Patent ID: 6887029
Filing Date: 2005-05-03
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
1. A powered load cart, comprising: a body section having at least two wheels; a steerable load section pivotally connected to a forward portion of the body section, the load section pivoting about an upright axis relative to the body section and having a wheel rotatably connected to the load section; an operator control mounted to the load section and adapted to allow a user to pivot the load section for selecting a desired direction of travel of the cart; a drive device for applying torque to at least one of the wheels for propelling the cart; an operator platform located on the body section and adapted to support the user; a load-supporting surface connected to the load section and pivoting with the load section relative to the body section as the user steers the load section; and wherein: the load section comprises upright frame members that are laterally spaced from each other, the wheel of the load section being mounted to a lower portion of the frame members, the operator control being mounted to the frame members.