Patent ID: 8746377
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
1. A utility cart comprising: a frame, a hitch bar, said hitch bar for connection to a vehicle hitch, said hitch bar comprising a T-head, said T-head comprises a pair of grippers, said pair of grippers spaced along said T-head for frictionally engaging said frame, a retaining rail, said retaining rail joined to said frame and spaced therefrom, a rear axle, said rear axle joined to said frame, a pair of wheels, said pair of wheels attached to said rear axle, a differential, said differential affixed to said rear axle between said pair of wheels, an axle sprocket, an electric motor, said electric motor connected to said axle sprocket, a power source, said power source connected to said electric motor, a controller, said controller connected to said power source and to said electric motor, a pivotable front wheel, said front wheel attached to said frame, a tongue, a tongue sheath, said tongue sheath attached to said frame, said tongue removably mounted in said tongue sheath, a handle, said handle affixed to said tongue, said handle defining the front of said cart, a variable-speed throttle, said throttle connected to said handle for controlling said electric motor, and a bi-directional switch, said bi-directional switch positioned proximate said handle for changing the rotational direction of said axle sprocket, wherein activating said throttle causes said pair of wheels attached to said rear axle to drive said cart in the direction of said front wheel.