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US 2013/0127136 A1Published application
Versatile, Collapsible Cart-Trailer With Modular Components
AssigneeCommonwheel Ventures, LLC
InventorsShalaby Nadia, Visentin Matteo
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Abstract
A collapsible cart-trailer includes a folding mechanism that folds the cart-trailer into a small form factor, at least two wheels, modular, and removable and compartmentalized storage. The collapsible cart-trailer is operable in a cart mode and a trailer mode. In the trailer mode, the cart-trailer may be coupled to a movable object by a collapsible, length adjustable tow bar. In the cart mode, the cart-trailer includes a collapsible handle.
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A universal multi-modal utility cart for transporting goods, comprising:
- a folding mechanism that folds the utility cart into a small form factor;
- at least two wheels;
- modular, removable and compartmentalized storage;
- wherein the utility cart is operable by multiple modes of transportation.
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A tow bar, comprising:
- a first telescopic channel;
- a first adjuster for adjusting a length and angle of the first telescopic channel and locking the first telescopic channel into place;
- a second telescopic channel;
- a second adjuster coupling the first telescopic channel to the second telescopic channel for adjusting a length and angle of the second telescopic channel and locking the second telescopic channel into place;
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- a third adjuster coupled to the second telescopic channel for adjusting a position of the tow bar,
- wherein the first telescopic channel is insertable into a hollow groove of the second telescopic channel.
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A folding mechanism, comprising:
- a collapsible handle;
- a tripod assembly coupled to the collapsible handle comprising a length-adjustable vertical extrusion and a castor assembly;
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- at least two wheels coupled to the tripod assembly;
- wherein the collapsible handle initiates length adjustment of the vertical extrusion and folding of the device, and
- wherein the at least two wheels, the castor assembly and the vertical extrusion automatically collapse when the folding mechanism is engaged.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.