Caster brake of swivel double caster for suitcase

Abstract

To provide a swivel caster with a brake that achieves an effective and long-lasting braking effect with low wear, allows for replacing a travel wheel as easily as possible, and being manufactured as simply as possible at a low cost.SOLUTION: Swivel means is arranged in front of a wheel shaft (5) when viewed opposite to a travel direction (L). A brake device is designed to be displaceable between: a braking position where the brake device applies brake force to at least one travel wheel; and a freewheel position where the brake device releases the travel wheel. A brake pedal (11) that generates the brake force is supported by a caster housing (3) pivotably via a pedal shaft (15) that extends parallel to the wheel shaft (5) and is arranged between the travel wheels, and at least one brake shoe (14) arranged on the brake pedal (11) applies the brake force parallel to the wheel shaft (5) directly to one side of the at least one travel wheel at the braking position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a brakeable swivel caster. The swivel caster comprises a caster housing swivelable in the direction of travel via a swivel means, two running wheels rotatably supported on the caster housing on a horizontal wheel axle, and a brake device. The swivel means is arranged in front of the wheel axle when viewed against the direction of travel. The brake device is designed to be displaceable between a brake position, in which the brake device applies a braking force to at least one running wheel, and a freewheel position, in which the brake device releases the running wheels. [Background technology]

[0002] Swivel casters have been widely accepted on the market as the preferred type of caster for luggage such as suitcases. In particular, steerable double casters are often used here. In addition to the lowest possible price, smooth running and durability, special requirements are also placed on shock absorption and noise emission for suitcase casters. Furthermore, especially for expensive suitcases, the design of the casters, especially the running wheels, is also important. It is also advantageous if worn running wheels can be replaced, which can continuously ensure the full functionality of the luggage over a long period of use and prevent possible negative effects caused by running wheel wear (e.g. the generation of undesirable noise, limited running properties or a poor feeling when using the luggage). In particular, due to the very smooth running properties of high-quality suitcase casters, there is now a problem of luggage rolling away in an undesirable manner, for example, on inclined surfaces when waiting in line, which is often the case due to barrier-free and handicapped-friendly construction of airports and railway stations, or in public transport when buses or trains depart or stop.

[0003] Even with commercially available suitcase casters with brakes and full locking, depending on the weight of the luggage on the suitcase and the nature of the ground, the suitcase may roll if the grip of the caster is insufficient, depending on the coefficient of friction between the caster and the floor material. On the other hand, it may be disadvantageous if the grip or braking force is too large, causing the suitcase to tip over when a certain amount of kinetic force is applied.

[0004] A brakeable swivel caster is described, for example, in DE 39 13 722 A1. The braking device is designed for a caster housing which laterally surrounds two running wheels in a fork-like manner by means of two legs. The braking device for a swivel caster described there is of a relatively complex design, in which the caster is not only braked by frictional forces, but in addition its rotational movement can also be prevented. The braking force is generated by a braking force which is directed radially towards the caster from above.

[0005] Another brakeable swivel caster is known from the Spanish utility model 1047165. This brake device is also designed for a caster housing which laterally surrounds two running wheels in a fork-like manner by means of two legs. In this case, the brake device comprises a brake pedal which is arranged between the running wheels and has a vertical partition wall in the form of a slightly inverted truncated cone. The brake pedal is pressed into a hole formed in the legs of the caster housing by means of two molded cams. The partition wall has a slight thickening which limits its downward movement when it rests on the running wheels. In this swivel caster, the braking effect is achieved by the partition wall entering between the two running wheels and pressing them against the legs of the caster housing, which brakes the running wheels. In such a construction, the fork-shaped caster housing and the brake pedal itself are usually pushed apart when the brake pedal is actuated, so that fatigue phenomena can appear relatively early in the mounting and bearing of the brake pedal in the caster housing. Moreover, in this embodiment, the braking device acts mainly on the upper part of the running wheels, which are forced apart at the upper part and therefore inevitably pressed against each other at the lower part, resulting in a positive camber that reduces the contact area of ​​the running wheels and with it the grip. Furthermore, due to the forked caster housing as well as the forked brake pedal, changing the running wheels is difficult.

[0006] In both of the prior art casters, the caster housing surrounds the running wheels in a fork-like manner and in this respect obscures the design of the running wheels, which is undesirable. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] DE 3913722 A1 [Patent Document 2] Spanish Utility Model No. 1047165 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The invention is based on the task of providing an embodiment of a braked swivel caster that achieves an effective and at the same time low-wear, long-lasting braking action, and in addition allows the running wheels to be replaced as easily as possible, and that can be produced as simply and inexpensively as possible. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1. The brake device has a brake pedal for generating a braking force, which is pivotally supported on the caster housing via a pedal axle extending parallel to the wheel axis and arranged between the running wheels, and which is held in engagement with the caster housing via a locking means in the freewheel position and in the braking position. At least one brake shoe arranged on the brake pedal exerts a braking force parallel to the wheel axis directly on one side of at least one running wheel in the braking position. This allows for a brake device which is very easy to manufacture and at the same time stable and durable. Furthermore, the running wheels can be easily replaced without loosening or removing the brake device. In addition, the running wheels are not obscured by the caster housing or the brake device, which allows attractive design options for the design of the running wheels (especially the front of the wheel, the wheel hub / cap). Furthermore, this allows for a braking effect without completely locking the caster. Depending on the weight of the suitcase and the forces acting on it, if the downhill force of the suitcase is greater than the restraining force of the brakes, this will only allow the suitcase to roll slowly while at the same time preventing it from tipping over.

[0010] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the pedal axle is arranged behind a vertical plane extending through the wheel axle, viewed against the direction of travel. In particular, the brake shoes are arranged in such a way that their centre points, viewed in the circumferential direction of the running wheel, lie behind a vertical plane extending through the wheel axle, viewed against the direction of travel L. The particular arrangement of these axles and the brake shoes relative to one another makes it difficult or prevents automatic release of the brake pedal when the running wheel rotates in the direction of travel.

[0011] Furthermore, in the braking position, the braking device can push the running wheels apart on the sides pointing away from the direction of travel and indirectly press them against each other on the sides pointing in the direction of travel. This allows an additional braking effect, since the running wheels are arranged opposite each other in the direction of travel. A braking effect similar to the flying position on snow when skiing occurs. Furthermore, such a positioning of the brake shoes reduces or prevents a positive or negative camber of the running wheels in the braking position, which also allows a straighter and more complete contact area of ​​the running wheels on the ground and thus a higher traction and a surface pressure that is evenly distributed over the entire possible contact area / wheel width. The full contact area (even in the braking position) ensures that the weight of the suitcase is distributed over the entire possible contact area of ​​the running wheels.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the caster housing and the brake pedal have cooperating locking means for mating and positioning the brake pedal with a predefined retention force in the braking and freewheeling positions, respectively, and the locking means in particular for generating haptic and / or acoustic feedback regarding operation of the brake pedal.

[0013] Particularly preferably, the brake pedal is designed as a two-component injection-molded part, a first component forming the mounting tab for attaching the brake pedal to the caster housing and a second molded component forming the brake shoes. As a result, the reduction in the number of parts achieved allows for simple manufacture and assembly of the assembly. Particularly preferably, the brake pedal has through-openings in the region of the brake shoes, which are formed together as a one-piece injection-molded component by material bonding via the through-openings. This allows for simple manufacture and a particularly stable design of the brake shoes. It is particularly advantageous in that case if the brake shoes are formed from a plastic having a Shore hardness greater than the Shore hardness of the plastic of the running wheel, in particular at most 10 greater, preferably 5 greater. Thereby, the wear caused by the frictional forces of the brake shoes occurs mainly on the side of the running wheel, which has an effective area that is much larger than the effective area of ​​the brake shoes.

[0014] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention emerge from the following figure description and the dependent claims. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional view of one embodiment of a brakeable swivel caster according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the brakeable swivel caster according to the present invention of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view in the running direction of the brakeable swivel caster according to the present invention of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional view of an embodiment of a brake pedal according to the invention and an embodiment of a brake shoe according to the invention. [Diagram 5] 2 shows a side internal view of the brakeable swivel caster according to the invention from FIG. 1 in freewheel position with the running wheels removed. [Figure 6] 2 is a side internal view of the brakeable swivel caster according to the invention of FIG. 1 in a braked position with the running wheels removed; FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view from above of a brakeable swivel caster according to the invention in a braking position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] In the different figures of the drawings, the same parts are always provided with the same reference numbers.

[0017] In the following description, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments and in so doing should not be limited to all or some of the features of the described feature combinations, but rather that each individual partial feature of the exemplary embodiment / each exemplary embodiment is important for the subject matter of the present invention both alone and in combination with any feature of the other exemplary embodiments, separately from all other partial features described in connection therewith.

[0018] Fig. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of an exemplary embodiment of a brakeable swivel caster 1 according to the invention. Fig. 2 shows an exploded view of this embodiment, in which the individual parts of the brakeable swivel caster 1 according to the invention are visible. Fig. 3 shows a rear view thereof in the direction of travel L.

[0019] The swivel caster 1 has a caster housing 3. The caster housing 3 includes, in particular, a receiving opening 2 for receiving at least one wheel bearing 6. A horizontally extending wheel axle 5 is rotatably supported in the caster housing 3 by means of the wheel bearing 6. Running wheels 7 are respectively attached via the wheel axles 5 to the two outer surfaces of the caster housing 3. The running wheels 7 can be attached to the wheel axle 5 in particular via a riveted, screwed or locking connection.

[0020] The running wheel 7 has in particular a rim 8 and a tread 9 provided on the rim 8. The tread 9 is preferably made from a TPU material. Advantageously, the running wheel 7 has a wheel cap attached laterally to the rim 8.

[0021] The caster housing 3 has a swivel means 10 arranged offset with respect to the wheel axle 5 so that the swivel caster 1 automatically faces the traveling direction L when moving. The swivel means 10 is arranged in front of the wheel axle 5 when viewed opposite the traveling direction L. Preferably, the swivel means 10 includes a vertical accommodation hole in the caster housing 3, in which a swivel axle (not shown) is rotatably supported, and the caster housing 3 can be attached to the suitcase via the vertical accommodation hole.

[0022] Furthermore, the caster housing 3 is preferably formed with a horizontally extending through-opening 4 for mounting a braking device. The braking device is designed to be displaceable between a braking position, in which the braking device exerts a braking force on at least one running wheel 7, and a freewheel position, in which the braking device releases the running wheel 7.

[0023] According to the invention, it is provided that the brake pedal 11, which generates the braking force, is pivotably supported on the caster housing 3 via a pedal axle 15 which runs parallel to the wheel axle 5 and is arranged between the running wheels 7. For this purpose, the brake pedal 11 has, in particular, a fork-shaped mounting tab 13, which laterally grips the caster housing 3 between the running wheels 7 with its two legs. The legs of the mounting tab 13 then each have a horizontal through-hole which is designed in particular to be aligned with the through-opening 4 of the caster housing 3, and through which the pedal axle 15 for attaching the brake pedal 11 to the caster housing 3 is inserted. The pedal axle 15 can in particular be designed as a riveted connection part.

[0024] Furthermore, the brake pedal 11 has, particularly in the radially outer region of the swivel caster 1, a preferably wavy operating surface, via which the brake pedal 11 can be displaced from the freewheel position to the braking position with the toes of the foot.

[0025] Advantageously, the brake pedal 11 is ergonomically formed such that the brake pedal 11 can be retracted into the swivel caster 1 by applying force to a lower first step area and can be extended out from the swivel caster 1 by applying force to an upper second step area.

[0026] Advantageously, the pedal shaft 15 is arranged in the centre of the brake pedal 11, in particular in the centre of the operating surface, so that operation of the brake pedal 11 at the end of the caster housing 3 facing towards the pivoting means 10 moves the brake pedal 11 to a freewheel position, and operation of the brake pedal 11 at the end of the caster housing 3 facing away from the pivoting means 10 moves the brake pedal 11 to a braking position.

[0027] The brake pedal 11 has on its side facing the running wheels 7 each a brake shoe 14 which, in the braking position, exerts a braking force parallel to the wheel axle 5 directly on one side of the adjacent running wheel 7 .

[0028] The brake shoes 14 are formed in particular on the opposing side surfaces of the brake pedal 11 facing the running wheels 7 .

[0029] The brake pedal 11 is advantageously designed as a two-component injection-molded part, a first component forming a base having an operating surface and mounting tabs 13 for mounting to the caster housing 3, and a second component forming the brake shoe 14.

[0030] In that case, advantageously, the base body of the brake pedal 11 forms a core attachment 12, in particular made from a PA material, which is preferably overmolded with a TPU material for the brake shoe 14.

[0031] FIG. 4 shows a three-dimensional view of a brake pedal 11 and an advantageous embodiment of a brake shoe 14 formed as an injection-molded covering 14a of the brake pedal 11. For the sake of clarity, the injection-molded covering 14a is shown separately. The brake pedal 11 has a core attachment 12 on both sides thereof. The core attachment 12 is preferably arranged with an injection-molded through-opening 12a which runs through the brake pedal 11 from an end face of one core attachment 12 to an end face of the other core attachment 12. Preferably, a groove 12b is formed around the core attachment 12 on the side of the brake pedal 11. The core attachment 12 is overmolded with the injection-molded covering 14a which forms the brake shoe 14. Advantageously, the injection-molded covering 14a runs through the injection-molded through-opening 12a and thereby connects the two brake shoes 14. Particularly advantageously, the injection molded covering 14a engages in the groove 12b. Such a configuration allows for a very stable and durable construction of the brake shoe 14.

[0032] Figure 5 shows a side internal view of a brakeable swivel caster 1 according to the invention with the brake pedal 11 in the freewheel position. Figure 6 shows the same internal view of the swivel caster 1 with the brake pedal 11 in the braking position. In order to be able to better appreciate the position of the brake pedal 11, the respective nearest running wheel 7 in the line of sight has been removed from the figure.

[0033] The pedal axle 15 is preferably arranged behind a vertical plane E1 extending through the wheel axle 5, viewed against the direction of travel L. Advantageously, the pedal axle 15 is arranged above a horizontal plane E2 extending through the wheel axle 5. Particularly preferably, the pedal axle 15 is arranged circumferentially relative to the running wheel 7 so that it lies in a plane E3 of the wheel axle 5 which forms an angle α of maximum -45° with the horizontal plane E2 extending through the wheel axle 5. In the embodiment shown, the angle α=20°.

[0034] Preferably, the brake shoe 14 is arranged such that a centre point M of the brake shoe 14, seen in the circumferential direction of the running wheel 7, lies behind a vertical plane E1 extending through the wheel axle 5, seen against the running direction L. In particular, the centre point M of the brake shoe 14, seen in the running direction L, lies behind the pedal axle 15.

[0035] In the freewheel position according to Fig. 5, the brake shoe 14 of the brake pedal 11 is positioned radially outside the running wheel 7. In particular, the brake shoe 14 is positioned circumferentially relative to the running wheel 7 so that in the freewheel position it lies in a plane E4 of the wheel axle 5 which forms an angle β of maximum +15° with a horizontal plane E2 extending through the wheel axle 5. In the embodiment shown, the angle β = 4°.

[0036] In the braking position according to Fig. 6, the brake shoe 14 of the brake pedal 11 is clamped axially between the two running wheels 7. For this purpose, the brake pedal 11 together with the brake shoe 14 has a thickness extending in a direction parallel to the wheel axle 5, which is greater than the lateral distance between the running wheels 7 (see also Fig. 3).

[0037] In particular, the brake shoe 14 is positioned between the running wheels 7 in such a way that, in the braking position, the centre point M of the brake shoe 14, seen in the circumferential direction of the running wheels 7, lies below a horizontal plane E2 extending through the wheel axle 5. Preferably, the brake shoe 14 is positioned between the running wheels 7 in such a way that, in the braking position, it lies in a plane E4 of the wheel axle 5 which forms an angle γ of maximum +45° with the horizontal plane E2 extending through the wheel axle 5. In the embodiment shown, the angle γ=23°.

[0038] 7 shows a schematic plan view from above of an embodiment of a brakeable swivel caster according to the invention in the braking position. In the braking position, the brake shoes 14 push the running wheels 7 apart on the sides pointing away from the running direction L and indirectly press them against each other on the sides pointing towards the running direction L, so that the running wheels 7 face each other in the running direction L at an angle Ω of 1° to 4°, preferably 2° to 3°. In particular, this inclination relative to the running direction L is set by the tolerances of the individual components of the swivel caster 1, preferably by the tolerances of the diameters of the wheel axles 5 and wheel bearings 6 of the running wheels 7 and / or by the tolerances of the form of the riveted connection of the wheel axles 5 and / or by the tolerances of the overdimensions of the brake shoes 14.

[0039] As can be seen in Figures 5 and 6, advantageously, in the freewheel position, the brake pedal 11 is held in engagement with the caster housing 3 via a locking means. In particular, the caster housing 3 has at least one molded locking projection 16 for this purpose. The locking projection 16 is arranged on at least one side of the caster housing 3 facing the running wheel 7 and is preferably molded integrally therewith. Advantageously, the caster housing 3 comprises a locking projection 16 on each side. The locking projection 16 is formed in an arcuate shape, in particular, so that it engages and locks together with an end face of the leg of the brake pedal 11 in the freewheel position. Preferably, the locking projection 16 is formed curved in the direction of the leg of the brake pedal 11.

[0040] Particularly advantageously, the brake shoe 14 is made of a plastic, in particular TPU, whose Shore A hardness is greater than the Shore A hardness of the plastic, in particular TPU, of the running wheel 7, in particular by at most 10 more, preferably by 5 more. The Shore A hardness is determined in accordance with DIN ISO 48-4:2021-02.

[0041] In this respect, preferably in the braking position, clamping occurs between the brake pedal 11 made of TPU and the wheel tyre of the running wheel 7 made of TPU. Advantageously, the brake shoe 14 is smooth, i.e. formed without contouring which would generate high surface pressure. At the same time, tilting of the brake shoe 14 is prevented by the material of the wheel tyre. Ideally, the TPU material is selected in terms of friction values ​​such that it is possible for the wheels to turn from a certain limit value of the kinetic forces acting on the load without the brake pedal 11 coming out of the braking position. This makes it possible, in particular with a slope of more than 38°, to prevent the load from tipping over in the event of high kinetic forces.

[0042] Advantageously, in particular the core attachment part 12 of the brake shoe 14 consists of a PA solid material which is harder than the brake shoe 14, so that the spring effect and thus possibly caused fatigue phenomena of the material of the brake shoe 14 are reduced or even avoided.

[0043] The present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown and described, but includes all embodiments having the same effect within the scope of the present invention. It is clearly emphasized that the exemplary embodiments are not limited to all combinations of features, but rather that each partial feature may have an inventive meaning alone, apart from all other partial features. Moreover, the present invention is not yet limited to the combination of features defined in claim 1, but may also be defined by any other combination of all specific features of the individual features disclosed as a whole. This basically means that each individual feature of claim 1 can actually be omitted or replaced by at least one individual feature disclosed elsewhere in this application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1 Swivel caster 2 Storage opening 3 Caster housing 4 Through hole 5 Wheel axle 6 Wheel bearings 7 Running Wheel 8 Rims 9 Tread 10. Rotation means 11. Brake pedal 12 Core appendage 12a Injection molding through opening 12b Groove 13 Mounting tab 14 Brake shoes 14a Injection molded cladding 15 Pedal shaft 16 Caster housing with additional locking member E1 vertical plane E2 horizontal plane E3 Pedal Axle Flat E4 Brake shoe flat L Running direction M center point

Claims

1. A brakeable swivel caster (1) for a suitcase, said swivel caster (1) comprising a caster housing (3) rotatable in a running direction (L) via a swivel means (10), two running wheels (7) rotatably supported on said caster housing (3) on horizontal wheel axles (5), and a brake device; The turning means (10) is arranged in front of the wheel axle (5) when viewed against the running direction (L), the braking device is designed to be displaceable between a braking position, in which the braking device exerts a braking force on at least one of the running wheels (7), and a freewheel position, in which the braking device releases the running wheel (7), A brake pedal (11) that generates the braking force is supported on the caster housing (3) so as to be rotatable via a pedal shaft (15) that extends parallel to the wheel shaft (5) and is disposed between the running wheels (7), and is fitted and held in the caster housing (3) via a locking means (16) in the freewheel position and the brake position; and A brakeable swivel caster, characterized in that at least one brake shoe (14) arranged on the brake pedal (11) exerts the braking force parallel to the wheel axis (5) directly on one side of at least one of the running wheels (7) in the braking position.

2. The pedal shaft (15), when viewed against the direction of travel (L), is disposed behind a vertical plane (E1) extending through the wheel shaft (5). Characterized in that 2. The brakeable swivel caster according to claim 1.

3. The pedal shaft (15) is disposed above a horizontal plane (E2) extending through the wheel shaft (5). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The pedal shaft (15) is arranged in the circumferential direction with respect to the running wheel (7) so as to be located in a plane (E3) of the wheel shaft (5) that forms an angle (α) of up to −45° with a horizontal plane (E2) extending through the wheel shaft (5). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The brake shoe (14) is arranged so that a center point (M) of the brake shoe as viewed in the circumferential direction of the running wheel (7) is located behind a vertical plane (E1) extending through the wheel axle (5) as viewed opposite to the running direction (L). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. In the braking position, the braking device pushes the running wheels (7) apart on the sides facing away from the running direction (L) and indirectly presses them against each other on the sides facing the running direction (L), so that the running wheels (7) face each other at an angle of 1° to 4°, preferably 2° to 3°, in the running direction (L). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The brake shoe (14) is positioned circumferentially relative to the running wheel (7) so that, in the freewheel position, it lies in a plane (E4) of the wheel axle (5) which forms an angle (β) of up to +15° with a horizontal plane (E2) extending through the wheel axle (5). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The brake shoe (14) is positioned between the running wheels (7) such that, in the braking position, a center point (M) of the brake shoe (14) as viewed in the circumferential direction of the running wheels (7) is located below a horizontal plane (E2) extending through the wheel axle (5). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The brake shoes (14) are positioned between the running wheels (7) so that, in the braking position, they lie in a plane (E4) of the wheel axle (5) that forms an angle (γ) of up to +45° with a horizontal plane (E2) extending through the wheel axle (5). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The pedal shaft (15) is arranged in the center of the brake pedal (11) such that operation of the brake pedal (11) at the end facing towards the pivoting means (10) moves the brake pedal (11) to the freewheel position and operation of the brake pedal (11) at the end facing away from the pivoting means (10) moves the brake pedal (11) to the braking position. Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The brake pedal (11) is designed as a two-component injection molded part, a first component forming the mounting tabs (13) for attachment to the caster housing (3) and a second component forming the brake shoes (14). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The brake shoe (14) is made of a plastic having a Shore A hardness greater than the Shore A hardness of the plastic of the running wheel (7), in particular a maximum of 10 greater, preferably 5 greater. Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The brake shoes (14) are formed on the opposing side surfaces of the brake pedal (11) facing the running wheels (7). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. The brake pedal (11) together with the brake shoe (14) has a thickness extending in a direction parallel to the wheel axis (5), the thickness being greater than the lateral distance between the running wheels (7). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The brake pedal (11) has a through-opening (4) in the region of the brake shoe (14), which is formed together as a one-piece injection-molded component by material bonding via the through-opening (4). Characterized in that A brakeable swivel caster according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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