Cart transporter
US6244366A · kind A · utility
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9References
14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B5/0006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power operated vehicle, of the type guided by a walking attendant, for conveying a plurality of nestable carts. The vehicle has a main body portion and is supported by a front rotatable caster and two rear drive wheels mounted on an axle. The drive wheels are in differential and are driven by a motor connected to a power supply. A control handle is offset to the side for controlling the operation of the vehicle. An adjustable hitch is attached to the rear for accepting the lead nestable cart. The adjustable hitch pivots at a point proximal the axle. The adjustable hitch pivots independent of the movement of the vehicle.
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