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Multifunctional castor

US9038786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2013
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60B2200/242
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multifunctional castor with steering, directional and brake functions and is provided with a mounting seat, a rotary seat, an engaging member, a wheel, a brake swing member, a longitudinal rod assembly, an engaging assembly, a transverse rod, a brake pedal and a brake-release pedal. Pressing down or pushing up the brake pedal can activate the steering, direction and brake functions of the castor, and then the steering, direction and brake functions of the castor can be deactivated by controlling the brake-release pedal.

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