Patent ID: 6102645
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A wheeled cart for transportation and storage of cargo, said cart being of the type that can be maneuvered and guided by hand, the wheeled cart being movable on a support surface through rolling engagement on the support surface, the wheeled cart being capable of transporting cargo to and from the support surface, said wheeled cart comprises:a) a frame;b) a cargo surface held above the support surface by said frame;c) a cargo ramp for allowing transport of cargo between said cargo surface and the support surface, wherein said cargo ramp pivots between a loading position allowing transportation of said cargo between said cargo surface and the support surface, and a storage position where said ramp is held above the support surface;d) a plurality of wheels mounted to said frame, said wheels being generally below said cargo surface and capable of rolling engagement with the support surface;e) a locking assembly in engagement with said frame for adjustment between a locked position for preventing rolling movement of the cart relative to the support surface and an unlocked position to allow rolling movement of the cart upon the support surface; andf) a handle engageable with said frame to permit a person to manoeuver said wheeled cart across the support surface.