초록 ▼

In an apparatus forming a combined hand truck and machine stand, a first frame support is pivotally coupled to a second frame support for movement between a first position forming a hand truck and a second position forming a machine stand. A machine support is pivotally coupled to the first frame su

In an apparatus forming a combined hand truck and machine stand, a first frame support is pivotally coupled to a second frame support for movement between a first position forming a hand truck and a second position forming a machine stand. A machine support is pivotally coupled to the first frame support and is movable relative thereto between a first position forming the hand truck and a second position forming the machine stand. A base plate is pivotally coupled to a lower portion of the first frame support, and is movable between a first position pivoted outwardly relative to the first frame support and locked in place to prevent the apparatus from toppling when in the form of a hand truck, and a second position pivoted inwardly relative to the first frame support when the apparatus is in the form of a machine stand. The second frame support includes a pair of legs and a cross-piece support extending between and coupled for rotation to each leg. A plate defining a flat surface for engaging the machine support is fixed to the cross-piece support, and a handle is coupled to, and extends outwardly from the plate. When the apparatus is in the form of a hand truck, the plate engages the machine support to thereby prevent rotation of the cross-piece support and allow the handle to be used to move the hand truck. When the apparatus is configured as a machine stand, the cross-piece support forms a buttress for contacting and supporting the machine support.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus forming a combined hand truck and machine stand, comprising:a frame including a first frame support and a second frame support coupled to the first frame support and moveable relative thereto between a first position forming a hand truck and a second position

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus forming a combined hand truck and machine stand, comprising:a frame including a first frame support and a second frame support coupled to the first frame support and moveable relative thereto between a first position forming a hand truck and a second position forming a machine stand;a machine support coupled to at least one of the first and second frame supports and moveable relative thereto between a first position forming the hand truck and a second position forming the machine stand;at least one wheel coupled to one of the first and second frame supports for transporting the apparatus with each of the frame and machine supports in the first position forming the hand truck; andmeans for preventing the apparatus from toppling with each of the first and second frame supports and machine support in the first position forming the hand truck mounted on the other of the first and the second frame supports.