Kit for providing wheeled apparatus having multiple wheelbase use configurations
US8714580B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2301/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kit for modifying a wheeled apparatus comprises a set of caster unit mounts, a set of caster units, a subframe mounting structure, and a subframe. Each caster unit mount has a caster unit mounting structure and a main frame engaging structure attached to the caster unit mounting structure. The main frame engaging structure is attachable to a main frame and/or a load support structure of the wheeled apparatus. Each caster unit has a mounting portion configured for being secured to the caster unit mounting structure of a respective caster unit mount such that a first-size wheel thereof can rotate about of a rotational axis thereof and pivot about a pivot axis thereof. The subframe mounting structure, which is attachable to the main frame, has a first end portion pivotably attached to the subframe mounting structure and a second end portion having a second size wheel mounting structure integral therewith.
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