Trolley
OwnerJan C. Engelbrechtinventor
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Abstract
The trolley has a collapsible structure composed of rigid or semi-rigid, typically cardboard panels. The panels can be folded relative to one another between a collapsed state in which the majority of them lie in compact, coplanar relationship and an erected state in which they define an open-topped box. A wheeled axle is connected to the structure to permit the box to wheeled over the ground. Handles are provided for carrying the structure when collapsed and for steering the trolley when erected. Also, tabs are provided that lock in suitable slots to maintain the collapsed and erected condition of the panels.
Claims16
A trolley comprising a collapsible structure, the structure comprising a series of rigid or semi-rigid planar panels which are foldable relative to one another between a collapsed state in which at least the majority of the panels lie in a coplanar, compact relationship and an erected state in which the panels define a box for accommodating articles to be transported. wheels connected to the structure for supporting the box in wheeled fashion when the panels are folded relative to one another to their erected state, and means for holding the panels releasibly in their collapsed and erected states, said box in its erected state has a rectangular cross-section and is defined by a bottom, opposed front and rear walls and opposed side walls, the front and rear walls each being made up of a plurality of coplanar, rectangular panels with fold lines between adjacent panels, the fold lines in the front and rear walls being at different elevations above the bottom wall of the box.
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