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Steerable wheelbarrow

US8550490B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 2012
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
Priority date—
Expiry dateApr 25, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is also coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle, having at least one wheel, is coupled to the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. An axle assembly is described, which may be attached to a regular wheelbarrow. The axle assembly includes a mount and a pivot. The pivot has a first and a second end. The first end is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle is rotatably coupled to the pivot at a location between the first and the second end of the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the second end of the pivot and to the mount.

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