公开(公告)号：US20200070866A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-05

申请号：US16546765

申请日：2019-08-21

Applicant: Clearpath Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Allen Rendall ,  Daniel Cantor ,  David William Bergsma ,  Scott Waterloos

IPC: B62B5/06 ,  B62B5/04 ,  B62B3/14

Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting objects using a cart that is driven by human action or self-driving vehicle is disclosed. The cart system and method comprises a chassis portion supporting a payload to be moved by the cart. The cart system further comprises of a first side rail and a second side rail. A first front wheel and first rear wheel is attached to the first side rail and a second front wheel and second rear wheel is attached to the second rail. The handle portion pushes the cart which comprises of a handle bar supported by vertical support members. The brake actuator is used to engage and release the brakes on the rear wheel. A horizontal engagement bar is used which comprises of a plurality of engagement pads. A payload-bearing surface bears payload such that the payload can be transported by the cart.