Foot operable cart wheel lock
US5170529A · kind A · utility
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9References
14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2200/43
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel lock mechanism for use in carts and the like for releasably locking an opposed pair of swivel caster wheels of such carts. The present invention includes a lever arm extending outwardly from the cart operable by the foot of an operator for moving a locking mechanism between a wheel locking position and a free wheeling position.
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