초록 ▼

A vehicle for retrieving wheeled shopping carts in parking lots. The vehicle is an electric-powered vehicle with electronic remote control which allows one operator to use the device for retrieval of the wheeled shopping carts. The vehicle can be operated in a remote or manual mode. The vehicle incl

A vehicle for retrieving wheeled shopping carts in parking lots. The vehicle is an electric-powered vehicle with electronic remote control which allows one operator to use the device for retrieval of the wheeled shopping carts. The vehicle can be operated in a remote or manual mode. The vehicle includes a cart coupling means for securing the wheeled shopping carts to the vehicle. The cart coupling means is electrically isolated from the vehicle. The coupling means includes two arcuate jaw members which surround the rear tube frame members of the shopping cart. A locking rod is pushed across one jaw member to secure the shopping cart to the coupler assembly. When operating in the remote control, the operator guides the vehicle with a radio transmitter. The vehicle can likewise be operated in a manual mode. The vehicle provides a foot pedal seat and steering wheel for manual operation. The electric drive means for powering the vehicle includes dynamic braking and a parking brake. The parking brake is actuated automatically when the vehicle has come to a stop or the operator sets the brake manually.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle for moving at least one wheeled cart, the vehicle comprising:a chassis supported by at least two wheels;electric drive means supported by the chassis, the drive means coupled to the at least two wheels;means for generating a drive signal, the drive signal compri

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle for moving at least one wheeled cart, the vehicle comprising:a chassis supported by at least two wheels;electric drive means supported by the chassis, the drive means coupled to the at least two wheels;means for generating a drive signal, the drive signal comprising at least one target speed;a controller coupled to the electric drive means, the controller operative to energize the electric drive means to move the vehicle in response to the drive signal;a front plate mounted on the chassis;two jaws protruding from the front plate, wherein said jaws operate to engage corresponding vertical frame members of the at least one wheeled cart; andlocking means for locking the at least one wheeled cart to at least one of the jaws, wherein the locking means includes a moveable pin positionable across an open portion of one of the two jaws.