HAND TRUCK Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: carriage of luggage and other loads. SUBSTANCE: multipurpose truck is ensured by changing relative position of two load bearing platforms one of which, larger platform 14, in initial position of truck is arranged along pillars 2 of frame 1 and the other, smaller platform 15 is arranged along pillars 2 of frame 1. Both load bearing platforms are intercoupled by cross movable relative to above indicated support platform. To transform the truck for playing other purpose it is sufficient to shift manually the larger platform which will cause displacement of cross axle thanks to which smaller platform will turn relative to axle taking the position depending on chosen function, to operate as support for larger platform or as support for load. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities; reduced overall dimensions and weight. 9 cl, 14 dwg