B62B5/0433

Wheelbarrow braking assembly
11608100 · 2023-03-21 ·

A wheelbarrow braking assembly for slowing or stopping a wheelbarrow includes a brake rotor that is attachable to a wheel of a wheelbarrow. A caliper is mountable to the wheelbarrow such that the caliper is aligned with the brake rotor for slowing or stopping the wheelbarrow. A brake handle is provided that is mountable adjacent to an end of a respective rail of the wheelbarrow. In this way the brake handle is accessible to the user when the user is maneuvering the wheelbarrow. The brake handle is in mechanical communication with the caliper and the caliper is engaged when the brake handle is squeezed.

Movable stand assembly and method of use

A stand assembly and method of converting a stand assembly from a moveable configuration to a stationary configuration is provided. The stand assembly includes a plurality of wheel assemblies slidably engaged with a plurality of respective trivets, each wheel assembly being moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, thereby moving each trivet between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, respectively. When in their respective deployed configurations, a distal end of each trivet is engaged with the floor, thereby causing the stand assembly to be in the stationary configuration. When in their respective stowed configurations, the distal end of each trivet is positioned between two wheels of the wheel assembly such that the wheel assembly prevents the trivet from engaging with objects on the floor, thereby minimizing adjustments required to obtain desired ground clearance.

HAND TRUCK BRAKE STABILIZER

Implementations of hand truck stabilizer are provided. Implementations of a hand truck brake stabilizer according to present disclosure may be mounted to a hand truck to provide a braking function that may help eliminate unintentional movement of the hand truck.

WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM
20170361859 · 2017-12-21 ·

A wheel locking mechanism, suitable for locking a wheel of a pushchair, the mechanism comprising: a rotatable member, adapted to be mounted on the hub of a wheel, whereby the rotatable member is co-rotatable with, and by rotation of, the wheel, said rotatable member comprising a locking surface, and a non-rotatable member, comprising a locking pin adapted to selectively cooperate with the locking surface of the rotatable member, whereby the relative positions of the rotatable and non-rotatable members are lockable. Also disclosed is a pushchair comprising a chassis having a rear axle, at each end of which a wheel is mountable, wherein each end of the rear axle is provided with such a wheel locking mechanism.

WHEELED CART FOR TRANSPORTING STORE ITEMS
20170314327 · 2017-11-02 ·

A cart for transporting items comprises a base portion, comprising: a frame; at least one shelf coupled to the frame; and a set of wheels at the bottom of the frame permitting a movement of the cart; and a collapsible ladder directly attached to the frame.

UTILITY TRAILER WITH MULTIPLE MODES OF CONVEYANCE AND OPERATION
20170217356 · 2017-08-03 ·

A trailer device is provided with pressure washing features and devices. The trailer device is convertible between at least a first and mode of transport, wherein a first mode comprises a towing mode, and a second mode comprises a push or manual operation mode. The device also comprises various on-board features and control systems such that a fully-functional pressure washing unit is provided that is easily transporting between locations.

Wheel assembly
11207917 · 2021-12-28 · ·

A wheel assembly includes: a wheel set unit including a wheel bracket and a wheel; and a brake unit including a brake element disposed between the wheel bracket and the wheel, a threaded member sleeved movably on the brake element, and a screw extending threadably through the threaded member, extending through the brake element so as to prevent movement of the threaded member on the brake element, and pushable downwardly such that the brake unit moves downwardly to press resiliently against the wheel, so as to arrest rotation of the wheel. Only a single tool is needed to be accessed to a lower end of the screw so as to adjust a distance between the brake unit and the wheel.

MOBILE CART AND DOCKING STATION FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE

A mobile cart for a medical device is disclosed. The cart is designed to transport a medical device such as a dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis (PD) machine). The medical device can be connected to a power supply included in the cart, where the power supply includes one or more energy storage devices (e.g., batteries), a charging circuit, and (optionally) an inverter. The cart can also include a number of features such as automatic brakes, UV light sterilization, sensors such as object detection safety features, environmental sensors, and the like. The cart can include electronic components that enables certain functionality such as hosting a wireless local area network or communicating wirelessly with the medical device. A docking station is also disclosed that enables wireless charging of the power supply such that neither the medical device nor the cart needs to be plugged into an external power supply.

PUSH-PULL WAGON
20220194451 · 2022-06-23 ·

A wagon having a wagon frame, a push bar and a handle is provided. The wagon frame has a first end assembly and an opposing second end assembly. First and second rear wheels are rotatably connected to the wagon frame adjacent the second end assembly, and first and second front wheels are rotatably and pivotally connected to the wagon frame adjacent the first end assembly. The handle is pivotally connected to the first end assembly, and the push bar is pivotally connected to the second end assembly. The push bar is lockably positionable in a plurality of use positions and a storage position with a ratchet mechanism.

Movable base for shade structure
11365557 · 2022-06-21 ·

A movable base for a shade structure, such as an umbrella, operable between a movable position and a fixed position. The movable base including a foot pedal to transition between the movable and fixed positions. In one example, the foot pedal operates a locking assembly, such as a plate or linkage assembly that engages with the ground in the fixed position and is raised from the ground in the movable positions.