Patent classifications
B62B2205/30
Method for producing a press-hardened laser welded steel part and press-hardened laser welded steel part
A method for producing a part includes providing a first and a second precoated sheet (1,2), butt welding the first and second precoated sheets (1) to obtain a blank (15), and heating the blank (15) to a heat treatment temperature at least 10? C. lower than the full austenitization temperature of the weld joint (22) and at least 15? C. higher than a minimum temperature T.sub.min:
PORTABLE TOTE CART
This invention is for an improved combination chaise lounge and tote cart and especially to an chaise lounge and tote cart which can be folded to a storage position and can be quickly converted between a tote cart and a chaise lounge.
Child Stroller Apparatus Having an Expandable Frame
A child stroller apparatus includes a first frame portion provided with a first wheel assembly, a second frame portion provided with a second wheel assembly, the second frame portion being assembled with the first frame portion for sliding movement along a lengthwise axis extending from a front to a rear of the child stroller apparatus, and an expandable storage basket spanning across the first and second frame portions. The storage basket includes a first and a second basket frame portion respectively attached to the first and second frame portion, the first and second basket frame portions being movable away or toward each other for expanding or contracting the storage basket as the second frame portion slides relative to the first frame portion for increasing or reducing a distance between the first and second wheel assemblies.
Transportation Brackets
A transport bracket disclosed herein includes a support structure and at least one vertical beam which extend sin a substantially vertical direction upward from a side of the support structure. Where the bracket is configured for the transport of a door or similar objects, two beams are present with one opposite the other. A mounting plate extending horizontally from each beam. Each mounting plate defines an opening for receipt of a vertical adjustment shaft which extending through the opening and is threadingly engaged thereto. The vertical adjustment shaft has a top located vertically above the mounting plate, and a bottom located vertically below the mounting plate. A handle is operatively engaged to the top and a wheel assembly is engaged to the bottom. Rotation of the handle changes the proximity of the wheel assembly to the mounting plate. The wheel assembly has an axle extending from the vertical adjustment shaft, and at least one wheel rotatably engaged about the axle.
PALLET JACK ASSEMBLY
A pallet jack includes forks which can be removably attached to the base for positioning in a horizontal use position or a vertical storage position. The base includes forwardly open sockets for receiving the forks in the use position and upwardly open sockets for receiving the forks in the storage position. A lock mechanism locks the wheels in the use position. In an alternative embodiment, the base is eliminated, with each fork having an actuator for raising and lowering the fork wheels.
Convertible cart device
A convertible cart device facilitates transport of a temporary structure and other items needed for use at a stock show, convention or the like. The device includes a pair of wheels coupled to a frame proximate a bottom end of the frame. A handle is removably couplable to a top end of the frame. A noseplate is removably couplable to the frame to define a hand truck. Each of a pair of side panels is removably couplable to the frame with first ends of the side panels being aligned with the top end and second ends of the side panels being outwardly spaced from the bottom end of the frame. The handle is removably couplable to the second ends of the side panels to define a hand cart.
System for transporting and transferring a movable rack assembly and transfer cart assembly therefor
A system is provided for transporting a movable rack assembly and transferring the movable rack assembly between a transfer cart assembly and a station. The system includes a rack support assembly, a rack locking assembly, a docking enabling assembly, and an anti-return mechanism. The rack support assembly is configured to securely and movably support the movable rack assembly thereon. The rack locking assembly is configured to lock the movable rack assembly to the rack support assembly. The docking enabling assembly is configured to enable temporary docking of the transfer cart assembly with the station for the transfer of the movable rack assembly to the station or the receipt of the movable rack assembly from the station. The anti-return mechanism is configured to actively inhibit removal of the movable rack assembly from the station when the transfer cart assembly is not secured to the station by a cart locking assembly.
Handle assembly for a folding perambulator and a folding perambulator incorporating the same
A folding perambulator has a wheeled foldable frame 1 with front frame members 10 which may be folded toward rear frame members 5 when a seating member 2 is removed from the frame 1. A handle 7 is also arranged to be foldable downwardly toward the rear wheels 3. A locking mechanism 6 is provided to permit the frame and handle to be folded. The handle includes a rotatable member 25 which, in one direction of rotation, is arranged to adjust the length of the handle by permitting telescoping of tubular members 26, 27, and in an opposite direction of rotation to cause the locking mechanism, which includes a dog clutch 80, to be disengaged to permit the frame and handle to be folded to a closed position.
CONVERTIBLE CARGO CASE
A convertible cargo case for a wagon is provided. The cargo case has a housing having a first side wall, a second side wall opposing the first side wall, a third side wall joining the first side wall and the second side wall, a fourth side wall opposing the third side wall and joining the first side wall and the second side wall, and a bottom wall joining a bottom end of the first side wall, second side wall, third side wall and fourth side wall to define a cavity. A connector extends from the cavity. The connector has a receiver for removably securing the housing to the wagon, wherein the housing is convertible between three configurations: an open cargo configuration, a closed cargo configuration, and a wagon storage configuration.
Portable shopping cart
A folding shopping cart includes a body frame with a frame connecting base secured at the first end of the body frame. The shopping cart also includes a lower first frame member and an upper second frame member telescopically engaged to define a vertical frame member, wherein a bottom of the lower first frame member is hinged on the frame connecting base. A handlebar is connected with the upper second frame member and front wheels are secured to a second end of the body frame opposite the first end of the body frame. First and second folding rear wheels are respectively secured on opposite sides of the frame connecting base. A button is mechanically linked to a telescopic locking device controlling relative movement between the lower first frame member and the upper second frame member. At least one basket is detachably secured thereto.