Industrial caster guard

摘要

The caster guard comprises a band which may surround a variety of conventionally known caster subassemblies, wherein exemplary caster subassemblies include those used on material handling carts. The band protects an individual's foot from injury. In an exemplary embodiment, the caster guard further comprises a top mounting plate attached to a side support that is attached to the band. In application, the top mounting plate is sandwiched between and secured to the caster mounting plate and a frame of the caster subassembly. In another embodiment, the caster guard comprises two opposing adjustable sleeves each disposed within two opposing clamp pads which are secured to the band. The sleeves may be engaged with a head bolt and a jam nut of the wheel axle unit of the caster subassembly.

主权项

1. A caster guard, comprising:
a band having an inside diameter sized to accommodate a wheel diameter of a wheel of a caster, wherein the band surrounds the wheel of the caster without obstruction; and two vertical legs attached to the band, wherein the vertical legs are spaced 90 degrees from one another to allow access to the caster.