Patent ID: 6308981
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A collapsible push cart comprising a generally U-shaped lower frame member having a first crossbar near the open end of the U and a second intermediate crossbar; a pair of front wheels having the first crossbar as a common axle; a pair of caster wheels fixed for swiveling motion to the second crossbar; a generally U-shaped main frame member pivotally attached near its open U end to the open U end of the lower frame member and having a third intermediate crossbar, the closed U end of the main frame member forming a handle for pushing the cart; and a pair of upright braces pivotally attached to the third crossbar and removable affixed to the second crossbar; anda cushion pivotally attached to the third crossbar and a selectively yieldable diagonal brace having one end pivotally attached to a central portion of the second crossbar and the other end pivotally attached to the cushion at a location remote from the third crossbar, the diagonal brace yielding to collapse the cart.