Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A cargo platform adapted particularly for use with a combined elevating and storing mechanism comprising a first section mounted along its front edge to said combined elevating and storing mechanism by a first pivotal joint, a second section mounted to said first section adjacent the rear edge of said first section by a second pivotal joint, support means associated with said two sections for holding said two sections in platform configuration when desired, said two sections being pivotable between platform configuration and sandwich configuration by means of said second pivotal joint, and wheel means fixed to one of said two sections adjacent that edge where said sections are pivotally joined, said wheel means providing a rolling surface that maintains contact with the ground as the platform, when in sandwich configuration, is lifted at said first pivotal joint bY said elevating and storing mechanism from a horizontal attitude whereat it rests on the ground and extends outwardly of the first pivotal joint to a vertical attitude whereat it hangs in substantially the same plane as a vertical plane incorporating said first pivotal joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A cargo platform adapted particularly for use with a combined elevating and storing mechanism comprising a first section mounted along its front edge to said combined elevating and storing mechanism by a first pivotal joint, a second section mounted to said first section adjacent the rear edge of said first section by a second pivotal joint, support means associated with said two sections for holding said two sections in platform configuration when desired, said two sections being pivotable between platform configuration and sandwich configuration by means of said second pivotal joint, and wheel means fixed to one of said two sections adjacent that edge where said sections are pivotally joined, said wheel means providing a rolling surface that maintains contact with the ground as the platform, when in sandwich configuration, is lifted at said first pivotal joint bY said elevating and storing mechanism from a horizontal attitude whereat it rests on the ground and extends outwardly of the first pivotal joint to a vertical attitude whereat it hangs in substantially the same plane as a vertical plane incorporating said first pivotal joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cargo platform as set forth in claim 1 including lock means associated with said sections and holding said two sections in sandwich configuration when desired.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
A cargo platform as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support means includes a first bolt mounted to one of said two sections, and a support block mounted to the other of said two sections, said first bolt being slidable to an extended position whereat said support block engages said first bolt to support said sections in platform configuration and a retracted position whereat said wheel means can maintain contact with the ground as the platform, when in sandwich configuration, is lifted from said horizontal attitude to said vertical attitude.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cargo platform as set forth in claim 3 wherein said first bolt cooperates with first stop means that limits its sliding movement to a defined distance between said extended and retracted positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A cargo platform as set forth in claim 3 wherein said lock means includes a second bolt that is slidable between an extended position whereat it overlies said support block when said two sections are in sandwich configuration to lock said two sections in sandwich configuration and a retracted position whereat said two sections are pivotable relative one to the other into and out of sandwich configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cargo Platform as set forth in claim 5 wherein said second bolt cooperates with second stop means that limits its sliding movement to a defined distance between said extended and retracted positions.