Patent ID: 6055704
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: B60B,Y10T

Abstract:
A caster for supporting a printing machine with respect to a surface, said caster comprising:a molded plastic body defining a first opening therethrough defining a first axis thereof, said body defining a second opening therethrough, the first axis being perpendicular to the second opening; said body defining a third opening parallel to the second opening and spaced therefrom;a pin fittable at least partially within the third opening, a distal portion of said pin engagable with the printing machine to prevent the rotation of the body about said first axis;an axle slidably fitted to the first opening of said body and rotatable about said first axis;a first wheel connected to a first end of said axle;a second wheel connected to a second end of said axle, at least one of said first wheel and said second wheel rollably cooperable with the surface;a connector slidably fitted to the second opening of said body, said connector including a first portion of a periphery thereof having first external threads thereon and including a second portion of a periphery thereof having second external threads thereon, said first external threads operably connectable to said printing machine for connection thereto; anda support operably connected to said second external threads, a distal end of said support adjustable to a position beyond at least one of said first wheel and said second wheel so that the support may separate at least one of said first wheel and said second wheel from the surface.