Folding transport cart

A folding transport cart which has a minimum extension in a parking configuration and a maximum extension in a transverse direction in an operative configuration, which comprises:

• two side parts which extend substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the transport cart, and
• a fold-in base part which comprises two flat base segments which are connected for articulated movement on different base side axes to different side parts and on a common base central axis for articulated movement to one another so that they can be folded inwards into the transport cart,
• characterised by a base locking mechanism for locking the folding base part in the operative configuration and a cover part which is connected for articulated movement to one of the side parts wherein the base locking mechanism releases the folding base part when the cover part is folded inwards into the transport cart,
• wherein the base locking mechanism comprises at least one rotatable hook which in the operative configuration of the transport cart holds the base segment opposite the hook by a free end of the base segment in a horizontal position, and
• wherein the base locking mechanism comprises at least one actuating rod which transfers a rotational movement of the cover part to the rotatable hook so that the rotatable hook releases the opposing base segment.