Compactible wagons are provided having at least two operational configurations. The compactible wagon has a first unfolded configuration where the first and second set of wheels are spaced apart by a horizontal platform, and where the wagon has one or more sidewalls, and at least a second compacted
Compactible wagons are provided having at least two operational configurations. The compactible wagon has a first unfolded configuration where the first and second set of wheels are spaced apart by a horizontal platform, and where the wagon has one or more sidewalls, and at least a second compacted configuration where the horizontal platform is folded into a vertical configuration and the first and second set of wheels are disposed next to each other. The compactible wagon can have one or more additional configurations, including at least an unfolded configuration without sidewalls and/or an extended configuration where one or more of the sidewall are disposed to extend the surface area of the horizontal platform of the wagon. Many different rigid and flexible sidewalls may be used with the wagon.
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1. A compactible wagon comprising: a platform having first and second ends and upper and lower surfaces and defining a platform width, a platform length and a longitudinal axis at either end of which are disposed the first and second ends of the platform, and where the platform is further comprised
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A compactible wagon comprising: a platform having first and second ends and upper and lower surfaces and defining a platform width, a platform length and a longitudinal axis at either end of which are disposed the first and second ends of the platform, and where the platform is further comprised of at least two pivotably interconnected independent sections, at least one section being disposed proximal the first end and at least one section being disposed proximal the second end;at least two sets of wheels disposed below the lower surface of the platform, at least one set being disposed on each of at least the two independent sections proximal the first and second ends, and each set of wheels comprising at least one wheel;at least a first support wall being disposed at the first end, and at least a second support wall being disposed at the second end, and wherein each of the support walls are pivotably interconnected to the platform;at least two sidewalls configured to span longitudinally between the first and second support walls and form a partially enclosed volume above the platform, the sidewalls being further configured to fold such that in a compacted position no dimension of each of the sidewalls is greater than the width of the platform;wherein the independent sections of the platform are pivotable about a horizontal axis arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis between an unfolded position where the independent sections form a platform having a horizontally planar configuration, and a folded position where the independent sections are disposed vertically adjacent one another and concomitantly the at least two sets of wheels are drawn closer together;wherein the first and second support walls are each pivotable about a separate horizontal axis arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis along an arc that runs between a first position wherein each of the support walls overlap a portion of the upper surface of the platform, a second position wherein each of the support walls are aligned vertically, and a third position wherein each of the support walls are disposed within the horizontal plane of the platform when the platform is disposed in the horizontally planar configuration such that the platform length is increased. 2. The compactible wagon of claim 1, wherein the independent sections of the platform are pivotably interconnected at the midpoint of the platform length. 3. The compactible wagon of claim 1, further comprising at least one support element disposed at the first and second ends of the platform such that the first and second support walls are prevented from rotating beyond the horizontal plane of the platform when disposed in the horizontally planar configuration. 4. The compactible wagon of claim 1, further comprising at least two support brackets configured to rigidly interconnect each of the first and second support walls in the second position. 5. The compactible wagon of claim 4, wherein the at least two support brackets are disconnectable from the first and second support walls and secured in line with the horizontal plane of the platform. 6. The compactible wagon of claim 1, wherein the two sets of wheels overlap when the platform is disposed in the folded position. 7. The compactible wagon of claim 1, wherein at least one set of wheels is rotatable about a vertical axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the platform. 8. The compactible wagon of claim 7, further comprising a handle interconnected to the at least one set of wheels that is rotatable about the vertical axis. 9. The compactible wagon of claim 1, wherein the sidewalls are formed of a pliable material selected from the group consisting of cloth, plastic and netting. 10. The compactible wagon of claim 1, wherein the sidewalls are formed of a rigid material. 11. The compactible wagon of claim 10, wherein each of the sidewalls are formed of a pair of foldable panels, wherein a first of the pair of foldable panels of each sidewall is pivotably interconnected to the first support wall, and a second of the pair of foldable panels of each sidewall is pivotably interconnected to the second support wall. 12. The compactible wagon of claim 11, wherein each of the foldable panels is pivotable about a vertical axis disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the platform and disposed at a lateral edge of one of the support walls, such that the foldable panels may be folded and pivoted to overlap said one of the support walls. 13. The compactible wagon of claim 11, wherein each of the foldable panels is configured to span between the first and second support walls, and is formed of at least two independent sections pivotably interconnected such that the panels are foldable such that in a folded configuration no dimension of any section is greater than the platform width. 14. The compactible wagon of claim 11, wherein at least one of the foldable panels of each sidewall further comprises an interconnecting flap configured to fold over at least one longitudinal edge of the other foldable panel of the sidewall to secure the two foldable panels of the sidewall together. 15. The compactible wagon of claim 14, wherein the foldable panels further comprise anchors configured to cooperatively engage to secure the interconnecting flap to the longitudinal edge. 16. The compactible wagon of claim 11, wherein the foldable panels of each of the sidewalls are configured such that, when interconnected, the sidewalls anchor the first and second support walls in the second position. 17. The compactible wagon of claim 4, wherein each of the sidewalls is formed of a rigid removable foldable panel. 18. The compactible wagon of claim 17, wherein each of the rigid removable foldable panels is configured to span between the first and second support walls, and is formed of at least two independent sections pivotably interconnected such that the panels are foldable such that in a folded configuration no dimension of any section is greater than the platform width. 19. The compactible wagon of claim 18, wherein the foldable panels further comprise anchors configured to engage with cooperative anchors disposed on at least the support walls and the platform to secure the sidewalls to the wagon. 20. A compactible wagon comprising: a platform having first and second ends and upper and lower surfaces and defining a platform width, a platform length and a longitudinal axis at either end of which are disposed the first and second ends of the platform, and where the platform is further comprised of at least two pivotably interconnected independent sections, at least one section being disposed proximal the first end and at least one section being disposed proximal the second end;at least two sets of wheels disposed below the lower surface of the platform, at least one set being disposed on each of at least the two independent sections proximal the first and second ends, and each set of wheels comprising at least one wheel;at least a first support wall being disposed at the first end, and at least a second support wall being disposed at the second end, and wherein each of the support walls are pivotably interconnected to the platform;at least two rigid sidewalls configured to span longitudinally between the first and second support walls and form a partially enclosed volume above the platform, the sidewalls being further configured to fold such that in a compacted position no dimension of each of the sidewalls is greater than the width of the platform;wherein the independent sections of the platform are pivotable about a horizontal axis arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis between an unfolded position where the independent sections form a platform having a horizontally planar configuration, and a folded position where the independent sections are disposed vertically adjacent one another and concomitantly the at least two sets of wheels are drawn closer together;wherein the first and second support walls are each pivotable about a separate horizontal axis arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis along an arc that runs between a first position wherein each of the support walls overlap a portion of the upper surface of the platform, a second position wherein each of the support walls are aligned vertically, and a third position wherein each of the support walls are disposed within the horizontal plane of the platform when the platform is disposed in the horizontally planar configuration such that the platform length is increased; andwherein when the platform is disposed in the folded position, the first and second support walls are disposed in the first position, and the sidewalls are disposed in the compacted position.
Foss Janet M. P. (Naish Hillhouse ; Reybridge ; Lacock Chippenham ; Wilts GB2) Foss John (Chippenham GB2) Brooks Christopher G. (Melksham PA GB2) Ridgely Myron H. (Waynesboro PA), Portable, foldable and convertible luggage trolley.
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