Abstract:
An example cart inventory system and associated methods are described. The example cart inventory system includes a cart and a detection system. The cart includes a frame, and a shelf movably mounted to the frame and configured to be positioned between an extended position and a folded position. A top surface and a rear surface of the shelf include first and second identifiers, respectively. The detection system is configured to detect the first identifier when the shelf is in the extended position and detect the second identifier when the shelf is positioned in the folded position. In the extended position, the top surface is oriented upwards relative to horizontal and the rear surface is disposed against the frame. In the folded position, the rear surface is oriented upwards relative to horizontal.
Abstract:
A hand trolley includes a trolley main body and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle, a fastener, and an elastic member. The handle is displaced relative to the trolley main body between a folded position and an unfolded position. The fastener is pivotally connected to the handle. The elastic member is connected with the handle and the fastener to provide an elastic force for the fastener to be located at a predetermined fastening position. When the handle is displaced relative to the trolley main body toward the unfolded position, the fastener is pivoted to engage with an engaging portion of the trolley main body.
Abstract:
A foldable shelf may comprise a main body having two vertical connecting rods respectively located at middle portions of two sides of the main body at corresponding positions, and four vertical legs are respectively assembled at four corners of the main body to support at least two pairs of rotatable shelf boards therebetween. Each of the connecting rods has a connecting member coupled on an inner edge thereof, and each of the connecting members is pivotally connected to a V-shaped connecting rib. The foldable shelf further comprises two operating ribs at the top portion thereof. A user can pull the operating ribs upwardly to drive the pairs of the shelf boards to be folded together and drive the legs at two lateral sides of the main body to move toward each other, thus completing the folding process easily and quickly.
Abstract:
A collapsible cart having a frame that extends from a handle to an opposing wheel housing is provided. The wheel housing may provide a plurality of wheel, each wheel independently movable between a folded condition nested therein and an extended condition operably protruding from the wheel housing so that a user manipulating the handle steers the collapsible cart along a supporting surface. A plurality of collapsible brackets and crates may be provided along the frame so as to be movable between an operable configuration for transporting objects and a collapsed configuration for storage of the collapsible cart.
Abstract:
A transport trolley (CT) comprises: a pair of legs (J1) each having a lower end to which there is coupled a plate (PT1) on which at least one wheel (R1) is mounted so as to rotate in a transverse direction, first load supporting means (S1) coupled to the lower ends of the legs (J1), first coupling means (MC1) on which the lower ends of the legs (J1) are mounted so as to rotate in the transverse direction such that they can move from a folded-out position to a folded-away position, and on which the plates (PT1) are mounted so as to rotate such that wheels (R1) thereof can pivot and move from a folded-out position to a folded-away position approximately parallel to the folded-away legs (J1), and second coupling means (MC2) designed to force the legs (J1) and the wheels (R1) to be substantially simultaneously either in their folded-away position or in their folded-out position.
Abstract:
A bag holder is capable of holding a bag in an upright position with the use of expanding arms and a unique two stage hinge and clamp mechanism, which allows the expanding arm apparatus to enter and clamp a refuse bag quickly and efficiently. The operation utilizes a hook mechanism and a clamp, which allows the operator to use one hand to manipulate the expanding arm apparatus and the other hand to position the refuse bag. In addition, the bag holder functions as transport cart for refuse bags. Also, the unique cart structure, allows storing of two garden tools and multiple refuse bags. The bag holder is able to fold onto itself and be stored on a hook, by the unique handle. The bag expander and clamp mechanism is detachable which can be adapted to existing dolly's or hand truck.
Abstract:
A portable hand truck is disclosed having a collapsible frame, the frame being movable between collapsed, storage mode and an expanded, upright mode. The hand truck has wheels disposed at a lower end of the frame, a folding support platform hingedly or rotatably connected to a lower end of the frame, and having a battery, a drive controller, and at least one motor. The motor is mechanically connected to at least one wheel or to an axle of the hand truck, and the motor is electrically connected to the battery and the drive controller. The motor and battery are positioned on a lower part of the frame of the hand truck, proximate the wheels to provide a more compact area for collapsing the frame, as well as to provide a lower center of gravity for the hand truck, thereby making the hand truck more stable.
Abstract:
A luggage mountable hand truck, which provides a user with enhanced cargo transportation capabilities, is provided with a collapsible design. The collapsible design allows the profile of the luggage mountable hand truck to be drastically reduced when not in use. The apparatus utilizes a pair of telescoping legs which allows the overall height of the apparatus to be altered. The luggage mountable hand truck can be used in two distinct modes, either as a standalone hand truck, or attached to an luggage item which already has some sort of wheel mechanism. Attachment to the luggage item is achieved through several straps which are wrapped around the luggage item; vertical support is provided by a base plate which contacts the top of the luggage item while a base plate allows objects to be stacked onto the luggage mountable hand truck for easy transportation by the user.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a folding chassis of manually driven carrier vehicles, for example, hand trucks, carts, and strollers, capable of moving over uneven, soft or spongy surfaces and surmounting obstacles. The chassis includes a frame having a reference plane and an arm having a first axis and a second axis, said arm being attached rotatable around the first axis to said frame and configured for attaching rotatable, around the second axis, a wheel arrangement having a diameter at least equal to a half of a width of said frame. Said arm is configured to pivot between at least a first and a second positions of said wheel arrangement, wherein, in the first position, said wheel arrangement is generally perpendicular to said reference plane and wherein, in the second position, said wheel arrangement is adjacent and parallel to said reference plane.
Abstract:
Apparatus (10) comprises a base (12), a plurality of posts (14) attached to the base (12), and a platform (16) defining a surface (18) for supporting at least one mail tray. The platform (16) is coupled to the four posts (14) and is moveable therealong between a first position (20) and a second position (22) (shown in phantom lines) below the first position (20) when a first object (e.g. a full tray) is supported on the surface (18) of the platform (16). As other full trays are stacked on the apparatus (10), the platform (16) is displaced further from the first position (20) until eventually it reaches the base (12). When the full trays are unloaded from the apparatus (10), the platform (16) rises upwards, returning to the first position (20) when none remain on the surface (18). As the platform (16) rises, a space (32) between the platform (16) and the base (12) opens up and is a convenient place to store empty trays.