Patent ID: 6086310
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A wheeled multipurpose handtruck especially adapted to transport a cylindrical load comprising:a frame incorporating two parallel spaced tubular rails, said rails having first ends and second ends;a load-bearing platform joining said first ends of said tubular rails, said second ends defining handles;a hollow tube traversing said rails and rigidly attached thereto, said hollow tube positioned on said rails between said platform and said handles;first support means pivotally mounted in said hollow tube;arcuate crosspieces traversing between said rails and rigidly attached thereto, said arcuate crosspieces spaced at intervals between said hollow tube and said load-bearing platform;leverage enhancing means rigidly attached to said rails;second support means disposed on said leverage enhancing means; anddetachable means for retaining the cylindrical load on said frame.