Motorized janitorial cart with accessories
First Claim
1. A cart, for use as a janitorial cart, said cart comprising a frame having a top surface, a front end, a rear end and spaced sides,said top surface defining a plane, a rear end and spaced sides, said top surface defining a plane, a rear extension extending in the plane of said top surface and extending rearwardly thereof, a wheel assembly fixed to said rear extension and depending therefrom, said wheel assembly comprising a single wheel placed generally along a longitudinal centerline of said frame, a pair of wheels adjacent to said front end of said frame, one wheel of said pair of wheels being mounted on each side of said frame, a forward extension having a front and a rear, said forward extension from said front end of said frame, seating means carried on said top surface of said frame, drive means mounted to said frame for causing rotation of said pair of wheels, steering means mounted to said forward extension for selectively rotating said single wheel about a vertical axis, control means for said drive means mounted on said forward extension, a pan carried by said frame, power supply means secured within and to said pan and coupled with said drive means, and accessory attaching means selectively attaching a cleaning accessory to the front of said forward extension for cleaning a floor.
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Abstract
A janitorial cart is small, and narrow enough for use indoors, and will pass through conventional-width doorways. The cart is electrically powered, and the batteries are mounted very low so the lower center of gravity will stabilize the cart. The steering mechanism utilizes a single, rear wheel that can be turned about 90° in each direction to give the cart a small turning radius. Accessories can be mounted on the front and/or the rear of the cart. The preferred accessory for the front is a dust mop apparatus for dust mopping large floor areas, but it is contemplated that brushes, burnishers and carpet sweepers will also be used. The rear accessory is contemplated to be a container for materials or supplies.
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10 Claims
- 1. A cart, for use as a janitorial cart, said cart comprising a frame having a top surface, a front end, a rear end and spaced sides,said top surface defining a plane, a rear end and spaced sides, said top surface defining a plane, a rear extension extending in the plane of said top surface and extending rearwardly thereof, a wheel assembly fixed to said rear extension and depending therefrom, said wheel assembly comprising a single wheel placed generally along a longitudinal centerline of said frame, a pair of wheels adjacent to said front end of said frame, one wheel of said pair of wheels being mounted on each side of said frame, a forward extension having a front and a rear, said forward extension from said front end of said frame, seating means carried on said top surface of said frame, drive means mounted to said frame for causing rotation of said pair of wheels, steering means mounted to said forward extension for selectively rotating said single wheel about a vertical axis, control means for said drive means mounted on said forward extension, a pan carried by said frame, power supply means secured within and to said pan and coupled with said drive means, and accessory attaching means selectively attaching a cleaning accessory to the front of said forward extension for cleaning a floor.
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