CA2181492A1 - Improved cart - Google Patents
Improved cartInfo
- Publication number
- CA2181492A1 CA2181492A1 CA002181492A CA2181492A CA2181492A1 CA 2181492 A1 CA2181492 A1 CA 2181492A1 CA 002181492 A CA002181492 A CA 002181492A CA 2181492 A CA2181492 A CA 2181492A CA 2181492 A1 CA2181492 A1 CA 2181492A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- wall
- wheel
- bottom wall
- handle
- front edge
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
- B62B1/002—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor convertible from a one-axled vehicle to a two-axled vehicle
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
- B62B1/18—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
- B62B1/18—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows
- B62B1/20—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows involving parts being collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
- B62B1/18—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows
- B62B1/20—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows involving parts being collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
- B62B1/206—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows involving parts being collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible and capable of being completely disassembled
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B3/00—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
- B62B3/12—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor characterised by three-wheeled construction
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- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Handcart (AREA)
Abstract
There is described a combined wheelbarrow and cart apparatus which provides a receptacle having a pair of opposing side walls, a normally open front end, a bottom wall having a front edge adjacent the front end, and a transverse rear wall joining the side and bottom walls.
The bottom wall is bevelled for a short distance from the front edge, and a longitudinal handle member extends rearwardly from each side wall. A removable handle crosspiece extends between the handle members and a wheel is supported on each side of the apparatus.
The bottom wall is bevelled for a short distance from the front edge, and a longitudinal handle member extends rearwardly from each side wall. A removable handle crosspiece extends between the handle members and a wheel is supported on each side of the apparatus.
Description
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The present invention relates to multipurpose carrying apparatus.
Multipurpose carrying apparatus has previously been proposed but manual operation is sometimes difficult.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved multipurpose carrying apparatus which has increased versatility and can be used as a wheelbarrow or as a cart.
According to the present invention there is provided a combined wheelbarrow and cart apparatus comprising in combination a receptacle having a pair of opposing side walls, a normally open front end, a bottom wall having a front edge adjacent said front end, and a transverse rear wall joining said side and bottom walls, the bottom wall being bevelled for a short distance from said f ront edge, a longitudinal handle member PYtPnrl; n~
rearwardly from each said side wall, a removable handle crosspiece extending between the handle members and a wheel supported on each side of the apparatus.
~ orl;r--nts of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:-Figure 1 is a di~grammatic representation ofmultipurpose apparatus according to one embodiment of the invention, Figure 2 is a diagrammatic representation according to a second embodiment of the invention, Figure 3 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment with a different wheel support a rrangement, Figure 4 is a diagrammatic representation with yet another wheel support arrangement, and Figure 5 is a diagrammatic representation of a further embodiment.
218~2 The same reference numerals are applied to like parts throughout.
Referring to Figure 1 a wheelbarrow 2 is provided with a bottom wall 4, two opposing side walls 6 and 8 and a transverse rear wall 10 joining the side and bottom walls. The bottom wall 4 is bevelled for a short distance f rom its f ront edge 12 as shown at 14 whereby when a load is dumped the apparatus r~sts on the edge rather than the corners and is thus more durable. Two longitudinal handle portions 16 and 18 e~tend rearwardly f rom each respective side wall 6 or 8 and grip portions 20 and 22 are provided at their free ends. For added strength, the handle portion extend along the sides 6 and 8. A transverse removable handle crosspiece 24 is shown e~tending between the two handle portions 16 and 18. Grip portions 20 and 22 may extend beyond crosspieces 24.
A pair of wheels 26 and 28 are provided, one on each side of the wheelbarl~ow or cart 2 and have a common axle 30 which extends across the width of the wheelbarrow on the underside of the bottom wall 4.
Feet 32 and 34 are provided and each e2tends downwardly at a respective rear corner junction of the bottom wall 4, rear wall 1~, and side wall 6 or 8.
In Figure 2 a third wheel 36 is provided of a smaller diameter than wheels 26 and 28 and located appro~imately centrally of the junction of the bottom wall 4 and the rear wall 10. This wheel may, of course, be a detachable wheel and is sh~wn as a swivel wheel.
In Figure 3 the wheels 26 and 28 are each mounted on a wheel hub, such as 38, attached to a mounting bracket 40 attached to the exterior of a respective side wall 6 or 8. This facilitates the adjustment of the wheel hub 38 between different vertical positions.
In Figure 4 a fork arrangement, such as 42, is provided on each side of the wheelbarrow 2 for supporting the wheels 26 and 28.
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In Figure 5 the f ront end o~ the wheelbarrow is provided with a remova3~1e front wall 44 which i8 slidable in groove members 46 and 418 attached to a respective side wall 6 or 8.
It will be under.stood that the illustrated wheelbarrow is easier to load since the front end sits lower to the ground than previous wheelbarrows.
It will be readlly apparent to a person skilled in the art that a number of ~rariations and modifications can be made without departing from the true spirit of the invention which will now 3~e pointed out in the appended claims .
The present invention relates to multipurpose carrying apparatus.
Multipurpose carrying apparatus has previously been proposed but manual operation is sometimes difficult.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved multipurpose carrying apparatus which has increased versatility and can be used as a wheelbarrow or as a cart.
According to the present invention there is provided a combined wheelbarrow and cart apparatus comprising in combination a receptacle having a pair of opposing side walls, a normally open front end, a bottom wall having a front edge adjacent said front end, and a transverse rear wall joining said side and bottom walls, the bottom wall being bevelled for a short distance from said f ront edge, a longitudinal handle member PYtPnrl; n~
rearwardly from each said side wall, a removable handle crosspiece extending between the handle members and a wheel supported on each side of the apparatus.
~ orl;r--nts of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:-Figure 1 is a di~grammatic representation ofmultipurpose apparatus according to one embodiment of the invention, Figure 2 is a diagrammatic representation according to a second embodiment of the invention, Figure 3 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment with a different wheel support a rrangement, Figure 4 is a diagrammatic representation with yet another wheel support arrangement, and Figure 5 is a diagrammatic representation of a further embodiment.
218~2 The same reference numerals are applied to like parts throughout.
Referring to Figure 1 a wheelbarrow 2 is provided with a bottom wall 4, two opposing side walls 6 and 8 and a transverse rear wall 10 joining the side and bottom walls. The bottom wall 4 is bevelled for a short distance f rom its f ront edge 12 as shown at 14 whereby when a load is dumped the apparatus r~sts on the edge rather than the corners and is thus more durable. Two longitudinal handle portions 16 and 18 e~tend rearwardly f rom each respective side wall 6 or 8 and grip portions 20 and 22 are provided at their free ends. For added strength, the handle portion extend along the sides 6 and 8. A transverse removable handle crosspiece 24 is shown e~tending between the two handle portions 16 and 18. Grip portions 20 and 22 may extend beyond crosspieces 24.
A pair of wheels 26 and 28 are provided, one on each side of the wheelbarl~ow or cart 2 and have a common axle 30 which extends across the width of the wheelbarrow on the underside of the bottom wall 4.
Feet 32 and 34 are provided and each e2tends downwardly at a respective rear corner junction of the bottom wall 4, rear wall 1~, and side wall 6 or 8.
In Figure 2 a third wheel 36 is provided of a smaller diameter than wheels 26 and 28 and located appro~imately centrally of the junction of the bottom wall 4 and the rear wall 10. This wheel may, of course, be a detachable wheel and is sh~wn as a swivel wheel.
In Figure 3 the wheels 26 and 28 are each mounted on a wheel hub, such as 38, attached to a mounting bracket 40 attached to the exterior of a respective side wall 6 or 8. This facilitates the adjustment of the wheel hub 38 between different vertical positions.
In Figure 4 a fork arrangement, such as 42, is provided on each side of the wheelbarrow 2 for supporting the wheels 26 and 28.
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In Figure 5 the f ront end o~ the wheelbarrow is provided with a remova3~1e front wall 44 which i8 slidable in groove members 46 and 418 attached to a respective side wall 6 or 8.
It will be under.stood that the illustrated wheelbarrow is easier to load since the front end sits lower to the ground than previous wheelbarrows.
It will be readlly apparent to a person skilled in the art that a number of ~rariations and modifications can be made without departing from the true spirit of the invention which will now 3~e pointed out in the appended claims .
Claims (8)
1. A combined wheelbarrow and cart apparatus comprising in combination:
a receptacle having a pair of opposing side walls, a normally open front end, a bottom wall having a front edge adjacent said front end, and a transverse rear wall joining said side and bottom walls, the bottom wall being bevelled for a short distance from said front edge, a longitudinal handle member extending rearwardly from each said side wall, a removable handle crosspiece extending between the handle members and a wheel supported on each side of the apparatus.
a receptacle having a pair of opposing side walls, a normally open front end, a bottom wall having a front edge adjacent said front end, and a transverse rear wall joining said side and bottom walls, the bottom wall being bevelled for a short distance from said front edge, a longitudinal handle member extending rearwardly from each said side wall, a removable handle crosspiece extending between the handle members and a wheel supported on each side of the apparatus.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the wheels are at opposite ends of a common axle.
3. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein a mounting bracket is attached to the exterior of each said side wall, and each wheel is mounted on a wheel hub attached to a respective mounting bracket to facilitate adjustment of the wheel hub between different vertical positions.
4. Apparatus according to claim 1 including a fork arrangement on either side of said apparatus for supporting a wheel.
5. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 including a further wheel of smaller diameter mounted approximately centrally of the junction of said bottom wall and said rear-wall and extending downwardly.
6. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 including a downwardly extending foot member at the rear corner junction of said bottom wall, rear wall and the respective side wall.
7. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 including a removable front wall.
8. Each and every novel feature or novel combination of features herein disclosed.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002181492A CA2181492A1 (en) | 1996-07-18 | 1996-07-18 | Improved cart |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002181492A CA2181492A1 (en) | 1996-07-18 | 1996-07-18 | Improved cart |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2181492A1 true CA2181492A1 (en) | 1998-01-19 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002181492A Abandoned CA2181492A1 (en) | 1996-07-18 | 1996-07-18 | Improved cart |
Country Status (1)
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| CA (1) | CA2181492A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6407159B2 (en) | 1999-12-10 | 2002-06-18 | Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd. | Silicone rubber composition for keypads |
| GB2519203A (en) * | 2013-08-07 | 2015-04-15 | Thomas Patrick Kenny | Animal and material transport apparatus |
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1996
- 1996-07-18 CA CA002181492A patent/CA2181492A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6407159B2 (en) | 1999-12-10 | 2002-06-18 | Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd. | Silicone rubber composition for keypads |
| GB2519203A (en) * | 2013-08-07 | 2015-04-15 | Thomas Patrick Kenny | Animal and material transport apparatus |
| GB2519203B (en) * | 2013-08-07 | 2015-08-26 | Thomas Patrick Kenny | Animal and material transport apparatus |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |