NZ538295A - Wheelbarrow stowage device - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for vertically storing a wheelbarrow in order to minimise storage space usage is disclosed. The device includes a mounting bracket 2 that is mounted on a support structure. A retaining member 3 is either in the form of a hook or a pivotable U-shaped member and is used to secure the lip of a wheelbarrow pan. The retaining member 3 is repositionable in a number of spaced apart apertures 13. Further embodiments include a locating member 9 for supporting the front lip of the wheelbarrow pan.

Description

6382 95 Intellectual Property Office of |V FEB 2006 R E C E I V l Ourref: GRA001 Patents Form No. 5 No. 538295 Dated: 15 February 2005 PATENTS ACT 1953 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION 40 WHEELBARROW STOWAGE DEVICE I, Grant Leslie Graham, a New Zealand citizen, of 129 Rimu Street, Maeroa, Hamilton, New Zealand, do hereby declare the invention for which I pray that a patent may be granted to me, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by 45 the following statement: 1 WHEELBARROW STOWAGE DEVICE TECHNICAL FIELD Intellectual Property Office ot «v.Z- 1 5 FEB 2006 R E C i C" This invention relates to stowage and storage devices. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a stowage device for a wheelbarrow or the like.

BACKGROUND ART Storing a wheelbarrow can often be a problem because of the size and shape of the wheelbarrow, and because wheelbarrows are commonly stored in sheds or garages where floor space can be limited.

It is a non-limiting object of the invention to provide a stowage device that overcomes at least 15 some of the abovementioned problems, or at least to provide the public with a useful choice.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to a first broad aspect of the invention there is provided a stowage device for a 20 wheelbarrow, the device including at least one mounting bracket and a wheelbarrow retaining member, the mounting bracket being adapted to be mountable to a support structure capable of supporting a wheelbarrow in a suspended position, the retaining member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is attached or releasably attachable to the bracket and the distal end is adapted with a wheelbarrow 25 securing means, in use, to engage and secure a said wheelbarrow.

Desirably the proximal end of the retaining member is pivotally mounted to the bracket and is adapted to be repositionable in a number of spaced apart mounting positions in the bracket. Additionally, the bracket is desirably provided with a spring member, which is 30 preferably shaped as a semi-elliptical or leaf spring, and such spring member is desirably positionable adjacent the proximal end of the retaining member to bear against, and thus apply tension to, the proximal end of the retaining member such that the retaining member is biased toward the said wheelbarrow. 2 The wheelbarrow securing means is desirably in the form of a hook attached to or integral with the distal end of the retaining member, and being configured and arranged, in use, to releasably engage the lip of a wheelbarrow pan.

Preferably the bracket is substantially elongate and further includes at least one wheelbarrow locating member adapted to be mountable at a predetermined spaced apart distance from the securing means adjacent the lower end of the bracket and being attached to or releasably attachable to the elongate bracket such that, in use, one side of the lip of a 10 wheelbarrow pan locates onto the locating member and the other side of the pan is securable by the retaining member. Further, the locating member is preferably adapted to be repositionable in a plurality of spaced apart mounting positions in the bracket.

Alternatively the device may include a substantially U-shaped wheelbarrow retaining 15 member, wherein the ends of the retaining member are attached or releasably attachable to the bracket, in use, to enable at least one wheelbarrow handle to be placed therethrough.

Desirably the ends of the retaining member are pivotally mounted to the bracket, and the bracket is provided with a spring member, which is preferably shaped as a semi-elliptical 20 or leaf spring, and such spring member is positionable adjacent the ends of the retaining member to bear against, and thus apply tension to, the ends of the retaining member such that the retaining member is biased toward the said wheelbarrow.

Desirably the mounting bracket is elongate and further includes at least one wheelbarrow 25 locating member adapted to be mountable at a predetermined spaced apart distance from the retaining member adjacent the lower end of the bracket and being attached, or releasably attachable, to the elongate bracket such that, in use, one side of the lip of a wheelbarrow pan locates onto the locating member and at least one wheelbarrow handle is securable by the retaining member. Preferably the locating member is adapted to be 30 repositionable in a number of spaced apart mounting positions in the bracket.

According to a second broad aspect of the invention, there is provided a stowage device for a wheelbarrow, the device including at least one mounting bracket and a wheelbarrow 3 retaining member, the mounting bracket being adapted to be mountable to a support structure capable of supporting a wheelbarrow in a suspended position, the retaining member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is attached or releasably attachable to the bracket and the distal end is adapted with a wheelbarrow 5 securing means, in use, to engage and secure a said wheelbarrow.

Desirably the proximal end of the retaining member is pivotally mounted to the bracket and is adapted to be repositionable in a number of spaced apart mounting positions in the bracket. Additionally, the bracket is desirably provided with a spring member, which is preferably shaped as a semi-elliptical or leaf spring, and such spring member is desirably positionable adjacent the proximal end of the retaining member to bear against, and thus apply tension to, the proximal end of the retaining member such that the retaining member is biased toward the said wheelbarrow.

The wheelbarrow securing means is desirably in the form of a hook attached to or integral with the distal end of the retaining member, and being configured and arranged, in use, to releasably engage the lip of a wheelbarrow pan.

Preferably the stowage device further includes at least one wheelbarrow locating member, the locating member being adapted to be mountable to a or the support structure in a spaced apart position from the securing means. The locating member is adapted, in use, to locate one end of the lip of a wheelbarrow pan with the other end of the lip of the wheelbarrow pan being retained by the retaining member.

Preferably the mounting bracket and the securing means and the locating member are made of a nylon/glass composite material.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be illustrated, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: 4 Figure 1: illustrates a front left side perspective view of a wheelbarrow stowage device according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention; Figure 2: illustrates an exploded view of figure 1; Figure 3: illustrates a right side perspective view of a mounting bracket and retaining member of a wheelbarrow stowage device according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention; Figure 4: illustrates an end view of a mounting bracket and retaining member of a wheelbarrow stowage device in an engaged position; Figure 5: illustrates an cross sectional side view of figure 3 through the centre of the mounting bracket, and retaining member in an unengaged position; Figure 5a: Figure 6: illustrates a detailed view of a tension spring; illustrates a left side perspective view of a locating member of a wheelbarrow stowage device; Figure 7: illustrates a front elevation view of a locating member of a wheelbarrow stowage device; Figure 8: illustrates a cross-sectional side view of figure 7 through section P-P; and Figure 9: illustrates a front right side exploded perspective view of a locating member of a wheelbarrow stowage device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Referring to figures 1 to 2, a wheelbarrow stowage device, generally referred to as 1, according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention, is illustrated.

The wheelbarrow stowage device 1 may be used to stow or store away a wheelbarrow (not 5 shown). More particularly, but not exclusively, the device 1 can be configured and arranged and mounted to stow a wheelbarrow off the ground.

According to a first embodiment of the invention the stowage device 1 includes a mounting bracket 2 adapted to be mountable to a support structure capable of supporting a wheelbarrow 10 in a suspended position, a retaining member 3 having a proximal end 4 and a distal end 5, wherein the proximal end 4 is attached, or releasably attachable, about a first or top end 6 of the bracket 2, and the distal end 5 is adapted with a wheelbarrow securing means 8. Desirably the stowage device 1 further includes a wheelbarrow locating member 9 configured and arranged about the second or bottom end 7 of the bracket 2.

The bracket 2 is preferably substantially planar and elongate in form, and is desirably formed from a nylon/glass composite material, although it will be appreciated that the bracket 2 can be formed from any suitable durable and resilient material capable of supporting the weight of a wheelbarrow. For example, the bracket 2 may be formed from a 20 metal, metal alloy, timber, a plastics material, or any combination thereof. The bracket 2 may be any desirable length and width, and in this non-limiting embodiment is shown as between 1 metre and 1.2 metres in length and between 50 mm and 100 mm in width.

In use, the bracket 2 can be mounted to any substantially solid surface or support structure 25 (not shown), and is preferably mounted to, for example, a wall, stud or fence post that can provide a substantially vertical surface or a surface capable of carrying the weight of a wheelbarrow. For purposes of ease of description, references herein to a wall will refer to any type of substantially vertical surface or support structure without limiting the application of the device 1 in any way. The bracket 2 is preferably mounted in a 30 substantially vertical position with the first end 6 located above the second end 7. However, it will be appreciated that the bracket 2 can be orientated and mounted in any suitable position, as required, and the device of the invention may be mounted such that a forward or backward tilt from vertical can be set. The bracket 2 is desirably elevated to maximise storage space in 6 a particular area and clear floor space for other items. It will be appreciated that the bracket 2 can be mounted to a support structure at any desired height, and typically the bracket 2 may be mounted at a height of between 300mm and 400mm using any suitable attachment means 10 including, but not limited to, screws or nails through apertures 10 in the bracket 2, or by any other suitable attachment means such as adhesive, wire, strap or otherwise.

Desirably the retaining member 3 is substantially elongate, although according to an alternative aspect of the invention the retaining member 3 may be Y-shaped or any other suitable shape capable of retaining the lip of a wheelbarrow pan. Preferably the retaining member 3 is permanently or releasably attached adjacent the first end 6 of the bracket 2. However, in an alternative embodiment of the invention the retaining member 3 can be integral with the bracket 2 and formed as an extension therefrom. The retaining member 3 is preferably made of a nylon/glass composite material, although it will be appreciated that it can be made of any other suitable durable and resilient material such as, for example only, a metal or metal alloy. Desirably the retaining member 3 is between 150 mm and 250 mm in length and 20 mm to 60 mm in width. Further, or alternatively, the retaining member 3 may be adapted with telescopic sections (not shown) allowing the length of the retaining member 3 to be adjustable and extendible towards a wheelbarrow pan. It will be seen that the retaining member 3 can alternatively be in the form of an extendible and/or flexible cord, cable or the like.

In the non-limiting embodiment of the invention as shown, the retaining member 3 is attachable to the bracket 2 by means of a slot or recess 11 provided adjacent the first end 6 of the bracket 2. An aperture 12 is provided through the proximal end 4 of thejetaining member 3 with corresponding spaced apart apertures 13 being provided on both sides of the slot 11 through the width of the bracket 2. It is seen that the retaining member 3 can be pivotally mounted to the bracket 2 by positioning the proximal end 4 of the retaining member 3 within the slot 11 such that the retaining member aperture 12 is axially aligned with one pair of bracket apertures 13. Once in position, a locating pivot pin 14 is located through one pair of bracket apertures 13 and the retaining member aperture 12 to pin the retaining member 3 to the bracket 2. Hence it can be seen that the retaining member 3 is moveable between a first position alongside the bracket 2 and a second position displaced Intellectual Prooerfv Office of nz. 2 7 MAR 2006 from the bracket 2. The proximal end 4 of the retaining member 3 is desirably rounded to further increase the pivotal movement of the retaining member 3.

Preferably the bracket 2 is provided with two or more pairs of apertures 13 in spaced apart positions along the length of the slot 11 such that the retaining member 3 can be adjusted to accommodate wheelbarrows of varying sizes and lengths. It is envisaged within an alternative aspect of the invention that the locating pin 14 may be replaced by spring loaded pip pins mounted on both sides of the slot 11 (not shown) wherein the retaining member 3 can be repositioned as required.

The distal end 5 of the retaining member 3 is adapted with a securing means 8, preferably in the form of a hook 8 configured and arranged, in use, to releasably engage and secure the lip of a wheelbarrow pan. However, it will be appreciated that the securing means 8 may be adapted to engage any portion of the wheelbarrow including, for example but not 15 limited to, the wheelbarrow handles. The hook 8 is preferably integral with the distal end 5 of the retaining member 3, but can also be attached to the retaining member 3. In addition, the hook 8 may be adapted with a clamping means (not shown) to further secure the retaining member 3 to the lip of the wheelbarrow pan.

It is seen that in the first preferred embodiment of the invention wherein the retaining member 3 is pivotally mounted to the bracket 2, the retaining member 3 can be moved between a first unengaged position away from the wheelbarrow, and a second engaged position where it can be lowered such that the hook 8 of the retaining member 3 engages and secures the lip of the wheelbarrow pan. Desirably the size and shape of the slot 11 of the bracket 2 is such 25 that the retaining member 3 can have a wide range of pivotal movement in its many unengaged positions, and in this respect the upper and lower sides of the slot may be angled toward the rear of the bracket 2.

Advantageously the proximal end 4 of the retaining member 3 may be spring loaded, in 30 use, to bias the hook 8 towards the lip of the wheelbarrow pan. According to this aspect of the invention, the bracket 2 is provided with a spring member preferably in the form of a semi-elliptical or flat or leaf spring 22 that may be shaped as a tongue as shown in figure 5 and 5a, and is configured and arranged such that the arc of the spring member 22 bears 8 against the proximal end 4 of the retaining member 3. It is envisaged that the spring member 22 is integral with the bracket 2 and formed as an extension therefrom. Alternatively the spring member 22 may be retained by the bracket 2, and in this non-limiting embodiment of the invention the spring member 22 may be made from a metal or 5 metal alloy. In use, the flat spring 22, applies tension to the retaining member 3 and consequently biases the retaining member 3 toward the said wheelbarrow. Preferably the edge 18 is shaped with a tip 19 at the apex of the edge 18a. This arrangement will cause the retaining member 3 to move toward the unengaged position when the retaining member 3 is moved upward past the tip 19 such that the spring member 22 bears against the upper 10 edge 18a. Conversely, the arrangement will cause the retaining member 3 to move toward the engaged position when the retaining member 3 is moved downward past the tip 19 such that the spring member 22 bears against the lower edge 18b, thus biasing the retaining member 3 toward the wheelbarrow pan.

The wheelbarrow locating foot or locating foot member 9 is preferably in the form of a block, and is adapted, in use, to locate the lip of a wheelbarrow pan on the upper surface 17 of the locating member 9. The locating member 9 is desirably made from a nylon/glass composite material. However, any suitable durable and resilient material sufficient to support the weight of a wheelbarrow can be substituted such as, for example only, a metal, 20 metal alloy or any combination thereof. Desirably the locating member 9 is releasably attachable adjacent the second or lower end 7 of the bracket 2, although it is envisaged within an alternative aspect of the invention that the locating member 9 may be permanently attached to the bracket 2, or else integral with the bracket 2 and formed as a suitable protrusion therefrom.

In this embodiment of the invention the locating member 9 is secured to the bracket 2 by means of a fastening member 15 extending from the proximal end of the locating member 9, wherein the fastening member 15 is inserted into a slot 16 provided in the bracket 2. Advantageously the bracket 2 is provided with a plurality of slots 16 such that the locating 30 member 9 may be repositionable in a number of spaced apart positions along the length of the bracket 2 to adjust the device 1 for different length wheelbarrows. 9 It is envisaged in this embodiment of the invention that the bracket 2 may include a single slot (not shown) extending substantially along the length of the bracket 2, and such slot may be adapted to retain and slidably mount the proximal end 4 of the retaining member 3 and fastening member 15 of the locating member 9. Such arrangement desirably allows 5 the retaining member 3 and locating member 9 to be repositionable in a number of spaced apart positions along the length of the bracket 2 and thereby enables the device 1 to be adjusted for the different distances between the opposing lips or edges of wheelbarrow pans.

The distal end of the upper surface 17 of the locating member 9 is desirably upturned towards the first end 6 of the bracket 2, in use, to support the front bead or lip of the wheelbarrow pan. Alternatively, the locating member 9 may be adapted with a recess or slot (not shown) of a suitable size and depth to receive a front portion of the lip of the wheelbarrow pan.

In operation, the wheelbarrow is preferably orientated in a tilted and substantially vertical position, preferably with the wheelbarrow pan adjacent and substantially parallel to the vertically mounted bracket 2. The front lip of the wheelbarrow pan is then located on the upper surface 17 of the locating member 9 and the retaining member 3 is extended from its unengaged position into its engaged position and subsequently lowered so that the hook 8 of the retaining member 3 engages the bead or lip at the rear of the wheelbarrow pan.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention the device includes a U-shaped retaining member (not shown) attached or releasably attachable to the first or upper surface 6 of the bracket 2. Desirably the retaining member is adjustable in a number of spaced apart positions along the length of the bracket 2 to enable the retaining member to be adjusted according to the size of the wheelbarrow pan used in association with the device 1. In operation, the wheelbarrow is preferably orientated in a vertical position with the wheelbarrow pan adjacent and substantially parallel to the vertically mounted bracket 2.

The wheelbarrow is then elevated and the front lip of the wheelbarrow pan is placed on the upper surface 17 of the locating member 9 and the U-shaped retaining member is positioned across the handles of the wheelbarrow such that the handles bear against the U-shaped retaining member. The device thus retains the wheelbarrow in a substantially vertical position against the wall or support structure. Alternatively the wheelbarrow is elevated such that the handles are positioned through the U-shaped retaining member and subsequently lowered until the front lip of the wheelbarrow pan rests on the upper surface 17 of the locating member 9.

Referring to figures 3 to 9, a wheelbarrow stowage device, generally referred as 31, according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention, is illustrated.

According to the second preferred embodiment of the invention the wheelbarrow stowage 10 device 31 includes a mounting bracket 30, a wheelbarrow retaining member 33 and wheelbarrow securing means 38 that are similar to the mounting bracket, retaining member and wheelbarrow securing means as described with reference to the mounting bracket 2, retaining member 3 and wheelbarrow securing means 8 and its associated features. Therefore, these features will not be repeated with reference to figures 3 to 9.

The mounting bracket 30 may be any desirable length and width, and in this non-limiting embodiment is shown as between 180 mm and 240 mm in length and between 50mm and 90 mm in width.

The device 31 further includes a wheelbarrow locating member 39 which is mountable to a support structure, wherein the locating member 39 is adapted to locate the lip of a wheelbarrow pan thereon to support the weight of the wheelbarrow. The locating member 39 is desirably made from a nylon/glass composite material. However, any suitable durable and resilient material sufficient to support the weight of a wheelbarrow can be 25 substituted such as, for example only, a metal, metal alloy or any combination thereof.

The locating member 39 includes a locating bracket 40 adapted to be mountable to a support structure and a locating foot 41 attached, or releasably attachable, to the locating bracket 40. Preferably the locating foot 41 is secured to the locating bracket 40 by means 30 of a fastening member 45 extending from the front of the locating bracket 40, and such fastening member 45 may be permanently attached to the locating bracket 40 or integral with the locating bracket 40 and formed as a suitable protrusion therefrom. The fastening member 45 is inserted into a slot 27 provided in the locating foot 41 corresponding to the 11 size and shape of the fastening member 45. Advantageously the locating bracket 40 may be provided with a plurality of fastening members 45 such that the locating foot 41 may be repositionable in a number of spaced apart positions on the locating bracket 40 to adjust the device 31 for different length wheelbarrows, or more particularly for different distances 5 between the opposing lips or edges of wheelbarrow pans.

Preferably the locating bracket 40 is between 180 mm and 240 mm in length and between 50 mm and 90 mm in width, and the locating foot 41 is between 75 mm and 125 mm in length, 50 mm and 90 mm in width and 35 mm to 65 mm in depth. However, any 10 desirable dimensions can be used.

Desirably the locating member 39 is mountable to a support structure by means of screws or nails through apertures 43 provided in the locating bracket 40 or both the locating bracket 40 and the locating foot 41, although other forms of attachment are envisaged such 15 as, for example only, an adhesive means. It will be appreciated that the locating member 39, in use, will be positioned and mounted at a predetermined spaced apart distance from the securing means 38 defined by the distance between the opposing lips or edges of the wheelbarrow pan so as to enable a wheelbarrow to be placed and secured between.

In operation, the locating bracket 40 is preferably mounted to a substantially vertical support or structure and the locating member 39 is mounted at a suitable predetermined spaced apart distance below, and substantially in line with, the locating bracket 30 and the securing means 38 defined by the distance between the opposing lips or edges of the wheelbarrow pan. Once the device 31 is mounted, the wheelbarrow is preferably orientated in a tilted and 25 substantially vertical position and the front lip of the wheelbarrow pan is located on the upper surface 44 of the locating member 39. The retaining member 33 is then extended from its unengaged position into its engaged position and subsequently lowered so that the securing means 38 located at the distal end of the retaining member 33 engages the bead or lip at the rear of the wheelbarrow pan.

It will be appreciated that materials used for components of the invention include any suitable and durable materials, for example only but not limited to, timber, metal, plastics materials, ceramic, rubber, glass or any combination thereof. 12 Wherein the aforegoing reference has been made to integers or components having known equivalents, then such equivalents are herein incorporated as if individually set forth. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that changes may be made to the above described embodiments of the invention without departing from the principles taught herein.

It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. Additional advantages of the present invention will become apparent for those skilled in the art after considering the principles in particular form as discussed and illustrated. Thus, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to the particular embodiments described or illustrated, but is intended to cover all alterations or modifications which are within the scope of the appended claims. 13

Claims (16)

Claims: Intellectual Property Office of N.Z. 2 7 MAR 2006 RECEIVED

1. A stowage device for a wheelbarrow, the device including at least one mounting bracket and a wheelbarrow retaining member, the mounting bracket being adapted to be mountable to a support structure capable of supporting a wheelbarrow in a suspended position, the retaining member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being attached or releasably attachable to the bracket and being adapted to be repositionable in a number of spaced apart mounting positions in the bracket, and wherein the distal end of the retaining member is adapted with a wheelbarrow securing means, in use, to engage and secure a said wheelbarrow.

2. A stowage device according to claim 1, wherein the proximal end of the retaining member is pivotally mounted to the bracket such that the retaining member is moveable between a first unengaged position and a second engaged position.

3. A stowage device according to either claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the bracket is provided with a spring member configured and arranged to be attached to or be integral with the bracket and being positionable adjacent the proximal end of the retaining member, in use, to apply tension to the retaining member to bias the retaining member toward the said wheelbarrow.

4. A stowage device according to claim 3 wherein the spring member is shaped as a semi-elliptical or leaf spring to bear against the proximal end of the retaining member.

5. A stowage device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the wheelbarrow securing means is a hook attached to or integral with the distal end of the retaining member, the hook being configured and arranged, in use, to releasably engage the lip of a wheelbarrow pan.

6. A stowage device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the mounting bracket is substantially elongate and further includes at least one wheelbarrow locating member adapted to be mountable at a predetermined spaced apart distance from the securing means adjacent the lower end of the bracket and 14 being attached to or releasably attachable to the elongate bracket such that, in use, one side of the lip of a wheelbarrow pan locates onto the locating member and the other side of the pan is securable by the retaining member.

7. A stowage device according to claim 6 wherein the locating member is adapted to be repositionable in a plurality of spaced apart mounting positions in the bracket.

8. A stowage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein the device includes at least one wheelbarrow locating member adapted to be mountable to a or the support structure in a spaced apart position from the securing means and being adapted, in use, to locate one end of the lip of a wheelbarrow pan with the other end of the lip of the wheelbarrow pan being retained by the retaining member.

9. A stowage device for a wheelbarrow, the device including at least one mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being adapted to be mountable to a support structure capable of supporting a wheelbarrow in a suspended position, and a substantially U-shaped wheelbarrow retaining member, the ends of the retaining member being attached or releasably attachable to the bracket, in use, to enable at least one wheelbarrow handle to be placed therethrough, and wherein the ends of the retaiin being adapted to be repositionable in a number of spaced apart mounting positions in the bracket, and wherein the ends of the retaining member are pivotally mounted to the bracket such that the retaining member is moveable between a first unengaged position and a second engaged position.

10. A stowage device according to claim 9 wherein the bracket is provided with a spring member configured and arranged to be attached to or be integral with the bracket and being positionable adjacent the ends of the wheelbarrow retaining member, in use, to apply tension to the retaining member to bias the retaining member toward the said wheelbarrow being positioned such that the retaining member is moved to an or said engaged position.

11. A stowage device according to claim 10 wherein the spring mem semi-elliptical or leaf spring to bear against the ends 15 „ , Intellectual Property )f the retting melABer. 2 7 MAR 2006 I RECEIVED

12. A stowage device according to any one claims 9 to 11 wherein the mounting bracket is elongate and further includes at least one wheelbarrow locating member adapted to be mountable at a predetermined spaced apart distance from the retaining member adjacent the lower end of the bracket and being attached, or releasably attachable, to the elongate bracket such that, in use, one side of the lip of a wheelbarrow pan locates onto the locating member and at least one wheelbarrow handle is securable by the retaining member.

13. A stowage device according to either claim 12 wherein the locating member is adapted to be repositionable in a number of spaced apart mounting positions in the

14. A stowage device according to any one of claims 9 to 11 wherein the device includes at least one wheelbarrow locating member adapted to be mountable to a or the support structure in a spaced apart position from the retaining member and being adapted, in use, to locate one end of the lip of a wheelbarrow pan with at least one wheelbarrow handle being retained by the retaining member.

15. A stowage device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the mounting bracket and the securing means and the locating member are made of a nylon/glass composite material.

16. A stowage device substantially as herein described with reference to any one of the accompanying drawings. bracket. GRANT LESLIE GRAHAM By his agents SCHUGH & COMPANY per: 16