IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0006378
(2004-12-07)
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등록번호 |
US-7357398
(2008-04-15)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
17 인용 특허 :
15 |
초록
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A cart for transporting items used in welding operations includes a platform, wheels, a handle and a connector. The platform is dimensioned such that an associated container of welding consumables can rest on the platform. The wheels connect to the platform to facilitate movement of the cart. The ha
A cart for transporting items used in welding operations includes a platform, wheels, a handle and a connector. The platform is dimensioned such that an associated container of welding consumables can rest on the platform. The wheels connect to the platform to facilitate movement of the cart. The handle connects to and extends upwardly from the platform. The connector allows for selective connecting of the cart to an associated welding cart.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A cart for transporting an associated container of welding consumables used in welding operations, the cart comprising: a platform upon which the associated container of welding consumables can rest; a first wheel connected to the platform; a second wheel connected to t
The invention claimed is: 1. A cart for transporting an associated container of welding consumables used in welding operations, the cart comprising: a platform upon which the associated container of welding consumables can rest; a first wheel connected to the platform; a second wheel connected to the platform and spaced from the first wheel, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel facilitate movement of the cart; a handle connected to the platform adjacent a first end of the platform, the handle extending above the platform; a hitch disposed adjacent the first end of the platform and adapted to provide for selective connection of the cart to an associated welding cart; a wheel support connected to the platform, wherein the wheel support includes a connection surface that is substantially parallel with the platform; and a caster wheel attached to the wheel support. 2. The cart of claim 1, wherein the platform is polygonal. 3. The cart of claim 2, wherein the platform is rectangular. 4. The cart of claim 1, further comprising a third wheel, wherein the first wheel is positioned on a first side of the platform and the second wheel is positioned on a second side of the platform, the first side being opposite the second side. 5. The cart of claim 4, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are aligned with and rotate about a first axis spaced vertically above the platform. 6. The cart of claim 5, wherein the third wheel is spaced from the first axis and is positioned along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. 7. The cart of claim 6, wherein the second axis bisects the first axis. 8. The cart of claim 7, wherein the third wheel comprises a caster wheel. 9. The cart of claim 7, wherein the third wheel rotates about at least two axes that are perpendicular to one another. 10. The cart of claim 1, wherein the second wheel comprises a caster wheel. 11. The cart of claim 1, further comprising a first side wall extending upwardly from a first side of the platform and a second side wall extending upwardly from a second side of the platform, the first side being opposite the second side. 12. The cart of claim 11, further comprising a third side wall extending upwardly from the first side of the platform and a fourth side wall extending upwardly from the second side of the platform, wherein the third and fourth side wall both extend above the first and second side wall. 13. The cart of claim 12, wherein the platform includes an open edge adjacent the first side and the second side wall wherein the open edge has no wall extending upwardly therefrom. 14. The cart of claim 13, further comprising a fifth wall extending upwardly from the platform adjacent to and at a right angle with the third side wall, and a sixth wall extending upwardly from the platform adjacent to and at a right angle with the fourth side wall. 15. The cart of claim 14, wherein the fifth wall and the sixth wall are spaced from one another. 16. The cart of claim 14, wherein the fifth wall and the sixth wall reside in the same plane. 17. The cart of claim 14, further comprising a support interposed between the fifth wall and the sixth wall, wherein the support includes an arcuate surface that faces toward the platform. 18. The cart of claim 15, further comprising a retaining member attached to one of the fifth and sixth wall, the retaining member being long enough to surround a box or drum of welding consumables that rests on the platform and engage a hook located on one of the fifth and sixth wall, wherein the retaining member comprises a chain, a flexible cord, a band or some combination thereof. 19. The cart of claim 14, further comprising a seventh wall adjacent to and perpendicular with the fifth wall and an eighth wall adjacent to and perpendicular with the sixth wall. 20. The cart of claim 19, wherein the handle comprises a U-shaped member that attaches to the seventh wall and the eighth wall. 21. The cart of claim 1, wherein the hitch comprises a plate including a plurality of openings to receive fasteners to attach the cart to the associated welding cart. 22. The cart of claim 1, wherein the hitch comprises at least two plates, each plate including a plurality of openings to receive fasteners to attach the cart to the associated welding cart. 23. The cart of claim 22, wherein each plate is spaced toward an inner portion of the platform. 24. The cart of claim 1, wherein the hitch comprises a pair of plates that are spaced from and parallel to one another. 25. The cart of claim 24, wherein the plates each include an opening for receiving a fastener to attach the cart to the associated welding cart. 26. The cart of claim 1, further comprising a caster wheel connected to the platform and disposed adjacent the first end of the platform. 27. The cart of claim 1, further comprising walls extending upwardly from the platform and the handle being attached to at least one of the walls. 28. The cart of claim 1, further comprising a wheel support attached to the platform and the first wheel being attached to the wheel support. 29. The cart of claim 1, wherein the first and second wheels rotate about a first axis and the caster wheel is spaced from the first axis. 30. In combination, a welding cart and a welding consumables cart, the combination comprising: the welding cart comprising a frame, a welding cart wheel connected to the frame, a welding cart handle disposed at or adjacent a first end of the frame and a coupling station connected to the frame and spaced from the first end, wherein the coupling station includes cylindrical receptacles adapted to receive a clevis pin, the welding consumables cart comprising a platform upon which the associated container of welding consumables can rest, a first welding consumables cart wheel connected to the platform, a second welding consumables cart wheel connected to the platform and spaced from the first welding consumables cart wheel, wherein the first welding consumables cart wheel and the second welding consumables cart wheel facilitate movement of the welding consumables cart, a welding consumables cart handle connected to the platform adjacent a first end of the platform, the welding consumables cart handle extending above the platform, and a hitch disposed adjacent the first end of the platform and adapted to provide for selective connection of the cart to an associated welding cart. 31. The combination of claim 30, wherein one of the coupling station and the hitch defines a receptacle and the other of the coupling station and the hitch comprises a fastener selectively received by the receptacle. 32. The combination of claim 31, wherein the fastener comprises a clevis pin. 33. The combination of claim 30, wherein the welding consumables cart further comprises a side wall extending upwardly from the platform. 34. The combination of claim 33, further comprising a chain that attaches to the side wall and is adapted to retain an associated box or drum of welding consumables resting on the platform. 35. The combination of claim 30, wherein the welding cart further comprises a selectively movable stand adjacent the coupling station. 36. The combination of claim 35, wherein the selectively movable stand moves linearly in a generally vertical direction. 37. The combination of claim 35, wherein the stand is rotatable between an extended position and a retracted position. 38. The combination of claim 30, wherein the welding cart includes a first platform attached to the frame for supporting an associated welder and a second platform attached to the frame and spaced above the first platform for supporting an associated wire feeder motor. 39. The combination of claim 38, wherein the welding cart includes a selectively removable wheel connected to the frame adjacent an end of the frame to which the coupling station is connected. 40. The combination of claim 39, wherein the welding cart includes a movable stand adjacent the end of the frame to which the coupling station is connected. 41. The combination of claim 40, wherein the welding consumables cart further comprises a caster wheel connected to the frame disposed adjacent the hitch of the welding consumables cart. 42. The combination of claim 39, wherein the coupling station includes openings spaced above the selectively removable wheel. 43. In combination, a welding cart and a welding consumables cart, the combination comprising: the welding cart comprising a frame, a welding cart wheel connected to the frame, a welding cart handle disposed at or adjacent a first end of the frame and a coupling station connected to the frame and spaced from the first end, the welding consumables cart comprising a platform, welding consumables cart wheels connected to the platform to facilitate movement of the welding consumables cart, a welding consumables cart handle connected to and extending above the platform, and a hitch connected with the platform and configured to provide for selective connection of the welding consumables cart to the welding cart, wherein the coupling station is configured to cooperate with the hitch such that the welding cart can selectively attach to the welding consumables cart, and the coupling station comprises a first plate having openings for receiving fasteners to attach the welding cart to the welding consumables cart. 44. The combination of claim 43, wherein the coupling station of the welding cart comprises a second plate having openings for receiving fasteners to attach the welding cart to the welding consumables cart, wherein the second plate is spaced from the first plate. 45. The combination of claim 44, wherein the hitch of the welding consumables cart comprises a first plate that cooperates with the first plate of the welding cart and a second plate that cooperates with the second plate of the welding cart. 46. The combination of claim 43, wherein the hitch of the welding consumables cart comprises a first plate having openings that align with the openings in the first plate of the coupling station of the welding cart, wherein the openings receive fasteners to attach the welding cart to the welding consumables cart. 47. In combination, a welding cart and a welding consumables cart, the combination comprising: the welding cart comprising a frame, a welding cart wheel connected to the frame, a welding cart handle disposed at or adjacent a first end of the frame and a coupling station connected to the frame and spaced from the first end, the welding consumables cart comprising a platform, welding consumables cart wheels connected to the platform to facilitate movement of the welding consumables cart, a welding consumables cart handle connected to and extending above the platform, and a hitch connected with the platform and configured to provide for selective connection of the welding consumables cart to the welding cart, wherein the coupling station is configured to cooperate with the hitch such that the welding cart can selectively attach to the welding consumables cart and the coupling station is disposed adjacent a second end of the frame, the second end being opposite the first end, and wherein both the coupling station and the hitch are adapted to attach to one another to inhibit rotation of the welding cart about a vertical axis in relation to the welding consumables cart. 48. The combination of claim 47, wherein the welding consumables cart handle is connected to the platform adjacent an end of the platform to which the hitch is adjacent. 49. In combination, a welding cart and a welding consumables cart, the combination comprising: the welding cart comprising a frame, a welding cart wheel connected to the frame, a welding cart handle disposed at or adjacent a first end of the frame and a coupling station connected to the frame and spaced from the first end, the welding consumables cart comprising a platform, welding consumables cart wheels connected to the platform to facilitate movement of the welding consumables cart, a welding consumables cart handle connected to and extending above the platform, and a hitch connected with the platform and configured to provide for selective connection of the welding consumables cart to the welding cart, wherein the coupling station is configured to cooperate with the hitch such that the welding cart can selectively attach to the welding consumables cart, and the coupling station includes two connection areas horizontally spaced from one another so as to inhibit rotational movement of the welding cart in relation to the welding consumables cart.
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