Patent ID: 9598272
Date: 2017-03-21
CPC Classifications: B66F

Claim:
1. An apparatus for transporting a load onto a raised surface, the load having a centre of gravity, the apparatus comprising: a) a frame; b) an adjustable rear wheel assembly coupled to the frame, the adjustable rear wheel assembly comprising: c) a support rear wheel assembly coupled to the frame, the support rear wheel assembly comprising at least one rear support wheel for rollingly supporting the frame, the at least one rear support wheel positioned forward of the at least one rear wheel, the at least one rear support wheel defining a rear support axis; d) an adjustable front wheel assembly coupled to the frame, the adjustable front wheel assembly comprising: e) a support front wheel assembly coupled to the frame, the support front wheel assembly comprising: e) a load support member for supporting the load, the load support member operatively coupled to the frame and moveable between an upper and a lower load support position, the load support member located below the frame and positioned so that the centre of gravity of the load being supported is located forward of the rear support axis and rearward of the front axis.