Patent ID: 8371404
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: B62B,E04H

Abstract:
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 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; and a pair of wheels connected to said frame coupled to said transaxle assembly, said pair of wheels journaled for rotation about an axis.