Patent · US Expired

Transportation dolly

US5580073A · kind A · utility

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3References
9Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1995
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 27, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2203/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transportation dolly for use with heavy objects which allows a single individual to grip and lift heavy objects positioned on the ground or other supporting surface, transport them to a new location, and then reposition them on the ground or other supporting surface at the desired new location, with reduced risk of injury, and to allow careful placing of the object in a particular location. The transportation dolly comprises a frame having ground wheel means for supporting the frame and handle means for manually propelling the frame, clamp means, a winch, and a winch support structure.

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