Brake assembly and control mechanism for a cart, and method

Details Brake assembly and control mechanism for a cart, and method Brake assembly and control mechanism for a cart, and method

2008-11-10

2010-12-28

Siconolfi, Robert A (Department: 3657)

Brakes

Vehicle

Cart

C188S029000, C188S031000, C188S265000, C280S033991, C280S033998

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857108

ABSTRACT:
A cart having a frame for conveying cargo. The cart includes at least one brake assembly mounted within the frame of the cart. The brake assembly is configured to provide braking by engaging and disengaging a rear wheel axle. The cart further includes a control mechanism configured to selectively engage and disengage the brake assembly by rotation of a cart handle. In addition, the cart includes a brake release device configured to disengage the brake assembly when carts are nested.

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