US3948332A
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Electric caddy cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-22
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1995-01-22
Abstract
Abstract An electric caddy golf cart including a motor driven drive wheel, a mounting bracket member supported at the lower end of the golf cart frame, a drive wheel rotatably supported on the bracket member, a drive motor connected to said bracket member and interconnected by gearing to the drive wheel to drive the latter and a battery supporting means adapted to carry a battery for powering said motor and switch and rheostat means mounted on the golf cart handle for starting and stopping the motor and controlling the speed of the motor and the golf cart.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Tyner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/02; B62B1/04; B62B1/042; B60; B60K; B60K1/00; B62B5/00; B62B5/0026; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/404; B62B5/0033; B62B5/0036; B62B5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A hand movable motorized golf cart comprising: an elongated frame member; handle means supported on said frame member for manipulating said golf cart; a pair of foldable wheels carried by said frame member; a bracket member supported on said frame member at the lower end thereof; journal means formed in said bracket member for supporting a drive wheel axle therein; a drive wheel axle supported in said journal means; a drive wheel rotatably supported on said axle; a drive motor mounted on said bracket member; drive means operatively connecting said motor and said drive wheel; said drive motor being adapted to be actuated by a battery power source, and battery support means mounted at one end of said drive wheel axle, said battery support means comprising a support lug secured to said drive wheel axle, a battery support plate, and a support arm to which said support plate is attached, said support arm being removably securable to said lug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A hand movable motorized golf cart comprising: an elongated frame member; handle means supported on said frame member for manipulating said golf cart; a pair of foldable wheels carried by said frame member; a bracket member supported on said frame member at the lower end thereof; journal means formed in said bracket member for supporting a drive wheel axle therein; a drive wheel axle supported in said journal means; a drive wheel rotatably supported on said axle; a drive motor mounted on said bracket member; drive means operatively connecting said motor and said drive wheel; said drive motor being adapted to be actuated by a battery power source, and battery support means mounted at one end of said drive wheel axle, said battery support means comprising a support lug secured to said drive wheel axle, a battery support plate, and a support arm to which said support plate is attached, said support arm being removably securable to said lug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The motorized golf cart of claim 1 wherein a drive shaft extends from said motor and said drive means includes interconnecting gear means on said motor drive shaft and said drive wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The motorized golf cart of claim 1 wherein a drive shaft extends from said motor and said drive means includes a pinion gear mounted on said drive shaft and an internal ring gear connected to said drive wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The motorized golf cart of claim 1 including means on said lug for securing said support bar in a predetermined position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The motorized golf cart of claim 1 including a rheostat control means mounted on said handle means and connected to said drive motor for controlling the speed of said motor and the drive wheel operated thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
A golf cart motor drive attachment comprising: a bracket member for attachment to the lower end of a golf cart elongated tubular frame member; journal means formed in said bracket member for supporting a drive wheel axle therein; a drive wheel axle supported in said journal means; a golf cart drive wheel rotatably supported on said axle; a drive motor mounted on said bracket member, said motor having a drive shaft extending therefrom; internal gear means connected to the side of said drive wheel and rotatable therewith; a pinion gear supported on said drive shaft and disposed in mesh with said internal gear for driving said drive wheel, and battery support means mounted on said drive wheel axle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
A golf cart motor drive attachment comprising: a bracket member for attachment to the lower end of a golf cart elongated tubular frame member; journal means formed in said bracket member for supporting a drive wheel axle therein; a drive wheel axle supported in said journal means; a golf cart drive wheel rotatably supported on said axle; a drive motor mounted on said bracket member, said motor having a drive shaft extending therefrom; internal gear means connected to the side of said drive wheel and rotatable therewith; a pinion gear supported on said drive shaft and disposed in mesh with said internal gear for driving said drive wheel, and battery support means mounted on said drive wheel axle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The drive attachment of claim 6 including detachable battery support means mounted on said drive wheel axle, said battery support means including means for positioning same in a predetermined position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |