US3179270A

US3179270A - Mobile paint accessory support apparatus

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Publication number: US3179270A
Application number: US213492A
Authority: US
Inventors: Taragos Peter
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1962-07-30
Filing date: 1962-07-30
Publication date: 1965-04-20
Anticipated expiration: 1982-04-20

Description

April 20, 1965 P. TARAGos 3,179,270

MOBILE PAINT ACCESSORY SUPPORT APPARATUS Filed July so, 1962 United States Patent() 3,179,270 MGBILE PAINT ACCESSORY SUPPORT APPARATUS Y Peter Taragos, 216 20th Ave. NE., Minneapolis, Minn. Filed July 30, 1962, Ser. No. 213,492 2 Claims. (Cl. 214-372) This invention relates to mobile support apparatus for use in supporting and transporting a plurality of articles such as paint receptacles, brushes, implements and the like.

An object of this invention is to provide a novel mobile support apparatus, of simple and inexpensive construction, including a mobile frame supporting a plurality of article supporting structures arranged one upon the other for supporting a plurality of articles such as paint supplies, receptacles, implements and the like whereby a plurality of such articles are arranged for ready accessibility and transportation from one location to another.

Another object of this invention is to provide a novel and improved mobile support apparatus including a mobile frame having guide handle element and a support member aixed to the lower portion thereof for supporting a plurality of article support structures arranged one upon the other and being detachably mounted on` the mobile frame and releasably secured thereto by releasable locking means, the article supporting structures serving to support a plurality of articles such as paint receptacles, brushes, implements and the like, and wherein the lowermost of the article supporting structures is provided with wheel elements for permitting a plurality of these article support structures to be readily moved as a unit from one location to another.

A further object of this invention is to provide a novel and improved mobile support apparatus of the class described wherein a plurality of the article support structures may be utilized with a platform for forming a scaffold structure.

These and other objects and advantages of my invention will more fully appear from the following description made in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like character references refer to the same or similar parts throughout the several views, and in which:

FIG. l is a side elevational view of my invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary detail sectional View on an enlarged scale illustrating the cooperative mounting relation between adjacent article supporting structures; and

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken approximately along line S-S of FIG. 4 and looking in the direction of the arrows.

Referring now to the drawings it will be seen that one embodiment of my novel mobile support apparatus, designated generally by reference numeral is there shown. My novel mobile support apparatus 10 includes a mobile frame structure 11 which is normally oriented in upstanding relation and which includes a pair of vertical elongate frame elements 12, the latter being interconnected by rigid cross members (not shown) at longitudinally spaced points along their length. The upper terminal ends of the frame element 12 are angularly bentrto dene my guide handle portions 13, these handle portions being provided with suitable hand grips 14.

A pair of generally arcuate frame elements 15 are each secured to one of the vertical frame elements 12'and project rearwardly therefrom as best seen in FIGS. 1 and 3. It will be noted that each of these arcuate frame elements 1S is secured adjacent its upper end as by welding or the like to the median portion of its associated frame element 12 and is secured at its lower end to the lower terminal portion of the associated frame element. The

mobile frame structure 11 is also provided with side plates 16 each extending between one of the arcuate frame elements 15 and the associated vertical frame elements 12 as best seen in FIG. l.

Referring now to FIG. 3 it will be seen that the arcuate frame elements 15 are also interconnected and reentorced by stilfener or gusset plate 17 which imparts rigidity and strength to the frame structure 11.

The mobile frame structure 11 is also provided with a transversely extending axle 18 the latter being journalled for rotation in the side plates 16 and carrying at its outer end the tire mounted wheels 19. Thus it will be seen that the mobile frame structure may be readily moved from one location to another by an attendant. Rigidly aixed to the lower terminal ends of the vertical frame elements 12 and projecting forwardly therefrom is a platform or support member 20. This support member 20 is preferably formed of a rigid metallic material and is of substantially fiat generally rectangular configuration as best seen in FIG. 3.

A plurality of article supporting structures 21 are mounted upon and releasably secured to the mobile frame structure 11 for movement therewith. Each of these article supporting structures 21 is comprised of vertically spaced-apart generally rectangular open lower frame Vmembers 22 and upper frame members 23. The side elements forming the frame members of each article supporting structure is of angle cross-sectional configuration as best seen in FIGS. 4 and 5. The upper and lower frame members of each article supporting structure are interconnected at their adjacent corners by vertical post elements 24 which are also of angle construction. It will therefore be seen that the article supporting structures are of generally parallelepiped configuration and having its respective sides open.

It will also be noted that the article supporting structures 21 are arranged and constructed so that a plurality of such structures may be mounted one upon the other. To this end it will be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5 that the vertical post elements 24 project downwardly beyond the associated lower frame member 22 of the uppermost article supporting structure 21 is positioned and nicely received in snug fitting relation within the upper frame member 23 of the next adjacent lower` article supporting structure. When so mounted, the lower end of the post elements of one article supporting structure 21 will be disposed upon the horizontal flanges of the angle elements comprising the upper frame member of the next adjacent lower article supporting structure. Thus it will be seen that the articlel supporting structures 21 may be mounted one upon the other in a manner to prevent accidental disengagement from this mounted relation.

Each of the article supporting structures 21 is provided with a lower support plate or bottom 25 as best seen in FIG. 5 which may be formed of any suitable rigid material such as metal, wood or the like and which is positioned upon the horizontal flanges of the angle elements comprising the lower frame member of its associated article supporting structure. With this arrangement each of the article supporting structures can easily accommodate and very nicely support a plurality of articles such as paint receptacles, paint brushes, implements, and various other supplies and the like.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 to 3 it will be seen that each of the article supporting structures 21 are illustrated in supporting relation with regard to a relatively large box type container which normally contains a plurality of p'aint receptacles such as cans or the like. It will benoted that these relatively large containers C are of a size only slightly smaller than the volumetric space of the article supporting structures 21 but may be readily removed from supported relation upon the article supporting members through the open sides of the latter.

The lowerrnost or" the article supporting structure 2l is provided with a pluralityY of rollable support elementsY or casters 26 which permit a plurality of the article support structures 2l mounted in stacked relation to be moved as a unit from one location to another. Means are also provided for releasably securing a plurality of the article supporting structures 2l upon the mobile frame structure ll and this means includes a pair of elongate chain members 27, each having one end secured toY one of the arcuate frame elements l5 adjacent the upper nortion thereof. The free end of each of the chain members 27 is provided with a locking pin 28 and this locking pin 2S is insertable through an aperture formed in a locking plate Z9 the latter being aixed to one of the article supporting structures 2l. Each of the vertical frame elements l2 may also be suitably apertured so that when the respective locking plates 29 of the article supporting structures fil are positioned so that the apertures thereof are disposed in registering relation with the apertures in the Vertical frame elements l2, the locking pin 23 will be readily insertable therethrough to releasably lock the article supporting structures upon the mobile frame structure il. Y

It will be seen that in the embodiment illustrated, the apertures in the vertical frame elements l2 are located intermediate the ends thereof so that the article supporting structure 2l having the locking plates thereon will be positioned upon the lowermost of the article supporting structures 2l. Y

When my novel mobile support apparatus is being used to support, store and transport a plurality of paint supplies such as paint receptacles, paint brushes, implements and the like, a plurality Vof article supporting structures 2l positioned one upon the other Will be mounted and releasably locked on the mobile frame structure lll. The locking pins 2S will be inserted through the locking plates 29 and the associated vertical frame elements l2 to retain the supporting structures in mounted relation upon the lower frame. When so mounted, the rear casters of the lowermost article supporting structures 2l will be positioned upon the support member 2li and will thereby permit a user to readily move the entire apparatus from one location to another. It will be appreciated that when the interior of a building, for example, is to be painted a painter ordinarily nishes painting one room before Ymoving to the next room to be painted. The painters supplies include besides the paints, various brushes, implements and the like and these supplies ordinarily are placed within the room to be painted. ln order to provide an economy of space and to permit these supplies to be readily accessible at one specific point, it will be seen my mobile support apparatus may be completely loaded with the paint supplies including several different kinds and colors of paints so that an operator may very quickly and ellciently accomplish the painting operation.` When the painting operation in one room is completed, the painter may push the entire apparatus along with the supplies to the next room to be painted or he may readily detach a plurality of the article supporting structures 2l from the mobile frame structure 1l and move the stacked article supporting members as a unit from one location to another. It is also pointed out that the article supporting members 2li may be removed from mounted relation one upon the other and may be used to support a platform to thereby form a scaliold structure. The nested seated relation of the article supporting structures permit a vertically adjustable scaffold to be readily erected. y

From the foregoing it will be seen that I have provided a novel `mobile support apparatus including a mobile frame having a plurality of article supporting structures of generally parallelepiped conlguration mounted there-A on, the latter serving to support and store a plurality of articles of paint equipment such as paint receptacles,

brushes, implements and the like. It will be seen that through the use of my novel article supporting apparatus, the overall painting operation may be accomplished in a more eflicient manner thereby permitting a substantial saving in time and labor.

lt willA also be noted from the preceding paragraphs that the multi-functional article supporting structures of my mobile support apparatus not only serve to permit a plurality of paint supplies to be stored and readily transfered from one location to another but may also be utilized in the formation of a sturdy scallfold structure.

lt will therefore be seen that l have provided a novel mobile support apparatus, which is not only of a simple and inexpensive construction, but one which functions in a more eliicient manner than any heretofore comparable device.

lt will of course be understood that various changes may be made inthe form, details, arrangement and proportions of the various parts without departing from the scope of my invention. l

What is claimed is:

l. Mobile support apparatus for use in supporting and transporting a plurality of articles such as paint receptacles, paint implements, andthe like, said apparatus comprising a mobile frame structure normally oriented in upstanding relation comprising .a pair of spaced-apart substantially vertical parallel frame elements terminating upwardly in a pair of guide handle elements at the upper end thereof, a pair of elongate substantially parallel rear frame elements rigidly connected to and projecting rearwardly from said vertical frame elements adjacent the lower portions of the latter and having a pair of wheel members carried by said rear frame elements and supporting the frame structure for movement over a surface, p

a substantially dat support member affixed to and projecting forwardly from the lower portion of said frame structure,

a plurality of open-top article supporting structures positioned one upon the other and with the lowermost thereof being mounted upon said support member,

each of said article supporting structures including substantially rectangular, vertically spaced-apart upper and lower open frame members, said upper and lower frame members of each article supporting structures being interconnected at their respective corners by vertically extending post elements whereby each of said article supporting structures is of generally parallelepiped configuration, the lower end portions of said vertical elements of each article supporting structure being received within the confines of the upper frame member of the next adjacent lower article supporting structure,

the lowermost of said article supporting structures having a plurality of revolvable support elements aliixed to and depending from the lower frame member thereof,

and a cooperating releasable lock means on said mobile frame structure and at least one of said plurality of articles supporting structures for releasably locking said article supporting structures on said frame structure, said locking means comprising a pair of spacedapart similar apertured locking plates on one of said article lsupporting structures each disposed closely adjacent one of said vertical frame elements, and a pair of pin elements each projecting through one of said apertured locking plates and engaging said frame structure.

2. The mobile support apparatus as delined in claim l wherein each of said article supporting'structures is provided witn a bottom plate detachably mounted on the lower frame member'thereof.

(References on following page) Jagt References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,252,816 1/18 Kuehl 211--148 1,574,501 2/26 OBrien 214-372 5 1,742,738 1/ 30 Turner. 1,912,847 6/ 33 Klepel.

2,476,539 7/49 Fortin 214-380 6 FOREIGN PATENTS HUGO O. SCHULZ, Primary Examiner. GERALD M. FORLENZA, Examiner.

Claims

1. MOBILE SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR USE IN SUPPORTING AND TRANSPORTING A PLURALITY OF ARTICLES SUCH AS PAINT RECEPTACLES, PAINT IMPLEMENTS, AND THE LIKE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A MOBILE FRAME STRUCTURE NORMALLY ORIENTED IN UPSTANDING RELATION COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED-APART SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PARALLEL FRAME ELEMENTS TERMINATING UPWARDLY IN A PAIR OF GUIDE HANDLE ELEMENTS AT THE UPPER END THEREOF, A PAIR OF ELONGATE SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL REAR FRAME ELEMENS RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO AND PROJECTING REARWARDLY FROM SAID VERTICAL FRAME ELEMENTS ADJACENT THE LOWER PORTIONS OF THE LATTER AND HAVING A PAIR OF WHEEL MEMBERS CARRIED BY SAID REAR FRAME ELEMENTS AND SUPPORTING THE FRAME STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT OVER A SURFACE, A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT SUPPORT MEMBER AFFIXED TO AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID FRAME STRUCTURE, A PLURALITY OF OPEN-TOP ARTICLE SUPPORTING STRUCTURES POSITIONED ONE UPON THE OTHER AND WITH THE LOWERMOST THEREOF BEING MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER,