A removable deck for a convertible hand truck need not be removed when the hand truck is converted between upright and recumbent positions. The deck includes a pair of guide slots separating a pair of lateral flanges from a central handle. The slots and central handle are configured to receive the h
A removable deck for a convertible hand truck need not be removed when the hand truck is converted between upright and recumbent positions. The deck includes a pair of guide slots separating a pair of lateral flanges from a central handle. The slots and central handle are configured to receive the handle of a hand truck when the truck is converted to a four-wheeled cart. The deck perimeter includes an upstanding lip positioned inboard of the slots, flanges and central handle portion. Sets of retaining strap guides secure the panel to the hand truck and tie-down apertures are provided for securing cargo to the deck. The guide slots and center handle cooperate to retain the hand truck handle in place when the hand truck is in its four-wheeled position without use of additional fasteners to prevent disengagement.
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1. A platform for use with a convertible hand cart, the hand cart adjustably positionable between upright and recumbent positions to define either a two-wheeled or a four-wheeled support frame, the hand cart comprising a frame having a head end, a base end and a pair of spaced apart side rails, a to
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A platform for use with a convertible hand cart, the hand cart adjustably positionable between upright and recumbent positions to define either a two-wheeled or a four-wheeled support frame, the hand cart comprising a frame having a head end, a base end and a pair of spaced apart side rails, a toe plate connected to the base end, a pair of primary support wheels connected to the base end, a pair of secondary support wheels positionable to support the head end, an elongated handle including a pair of legs interconnected at one end, the handle and legs disengageable from a position parallel to the side rails to a position transverse to the side rails to support the frame in a horizontal position, the platform comprising: a. a panel having a first end, a second end, and a pair of opposed sides;b. the first end including a pair of spaced apart guide slots for receiving the legs of a hand truck handle when the handle is positioned transverse to the side rails, wherein the guide slots are configured to allow the legs of the handle to move in an arc between a position parallel to the platform and a position orthogonal to the platform;c. a plurality of apertures positioned in laterally spaced relation on the panel;d. the apertures configured to receive a strap passed therethrough from an upper surface of the panel to engage the side rails of the hand cart frame against a lower surface of the panel; ande. the second end comprising a straight edge wherein the second end is configured to be installed by positioning the second end of the panel on the toe plate such that when the hand truck is in an upright position, the toe plate is in contact with the ground. 2. The platform as set forth in claim 1, the guide slots defining a central area therebetween. 3. The platform as set forth in claim 2, the guide slots further defining a pair of lateral flanges, the lateral flanges, the guide slots and the central area therebetween configured to receive and retain the hand cart handle legs when the hand cart is converted to a four-wheeled support frame. 4. The platform as set forth in claim 3, wherein the platform further includes an upstanding perimeter lip extending around the second end and opposed sides and inboard of the guide slots, the lateral flanges, and platform handle. 5. The platform as set forth in claim 3, wherein the central area is apertured to form a handle. 6. The platform as set forth in claim 1, further including a plurality of apertures for receiving cargo restraining ties. 7. A platform for use with a convertible hand cart, the hand cart adjustably positionable between upright and recumbent positions to define either a two-wheeled or a four-wheeled support frame, the hand cart comprising a frame having a head end, a base end and a pair of spaced apart side rails, a toe plate connected to the base end, a pair of primary support wheels connected to the base end, a pair of secondary support wheels positionable to support the head end, an elongated handle including a pair of legs connected at one end, the handle and legs disengageable from a position parallel to the side rails to a position transverse to the side rails to support the frame in a horizontal position, the platform comprising: a. a panel having a first end, a second end, and a pair of opposed sides;b. the first end including a pair of spaced apart guide slots for receiving the legs of a hand truck handle as the handle is pivoted to a position transverse to the side rails;c. the guide slots defining a central area therebetween;d. the central area including an aperture forming a handle;e. the guide slots defining a pair of lateral flanges;f. an upstanding perimeter lip extending around the panel second end and opposed sides and inboard of the guide slots, flanges, and handle;g. a first plurality of apertures positioned in laterally spaced relation on the panel and configured to receive a strap passed therethrough from an upper surface of the panel to engage the side rails of the hand cart frame against a lower surface of the panel;h. the panel including a second plurality of apertures configured for receiving cargo restraining ties;i. the lateral flanges, the guide slots and the central area therebetween configured to receive and retain the handle legs when the hand cart is converted to a four-wheeled support frame, wherein the guide slots are configured to allow the legs of the handle to move in an arc between a position parallel to the platform and a position orthogonal to the platform; andj. the second end including a straight edge wherein the second end is configured to be installed by positioning the second end of the panel on the toe plate such that when the hand truck is in an upright position, the toe plate is in contact with the ground. 8. A platform for use with a convertible hand cart, the platform comprising: a. a panel having a first end, a second end, and a pair of opposed sides;b. the first end including a pair of spaced apart outboard flanges;c. a center portion intermediate the pair of outboard flanges, wherein the pair of outboard flanges and the center portion form a pair of guide slots, the guide slots are configured to allow the legs of a handle to move in an arc between a position parallel to the platform and a position orthogonal to the platform;d. a plurality of apertures positioned in laterally spaced relation on the panel;e. the apertures configured to receive a strap passed therethrough from an upper surface of the panel to engage the hand cart frame against a lower surface of the panelf. wherein the second end is configured such that when installed on a hand cart in an upright position, a toe plate of the hand cart is in contact with the ground. 9. The platform as set forth in claim 8, wherein the platform further includes a pair of handle guide slots for receiving the legs of a hand cart handle when the handle is positioned transverse to the side rails, within the center portion between the pair of outboard flanges. 10. The platform as set forth in claim 9, wherein the center portion includes a handle aperture. 11. The platform as set forth in claim 8, wherein the outboard flanges are a projection from the body of the deck at the first end at the opposed sides and the width of the outboard flanges are between 0.5 inches and 12 inches. 12. The platform as set forth in claim 8, wherein the upper surface of the panel includes a perimeter sidewall that extends perpendicular from the upper circumference of the upper body of the platform. 13. The platform as set forth in claim 8, wherein the panel including a second plurality of apertures configured for receiving cargo restraining ties.
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