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Swivel and stop-limit feature on wheelbarrows for automatic load adjustment

US7934728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 2008
Grant dateMay 3, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2301/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheelbarrow having two wheels mounted on an axis which is allowed to swivel, thereby allowing the axle to tilt with the terrain while the tray and handles remain substantially level. The wheel assembly is coupled to stop-limits to prevent the excessive tilting of the wheels with respect to the tray and handles.

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