Mobile cart convertible among a plurality of operational modes
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B62B-001/04
B62B-001/10
B62B-001/12
B62B-001/20
E04H-015/06
B62B-005/06
출원번호
US-0758213
(2013-12-27)
등록번호
US-9616908
(2017-04-11)
국제출원번호
PCT/US2013/078132
(2013-12-27)
국제공개번호
WO2014/106130
(2014-07-03)
발명자
/ 주소
Brown, Ryon
출원인 / 주소
Brown, Ryon
대리인 / 주소
Loza & Loza, LLP
인용정보
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1인용 특허 :
3
초록▼
Mobile carts are adapted to facilitate both storage and mobility. In at least one example, a mobile cart may include a frame with a first longitudinal end and an opposing second longitudinal end. A swing-arm assembly may be coupled to the frame to pivot between a storage mode and a cart mode, where
Mobile carts are adapted to facilitate both storage and mobility. In at least one example, a mobile cart may include a frame with a first longitudinal end and an opposing second longitudinal end. A swing-arm assembly may be coupled to the frame to pivot between a storage mode and a cart mode, where a handle is positioned adjacent the first longitudinal end of the frame and a pair of wheels are positioned beyond the second longitudinal end of the frame when the swing-arm assembly is positioned in the storage mode, and where the handle is positioned beyond the second longitudinal end of the frame and the wheels are positioned adjacent a bed portion of the frame when the swing-arm assembly is positioned in the cart mode. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.
대표청구항▼
1. A mobile cart, comprising: a frame including a first longitudinal end and an opposing second longitudinal end;a plurality of sliding bracket mounts pivotably coupled to the frame; anda swing-arm assembly coupled to the sliding bracket mounts to pivot in relation to the frame between a storage mod
1. A mobile cart, comprising: a frame including a first longitudinal end and an opposing second longitudinal end;a plurality of sliding bracket mounts pivotably coupled to the frame; anda swing-arm assembly coupled to the sliding bracket mounts to pivot in relation to the frame between a storage mode and a cart mode, the swing-arm assembly comprising: a respective swing arm slidably coupled to each sliding bracket mount to facilitate longitudinal displacement of each swing arm in the respective sliding bracket mount;a respective wheel rotatably coupled to a first longitudinal end of each swing arm;a handle coupled to a second longitudinal end of the swing arms, opposite from the wheels; anda locking mechanism disposed within each of the swing arms, each locking mechanism including a spring portion and one or more pins coupled with the spring portion. 2. The mobile cart of claim 1, wherein the handle is positioned adjacent the first longitudinal end of the frame and the wheels are positioned proximate the second longitudinal end of the frame when the swing-arm assembly is positioned in the storage mode. 3. The mobile cart of claim 1, wherein the handle is positioned beyond the second longitudinal end of the frame and the wheels are positioned adjacent a bed portion of the frame when the swing-arm assembly is positioned in the cart mode. 4. The mobile cart of claim 1, further comprising a storage container removably coupled to the frame. 5. The mobile cart of claim 1, wherein the frame is configured as a storage container. 6. The mobile cart of claim 1, wherein the swing-arm assembly is further configured to convert to at least one mode selected from the group of modes comprising a rapid-deployment mode, a shelter mode, and a table mode. 7. A method of making a mobile cart, comprising: forming a frame with a first longitudinal end and an opposing second longitudinal end;forming a swing-arm assembly including two swing arms, a wheel coupled to a first longitudinal end of each swing arm, and a handle coupled to a second longitudinal end of the swing arms, opposite from the wheels;disposing a locking mechanism within each of the swing arms, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a spring portion and one or more pins coupled with the spring portion, the one or more pins of each locking mechanism configured to fit into one or more apertures in a respective sliding bracket mount; andcoupling the swing-arm assembly to the frame to pivot between a storage mode and a cart mode, wherein the handle is positioned adjacent the first longitudinal end of the frame and the wheels are positioned beyond the second longitudinal end of the frame when the swing-arm assembly is positioned in the storage mode, and the handle is positioned beyond the second longitudinal end of the frame and the wheels are positioned adjacent a bed portion of the frame when the swing-arm assembly is positioned in the cart mode. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein coupling the swing-arm assembly to the frame comprises: coupling the swing arms to respective sliding bracket mounts pivotably coupled to the frame. 9. The mobile cart of claim 8, wherein coupling the swing-arm assembly to the frame to pivot between a storage mode and a cart mode further comprises: coupling the swing-arm assembly to the frame to convert to at least one mode selected from the group of modes comprising a rapid-deployment mode, a shelter mode, and a table mode. 10. The method of claim 7, wherein forming the frame comprises: forming the frame configured as a storage container. 11. The method of claim 7, wherein forming the frame comprises: forming the frame with a bed portion, and a foot portion at the first longitudinal end thereof. 12. The method of claim 7, wherein forming the swing-arm assembly including the handle, comprises forming the handle to telescope on the swing arms in a direction away from and toward the swing arms.
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