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US2522894A
US2522894A US732168A US73216847A US2522894A US 2522894 A US2522894 A US 2522894A US 732168 A US732168 A US 732168A US 73216847 A US73216847 A US 73216847A US 2522894 A US2522894 A US 2522894A
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  • This invention relates to im rovements in hand-carts and more particularly to a handcart designed for use in handling milk cans and the like.
  • An important object of the present invention is-toiprovide a hand-cart of this character adapted to pickup one or more milk cans and to transport the cans from one place to another.
  • Afurther object of the invention is to provide a'hand-cart of this character including a handle formanipulating the cart in a manner to engage and elevate a milk can or similar container'and to "lower the can upon the ground without the necessity of lifting the can into position on the cart or removing the can therefrom.
  • a further object is to provide a device of this character of simple and practical construction, which is efficient and reliable in operation, relatively inexpensive to manufacture and otherwise well adapted for the purposes forwhich the same is :intended.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevational view showing a can supported in position on the cart.
  • Figure 2 is a top plan view with the can "removed therefrom.
  • Figure 3 is a side elevationa1 view showing the cart in position for liftingthe can or for discharging the can from the cart.
  • Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken substantially on a line 4 -4 of Figure 2 and showing the cart tilted forwardly and supported on the prop, and
  • Figure 5 is an enlarged front elevational view of one of the swingable can supporting yokes.
  • Figure 6 is a front elevational view.
  • the numeral 5 designates a frame generally which comprises an inverted U-shaped frame member 6 and a second U-shaped frame 1, the legs 8 of the frame member "I being positioned inwardly of the legs 9 of the frame member 6 and in spaced parallel relation with respect thereto.
  • the upper ends of the legs 8 are welded or otherwise suitably secured to the bight or top portion of the inverted frame member 6.
  • Rubber tired wheels II are positioned between the legs 8 and 9 of the respective frame mem- 2 bers and include axles ll which are journalled in plates 12 welded'or otherwise suitably secured to the rear edges of the respective legs.
  • a vertical brace I3 is positioned at the center of the top and bottom of the frame members 6 and l with the ends of the brace Welded or otherwise suitably secured to saidframe members.
  • Sleeves l4 arerotata-bly supported on the upper horizontal or bight portion of the frame member E at each side of the brace [3, the sleeves having arms l -5 welded or otherwise suitably secured adjacent the ends of the sleeves and'extending'downwardlytherefrom and with the lower endsof the arms welded to the sides of a horizontal yoke IB which has its ends extended forwardly and curved outward-lyassh'own at H.
  • a relatively larger yoke I8 is secured in a horizontal position under each of the yokes l6 by welding'its ends to the center -bracel-3 and to one of the legs-8 of the frame member 1, the closed portion of both of the yokes extending rearwardly of said frame members.
  • a U-shaped handle I9 has its ends 20 bent downwardly and welded to theiupper portion of the legs '8 of the inner frame member I, the handle extending rearwardly of th frame and inclined slightly upwardly when the frame isDO- sitioned perpendicularly as'shown in Figure I.
  • is secured ina horizontalpositiontothe upper portion of the brace I3 and is provided with a laterally extending pin 22 to which the upper end of a prop .23 is, piv tal ly connected.
  • the prop works between the sides of a U-shaped stop 24 which has its ends Welded or otherwise suitably secured to the brace 13 below the bracket 2
  • the prop 23 is positioned rearwardly of the frame and-its lower end swings outwardly in a rearward direction from the frame to engage the ground when the handle I 9 is tilted downwardly to swing the lower end of the frame forwardly as shown in Figure 4 of the drawings whereby to support the cart in an inclined position, when not in use, and with the handle elevated above the ground.
  • the handle [9 is then lowered to the position shown in Figure l which moves the wheels I 0 forwardly and thus causes an upward movement of the yoke 16 to lift the can from the ground.
  • pivotal suspension of the yoke [6 supports the can in a perpendicular position while the frames 6 and 1 swing forwardly to position the lower horizontal portion of inner frame 1 under the can and to position the lower yoke l8 behind the can to engage the lower portion of the can and to support the can in slightly rearwardly inclined position while the can is being transported by the cart.
  • the can is lowered and discharged from the cart by tilting the handle [9 upwardly and backing the cart.
  • a two-wheeled cart for containers of the class described comprising an upright frame including vertical frame members and an upper horizontal frame member, wheels journalled on said vertical frame members, upper and lower yokes carried by said frame adapted to receive the upper and lower portions of a container for supporting the container in a suspended position on the frame, means swingably supporting the upper yoke on said horizontal frame member in a freely suspended horizontal position during tilting of the frame on the wheels and said lower yoke being rigidly connected in a horizontal position to the vertical frame members, and a handle extending substantially horizontally from the upper portion of said frame.
  • a two-wheeled cart for containers of the class described comprising an upright frame including vertical frame members and an upper horizonta frame member, wheels journalled on said vertical frame members, a sleeve rotatable on the horizontal frame member, an upper yoke supported in a suspended horizontal position from said sleeve, a lower horizontal yoke rigidly connected to said vertical frame members, said yokesadapted to receive the upper and lower portions of a container for supporting the container in a suspended upright position on the frame, and

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Sept. 1950 R. E. PUTMAN 2,522,894
HANDCART FOR MILK CANS AND THE LIKE Filed March 4, 1947 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Q Fig. I.
Inventor Roy E. Pufman MWEMW Sept. 19, 1950 R. r-:. PUTMAN 2,522,894
Patented Sept. 19, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 32,522,894 HANDCART'FOR MILK CANS ANDTHE'LIKE Roy E. Pittman, SprjngfleldJflo. em onMarch 1 7 'Swie No- -3236? 4C1aims. 1
This invention relates to im rovements in hand-carts and more particularly to a handcart designed for use in handling milk cans and the like.
An important object of the present invention is-toiprovide a hand-cart of this character adapted to pickup one or more milk cans and to transport the cans from one place to another.
Afurther object of the invention is to provide a'hand-cart of this character including a handle formanipulating the cart in a manner to engage and elevate a milk can or similar container'and to "lower the can upon the ground without the necessity of lifting the can into position on the cart or removing the can therefrom.
A further object is to provide a device of this character of simple and practical construction, which is efficient and reliable in operation, relatively inexpensive to manufacture and otherwise well adapted for the purposes forwhich the same is :intended.
Other objects and advantages reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to "like parts throughout, and in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view showing a can supported in position on the cart.
Figure 2 is a top plan view with the can "removed therefrom.
Figure 3 is a side elevationa1 view showing the cart in position for liftingthe can or for discharging the can from the cart.
Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken substantially on a line 4 -4 of Figure 2 and showing the cart tilted forwardly and supported on the prop, and
Figure 5 is an enlarged front elevational view of one of the swingable can supporting yokes.
Figure 6 is a front elevational view.
Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein for the purpose of illustration I have disclosed a preferred embodiment of the invention the numeral 5 designates a frame generally which comprises an inverted U-shaped frame member 6 and a second U-shaped frame 1, the legs 8 of the frame member "I being positioned inwardly of the legs 9 of the frame member 6 and in spaced parallel relation with respect thereto. The upper ends of the legs 8 are welded or otherwise suitably secured to the bight or top portion of the inverted frame member 6.
Rubber tired wheels II] are positioned between the legs 8 and 9 of the respective frame mem- 2 bers and include axles ll which are journalled in plates 12 welded'or otherwise suitably secured to the rear edges of the respective legs.
A vertical brace I3 is positioned at the center of the top and bottom of the frame members 6 and l with the ends of the brace Welded or otherwise suitably secured to saidframe members.
Sleeves l4 arerotata-bly supported on the upper horizontal or bight portion of the frame member E at each side of the brace [3, the sleeves having arms l -5 welded or otherwise suitably secured adjacent the ends of the sleeves and'extending'downwardlytherefrom and with the lower endsof the arms welded to the sides of a horizontal yoke IB which has its ends extended forwardly and curved outward-lyassh'own at H.
A relatively larger yoke I8 is secured in a horizontal position under each of the yokes l6 by welding'its ends to the center -bracel-3 and to one of the legs-8 of the frame member 1, the closed portion of both of the yokes extending rearwardly of said frame members.
A U-shaped handle I9 has its ends 20 bent downwardly and welded to theiupper portion of the legs '8 of the inner frame member I, the handle extending rearwardly of th frame and inclined slightly upwardly when the frame isDO- sitioned perpendicularly as'shown in Figure I.
A U-shaped bracket 2| is secured ina horizontalpositiontothe upper portion of the brace I3 and is provided with a laterally extending pin 22 to which the upper end of a prop .23 is, piv tal ly connected. The prop works between the sides of a U-shaped stop 24 which has its ends Welded or otherwise suitably secured to the brace 13 below the bracket 2|. The prop 23 is positioned rearwardly of the frame and-its lower end swings outwardly in a rearward direction from the frame to engage the ground when the handle I 9 is tilted downwardly to swing the lower end of the frame forwardly as shown in Figure 4 of the drawings whereby to support the cart in an inclined position, when not in use, and with the handle elevated above the ground.
In the operation of the device and when it is desired to lift a milk can 25 or the like onto the cart the handle I9 is tilted upwardly whereby to swing the frame members 6 and l rearwardly as shown in Figure 3 of the drawings, thus lowering the yoke I 6 into a position for engaging the neck 26 of the can.
The handle [9 is then lowered to the position shown in Figure l which moves the wheels I 0 forwardly and thus causes an upward movement of the yoke 16 to lift the can from the ground. The
pivotal suspension of the yoke [6 supports the can in a perpendicular position while the frames 6 and 1 swing forwardly to position the lower horizontal portion of inner frame 1 under the can and to position the lower yoke l8 behind the can to engage the lower portion of the can and to support the can in slightly rearwardly inclined position while the can is being transported by the cart.
The can is lowered and discharged from the cart by tilting the handle [9 upwardly and backing the cart.
In view of the foregoing description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings it is believed that a clear understanding of the construction, operation and advantages of the device will be quite apparent to those skilled in this art. A more detailed description is accordingly deemed unnecessary.
It is to be understood, however, that even though there is herein shown and described a preferred embodiment of the invention the same is susceptible to certain changes fully comprehended by the spirit of the invention as herein described and the scope of the appended claims.
.. I claim:
1. A two-wheeled cart for containers of the class described and comprising an upright frame including vertical frame members and an upper horizontal frame member, wheels journalled on said vertical frame members, upper and lower yokes carried by said frame adapted to receive the upper and lower portions of a container for supporting the container in a suspended position on the frame, means swingably supporting the upper yoke on said horizontal frame member in a freely suspended horizontal position during tilting of the frame on the wheels and said lower yoke being rigidly connected in a horizontal position to the vertical frame members, and a handle extending substantially horizontally from the upper portion of said frame.
2. A two-wheeled cart for containers of the class described and comprising an upright frame including vertical frame members and an upper horizonta frame member, wheels journalled on said vertical frame members, a sleeve rotatable on the horizontal frame member, an upper yoke supported in a suspended horizontal position from said sleeve, a lower horizontal yoke rigidly connected to said vertical frame members, said yokesadapted to receive the upper and lower portions of a container for supporting the container in a suspended upright position on the frame, and
a handle extending substantially horizontally 3. A two-wheeled cart for containers of th class described and comprising an upright frame including vertical frame members and an upper horizontal frame member, wheels journalled on said vertical frame members, a sleeve rotatable on the horizontal frame member, an upper yoke sup: ported in a suspended horizontal position from said sleeve, a lower horizontal yoke rigidly connected to said vertical frame members, said yokes adapted to receive the upper and lower portions of a container for supporting the container in a suspended upright position on the frame, a handle extending substantially horizontally from the upper portion of the frame and adapted to tilt the frame on the wheels to raise and lower a container engaged in said yokes, and a prop pivoted to the upper portion of the frame for supporting the frame in a tilted position.
4. A two-wheeled cart for containers of the class described and comprising an upright frame including vertical frame members and an upper horizontal frame member, wheels journalled on said vertical frame members, a sleeve rotatable on the horizontal frame member, an upperyoke supported in a suspended horizontal position from said sleeve, a lower horizontal yoke rigidly connected to said vertical frame members, said yokes adapted to receive the upper and lower portions of a container for supporting the container in a suspended upright position on the frame, a handle extending substantially horizontally from the upper portion of the frame and adapted to tilt the frame on the wheels to raise and lower a container engaged in said yokes, and a prop pivoted to the upper portion of the frame for swinging rearwardly thereof to support the frame in a rearwardly tilted position.
ROY E. PU'IMAN.
REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:
UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 590,436 Marvel et a1. Sept. 21, 1897 878,358 Cummings Feb. 4, 1908 900,405 Markham Oct. 6, 1908' 1,124,767 Loton Jan. 12, 1915 1,356,672 Turner Oct. 26, 1920 1,787,742 Giacomini Jan. 6, 1931 2,081,504 Quick May 25, 1937 2,424,852 Rush et al July 29, 1947 2,453,246 Moksnes Nov. 9, 1948 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 177,446 Switzerland May 31, 1935
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