Cart for loading heavy equipment into a vehicle
US9731740B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B5/0003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments include a foldable cart and methods of folding a cart for loading into a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, the leading legs are foldable from a use position to a collapsed position. To facilitate folding of the leading legs, the cart includes a leading leg folding system having: i) a release mechanism, ii) one or more leading leg supports to transfer motion from the release mechanism to the leading legs, and iii) an actuation system including an actuator wheel to initiate release of the release mechanism. The actuation system provides automatic release and folding of the leading legs during loading into the vehicle.
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