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Forced extension caster assembly

US7540509B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2008
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60B33/0089
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A caster assembly with a horizontally orientated arm is attached to a base plate of a rack during a travel state and a stored state. A leveling foot with a flat portion and a non-flat portion is inserted through a slot on the arm and a hole on the base plate such that during the travel state, the horizontal orientated arm is in a fully extended position, and during the stored state, the horizontal orientated arm is in a non-extended position.

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