: A push cart comprises includes a main frame, a handle, a front support, two wheel frames, two wheels, and a retractable rod and a rear support , wherein the main frame has a pair of side rods connected with a pair of rods of the handle in a slidable manner, the center portion of the main frame is connected to each other, and the lower portion of the main frame has is connected with a the wheel frame frames and a wheel respectively the wheels. The lower respective ends portion of the main frame are is connected with respective ends sides of the front support which then meshes with the wheel frame frames. The respective lower ends of the handle are connected with one end of the retractable rod whereas the other end of the retractable rod is connected with the inner center portion of the front support, thus, support. Thus, by operating the handle, the retractable rod is linked to move which then links the front support and the wheel frame to retract or to expand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Chung-Shiu Su