Jobsite cart for transporting tools

• US 20090096181A1
• Filed: 10/12/2007
• Published: 04/16/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation (Robert Bosch GmbH), Robert Bosch GmbH
• Original Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation (Robert Bosch GmbH), Robert Bosch GmbH
• Inventors: Smith, Amy Judith Blackwood, Cole, Steven Wynne JR.
• Application Number:
  US11/974,303
• Publication Number:
  US 20090096181A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 280/47.35
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 1/14 involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carried; Loading or unloading equipment
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 2202/67 Service trolleys, e.g. in aircraft
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 2205/33 stowed in a vertical position

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention comprise a jobsite cart for transporting tools and other materials that comprise a metal frame having at least two spaced apart side members that are interconnected by an upper bridge member and at least one lower bridge member, a pair of spaced apart rotatable wheels operatively connected to the frame configured to enable the cart to be rolled along a ground surface, a handle at the top of the frame, a container operatively connected to and located on a first side of the frame and having an open top and a chamber for receiving tools and other materials therein, a cooler located in at least a portion of the chamber, a radio operatively connected to the frame, and a foldable table operatively connected to the frame and located on a second side of the frame which is opposite the first side thereof.

Claims

1. A jobsite cart for transporting tools and other materials, comprising:

a metal frame having at least two spaced apart side members that are interconnected by an upper bridge member and at least one lower bridge member;

a pair of spaced apart rotatable wheels operatively connected to said frame configured to enable said cart to be rolled along a ground surface;

a handle at the top of said frame;

a container operatively connected to and located on a first side of said frame and having an open top and a chamber for receiving tools and other materials therein;

a radio operatively connected to said frame; and

a foldable table operatively connected to said frame and located on a second side of said frame which is opposite said first side thereof.

2. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 1 wherein said two spaced apart side members and said upper bridge member are a single integrally formed tubular steel structure, said upper bridge member defining said handle.

3. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 2 further comprising at least one reinforcing cross member attached to said side members intermediate said upper and lower bridge members.

4. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 1 wherein said frame further comprises a platform and at least one downward extension attached thereto that is configured to support said cart so that said platform is generally horizontally oriented and said side members are generally vertically oriented when said cart is resting on said wheels and said at least one extension.

5. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 4 wherein said container is located on and is supported by said platform.

6. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 1 further comprising a skirt carried by said container, said skirt having a plurality of open topped compartments extending around at least a substantial portion of the periphery of said skirt.

7. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 6 wherein said container is in the shape of a generally cylindrical bucket, said skirt extending around substantially the entire circumference of said bucket and having at least one row of compartments configured to receive and retain tools in said compartments.

8. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 1 wherein said radio has a relatively thin configuration and is secured to said frame between said side members.

9. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 7 further comprising a cooler located in at least a portion of said chamber, wherein said cooler has an outer generally semi-cylindrical shaped housing with an interior compartment and a top cover portion that provides access to said compartment, said housing being fabricated of an insulating material.

10. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 1 further comprising at least one GFCI outlet and an extension cord.

11. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 1 wherein said table has a generally flat top portion having a first end that is pivotally connected to said frame and a leg portion pivotally connected to a second end, said table being foldable from a closed position wherein said top and leg portions are generally parallel to said frame side members to an open position wherein said top portion is generally horizontal and said leg portion is generally perpendicular to said top portion.

12. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 11 wherein said table is designed and configured to withstand considerable weight and function as a seat for a user.

13. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 11 wherein said first end extends between and is connected to said side members.

14. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 10 wherein said radio has a housing with a generally narrow thickness and is attached to said frame between said handle and said collapsible table.

15. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 14 wherein said at least one GFCI outlet is provided in said radio housing.

16. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 1 wherein said radio is removably attached to said frame.

17. A jobsite cart for transporting tools and other materials, comprising:

a metal frame having at least two spaced apart side members that merge to define a continuous handle at the upper end and a front platform at the lower end thereof;

a pair of spaced apart rotatable wheels operatively connected to said frame configured to enable said cart to be rolled along a ground surface;

a container generally in the shape and size of a 5 gallon bucket supported by said platform for receiving tools and other materials therein;

a radio operatively connected to said frame; and

a foldable structure operatively connected to said frame and located on a rear side of said frame, structure being designed and configured to function as a seat or a table when in an open position and be foldable to be generally parallel to said side members when in a closed position.

18. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 17 wherein said side members and continuous handle are formed from tubular steel.

19. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 17 wherein said platform is configured to contact a ground surface and together with said wheels, hold said cart in a generally vertical position.

20. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 17 further comprising a skirt carried by said container, said skirt having a plurality of open topped compartments extending around at least a substantial portion of the periphery of said skirt for use in storing tools and other materials.

21. A jobsite cart as defined in claim 17 further comprising a cooler located in at least a portion of said chamber.