WO2012053953A1 - Garden wagon - Google Patents

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WO2012053953A1
WO2012053953A1 PCT/SE2011/000182 SE2011000182W WO2012053953A1 WO 2012053953 A1 WO2012053953 A1 WO 2012053953A1 SE 2011000182 W SE2011000182 W SE 2011000182W WO 2012053953 A1 WO2012053953 A1 WO 2012053953A1
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Lillie NÄSSÉN
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Naessen Lillie
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B1/00Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/10Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels
    • B62B1/12Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B1/00Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/18Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows
    • B62B1/20Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows involving parts being collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B1/00Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/18Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows
    • B62B1/20Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows involving parts being collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
    • B62B1/208Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows involving parts being collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible foldable
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2202/00Indexing codes relating to type or characteristics of transported articles
    • B62B2202/22Flexible bags, e.g. for rubbish
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2202/00Indexing codes relating to type or characteristics of transported articles
    • B62B2202/48Tools
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2202/00Indexing codes relating to type or characteristics of transported articles
    • B62B2202/50Cleaning or gardening articles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2206/00Adjustable or convertible hand-propelled vehicles or sledges
    • B62B2206/006Convertible hand-propelled vehicles or sledges

Abstract

The present invention, according to the patent application relates to a multifunctional cart (1) which may be used for a plurality of work tasks in conjunction with gardening efforts and similar tasks. The multifunctional cart (1) includes at least one frame (2) that includes at least one first gable (8) and at least one second gable (9) which essentially form a right triangle-like shape, said frame (2) also including at least one first transverse pipe (10), at least one second transverse pipe (11), preferably at least one third transverse pipe (12) and at least one ground support (7) that connect the first gable (8) with the second gable (9). The frame (2) also includes at least one first wheel (3) and at least one second wheel (4), at least one handle (5) and at least one load platform (6) connecting the lower part of the frame (2) with gables (8, 9). The present invention's unique feature is that it includes at least one load bar (18) located preferably in the top section of the cart (1) which is intended to be used as a supporting device for several different applications, said load bar (18) being articulately arranged around a rotation axis (70) in the frame (2) and including at least one locking device (22) with which the load bar (18) can be locked in different positions (angles) relative to the frame (2). The cart (1) also including at least one support bar (14) in the frame's (2) the lower section connected to the ground support (7) and that the support bar (14) is preferably articulately arranged relative to the frame (2) around at least one pivoted center of rotation (15) and that the support bar (14) is also detachable and reversible. The cart (1) further includes at least one holder (30) that is detachably arranged with a quick release to the load bar (18), said holder (30) may be arranged in at least two different positions. The cart (1) also includes at least one work table (26) including at least one work surface (27) which is detachably connected to the load bar (18). The cart (1) also includes at least one detachably arranged sieve (48) consisting of a rotating sieve (48) with which material may be sifted by a back and forth turning movement and that the rotating sieve's (48) rotational axel (49) does not correspond with the sieve's axial center (56). The cart (1) also includes at least one tool bag (43) that is detachably connected to at least one transverse pipe.

Description

Garden Wagon
Field of the Invention
The present invention concerns a multifunctional garden wagon in accordance with the claims. Background of the Invention and Prior Art
In connection with gardening and similar tasks performed outdoors, there are several different jobs, some of which can be physically demanding such as the movement of tools,
wheelbarrows, filled trash bags, fertilizer sacks, garden waste, compost and the like. These various tasks often require several different tools (equipment). The tools that are used are often needed at the same workplace at roughly the same time. Bringing along several tools at once, especially in organized form presents a problem. One alternative for a gardener or other user is to bring his or her equipment by going back and forth several times to the place where work is to be performed. This can be very demanding for all people, even fully fit and healthy persons, especially if the distance between the storage site and the work site is far. For people with some form of disability it may be difficult or even impossible to move the equipment to and from the work site.
Another alternative is to move the tools with some type of cart or vehicle. The problem with existing carts and vehicles is that they are poorly designed. Most carts are not designed in a way that allows multifunctional use and are not easy to both move and maneuver, especially for people with some form of disability such as for example diminished muscle capacity, problems with balance and so on. Traditional wheelbarrows, for example, require a considerable physical effort to move and maneuver balance when they are loaded. Moreover, wheelbarrows are difficult to load because their height above the ground is relatively high. Nor are today's wheelbarrows and carts equipped with user friendly handles or wheels to facilitate control and movement. Carts and vehicles do not generally have compartments and other storage pockets (spaces) in which different types of garden tools may be temporarily stored in. There are also no options for alternating different parts of a cart to enable it to perform various tasks in the garden such as to provide a flat plane work surface, transport of soil and garden waste, sifting (sieving) of soil and so on. Another problem, for example during gardening is that there is a need many times to perform several different tasks in close temporal proximity to each other. These different types of tasks mean that many different types of problems exist. For example, there is often a need for a work surface adjacent to the place where garden work is done. This need, for example often arises during repotting of plants and other replanting. Furthermore, there is a need for a work surface on which sorting of bulbs and the like may take place. To bring along a table or the like to and from the work site is laborious and cumbersome. There is also for example a need for the collection of garden waste in close proximity to a work surface. Known types of carts do not combine these and other features. A further problem that exists when handling soil and the like is that it needs to be sifted.
Known types of soil sieves are most often made of a frame to which at least one wire mesh or the like is secured. During sieving the sieve is shaken back and forth. Firstly, this means that considerable exertion is necessary to carry out sieving work. Secondly, it usually takes two people to shake larger sieves in an efficient manner. This work is very difficult if not impossible for people with physical disabilities. Furthermore, a sieve requires considerable space and weighs a lot which means that the sieve is usually stationary and this in turn requires that whatever is to be sieved be moved to the sieve. It is therefore difficult to move known types of sieving devices.
Another problem during gardening is that it for example takes a lot of time to clean (pick over), berries, fruits, vegetables and the like. If berries are picked by hand the berries are usually cleaned at the same time they are picked. The problem is that it takes time to pick berries by hand. Usually berries are picked with some type of tool with the consequence that unwanted organic matter accompanies the berries to a much greater extent, and this in turn results in it taking a long time to clean (pick over) the berries by hand. During the cleaning of berries, the berries' quality also deteriorates and time lapses between the actual picking and cleaning (pick over) process. Current carts do not have equipment to facilitate and streamline the picking and cleaning of berries, fruit, vegetables and similar.
There are also problems in handling for example picked fruit. After picking, fruit is usually placed in crates (boxes). Problems arise trying to place the crates in proper working height. Later, problems also arise when trying to easily and efficiently move the crates to and from the appropriate storage location. Brief Description of the Invention Concept
The main purpose of the present invention is to create a significantly improved cart intended for use for example during gardening work and the like. Another purpose of the present invention is to create a cart that can be used for several different purposes. A further purpose of the present invention is to create a cart which includes a function for sieving materials such as soil. A yet further purpose of the present invention is to create a cart which includes at least one work table. A still further purpose of the present invention is to create a cart that facilitates and streamlines the picking and cleaning of berries, fruits, vegetables and the like.
Brief Description of the Accompanying Drawings In the below detailed description of the present invention reference and references to the following figures will occur. Each respective figure is briefly described in the following figure list. Note that the figures are schematic and therefore details may have been omitted. The exemplifying embodiments shown in the figures are not limiting for the scope of protection of the present patent application. Fig. 1 shows in perspective a schematic of a multifunctional garden cart, without attachments, in accordance with a first preferred embodiment.
Fig. 2 shows in a side view a schematic of a multifunctional garden cart, without attachments, in accordance with a first preferred embodiment.
Fig. 3 shows how the handle can be turned around (reversed). Fig. 4 A shows schematically an exemplifying embodiment of a work table.
Fig. 4 B shows schematically a work table connected to the cart.
Fig. 5 A shows examples of conceivable positions of holders for a bag, sack or similar in the cart.
Fig. 5 B shows an exemplifying embodiment of a holder for a bag, sack or similar. Fig. 6 shows a cart equipped with a tool bag (satchel). Fig. 7 shows a cart equipped with a sieve. Fig. 8 shows a cart with a cleaning device. Fig. 9 A and 9 B show a cart with a transport sack.
Fig. 10 shows a cart with a wheelbarrow-like sack/leaf sack.
Fig. 11 shows a cart with a reversible support bar.
Detailed Description of the Present Invention With reference to the figures is shown a multifunctional cart 1 in accordance with the present invention. The cart includes at least one frame 2 to which at least one first wheel 3 and at least one second wheel 4 is connected. The wheels 3 and 4 may be mounted on the opposite ends of a common axel or be mounted on individual axels. The wheels are preferably arranged to be replaceable. Interchangeability of the wheels is preferably achieved with previously known technology and this is why this technique is not described in more detail in the patent application. In alternative embodiments, it is conceivable that the cart includes multiple wheels or wheel sets. The wheels may also be rotatable around a vertical axis, such as so- called castor wheels.
At least one handle 5 is also attached to the frame 2. The handle 5 is preferably connected to the cart's frame 2 with at least one bracket, which is preferably comprised of at least one quick release. In the figures is shown an embodiment of the handle, which in its one end is connected to the frame with a first quick release and in its other end is connected to the frame with a second quick release. The handle 5 may be permanently connected to the cart or detachably arranged. In one preferred embodiment the handle is reversibly arranged which is schematically shown in Fig. 3. The handle's reversibility allows the handle's height in relation to the ground to be varied by reversing the handle.
The frame 2 further includes at least one load platform (plane) 6 located in the lower part of the frame 2. The load platform 6 is preferably essentially horizontally oriented, or slightly sloping downward in the forward direction, when the cart 1 is standing up (as shown in Fig. 1 and 2). The multifunctional cart 1 further includes at least one ground support 7 or similar. In the exemplifying embodiment the ground support 7 consists of a transverse pipe or similar.
The frame 2 is preferably constructed of pipe or other metal profiles (sections). The frame 2 in the embodiment shown in the figures includes at least one first gable (side section or the like) 8 and at least one second gable (side section or the like) 9. The first gable 8 and the second gable 9 in the exemplifying embodiment shown in the figures consist of a pipe design. This gable design essentially likens a right triangle or essentially a right triangle or even a so-called obtuse triangle with the 90 degree angle or essentially 90 degree angle being found at the wheel axle. The hypotenuse side of the triangle being the pipe or similar that essentially runs between the handle 5 and the ground support 7 and even extending somewhat beyond the ground support 7. Where the hypotenuse side of the triangle converges with the handle, it curves slightly in this transition. The triangle's shortest leg being a pipe or similar essentially running between the wheel axle and the ground support 7. The triangle's other leg being a pipe or similar essentially running between the wheel axle and the handle 5. The frame further includes at least one first transverse pipe 10, profile section or the like, and at least one second transverse pipe 11, profile section or the like. The exemplifying embodiment shown in Fig. 1 includes at least one third transverse pipe 12 and at least one fourth transverse pipe 13. The frame 2 in alternative embodiments may be designed with another for the purpose suitable type of design. In alternative embodiments, all or parts of the frame 2 may be constructed of sheet metal or similar. For example, the load platform may consist of a sheet metal design (not shown in the figures). Furthermore it is also conceivable that all or part of the frame may be constructed of another for the purpose suitable material.
The frame 2 forms in its lower section at least one load platform 6 or the like. Above the load platform 6 is formed a storage space on which a load (objects) or the like can be temporarily stored (placed) or carried. The load platform 6 is preferably slightly inclined relative to the underlying surface that the cart is on when the cart stands on wheels 3 and 4 and the ground support 7. In the exemplifying embodiment of the cart 1 , the load platform 6 consists of a pipe (tubular) design that forms a rectangular or square or essentially rectangular or square shape. This pipe design may be constructed of the pipes (tubes) in the frame or be of a separate pipe (tubular) design which is connected to the frame. In alternative embodiments the load platform may be of a different for the purpose suitable design and shape.
A support bar 14 is connected to the frame's 2 the lower section. In the exemplifying embodiment the support bar's design forms a u-shape or essentially a u-shape. The support bar 14 is preferably articulately arranged relative to the frame 2 around at least one pivoted center of rotation 15 in the carts 1 transverse direction parallel or essentially parallel to the wheel axle's axial direction. In the figure, the support bar 14 is articulately and pivotally arranged in the frame 2. In the exemplifying embodiment the support bar 14 is pivotally and articulately arranged via at least one first bracket 16 and at least one second bracket 17. In an alternative embodiment of the support bar 14, shown in Fig. 10, the support bar is arranged to be detachably and reversibly arranged by 180 degrees. This reversibility has the advantage of achieving a change in the support bar's supportive properties and also the height of the load platform 6. The load platform's 6 total area is also increased by the load bar 14. Reversing the support bar 14 is advantageous if the cart's wheels are replaced by other larger wheels with the intention of increasing the cart's ground (surface) clearance. By reversing the support bar 14 its height can be varied and adjusted according to the dimension of the wheels.
The cart 1 further includes a load bar 18 located preferably in the top section of the cart 1 which is intended to be used as a supporting device for several different applications described in detail below. In the preferred embodiment the load bar 18 is articulately arranged around a rotation axis in the frame that is parallel or essentially parallel to the wheel axle's axial direction. The load bar 18 is secured to the frame with at least one first bracket 19 and at least one second bracket 20. The load bar 18 may be constructed of at least one pipe (tube) 21 or profile section, which has been bent into a u-shape or other shape suitable for the purpose. The load bar 18 is connected to an adjustment and locking device 22 with which the load bar 18 can be locked in different positions (angles) relative to the frame 2. Adjustability of the load bar's 18 angle relative to the frame 2 may be incrementally or non-incrementally arranged. In the exemplifying embodiment shown in the figures, the adjusting device is comprised of at least one pin 23 which connects to the holes 24 in an angular disc 25. The holes 24 are positioned at different angles. Thanks to this design the loading bar 18 can be locked in several fixed angles relative to the frame. This design also includes a maneuvering device for maneuvering the pin 23 into the holes 24, in which position the load bar is locked relative the frame and that maneuvering the pin out from the holes 24, in which position the load bar is free to rotate in relation to the frame. This design may consist of at least one wire connected to the end of the pin which by a knob (handle) is lengthened or shortened. The load bar 18 is preferably intended to be used to hold up different types of devices. With reference to Fig. 4 A is shown for example how at least one work table 26, including at least one work surface 27 is connected to the load bar 18. The work table 26 may be comprised of a sheet-like surface or similar which is temporarily (or permanently) connected to the load bar 18. In an exemplifying embodiment shown in Fig. 4 B, the work table 26 is comprised of a sheet of a polymeric material which, for example is vacuum formed. In the exemplifying embodiment, the table's edges are shaped so that they include spaces in which the load bar's pipe (tube) are intended to be inserted. The work table 26 (work surface 27) may further include at least one opening 28 or the like through which pickings after cleaning or similar can pass down through from the work surface to, for example a bag, sack, tote (container) or the like under the work table. The opening 28 may be closed by a removable table section 29, plug or similar. Fig. 5 A shows further how the multifunctional cart preferably includes at least one holder 30 for at least one bag, sack, tote or similar (not shown in the figures). The bag or sack may be a trash bag or garbage bag or other suitable for the purpose bag or sack. With reference to Fig. 5 B is shown an exemplifying embodiment of the holder 30 that includes at least one bag support 31 and at least one connecting element 32 with which the holder 30 is attached to the cart 1 , preferably to the load bar 18. The holder 30 may be permanently attached to the cart 1 or preferably, as shown in the exemplifying embodiment, be detachably arranged to the cart 1. To enable the holder 30 to be quickly connected to the cart, and also disconnected from the cart, the connecting element may consist of a quick release. The quick release may be made in accordance with several different varieties that are suitable for the purpose. In the
exemplifying embodiment the holder 30 is comprised of at least one frame 33 and at least one first connecting element 32 and one second connecting element 34. The holder 30 in the exemplifying embodiment is made of bar stock or similar material. The first connecting element 32 and the second connecting element 34 extend from the frame in a substantially parallel direction (in the same direction from the frame). As shown in Fig. 5 A the holder 30 in the exemplifying embodiment may either extend outward in relation to the wheels and be parallel or essentially parallel with the load bar 18 or be turned inward toward the wheels and be parallel or essentially parallel with the load bar 18.
The first connecting element 32 preferably includes at least one first set of pins 35 including at least one first pin 36 and one second pin 37. The second connecting element 34 includes preferably at least one second set of pins 38 including at least one first pin 39 and one second pin 40. The first set of pins 35 are intended to be connected to a first set of holes 41 in the load bar 18 and the second set of pins 38 are intended to be connected to a second set of holes 42 in the load bar.
The first connecting element 32 and the second connecting element 34 are preferably of a material that springs back when pressed together towards one another. By way of this design, the first connecting element 32 and the second connecting element 34 may with applied force be pushed toward each other so that the first set of pins 35 can enter into the first set of holes 41 and that the second set of pins 35 can enter into the second set of holes 42. When the applied force on the first connecting element 32 and the second connecting element 34 are released they spring back whereby the pins are inserted into the holes and thus are temporarily locked to the load bar. The bag or sack holder is arranged to be reversible so that it can be positioned in several different ways in relation to the cart. In the shown position it is directed forward in relation to the wheel axle. In the dotted position the bag/sack holder is directed rearward in relation to the wheel axle.
With reference to Fig. 6 is shown how the cart 1 further preferably includes at least one detachable tool bag 43, or other type of storage bag (satchel, case), which can be used for storage of tools and the like. The tool bag 43 in the exemplifying embodiment is hung up on a transverse pipe, strut or the like. Fig. 6 shows how the tool bag is hung up on the fourth transverse pipe 13 in the frame 2 with the first part 44 of the tool bag 43 hanging down on the one side and the second part 45 of the tool bag 43 hanging on the other side. The tool bag 43 includes on its first side (one side) at least one pouch (compartment) 46 and preferably several pouches (compartments) 46. The tool bag 43 includes on its second (other) side at least one pouch (compartment) 47 and preferably several pouches (compartments) 47. The tool bag's 43 pouch (compartment) organization and size may vary greatly within the present patent application. The tool bag 43 may also temporarily be connected to the cart, such as to the cart's frame, using a suitable for the purpose fastening element such as Velcro or other fastening element suitable for the purpose.
With reference to Fig. 7 is shown how the cart 1 in alternative embodiments includes a sieving (sifting) function. The sieving function is achieved by the cart including at least one sieve (sieving device) 48. The sieve 48 may be permanently attached to the cart 1 but the sieve 48 is preferably detachably arranged in relation to the cart 1. The sieve 48 may consist of several different types of designs. Preferably, the sieve 48 consists of a sieve that sifts via rotation or a back and forth turning or twisting (reciprocating) movement. The sieve 48 includes a rotating axel 49 to which a first gable 50 and a second gable 51 is connected. The sieve further includes at least one sieving device 52 in the form of a cylindrical mesh 53 or the like. The sieving device 52 is in its one end connected to the first gable and in its other end connected to the second gable. The sieving device 52 includes at least one opening through which soil or the like may be put in or taken out of the sieve. The opening may preferably be closed and opened. In alternative embodiments the opening and closing function of the sieve is accomplished by the sieve including at least one first sieving device in which at least one second sieving device is placed. The first and the second sieving device are rotationally arranged relative each other. Thanks to this relative rationality between the first sieving device and the second sieving device, the sieve's opening may be opened and closed. The rotating axle 49 in the sieve 48 is preferably attached in the frame via at least one first bracket 54 and preferably via at least one first bracket and at least one second bracket 55. The unique feature of the sieve 48, according to the present patent application is that the sieve's 48 rotating axel 49 does not correspond with the round sieve's axial center 56. Thereby the sieve 48 will receive an off-center design that by gravitational pull strives to return to its original position. The sieve 48 includes a maneuvering device 57 with which a rotation of the sieve may be achieved. The maneuvering device 57 in the exemplifying embodiment consists of an arm 58 which is attached to the sieve's rotating axel 49.
The arm 58 is attached to a pedal 59 via a rod 60 or the like. By pressing down the pedal 59 the sieve 48 will turn from its original position around the rotating axel 49. When force against the pedal 59 is released the sieve 48 will, thanks to its off-center design and the pull of gravity's influence on the material in the sieve 48, and the material of the sieve 48, strive to return to its original position and the pedal to return to a non-depressed position. Sieving is accomplished by a back and forth turning movement. The main advantage with the sieves design is that substantially less force is needed during sieving work than with earlier known sieving devices and sieving methods. Further, the sieve 48 with a round cross-section requires less space than a flat sieve (for sieving a corresponding volume of material).
With reference to Fig. 8 is shown how the multifunctional cart 1 in alternative embodiments includes at least one cleaning device 61 with which the cleaning (pick over) of berries, fruit, vegetables or the like may be accomplished. The cleaning device 61 in the exemplifying embodiment is intended to be connected to the cart via for example the load bar 18, the frame 2 and the handle 5. The cleaning device 61 in the exemplifying embodiment consists of a sack-like design 63 which in its bottom includes at least one sloping plane 64. Berries, fruit, vegetables or the like are for example cleaned in conjunction with that they are moved along the sloping plane. The sloping plane's slant may be adjusted by changing the load bar's angle. By way of this design the sloping plane's 64 slant may be set (adjusted) in relation to the types of berries, fruit, vegetables or similar that are to be cleaned. The cleaning device 61 further includes at least one opening 65, hole or similar through which pickings and spoiled berries or similar may be removed out of the cleaning device. The cleaning device 61 further includes at least one opening 66, hole or similar through which cleaned berries or similar may be removed from the cleaning device. The cleaning device 61 may be made of a material such as cloth or the like which is suitable for the purpose. The cleaning device 61 is preferably made of a moisture resistant material. The material should even be suitable for use in handling foodstuffs. With reference to Fig. 9 A and 9 B is shown how the multifunctional cart 1 in alternative embodiments includes a transport sack (bag) 67 which may be connected to the
multifunctional cart 1. The transport sack 67 may be used for several different purposes. For example it may be used during the gathering of twigs, branches and other objects. The transport sack 67 may even be used to hold filled trash bags when these bags are to be taken (transported) to for example recycling. In the shown embodiment the transport sack 67 is connected to the load bar or to the load bar and the support bar. The transport sack 67 includes at least one opening 68. The transport sack may be mounted with its opening 68 vertically or horizontally, depending on the function required for the work that is to be done. The transport sack 67 is preferably made of a durable and water repellent (resistant) material. In alternative embodiments the transport sack 67 may include a support bar which is intended to be put through stiffeners and lashes with plug locks. In alternative embodiments the sack may further include several stiffeners in the sack's bottom. The sack may be folded together into a flat package that can be hung up.
With reference to Fig. 10 is shown how the multifunctional cart 1 in alternative embodiments includes at least one second sack 69 which hereafter is called a wheelbarrow sack or leaf sack. With the wheelbarrow/leaf sack the multifunctional cart 1 achieves a wheelbarrow function for transport of leafs and the like. In the shown embodiment the wheelbarrow/leaf sack is connected to the frame, angular disc and the support bar. The sack is preferably made of a water repellent (resistant) and durable material. In the detailed description of the present invention, design details may have been omitted which are apparent to persons skilled in the art in the field of the invention. Such obvious design details are included to the extent necessary so that the proper and full performance of the present invention is achieved.
Even if certain preferred embodiments have been shown in more detail, variations and modifications of the device according to the present invention may become apparent for specialists in the field. All such variations and modifications are regarded as falling within the scope of the following claims. In alternative embodiments, it is conceivable that the present invention only relates to the sieve. It is further conceivable that the multifunctional cart 1 be defined as a system including at least one frame 2 with is equipped with at least one first wheel 3, at least one second wheel 4, at least one handle 5 and at least one in relation to the frame reversibly arranged load bar 16 to which at least one of several accessories may be attached. For example the accessories may consist of at least one removable tool bag which is detachably connected to the frame, at least one detachable trash bag holder, at least one work table which can be temporarily connected to the load bar and at least one sieving device which may be connected permanently or temporarily to the cart.
Advantages of the Invention With the present invention it is possible to achieve several advantages. The most important advantage is that a substantially improved cart, intended for use in gardening work and the like, is achieved. Another advantage with the present multifunctional cart is that it may be used for several different purposes such as a transport and storage device, a work table, a cleaning (pick over) device for berries, fruit, vegetables and the like and other functions. Yet another advantage with the present invention is that the cart, more specifically with the sieving accessory, may be utilized for sieving material such as soil. A further advantage with the present invention is that handicapped or functionally impaired persons are able to engage in garden work to a greater extent.

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1. Multifunctional cart (1) consisting of a frame (2) that includes at least one first gable (8) and at least one second gable (9) which essentially form a right triangle-like shape, said frame (2) also including at least one first transverse pipe (10), at least one second transverse pipe (11), preferably at least one third transverse pipe (12) and at least one ground support (7) that connect the first gable (8) with the second gable (9), said frame (2) also including at least one first wheel (3) and at least one second wheel (4), said frame (2) also including at least one handle (5), said frame (2) further including at least one load platform (6) connecting the lower part of the frame (2) with gables (8, 9) characterized by that the multifunctional cart (1) includes at least one load bar (18) located preferably in the top section of the cart (1) which is intended to be used as a supporting device for several different applications, said load bar (18) being articulately arranged around a rotation axis (70) in the frame (2) and including at least one locking device (22) with which the load bar (18) can be locked in different positions (angles) relative to the frame (2), said cart (1) also including at least one support bar (14) in the frame's (2) the lower section connected to the ground support (7) and that the support bar (14) is preferably articulately arranged relative to the frame (2) around at least one pivoted center of rotation (15) and that the support bar (14) is also detachable and reversible, said cart (1) further including at least one holder (30) that is detachably arranged with a quick release to the load bar (18), said holder (30) may be arranged in at least two different positions, said cart (1) including at least one work table (26) including at least one work surface (27) which is detachably connected to the load bar (18), said cart (1) also including at least one detachably arranged sieve (48) consist of a rotating sieve (48) with which material may be sifted by a back and forth turning movement and that the rotating sieve's (48) rotational axel (49) does not correspond with the sieve's axial center (56) said cart (1) also including at least one tool bag (43) that is detachably connected to at least one transverse pipe, said cart (1) .
2. Multifunctional cart (1) according to claim 1 characterized by that the
multifunctional cart (1) includes at least one detachably arranged transport sack (67) that is connected to the load bar (18).
3. Multifunctional cart (1) according to claim 2 characterized by that the multifunctional cart (1) includes at least one detachably arranged transport sack (67) that is connected to the load bar (18) and the support bar (14).
4. Multifunctional cart (1) according to one or more of the previous claims
characterized by that the multifunctional cart (1) includes at least one detachably arranged wheelbarrow/leaf sack (69) that is connected to the frame (2) and the support bar (14) and that the sack (69) is preferably made of a water repellent or water resistant and durable material.
5. Multifunctional cart (1) according to one or more of the previous claims
characterized by that the multifunctional cart (1) includes at least one holder (30) that includes at least one bag support (31) and at least one connecting element (32) with which the holder (30) is attached to the cart (1), preferably to the load bar (18), said holder (30) being detachably arranged to the cart (1) by way of the connecting element (32) which consists of a quick release that enables the holder (30) to be quickly connected to the cart, and also quickly disconnected from the cart (1), said holder (30) consisting of at least one frame (33) and at least one first connecting element (32) and at least one second connecting element (34) consisting of at least one first set of pins (35) and one second set of pins (38) intended to be connected to a first set of holes (41) and a second set of holes (42) in the load bar (18), said first connecting element (32) and second connecting element (34) being able to spring when pressed together.
6. Multifunctional cart (1) according to one or more of the previous claims
characterized by that the multifunctional cart (1) includes at least one cleaning device (61) with which the cleaning (pick over) of berries, fruit, vegetables or the like may be accomplished, said cleaning device (61) being connected to the cart (1) via the load bar (18) and the handle (5).
7. Multifunctional cart (1) according to claim 6 characterized by that the cleaning
device (61) consists of a sack-like design (63) which in its bottom includes at least one sloping plane (64) that includes at least one opening (65) through which pickings and spoiled berries may be removed out of the cleaning device, said cleaning device (61) further including at least one opening (66) through which cleaned berries or similar may be removed from the cleaning device (61).
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