Pivot Socket For A Hand Truck

Abstract

A universal pivot socket for use with a hand truck is disclosed. The pivot socket comprises a main body with a hollow interior accessible through an opening at the top, which is configured to connect directly to the hand truck. Integrally formed with the main body is a flange extending outwardly from one of its vertical faces. The protrusion includes an aperture that extends through its center and is designed to accommodate a connecting element intended to be affixed to the hand truck. The pivot socket is constructed from a plastic, plastic-like, polymer, or polymer-like material, which has a lower hardness level compared to steel or aluminum. This material choice allows for easy sliding between two-wheel and four-wheel modes and prevents the creation of scraps, scratches, or other marks along the aluminum extrusion of the hand truck.

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