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Collapsible carts

US11767045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2022
Grant dateSep 26, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2207/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collapsible cart may include a collapsible frame, a foldable shelf, and an interior support column. The collapsible frame includes a first frame portion and a second frame portion. The frame is configured to move between an open configuration and a collapsed configuration by relative translation between the first frame portion and the second frame portion. The foldable shelf extends between the first frame portion and the second frame portion. The foldable shelf is configured to fold to allow the frame to move from the open configuration to the collapsed configuration. The column transversely extends through a column slot defined by the foldable shelf. The cart further includes at least one column brace slidably coupling the frame to the column. The cart further includes at least one shelf brace slidably coupling the foldable shelf to the column.

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