Patent ID: 6283496
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A collapsible carrier suitable for transporting a load over rugged terrain comprising:a support frame assembly including a pair of spaced first and second side frame members, located on opposite sides of a longitudinal central axis, and cross frame members affixed on opposite ends to said side frame members having upper surfaces defining a cargo bed and opposed lower surfaces;a first member defining a pivot axis affixed to said first side member and a second member defining a second pivot axis affixed to said second side frame member, each of said pivot axes being displaced laterally outwardly and downwardly from said respective first and second side frame members and being supported by a plurality of support arms extending from said respective frame members to said first and second pivot axis defining members;a wheel support pivotally connected to each of said pivot axis;a wheel mounted on each said wheel support, said support, being pivotable from a first, use position wherein said wheels are parallel to each other and spaced apart on opposite sides of said longitudinal axis, and a second position wherein said wheels are folded overlying each other over said lower surfaces of said cargo bed,removable struts for affixing said wheels in said first position, anda handle section removably connected to said cargo bed.