Foldable three-side trolley convenient to use

By using a hinged guardrail design and a reinforced base plate structure, the problems of deformation and inconvenient assembly of the three-sided trolley side panels were solved, achieving space saving and improved stability of the trolley.

CN224197779UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05DANDONG RIQIAN LOGISTICS EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DANDONG RIQIAN LOGISTICS EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-05-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing three-sided trolley's side frame tubes are prone to deformation, take up a lot of space when folded, are inconvenient to assemble, and have poor stability.

Method used

The guardrail design, which uses hinges, allows the guardrail to be folded. It also adds a connection between the caster plate and the base frame. Rectangular tubes and reinforcing plates are used to improve the load-bearing capacity and stability of the base plate. Hook handles and crossbars are used to restrict the support plate and increase overall stability.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the space occupied when stacking trolleys, improves the stability and ease of assembly of trolleys, and enhances the load-bearing capacity of the base plate and the stability of the support plate.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of trolleys, and discloses a foldable three-side trolley convenient to use, which comprises a bottom frame, angle iron fixedly welded in the bottom frame, a bottom plate arranged on the bottom frame, and a lock arranged at the bottom of the bottom plate. The second protective fence is folded towards the interior of the first protective fence through the hinges arranged between the second protective fence and the first protective fence, so that the space occupied by products when the products are stacked is reduced, and then the two rear trundle plates are additionally arranged on the left side and the right side of the bottom of the first protective fence; the caster plate can be connected with the bottom frame during assembly while the first universal wheel is installed, so that connection between the first protective fence and the bottom frame is achieved, and product assembly is facilitated; therefore, the inserting rods at the bottom of the second protective fence can be well inserted into the second protective fence to limit the second protective fence and keep the second protective fence stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of trolley technology, specifically to a foldable three-sided trolley that is easy to use. Background Technology

[0002] A trolley is a piece of equipment used to move and handle goods within a warehouse or logistics center. Trolleys are typically equipped with dividers to separate them into at least two holding spaces so that different types of goods can be placed separately.

[0003] The existing three-sided trolleys on the market use two side panels to support the weight of the products stacked at the bottom. This can cause the outer frame of the side panels to deform easily. In addition, when folding existing products, the folding position is often determined by folding one side panel and fixing the other side. This results in relatively large space occupation, poor stability, and inconvenience for assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. Existing three-sided trolleys on the market use two side panels to support the weight of products stacked at the bottom, which can easily lead to deformation of the outer frame tubes of the side panels. Moreover, when folding existing products, the folding position is often determined by folding one side panel and fixing the other side, which results in relatively large space occupation, poor stability, and inconvenience in assembly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a user-friendly foldable three-sided trolley, comprising a base frame, characterized in that: an angle iron is fixedly welded inside the base frame; a base plate is provided on the base frame; a lock is provided at the bottom of the base plate; a first guardrail is provided at the rear end of the base frame; caster plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the first guardrail; connecting grooves are fixedly installed on the inner end surfaces of the caster plates; a first swivel wheel is fixedly installed at the bottom of the caster plate; a brake plate is provided inside each of the first swivel wheels; two connecting plates are fixedly installed at the bottom of the first guardrail; and second swivel wheels are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the base frame; a brake plate is provided inside each of the second swivel wheels.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the second guardrail is folded inward towards the first guardrail through the hinge between the second guardrail and the first guardrail, thereby reducing the space occupied by the product when stacked. Then, two rear caster plates are added to the left and right sides of the bottom of the first guardrail. These caster plates can be connected to the base frame during assembly while the first caster is installed, thereby realizing the connection between the first guardrail and the base frame and facilitating product assembly. Then, connecting grooves are provided on the left and right sides of the caster plates, so that the bottom rods of the second guardrail can be inserted into them to limit their position and maintain stability.

[0007] Preferably, a second protective railing is provided on both sides of the base plate, and a plug is provided at the bottom rear end of each of the second protective railings, and the plug is inserted into the connecting groove.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the caster plate has connecting grooves on the left and right sides, which can effectively allow the bottom poles of the second guardrail to be inserted into them to limit their position and maintain stability.

[0009] Preferably, three horizontal strips arranged in a linear array are fixedly installed on both the first and second guardrails. A fixing block is provided at the bottom of the second guardrail near the front end, and a fixing hole is provided in each fixing block. A hinge is provided between the first and second guardrails.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, both the first and second guardrails are composed of round tubes with mesh panels added in the middle, and horizontal strips are added in the middle of the mesh panels, thereby increasing the stability of the first and second guardrails.

[0011] Preferably, a rectangular tube is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate, a first reinforcing plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate, and two connecting seats are fixedly installed on the rear surface of the base plate, with a connecting plate at the bottom of the first guardrail connected within the two connecting seats.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the load-bearing capacity of the base plate can be improved by the cooperation between the rectangular tube set at the bottom of the base plate and the first reinforcing plate, thereby improving the strength of the base plate. Then, the connection plate set at the bottom of the first guardrail and the connection seat plate at the rear end of the base plate can be connected to improve the stability of the base plate.

[0013] Preferably, a support plate is provided between the second guardrails, and two second reinforcing plates are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate, and hooks are fixedly installed at both ends of the support plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the hooks at both ends of the support plate are placed on the horizontal strip inside the second guardrail, thereby restricting and supporting the hooks. This makes the support plate more stable and less prone to falling off. Furthermore, the second reinforcing plate at the bottom of the support plate significantly improves its load-bearing capacity.

[0015] Preferably, a rotating seat is slidably installed on the second guardrail, and a connecting rod is rotatably installed inside the rotating seat. The connecting rod is L-shaped, and a positioning block is fixedly installed on the second guardrail. The positioning block has a notch.

[0016] Using the above technical solution, the second guardrail is equipped with a connecting rod, which is L-shaped. Therefore, workers can rotate the rod so that the bent part of the connecting rod is inserted into the notch on the positioning block, thereby restricting the goods and preventing them from falling.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. This easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley uses hinges between the second and first guardrails to fold the second guardrail inwards towards the first guardrail, thereby reducing the space occupied when the product is stacked. Two rear caster plates are added to the left and right sides of the bottom of the first guardrail. These caster plates can be connected to the base frame during assembly while the first caster is installed, thus connecting the first guardrail to the base frame and facilitating product assembly. Connecting grooves are provided on the left and right sides of the caster plates, which can effectively insert the bottom rods of the second guardrail into them for positioning and stability.

[0019] 2. This easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley improves the load-bearing capacity and strength of the base plate through the cooperation between the rectangular tube at the bottom of the base plate and the first reinforcing plate. The connection between the connecting plate at the bottom of the first guardrail and the connecting seat plate at the rear of the base plate further enhances stability. When a support plate is needed to separate transported items, the hooks at both ends of the support plate are placed on the horizontal strip inside the second guardrail. This horizontal strip restricts and supports the hooks, ensuring stability and preventing them from falling off. The second reinforcing plate at the bottom of the support plate further enhances its load-bearing capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the foldable three-sided trolley for easy use according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second protective railing and its related structures according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first protective railing and its related structures according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base plate and related structures of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate and related structures of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Angle iron; 3. Base plate; 4. Lock; 5. First guardrail; 6. Caster plate; 7. Connecting groove; 8. First caster wheel; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Second caster wheel; 11. Second guardrail; 12. Horizontal strip; 13. Fixing block; 14. Hinge; 15. Rectangular tube; 16. First reinforcing plate; 17. Connecting seat; 18. Support plate; 19. Second reinforcing plate; 20. Hook handle; 21. Connecting rod; 22. Positioning block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] Referring to Figures 1-5, a user-friendly foldable three-sided trolley is described. An angle iron 2 is fixedly welded inside the base frame 1. A base plate 3 is mounted on the base frame 1. A lock 4 is located at the bottom of the base plate 3. A first guardrail 5 is located at the rear end of the base frame 1. Caster plates 6 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the first guardrail 5. Connecting grooves 7 are fixedly installed on the inner surface of each caster plate 6. First swivel wheels 8 are fixedly installed at the bottom of each caster plate 6. Brake plates are installed inside each of the first swivel wheels 8. Two connecting plates 9 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the first guardrail 5. The base frame... A second universal wheel 10 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the base plate 3. A brake plate is provided in each of the second universal wheels 10. A second guardrail 11 is provided on both sides of the base plate 3. A plug is provided at the bottom rear end of each of the second guardrail 11. The plug is inserted into the connecting groove 7. Three horizontal strips 12 arranged in a linear array are fixedly installed on both the first guardrail 5 and the second guardrail 11. A fixing block 13 is provided at the bottom of each of the second guardrail 11 near the front end. A fixing hole is provided in each of the fixing blocks 13. A hinge 14 is provided between the first guardrail 5 and the second guardrail 11.

[0029] Working principle: The first caster wheel 8 and the second caster wheel 10 facilitate the movement of the trolley. Both caster wheels 8 and 10 are equipped with brakes, allowing the trolley to stop effectively. When the trolley needs to be folded for stacking, the base plate 3 is first removed, and then the restrictions between the second guardrails 11 are removed. The hinges 14 between the second guardrails 11 and the first guardrails 5 allow the second guardrails 11 to fold inwards towards the first guardrails 5, thus reducing the space occupied by the products when stacked. Two simple locks 4 are installed at the bottom of the base plate 3. The locks 4 open when the base plate 3 is folded, preventing it from falling out and also providing restraint and weight distribution when loading goods with the base plate 3 open. The caster plate 6 has additional through holes, which allows the first swivel caster 8 to be positioned well during installation. The first guardrail 5 and the second guardrail 11 are both composed of round tubes with mesh panels in the middle, and a horizontal strip 12 is added in the middle of the mesh panels, which increases the stability of the first guardrail 5 and the second guardrail 11. Then, two rear caster plates 6 are added to the left and right sides of the bottom of the first guardrail 5. These caster plates 6 can be connected to the base frame 1 during assembly while installing the first swivel caster 8, thus realizing the connection between the first guardrail 5 and the base frame 1 and facilitating product assembly. Then, there are connecting grooves 7 on the left and right sides of the caster plate 6, which allows the bottom rods of the second guardrail 11 to be inserted into them to limit their position and maintain stability.

[0030] Example 2:

[0031] Referring to Figures 1-5, a user-friendly foldable three-sided trolley is described. A rectangular tube 15 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate 3. A first reinforcing plate 16 is also fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate 3. Two connecting seats 17 are fixedly installed on the rear surface of the base plate 3. A connecting plate 9 at the bottom of the first guardrail 5 is connected within the two connecting seats 17. A support plate 18 is provided between the second guardrails 11. Two second reinforcing plates 19 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate 18. Hooks 20 are fixedly installed at both ends of the support plate 18. A rotating seat is slidably installed on the second guardrail 11. A connecting rod 21 is rotatably installed inside the rotating seat. The connecting rod 21 is L-shaped. A positioning block 22 is fixedly installed on the second guardrail 11. The positioning block 22 has a notch.

[0032] Working principle: The rectangular tube 15 at the bottom of the base plate 3 and the first reinforcing plate 16 work together to improve the load-bearing capacity and strength of the base plate 3. The connecting plate 9 at the bottom of the first guardrail 5 and the connecting seat 17 at the rear of the base plate 3 further enhance the stability of the base plate 3. When a support plate 18 is installed to separate transported goods, the hooks 20 at both ends of the support plate 18 are placed on the horizontal strip 12 inside the second guardrail 11, allowing the second horizontal strip 12 to engage with the hooks. The hook 20 is used to restrict and support the support plate 18, thus stabilizing the support plate 18 and preventing it from falling off. The second reinforcing plate 19 at the bottom of the support plate 18 further enhances its load-bearing capacity. The second guardrail 11 is equipped with a connecting rod 21, which is L-shaped. Workers can rotate the connecting rod 21 so that the bent part can be inserted into the notch on the positioning block 22 to restrict the goods and prevent them from falling off.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A user-friendly foldable three-sided trolley, comprising a base frame (1), characterized in that: Angle iron (2) is fixedly welded inside the base frame (1). A base plate (3) is provided on the base frame (1). A lock (4) is provided at the bottom of the base plate (3). A first guardrail (5) is provided at the rear end of the base frame (1). Caster plates (6) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the first guardrail (5). A connecting groove (7) is fixedly installed on the inner end surface of the caster plate (6). A first universal wheel (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the caster plate (6). A brake plate is provided inside the first universal wheel (8). Two connecting plates (9) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the first guardrail (5). A second universal wheel (10) is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the base frame (1). A brake plate is provided inside the second universal wheel (10).

2. The easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (3) is provided with a second guardrail (11) on both sides. The bottom of the rear end of the second guardrail (11) is provided with a plug rod, which is inserted into the connecting groove (7).

3. The easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: Three horizontal strips (12) arranged in a linear array are fixedly installed on the first guardrail (5) and the second guardrail (11). A fixing block (13) is provided at the bottom of the second guardrail (11) near the front end. A fixing hole is opened in the fixing block (13). A hinge (14) is provided between the first guardrail (5) and the second guardrail (11).

4. The easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rectangular tube (15) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate (3), a first reinforcing plate (16) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate (3), and two connecting seats (17) are fixedly installed on the rear surface of the base plate (3). The connecting plates (9) at the bottom of the first guardrail (5) are connected in the two connecting seats (17).

5. The easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support plate (18) is provided between the second guardrails (11). Two second reinforcing plates (19) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate (18). Hooks (20) are fixedly installed at both ends of the support plate (18).

6. The easy-to-use foldable three-sided trolley according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second guardrail (11) has a rotating seat that is slidably installed on it. A connecting rod (21) is rotatably installed inside the rotating seat. The connecting rod (21) is L-shaped. A positioning block (22) is fixedly installed on the second guardrail (11). The positioning block (22) has a notch.