Collapsible sled with automatic locking means, and methods of constructing and utilizing same

摘要

A collapsible sled for transporting items having a front section and a rear section pivotally connected to each other so as to be positioned in operable and collapsible positions. The sled includes a runners, each of which includes a V-shaped blade and a pawl and ratchet assembly for automatically locking each runner into an operable position relative to the front and rear sections; a snap lock for locking the front and rear sections into the collapsible position; and a slidable lock for locking the runners to the front and rear sections when the sled is in the collapsible position.