JP3248087U - Trolley - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a cart capable of effectively supporting transported goods from the side by a fence unit, and capable of storing the cart in a storage space surrounded by the fence unit and loading platform by rotating a handle when the cart is not in use, thereby not only reducing the overall volume but also protecting the handle with the fence unit.
[Solution] In a trolley including a main body, a fence unit 2, and a plurality of casters 5, the main body includes a loading platform 11 and a handle 14, the handle is mounted on the loading platform so as to be swingable between a use position and a storage position, the fence unit is mounted on the loading platform and together define a storage space 3, the plurality of casters are mounted on the loading platform, and when the handle is in the use position, the handle is upright on the loading platform, and when the handle is in the storage position, at least one portion of the handle is stored in the storage space.
[Selected Figure] Figure 1

Description

This invention relates to a transport device, and in particular to a trolley.

A dolly is a common transport tool that includes a platform, casters and handrails. It is used to transport cargo or large amounts of goods and is commonly used in stores, gardens, warehouses, factories and homes, and can effectively reduce the workload, improve the transport efficiency and save the transport time. For example, the dollies disclosed in Taiwan Patents M631159 and M654162 are such dollies.

However, the above patented trolley has too simple structure, and the shaking during transportation often causes the items to fall to the ground. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to slopes, holes, etc. during transportation, and to use additional ropes to tie the transported items to the platform, which makes the transportation process less convenient and fast.

Therefore, there is a need to provide a new and innovative trolley to solve the above problems.

The main objective of this invention is to provide a cart that can effectively support transported items from the side using the fence unit, and when the cart is not in use, can be stored in a storage space surrounded by the fence unit and the loading platform by rotating the handle, thereby not only reducing the overall volume but also protecting the handle with the fence unit.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a dolly including a main body, a fence unit, and a plurality of casters. The main body includes a platform and a handle, the handle is mounted on the platform so as to be swingable between a use position and a storage position, the fence unit is mounted on the platform, and together they define a storage space, the plurality of casters are mounted on the platform, and when the handle is in the use position, the handle is erected on the platform, and when the handle is in the storage position, at least a portion of the handle is housed in the storage space.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a handle in an embodiment of the present invention in an in-use position; FIG. 2 is a partial exploded view of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the carrier according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the handle of the embodiment of the present invention in the retracted position; FIG. 5 is a plan view of FIG. FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG.

Note that, below, possible embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of examples, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The words "one" or "at least one" before a noun described in this specification do not limit the number, and may be replaced with "plurality" as necessary, and this change in number also falls within the scope of protection.

As shown in Figures 1 to 6, one embodiment of the present invention is shown, and the cart of the present invention includes a main body 1, a fence unit 2, and a number of casters 5.

The main body 1 includes a loading platform 11 and a handle 14, and the handle 14 is provided on the loading platform 11 so as to be able to swing between a use position and a storage position. More specifically, the main body 1 further includes two pivot bases 17 and two pivot shafts 18, and the two pivot bases 17 are provided on the loading platform 11 at a distance from each other. The handle 14 includes one grip 15 and two connection parts 16, one side of the two connection parts 16 is horizontally connected to the grip 15, and the two pivot shafts 18 pass through and connect to the other sides of the two connection parts 16 and the two pivot bases 17, respectively, and the handle 14 is rotatable relative to the loading platform 11.

The fence unit 2 is provided on the loading platform 11 and jointly defines the storage space 3. The loading platform 11 supports the weight of the transported goods, and the fence unit 2 supports the transported goods from the sides, restricting the transported goods to the storage space 3 and preventing them from falling unintentionally. The casters 5 are provided below the loading platform 11 and enable the user to move the cart easily and quickly.

When the handle 14 is in the use position, the handle 14 is erected on the platform 11 so that a user can easily grip the handle 14 and push the cart with ease, while when the handle 14 is in the storage position, at least a portion of the handle 14 is stored in the storage space 3, thereby effectively reducing the volume occupied and facilitating storage and transport.

Preferably, when the handle 14 is in the stowed position, the handle 14 is stacked on the platform 11 and is lower than the fence unit 2, and thus the fence unit 2 can protect the handle 14 from direct impact with other objects.

Moreover, preferably, the fence unit 2 is provided adjacent to the periphery of the loading platform 11, thereby increasing the size of the storage space 3.

Furthermore, preferably, the fence unit 2 is removably connected to the loading platform 11, so that the user can attach and detach the fence unit 2 depending on the size and weight of the transported goods, or replace the fence unit 2 by himself if the fence unit 2 is damaged.

Specifically, one of the loading platform 11 and the fence unit 2 includes a plurality of protrusions, and the other includes a plurality of recesses, and the plurality of protrusions are removably inserted into the plurality of recesses. The insert-and-remove connection method has the advantage of being quick to attach and detach, and the connection structure is simple and easy to process. More specifically, the plurality of recesses include a plurality of first recesses 12 and a plurality of second recesses 13, and the plurality of protrusions include a plurality of first protrusions 22 and a plurality of second protrusions 23, and the plurality of first protrusions 22 are inserted into the plurality of first recesses 12, and the plurality of second protrusions 23 are inserted into the plurality of second recesses 13. The maximum hole diameter of each of the second recesses 13 is larger than the maximum hole diameter of each of the first recesses 12, and the maximum radial size of each of the second protrusions 23 is larger than the maximum radial size of each of the first protrusions 22.

When the handle 14 is in the use position, the maximum height of the fence unit 2 protruding from the platform 11 is lower than half the maximum height of the handle 14 protruding from the platform 11, with the platform 11 as the reference plane. By limiting the maximum height of the fence unit 2, it is practically convenient to transport objects over the fence unit 2, and it is easy for users to pick up and place objects from the side. In addition, the minimum height of the fence unit 2 protruding from the platform 11 is greater than the maximum thickness of the platform 11, so that the minimum height of the fence unit 2 is limited, the consistency of the size range of the fence unit 2 is ensured, and it is also ensured that the fence unit 2 provides a minimum amount of lateral support force to the objects being transported.

Furthermore, the fence unit 2 includes a plurality of fence members 21, which are provided on the loading platform 11 without being connected, thereby making it possible to attach and detach the fence unit 2 in various directions according to the shape of the transported goods.

Furthermore, the loading platform 11 is rectangular, the number of the fence members 21 is three, the three fence members 21 and the handle 14 are arranged in the circumferential direction of the loading platform 11, and when the handle 14 is in the use position, two of the three fence members 21 are arranged at intervals so as to face each other along a direction parallel to the pivot axis 18, the handle 14 is provided outside the two fence members 21 arranged in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 18, not in the storage space 3, and the remaining one of the three fence members 21 and the handle 14 are arranged at intervals so as to face each other along a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis 18, and when the handle 14 is in the storage position, the handle 14 and the fence member 21 facing it maintain a predetermined interval 4 in the direction perpendicular to the pivot axis 18, and the interval 4 is smaller than the size of the pivot base 17 in the direction perpendicular to the pivot axis 18. The gap 4 makes it easy for the user to reach out and grasp the grip 15 and move the handle 14 to the use position.

In this embodiment, each of the fence members 21 is made of a metal material for its high structural strength and long service life. In addition, the first recesses 12 and the second recesses 13 are provided on the loading platform 11, and each of the fence members 21 includes two first protrusion 22 holes and a plurality of second protrusions 23, and the second protrusions 23 are located between the two first protrusion 22 holes, and the second protrusions 23 may function as reinforcing members that impart high structural strength to the inner portion of the fence member 21 in addition to connecting members. Furthermore, the protruding height of each of the fence members 21 from the loading platform 11 is equal to the protruding height of each of the pivot bases 17 from the loading platform 11, thereby providing a more unified and neat appearance.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 main body 11 loading platform 12 first recess 13 second recess 14 handle 15 gripping portion 16 connection portion 17 pivot base 18 pivot shaft 2 fence unit 21 fence member 22 first protrusion 23 second protrusion 3 storage space 4 spacing 5 caster

In this embodiment, each of the fence members 21 is made of metal material for high structural strength and long service life. In addition, the first recesses 12 and the second recesses 13 are provided on the loading platform 11, and each of the fence members 21 includes two of the first protrusions 22 and a plurality of the second protrusions 23, and the second protrusions 23 are located between the two first protrusions 22 , and the second protrusions 23 may function as reinforcing members that impart high structural strength to the inner portion of the fence member 21 in addition to the connecting members. Furthermore, the protruding height of each of the fence members 21 from the loading platform 11 is equal to the protruding height of each of the pivot bases 17 from the loading platform 11, thereby obtaining a more uniform and neat appearance.

Claims (10)

A trolley,
A main body including a carrier and a handle, the handle being attached to the carrier so as to be pivotable between a use position and a storage position;
A fence unit provided on the loading platform and jointly defining a storage space;
A plurality of casters are provided on the loading platform,
A cart, wherein when the handle is in the use position, the handle is uprighted on the loading platform, and when the handle is in the storage position, at least one portion of the handle is stored in the storage space. The dolly according to claim 1, in which the minimum height of the fence unit protruding from the loading platform is greater than the maximum thickness of the loading platform. The dolly of claim 1, wherein when the handle is in the use position, the maximum height of the fence unit protruding from the loading platform is less than half the maximum height of the handle protruding from the loading platform, with the loading platform being taken as a reference plane. The cart according to claim 1, wherein the fence unit is removably mounted on the platform. The cart according to claim 4, wherein one of the loading platform and the fence unit includes a plurality of protrusions, and the other includes a plurality of recesses, and the plurality of protrusions are removably inserted into the plurality of recesses. The bogie according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of recesses includes a plurality of first recesses and a plurality of second recesses, at least one of the second recesses is located between two of the first recesses, the plurality of protrusions includes a plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of second protrusions, the plurality of first protrusions are inserted into the plurality of first recesses, the plurality of second protrusions are inserted into the plurality of second recesses, at least one of the second protrusions is located between two of the first protrusion holes, the maximum hole diameter of each of the second recesses is larger than the maximum hole diameter of each of the first recesses, and the maximum radial size of each of the second protrusions is larger than the maximum radial size of each of the first protrusions. The dolly according to claim 1, wherein the fence unit is provided adjacent to the periphery of the loading platform. The cart according to claim 1, wherein the fence unit includes a plurality of fence members, the plurality of fence members being attached to the platform without being connected. The dolly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when the handle is in the storage position, the handle is stacked on the platform and is lower than the fence unit. The minimum height of the fence unit protruding from the loading platform is greater than the maximum thickness of the loading platform,
When the handle is in the use position, the maximum height of the fence unit protruding from the loading platform is lower than half of the maximum height of the handle protruding from the loading platform, with the loading platform being taken as a reference plane;
The fence unit is provided adjacent to a periphery of the loading platform,
The fence unit includes a plurality of fence members, the plurality of fence members being provided on the loading platform without being connected to each other,
When the handle is in the storage position, the handle is stacked on the bed and is lower than the fence unit;
the main body further includes two pivot bases and two pivot shafts, the two pivot bases being spaced apart from one another and provided on the loading platform, the handle includes a gripping portion and two connecting portions, one side of the two connecting portions being horizontally connected to the gripping portion, and the two pivot shafts respectively connect to the other sides of the two connecting portions passing through the two pivot bases, and the handle is rotatable relative to the loading platform;
the loading platform is rectangular, the number of the fence members is three, the three fence members and the handle are arranged in a circumferential direction of the loading platform, when the handle is in the use position, two of the three fence members are arranged at intervals so as to face each other along a direction parallel to the pivot axis, the handle is located outside the two fence members arranged along the direction parallel to the pivot axis and not in the storage space, the remaining one of the three fence members and the handle are arranged at intervals so as to face each other along a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis, when the handle is in the storage position, the handle and the fence member facing it have a predetermined interval in the direction perpendicular to the pivot axis, the interval being smaller than the size of the pivot base in the direction perpendicular to the pivot axis,
Each of the fence members is made of a metal material.
a protruding height of each of the fence members from the loading platform is equal to a protruding height of each of the pivot bases from the loading platform;
A plurality of the first recesses and a plurality of the second recesses are provided on the loading platform, and each of the fence members includes two of the first protrusion holes and a plurality of the second protrusions, and the plurality of the second protrusions are located between the two first protrusion holes,
7. The dolly of claim 6, wherein the platform is made of plastic material.

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