Patent · US Expired

Hand truck apparatus

US5468010A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1994
Grant dateNov 21, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 1, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2203/74
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand truck apparatus includes a frame assembly, and a wheel assembly is carried by the frame assembly at the first end of the frame assembly. A platform assembly is connected to the first end of the frame assembly. A handle assembly is connected to the frame assembly at the second end of the frame assembly, and a plurality of roller assemblies are connected transversely between the lateral frame members. An extension assembly has a first end adapted to be connected to the second end of the frame assembly. The extension assembly includes a pair of lateral extension frame members spaced apart from each other by and connected to a pair of transverse extension frame members located at respective ends of the extension assembly. The extension assembly also includes a plurality of roller assemblies connected transversely between the lateral extension frame members. The platform assembly includes a first platform portion which extends forward of the frame assembly and includes a second platform portion which extends rearward of the frame assembly. The second platform portion includes receivers adapted for receiving a portion of the extension assembly for supporting the extension assembly…

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