Wheel-immobilizing device
US7117700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5841
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a wheel-immobilizing device that does not require holes or indentations in the wheel in order for the device to be secured around the wheel or caster being immobilized. Additionally, a wheel-immobilizing device according to the invention is configured such that it may be placed on the ground in front of a cabinet, and the cabinet simply rolled into position with one of its casters between side walls of the device. The wheel-immobilizing device is then secured around the caster by passing a cross member or, in some embodiments, two cross members through the side walls on either side of the caster stem and then securing the cross member or members in position, thereby locking the wheel-immobilizing device to the caster of the cabinet and hampering rolling movement of the cabinet.
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