Caster assembly with multi-position support pieces
US6550100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B33/0063
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a caster assembly for supporting an object. The caster assembly includes a caster, a caster axle and a pair of support pieces, at least one of the support pieces being rotatably mounted on the caster axle. The support pair of support pieces each include at least two perpendicular support surfaces thereby providing for a plurality of support configurations for supporting objects having various shapes.
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