Multifunctional castor
US9038786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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