Collapsible utility cart

A collapsible utility cart for transporting laundry and the like in an efficient manner comprising, in combination:

• a frame having a generally rectangular configuration, the frame including an upper pivotal component, a lower pivotal component and side components positioned therebetween, the upper pivotal component comprising a front U-shaped member and a rear U-shaped member with free ends of the U-shaped members pivotally coupled together by opposed collapsing hinges to form a rectangular shape, each of the hinges having a recess formed in an upper surface thereof, the rear U-shaped member having side extents pivotable with respect to a rear extent thereof, the lower pivotal component comprising a front U-shaped member and a rear U-shaped member with free ends of the U-shaped members pivotally coupled together by opposed collapsing hinges to form a rectangular shape, the rear U-shaped member of the lower pivotal component having side extents pivotable with respect to a rear extent thereof, the side components extending between the upper pivotal component and the lower pivotal component, the side components comprising two rear corner supports, two front corner supports and two side supports, lower ends of the two rear corner supports having a set of rear wheels extending therebetween, lower ends of the two front corner supports having a set of front wheels extending therebetween, the two side supports extending between the opposed collapsing hinges of the upper and lower pivotal components;
• an inner basket dimensioned for securement within the frame, the inner basket having an open upper end, a closed lower end and a surrounding side wall formed into a generally rectangular configuration, the open upper end having a plurality of securement straps extending upwardly therefrom for coupling over the upper pivotal component of the frame for removable securement thereto;
• a divider panel comprised of a flexible panel having a rigid support bar extending through an upper portion thereof, the rigid support bar having free ends disposed outwardly of the panel, the divider panel positionable within the frame with the free ends of the rigid support bar received within the recesses of the opposed hinges of the upper pivotal component;
• a locking component comprised of a pivotal arm coupled with one of the two rear corner supports of the frame, the pivotal arm having an arcuate recess extending inwardly of a lower surface thereof, the locking component including a protrusion extending outwardly from one of the two front corner supports of the frame on a same side as the pivotal arm, the pivotal arm engaging the protrusion to lock the frame in a collapsed orientation;
• a telescopic handle having a generally U-shaped configuration, the handle having a pair of elongated members each having lower ends pivotally coupled with opposing ends of the rear extent of the upper pivotal component, the handle having a U-shaped portion having open free ends telescopically receiving upper ends of the pair of elongated members;
• an expandable pouch adapted for securement to the front U-shaped member of the upper pivotal component of the frame, the pouch having a securement bar having a downturned upper portion dimensioned for coupling with the front U-shaped member of the upper pivotal component;
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• a cover dimensioned for placement over the frame when in an extended orientation, the cover having an openable front panel with closure means to facilitate coupling with the frame.