Disclosed is a combination portable tool chest and work station, comprising a hand truck having a pair of upper and lower folding legs, a planar work surface, and a removably attached tool chest. The hand truck can be used to transport tools and equipment to a desired location. Once the device has b
Disclosed is a combination portable tool chest and work station, comprising a hand truck having a pair of upper and lower folding legs, a planar work surface, and a removably attached tool chest. The hand truck can be used to transport tools and equipment to a desired location. Once the device has be placed at a desired location, the upper and lower legs can be extended, which provides a horizontal work station for performing a variety of tasks thereon. In this position, a user has access to the tool chest, and can organize various tools or work pieces on the work station. The user can then unlock the tool chest, and exchange it for a different one. When work is complete, the tool chest can be locked, the upper and lower legs can be folded, and the device can be transported via the wheels.
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1. A combination portable tool chest and work station, comprising: a hand truck, said hand truck comprising a frame having an upper end, a lower end, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a handle attached to said upper end, a pair of wheels connected at said lower end, a work surface permanently aff
1. A combination portable tool chest and work station, comprising: a hand truck, said hand truck comprising a frame having an upper end, a lower end, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a handle attached to said upper end, a pair of wheels connected at said lower end, a work surface permanently affixed to said top surface of said frame, telescopic upper locking legs and telescopic lower locking legs being pivotally connected to said frame, wherein said telescopic upper locking legs and said telescopic lower locking legs can be pivotally extended to convert said hand truck from a vertical transport configuration into a portable work station configuration; anda tool chest having sidewalls, a bottom, and a top defining an interior area, a lid disposed over said top of said tool chest, a plurality of drawers positioned within said sidewalls and extending into said interior area, and being removably attached to said hand truck. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said work surface is positioned between said handle and said tool chest, providing a planar surface when said hand truck is converted into a work station. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein said telescopic upper locking legs are pivotally attached to said frame below said handle and can fold flat against said hand truck. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein said telescopic upper locking legs can be locked into position with a conventional locking mechanism that allows said telescopic upper locking legs to be securely held against said frame when being used for transport, and can additionally support the weight of said hand truck and said tool chest when in a horizontal work station configuration. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein said telescopic lower locking legs are pivotally attached to said bottom surface of said frame; said telescopic lower locking legs having a straight portion and a curved portion joined at a tip. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein said telescopic lower locking legs further comprise a hinge having a joint in the middle thereof that allows said telescopic lower locking legs to be folded against said frame of said hand truck for transport, and extended and locked into position for use as a work station. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein said telescoping means further comprises a locking means on each of said telescopic upper locking legs and said telescopic lower locking legs for holding each of said telescopic upper locking legs and said telescopic lower locking legs at a selected position of extension. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein each of said telescopic upper locking legs and said telescopic lower locking legs further comprises tips that are covered with a high friction material to prevent slipping as the device is maneuvered into position. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein said lid further comprises a lock. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein said tool chest further comprises a plurality of locking tool trays that are removably attached to said tool chest and are designed to secure tools contained therein. 11. The device of claim 1, wherein said hand truck further comprises a locking plate for removably attaching said tool chest thereto. 12. The device of claim 11, wherein said locking plate comprises a locking bar, said locking bar having at least one pair of locking pin extensions and a handle connected to said locking bar. 13. The device of claim 1, wherein said hand truck further comprises a power assist motor attached to said frame. 14. The device of claim 13, wherein said power assist motor further comprises a powered wheel that attaches to a shaft of said power assist motor, said powered wheel making direct contact with said pair of wheels of said hand truck, such that rotation of said power assist motor causes rotation of said shaft and said powered wheel. 15. The device of claim 13, wherein said power assist motor is operated with a throttle that is attached to said handle of said hand truck. 16. The device of claim 13, wherein said power assist motor is powered by a rechargeable battery that is secured to said frame. 17. A combination portable tool chest and work station, comprising: a hand truck, said hand truck comprising a frame having an upper end, a lower end, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a handle attached to said upper end, a pair of wheels connected at said lower end, a work surface permanently affixed to said top surface of said frame, an upper and lower locking legs being pivotally connected to said frame, a locking plate attached to said frame,said locking plate comprising a locking bar, said locking bar having at least one pair of locking pin extensions and a handle connected to said locking bar, wherein said locking bar attaches to said locking plate by means of a pair of guide bolts that extend through said locking bar and a pair of rails disposed on said locking plate, wherein said locking bar is held under tension by means of a pair of springs;a tool chest having sidewalls, a bottom, and a top defining an interior area, a lid disposed over said top of said tool chest, a plurality of drawers positioned within said sidewalls and extending into said interior area, and being removably attached to said hand truck. 18. The device of claim 17, wherein said tool chest is removably attached to said hand truck locking plate with a plate receiver, said plate receiver comprising at least one aperture for receiving said locking pin extension.
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Lewallen Charles D. (Rte. 2 ; Box 1075 Corbett OR 97109), Combination handtruck and portable work table.
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