The present system and accompanying apparatuses relate to mobile insulated storage vessels, and particularly to a portable high capacity cooler with maximum steering and stability, large diameter wheels, high ground clearance and is insulated for optimal travel and utility.
People have been using coolers to transport food and drink items to sporting events, to other people's houses, on camping trips, or to other outdoor events for many years. Generally, these coolers have been basic with either four wheels, or no wheels, and are of a basic rectangular shape made of plastic.
These basic coolers have several limitations. First, those without wheels are hard to transport and, particularly once loaded, are heavy to carry. Furthermore, the coolers with four wheels are hard to steer and difficult to maneuver and do not easily travel over rough terrain.
Second, their basicness limits their storage capacity and therefore limits the amount and/or size of items that can be transported. Lastly, the items placed in many basic coolers cannot last a long time without the addition of ice, often due to the lack of proper insulation.
The instant system, as illustrated herein, is clearly not anticipated, rendered obvious, or even present in any of the prior art mechanisms, either alone or in any combination thereof.
The current system includes features that afford the cooler apparatus complete mobility and superior storage in numerous manners. First, the current system and accompanying apparatuses include at least three large diameter rubber, or other flexible polymer based material, wheels which allow for easy steering and handling, and maximum stability. The three large diameter rubber wheel configuration features, in at least one embodiment, a large diameter rubberized wheel, allows for the cooler to be easily transported by any user. Additionally, the wheels may be pneumatic or solid rubber, rugged tires, which, in conjunction with the high ground clearance feature, allows the cooler to be transported over most terrains. The rear wheels also contain a brake mechanism to keep the cooler in place. Furthermore, the current system and accompanying apparatuses include a collapsible three piece adjustable handle for towing.
Secondly, the current system may comprise cup holders, each comprising drainage apertures, and an option for dual storage chambers, and side mesh pockets for increased storage space and options. These storage options allow for 55 quarts of storage capacity. Additionally by simply increasing the length of the cooler, the identical beneficial system can be offered in other sizes, i.e. 80 quart, etc.
Lastly, the current system uses closed cell foam thermal technology for increased insulation. This allows the items being stored in the cooler to last for much longer durations, and in warmer climates, than basic coolers.
Therefore, it is an object of the instant system to provide a high capacity cooler that travels over even rough terrain, with maximum steering and stability, and is insulated for optimal travel and utility.
It is a further object of the instant system for the cooler to have three wheels, which are pneumatic, rubberized, polymeric rugged tires.
It is a further object of the instant system for the cooler to have a brake mechanism on at least one, or each of the rear two wheels.
It is a further object of the instant system for the cooler to have a collapsible articulating three piece handle for towing.
It is a further object of the instant system for the cooler to include multiple cup holders.
It is a further object of the instant system for the cooler to include two side mesh pockets for increased storage.
It is a further object of the instant system for the cooler to incorporate optional dual chambers, adaptable to wet or dry storage, wherein the divider is stored under the primary lid of the cooler.
It is a further object of the instant system for the cooler to have a secondary, smaller, lid for the optional second wet or dry storage chamber.
It is a further object of the instant system to introduce a cooler incorporating materially enhanced ground clearance and larger, highly capable wheel configurations.
It is a further object of the instant system to introduce a cooler possessing an interior liner of closed cell foam thermal technology for increased insulation.
It is a further object of the instant system to introduce a lid seal gasket for the lid systems.
It is a further object of the instant system to include the addition of an integrated adjustable elastic tie-down strap to allow fastening (side to side) of items like fold-up chairs etc. on the top of the cooler. This stores in the side mesh pocket when not in use.
It is also an object of the instant system possessing an integrated, removable, waterproof and rechargeable Bluetooth® speaker system that is Smartphone compatible. The system may additionally include a USB port to support the charging of other devices such as Smartphones and this USB port may be located under the front handle mechanism.
It is a further object of the instant system to utilize at least one, rearwardly disposed, integrated mesh storage pocket under the rear lift handle to increase overall storage capacity.
It is also an object of the present system to incorporate an integrated bottle opener in the rear handle.
It is an additional object an integrated, removable, waterproof light system, safely located within the underside of the main lid. This will light the interior of the cooler as well as act as a flash light by removing.
Finally, in an additional embodiment of the instant system, the mesh side pockets be attached with an external bracket.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the versatile cooler systems in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the system and accompanying apparatuses that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the system and accompanying apparatuses in detail, it is to be understood that the system and accompanying apparatuses are not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The system and accompanying apparatuses are capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carries out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
These, together with other objects of the system and accompanying apparatuses, along with the various features of novelty, which characterize the system and accompanying apparatuses, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the interactive systems, apparatuses and accompany methods, the operating advantages and the specific objects attained by usage, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the system and accompanying apparatuses.
The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the system and does not represent the only forms in which the present system may be construed and/or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of the steps for producing the system and accompanying apparatus. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the system.
The interior liner 90 is placed in the exterior body 10, which is designed to the items stored in system cold.
The handle 80 has a hexacomb interior ribbing 82 on its underside. The handle 80 mounts to the end control arm 40 that is not mounted to the exterior body 10. The handle 80 comprises a male end projection feature 81 that interacts with the detent mechanisms located within the control arm 42. The point where the handle 80 mounts to the control arm 40 is a hinge pivot 83 which allows the handle 80 to be in an opened or closed position.
Once the main pin 27 is through the top mounting plate 26, a primary load bearing 25 slides over the main pin 27. After the primary load bearing 25 is placed over the main pin 27, the main pin 27 is placed through an opening at the top of the single sided horn 18. Once the main pin 27 is through the single sided horn 18, a secondary load bearing 24 is placed over the main pin 27, followed by a retainer 23. All of the above are secured in place with a main pin nut 21, which is screwed on to the end of the main pin 27.
To secure the wheel to the single sided horn 18, an axle bolt 22 slides through a spanner bushing 20. The spanner bushing 20 is secured by screwing an axle nut 19 on the end of the axle bolt 22. The axle bolt 22 and spanner bushing 20 slide through an opening in bottom of the single sided horn 18.
Moreover, the optimal features of the instant system focus on utilization of the functional properties of large diameter, dense rubberize wheels and enhanced ground clearance. The enhanced sized of the wheel mechanisms, when compared with concurrent systems, and the axle placement of the rear wheels, particularly when taken in conjunction with the freely mounted and freely rotating, singular lead or front wheel, allow for enhanced ground clearance. The rear axle 32 may be strategically mounted on the lower edge of the body 10 such that ground clearance is strongly enhanced, particularly in light of the flexibility and rotational capabilities of the freely mounted front wheel.
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There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the insulated rolling cooler in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the system that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the system in detail, it is to be understood that the system is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The system is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
These together with other objects of the system, along with the various features of novelty, which characterize the system, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the system, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the system.
This application claims the benefit of and takes priority from U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/981,434 filed on Apr. 18, 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
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