US 5,687,978 A · Foldable load conveyance apparatus

Abstract

A foldable load conveyance apparatus including 1) a basic support frame assembly; 2) a pair of handle support assemblies pivotally connected to outer opposite ends of the basic support frame assembly; and 3) a collapsible support wheel assembly releasably connected to the basic support frame assembly. Each handle support assembly has a handle grip tube section with a connector member for releasable connection to an ATV. The collapsible support wheel assembly includes a pair of wheel support struts pivotally connected to the basic support frame assembly and operable to receive and support a support wheel assembly therebetween. The foldable load conveyance apparatus is operable to be collapsed into a compact condition for ease of conveyance, transporting in a vehicle, and storage; and selectively movable to a support table condition for multiple uses.

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Dependent claims

A foldable load conveyance apparatus operable to support and move a heavy load over rugged terrain, comprising:

a) a basic support frame assembly having a load beating surface;
b) a handle support assembly connected to a portion of said basic support frame assembly;
c) said handle support assembly includes spaced support arm assemblies, each having a handle grip tube section extended upwardly and generally parallel to said basic support frame assembly for ease of control and movement thereof;
d) a collapsible support wheel assembly including a wheel support assembly releasably connected to said basic support frame assembly and a support wheel assembly connected to said wheel support assembly;
e) said support wheel assembly engagable with a support surface;
f) each of said support arm assemblies having a frame connector section pivotally connected with a respective said portion of said basic support frame assembly;
and
g) said frame connector section selectively pivoted and locked by a connector link member in 1) a collapsed, storage, transport condition;
2) an assembled support table condition;
and 3) an assembled load transport condition;
h) each of said handle grip sections having an outer end portion with an all terrain vehicle connector member mounted therein;
and
i) said all terrain vehicle connector member of L-shape operable to be gasped by a user thereof to pull up an recline and restrain movement on moving down an incline;
whereby said support wheel assembly in conjunction with said handle grip tube sections achieves controlled movement of said foldable load conveyance apparatus over narrow paths and rugged terrain.

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A foldable load conveyance apparatus operable to support and move a heavy, load over rugged terrain, comprising:

a) a basic support frame assembly having a load bearing surface;
b) a handle support assembly connected to a portion of said basic support frame assembly;
c) said handle support assembly includes spaced support arm assemblies, each having a handle flip tube section extended upwardly and generally parallel to said basic support frame assembly for ease of control and movement thereof;
d) a collapsible support wheel assembly including a wheel support assembly releasably connected to said basic support frame assembly and a support wheel assembly connected to said wheel support assembly;
e) said support wheel assembly engagable with a support surface;
f) each of said support arm assemblies having a frame connector section pivotally connected with a respective said portion of said basic support frame assembly;
g) said frame connector section selectively pivoted and locked by a connector link member in 1) a collapsed, storage, transport condition;
2) an assembled support table condition;
and 3) an assembled load transport condition;
h) said wheel support assembly includes a pair of spaced wheel support struts, each having a mid wheel support section connected to said support wheel assembly;
i) said wheel support assembly includes a wheel support bracket connected to respective ones of said mid wheel support sections;
j) said support wheel assembly includes a tire member which is connected to a wheel axle member which is connected to said wheel support bracket;
and
k) said wheel support strut having an outer connector section pivotally connected to said basic support frame assembly for selective movement from 1) a collapsed condition against said basic support frame assembly and 2) an extended position in a conveyance condition or a support table condition;
and
l) said tire member releasably connected against said basic support frame assembly to anchor folded ones of said wheel support struts in the collapsed condition;
whereby said support wheel assembly in conjunction with said handle grip tube sections achieves a controlled movement of said foldable load conveyance apparatus over narrow paths and rugged terrain.

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A foldable load conveyance apparatus primarily designed for use by hunters to remove an animal carcass from a remote rugged terrain used for hunting, comprising:

a) a basic support frame assembly;
b) a handle support assembly connected to said basic support frame assembly;
c) a collapsible support wheel assembly connected to said basic support frame assembly;
d) said collapsible support wheel assembly includes a pair of wheel support assemblies connected at upper ends to said basic support frame assembly and a support wheel assembly rotatably connected to adjacent lower ends of said wheel support assemblies;
e) said support wheel assembly engagable with a ground surface for ease of guidance, control, and movement of said foldable load conveyance apparatus;
f) said handle support assembly includes a connector member releasably connected to said basic support frame assembly to secure said handle support assembly selectively in a first load conveyance condition;
in a second support table condition;
and in a third collapsed storage and transport condition;
g) said basic support frame assembly having 1) outer side support members;
2) end support members interconnected said side support members;
3) a main load support plate secured to said side support members and said end support members to provide a support surface;
and 4) handle connector lugs secured to respective outer ends of said side support members;
h) said handle support assembly pivotally connected to said connector lugs operable to be selectively movable and locked by said connector member from 1) said first load conveyance condition;
2) said second support table condition;
and 3) said third collapsed storage and transport condition;
and
i) said main load support plate constructed of a rigid metal material and having a plurality of spaced reinforcement openings to add rigidity and load carrying strength thereto.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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