Patent ID: 6550100
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: A45C,B60B,Y10T

Abstract:
A caster assembly adapted to provide a plurality of support configurations for supporting an object, the caster assembly comprising:a) a caster axle; b) a caster wheel rotatably mounted on the caster axle; and c) first and second support pieces mounted on the caster axle, at least one of the first and second support piece being rotatable with respect to the caster axle and with respect to the other of the first and second support pieces, the first support piece including a first support surface and a second support surface transverse to the first support surface, each of the first and second support surfaces configured to engage and support such object, the second support piece including a first support surface configured to engage and support such object, a first support configuration of the plurality of support configurations being defined by the first support surface of the first support piece and the first support surface of the second support piece engaging and supporting such object and a second support configuration of the plurality of support configuration being defined by the second support surface of the first support piece and the first support surface of the second support piece engaging and supporting such object.