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Power assist wagon

US10525998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 2018
Grant dateJan 7, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60L2200/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power assist system for a wagon having a safety cut-off system is provided. The power assist system preferably includes a wagon body having a plurality of wheels, at least one of which is a driven wheel, a pivotable handle, a drive system having a motor mechanically connected to the driven wheel, a microcontroller that obtains an input signal and provides an output signal to the drive system and, a safety cut-off system connected to the handle. In one embodiment the safety cut-off system includes a safety-control switch electrically connected to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller adjusts the signal sent to the drive system based on a state of the safety-control switch.

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