Platform hand truck
US4077644A · kind A · utility
31Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 1976 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2501/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A platform hand truck having an integrally formed rectangular platform preferably of synthetic resin with a planer top deck and a depending rim flange. The deck is reinforced on its underside with a patterned rib structure provided with a plurality of recesses for receiving caster-mounting adapter blocks of synthetic resin in selective arrangements. The adaptor blocks are designed to embrace reinforcing angles supporting caster plates carrying the platform. A removable cover of plastic material is preferably provided for enclosing the platform.
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