MULTIPURPOSE HAND TRUCK Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; materials handling equipment; hand trucks for carrying loose loads. SUBSTANCE: hand truck has driving hollow sectional ball-like wheel 1 accommodating ball-like container rigidly coupled by axles with sectional frame consisting of two halves and furnished with handle 8 adjustable for length, and hinged leg 9. Replaceable load body with spherical bottom enclosing driving ball-like wheel can be installed on sectional frame extension with plates for axles. EFFECT: increased nomenclature of carried loads, enlarged operating capabilities, increased capacity, reduced transportation expenses, and increased economy. 2 cl, 4 dwg