Cart with powered folding in a battery electric vehicle
US12128858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2205/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cart with powered folding and unfolding capability is provided. The cart has a cradle for holding a load, a frame supporting said cradle, said frame including a U-shaped leg member defining a pair of free ends connected to said cradle and a cross-bar end connected to a pair of wheels for ground engagement to enable said cart to roll along the ground, at least one leg pivot motor coupled to said leg member to enable powered folding of said leg member with respect to said cradle. The cart has a battery disposed on said cradle to power said leg pivot motor to enable powered folding and unfolding of said leg member. The cart also has an actuator disposed on said frame to initiate powered folding or unfolding of said leg member. Such a cart may also include a pair of auxiliary legs which are capable of powered folding.
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