Transport cart

Abstract

The present invention provides a structure that facilitates the loading and unloading of items stored in the lower section of a transport cart. [Solution] The transport cart includes an upper movable cart section (1) positioned above the lower section, and the upper movable cart section (1) is rotatably supported by the cart body via a pivot point section (2). The upper movable cart section (1) is configured to be movable between a normal position covering the upper part of the lower section and a retracted position where the front upper part is raised. The position of the upper movable cart section (1) is determined by the contact section (3) provided on either the upper movable cart section (1) or the cart body contacting a receiving section (4) provided on the other in the normal position. As a result, by moving the upper movable cart section (1) to the retracted position, a space for loading and unloading items can be formed above the lower section.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a transport cart used for transporting articles in stores, warehouses, facilities, etc., and particularly relates to a transport cart having a structure that facilitates the removal of articles stored in the lower part.

Background Art

[0002] Shopping carts used in supermarkets, discount stores, etc., and transport carts used in warehouses, etc., having a structure with an upper part and a lower part are widely used. In such a transport cart, a basket or the like for storing articles is arranged in the upper part, and a lower part is provided below it so that articles such as beverage cases and large items can be placed on the lower part. However, in conventional transport carts, since the upper part is generally fixed in a position covering the upper side of the lower part, when taking in and out the articles placed in the lower part, the upper part becomes an obstacle and there is a problem that the work is difficult to perform. In particular, when a large or heavy article is placed in the lower part, there is a problem that the workability when taking out or storing the article deteriorates. In order to address such problems, a transport cart having a structure that facilitates the removal of articles in the lower part is desired.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003] None

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In conventional transport carts, the upper section is positioned to cover the upper part of the lower section. This makes it difficult to remove items placed on the lower section because the upper section obstructs the work. In particular, when heavy or large items are placed on the lower section, the presence of the upper section above makes it difficult to secure enough space to insert hands and arms, resulting in a complicated removal process. This invention was made in view of the above problems and aims to provide a transport cart that allows for easy loading and unloading of items placed on the lower section. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The transport cart of this invention comprises a lower section and an upper movable cart section (1) positioned above the lower section. The upper movable cart section (1) is rotatably supported by the cart body via a pivot point (2), and is configured to move between a normal position that shields the upper part of the lower section and an open position that forms a continuous loading and unloading space for items in front of the upper part of the lower section by rotating around the pivot point (2). Furthermore, a contact section (3) is provided on either the upper movable cart section (1) or the cart body, and a receiving section (4) is provided on the other, and the normal position is defined by the contact between the contact section (3) and the receiving section (4) without the need for a special locking mechanism. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to this invention, by rotating the upper movable cart section (1) to the open position, a continuous space for loading and unloading items can be formed in front of the upper part of the lower section, making it easy to load and unload items placed on the lower section. Furthermore, by defining the normal position through contact between the contact section (3) and the receiving section (4), the position of the upper movable cart section can be stably maintained without the need for a special locking mechanism, thus simplifying the structure. Moreover, the simple structure has the effect of suppressing increases in manufacturing costs. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a side view showing an example of the upper movable cart section (1) in a lifted state, and the circled area is an enlarged view showing the contact relationship between the contact section (3) and the receiving section (4). [Figure 2] This is an external configuration diagram showing an example of the upper movable cart section (1) in its normal state. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples, and the shapes, members, number of members, additional components, arrangement positions of components, and connection divisions and connection forms shown in the following embodiments are examples only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The transport cart of the present invention includes an upper movable cart section (1) positioned above the lower section. The upper movable cart section (1) is rotatably supported by the cart body via a pivot point section (2) provided at its rear.

[0009] The upper movable cart section (1) is configured to move between a normal position covering the upper part of the lower section and a retracted position where the front upper part is raised, by rotating around a pivot point (2). A contact section (3) is provided on either the upper movable cart section (1) or the cart body, and a corresponding receiving section (4) is provided on the other. When the upper movable cart section (1) is in the normal position, the contact section (3) and the receiving section (4) come into contact, thereby stably maintaining the position of the upper movable cart section (1). On the other hand, when the upper movable cart section (1) is rotated to the retracted position, a space is created above the lower section for loading and unloading items, making it easier to load and unload items stored in the lower section.

[0010] Thus, according to the present invention, by rotating the upper movable cart section (1) and moving it to the retracted position, an open space can be formed above the lower section, making it easier to remove items stored in the lower section. [Explanation of symbols]

[0011] 1. Upper movable cart section 2. Pivot point 3 Contact part 4. Receiving part

Claims

1. A transport cart comprising a lower section and an upper movable cart section (1) positioned above the lower section, wherein the upper movable cart section (1) is rotatably supported by the cart body via a pivot point (2), and the upper movable cart section (1) is configured to move between a normal position covering the upper part of the lower section and a retracted position forming an item loading / unloading space in front of the upper part of the lower section by rotating about the pivot point (2), and the normal position is defined by a contact portion (3) provided on either the upper movable cart section (1) or the cart body contacting a receiving portion (4) provided on the other.

2. The transport cart according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper movable cart section (1) forms a continuous space for loading and unloading items above the lower section when in the retracted position.

3. The transport cart according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper movable cart section (1) rotates in a direction in which the front upper part is lifted around the pivot point section (2).

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