Inventors:
Kevin G. Abelbeck - Venice CA
Paul C. Dickie - Loveland CO
James D. Thrasher - Foxboro MA
Perry M. DiMascio - Mansfield MA
International Classification:
B62B 100
Abstract:
The disclosed invention is a means of transporting items such as those commonly taken to the beach or on a picnic over sandy or otherwise yielding terrain. The device is comprised of a wheeled, collapsible frame including a bottom frame suitable for supporting larger objects such as an ice chest. The disclosed invention also includes an upper frame which supports a pliable receptacle that is of sufficient size to hold a multitude of miscellaneous items such as blankets, beach toys, clothes, food, etc. The invention includes a retractable chair hanger to support a plurality of folding chairs in a hanging fashion thereby providing a stable environment for transporting the chairs with little risk of loosing the chairs when traveling over rough terrain. In the preferred embodiment, near the midpoint of the chair hanger is a cross bar that is used to support the front portion of the receptacle. The frame is such that it allows foldability to such an extent that it collapses to a size that can be easily stored and transported.