Configurable horizontal dolly and method of manufacture
OwnerMichael Aielliinventor
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Abstract
A configurable horizontal dolly (10) is provided that allows an operator to move various sized objects. The configurable horizontal dolly comprises a wheel (12) rotatably coupled to a frame (14). Two handles (16) are coupled to frame (14), wherein at least one of the handles (16) is pivotally coupled to frame (14). The pivoting handle allows an operator to use configurable horizontal dolly (10) to move objects of various sizes. The configurable horizontal dolly (10) can have both handles (16) pivotally coupled to frame (14). A configurable horizontal dolly (10) is also provided that has a plurality of platforms (20) coupled to the handles (16) and operable to support an object from below while the handles (16) provide lateral support.
Claims39
An apparatus for use as a configurable horizontal dolly for moving an object, the apparatus comprising:
- a frame having a longitudinal axis;
- a wheel rotatably coupled to the frame for contact with the ground in a direction along the longitudinal axis;
- a pair of substantially linear handles, each handle having a proximate end and a distal end, the proximate end of each handle coupled to the frame, wherein the proximate end of at least one of the handles is coupled to the frame such that the at least one handle can laterally pivot with respect to the frame and the longitudinal axis of the frame;
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- a first positionable platform coupled to a selected position along one of the handles, the first platform operable to slidingly engage a bottom surface associated with the object to support the object.
An apparatus for use as a configurable horizontal dolly for moving an object, comprising:
- a frame having a longitudinal axis;
- a wheel rotatably attached to the frame for contact with the ground in a direction along the longitudinal axis;
- a first substantially linear handle, having a proximate end and a distal end, wherein the proximate end is pivotally coupled to the frame such that the first handle can pivot laterally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the frame, the first handle including a first positionable platform coupled to a selected position along the handle, the platform operable to slidingly engage a bottom surface associated with the object;
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- a second substantially linear handle, having a proximate end and a distal end, wherein the proximate end is pivotally coupled to the frame such that the second handle can pivot laterally with respect to the longitudinal axis of frame, the second handle including a second positionable platform coupled to a selected position along the handle, the platform operable to slidingly engage the bottom surface associated with the object.
A method for manufacturing a configurable horizontal dolly for moving an object, comprising:
- providing a frame having a longitudinal axis;
- rotatably coupling a wheel to the frame for contact with the ground in a direction along the longitudinal axis;
- coupling a pair of substantially linear handles to the frame, each handle having a proximate end and a distal end, wherein the proximate end of at least one of the handles is coupled to pivot laterally with respect to the frame aid the longitudinal axis of the frame;
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- coupling a platform to a selected position along either handle, the platform operable to slidingly engage a bottom surface associated with the object such that the platform can support the object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.