Grocery cart mover
US5860485A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D51/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powered grocery cart mover moves a line of grocery carts. The grocery cart mover includes a drive mechanism and a mechanism for engaging the line of grocery carts. The engaging mechanism is configured and arranged so that upon activation of the drive mechanism, the engaging mechanism lifts an end of the line of carts off the ground and moves the carts horizontally in a desired direction. The drive mechanism is pivotally connected to the cart engaging mechanism to facilitate steering of the cart engaging mechanism and the line of carts. The grocery cart mover can further include a harnessing mechanism releasably attachable to the cart engager and the line of carts for securing the line of carts relative to the cart engager.
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