Devices and methods for collecting and hauling materials

摘要

The present application discloses devices for collecting and hauling materials, and methods of using the devices. The devices generally include a post and a sheet. The post includes a number of attachment points and the sheet includes a number of connectors. The connectors are selectively attachable to the attachment points on the post to position the sheet between an open orientation for loading the materials onto the sheet, and a closed orientation for transporting the device with the materials.

主权项

1. A method of loading materials onto a collection device that includes a post with first, second, and third brackets and a sheet with a front edge, an opposing back edge, and opposing first and second lateral edges, the method comprising:
inserting a first end of the post into the ground and positioning the post in an upright position with a first bracket of the post positioned in close proximity to the ground and second and third brackets of the post positioned farther away from the ground, each of the brackets including an enclosed interior space; spreading the sheet out in a flat configuration with a first connector that is attached to a central part of a front edge of the sheet being connected to the first bracket of the post; after the materials are loaded onto the sheet, folding the first lateral edge of the sheet over the materials and inserting a second connector that is attached to the front edge of the sheet at the first lateral edge into the interior space of the second bracket and attaching the second connector to the second bracket with the second connector positioned farther away from the ground than the first connector; folding the second lateral edge of the sheet over the materials and inserting a third connector that is attached to the front edge of the sheet at the second lateral edge into the interior space of the third bracket and attaching the third connector to the third bracket with the third connector positioned farther away from the ground than the first connector; and removing the first end of the post from the ground while the connectors remain attached to the post.