Abstract:
The device of this invention includes a frame assembly, a support bracket with an opening connected to the frame assembly, a first spring pivotably connected to the frame assembly, and a control mechanism. The control mechanism can be positioned into a first condition where an end of the spring is engaged to the opening in the support bracket and a second condition where the end of the spring is disengaged from the opening.
Abstract:
There is provided a transportation device with outer and inner frames coupled to a receptacle so as to allow the receptacle to move vertically in response to loading and unloading of the device.
Abstract:
An unpowered, self-elevating and self-lowering home appliance assembly cart for supporting and transporting a plurality of home appliance assembly components, such as oven doors, including a base, and a self-leveling and self-lowering door suspension and supporting system having a mast, a rail system moveably coupled to the mast, a plurality of arms extending from the rail system, each pair of arms for supporting a home appliance assembly component, and a self-leveling and self-lowering device that automatically self-levels and self-lowers the pair of arms within a predetermined acceptable ergonomic work zone with respect to a vertical height along the mast based on an unloaded state, a partially loaded state, and a loaded state of the plurality of arms and without power assistance, the predetermined acceptable ergonomic work zone being for loading and unloading the home appliance assembly component from the pair of arms.
Abstract:
A dolly or pallet equipped with an elastically suspended load-bearing surface so as to responsively move downwards as materials are loaded and move upwards as loads are removed thereby reducing variation in the height of the top of the stack. The elastic suspension elements are connected to suspension support structures configured to fold into a compact folded position to facilitate storage and return transport and to unfold into a fully erected position at the time of use.
Abstract:
This Food Service Bus Cart is designed to maneuver around tight space found in most full service and buffet style restaurant. Since space are premium in most restaurant, operators usually try to fit as much seating as possible and turn over these seating as quick as possible to be profitable. Most dine-in customers do not like to see dirty dishes nor do they like to hear the sound of dishes being bussed. This equipment saves a lot of running around and time to turn over a table for next seating. People that dines out wants a clean, quiet and service-oriented environment. The bus cart can handle 3 full dish tray, 4 half size glass tray as well as having the function to hold the necessary equipments needed to turn around a seating area in the least amount of time. The trays are designed to stack on top of one another, using coil springs/gravity to handle the collection of numerous dishware and glassware. The other benefit is avoiding the breaking of dishes to disrupt the guest dinning experience and the loss of revenues by the food service operator.
Abstract:
A Mobile Pet Food Storage Container is disclosed. The container has a movable platform for placing bagged or loose pet food thereon. The height of the platform raises or lowers, depending upon the quantity of food remaining on the platform. The container further has wheels and a retractable handle such that it can be conveniently transported. Still further, the container has at least one tray extendable from the front of the container that is further capable of being foldably stowed. Finally, the container has a pocket extending from a side wall of the container.
Abstract:
An ergonomic inventory merchandizing device that includes a frame assembly having a first and second segment, a guide rod having a first and second end connected to the first and second segments respectively. A platform assembly having a deck and a support guide wherein the deck is construed to hold items thereon and is connected to the support guide. A linear bearing is located inside the support guide and receives the guide rod. A first end of a spring is connected to the first segment and a second end of the spring is connected to the platform assembly. The spring facilitates movement of the platform assembly along the guide rod during the loading and unloading of items on to the deck. The device may include gas filled shocks or another type of damping means for use in damping (slowing) the spring force as it is applied to the platform assembly. The device may also include wheels to allow easy transport of the device. The device may also include additional options such as a second deck or a second platform assembly.
Abstract:
An improved shopping cart with a floating basket is disclosed. The basket is moveable in response to downward and/or lateral forces applied against the basket. The ability of the basket to move in response to such forces reduces the tendency for the shopping cart to tip over. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the shopping cart basket moves downward as the basket is loaded. In another embodiment, the shopping cart basket pivots upon application of a lateral force to the basket. A further embodiment combines both the vertical movement and pivoting movement of the basket.