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A self-propelled pool service cart specifically adapted for transporting a battery powered pool cleaning vacuum powered by an on-board rechargeable battery, along with other pool cleaning equipment and accessories. The cart is adapted an electric motorized transaxle with integrated transmission for

A self-propelled pool service cart specifically adapted for transporting a battery powered pool cleaning vacuum powered by an on-board rechargeable battery, along with other pool cleaning equipment and accessories. The cart is adapted an electric motorized transaxle with integrated transmission for powering the cart wheels. The electric motor receives power from the rechargeable battery that is used to power the vacuum. The cart is adapted with a handle assembly that includes a thumb actuated throttle that allows the user to selectively control the speed of the cart. In an alternate embodiment, a wheeled platform or sulky is provided for removable attachment to the cart in trailing configuration. The wheeled platform includes a pole mount for removably receiving a telescopic pool cleaning pole therein when in operation. A self-propelled cart in accordance with the present invention may be used either with or without the wheeled platform. The cart is further adapted for simple attachment and removal to a vehicle.

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1. A self-propelled pool service cart comprising: a frame including a handle;an electrical power source consisting of a single 12-Volt battery mounted on said frame;a first electrical control switch having an electrical input in electrical communication with said battery, and first and second electr

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A self-propelled pool service cart comprising: a frame including a handle;an electrical power source consisting of a single 12-Volt battery mounted on said frame;a first electrical control switch having an electrical input in electrical communication with said battery, and first and second electrical outputs corresponding to said first electrical control switch, said first electrical control switch including a manually actuated selector configurable between a first position wherein said electrical input is placed in electrical communication with an electrical receptacle, a second position wherein said electrical input configured to an open circuit corresponding to an off-configuration;a second electrical control switch having an electrical input in electrical communication with said battery, and first and second electrical outputs corresponding to said second electrical control switch, said second electrical control switch including a manually actuated selector configurable between a first position wherein said electrical input is placed in electrical communication with said first electrical output corresponding therewith, a second position wherein said electrical input configured to an open circuit;a motor controller having an input in electrical communication with the first electrical output of said second electrical control switch, a control input, and an motor output;a manually actuated throttle connected to said frame, said throttle having an output in electrical communication with said motor controller control input;an electrically powered motorized transaxle assembly mounted on said frame, said motorized transaxle assembly including a DC motor having an output shaft mechanically connected to a transaxle assembly including opposing axel members, said DC motor in electrical communication with the motor output of said motor controller; anda pair of wheels connected to said frame coupled to said transaxle assembly, said pair of wheels journaled for rotation about an axis. 2. A self-propelled pool service cart according to claim 1, further including a trailer adapted for removable attachment to said frame, said wheeled platform adapted for supporting a person. 3. A self-propelled pool service cart according to claim 1, wherein said frame includes a storage platform having a top surface defining upwardly projecting structure sized and shaped to be received within by a pool vacuum for nested mating engagement with the undersurface of the pool vacuum. 4. A self-propelled pool service cart comprising: a frame including a handle;a 12-Volt battery supported by said frame;at least one electrical control switch having an electrical input in electrical communication with said battery, a manually actuated selector configurable between a plurality of positions including an “off” position wherein power is not drawn from said battery, a first “on” position wherein power is supplied to an electrical receptacle mounted to said frame, and a second “on” position wherein power is supplied to a motor controller;said motor controller having a control input, and a motor output;a manually actuated throttle connected having an output in electrical communication with said motor controller control input;an electrically powered motorized transaxle assembly mounted on said frame, said motorized transaxle assembly including a 24-Volt DC motor having an output shaft mechanically connected to a transaxle assembly including opposing axel members, said DC motor in electrical communication with the motor output of said motor controller; anda pair of wheels, each of said wheels mechanically coupled one of said opposing axel members. 5. A self-propelled pool service cart according to claim 4, further including a trailer adapted for removable attachment to said frame, said wheeled platform adapted for supporting a person. 6. A self-propelled pool service cart according to claim 4, wherein said frame includes a storage platform having means for removably securing a swimming pool vacuum. 7. A self-propelled pool service cart comprising: a frame including a handle;said frame including a storage platform;an electrically powered swimming pool vacuum removably supported on said storage platform;means for securing said swimming pool vacuum on said storage platform;a single 12-Volt battery supported by said frame and configured as a power supply;at least one electrical control switch having an electrical input in electrical communication with said battery, a manually actuated selector configurable between a plurality of positions including an “off” position wherein power is not drawn from said battery, a first “on” position wherein power is supplied to an electrical receptacle mounted to said frame, and a second “on” position wherein power is supplied to a motor controller;said motor controller having a control input, and a motor output;a manually actuated throttle connected having an output in electrical communication with said motor controller control input;an electrically powered motorized transaxle assembly mounted on said frame, said motorized transaxle assembly including a 24-Volt DC motor having an output shaft mechanically connected to a transaxle assembly including opposing axel members, said DC motor in electrical communication with the motor output of said motor controller; andeach opposing axel member having a wheel mechanically coupled thereto.