Device for moving a load

• US 20170355389A1
• Filed: 06/12/2017
• Published: 12/14/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lea A. Strickland
• Original Assignee: 2S INNOVATIONS, INC.
• Inventors: Stewart, George, Hagler, Ty
• Granted Patent: US 10,023,214 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/0212 2 pairs having wheels within a pair on the same position in longitudinal direction, e.g. on the same axis
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/0237 having at least one swivelling wheel, e.g. castors
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/0262 having loading wheels situated in the front during loading
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/04 Parts, details or accessories, e.g. head-, foot-, or like rests specially adapted for stretchers
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/042 Suspension means
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/044 Straps, bands or belts
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/048 Handles
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/0562 independently foldable, i.e. at least part of the leg folding movement is not simultaneous
• CPC Class Codes: B60P 1/6427 the load-transporting element being shifted horizontally in a fore and aft direction, combined or not with a vertical displacement
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 3/022 folding down the body to the wheel carriage or by retracting projecting parts collapsible containers B65D, e.g. B65D7/24, B65D9/12, B65D11/18
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 3/04 involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carried; Loading or unloading equipment
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/00 Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts B62B3/1404 , B62B9/00 take precedence; wheels, axles, or axle bearings for vehicles B60B; castors for vehicles, castors in general B60B33/00
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/0003 Adaptations for loading in or on a vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/067 Stowable or retractable handle bars
• CPC Class Codes: B65G 67/04 Loading land vehicles loading or unloading boats to or from land vehicles B60P3/10

Abstract

A device for moving a load is provided. The device includes a platform defining a surface and an edge extending downward therefrom. The device further includes two pairs of opposing legs each defining a top portion pivotally engaged with the platform interior of the edge, wherein each pair of legs has an extended position where each leg extends away from the edge. Each pair of legs further includes a collapsed position where the top portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and interior to the edge, a middle portion of each leg extends through a corresponding slot defined by the edge, and a bottom portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and exterior to the edge.

Claims

1. A device for moving a load comprising:

a platform defining a surface and an edge extending downward therefrom; and

a pair of opposing front legs and a pair of opposing back legs, each leg defining a top portion pivotally engaged with the platform interior of the edge,

wherein each pair of legs has an extended position where each leg extends away from the edge, and

wherein each pair of legs has a collapsed position where;

the top portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and interior to the edge;

a middle portion of each leg extends through a corresponding slot defined by the edge; and

a bottom portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and exterior to the edge.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising:

a lever corresponding to each leg, the lever defining;

a long end pivotally engaged to the top portion of the leg; and

a short end pivotally engaged to a support corresponding to each of the legs; and

the supports pivotally engaged to the platform interior of the edge.

3. The device of claim 2, further comprising a lock corresponding to each pair of legs, the locks defining:

two lock housings slidingly coupled with each of two of the supports; and

a lock bar extending between the two lock housings,

wherein each of the two lock housings are configured to receive the short end of the lever when the pair of legs is in the extended position for locking the lever into a locked position.

4. The device of claim 1, further comprising a bridge extending between the bottom portions of each of the pair of legs.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the edge further defines a pair of grooves for accepting the bridge when the pair of legs is in the collapsed position.

6. The device of claim 1, further comprising a wheel engaged to a bottom portion of each of the legs for translating the device when the pair of legs is in the collapsed or the extended position.

7. The device of claim 6, wherein each wheel is engaged with a shock for translating the device over uneven surfaces.

8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a handle engaged with the platform for maneuvering the device.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the handle includes an electrical port for providing electricity or transferring data.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the handle further includes a surge protector engaged with the electrical port.

11. The device of claim 1, further comprising a removable panel engaged with the surface of the platform.

12. The device of claim 11, further comprising a storage cavity defining an open side coverable by the removable panel.

13. The device of claim 1, further comprising at least two straps for securing the load to the device.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the edge and/or the surface defines at least two pairs of opposing slits through which the straps may translate.

15. The device of claim 1, further comprising a pair of wheels engaged with the platform for translating the platform over a ground.

16. A method for moving a load from a first location, comprising:

providing a device having a platform defining a surface and an edge extending downward therefrom, wherein the device includes a pair of opposing front legs and a pair of opposing back legs, each leg defining a top portion pivotally engaged with the platform interior of the edge, wherein each pair of legs has an extended position where each leg extends away from the edge, and wherein each pair of legs has a collapsed position where;

the top portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and interior to the edge, a middle portion of each leg extends through a corresponding slot defined by the edge, and a bottom portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and exterior to the edge;

translating the device from the first position and engaging a lock bar of the device for unlocking the front legs;

further translating the device and pivoting the front legs toward the collapsed position.

17. A device for moving a load comprising:

a platform defining a surface and an edge extending downward therefrom; and

a pair of opposing front legs and a pair of opposing back legs, each leg defining a top portion pivotally engaged with the platform interior of the edge,

wherein each pair of legs has an extended position where each leg extends away from the edge, and

wherein each pair of legs has a collapsed position where;

the top portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and interior to the edge;

a middle portion of each leg extends through a corresponding slot defined by the edge; and

a bottom portion of each leg extends substantially parallel and exterior to the edge;

a lock bar positioned between the pair of front legs for unlocking the front legs when in the extended position and permitting pivoting of the front legs.

18. The device of claim 17, further comprising two lock housings slidingly coupled with the lock bar and supports engaged with the pair of front legs.

19. The device of claim 17, wherein each of the two lock housings are configured to receive a short end of a lever when the pair of front legs are in the extended position for locking the lever into a locked position.