CA2514141C - A cart for moving an object - Google Patents
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- CA2514141C CA2514141C CA 2514141 CA2514141A CA2514141C CA 2514141 C CA2514141 C CA 2514141C CA 2514141 CA2514141 CA 2514141 CA 2514141 A CA2514141 A CA 2514141A CA 2514141 C CA2514141 C CA 2514141C
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
- B62B1/26—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B2202/00—Indexing codes relating to type or characteristics of transported articles
- B62B2202/40—Sport articles
- B62B2202/403—Boats or other water vehicles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
- B62B2203/00—Grasping, holding, supporting the objects
- B62B2203/30—Grasping, holding, supporting the objects using magnets or suction cups
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Abstract
A cart for moving a canoe, or other object, constructed with two spaced-apart fork assemblies, each for supporting a rotatable ground wheel. Suction cups are provided to hold the canoe together with holding straps. An adjustable spacing bar extends across the top of the cart to further stabilize the canoe.
Description
A CART FOR MOVING AN OBJECT
Field of the Invention This invention relates to a cart for moving an object such as a canoe, kayak, boat, box, bag, pipe etc.
There are many proposals for the construction of a cart to carry a canoe. This invention is concerned with a different cart which can be quickly assembled and is convenient to use.
Accordingly, there is provided a cart for moving an object comprising (a) at least two fork assembly units each supporting a rotatable wheel, (b) said fork assembly units being spaced apart by at least the width of said object, (c) a spacing bar extending between said fork assembly units to stabilize them in use, (d) a frame assembly for connecting each fork assembly unit to said spacing bar, (e) a respective elongate member integral with each frame assembly, (f) one or more suction cups on each elongate member to assist in holding said object, and (g) one or more strap members on each elongate member to, in use, further assist in holding said object.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view, from the front, of an assembled two-wheel cart, Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cart from the rear, Figure 3 is a perspective view of part of the cart of Figure 2 to show greater detail, Figure 4 is a view showing the cart's components in an unassembled state, Figure 5 is a view showing a canoe positioned on a cart, and Figure 6 shows a frame member for use with a four-wheel embodiment.
Referring to figures 1 to 4, the cart includes two rotatable wheels 2 and 4 for moving the cart along the ground. Each wheel assembly is mounted on a respective interchangeable fork assembly unit 6 or 8 and comprises a plastic rim, a tube, a tire and a bearing assembly. As can be seen more clearly in figure 4 each fork assembly unit terminates in a top plate 10 having an upstanding threaded one inch shaft 12 (figure 4) and four guide pins 14. A main frame unit sits on the respective top plate 10 and comprises -the illustrated rectangular tubular-like unit 16 with a one inch hole 18 (figure 4) on the top and bottom together with four pin holes 20. A sleeve 22 (figure 1) interconnects each top and bottom hole 18. A flat bar 24 is integrally attached to the inside surface of each rectangular tubular unit 16. These are interchangeable and each flat bar 24 has four slots, such as 26, on the top and two slots on the bottom thereof. Two suction cups, such as 28, are secured to each bar 24 and, in use, operate to hinder or prevent movement of an object, such as a canoe, during transportation. As will be appreciated, movement can eventually result in damage to a canoe or kayak.
Load straps, such as 30, are secured to the respective bar 24 through the slots 26 in the top and bottom of bar 24. These, in use, when fastened around the object, help to stabilize and hold the object on the cart. Four straps are provided on the top of bar 24 and two on the bottom. Alternatively, two straps may be on the top and four on the bottom.
An adjustable elongate spacing bar 32 is positioned on top of the main frame units 16 and holds them and assemblies 6, 8 in a spaced-apart condition. The shafts 12 pass through a respective hole 34 in a right-angled portion 36 integral with, and forming part of, the spacing bar 32. An internally threaded cap 38 screwed on each respective shaft 12 is used to hold each rectangular tubular unit 16 and each right-angled portion 36 on a top plate 10 in a secure manner. A handle 40 is provided on each cap 38 to facilitate manual tightening of the cap on a shaft 12.
The spacing bar 32 comprises two separate lengths 42 and 44 which slide one within the other (such as 18 to 57 inches) for adjustability and stability. A
clamping mechanism 46 with handle 48 is used to clamp the two lengths 42 and 44 together. The fork assembly units 6 and 8, with wheels 2 and 4, are thus spaced apart by at least the width of the object.
In Figure 5 a canoe 45 is shown positioned on the cart.
In a second embodiment of the invention the cart is provided with four wheels, such as 2 in figure I . A different type of fork assembly unit, of inverted u-shape, is then required on each side and such a unit 50 is shown in figures 4 and 5. Two pairs of spaced-apart legs 52 and 54 are provided to facilitate mounting of the four wheels with a single upstanding threaded one inch shaft 56. One wheel can then be rotatably supported between legs 52 and another wheel between legs 54. With one unit 50 on each side of the cart, a four-wheel cart is thus provided.
When used, for example, with a canoe to form a canoe assembly, certain parts, such as 24, and 44, may be left in position on the canoe and assemblies 6, 8 etc. stored in the canoe when in the water. Thus, the canoe can quickly be provided with wheels when dry land is reached. This is particularly helpful when portaging or moving the canoe to and/from a vehicle.
The cart was initially developed for use with canoes or kayaks and with the wilderness traveler and camper in mind. It also has application in a city behind a bicycle as an alternative to driving a motor vehicle to collect groceries. It could also be used as a game carrier for the hunter or the backyarder by holding a box or crate thereon. Each cart can conveniently be disassembled and placed in a mildew preventable tote bag or hung on the wall for storage when not in use.
While the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, modifications and variations of the invention may be constructed without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the following claims.
Field of the Invention This invention relates to a cart for moving an object such as a canoe, kayak, boat, box, bag, pipe etc.
There are many proposals for the construction of a cart to carry a canoe. This invention is concerned with a different cart which can be quickly assembled and is convenient to use.
Accordingly, there is provided a cart for moving an object comprising (a) at least two fork assembly units each supporting a rotatable wheel, (b) said fork assembly units being spaced apart by at least the width of said object, (c) a spacing bar extending between said fork assembly units to stabilize them in use, (d) a frame assembly for connecting each fork assembly unit to said spacing bar, (e) a respective elongate member integral with each frame assembly, (f) one or more suction cups on each elongate member to assist in holding said object, and (g) one or more strap members on each elongate member to, in use, further assist in holding said object.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view, from the front, of an assembled two-wheel cart, Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cart from the rear, Figure 3 is a perspective view of part of the cart of Figure 2 to show greater detail, Figure 4 is a view showing the cart's components in an unassembled state, Figure 5 is a view showing a canoe positioned on a cart, and Figure 6 shows a frame member for use with a four-wheel embodiment.
Referring to figures 1 to 4, the cart includes two rotatable wheels 2 and 4 for moving the cart along the ground. Each wheel assembly is mounted on a respective interchangeable fork assembly unit 6 or 8 and comprises a plastic rim, a tube, a tire and a bearing assembly. As can be seen more clearly in figure 4 each fork assembly unit terminates in a top plate 10 having an upstanding threaded one inch shaft 12 (figure 4) and four guide pins 14. A main frame unit sits on the respective top plate 10 and comprises -the illustrated rectangular tubular-like unit 16 with a one inch hole 18 (figure 4) on the top and bottom together with four pin holes 20. A sleeve 22 (figure 1) interconnects each top and bottom hole 18. A flat bar 24 is integrally attached to the inside surface of each rectangular tubular unit 16. These are interchangeable and each flat bar 24 has four slots, such as 26, on the top and two slots on the bottom thereof. Two suction cups, such as 28, are secured to each bar 24 and, in use, operate to hinder or prevent movement of an object, such as a canoe, during transportation. As will be appreciated, movement can eventually result in damage to a canoe or kayak.
Load straps, such as 30, are secured to the respective bar 24 through the slots 26 in the top and bottom of bar 24. These, in use, when fastened around the object, help to stabilize and hold the object on the cart. Four straps are provided on the top of bar 24 and two on the bottom. Alternatively, two straps may be on the top and four on the bottom.
An adjustable elongate spacing bar 32 is positioned on top of the main frame units 16 and holds them and assemblies 6, 8 in a spaced-apart condition. The shafts 12 pass through a respective hole 34 in a right-angled portion 36 integral with, and forming part of, the spacing bar 32. An internally threaded cap 38 screwed on each respective shaft 12 is used to hold each rectangular tubular unit 16 and each right-angled portion 36 on a top plate 10 in a secure manner. A handle 40 is provided on each cap 38 to facilitate manual tightening of the cap on a shaft 12.
The spacing bar 32 comprises two separate lengths 42 and 44 which slide one within the other (such as 18 to 57 inches) for adjustability and stability. A
clamping mechanism 46 with handle 48 is used to clamp the two lengths 42 and 44 together. The fork assembly units 6 and 8, with wheels 2 and 4, are thus spaced apart by at least the width of the object.
In Figure 5 a canoe 45 is shown positioned on the cart.
In a second embodiment of the invention the cart is provided with four wheels, such as 2 in figure I . A different type of fork assembly unit, of inverted u-shape, is then required on each side and such a unit 50 is shown in figures 4 and 5. Two pairs of spaced-apart legs 52 and 54 are provided to facilitate mounting of the four wheels with a single upstanding threaded one inch shaft 56. One wheel can then be rotatably supported between legs 52 and another wheel between legs 54. With one unit 50 on each side of the cart, a four-wheel cart is thus provided.
When used, for example, with a canoe to form a canoe assembly, certain parts, such as 24, and 44, may be left in position on the canoe and assemblies 6, 8 etc. stored in the canoe when in the water. Thus, the canoe can quickly be provided with wheels when dry land is reached. This is particularly helpful when portaging or moving the canoe to and/from a vehicle.
The cart was initially developed for use with canoes or kayaks and with the wilderness traveler and camper in mind. It also has application in a city behind a bicycle as an alternative to driving a motor vehicle to collect groceries. It could also be used as a game carrier for the hunter or the backyarder by holding a box or crate thereon. Each cart can conveniently be disassembled and placed in a mildew preventable tote bag or hung on the wall for storage when not in use.
While the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, modifications and variations of the invention may be constructed without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the following claims.
Claims (9)
1. A cart for moving an object comprising:
(a) at least two fork assembly units each supporting a rotatable wheel, (b) said fork assembly units being spaced apart by at least the width of said object, (c) a spacing bar extending between said fork assembly units to stabilize them in use, (d) a frame assembly for connecting each fork assembly unit to said spacing bar, (e) a respective elongate member integral with each frame assembly, (0 one or more suction cups on each elongate member to assist in holding said object, and (g) one or more strap members on each elongate member to, in use, further assist in holding said object.
(a) at least two fork assembly units each supporting a rotatable wheel, (b) said fork assembly units being spaced apart by at least the width of said object, (c) a spacing bar extending between said fork assembly units to stabilize them in use, (d) a frame assembly for connecting each fork assembly unit to said spacing bar, (e) a respective elongate member integral with each frame assembly, (0 one or more suction cups on each elongate member to assist in holding said object, and (g) one or more strap members on each elongate member to, in use, further assist in holding said object.
2. A cart according to claim 1 wherein each fork assembly unit terminates in an upstanding externally threaded shaft and each said frame assembly is a rectangular tubular unit, having apertures whereby, in use, the rectangular unit is mounted on a respective fork assembly unit with said shaft passing through said apertures.
3. A cart according to claim 2 wherein each elongate frame member has a right-angled portion with an aperture therein for said threaded shaft, in use, passing therethrough.
4. A cart according to claim 3 including an internally threaded cap is on top of said shaft to hold the fork assembly unit, the respective frame member and right-angled portion together in a secure manner.
5. A cart according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein said spacing bar comprises two separate lengths which slide one within the other for adjustability and security.
6. A cart according to claim 5 including a clamping mechanism on said space bar to clamp said two lengths together.
7. A canoe-carrying cart comprising:
(a) at least two fork assembly units each supporting a rotatable wheel, (b) said fork assembly units being spaced apart by at least the width of said canoe, (c) a spacing bar extending between said fork assembly units to stabilize them in use, (d) a frame assembly for connecting each fork assembly unit to said spacing bar, (e) a respective elongate member integral with each frame assembly, (f) one or more suction cups on each elongate member to assist in holding said canoe, (g) one or more strap members on each elongate member to, in use, further assist in holding said canoe, (h) a canoe mounted between said fork assembly units and held by said suction cups, (i) said strap members being fastened around the canoes to stabilize and hold the canoe on the cart.
(a) at least two fork assembly units each supporting a rotatable wheel, (b) said fork assembly units being spaced apart by at least the width of said canoe, (c) a spacing bar extending between said fork assembly units to stabilize them in use, (d) a frame assembly for connecting each fork assembly unit to said spacing bar, (e) a respective elongate member integral with each frame assembly, (f) one or more suction cups on each elongate member to assist in holding said canoe, (g) one or more strap members on each elongate member to, in use, further assist in holding said canoe, (h) a canoe mounted between said fork assembly units and held by said suction cups, (i) said strap members being fastened around the canoes to stabilize and hold the canoe on the cart.
8. A cart according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 whereby each fork assembly unit is of an inverted u-shape to facilitate the mounting of two rotatable wheels.
9. A canoe assembly comprising a canoe having a frame assembly on each side of the canoe, each frame assembly having a tubular-like unit, a flat bar attached to the inside surface of each frame assembly and each having a plurality of strap-receiving holes, a plurality of suction cups integral with each frame assembly for holding said canoe and a plurality of straps each extending through one or more of said holes for further holding said canoe.
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| CA 2514141 CA2514141C (en) | 2005-07-29 | 2005-07-29 | A cart for moving an object |
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| CA 2514141 CA2514141C (en) | 2005-07-29 | 2005-07-29 | A cart for moving an object |
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