WO2013061320A1 - A folding shopping cart that can be mounted on a vehicle - Google Patents

A folding shopping cart that can be mounted on a vehicle Download PDF

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WO2013061320A1
WO2013061320A1 PCT/IL2012/000390 IL2012000390W WO2013061320A1 WO 2013061320 A1 WO2013061320 A1 WO 2013061320A1 IL 2012000390 W IL2012000390 W IL 2012000390W WO 2013061320 A1 WO2013061320 A1 WO 2013061320A1
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Sigal OHANA
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Ohana Sigal
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
    • B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
    • B60D1/14—Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
    • B60D1/18—Tow ropes, chains or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B3/00—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
    • B62B3/02—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B3/00—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
    • B62B3/02—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible
    • B62B3/027—Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible collapsible shopping trolleys
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B5/00—Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
    • B62B5/0003—Adaptations for loading in or on a vehicle

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  • the present invention refers to a folding shopping cart that is designed to be mounted on a vehicle.
  • Drawing 1 describes the cart (1) that includes a grocery bin (2), base (3) and wheels (4).
  • Drawing 2 describes the rack (6).
  • Drawing 3 describes the connection of the cart (1) to the vehicle by the rack (6).
  • Drawings 4 until 7 describe the mounting device (5) and the base (3) and its components in an Open' position.
  • Drawing 8 describes the mounting device (5) and the base (3) and its components in a half-folded position.
  • the main objective of the present invention is to provide a folding shopping cart that comprises the following components: (a) a folding shopping cart whose wheel-bearing base can be folded; (b) a chassis with a mounting device that enables to mount the cart onto two external rods; (c) a rack that is mounted on the vehicle and has two rods onto which the cart is mounted, as mentioned.
  • the cart (1) subject of the present invention, can be designed and shaped like a standard shopping cart and it comprises a grocery bin (2) in which the groceries are placed, a base (3), and wheels (4).
  • the base (3) of the cart (1) is attached to the grocery bin (2) by means of an axial joint (31) that enables the base (3) to be folded upwards, along with the wheels (4).
  • the chassis of the cart (1) [which comprises the grocery bin (2) and the base (3)] is equipped with a mounting device (5) that enables the user to mount the cart (1) onto two rods in a stable manner.
  • the mounting device (5) may be designed and assembled in a wide variety of ways.
  • the mounting device (5) may be part of the bottom (51) of the grocery bin (2) or it may be made up of several rings (52) or tubes (53) into which the two said rods may be inserted, thus mounting the cart (1) on the rods.
  • the rack (6) which is designed to be assembled on the vehicle and which is equipped with two rods onto which the cart (1) is mounted, can be designed and assembled like standard racks designed to carry bicycles on vehicles.
  • the rack (6) is made up of an attachment means (61) that is used to attach the rack (6) to the vehicle and parallel two rods (62).
  • the attachment means (61) can consist of two or more straps with anchoring devices at their ends, like those found on existing bicycle racks, which are fixed to the vehicle's trunk door or to the trunk.
  • the rack (6) has two rods (62) such that when the rack (6) is assembled on the vehicle, the two rods (62) rest on the back side of the vehicle in a stable, secure and perpendicular manner that enables the user to mount the cart (1) on the two rods (62).
  • the cart (1) rack (6) can both be kept in the vehicle's truck in folded position so as not to take up too much space.
  • the user arrives at the supermarket, he takes the cart (1) out of the truck, unfolds it and uses it to do his shopping.
  • the user Upon returning to the vehicle, the user takes the rack (6) out of the vehicle's trunk and assembles in on the vehicle.
  • the user then pushes the cart (1) so that the mounting device (5) is inserted onto the two rods (62) and that the cart (1) is mounted on the vehicle is a safe and secure manner.
  • the user can then fold the base (3) of the cart (1) upward and drive home.
  • Drawing number 1 describes in general the structure of the cart (1) that includes the grocery bin (2), the folded base (3) and the wheels (4).
  • Drawings number 2 describes in general the rack (6) which need no much details due to the fact that its structure based on known racks that used to hold bicycles on vehicles.
  • Drawing number 3 describes in general the connection of the cart (1) to the vehicle by using the rack (6).
  • the base (3) of the cart (1) is the main innovative part of the present invention. Drawings 4 until 11 describe in details a possible technical structure of the base (3) of the cart (1) in a way that enable the folding of the base (3) when the cart (1) is connected to the rack (6) and to the vehicle or when the cart (1) is folded when not in use.
  • the base (3) comprising of a horizontal rod (32), two diagonal rods (33) and (34), a handle (36) and bottom frame (35).
  • the said rods exist in double: in the left and in the right sides of the base (3) as described in the drawings.
  • the said rods are connecting to each other with axis connections.
  • the handle (36) is connected with two axis connections: an axis connection to the diagonal rod (34) and an axis connection to the horizontal rod (32).
  • the base (3) includes locking mechanisms (37) for Open' position and 'closed' position.
  • the locking mechanisms are structured in the ways as known and used in baby carriage.
  • Drawing number 8 describes the base (3) in a half-folded position and drawings 9 until 11 describe the base in a folded, closed, position.

Abstract

A folding shopping cart that comprises a grocery bin, a base, and wheels. The base is attached to the grocery bin by means of an axial joint so that the base may be folded up together with the wheels. The cart's chassis is equipped with a mounting device that enables the user to mount the cart onto two rods that are part of a special rack that is designed to be assembled on the vehicle's trunk door or on the trunk itself.

Description

A Folding Shopping Cart That Can be Mounted on a Vehicle
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention refers to a folding shopping cart that is designed to be mounted on a vehicle.
BACKGROUND ART
People shopping for groceries in supermarkets customarily use the supermarket's standard shopping cart whereby after finishing their shopping they push the cart to the parking lot, transfer the grocery bags to the vehicle's trunk or back seat, push the empty cart back to the shopping cart collection bay, return to the vehicle and drive to their destination where they now must carry the groceries bags inside. This process is time consuming and tiring, to say the least, and when the vehicle's trunk is already loaded with other things, it is inconvenient as well.
The general public has a true need for folding shopping cart that can be stored in the car trunk. Such a shopping cart should be equipped with an adapter to enable the user to mount it on the rear end of the vehicle in a safe and convenient manner. The present invention aims to offer a response to the aforementioned need. List of drawings:
Drawing 1 describes the cart (1) that includes a grocery bin (2), base (3) and wheels (4).
Drawing 2 describes the rack (6).
Drawing 3 describes the connection of the cart (1) to the vehicle by the rack (6). Drawings 4 until 7 describe the mounting device (5) and the base (3) and its components in an Open' position.
Drawing 8 describes the mounting device (5) and the base (3) and its components in a half-folded position.
Drawings 9 until 11 describe the mounting device (5) and the base (3) and its components in a 'closed' position.
THE INVENTION
The main objective of the present invention is to provide a folding shopping cart that comprises the following components: (a) a folding shopping cart whose wheel-bearing base can be folded; (b) a chassis with a mounting device that enables to mount the cart onto two external rods; (c) a rack that is mounted on the vehicle and has two rods onto which the cart is mounted, as mentioned. The cart (1), subject of the present invention, can be designed and shaped like a standard shopping cart and it comprises a grocery bin (2) in which the groceries are placed, a base (3), and wheels (4). The base (3) of the cart (1) is attached to the grocery bin (2) by means of an axial joint (31) that enables the base (3) to be folded upwards, along with the wheels (4).
Mounting the cart: The chassis of the cart (1) [which comprises the grocery bin (2) and the base (3)] is equipped with a mounting device (5) that enables the user to mount the cart (1) onto two rods in a stable manner. The mounting device (5) may be designed and assembled in a wide variety of ways. Thus, for instance, the mounting device (5) may be part of the bottom (51) of the grocery bin (2) or it may be made up of several rings (52) or tubes (53) into which the two said rods may be inserted, thus mounting the cart (1) on the rods. The rack (6), which is designed to be assembled on the vehicle and which is equipped with two rods onto which the cart (1) is mounted, can be designed and assembled like standard racks designed to carry bicycles on vehicles. The rack (6) is made up of an attachment means (61) that is used to attach the rack (6) to the vehicle and parallel two rods (62). The attachment means (61) can consist of two or more straps with anchoring devices at their ends, like those found on existing bicycle racks, which are fixed to the vehicle's trunk door or to the trunk. The rack (6) has two rods (62) such that when the rack (6) is assembled on the vehicle, the two rods (62) rest on the back side of the vehicle in a stable, secure and perpendicular manner that enables the user to mount the cart (1) on the two rods (62).
Using the cart (1) and rack (6): The cart (1) rack (6) can both be kept in the vehicle's truck in folded position so as not to take up too much space. When the user arrives at the supermarket, he takes the cart (1) out of the truck, unfolds it and uses it to do his shopping. Upon returning to the vehicle, the user takes the rack (6) out of the vehicle's trunk and assembles in on the vehicle. The user then pushes the cart (1) so that the mounting device (5) is inserted onto the two rods (62) and that the cart (1) is mounted on the vehicle is a safe and secure manner. The user can then fold the base (3) of the cart (1) upward and drive home. Drawing number 1 describes in general the structure of the cart (1) that includes the grocery bin (2), the folded base (3) and the wheels (4). Drawings number 2 describes in general the rack (6) which need no much details due to the fact that its structure based on known racks that used to hold bicycles on vehicles. Drawing number 3 describes in general the connection of the cart (1) to the vehicle by using the rack (6).
The base (3) of the cart (1) is the main innovative part of the present invention. Drawings 4 until 11 describe in details a possible technical structure of the base (3) of the cart (1) in a way that enable the folding of the base (3) when the cart (1) is connected to the rack (6) and to the vehicle or when the cart (1) is folded when not in use.
Drawings 4 until 7 describe the base (3) into which the mounting device (5) is attached when the base (3) is in 'open' position. The base (3) comprising of a horizontal rod (32), two diagonal rods (33) and (34), a handle (36) and bottom frame (35). The said rods exist in double: in the left and in the right sides of the base (3) as described in the drawings. The said rods are connecting to each other with axis connections. The handle (36) is connected with two axis connections: an axis connection to the diagonal rod (34) and an axis connection to the horizontal rod (32). In addition, the base (3) includes locking mechanisms (37) for Open' position and 'closed' position. The locking mechanisms are structured in the ways as known and used in baby carriage.
When the user push forward the handle (6) after the release of the locking mechanism (37) the said rods are folded until to the position when the mounting device (5) and the bottom frame (35) are on each other. Drawing number 8 describes the base (3) in a half-folded position and drawings 9 until 11 describe the base in a folded, closed, position.

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Claims What is claimed is:
1. A folding shopping cart that comprises a grocery bin, a base, and wheels; whereby the base is attached to the grocery bin by means of an axial joint that enables the user to fold the base upward, along with the wheels; whereby the cart's chassis is equipped with a mounting device that enables the user to mount the cart onto two rods; whereby the said two rods are part of a rack that is designed to be assembled and secured to the vehicle's trunk door or to the trunk itself.
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