Method and apparatus for a locking caster
US9603764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2900/531
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lockable swivelable caster provides for an interaction between a centering element and a locking element to pivotally urge the locking element into a locking notch of the centering element such that the locking element is captured by the locking notch to prevent swiveling of the caster wheel.
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