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Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to a medication cart comprises a driving unit which is mounted to a base of the medication cart. The driving unit includes a drive wheel which is movable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the drive wheel engages the floo

Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to a medication cart comprises a driving unit which is mounted to a base of the medication cart. The driving unit includes a drive wheel which is movable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the drive wheel engages the floor to provide self-propelled motion to the medication cart. In the retracted position, the medication cart is freely movable on supporting castor wheels. Foot operated pedals are provided to move the drive wheel between the extended and retracted positions. Forward and reverse motion of the cart is provided by a rocker switch which is positioned on a top panel of the cart.

대표청구항 ▼

[ Having described the invention, we claim:] [1.] Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to a medication cart, comprising:a support assembly adapted to be mounted to a base of a medication cart;a plurality of wheels carried by said support assembly and adapted for supporting said medication c

[ Having described the invention, we claim:] [1.] Apparatus for providing self-propelled motion to a medication cart, comprising:a support assembly adapted to be mounted to a base of a medication cart;a plurality of wheels carried by said support assembly and adapted for supporting said medication cart on a substantially planar surface;at least one drive wheel carried by a pivot member connected to said support assembly and operable to be selectively manually pivoted between extended and retracted positions for respectively engaging with and disengaging from said substantially planar surface;a manually operated selection device operably connected to said pivot member for selectively moving said drive wheel between said extended and retracted positions;a motor operably connected to said drive wheel for rotating said drive wheel in at least a first direction; anda manually operated control switch coupled to said motor for selectively operating said drive wheel in said at least first direction for providing self-propelled motion to said medication cart.