Patent ID: 8607905
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: B60P,B64F,F16D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for moving a wheeled load comprising: a. a frame having a first end and a second end; b. at least one steadying wheel means for improving stability of the apparatus; c. at least one drive wheel disposed between the ends; d. a drive means for providing power to at least one drive wheel; e. a power source; f. a lifting arm means for lifting at least a portion of the load; g. affixed to a distal end of the lifting arm means is a pickup head having a multi-socket center adapted to receive a ball affixed to the load; h. extending outwardly from the second end is an operating handle; i. disposed on the operating handle is a control means for operating the apparatus including engaging and disengaging the pickup head, lifting and guiding the load, and disengaging the drive apparatus, as needed for manual movement of the load; and j. drive disengagement means for mechanically disengaging the powered driving mechanism so that a user can manually move the apparatus in case of battery or other mechanical failure.