GB2441125A - Door trolley - Google Patents

Abstract

A trolley for moving large sheets of metal, wood, plasterboard, doors, folding tables etc. comprises a channel mounted centrally above an axle and pair of wheels, and an upright handle for manoeuvring the trolley when empty. A spring clip may be provided for securing the load in place, said clip being located on an adjustable collar adjacent the top of the handle. A refundable money activated clip and chain may also be provided when the trolley is to be used at DIY supermarkets. When a load is located within the channel the combination of load and trolley may be moved by the user grasping the load.

Description

<p>Door Trolley This invention relates to a simple means of moving large

sheets of metal, wood.</p>

<p>plasterboard, doors, folding tables etc. without recuiring 2 persons to pyschially carry theni.</p>

<p>It is a channel of either metal or plastic approx 30 to 40 crns in length on top of an axle and 2 wheels for mobility, @ the rear is an upright with a handle @ the top for guidence. A spring clip on an adjustable coller is on the upright to hold the material being moved against the upnght for stablility (A refundable money insertion clip can also be attached for D.I.Y. outlet stores use) Once doors or sheets etc, are loaded they themselves can he the means by which the trolley is pushed & sheared, the handle is for use when the trolley is empty.</p>

<p>Door Trolley This is a simple means for moving doors, or large sheets of wood, metal, plasterboard etc. One or more sheets are put in the section of channelled metal/Plastic, set on wheels for mobility, and held against the upright handle by a spring clip, once fixed, the door or whatever, becomes the means by which you push the articles. The handle is for use when the trolley is empty.</p>

<p>For use in D.1.Y. supermarkets, a refundable money insertion clip & chain can be attached.</p>

<p>The advantages of this trolley over existing designs is that ii is very compact requiring less "parking area" for the trolleys. and that they could actually be purchased by the Builder/Public/customer for future use as it is compact enough to go into even a car boot.</p>

<p>They could become a standard fixture in schools, Halls of any kind, colleges etc where especially folding tables are used then moved and stored as less manpower and psychical effort are required.</p>

Claims (2)

1. <p>Claims Door Trolley I. A door trolley including a length of channel

   mounted on wheels set across the channel @ 90o
2. 2. A wheeled channel support as in claim I with an upright handle, curved @ the top for better manouverahility immedialty above the wheels.</p>

   <p>3. A trolley as in claims I & 2 with an adjustable spring clip on (he upright handle to enable the carried products to be held against the upright for safety.</p>

   <p>4. A trolley as in I.2 & 3 with if necessary a chain with a coin slot, for store use so they can be chained together, to prevent theft.</p>

   <p>5. A trolley as in any proceeding claim which is made from metal. plastics material or wood or from a combination of these materials.</p>