Patent Publication Number: US-11040735-B1

Title: Shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system

Description:
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to the field of transportation including hand propelled vehicles, more specifically, a wheel barrow with spring mounted wheels. (B62B1/183) 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system is a cart. The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system is a manually powered rolling structure that is controlled by a single person. The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system has a dual wheel structure. The dual wheel structure further absorbs shocks that occur during the use of the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system. The combination of the dual wheel structure and the shock absorbing capability makes the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system easier to control when compared to a traditional wheelbarrow. The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system comprises an anterior chassis, a handle structure, a posterior pedestal structure, and a tank. The anterior chassis, the handle structure, and the posterior pedestal structure attach to the tank. The anterior chassis is a rolling structure that elevates the anterior region of the tank above a supporting surface. The posterior pedestal structure raises the posterior region of the tank above the supporting surface. The handle allows the person to manipulate the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system. 
     These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 
     In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system in detail, it is to be understood that the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system. 
     It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. 
         FIG. 1  is a port side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is an anterior side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is an inferior side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT 
     The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. 
     Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 3 . 
     The shock-absorbing wheel barrow suspension system  100  (hereinafter invention) is a cart. The invention  100  is a manually powered rolling structure that is controlled by a single person. The invention  100  has a dual wheel structure. The dual wheel structure further absorbs shocks that occur during the use of the invention  100 . The combination of the dual wheel structure and the shock absorbing capability makes the invention  100  easier to control when compared to a traditional wheelbarrow. The invention  100  comprises an anterior chassis  101 , a handle structure  102 , a posterior pedestal structure  103 , and a tank  104 . The anterior chassis  101 , the handle structure  102 , and the posterior pedestal structure  103  attach to the tank  104 . The anterior chassis  101  is a rolling structure that elevates the anterior region of the tank  104  above a supporting surface. The posterior pedestal structure  103  raises the posterior region of the tank  104  above the supporting surface. The handle structure  102  allows the person to manipulate the invention  100 . The tank  104  forms the containment structure of the invention  100 . 
     The tank  104  is a pan shaped structure. The tank  104  forms the superior structure of the invention  100 . The tank  104  forms a containment structure that allows the invention  100  to be used for transporting objects. 
     The anterior chassis  101  is a rolling structure. The anterior chassis  101  attaches to the exterior surface of the tank  104  and the handle structure  102 . The anterior chassis  101  forms the bow structure of the invention  100 . The anterior chassis  101  elevates the tank  104  above the supporting surface. The anterior chassis  101  rolls along the supporting surface when the handle structure  102  is used to raise the stern of the invention  100 . The anterior chassis  101  comprises a plurality of chassis structures  111 , a superior brace  112 , and an inferior brace  113 . 
     Each of the plurality of chassis structures  111  is a mechanical structure. Each of the plurality of chassis structures  111  is a structure that attaches to the forward exterior surfaces of the tank  104 . Each of the plurality of chassis structures  111  is a rolling structure of the invention  100 . Each of the plurality of chassis structures  111  enables the invention  100  to roll over the supporting surface. Each of the plurality of chassis structures  111  elevates the tank  104  above the supporting surface. The plurality of chassis structures  111  comprises a port chassis structure  141  and a starboard chassis structure  142 . 
     The port chassis structure  141  is a mechanical structure. The port chassis structure  141  is the chassis structure selected from the plurality of chassis structures  111  that supports the port side of the tank  104 . The port chassis structure  141  elevates the port side of the tank  104  above the supporting surface. The port chassis structure  141  is a rolling structure. The port chassis structure  141  forms a spring-loaded structure that absorbs transient impact forces that are applied to the port chassis structure  141  during the use of the invention  100 . The port chassis structure  141  comprises a port suspension shaft  171 , a port spring  175  mount  172 , a port wheel  176  mount  173 , a plurality of port pivots  174 , a port spring  175 , and a port wheel  176 . 
     The port suspension shaft  171  is a non-Euclidean prism structure. The port suspension shaft  171  is a rigid structure. The port suspension shaft  171  attaches the port chassis structure  141  to the forward exterior surface of the tank  104 . 
     The port spring  175  mount  172  is a non-Euclidean prism structure. The port spring  175  mount  172  is a rigid structure. The port spring  175  mount  172  is a fixed structure that forms the superior anchor point for the port spring  175 . 
     The port wheel  176  mount  173  is a prism structure. The port wheel  176  mount  173  is a rigid structure. The port wheel  176  mount  173  attaches the port wheel  176  to the balance of the port chassis structure  141  such that the port wheel  176  rotates relative to the port chassis structure  141 . The port wheel  176  mount  173  further comprises a port superior arm mount  181 , a port inferior arm mount  182 , a port superior arm  183 , a port inferior arm  184 , and a port axle arm  185 . 
     The port superior arm mount  181  is a rigid structure. The port superior arm mount  181  is a prism-shaped structure. The port superior arm mount  181  forms an anchor point on the superior brace  112  of the anterior chassis  101 . 
     The port inferior arm mount  182  is a rigid structure. The port inferior arm mount  182  is a prism-shaped structure. The port inferior arm mount  182  forms an anchor point on the superior brace  112  of the anterior chassis  101 . 
     The port superior arm  183  is a rigid structure. The port superior arm  183  is a prism-shaped structure. The port superior arm  183  is a roughly horizontally oriented structure that attaches the port axle arm  185  to the port superior arm mount  181 . 
     The port inferior arm  184  is a rigid structure. The port inferior arm  184  is a prism-shaped structure. The port inferior arm  184  is a roughly horizontally oriented structure that attaches the port axle arm  185  to the port inferior arm mount  182 . 
     The port axle arm  185  is a rigid structure. The port axle arm  185  is a prism-shaped structure. The port axle arm  185  is a roughly vertically oriented structure that attaches the port wheel  176  mount  173  to the port superior arm  183 . The port axle arm  185  is a roughly vertically oriented structure that attaches the port wheel  176  mount  173  to the port superior arm  183 . 
     Each of the plurality of port pivots  174  is a hardware item. Each of the plurality of port pivots  174  is a fastening device that attaches a first element of the port chassis structure  141  to a second element of the port chassis structure  141  such that the first element rotates relative to the second element. The plurality of port pivots  174  comprises a first port pivot  191 , a second port pivot  192 , a third port pivot  193 , and a fourth port pivot  194 . 
     The first port pivot  191  is a rotating fastening device. The first port pivot  191  is identical to the first starboard pivot  291 . The second port pivot  192  is a rotating fastening device. The second port pivot  192  is identical to the first port pivot  191 . The third port pivot  193  is a rotating fastening device. The third port pivot  193  is identical to the second port pivot  192 . The fourth port pivot  194  is a rotating fastening device. The fourth port pivot  194  is identical to the third port pivot  193 . 
     The port spring  175  is a mechanical structure. The port spring  175  forms a compression spring. The port spring  175  absorbs transient forces that are applied to the invention  100 . In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the port spring  175  is a helical coil spring. 
     The port wheel  176  is a rotating structure. The port wheel  176  transfers a portion of the load of the invention  100  to the supporting surface. The port wheel  176  allows the invention  100  to roll over the supporting surface. The wheel and the spring are defined elsewhere in this disclosure. 
     The starboard chassis structure  142  is a mechanical structure. The starboard chassis structure  142  is the chassis structure selected from the plurality of chassis structures  111  that supports the starboard side of the tank  104 . The starboard chassis structure  142  elevates the starboard side of the tank  104  above the supporting surface. The starboard chassis structure  142  is a rolling structure. The starboard chassis structure  142  forms a spring-loaded structure that absorbs transient impact forces that are applied to the starboard chassis structure  142  during the use of the invention  100 . The location of the port chassis structure  141  is to the port side of the starboard chassis structure  142 . The starboard chassis structure  142  forms a mirror image of the port chassis structure  141 . The starboard chassis structure  142  comprises a starboard suspension shaft  271 , a starboard spring  275  mount  272 , a starboard wheel  276  mount  273 , a plurality of starboard pivots  274 , a starboard spring  275 , and a starboard wheel  276 . 
     The starboard suspension shaft  271  is a non-Euclidean prism structure. The starboard suspension shaft  271  is a rigid structure. The starboard suspension shaft  271  attaches the starboard chassis structure  142  to the forward exterior surface of the tank  104 . 
     The starboard spring  275  mount  272  is a non-Euclidean prism structure. The starboard spring  275  mount  272  is a rigid structure. The starboard spring  275  mount  272  is a fixed structure that forms the superior anchor point for the starboard spring  275 . 
     The starboard wheel  276  mount  273  is a prism structure. The starboard wheel  276  mount  273  is a rigid structure. The starboard wheel  276  mount  273  attaches the starboard wheel  276  to the balance of the starboard chassis structure  142  such that the starboard wheel  276  rotates relative to the starboard chassis structure  142 . The starboard wheel  276  mount  273  further comprises a starboard superior arm mount  281 , a starboard inferior arm mount  282 , a starboard superior arm  283 , a starboard inferior arm  284 , and a starboard axle arm  285 . 
     The starboard superior arm mount  281  is a rigid structure. The starboard superior arm mount  281  is a prism-shaped structure. The starboard superior arm mount  281  forms an anchor point on the superior brace  112  of the anterior chassis  101 . 
     The starboard inferior arm mount  282  is a rigid structure. The starboard inferior arm mount  282  is a prism-shaped structure. The starboard inferior arm mount  282  forms an anchor point on the superior brace  112  of the anterior chassis  101 . 
     The starboard superior arm  283  is a rigid structure. The starboard superior arm  283  is a prism-shaped structure. The starboard superior arm  283  is a roughly horizontally oriented structure that attaches the starboard axle arm  285  to the starboard superior arm mount  281 . 
     The starboard inferior arm  284  is a rigid structure. The starboard inferior arm  284  is a prism-shaped structure. The starboard inferior arm  284  is a roughly horizontally oriented structure that attaches the starboard axle arm  285  to the starboard inferior arm mount  282 . 
     The starboard axle arm  285  is a rigid structure. The starboard axle arm  285  is a prism-shaped structure. The starboard axle arm  285  is a roughly vertically oriented structure that attaches the starboard wheel  276  mount  273  to the starboard superior arm  283 . The starboard axle arm  285  is a roughly vertically oriented structure that attaches the starboard wheel  276  mount  273  to the starboard superior arm  283 . 
     Each of the plurality of starboard pivots  274  is a hardware item. Each of the plurality of starboard pivots  274  is a fastening device that attaches a first element of the starboard chassis structure  142  to a second element of the starboard chassis structure  142  such that the first element rotates relative to the second element. The plurality of starboard pivots  274  comprises a first starboard pivot  291 , a second starboard pivot  292 , a third starboard pivot  293 , and a fourth starboard pivot  294 . 
     The first starboard pivot  291  is a rotating fastening device. The first starboard pivot  291  is identical to the first port pivot  191 . The second starboard pivot  292  is a rotating fastening device. The second starboard pivot  292  is identical to the first starboard pivot  291 . The third starboard pivot  293  is a rotating fastening device. The third starboard pivot  293  is identical to the second starboard pivot  292 . The fourth starboard pivot  294  is a rotating fastening device. The fourth starboard pivot  294  is identical to the third starboard pivot  293 . 
     The starboard spring  275  is a mechanical structure. The starboard spring  275  forms a compression spring. The starboard spring  275  absorbs transient forces that are applied to the invention  100 . In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the starboard spring  275  is a helical coil spring. 
     The starboard wheel  276  is a rotating structure. The starboard wheel  276  transfers a portion of the load of the invention  100  to the supporting surface. The starboard wheel  276  allows the invention  100  to roll over the supporting surface. The wheel and the spring are defined elsewhere in this disclosure. 
     The superior brace  112  is a prism-shaped structure. The superior brace  112  is a rigid structure. The superior brace  112  attaches the port chassis structure  141  to the starboard chassis structure  142  such that the port chassis structure  141  maintains a roughly fixed position relative to the starboard chassis structure  142  when the invention  100  rolls over the supporting surface. 
     The inferior brace  113  is a prism-shaped structure. The inferior brace  113  is a rigid structure. The inferior brace  113  attaches the port chassis structure  141  to the starboard chassis structure  142  such that the port chassis structure  141  maintains a roughly fixed position relative to the starboard chassis structure  142  when the invention  100  rolls over the supporting surface. 
     The handle structure  102  forms a grip that allows the person using the invention  100  to raise and lower the stern of the invention  100 . The handle structure  102  comprises a port shaft  121 , a starboard shaft  122 , and a handle structure  102  brace  123 . 
     The port shaft  121  is a prism-shaped structure. The port shaft  121  is a rigid structure. The port shaft  121  attaches to the exterior surface of the tank  104  along the inferior side of the tank  104 . The port shaft  121  forms a grip that allows the person using the invention  100  to raise the stern of the invention  100  above the supporting surface. The port shaft  121  comprises a port posterior end  151  and a port anterior end  152 . The port posterior end  151  is the congruent end of the prism structure of the port shaft  121  that is distal to the anterior chassis  101 . The port anterior end  152  is the congruent end of the prism structure of the port shaft  121  that is proximal to the anterior chassis  101 . 
     The starboard shaft  122  is a prism-shaped structure. The starboard shaft  122  is a rigid structure. The starboard shaft  122  attaches to the exterior surface of the tank  104  along the inferior side of the tank  104 . The starboard shaft  122  forms a grip that allows the person using the invention  100  to raise the stern of the invention  100  above the supporting surface. The position of the port shaft  121  is to the port side of the starboard shaft  122 . The starboard shaft  122  comprises a starboard posterior end  161  and a starboard anterior end  162 . The starboard posterior end  161  is the congruent end of the prism structure of the port shaft  121  that is distal to the anterior chassis  101 . The starboard anterior end  162  is the congruent end of the prism structure of the port shaft  121  that is proximal to the anterior chassis  101 . 
     The handle structure  102  brace  123  is a prism-shaped structure. The handle structure  102  brace  123  is a rigid structure. The handle structure  102  brace  123  attaches the port anterior end  152  of the port shaft  121  to the starboard anterior end  162  of the starboard shaft  122  such that the position of the port anterior end  152  relative to the starboard anterior end  162  is fixed. The port chassis structure  141  attaches to the handle structure  102  brace  123  of the handle structure  102 . The starboard chassis structure  142  attaches to the handle structure  102  brace  123  of the handle structure  102 . 
     The posterior pedestal structure  103  is a pedestal structure that attaches to the exterior surface of the tank  104 . The posterior pedestal structure  103  attaches to the aft inferior surfaces of the tank  104 . The posterior pedestal structure  103  elevates the tank  104  above the supporting surface. The posterior pedestal structure  103  comprises a port pedestal structure  131  and a starboard pedestal structure  132 . 
     The port pedestal structure  131  is a rigid structure. The port pedestal structure  131  is a U-shaped structure. The first arm of the U-shaped structure that forms the port pedestal structure  131  attaches to the exterior surface along the inferior side of the tank  104 . The second arm of the U-shaped structure that forms the port pedestal structure  131  attaches to the exterior surface along the inferior side of the tank  104 . The port pedestal structure  131  elevates the tank  104  above the supporting surface. 
     The starboard pedestal structure  132  is a rigid structure. The starboard pedestal structure  132  is a U-shaped structure. The first arm of the U-shaped structure that forms the starboard pedestal structure  132  attaches to the exterior surface along the inferior side of the tank  104 . The second arm of the U-shaped structure that forms the starboard pedestal structure  132  attaches to the exterior surface along the inferior side of the tank  104 . The starboard pedestal structure  132  elevates the tank  104  above the supporting surface. The starboard pedestal structure  132  is identical to the port pedestal structure  131 . 
     The following nine paragraphs describe the assembly of the anterior chassis  101 . 
     The inferior brace  113  attaches the inferior end of the port suspension shaft  171  to the inferior end of the starboard suspension shaft  271 . The superior brace  112  attaches the lateral face of the prism structure of the port suspension shaft  171  to the lateral face of the prism structure of the starboard suspension shaft  271 . The port suspension shaft  171  attaches to the tank  104  such that the anterior chassis  101  is suspended from the port suspension shaft  171 . The starboard suspension shaft  271  attaches to the tank  104  such that the anterior chassis  101  is suspended from the starboard suspension shaft  271 . The port spring  175  mount  172  attaches to the tank  104  such that the anterior chassis  101  is suspended from the port spring  175  mount  172 . The starboard spring  275  mount  272  attaches to the tank  104  such that the anterior chassis  101  is suspended from the starboard spring  275  mount  272 . 
     The following three paragraphs describe the assembly of the port chassis structure  141 . 
     The port spring  175  mount  172  attaches the port suspension shaft  171  to the handle structure  102  brace  123 . The port superior arm mount  181  attaches to the superior brace  112  such that the port superior arm mount  181  projects away from the superior brace  112  in the inferior direction. The port inferior arm mount  182  attaches to the inferior brace  113  such that the port inferior arm mount  182  projects away from the inferior brace  113 . The port wheel  176  mount  173  forms the portion of the axle of the port wheel  176  that attaches to the port wheel  176  mount  173 . The port spring  175  attaches the port spring  175  mount  172  to the port wheel  176  mount  173  such that the rotation of the port wheel  176  mount  173  deforms the port spring  175 . 
     The first port pivot  191  attaches an end of the port superior arm  183  to the port superior arm mount  181  such that the port superior arm  183  rotates relative to the port superior arm mount  181 . The second port pivot  192  attaches an end of the port superior arm  183  to the port axle arm  185  such that the port superior arm  183  rotates relative to the port axle arm  185 . The third port pivot  193  attaches an end of the port inferior arm  184  to the port axle arm  185  such that the port inferior arm  184  rotates relative to the port axle arm  185 . The fourth port pivot  194  attaches an end of the port inferior arm  184  to the port inferior arm mount  182  such that the port inferior arm  184  rotates relative to the port inferior arm mount  182 . 
     The port wheel  176  mount  173  specifically attaches to the lateral face of the port axle arm  185  such that the port axle arm  185  does not rotate relative to the port wheel  176  mount  173 . The port spring  175  specifically attaches to the lateral face of the port inferior arm  184  of the port wheel  176  mount  173 . 
     The following three paragraphs describe the assembly of the starboard chassis structure  142 . 
     The starboard spring  275  mount  272  attaches the starboard suspension shaft  271  to the handle structure  102  brace  123 . The starboard superior arm mount  281  attaches to the superior brace  112  such that the starboard superior arm mount  281  projects away from the superior brace  112  in the inferior direction. The starboard inferior arm mount  282  attaches to the inferior brace  113  such that the starboard inferior arm mount  282  projects away from the inferior brace  113 . The starboard wheel  276  mount  273  forms the portion of the axle of the starboard wheel  276  that attaches to the starboard wheel  276  mount  273 . The starboard spring  275  attaches the starboard spring  275  mount  272  to the starboard wheel  276  mount  273  such that the rotation of the starboard wheel  276  mount  273  deforms the starboard spring  275 . 
     The first starboard pivot  291  attaches an end of the starboard superior arm  283  to the starboard superior arm mount  281  such that the starboard superior arm  283  rotates relative to the starboard superior arm mount  281 . The second starboard pivot  292  attaches an end of the starboard superior arm  283  to the starboard axle arm  285  such that the starboard superior arm  283  rotates relative to the starboard axle arm  285 . The third starboard pivot  293  attaches an end of the starboard inferior arm  284  to the starboard axle arm  285  such that the starboard inferior arm  284  rotates relative to the starboard axle arm  285 . The fourth starboard pivot  294  attaches an end of the starboard inferior arm  284  to the starboard inferior arm mount  282  such that the starboard inferior arm  284  rotates relative to the starboard inferior arm mount  282 . 
     The starboard wheel  276  mount  273  specifically attaches to the lateral face of the starboard axle arm  285  such that the starboard axle arm  285  does not rotate relative to the starboard wheel  276  mount  273 . The starboard spring  275  specifically attaches to the lateral face of the starboard inferior arm  284  of the starboard wheel  276  mount  273 . 
     The following definitions were used in this disclosure: 
     Aft: As used in this disclosure, aft is a term that relates a first object to a second object. When the second object is closer to the stern of a vehicle, the second object is said to be aft of the first object. The term is commonly used on vessels and vehicles. 
     Anchor: As used in this disclosure, anchor means to hold an object firmly or securely. 
     Anchor Point: As used in this disclosure, an anchor point is a location to which a first object can be securely attached to a second object. 
     Anterior: As used in this disclosure, anterior is a term that is used to refer to the front side or direction of a structure. When comparing two objects, the anterior object is the object that is closer to the front of the structure. 
     Axle: As used in this disclosure, an axle is a cylindrical shaft that is inserted through the center of an object such that the object can rotate using the axle as an axis of rotation. 
     Bow: As used in this disclosure, the bow refers to the anterior side of an object, vehicle, or vessel. Specifically, the bow refers to the most forward element of the object in the direction of the primary sense of direction of the object vehicle, or vessel. 
     Brace: As used in this disclosure, a brace is a structural element that is used to support, stabilize, or otherwise steady an object. 
     Cart: As used in this disclosure, a cart is a small vehicle intended to be moved by a person. A synonym for cart is hand cart. 
     Center: As used in this disclosure, a center is a point that is: 1) the point within a circle that is equidistant from all the points of the circumference; 2) the point within a regular polygon that is equidistant from all the vertices of the regular polygon; 3) the point on a line that is equidistant from the ends of the line; 4) the point, pivot, or axis around which something revolves; or, 5) the centroid or first moment of an area or structure. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the fifth option should be used in interpreting the specification. 
     Center Axis: As used in this disclosure, the center axis is the axis of a cylinder or a prism. The center axis of a prism is the line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a pyramid refers to a line formed through the apex of the pyramid that is perpendicular to the base of the pyramid. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures share the same line they are said to be aligned. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures do not share the same line they are said to be offset. 
     Chassis: As used in this disclosure, a chassis is a wheeled structure that is used to transport an attached load. 
     Compression Spring: As used in this disclosure, a compression spring is a spring that resists forces attempting to compress the spring in the direction of the center axis of the spring. The compression spring will return to its original position when the compressive force is removed. 
     Force of Gravity: As used in this disclosure, the force of gravity refers to a vector that indicates the direction of the pull of gravity on an object at or near the surface of the earth. 
     Forward: As used in this disclosure, forward is a term that relates a first object to a second object. When the first object is closer to the bow of a vehicle, the first object is said to be forward of the second object. The term is commonly used on vessels and vehicles. See bow, aft, port, starboard, and stern 
     Grip: As used in this disclosure, a grip is an accommodation formed on or within an object that allows the object to be grasped or manipulated by a hand. 
     Handle: As used in this disclosure, a handle is an object by which a tool, object, or door is held or manipulated with the hand. 
     Hardware: As used in this disclosure, refers to one or more incidental objects: 1) that are readily and commercially available; and, 2) that are associated with the installation, operation or maintenance of a primary object. Always use incidental. 
     Helical Spring: As used in this disclosure, a helical spring is a compression spring shaped in the form of a cylindrical helix. 
     Helix: As used in this disclosure, a helix is the three-dimensional structure that would be formed by a wire that is wound uniformly around the surface of a cylinder or a cone. If the wire is wrapped around a cylinder the helix is called a cylindrical helix. If the wire is wrapped around a cone, the helix is called a conical helix. A synonym for conical helix would be a volute. 
     Horizontal: As used in this disclosure, horizontal is a directional term that refers to a direction that is either: 1) parallel to the horizon; 2) perpendicular to the local force of gravity, or, 3) parallel to a supporting surface. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the horizontal direction is always perpendicular to the vertical direction. 
     Inferior: As used in this disclosure, the term inferior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the same direction as the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Incidental: As used in this disclosure, incidental refers to a second object that is associated with a first object but that: 1) does not significantly affect the characteristics of the first object; and, 2) the function of which can be readily replaced by or substituted with a third object. 
     Lateral: As used in this disclosure, the term lateral refers to the movement of an object that is perpendicular to the primary sense of direction of an object and parallel to the horizontal plane (or perpendicular to the vertical plane). Lateral movement is always perpendicular to the anterior-posterior axis. Lateral movement is often called sideways movement. 
     Mirror Image: As used in this disclosure, a mirror image refers to a second object that is a reproduction of a first object wherein the second object is identical to the first object except that the orientation of the second object is reversed relative to the first object as if the second object has been reflected by a plane of a mirror (often called the mirror plane or plane of reflection). 
     Non-Euclidean Prism: As used in this disclosure, a non-Euclidean prism is a prism structure wherein the center axis of the prism lies on a non-Euclidean plane or is otherwise formed with a curvature. 
     Non-Euclidean Structure: As used in this disclosure, a non-Euclidean structure is a structure wherein an axis of the structure lies on a non-Euclidean plane or is otherwise formed with a curvature. 
     Not Significantly Different: As used in this disclosure, the term not significantly different compares a specified property of a first object to the corresponding property of a reference object (reference property). The specified property is considered to be not significantly different from the reference property when the absolute value of the difference between the specified property and the reference property is less than 10.0% of the reference property value. A negligible difference is considered to be not significantly different. 
     Pan: As used in this disclosure, a pan is a hollow containment structure. The pan has a shape selected from the group consisting of: a) a prism; and, b) a truncated pyramid. The pan has a single open face. The open face of the pan is often, but not always, the superior face of the pan. The open face is a surface selected from the group consisting of: a) an end of the prism structure that forms the pan; b) a lateral face of the prism structure that forms the pan, and, c) the base face of the truncated pyramid structure. A semi-enclosed pan refers to a pan wherein an end of prism structure of the pan and a portion of the lateral face of the pan is also open. 
     Pedestal: As used in this disclosure, a pedestal is an intermediary load bearing structure that that forms a load path between a supporting surface and an object, structure, or load. 
     Pivot: As used in this disclosure, a pivot is a rod or shaft around which an object rotates or swings. 
     Port: As used in this disclosure, port refers to the left side of a vehicle when a viewer is facing towards the primary sense of direction of the vehicle. 
     Posterior: As used in this disclosure, posterior is a term that is used to refer to the side of an object that is distal or in the opposite direction of the anterior side. When comparing two items, the posterior item is the item that is distal from the anterior of the object. 
     Primary Sense of Direction: As used in this disclosure, the primary sense of direction of an object refers to a vector that: 1) passes through the center of the object; and, 2) is parallel to the direction of travel when the anterior surface(s) of the object are leading the object into the direction of travel. This definition intends to align with what people would normally call the forward direction of an object. 
     Prism: As used in this disclosure, a prism is a three-dimensional geometric structure wherein: 1) the form factor of two faces of the prism are congruent; and, 2) the two congruent faces are parallel to each other. The two congruent faces are also commonly referred to as the ends of the prism. The surfaces that connect the two congruent faces are called the lateral faces. In this disclosure, when further description is required a prism will be named for the geometric or descriptive name of the form factor of the two congruent faces. If the form factor of the two corresponding faces has no clearly established or well-known geometric or descriptive name, the term irregular prism will be used. The center axis of a prism is defined as a line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a prism is otherwise analogous to the center axis of a cylinder. A prism wherein the ends are circles is commonly referred to as a cylinder. 
     Rigid Structure: As used in this disclosure, a rigid structure is a solid structure formed from an inelastic material that resists changes in shape. A rigid structure will permanently deform as it fails under a force. 
     Roughly: As used in this disclosure, roughly refers to a comparison between two objects. Roughly means that the difference between one or more parameters of the two compared objects are not significantly different. 
     Spring: As used in this disclosure, a spring is a device that is used to store mechanical energy. This mechanical energy will often be stored by: 1) deforming an elastomeric material that is used to make the device; 2) the application of a torque to a semi-rigid structure; or 3) a combination of the previous two items. 
     Starboard: As used in this disclosure, starboard refers to the right side of a vehicle when a viewer is facing towards the primary sense of direction of the vehicle. 
     Stern: As used in this disclosure, the stern refers to the posterior side of an object, vehicle, or vessel. The stern is distal from the bow along the primary sense of direction. 
     Superior: As used in this disclosure, the term superior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the opposite direction of the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Tradition: As used in this disclosure, a tradition refers to: 1) a set of thoughts or expectations regarding a subject or object; or, 2) a method of using an object; that, 3) is perceived to be widely or commonly shared across a population of people; and that, 4) is perceived to be widely or commonly shared across at least two generations within the population of people. 
     U-Shaped Structure: As used in this disclosure, a U-shaped structure refers to a three-sided structure comprising a crossbeam, a first arm, and a second arm. In a U-shaped structure, the first arm and the second arm project away from the crossbeam: 1) in the same direction; 2) at a roughly perpendicular angle to the crossbeam, and, 3) the span of the length of the first arm roughly equals the span of the length of the second arm. 
     Vehicle: As used in this disclosure, a vehicle is a device that is used for transporting passengers, goods, or equipment. The term motorized vehicle refers to a vehicle can move under power provided by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine. 
     Vertical: As used in this disclosure, vertical refers to a direction that is either: 1) perpendicular to the horizontal direction; 2) parallel to the local force of gravity; or, 3) when referring to an individual object the direction from the designated top of the individual object to the designated bottom of the individual object. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the vertical direction is always perpendicular to the horizontal direction. 
     Wheel: As used in this disclosure, a wheel is a circular object that revolves around an axle or an axis and is fixed below an object to enable it to move easily over the ground. For the purpose of this disclosure, it is assumed that a wheel can only revolve in a forward and a backward direction. Wheels are often further defined with a rim and spokes. Spokes are also commonly referred to as a wheel disk. 
     With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in  FIGS. 1 through 3  include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the invention. 
     It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.