Brick transport apparatus

Abstract

A masonry or brick transport device is provided and is operable for receiving and retaining an array of bricks or other masonry products thereon such that masonry workers can easily lift, carry and transport the masonry products from one location (a storage location) to another (an installation location). The brick transport device provided includes a base frame carriage having at least two side rails and at least one interposing cross rail attached thereto. At least one, but preferably two, fork(s) operable for engaging and supporting a brick array are provided to the cross rail. Further, handle bars are provided for permitting a pair of workers to lift and transport the device. Optionally, a hook may be provided to the frame carriage for carrying a bucket or like device.

1 . A brick transport device, comprising:
 a base frame carriage defined by a pair of elongate side rails attached to at least one interposing cross rail, the side rails being attached to the cross rail at a substantially, perpendicular angle such that they extend outward in the same direction in a parallel manner;   at least one fork perpendicularly attached to the cross rail such that the at least one fork extends outwardly in a parallel direction to the side rails, the at least one fork being operable for engaging a brick array for transport; and   a plurality of handle bars mounted to a top surface of the side rails.   
   
   
       2 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein each side rail has a length of about 12 inches. 
   
   
       3 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the cross rail has a length of about 28¾ inches. 
   
   
       4 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fork is two forks which are attached to the cross rail in a spaced relation which corresponds to openings provided in the brick array. 
   
   
       5 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fork has a length of about 8 inches. 
   
   
       6 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fork includes a gripping feature. 
   
   
       7 . The brick transport device of  claim 6 , wherein the gripping feature is selected from the group consisting of a skid proof tape, a rubber coating, or a sleeve. 
   
   
       8 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of handle bars include handle portions. 
   
   
       9 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality handle bars extend in the vertical plane at an angle of inclination α. 
   
   
       10 . The brick transport device of  claim 9 , wherein the angle of inclination α is 35 degrees. 
   
   
       11 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of handle bars are spaced apart and positioned at an angle β such that they are wide enough to accommodate and permit a worker to comfortably hold the device. 
   
   
       12 . The brick transport device of  claim 11 , wherein the angle β is 25 degrees. 
   
   
       13 . The brick transport device of  claim 8 , wherein each handle portion has a length of about 16 inches. 
   
   
       14 . The brick transport device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one removable hook operable carrying a bucket or similar device. 
   
   
       15 . A brick transport device, comprising:
 a base frame carriage defined by a pair of elongate side rails attached to at least one interposing cross rail, the side rails being attached to the cross rail at a substantially, perpendicular angle such that they extend outward in the same direction in a parallel manner;   a pair of forks operable for engaging a brick array for transport, the pair of forks being perpendicularly attached to the cross rail in a spaced relation such that they extend outwardly in a parallel direction to the side rails and correspond to openings provided in the brick array; and   a plurality of handle bars mounted to a top surface of the side rails.   
   
   
       16 . The brick transport device of  claim 15 , wherein the pair of forks include a gripping feature. 
   
   
       17 . The brick transport device of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of handle bars include handle portions. 
   
   
       18 . The brick transport device of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of handle bars extend in the vertical plane at an angle of inclination α and are spaced apart and positioned at an angle β such that they are wide enough to accommodate and permit a worker to comfortably hold the device. 
   
   
       19 . The brick transport device of  claim 15 , wherein the angle of inclination α is 35 degrees and the angle β is 25 degrees, respectively. 
   
   
       20 . A brick transport device, comprising:
 a base frame carriage defined by a pair of elongate side rails attached to at least one interposing cross rail, the side rails being attached to the cross rail at a substantially, perpendicular angle such that they extend outward in the same direction in a parallel manner;   a pair of forks operable for engaging a brick array for transport, the pair of forks being perpendicularly attached to the cross rail in a spaced relation such that they extend outwardly in a parallel direction to the side rails and correspond to openings provided in the brick array; and   a plurality of handle bars mounted to a top surface of the side rails, the plurality of handle bars including handle portions and extending in the vertical plane at an angle of inclination 25 degrees and being spaced apart and positioned at an angle 35 degrees such that they are wide enough to accommodate and permit a worker to comfortably hold the device.