Voting machine storage and transport cart with improved security
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G06K-017/00
G07C-013/00
출원번호
UP-0899333
(2007-09-05)
등록번호
US-7654457
(2010-03-31)
발명자
/ 주소
Wilson, Joseph
Abel, Gary V.
대리인 / 주소
Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver
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A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal, optical scan ballot counter and ballot box, and multiple (collapsible) voting booths in a portable, fully usable and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side-rails joined together in a spaced-apart configura
A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal, optical scan ballot counter and ballot box, and multiple (collapsible) voting booths in a portable, fully usable and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side-rails joined together in a spaced-apart configuration and mounted on castors, and a plurality of reinforcing struts between and amongst the side rails. The touch-screen voting terminal is seated atop a sliding shelf mounted on roller-brackets between the side-rails and extensible from one end thereof at waist-level for easy wheelchair and/or any other voter access thereto. All the loaded equipment is fully restrained against lateral and vertical motion, and yet all equipment is given full access to their control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
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We claim: 1. A voter cart for transporting a combination of a voting terminal, optical scan ballot counter and ballot box, and for parking said optical scan ballot counter and voting terminal in an accessible position for a judge's and voter use, respectively, both while still on said cart, compris
We claim: 1. A voter cart for transporting a combination of a voting terminal, optical scan ballot counter and ballot box, and for parking said optical scan ballot counter and voting terminal in an accessible position for a judge's and voter use, respectively, both while still on said cart, comprising: a pair of opposing side-rails each defined by at least two vertical struts and at least two lateral struts joined in a substantially rectangular shape; a plurality of castors mounted beneath said side-rails; a plurality of transverse struts joining said side-rails together and dividing said voter cart into a distinct fore compartment, and aft compartment for containing an optical scan ballot counter and ballot box; a fixed shelf assembly subdividing said fore compartment and providing a support surface; an extensible shelf assembly mounted on roller brackets beneath said fixed shelf assembly and further subdividing said fore compartment, said extensible shelf assembly providing support for said voting terminal; said extensible shelf assembly leaving space there beneath and in said fore compartment for storing a plurality of portable voting booths and other precinct equipment. 2. The voter cart according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of tie bars spanning the vertical and lateral struts of the opposing side-rails for further reinforcement. 3. The voter cart according to claim 1, further comprising restraint bar spanning the side-rails overtop the aft compartment for vertical stabilization of the optical scan ballot counter and ballot box. 4. The voter cart according to claim 3, wherein said restraint bar is slidably attached across the side-rails for lateral positioning further reinforcement. The voter cart according to claim 3, wherein said restraint bar further comprises a pair of downwardly protruding push-stays that bear against the optical scan voting counter. 5. The voter cart according to claim 1, further comprising a first securement belt attachable vertically across said extensible shelf for securing said voting terminal in said cart. 6. The voter cart according to claim 5, further comprising a second securement belt attachable horizontally across said fore compartment for restraining said plurality of portable voting booths. 7. The voter cart according to claim 1, further comprising a compression screw selectively bearing against said extensible shelf assembly for fixing its position. 8. The voter cart according to claim 1, further comprising a power strip mounted on one of said transverse struts. 9. The voter cart according to claim 1, wherein, said side-rail assemblies are each configured in a laid-over figure-eight. 10. The voter cart according to claim 1, wherein said side-rails are joined at the bottom by a platform including a plurality of restraining chalks for restraining said ballot counter in the aft compartment. 11. The voter cart according to claim 1, further comprising a fabric cover for covering all voting equipment resident in said cart. 12. A utility cart for transporting voting devices at least inclusive of a touch-screen voting terminal, ballot counter, and ballot box, comprising: a pair of opposing side-rails formed with tubing and including a front, top, back and bottom rail joined substantially in a rectangle; a plurality of lateral struts joining said pair of opposing side-rails together, including at least two lateral struts spanning the bottom rails; a plurality of castors mounted beneath said at least two bottom struts; an extensible shelf mounted on roller-brackets between said side-rails and extensible from one end thereof; a plurality of tie bars interrupting the rectangle of said side rails; and a securement belt attachable across said extensible shelf for securing said touch-screen terminal in said cart; and a fixed shelf assembly subdividing said fore compartment and providing a support surface. 13. The voter cart according to claim 12, further comprising a plurality of tie bars spanning the struts of the opposing side-rails for further reinforcement. 14. The voter cart according to claim 12, further comprising a first securement belt attachable vertically across said extensible shelf for securing said voting terminal in said cart. 15. The voter cart according to claim 14, further comprising a second securement belt attachable horizontally across said fore compartment for restraining said plurality of portable voting booths. 16. The voter cart according to claim 12, further comprising a set screw selectively bearing against said slide out shelf for fixing its position. 17. The voter cart according to claim 12, further comprising a power strip mounted on one of said transverse struts. 18. The voter cart according to claim 12, wherein said side-rail assemblies are each configured in a laid-over figure-eight. 19. The voter cart according to claim 12, further comprising a bottom platform spanning the side-rails at the bottom, said platform including a plurality of restraining chalks for restraining said ballot counter in the aft compartment. 20. The voter cart according to claim 12, further comprising a fabric cover for covering all voting equipment resident in said cart.
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