US20080011913A1 - Rolling bracket assembly - Google Patents
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- the present invention pertains to a rolling bracket system. More specifically, the invention relates to an adjustable rolling bracket system capable of being adapted to various equipment, freight, bulky or heavy items.
- FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention showing two sets of base members, each set connected with an elongate connector.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention showing the elongate connector with a first elongate section releasably secured to a second elongate section.
- FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the securing mechanism of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention taken along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is an exploded bottom perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention showing a base assembly and a wheel assembly.
- FIG. 5 is a partial side cross-section view of the base member of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention taken along line 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention showing a base assembly with a first L-shaped jaw member and a second L-shaped jaw member.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention showing a base assembly having a two spaced legs.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention showing a base assembly having a top surface, a bottom surface and two side members.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly of FIG. 8 showing a second side member slidably engaged on the top surface of the base assembly.
- Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
- the invention is a rolling bracket assembly 10 for use in transporting loads of various size and shape.
- the rolling bracket assembly 10 comprises a base assembly 100 having a bottom surface 110 and defining an interior slot 120 .
- the interior slot 120 is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of an underside of a skid.
- skid is a term well know in the art and may be a platform on which material is set for handling and moving. As one skilled in the art would know, a skid may be constructed in various fashions and may comprise a variety of materials. For example, and not meant to be limiting, a skid may comprise iron, steel, wood, or plastic.
- the base assembly 100 is substantially U-shaped in cross-section, having a base 130 and two spaced legs 140 extending outwardly therefrom the base 130 .
- the base and two spaced legs 140 define the interior slot 120 that is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of the underside of the skid.
- the two spaced legs are oriented substantially parallel to each other such that one leg of the base assembly 100 forms the bottom surface 110 .
- the distance L between the two spaced legs 140 can be determined by the dimensions of the load that the operator wishes to transport. In one aspect, the distance L is between about 1 ⁇ 2′ and about 7.′ In another aspect, the distance L is about 11 ⁇ 2.′ In yet another aspect, the distance L is about a dimension of stock lumber. Skids are customarily built using common lumber sizes. The distance L between the two spaced legs 140 would be sized accordingly.
- the interior slot 120 of the base assembly 100 may also have a surface 125 that is constructed to frictionally engage at least a portion of the underside of a skid. In one aspect, at least a portion of this surface 125 may be abraded or it may have teeth-like protrusions adapted to frictionally engage the skid. In one aspect, as illustrated in FIG. 1 , the interior slot is substantially horizontal.
- the invention is rolling bracket assembly for transporting a load having at least one downwardly protruding member 210 .
- the downwardly protruding member could be a leg, merely a supporting board, or any other downwardly protruding portion of the load to be transported.
- the bracket assembly comprises a base assembly 100 that has a bottom surface 110 .
- the bracket assembly 10 also comprises a first L-shaped jaw member 150 and a second L-shaped jaw member 152 . Each respective jaw member comprises an elongate body portion 155 and a leg portion 157 .
- Each jaw member is pivotally attached to at least a portion of the base member such that a pivot axis P 1 of the first jaw member is substantially parallel to a pivot axis P 2 of the second jaw member.
- a pivot axis P 1 of the first jaw member is substantially parallel to a pivot axis P 2 of the second jaw member.
- the leg portion 157 of the first jaw member substantially faces the leg portion 157 of the second jaw member and the pivot axes of the jaw members are spaced apart a predetermined distance J.
- the distance J is set such that, in use, the jaw members pivot inwardly toward one another to frictionally engage a portion of the downwardly protruding member 210 of the load.
- the rolling bracket assembly is adapted to transport a load having at least one downwardly protruding member 210 .
- the bracket assembly 10 comprises a base assembly 100 having a top surface 170 , a bottom surface 110 , and a first side member 180 .
- the first side member 180 extends upwardly away from and substantially transverse to the top surface 170 .
- the bracket assembly 10 also comprises a second side member 182 coupled thereto the base assembly and is positioned substantially parallel to the first side member.
- the first and second side members are adapted to engage the downwardly protruding member of the load.
- the second side member 182 is slidably connected to a portion of the base member such that it is movable along the top surface 170 of the base member in slidable relation to the first side member 180 . As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the distance S between each respective side member is varied according to the load being transported.
- the second side member 182 is securable to the base member, thereby fixing the second side member 182 in relation to the first side member 180 .
- this securable relation can be achieved in any conventional manner.
- the base member may comprise a threaded rod 190 and the second side member may be equipped with a complementary engagement mechanism 195 .
- the engagement mechanism 195 is adapted to engage the threads of the threaded rod 190 such that rotation of the rod in a first direction would decrease the distance S between the first and second side members. Similarly, rotation of the rod in a second direction would increase the distance S between the first and second side members.
- the engagement mechanism may be spring loaded to release the threaded rod completely.
- the rolling bracket assembly may also comprise a wheel assembly 400 attached thereto at least a portion of the base assembly 100 .
- the wheel assembly 400 is attached such that at least a portion of it extends below a plane formed by the bottom surface 110 of the base assembly.
- the wheel assembly is attached thereto at least a portion of the bottom surface 110 of the base assembly 100 .
- the wheel assembly is pivotally attached thereto at least a portion of the bottom surface 110 of the base assembly 100 .
- common caster wheels may be used.
- the wheel assembly 400 may be releasably connected to a portion of the base assembly. As can be seen in FIG. 7 , the releasable connection may be achieved in any conventional manner, such as, but not limited to, concentric bores 410 with complementary cylindrical pins 420 .
- the base assembly 100 comprises a first base assembly 102 and a second base assembly 102 .
- the rolling bracket assembly 10 further comprises an elongate connector 500 having a first end 502 and a second end 504 .
- the first end 502 of the elongate connector is connected to the first base assembly 102 and the second end 504 of the elongate connector is connected to the second base assembly 102 .
- the elongate connector 500 provides stability for the rolling bracket assembly when it is attached to its load.
- the elongate connector 500 comprises a first elongate section 510 and a second elongate section 512 .
- the proximal end of the first elongate section 510 is connected to the first base assembly 102 and the proximal end of the second elongate section 512 is connected to the second base assembly 102 .
- the first elongate section 502 is substantially coaxial with the second elongate section 512 and the distal ends of each of the first and second elongate sections are positioned such that they substantially overlap. In this fashion, the length of the overall elongate connector is variable in order to correspond to various widths of prospective loads.
- the first elongate section 510 comprises a tubular sleeve member 520 and the second elongate 512 section comprises a rod member 530 .
- the rod member 530 is sized for complimentary, slidable engagement with a distal end portion of the tubular sleeve member 520 .
- any complimentary arrangement will suffice.
- the first elongate section of the rolling bracket assembly is secured to a portion of the second elongate section.
- the securing fashion can be permanent, or the first elongate section can be releasably secured to a portion of the second elongate section.
- the two elongate sections may have a plurality of bores 540 defined therethrough and a pin 550 sized and shaped for insertion into a bore 540 of each elongate section when the respective bores are concentric.
- the sleeve member may define a plurality of bores sized and shaped for insertion of one or more set screws 560 that, when inserted, frictionally engage the rod therein the sleeve.
- the means for securing may include any common means, such as clasps, clamps, bolts and nuts, pins, rivets, screws, and the like.
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Abstract
A rolling bracket assembly for use in transporting loads of various size and shape. The rolling bracket assembly comprises at least one base assembly. The base assembly is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of an underside of a skid and comprises a wheel assembly adapted to ambulate the load being transported. The bracket assembly may also comprise two base assemblies connected by an elongate connector.
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- This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/193,558, filed Jul. 29, 2005, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,249,738 on Jul. 31, 2007, which is incorporated in it's entirety by reference herein.
- The present invention pertains to a rolling bracket system. More specifically, the invention relates to an adjustable rolling bracket system capable of being adapted to various equipment, freight, bulky or heavy items.
- These and other features of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent in the detailed description, in which reference is made to the appended drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention showing two sets of base members, each set connected with an elongate connector. -
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention showing the elongate connector with a first elongate section releasably secured to a second elongate section. -
FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the securing mechanism of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention taken along line 3-3 ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is an exploded bottom perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly according to the present invention showing a base assembly and a wheel assembly. -
FIG. 5 is a partial side cross-section view of the base member of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention taken along line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention showing a base assembly with a first L-shaped jaw member and a second L-shaped jaw member. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention showing a base assembly having a two spaced legs. -
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly of the present invention showing a base assembly having a top surface, a bottom surface and two side members. -
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the rolling bracket assembly ofFIG. 8 showing a second side member slidably engaged on the top surface of the base assembly. - Before the present articles, devices, assemblies and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific articles, devices, assemblies and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.
- As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The embodiments are described with reference to the figures, in which like numbers indicate like parts throughout the figures.
- Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
- The invention is a
rolling bracket assembly 10 for use in transporting loads of various size and shape. In one aspect, therolling bracket assembly 10 comprises abase assembly 100 having abottom surface 110 and defining aninterior slot 120. Theinterior slot 120 is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of an underside of a skid. The term “skid” is a term well know in the art and may be a platform on which material is set for handling and moving. As one skilled in the art would know, a skid may be constructed in various fashions and may comprise a variety of materials. For example, and not meant to be limiting, a skid may comprise iron, steel, wood, or plastic. - In one aspect, the
base assembly 100 is substantially U-shaped in cross-section, having abase 130 and twospaced legs 140 extending outwardly therefrom thebase 130. In this embodiment, the base and twospaced legs 140 define theinterior slot 120 that is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of the underside of the skid. The two spaced legs are oriented substantially parallel to each other such that one leg of thebase assembly 100 forms thebottom surface 110. - The distance L between the two
spaced legs 140 can be determined by the dimensions of the load that the operator wishes to transport. In one aspect, the distance L is between about ½′ and about 7.′ In another aspect, the distance L is about 1½.′ In yet another aspect, the distance L is about a dimension of stock lumber. Skids are customarily built using common lumber sizes. The distance L between the twospaced legs 140 would be sized accordingly. - Additionally, the
interior slot 120 of thebase assembly 100 may also have asurface 125 that is constructed to frictionally engage at least a portion of the underside of a skid. In one aspect, at least a portion of thissurface 125 may be abraded or it may have teeth-like protrusions adapted to frictionally engage the skid. In one aspect, as illustrated inFIG. 1 , the interior slot is substantially horizontal. - In another embodiment, as illustrated in
FIG. 6 , the invention is rolling bracket assembly for transporting a load having at least one downwardly protrudingmember 210. The downwardly protruding member could be a leg, merely a supporting board, or any other downwardly protruding portion of the load to be transported. In this aspect, the bracket assembly comprises abase assembly 100 that has abottom surface 110. In this aspect, thebracket assembly 10 also comprises a first L-shaped jaw member 150 and a second L-shaped jaw member 152. Each respective jaw member comprises anelongate body portion 155 and aleg portion 157. Each jaw member is pivotally attached to at least a portion of the base member such that a pivot axis P1 of the first jaw member is substantially parallel to a pivot axis P2 of the second jaw member. For example, if the jaw members were secured at the pivot point by apin 160, thepins 160 would be substantially parallel. Theleg portion 157 of the first jaw member substantially faces theleg portion 157 of the second jaw member and the pivot axes of the jaw members are spaced apart a predetermined distance J. The distance J is set such that, in use, the jaw members pivot inwardly toward one another to frictionally engage a portion of the downwardly protrudingmember 210 of the load. - In an additional embodiment, as shown in
FIGS. 8 and 9 , the rolling bracket assembly is adapted to transport a load having at least one downwardly protrudingmember 210. In this aspect, thebracket assembly 10 comprises abase assembly 100 having atop surface 170, abottom surface 110, and afirst side member 180. Thefirst side member 180 extends upwardly away from and substantially transverse to thetop surface 170. In this aspect, thebracket assembly 10 also comprises asecond side member 182 coupled thereto the base assembly and is positioned substantially parallel to the first side member. Here, the first and second side members are adapted to engage the downwardly protruding member of the load. - In another aspect, the
second side member 182 is slidably connected to a portion of the base member such that it is movable along thetop surface 170 of the base member in slidable relation to thefirst side member 180. As shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 , the distance S between each respective side member is varied according to the load being transported. - In yet another aspect, the
second side member 182 is securable to the base member, thereby fixing thesecond side member 182 in relation to thefirst side member 180. As one skilled in the art would realize, this securable relation can be achieved in any conventional manner. Referring toFIGS. 8 and 9 , for example and not meant to be limiting, the base member may comprise a threadedrod 190 and the second side member may be equipped with acomplementary engagement mechanism 195. In this example, theengagement mechanism 195 is adapted to engage the threads of the threadedrod 190 such that rotation of the rod in a first direction would decrease the distance S between the first and second side members. Similarly, rotation of the rod in a second direction would increase the distance S between the first and second side members. Additionally, the engagement mechanism may be spring loaded to release the threaded rod completely. - In each of the above described embodiments, the rolling bracket assembly may also comprise a
wheel assembly 400 attached thereto at least a portion of thebase assembly 100. Thewheel assembly 400 is attached such that at least a portion of it extends below a plane formed by thebottom surface 110 of the base assembly. In one aspect, the wheel assembly is attached thereto at least a portion of thebottom surface 110 of thebase assembly 100. In another aspect, the wheel assembly is pivotally attached thereto at least a portion of thebottom surface 110 of thebase assembly 100. In this aspect, common caster wheels may be used. In yet another aspect, thewheel assembly 400 may be releasably connected to a portion of the base assembly. As can be seen inFIG. 7 , the releasable connection may be achieved in any conventional manner, such as, but not limited to,concentric bores 410 with complementarycylindrical pins 420. - In yet another aspect of the invention, the
base assembly 100 comprises afirst base assembly 102 and asecond base assembly 102. In this aspect, the rollingbracket assembly 10 further comprises anelongate connector 500 having afirst end 502 and asecond end 504. Furthermore, in this aspect, thefirst end 502 of the elongate connector is connected to thefirst base assembly 102 and thesecond end 504 of the elongate connector is connected to thesecond base assembly 102. Theelongate connector 500 provides stability for the rolling bracket assembly when it is attached to its load. - In another aspect of the invention, the
elongate connector 500 comprises a firstelongate section 510 and a secondelongate section 512. In this facet, the proximal end of the firstelongate section 510 is connected to thefirst base assembly 102 and the proximal end of the secondelongate section 512 is connected to thesecond base assembly 102. In use, the firstelongate section 502 is substantially coaxial with the secondelongate section 512 and the distal ends of each of the first and second elongate sections are positioned such that they substantially overlap. In this fashion, the length of the overall elongate connector is variable in order to correspond to various widths of prospective loads. - As one skilled in the art can appreciate, there are many ways to vary the length of the
elongate connector 500. For example, in one aspect, the firstelongate section 510 comprises atubular sleeve member 520 and the second elongate 512 section comprises arod member 530. Therod member 530 is sized for complimentary, slidable engagement with a distal end portion of thetubular sleeve member 520. However, any complimentary arrangement will suffice. - In yet another aspect, the first elongate section of the rolling bracket assembly is secured to a portion of the second elongate section. The securing fashion can be permanent, or the first elongate section can be releasably secured to a portion of the second elongate section. As an example, and not meant to be limiting, the two elongate sections may have a plurality of bores 540 defined therethrough and a pin 550 sized and shaped for insertion into a bore 540 of each elongate section when the respective bores are concentric. In another example, wherein the elongate sections comprise a tubular sleeve member and a rod member, the sleeve member may define a plurality of bores sized and shaped for insertion of one or
more set screws 560 that, when inserted, frictionally engage the rod therein the sleeve. In other examples, the means for securing may include any common means, such as clasps, clamps, bolts and nuts, pins, rivets, screws, and the like. - Although several embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in the foregoing specification, it is understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to which the invention pertains, having the benefit of the teaching presented in the foregoing description and associated drawings. It is thus understood that the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein above, and that many modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, although specific terms are employed herein, as well as in the claims which follow, they are used only in a generic and descriptive sense, and not for the purposes of limiting the described invention, nor the claims which follow.
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1. A rolling bracket assembly for transporting a load having at least one downwardly protruding member, the bracket assembly comprising:
a base assembly having a bottom surface;
a first L-shaped jaw member and a second L-shaped jaw member, each respective jaw member comprising an elongate body portion and a leg portion, wherein each jaw member is pivotally attached to at least a portion of the base member such that a pivot axis of the first jaw member is substantially parallel to a pivot axis of the second jaw member, and wherein the leg portion of the first jaw member substantially faces the leg portion of the second jaw member and the pivot axes of the jaw members are spaced apart a predetermined distance such that, in use, the jaw members pivot to move the elongate body portions of each respective jaw member toward one another, and wherein a portion of the elongate body portions of each respective jaw members are adapted to frictionally engage a portion of the downwardly protruding member of the load; and
a wheel assembly attached thereto at least a portion of the base assembly such that at least a portion of the wheel assembly extends below a plane formed by the bottom surface of the base assembly.
2. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base assembly comprises a first base assembly and a second base assembly, and wherein the rolling bracket assembly further comprises an elongate connector having a first end and a second end, the first end of the elongate connector being connected thereto the first base assembly and the second end of the elongate connector being connected thereto the second base assembly.
3. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 2 , wherein the elongate connector comprises a first elongate section and a second elongate section, each respective elongate section comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the first elongate section is connected to the first base assembly and the proximal end of the second elongate section is connected to the second base assembly, wherein the first elongate section is substantially coaxial with the second elongate section, and wherein the distal ends of each of the first and second elongate sections are positioned such that they substantially overlap.
4. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first elongate section comprises a tubular sleeve member and the second elongate section comprises a rod member sized for complimentary slidable engagement with a distal end portion of the tubular sleeve member.
5. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 4 , further comprising a means for securing a portion of the first elongate section to a portion of the second elongate section.
6. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 5 , wherein a portion of the first elongate section is releasably secured to a portion of the second elongate section.
7. A rolling bracket assembly for transporting a load having at least one downwardly protruding member, the bracket assembly comprising:
a base assembly having a top surface, a bottom surface and a first side member, wherein the first side member extends upwardly away from and substantially transverse to the top surface;
a second side member coupled thereto the base assembly and positioned substantially parallel to the first side member, the first and second side members being adapted to engage the downwardly protruding member of the load;
a wheel assembly attached thereto at least a portion of the base assembly such that at least a portion of the wheel assembly extends below a plane formed by the bottom surface of the base assembly.
8. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 7 , wherein the wheel assembly is pivotally attached thereto at least a portion of the bottom surface of the base assembly.
9. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 8 , wherein the wheel assembly is releasably connected thereto at least a portion of the base assembly.
10. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 9 , wherein the second side member is slidably connected to a portion of the base member such that it is movable along the top surface of the base member in slidable relation to the first side member.
11. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 10 , wherein the second side member is securable to the base member, to fix the second side member in relation to the first side member.
12. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 11 , wherein the base assembly comprises a first base assembly and a second base assembly, and wherein the rolling bracket assembly further comprises an elongate connector having a first end and a second end, the first end of the elongate connector being connected thereto the first base assembly and the second end of the elongate connector being connected thereto the second base assembly.
13. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 12 , wherein the elongate connector comprises a first elongate section and a second elongate section, each respective elongate section comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the first elongate section is connected to the first base assembly and the proximal end of the second elongate section is connected to the second base assembly, wherein the first elongate section is substantially coaxial with the second elongate section, and wherein the distal ends of each of the first and second elongate sections are positioned such that they substantially overlap.
14. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 13 , wherein the first elongate section comprises a tubular sleeve member and the second elongate section comprises a rod member sized for complimentary slidable engagement with a distal end portion of the tubular sleeve member.
15. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 14 , further comprising a means for securing a portion of the first elongate section to a portion of the second elongate section.
16. The rolling bracket assembly of claim 15 , wherein a portion of the first elongate section is releasably secured to a portion of the second elongate section.
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