Carrier for Transporting Bulky, Relatively Heavy Objects

[0024]In FIG. 1, there is shown a side view in accordance with the carrier of the invention. It will be seen that carrier 2 is comprised of frame 4 which in the embodiment shown, has two rail members 6 joined together by cross bars 8. A ledge or toe plate 10 is provided to ensure against slippage of the object being transported, e.g., cooler. Handles 12 are provided to manipulate the carrier and its load. Near or on handles 12 is positioned a brake bar 14 which in the embodiment shown operates cable 16 to slow or stop the carrier. Brake 18 is shown operating on front wheels 20.

[0025]The carrier is provided with three sets of wheels—front wheels 20, pivotal wheels 22 and rear wheels 24. When loaded, the carrier is designed to run on at least one or two pairs of wheels or their equivalent. Front wheels 20 are rigidly attached to rails 6, as shown. Pivotal wheels 22 in this embodiment are mounted on extensions 28 and, for purposes of this embodiment, are fixed in place.

[0026]Rear wheels 2