A tire chock having an at least partially threaded rod; a first trunnion having an aperture therethrough that receives the rod; first and second locking members, one locking member being rotatably fixed relative to the rod, the other locking member being rotatably fixed relative to the first trunnion. A tire chock may alternatively have an at least partially threaded rod; an upper trunnion rotatably attached to the rod; a lower trunnion threadedly attached to the rod, the lower trunnion translating axially relative to the rod upon rotation of the rod relative to the lower trunnion; a pair of linkage arms, the pair of linkage arms forming an X-shape, each linkage arm being connected to the lower trunnion by a drive arm and being connected to the upper trunnion by a support arm, wherein, as the rod is rotated relative to the lower trunnion, the linkage arms expand or contract.

A foldable utility cart is lightweight and easily conveyed up and down a wind turbine for transporting parts and tools used for repair and maintenance of a wind turbine. A set of wheels allow the cart to be easily rolled along the nacelle and an attachment bar secures the cart to a guidance rail.

A trash can assembly is provided. The trash can assembly provides a trash can facilitating the removal of trash through a bottom end, rather than an upper end of the trash can. The trash can assembly includes a tapering trash receptacle mountable onto a base and a securing mechanism enabling the trash receptacle to be twistably secured thereon via a plurality of notches disposed on the trash receptacle and a plurality of sockets disposed on the base. The base includes legs for immobilizing the trash receptacle when emptying and wheels for moving the trash can as desired. The base includes a watertight interior compartment sized to receive a box for storing trash bags. The trash can assembly further includes a trash bag having the same size and shape of the trash receptacle and including a length greater than the length of the trash receptacle.

A trash can assembly is provided. The trash can assembly provides a trash can facilitating the removal of trash through a bottom end, rather than an upper end of the trash can. The trash can assembly includes a tapering trash receptacle mountable onto a base and a securing mechanism enabling the trash receptacle to be twistably secured thereon via a plurality of notches disposed on the trash receptacle and a plurality of sockets disposed on the base. The base includes legs for immobilizing the trash receptacle when emptying and wheels for moving the trash can as desired. The base includes a watertight interior compartment sized to receive a box for storing trash bags. The trash can assembly further includes a trash bag having the same size and shape of the trash receptacle and including a length greater than the length of the trash receptacle.

A brake and freewheel arrangement for a manually maneuverable park and garden equipment, which equipment includes a maneuvering handle assembly, a base frame, and a pair of wheels, each wheel mounted to an axle, where the brake and freewheel arrangement includes at least one brake pivot axle arranged pivotable in one or more housings. The housings being releasable fastened to the base frame. The brake and freewheel arrangement further including a lever being in one end connected to a maneuvering cable, the lever at an opposite end being connected to a spring element. The brake and freewheel arrangement includes a first locking pawl and a second locking pawl, wherein the first and second locking pawl being connected to the brake pivot axle as a unit.

In general, the present invention provides a platform truck. More specifically, the present invention provides a platform truck comprised of a base member, a handle, a pair of swivel caster wheels depending from the bottom surface back end of the base member, a pair of swivel-lock caster wheels depending from the bottom surface front end of the base member, and a user-activated actuator assembly carried on the bottom surface of the base allowing the front swivel-lock casters to be switched between a unidirectional position and swivelable position to more easily negotiate tight turns and doorways is disclosed. Also included is a handle that is stowable within the base portion of the platform truck so that the platform truck may include one or two handles, whereby a handle may be included on one or both ends of the platform truck.

A brake operating arrangement (18) comprises a cam member (22) operable on a brake mechanism (36) for braking a wheel (34). The brake mechanism (36) is movable between a braking condition and a non-braking condition. The cam member (22) is rotatable to move the brake mechanism (36) to the braking condition. The brake operating arrangement (18) further includes a drive member (44) movable in drive and return directions; and a ratchet mechanism (46) to rotate the cam member (22) when the drive member (44) is moved in the drive direction. The ratchet mechanism (46) is connected to the drive member (44) and the cam member (22).

In general, the present invention provides a platform truck. More specifically, the present invention provides a platform truck comprised of a base member, a handle, a pair of swivel caster wheels depending from the bottom surface back end of the base member, a pair of swivel-lock caster wheels depending from the bottom surface front end of the base member, and a user-activated actuator assembly carried on the bottom surface of the base allowing the front swivel-lock casters to be switched between a unidirectional position and swivelable position to more easily negotiate tight turns and doorways is disclosed. Also included is a handle that is stowable within the base portion of the platform truck so that the platform truck may include one or two handles, whereby a handle may be included on one or both ends of the platform truck.

A cart for transporting objects includes a base with a wheel coupled thereto, a wall extending from the base, a braking system that selectively engages the wheel to thereby slow or prevent movement of the cart, the braking system includes a pair of pivot members coupled to the base that are each pivotable about separate pivot axes, a handle coupled to the wall and movable into and between a first handle position in which the braking system engages the wheel and a second handle position, an actuator member extending between the handle and the pivot members, and moving the handle to the second handle position causes the pivot members to pivot and the braking system to release the wheel.

A kitchen caddy having an omnidirectional wheel system is provided. The omnidirectional wheel system enables unrestricted rotation and movement along a supporting surface. The kitchen caddy also provides a movement stabilizer operatively associated with the underside to, if desired, reduce mobility.