Portable, wheeled cooler apparatus
US4724681A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/38
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention relates to a portable, wheeled cooler apparatus having a (1) cooler chest assembly; (2) support wheel assembly on which the cooler chest assembly is mounted; and (3) a combination handle and lock assembly connected to the cooler chest assembly to act as a lock in an enclosed condition and as a handle in a transport condition. The cooler chest assembly includes a support container member with a removable enclosure lid member mounted thereon. The support wheel assembly is operable in an upright condition of the cooler chest assembly to restrict lateral movement thereof as having support wheel members out of contact with a support surface. The cooler chest assembly is pivotal rearwardly out of contact with the support surface for ease of movement on the wheel members. The combination handle and lock assembly is provided with first and second handle sections which are operable (1) in one condition to hold the enclosure lid member against the support container member; and (2) in an extended, aligned condition to form a rigid handle assembly for movement of the entire cooler chest assembly. The combination handle and lock assembly is provided with detent lock members to re…
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