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Disclosed are motorized litter transport kits and methods and devices relating thereto.

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1. An assemblable and disassemblable motorized litter transport kit, said kit comprising: a single wheel;an axle assembly configured to be securely and detachably engaged with said single wheel;a motorized drive train configured to be able to drive said single wheel via said axle assembly;frame memb

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An assemblable and disassemblable motorized litter transport kit, said kit comprising: a single wheel;an axle assembly configured to be securely and detachably engaged with said single wheel;a motorized drive train configured to be able to drive said single wheel via said axle assembly;frame members configured to be able to support said single wheel and said motorized drive train, wherein said frame members comprise: a first frame arm member,a second frame arm member,a third frame arm member, anda fourth frame arm member; andclamp members configured to be operably connected to said frame members and configured to releasably secure a litter to said frame members;wherein a first end of each of said first and second frame arm members includes a first bearing assembly, wherein a first end of each of said third and fourth frame arm members includes a second bearing assembly, wherein said first and second bearing assemblies are configured to be rotatably, securely, and operably connected with an axle of said axle assembly. 2. The kit of claim 1, wherein said first and second frame arm members are configured to be rotatably engaged with a first end of said axle and said third and fourth frame arm members are configured to be rotatably engaged with a second end of said axle, and wherein each of the frame arm members are configured to rotate parallel to each other upon engagement with said axle. 3. The kit of claim 1, wherein said frame members comprise a first side brace member configured to be able to rigidly position said first frame arm member relative to said second frame arm member, said frame members further comprising a second side brace member configured to be able to rigidly position said third frame arm member relative to said fourth frame arm member. 4. The kit of claim 1, wherein said frame members comprise a first cross brace member configured to be able to rigidly and symmetrically align said first frame arm member with said third frame arm member on opposing sides of said single wheel. 5. The kit of claim 1, wherein said frame members further comprise a component base frame member configured to be able to support a motor of said motorized drive train. 6. The kit of claim 5, wherein said component base frame member is also configured to be able to rigidly and symmetrically align said second frame arm member with said fourth frame arm member on opposing sides of said single wheel. 7. The kit of claim 1, wherein said clamp members are configured for 360 degrees of rotation. 8. The kit of claim 1, wherein said axle assembly comprises an axle configured to be operably connected to said single wheel, wherein said axle is configured to extend through the radial center of said single wheel and is also configured to protrude on either side of said single wheel, wherein said axle assembly further comprises a wheel hub member configured to be securely and detachably attached to said axle and also configured to be securely and detachably attached to a rim of said single wheel. 9. The kit of claim 8, said kit further comprising a brake assembly configured to be operably connected with a brake mount of a first frame arm member and also configured to be operably connected with said axle. 10. A method of assembling the kit of claim 1, said method comprising: attaching a single wheel to an axle assembly configured to be securely and detachably engaged with said single wheel;assembling frame members configured to be able to support said single wheel and a motorized drive train;mounting said motorized drive train to said frame members, wherein said motorized drive train is configured to be able to drive said single wheel via said axle assembly; andattaching clamp members configured to be operably connected to said frame members and configured to releasably secure a litter to said frame members. 11. The kit of claim 1, wherein said first bearing assembly comprises: a first cylindrical hub attached to said first end of said first frame arm and a second cylindrical hub attached to said first end of said second frame arm, wherein the first cylindrical hub is oriented next to and inline with the second cylindrical hub;a first bearing sleeve configured to slide within an inner surface of said first cylindrical hub and said second cylindrical hub, wherein the first bearing sleeve includes a shoulder that overlaps with a bottom surface of said first cylindrical hub and wherein the first bearing sleeve extends beyond the top surface of said second cylindrical hub and wherein the first bearing sleeve includes an annular groove in the outer surface of the first bearing sleeve proximate said top surface of said second cylindrical hub, wherein the annular groove is configured to receive a first spring clip;said first spring clip;wherein when said first spring clip is in place, said first cylindrical hub and second cylindrical hub are sandwiched between said first spring clip and the shoulder of said first bearing sleeve;and wherein said second bearing assembly comprises:a third cylindrical hub attached to said first end of said third frame arm and a fourth cylindrical hub attached to said first end of said fourth frame arm, wherein the third cylindrical hub is oriented next to and inline with the fourth cylindrical hub;a second bearing sleeve configured to slide within an inner surface of said third cylindrical hub and said fourth cylindrical hub, wherein the second bearing sleeve includes a shoulder that overlaps with a bottom surface of said third cylindrical hub and wherein the second bearing sleeve extends beyond the top surface of said fourth cylindrical hub and wherein the second bearing sleeve includes an annular groove in the outer surface of the second bearing sleeve proximate said top surface of said fourth cylindrical hub, wherein the annular groove is configured to receive a second spring clip;said second spring clip;wherein when said second spring clip is in place, said third cylindrical hub and fourth cylindrical hub are sandwiched between said second spring clip and the shoulder of said second bearing sleeve. 12. The kit of claim 11, further comprising: a first bearing and a second bearing, wherein the first bearing and the second bearing sit within an inner surface of said first bearing sleeve and wherein an inner surface of the first bearing and an inner surface of the second bearing is configured to engage said axle of said axle assembly and thereby allow parallel rotation of said first cylindrical hub relative to said second cylindrical hub relative to said axle; anda third bearing and a fourth bearing, wherein the third bearing and the fourth bearing sit within an inner surface of said second bearing sleeve and wherein an inner surface of the third bearing and an inner surface of the fourth bearing is configured to engage said axle of said axle assembly and thereby allow parallel rotation of said third cylindrical hub relative to said fourth cylindrical hub relative to said axle. 13. An assemblable and disassemblable motorized litter transport kit, said kit comprising: a single wheel;an axle assembly configured to be securely and detachably engaged with said single wheel;a motorized drive train configured to be able to drive said single wheel via said axle assembly;frame members configured to be able to support said single wheel and said motorized drive train, wherein said frame members comprise: a first frame arm member,a second frame arm member,a third frame arm member, anda fourth frame arm member; andclamp members configured to be operably connected to said frame members and configured to releasably secure a litter to said frame members;wherein said frame members comprise a first clamp mount assembly configured to be able to adjustably secure a first clamp member a selected distance from a second clamp member. 14. The kit of claim 13, wherein said first clamp mount assembly comprises a first cross support member, a first clamp positioning member mounted to said first clamp member and configured to be able to slidably engage a first end of said first cross support member, a second clamp positioning member mounted to said second clamp member and configured to be able to slidably engage a second end of said first cross support member, wherein said first clamp positioning member and said second clamp positioning member are each configured to be able to adjust said selected distance of said first clamp member from said second clamp member. 15. The kit of claim 14, wherein said first clamp mount assembly further comprises a first connecting member configured to be able to rigidly secure a second end of said first frame arm member to said first cross support and wherein said first clamp mount assembly further comprises a second connecting member configured to be able to rigidly secure a second end of said third frame arm member to said first cross support. 16. The kit of claim 13, wherein said frame members comprise a second clamp mount assembly configured to adjustably secure, upon assembly, a third clamp member a selected distance from a fourth clamp member. 17. An assemblable and disassemblable motorized litter transport kit, said kit comprising: a single wheel;an axle assembly configured to be securely and detachably engaged with said single wheel;a motorized drive train configured to be able to drive said single wheel via said axle assembly;frame members configured to be able to support said single wheel and said motorized drive train; andclamp members configured to be operably connected to said frame members and configured to releasably secure a litter to said frame members, wherein said clamp members each comprise a hook;a knob comprising a threaded member designed to be received by said hook; a hollow shank with a first end and a second end;a sleeve configured to sit within said second end of said hollow shank, configured to receive said knob, and further configured to rotationally support said knob;a spacer configured to allow said threaded member of said knob to pass through the radial center of said spacer and wherein said spacer is configured to separate a clamp seat from said first end of said hollow shank;said hook is configured to mate with the inner surfaces of said clamp seat such that rotation of said clamp seat rotates said hook;said clamp seat is configured such that the pulling of said hook towards said knob via rotation of said threaded member of said knob results in said clamp seat being pulled with said hook. 18. The kit of claim 17, wherein said hook and said clamp seat are configured to clamp rod-shaped elements of said litter.