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Abstract
A cart for transporting livestock equipment having a first and a second stall dividers and two dollies. The first dolly includes a horizontal member, a pair of wheels, and a pair of outer support members. The second dolly includes a horizontal member, a pair of wheels, and a pair of outer support members. To form a cart, an outer support member of the first dolly is received in one of the vertical members of the first stall divider, and the other outer support member of the first dolly is received in the opening of one of the vertical members of the second stall divider. An outer support member of the second dolly is received in the first stall divider and the outer support member of the second dolly is received in the opening of the second stall divider.
Description
- The present application claims priority to the provisional patent application identified by U.S. Ser. No. 61/259,319, filed on Nov. 9, 2009, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The inventive concept(s) disclosed herein relates generally to an apparatus and method for forming a cart, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to an apparatus and method for forming a cart by combining and utilizing dollies and livestock fan cage assemblies, extensions, chutes, and the like.
- 2. Brief Description of Related Art
- In the livestock industry, and in particularly, in the competitive field of livestock breeding and showing, a wide variety of equipment is necessary for proper maintenance and showing of the animals. Breeders and owners show their livestock at various competitions and functions, and usually transport into each location the equipment for showing and maintenance of the animals. Numerous items are used for the livestock competitions and functions, and the equipment is often large and bulky.
- During a competition, the needed equipment needs to be unloaded at the event location. This typically requires the breeder to back a trailer or truck up to the location doors and manually unload and transport the equipment into the location. The equipment must be transferred to a specific site for display and maintenance of the livestock during the event. This manual process requires a person to carry the equipment to the event site for the showing and maintenance of the animals during the event. Due to the quantity and size of the equipment, this unloading process usually takes several trips. While unloading, several other breeders and owners are typically waiting their turn to unload their equipment. This manual equipment transfer process presents problems of flow into and out of the event area and causes undesirable delay for the numerous breeders and owners waiting to unload their equipment.
- Thus, there is a need for a device to minimize the time and effort required to unload and transport the necessary equipment at livestock shows. Additionally, it is desirable to provide a means to conveniently, quickly and easily transport all the necessary equipment from the truck or trailer and into the event location.
- It is not believed that the prior art provides a satisfactory apparatus or means for transporting the necessary equipment for livestock showing and maintenance in various livestock competitions and functions. The equipment typically includes large fan cage assemblies, fans, chutes, feed, grooming supplies, and other various supplies. Although dollies are available to move many items, it is not believed that prior art dollies are available which provide the apparatus and means to simultaneously move the required equipment for livestock showing and maintenance.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art fan cage. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a prior art stall divider used in the fan cage ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a prior art L bar used in the fan cage ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a cart constructed in accordance with the present disclosure and utilizing the fan cage ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a first dolly shown connected to one stall divider and the straight ends of two L bars. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the embodiment of a first dolly shown inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a first dolly constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a second dolly shown connected to one stall divider and the corner of two L bars. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the embodiment of a second dolly shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a first dolly constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a prior art livestock chute. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a cart constructed in accordance with the present disclosure and utilizing the chute ofFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a castor assembly shown attached to the cart ofFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the castor assembly ofFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a castor assembly according to the present disclosure. -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a castor assembly according to the present disclosure. - Referring now to the drawings and in particular to
FIG. 1 , shown therein is afan cage 100 for displaying and maintaining livestock at competitions and other various functions. Thefan cage 100 is typically brought to an event in a disassembled condition via a truck or trailer, transported by hand to a specified location for the showing and maintenance of the livestock, and then reassembled as illustrated inFIG. 1 . The livestock can then be tethered to thefan cage 100 for showing and maintenance during the event. - Referring now to
FIGS. 1-3 , thefan cage 100 generally includes twostall dividers 102. Eachstall divider 102 is substantially identical in construction; therefore, only one of thestall dividers 102 will be described in detail with reference toFIG. 2 . Astall divider 102 can be used for separation of livestock at an event. Thestall divider 102 typically includes twovertical support members vertical support members top openings bottom openings stall divider 102 can also include severalhorizontal members 108 and a mesh covering 110 located between portions of thehorizontal members 108 and attached to thevertical support members fan cage 100 can function to separate the livestock and to contain bedding and other material at an event location. Although an exemplary embodiment of the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein may include thestall divider 102 as illustrated inFIG. 2 , there are many configurations of stall dividers known in the industry, which may be used with the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein. - The
fan cage 100 illustrated inFIG. 1 can also include twoL bars 112, such as theL bars 112 illustrated inFIG. 3 . EachL bar 112 preferably has a firststraight member 114 and a secondstraight member 116 joined together to form a rightangled corner 118. The firststraight member 114, the secondstraight member 116, and the rightangled corner 118 can includeopen ends L bar 112 ofFIG. 3 , there are other L bars available in the industry which may also be used with the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , thefan cage 100 can be assembled by inserting the secondstraight members 116 of twoL bars 112 into thetop openings 104 a of thestall dividers 102. Furthermore, a firststraight member 114 of anL bar 112 can connect to a secondstraight member 114 of asecond L bar 112 by inserting the end of the firststraight member 114 into theopen end 114 a of the opposing secondstraight member 114 for example. Other ways to connect the firststraight member 114 to the secondstraight member 114 may include telescoping members, or clamps, latch pins, and bolts, for example. Thefan cage 100 may also be configured withadditional L bars 112 inserted into thetop openings 104 a of the twostall dividers 102. Furthermore, thefan cage 100 may also include fans 120 (seeFIG. 3 ). Although an exemplary embodiment of the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein may include thefan cage 100 ofFIG. 1 , there are many configurations of fan cages known in the industry, which may be used in the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , an exemplary embodiment of acart 122 constructed in accordance with the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein is illustrated. Thecart 122 provides breeders and owners with improved means for transporting the equipment for showing and maintaining livestock at an event. Thus, the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein preferably allows a breeder or owner to easily form thecart 122 from the equipment used at a livestock event, such as a disassembledfan cage 100 inFIG. 1 . - After formation, the
cart 122 can also be loaded with additional equipment and supplies, such as rakes, feed, fans, and the like. Thecart 122 can then be wheeled into an event, reducing the time required to unload the equipment and eliminating manual carrying of heavy and bulky items. Furthermore, once thecart 122 reaches the designated location, the breeder or owner is then able to quickly unload materials from thecart 122, disassemble thecart 122, and reassemble the necessary equipment, such as thefan cage 100 illustrated inFIG. 1 . Additionally, the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein provides another improvement over known devices, such as conventional dollies, to carry in the necessary equipment, because once thecart 122 is disassembled, preferably little remains for a breeder or owner to store. - As illustrated in
FIG. 4 , thecart 122 can include the twostall dividers 102, at least oneL bar 112, afirst dolly 124, and asecond dolly 126. The twostall dividers 102 can form the sides of thecart 122, and theL bar 112 can be positioned between thefirst dolly 124, and thesecond dolly 126 to form a bottom of thecart 122. An exemplary embodiment includes twoL bars 112 forming a bottom of thecart 122; however, thecart 122 could be formed to accommodate any number of L bars 112. Also, thecart 122 can be formed without using any L bars 112. Furthermore, additional types of stall dividers exist in the prior art and could be used to form the sides of thecart 122. - Referring to
FIGS. 5-6 , thefirst dolly 124 is illustrated includingswivel wheels 128 attached to a firsthorizontal bar 130. AlthoughFIGS. 5-6 illustrate the use of swivel wheels, other types of wheels, such as fixed wheels, may be used with the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein. The firsthorizontal bar 130 includes a pair oftabs straight member 114 or the secondstraight members 116 of the L bars 112. Other means of fastening, such as clamps, bolts, and the like, may be used for attaching the firststraight member 114 or the secondstraight member 116 of the L bars 112 to the firsthorizontal bar 130. - The
first dolly 124 further includes a pair ofouter support members 132 attached to the firsthorizontal bar 130 preferably near each of the outer ends thereof, such that theouter support members 132 extend in a substantially vertical orientation. Theouter support members 132 can be configured to be received in thebottom opening vertical support members stall divider 102, as illustrated inFIG. 5 . Theouter support members 132 and thevertical support members latch pin 134 to be inserted through the apertures in order to secure thevertical support members outer support members 132. Thelatch pin 134 may be secured to thefirst dolly 124 via a cable, or by any other suitable means known in the art. Other means of attaching thevertical support members stall divider 102 to the firsthorizontal bar 130 may be used, including clamps, bolts, and the like, for example. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , another embodiment of afirst dolly 136 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure is illustrated. Thefirst dolly 136 can includeswivel wheels 138 attached to a firsthorizontal bar 140. AlthoughFIG. 7 illustrates the use of swivel wheels, other types of wheels, such as fixed wheels, can be used with the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein. The firsthorizontal bar 140 is preferably substantially square shaped and includes a pair of inner retainingmembers straight member 114 or the secondstraight members 116 of the L bars 112. Theinner retaining members straight member 114 or the secondstraight member 116 of the L bars 112. It will be appreciated that theinner retaining members - The
first dolly 136 further includes a pair ofouter support members 144 attached to the firsthorizontal bar 140 near each of the outer ends thereof such that theouter support members 144 extend in a substantially vertical orientation. Theouter support members 144 are configured to be received in thebottom opening vertical support members stall divider 102 in a manner similar to that ofFIG. 5 . Thefirst dolly 136 further comprises a pair of retainingmembers 146. The retainingmembers 146 can be disposed in a substantially parallel orientation to theouter support members 144, and may each have anaperture 152 adapted to receive a retaining bolt or setscrews 150 therethrough. The retainingbolt 150 is preferably disposed in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the retainingvertical members 146 and theouter support members 144. When theouter support members 144 are received in thevertical support members stall divider 102, thevertical support members outer support members 144 and the retaining vertical members 148. The retainingbolt 150 can operate to secure thevertical support member stall divider 102 to the firsthorizontal bar 140 by compressing thevertical support member stall divider 102 against theouter support member 144. Other means for securing thevertical support member - Referring to
FIGS. 8-9 , thesecond dolly 126 is illustrated to include twoswivel wheels 156 attached to a secondhorizontal bar 158. Like thefirst dolly 124, thesecond dolly 126 preferably has twoouter support members 160 extending vertically from the secondhorizontal bar 158 near the ends thereof. Theouter support members 160 can be configured to be received in thebottom opening vertical support members stall divider 102. Theouter support members 160 preferably have apertures 162 (seeFIG. 9 ) formed therein, adapted to correspond to apertures in thevertical support members vertical support members second dolly 126 with a latch pin 163 (seeFIG. 8 ). Other means of attaching thestall divider 102 to the secondhorizontal bar 158 may be used, including clamps, and bolts, for example. - The
second dolly 126 can further have a pair ofinner support members 164 attached to and extending substantially vertically from the secondhorizontal bar 158 between theouter support members 160. Theinner support members 164 can be configured to be received by the corner opening 114 a of the firststraight member 114 of theL bar 112. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , another embodiment of asecond dolly 166 of the present disclosure is illustrated. Thesecond dolly 166 is shown to include twoswivel wheels 168 attached to a secondhorizontal bar 170 having a substantially square shape. Thesecond dolly 166 preferably has twoouter support members 172 extending vertically from the secondhorizontal bar 170 near the ends thereof. Theouter support members 172 can be configured to be received in thebottom opening vertical support members stall divider 102. Theouter support members 172 preferably haveapertures 174 formed therein, adapted to correspond to apertures in thevertical support members vertical support members horizontal bar 170 with a bolt or set screw (not shown). - The
second dolly 166 further has a pair ofinner support members 175 attached to and extending substantially vertically from the secondhorizontal bar 170 between theouter support members 172. Theinner support members 175 can be configured to be received by the corner opening 114 a of the firststraight member 114 of theL bar 112. Other means of attaching thestall divider 102 to the secondhorizontal bar 170 may be used, including clamps, and bolts, for example. - Referring now to
FIG. 11 , alivestock chute 176 is illustrated. Chutes, such as thechute 176 illustrated inFIG. 11 , can be used by breeders and owners to display and hold their livestock at competitions and other various functions. Chutes, similar to fan cages, are bulky equipment and typically are be hand carried into the event. - The
chute 176 preferably includes abottom section 178 having two bottomhorizontal bars chute 176 also preferably includes atop section 184 having two tophorizontal bars horizontal bars horizontal bars chute 176 may have a pair of rearvertical support members 192 and ahead gate 194 attached at opposite ends of the bottomhorizontal bars top section 184 in an elevated relationship to thebottom section 178. Thehead gate 194 preferably has abottom bar 196, atop bar 198, twovertical bars 199, avertical bar 200, and anadjustable bar 202 to allow for the insertion of an animal's head through thevertical bars adjustable bar 202 of thehead gate 194. Thechute 176 may incorporate other horizontal and vertical bars for added support and rigidity. Although an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes thechute 176 as illustrated inFIG. 11 , there are many configurations of chutes known in the industry, which may be used in the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein. - Referring now to
FIG. 12 , another embodiment of acart 204 constructed in accordance with the present disclosure is illustrated. Thecart 204 is similar to theprevious cart 122, in that it may allow easier transportation of chutes and other equipment into an event. Thecart 204 is easily assembled, loaded with necessary equipment, and transported into an event. Thecart 204 is then unloaded, disassembled and can be stored. - As illustrated in
FIG. 12 , thecart 204 preferably includes thechute 176 ofFIG. 11 . Thechute 176 can be configured with thetop section 184 directly attached to thebottom section 178 and the pair of rearvertical support members 192 andhead gate 194 in a prone position between the bottomhorizontal bars bottom section 178. Additionally, thecart 204 includes a plurality ofcastor assemblies 206, as illustrated inFIGS. 13 and 14 . Thecastor assemblies 206 are preferably attached to the bottomhorizontal bars chute 176. Thecart 204 is illustrated as having fourcastor assemblies 206, but it will be appreciated that any number of castor assemblies may be used. - Referring now to
FIGS. 13-14 , thecastor assembly 206 includes abase plate 208, awheel assembly 210, astem 212, and avertical support plate 214. Thewheel assembly 210 is connected to thebase plate 208 in any suitable manner and may be fixed or rotatable relative to thebase plate 208. Thestem 212 extends upwardly from thebase plate 208 and can be configured to be received in anopening 216 preferably provided through the bottomhorizontal bars chute 176. With thestem 212 inserted through theopening 216, thecastor assembly 206 can be secured to thechute 176 with alatch pin 218 or other suitable fastener for example. Thelatch pin 218 can be inserted throughopenings 220 provided near the upper end of thestem 212. Thevertical support plate 214 is preferably spaced from thestem 212 such that thevertical support plate 214 engages one side of the bottomhorizontal bar castor assembly 206. - Referring now to
FIG. 15 , another embodiment of acastor assembly 222 includes abase plate 224, awheel assembly 226, avertical support plate 228, a vertical retainingmember 230, ahorizontal retaining member 232, a retainingbolt 234, and a retainingnut 236. Thewheel assembly 226 may be connected to thebase plate 224 in any suitable manner and may be fixed or rotatable relative to thebase plate 224. Thevertical support plate 228, the vertical retainingmember 230, and the retainingbolt 234 extend upwardly from thebase plate 224 and can be in a spaced apart and substantially parallel orientation, such that the vertical retainingmember 230 is disposed between thevertical support plate 228 and the retainingbolt 234. - The
horizontal retaining member 232 has a flatfirst end 238 and a flatsecond end 240 having an aperture (not shown) adapted to receive the retainingbolt 234 therethrough. Thevertical support plate 228 has aslot 244 intersecting one side thereof and adapted to receive and engage thefirst end 238 of thehorizontal retaining member 232. When thefirst end 238 of thehorizontal retaining member 232 is disposed in theslot 244, the retainingbolt 234 is inserted into the aperture (not shown), and the retainingnut 236 is tightened. Thevertical support plate 228, the vertical retainingmember 230, and thehorizontal retaining member 232 cooperate to define a substantiallyrectangular space 246 adapted to receive and retain the bottomhorizontal bars chute 176. Anoptional washer 242 may be inserted onto the retainingbolt 234 prior to inserting the retainingnut 236. - Referring now to
FIG. 16 , shown therein is another embodiment of acastor assembly 248. Thecastor assembly 248 includes abase plate 250, awheel assembly 252, avertical support plate 254, a vertical retainingmember 256, ahorizontal retaining member 258, a retainingbolt 260, and a retainingnut 262. Thewheel assembly 252 is connected to thebase plate 250 in any suitable manner and may be fixed or rotatable relative to thebase plate 250. Thevertical support plate 254, the vertical retainingmember 256, and the retainingbolt 260 extend upwardly from thebase plate 250 and are in a spaced apart and substantially parallel orientation relative to each other, such that the vertical retainingmember 256 is disposed between thevertical support plate 254 and the retainingbolt 260. Thehorizontal retaining member 258 has a flatfirst end 264, and asecond end 266 having an aperture (not shown) adapted to receive the retainingbolt 260 therethrough. Thevertical support plate 254 has afirst slot 270 and a laterally and horizontally offsetsecond slot 272 formed therein and adapted to receive thefirst end 264 of thehorizontal retaining member 258. - When the
first end 264 of thehorizontal retaining member 258 is inserted into thefirst slot 270 or thesecond slot 272, the retainingbolt 260 is inserted through the aperture (not shown), and the retainingnut 262 is tightened, thevertical support plate 254, the vertical retainingmember 256, and thehorizontal retaining member 258 cooperate to define a substantiallyrectangular space 274 adapted to receive and retain the bottomhorizontal bars 180 and/or 182 of thecart 204. Thefirst slot 270 and thesecond slot 272 of thevertical support plate 254 allow for the alternative insertion and retention of a bottomhorizontal bar 180 and/or 182 with a first size, and a second size, respectively. Anoptional washer 268 may be disposed between thehorizontal retaining member 258 and the retainingnut 262. - From the above description, it is clear that the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein is well adapted to carry out the objects and to attain the advantages mentioned herein as well as those inherent in the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein. While presently preferred embodiments of the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein have been described for purposes of this disclosure, it will be understood that numerous changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are accomplished within the spirit of the inventive concept(s) disclosed herein and defined by the appended claims.
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1. A cart for transporting equipment for showing livestock, comprising:
a first stall divider having at least two vertical members and a plurality of horizontal members interconnecting the vertical members with one another, the vertical members having an opening in at least one end thereof; and
a second stall divider having at least two vertical members and a plurality of horizontal members connecting the vertical members with one another, the vertical members of the second stall divider having an opening in at least one end thereof;
wherein the first and second stall dividers are positionable in a spaced apart, parallel relationship to define at least a portion of a livestock holding pen;
a first dolly including a horizontal member, a pair of wheels extending from a bottom side of the horizontal member, and a pair of outer support members extending upwardly from the horizontal member; and
a second dolly including a horizontal member, a pair of wheels extending from a bottom side of the horizontal member, and a pair of outer support members extending upwardly from the horizontal members,
wherein one of the outer support members of the first dolly is slidingly received in the opening of one of the vertical members of the first stall divider and the other outer support member of the first dolly is slidingly received in the opening of one of the vertical members of the second stall divider; and wherein one of the outer support members of the second dolly is slidingly received in the opening of the other vertical member of the first stall divider and the other outer support member of the second dolly is slidingly received in the opening of the other vertical member of the second stall divider, such that the first and second stall dividers are rollingly supported by the first and second dollies in a substantially parallel, spaced apart relationship to define an equipment storage space therebetween.
2. The cart of claim 1 wherein the vertical members of each of the first and second stall dividers have an opening in each end thereof, and wherein the cart further comprises:
a first L-shaped member having a first leg and a second leg, a distal end of the first leg being receivable in the opening of the upper end of the vertical member of the first stall divider; and
a second L-shaped member having a first leg and a second leg, a distal end of the second leg being receivable in the opening of the upper end of one of the vertical members of the second stall divider and a distal end of the second leg of the second L-shaped member being connectable to a distal end of the second leg of the first L-shaped bar,
wherein one of the first and second legs of the first L-shaped member extends from the first dolly to the second dolly and wherein one of the first and second legs of the second L-shaped member extends from the first dolly to the second dolly.
3. The cart of claim 2 wherein one of the first and second legs of the first L-shaped member extends upwardly from one of the first and second dollies and wherein one of the first and second legs of the second L-shaped member extends upwardly from one of the first and second dollies.
4. The cart of claim 2 wherein the first dolly further comprises:
a first retaining member connected to the upper side of the horizontal member, one of the first and second leg members of the first L-shaped member being received in the first retaining member; and
a second retaining member connected to the upper side of the horizontal member, one of the first and second leg members of the second L-shaped member being received in the second retaining member.
5. The cart of claim 2 wherein each of the first and second L-shaped members has an opening at a proximal end of one of the first and second legs, and wherein the second dolly further comprises a pair of inner support members extending upwardly from the horizontal member and positioned between the outer support members, one of the inner support members of the second dolly being slidingly received in the opening at the proximal end of one of the first and second leg members of the first L-shaped member and the other inner support member of the second dolly being slidingly received in the opening at the proximal end of one of the first and second leg members of the second L-shaped member.
6. A kit for forming a cart for transporting equipment for showing livestock, the equipment comprising:
a first stall divider having at least two vertical members and a plurality of horizontal members interconnecting the vertical members with one another, the vertical members having an opening in at least one end thereof; and
a second stall divider having at least two vertical members and a plurality of horizontal members connecting the vertical members with one another, the vertical members of the second stall divider having an opening in at least one end thereof, wherein the first and second stall dividers are positionable in a spaced apart, parallel relationship to define at least a portion of a livestock holding pen, the kit comprising:
a first dolly including a horizontal member, a pair of wheels extending from a bottom side of the horizontal member, and a pair of outer support members extending upwardly from the horizontal member;
a second dolly including a horizontal member, a pair of wheels extending from a bottom side of the horizontal member, and a pair of outer support members extending upwardly from the horizontal members,
wherein one of the outer support members of the first dolly is slidingly receivable in the opening of one of the vertical members of the first stall divider and the other outer support member of the first dolly is slidingly receivable in the opening of one of the vertical members of the second stall divider; and wherein one of the outer support members of the second dolly is slidingly receivable in the opening of the other vertical member of the first stall divider and the other outer support member of the second dolly is slidingly receivable in the opening of the other vertical member of the second stall divider, such that the first and second stall dividers are rollingly supportable by the first and second dollies in a substantially parallel, spaced apart relationship to define an equipment storage space therebetween.
7. The kit of claim 6 wherein the vertical members of each of the first and second stall dividers have an opening in each end thereof, and wherein the kit further comprises:
a first L-shaped member having a first leg and a second leg, a distal end of the first leg being receivable in the opening of the upper end of the vertical member of the first stall divider; and
a second L-shaped member having a first leg and a second leg, a distal end of the second leg being receivable in the opening of the upper end of one of the vertical members of the second stall divider and a distal end of the second leg of the second L-shaped member being connectable to a distal end of the second leg of the first L-shaped bar,
wherein one of the first and second legs of the first L-shaped member are extendable from the first dolly to the second dolly and wherein one of the first and second legs of the second L-shaped member are extendable from the first dolly to the second dolly.
8. The kit of claim 7 wherein one of the first and second legs of the first L-shaped member is extendable extend upwardly from one of the first and second dollies and wherein one of the first and second legs of the second L-shaped member is extendable upwardly from one of the first and second dollies.
9. The kit of claim 7 wherein the first dolly further comprises:
a first retaining member connectable to the upper side of the horizontal member, one of the first and second leg members of the first L-shaped member being receivable in the first retaining member; and
a second retaining member connectable to the upper side of the horizontal member, one of the first and second leg members of the second L-shaped member being receivable in the second retaining member.
10. The kit of claim 7 wherein each of the first and second L-shaped members has an opening at a proximal end of one of the first and second legs, and wherein the second dolly further comprises a pair of inner support members extending upwardly from the horizontal member and positioned between the outer support members, one of the inner support members of the second dolly being slidingly receivable in the opening at the proximal end of one of the first and second leg members of the first L-shaped member and the other inner support member of the second dolly being slidingly receivable in the opening at the proximal end of one of the first and second leg members.
11. A cart for transporting equipment for showing livestock, comprising:
a livestock chute comprising:
a bottom section having a rear end and a forward end, the bottom section having two or more bottom horizontal bars;
a top section having a rear end and a forward end, the top section having two or more horizontal bars;
at least two rear vertical support members extending between the rear end of the bottom section and the rear end of the top section in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to define a livestock receiving opening; and
a head gate extending between the forward end of the bottom section and the forward end of the top section to support such that the bottom section, the top section, the rear vertical support members, and the head gate cooperate to define an equipment storage space; and
a plurality of castor assemblies detachably attached to the bottom horizontal bars of the bottom section such that the livestock chute is rollingly supported by the castor assemblies.
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