PUSH HANDLE UNIT

Abstract

The invention relates to a push handle unit, in particular a multi-piece push handle unit, comprising at least one first and at least one second end piece, each end piece having at least one self-supporting grip unit that rises up, at least one horizontal attachment piece, at least one arcuate corner node, and at least one fastening device for fastening the respective end piece to a transport cart guided by hand, the self-supporting grip unit that rises up consisting at least of one grip unit receptacle (26) and at least of one grip unit insert, the horizontal attachment piece and the grip unit receptacle being formed on the arcuate corner node in such a way that a continuous transition between the horizontal attachment piece and the grip unit is formed by means of the arcuate corner node.

Claims

1. A push handle unit, with at least one first and with at least one second end piece, wherein each end piece has at least one self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit, at least one horizontal attachment piece, at least one arcuate corner node and at least one fastening device for fastening the respective end piece to a transport cart guided by hand, wherein the self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit (16) consists of at least one grip unit receptacle and at least one grip unit insert, wherein the horizontal attachment piece and the grip unit receptacle are formed on the arcuate corner node in such a way that a continuous transition between the horizontal attachment piece and the grip unit is formed by means of the arcuate corner node.

2. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arcuate corner node and/or the horizontal attachment piece and/or the grip unit have the same cross section geometry at least for a portion.

3. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastening device is formed on a curved portion of the arcuate corner node.

4. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horizontal attachment piece in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit is oriented horizontally, so that the horizontal attachment piece, the arcuate corner node and the self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit form a substantially L-shaped arrangement.

5. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horizontal attachment piece consists of at least one horizontal attachment piece receptacle and at least one horizontal attachment piece insert, while the grip unit receptacle and the horizontal attachment piece receptacle are formed on the arcuate corner node.

6. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 5, wherein the grip unit insert can be inserted and/or shoved and/or clamped and/or locked and/or clipped and/or screwed and/or riveted and/or glued in the grip unit receptacle and the horizontal attachment piece insert can be so inserted into the horizontal attachment piece receptacle, while at least one object holder is formed on the grip unit insert and/or on the horizontal attachment piece insert.

7. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 6, wherein the object holder is designed as a holder for at least one beverage cup and/or a hand scanner and/or a magnifying glass and/or a grip cap.

8. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein a further self-supporting grip unit is formed on the grip unit insert, so that the grip units, the arcuate corner node and the horizontal attachment piece form a substantially C-shaped arrangement.

9. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and the second end piece are joined by means of a cross brace, which is formed on the grip unit insert and/or on the horizontal attachment piece insert.

10. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the cross brace comprises a middle piece, having a coin deposit system and/or a display device.

11. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 10, wherein the middle piece has a recessed support surface and a recessed support shoulder for the stowing of small articles.

12. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the middle piece comprises an object holder in the form of at least three clamping lips made of plastic for clamping at least one plate-shaped object onto the support shoulder and/or the support surface.

13. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the support shoulder and/or the support surface in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit make an angle between around 0 and around 85 with a horizontal reference plane.

14. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the push handle unit is produced from at least one injection-moldable plastic.

15. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the push handle unit is produced at least partly by means of a 2-component injection molding process.

16. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the support shoulder and/or the support surface in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit make an angle between around 0 and around 75 with a horizontal reference plane.

17. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the middle piece comprises an object holder in the form of at least three clamping lips made of rubber.

18. The push handle unit as claimed in claim 12, wherein the at least one plate-shaped object is a tablet computer and/or an e-book.

Description

[0027] Further details and benefits of the invention shall now be explained more closely with the aid of the exemplary embodiments presented in the drawings.

[0028] There are shown:

[0029] FIG. 1a a perspective representation of a first exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention;

[0030] FIG. 1b a further perspective representation of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit;

[0031] FIG. 2 a side view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a;

[0032] FIG. 3 a front view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a;

[0033] FIG. 4 a top view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a;

[0034] FIG. 5 a rear view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a;

[0035] FIG. 6 a bottom view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a;

[0036] FIG. 7 a perspective representation of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a and an exemplary embodiment of a transport cart according to the invention;

[0037] FIG. 8 a side view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart of FIG. 7;

[0038] FIG. 9 a front view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart of FIG. 7;

[0039] FIG. 10 a top view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart of FIG. 7;

[0040] FIG. 11 a rear view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart of FIG. 7;

[0041] FIG. 12 a bottom view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart of FIG. 7;

[0042] FIG. 13 a further side view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart of FIG. 7;

[0043] FIG. 14 a perspective view of a second exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention;

[0044] FIG. 15 a perspective rear view of a third exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention;

[0045] FIG. 16 a perspective view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention;

[0046] FIG. 17 a perspective view of a fifth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention;

[0047] FIG. 18 a perspective representation of a sixth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention;

[0048] FIG. 19 a perspective representation of a seventh exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention; and

[0049] FIG. 20 a perspective representation of an eighth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit according to the invention.

[0050] FIG. 1a shows in perspective representation a first exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 10 according to the invention.

[0051] The push handle unit 10 is designed as a multi-piece push handle unit 10.

[0052] The push handle unit 10 comprises a first end piece 12 and a second end piece 14.

[0053] Each end piece 12, 14 further comprises a self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16, a horizontal attachment piece 18, an arcuate corner node 20 and a fastening device 22 for fastening the respective end piece 12, 14 to a transport cart 24 guided by hand.

[0054] The self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16 consists of a grip unit receptacle 26 and a grip unit insert 28a, 28b.

[0055] The grip unit insert 28a, 28b projects in the axial direction of the longitudinal axis of the grip unit receptacle 26 beyond this receptacle.

[0056] The grip unit receptacle 26 has a recessed receiving opening, which is set into the end face of the grip unit receptacle 26 facing away from the arcuate corner node 20.

[0057] The grip unit insert 28a, 28b has an inserting portion corresponding to the receiving opening of the grip unit receptacle 26.

[0058] Accordingly, the grip unit insert 28a, 28b can be connected both by force locking and by form fitting to the grip unit receptacle 26.

[0059] Moreover, an object holder 34 is formed as a single piece on the grip unit insert 28a.

[0060] The object holder 34 consists of a structural element in the shape of a circular ring and an arcuate structural element formed thereon as a single piece, which joins the grip unit insert 28a to the outer surface of the structural element in the shape of a circular ring.

[0061] The object holder 34 is designed as a holder for a beverage cup or for a magnifying glass (see FIG. 1b, object holder 34a with fold-down lid for protecting the magnifying glass).

[0062] Moreover, it is conceivable for the object holder to be designed as a holder for a hand scanner, a cell phone, a tablet computer, an e-book or a shopping list.

[0063] Moreover, it is conceivable that the object holder is configured as a hook, a grab rail, or a grip cap.

[0064] In turn, a grip cap is formed on the grip unit insert 28b as a single piece, having the same cross section geometry as the grip unit insert 28b and the grip unit receptacle 26 and having an end with rounded regions.

[0065] The grip unit receptacle 26 and the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 are formed as a single piece on the arcuate corner node 20.

[0066] The two end pieces 12, 14 of the push handle unit 10 are structurally identical in construction and arranged as mirror images.

[0067] The fastening device 22 is formed as a single piece on a curved portion of the arcuate corner node 20.

[0068] The fastening device 22 is designed as a tubular body and emerges by means of two arcuate portions at least into the curved segment of the arcuate corner node 20.

[0069] The fastening device 22 can additionally emerge by means of the two arcuate portions into the grip unit receptacle 26 and into the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30.

[0070] At the end of the fastening device 22 which is formed as a single piece on the push handle unit 10, two horizontally extending boreholes or threaded bores are made to receive a fastening pin, fastening bolt, or fastening screw of the transport cart 24.

[0071] The horizontal attachment piece 18 and the grip unit receptacle 26 are formed on the arcuate corner node 20 in such a way that a continuous transition between the horizontal attachment piece 18 and the grip unit 16 is formed by means of the arcuate corner node 20.

[0072] The continuous transition means in this regard that a transition with substantially no change in cross section or a substantially seamless transition is formed between the horizontal attachment piece 18, the corner node 20 and the self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16.

[0073] Accordingly, the arcuate corner node 20, the horizontal attachment piece 18 and the grip unit 16 have the same cross section geometry for a portion.

[0074] The horizontal attachment piece 18 consists of a horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 and a horizontal attachment piece insert 32. The horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 may be of such a nature as to receive the horizontal attachment piece insert 32, or the latter may be shoved or inserted into the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30. The reverse is also conceivable, i.e., the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 is inserted into the horizontal attachment piece insert 32.

[0075] The horizontal attachment piece insert 32 projects in the axial direction of the longitudinal axis of the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 beyond this receptacle.

[0076] The horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 has a recessed receiving opening, which is set into the end face of the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 facing away from the arcuate corner node 20.

[0077] The horizontal attachment piece insert 32 has an inserting portion corresponding to the receiving opening of the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30.

[0078] Thus, the horizontal attachment piece insert 32 can be connected both by force locking and by form fitting to the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30.

[0079] The horizontal attachment piece 18 in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 10 is oriented horizontally.

[0080] The horizontal attachment piece 18, the arcuate corner node 20 and the self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16 form a substantially L-shaped arrangement.

[0081] On the horizontal attachment piece insert 32, a further grip unit likewise extending horizontally is formed flush as a single piece, according to FIG. 1a.

[0082] The fastening device 22 and the self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16 furthermore form a V-shaped arrangement or an arrangement of an acute angle to each other in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 10.

[0083] Moreover, in FIG. 1a, the first and second end piece 12, 14 are joined by means of a cross brace 38.

[0084] The cross brace 38 is formed on the respective horizontal attachment piece insert 32.

[0085] Moreover, the cross brace 38 comprises a middle piece 40, having a coin deposit system 42 and a display device 44. But it is not absolutely necessary to provide a coin deposit system 42 and a display device 44; it is also conceivable for the middle piece to only have a grab bar.

[0086] On the horizontal attachment piece insert 32, in FIG. 1a, the horizontally oriented grip unit is formed as a single piece, extending from the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30 to the middle piece 40.

[0087] The coin deposit system 42 and the display device 44 may be designed as a module, which can be inserted or shoved into the middle piece 40.

[0088] The middle piece 40 is formed on the cross brace 38 in the middle between the first and second end pieces 12, 14 as a protrusion.

[0089] The respective horizontally oriented grip units are formed on the two ends of the middle piece 40 as a single piece.

[0090] The cross brace 38 accordingly comprises at least partially the respective horizontally oriented grip units of the horizontal attachment piece insert 32 bordering on the middle piece 40.

[0091] The middle piece 40 moreover has an object holder 50 in the form of a note clip 50.

[0092] The note clip is fastened to a frame of the middle piece 40.

[0093] The function of the push handle unit 10 may now be described as follows:

[0094] The respective transport carts 24 designed for the purpose of use are available to a user in order to carry out various transport tasks at the facilities designed for this, such as retail stores, building supply centers, airports or train stations.

[0095] Depending on the usage behavior of the transport cart 24, the user is free to decide, according to his personal proclivities, whether to grasp the push handle unit 10 respectively by the self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16 and/or by the horizontally oriented grip units.

[0096] Additional functions of the push handle unit 10 are provided by means of the object holders 34, 50, which make the use of the transport cart more convenient for the user.

[0097] Thus, for example, the object holder 34 in the form of a beverage cup holder offers him the possibility of carrying along open beverages.

[0098] The object holder 34 and the grip cap, as already mentioned above, are formed as a single piece on the grip unit inserts 28a and 28b.

[0099] In addition, the grip unit insert 28a, 28b can be inserted or shoved into the grip unit receptacle 26 and the horizontal attachment piece insert 32 can be inserted or shoved into the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30.

[0100] Moreover, it is also entirely conceivable for the grip unit insert 28a, 28b to be able to be clamped, locked, clipped, screwed, riveted or glued in the grip unit receptacle 26 and the horizontal attachment piece insert 32 to be able to be so secured in the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 30.

[0101] By means of the further object holder 50, for example in the form of a note clip, the user can clamp a shopping list or note paper being carried along in the support surface.

[0102] The push handle unit 10 is moreover produced from an injection-moldable plastic.

[0103] Moreover, it is conceivable for the push handle unit 10 to be produced at least partly by means of a 2-component injection molding process and to be made in two colors.

[0104] FIG. 1b shows a further perspective representation of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10.

[0105] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 1b has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 represented in FIG. 1a. Only the following structural feature difference shall be pointed out:

[0106] The object holder 34a is designed as a holder for a magnifying glass.

[0107] Furthermore, the grip unit inserts 28a, 28b are shown schematically in exploded representation.

[0108] FIG. 2 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a.

[0109] It will be noticed here, in particular, that the object holder 34 in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 10 is oriented substantially horizontally.

[0110] FIG. 3 shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a.

[0111] In FIG. 3, the narrow sides of the horizontally oriented grip units facing the transport cart 24 in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 10 have elongated recesses made in their surface.

[0112] FIG. 4 shows a top view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a.

[0113] The self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16 in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 10 makes an angle with the cross brace 38 in the range of roughly 60 to roughly 75.

[0114] FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a.

[0115] The slotlike coin recess of the coin deposit system 42 in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 10 is made in the narrow side of the middle piece 40 facing away from the transport cart 24.

[0116] On this narrow side of the middle piece 40 there is additionally arranged a shackle for the theft prevention chain (not shown in FIG. 5) horizontally next to the slotlike coin recess of the coin deposit system 42.

[0117] FIG. 6 shows a bottom view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a.

[0118] The fastening device 22 is formed as a single piece on the arcuate corner node 20 by means of a first arcuate portion and by means of a second arcuate portion.

[0119] The end of the first arcuate portion is flush with the horizontally oriented grip unit of the horizontal attachment piece 18.

[0120] The end of the second arcuate portion is flush with the grip unit 16.

[0121] FIG. 7 shows a perspective representation of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a and an exemplary embodiment of a transport cart 24 according to the invention.

[0122] The push handle unit 10 is fastened by means of the fastening devices 22 of the end pieces 12, 14 respectively to two fastening braces of the transport cart, being a shopping cart per FIG. 7.

[0123] Inside the fastening device 22, the fastening braces of the transport cart run parallel.

[0124] At the end of the fastening device 22 which is formed as a single piece on the push handle unit 10, two horizontally extending boreholes or threaded bores are made to receive a fastening pin or a fastening screw.

[0125] The fastening braces running in parallel inside the fastening device 22 meet between the fastening pin or a fastening screw and the end of the fastening device 22 which is formed as a single piece on the push handle unit 10, to form a single-piece fastening brace arc.

[0126] By means of the fastening brace arc and the fastening pin or the fastening screw, the push handle unit 10 and the transport cart 24 can be mutually secured.

[0127] FIG. 8 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart 24 of FIG. 7.

[0128] FIG. 9 moreover shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart 24 of FIG. 7.

[0129] FIG. 10 shows moreover a top view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart 24 of FIG. 7.

[0130] FIG. 11 furthermore shows a rear view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart 24 of FIG. 7.

[0131] FIG. 12 moreover shows a bottom view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart 24 of FIG. 7.

[0132] FIG. 13 shows moreover a further side view of the first exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 of FIG. 1a and of the exemplary embodiment of the transport cart 24 of FIG. 7.

[0133] FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of a second exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 110 according to the invention.

[0134] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 110 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 14 has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 represented in FIG. 1a to FIG. 6.

[0135] Basically, in assigning the reference numbers (for all the exemplary embodiments), identical or substantially identical features are given identical reference numbers or reference numbers incremented by the value 100.

[0136] Only the following structural feature differences shall be pointed out:

[0137] A grip cap is formed as a single piece respectively on the grip unit insert 128a and on the grip unit insert 128b, having the same cross section geometry as the grip unit insert 128a, 128b and the grip unit receptacle 26 and having an end with rounded regions.

[0138] The grip unit inserts 128a, 128b are shown schematically in exploded representation in FIG. 14.

[0139] FIG. 15 shows a perspective rear view of a third exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 210 according to the invention.

[0140] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 210 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 15 has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 represented in FIG. 1a to FIG. 6.

[0141] Only the following structural feature differences shall be pointed out:

[0142] Each time an object holder 234 is formed as a single piece on the grip unit insert 228a and on the grip unit insert 228b.

[0143] The object holder 234a formed as a single piece on the grip unit insert 228a is designed as a beverage cup holder or a magnifying glass holder.

[0144] The object holder 234b formed as a single piece on the grip unit insert 228b is designed as a hand scanner holder.

[0145] FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 310 according to the invention.

[0146] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 310 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 16 has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 110 represented in FIG. 14.

[0147] Only the following structural feature differences shall be pointed out:

[0148] The middle piece 340 of the cross brace 338 has a recessed support surface 346 for the stowing of small articles.

[0149] Small articles may be a note, a key, a cell phone, a tablet computer, or an e-book.

[0150] Other stowable small articles carried along by the user are likewise conceivable.

[0151] Moreover, the middle piece 340 comprises an object holder 350 in the form of three clamping lips 352 made of rubber for clamping a tablet computer or an e-book to the support shoulder 348 or the support surface 346.

[0152] The support surface 346 has a recess 347, allowing an element inserted into the support surface 346, such as a tablet computer, to be grasped and thus removed more easily.

[0153] The clamping lips 352 are fastened to the middle piece 340 and protrude into the support surface 346 and into the support shoulder 348.

[0154] Furthermore, the support shoulder 348 and the support surface 346 in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 310 make an angle between around 0 and around 75 with a horizontal reference plane.

[0155] Moreover, the grip unit inserts 328a, 328b of FIG. 16 are shown schematically in exploded representation.

[0156] FIG. 17 shows a perspective view of a fifth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 410 according to the invention.

[0157] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 410 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 17 has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 210 represented in FIG. 15.

[0158] Only the following structural feature differences shall be pointed out:

[0159] The middle piece 440 of the cross brace 438 has a recessed support surface 446 with a recess 447 and a recessed support shoulder 448 (not visible in FIG. 17) for the stowing of small articles.

[0160] Small articles may be a note, a key, a cell phone, a tablet computer, or an e-book.

[0161] Other stowable small articles carried along by the user are likewise conceivable.

[0162] Moreover, the middle piece 440 comprises an object holder 450 in the form of three clamping lips 452 made of rubber for clamping a tablet computer 54 or an e-book 54 to the support shoulder 448 or the support surface 446.

[0163] The clamping lips 452 are fastened to the middle piece 440 and protrude into the support surface 446 and into the support shoulder 448.

[0164] Furthermore, the support shoulder 448 and the support surface 446 in the mounted and serviceable condition of the push handle unit 410 make an angle between around 0 and around 75 with a horizontal reference plane.

[0165] Moreover, the grip unit inserts 428a, 428b of FIG. 16 are shown schematically in exploded representation.

[0166] FIG. 18 shows a perspective representation of a sixth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 510 according to the invention.

[0167] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 510 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 18 has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 10 represented in FIG. 1a to FIG. 6.

[0168] Only the following structural feature differences shall be pointed out:

[0169] The first end piece 12 and the second end piece 14 are designed as self-supporting end pieces 12, 14.

[0170] The push handle unit 510 accordingly has no cross brace 38 and no middle piece 40 joining together the first end piece 12 and the second end piece 14.

[0171] Moreover, the horizontal attachment piece receptacle 530 respectively forms substantially the horizontally oriented grip unit, which is designed as a self-supporting horizontally oriented grip unit.

[0172] Moreover, a further self-supporting grip unit 36 is respectively formed as a single piece on the grip unit insert 528a, 528b.

[0173] The grip units 16, 36 of the arcuate corner node 20 and the horizontal attachment piece 18 accordingly form a substantially C-shaped arrangement.

[0174] The coin deposit system 542 is furthermore arranged between a grip unit 16 and a fastening device 522 and the shackle for the theft prevention chain is arranged on an outer surface of an arcuate corner node 20.

[0175] The fastening device 522 is formed as a single piece both on the corner node 20 and also in addition on the self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit 16 and the horizontal attachment piece 18.

[0176] FIG. 19 shows a perspective representation of a seventh exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 610 according to the invention.

[0177] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 610 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 19 has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 510 represented in FIG. 18.

[0178] Only the following structural feature differences shall be pointed out:

[0179] A cross brace 638 is formed as a single piece on the grip unit insert 628a and on the grip unit insert 628b, by means of which the first and the second end piece 12, 14 are joined together.

[0180] Furthermore, an object holder 634 is formed as a single piece on a horizontal attachment piece insert 632, whereas a grip cap is formed as a single piece on another horizontal attachment piece insert 632.

[0181] The object holder 634 is designed as a beverage cup holder or a magnifying glass holder.

[0182] FIG. 20 shows a perspective representation of an eighth exemplary embodiment of a push handle unit 710 according to the invention.

[0183] The exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 710 according to the invention as represented in FIG. 20 has substantially the same structural and functional features as the exemplary embodiment of the push handle unit 610 represented in FIG. 19.

[0184] Only the following structural feature differences shall be pointed out:

[0185] The middle piece 740 of the cross brace 738 is designed as a protrusion facing in the direction of the self-supporting horizontally oriented grip units.

[0186] The middle piece 740 furthermore has a coin deposit system 742 and a display device 744.

[0187] Furthermore, a grip cap is formed as a single piece on both horizontal attachment piece inserts 732.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0188] 10 Push handle unit [0189] 12 First end piece [0190] 14 Second end piece [0191] 16 Self-supporting, upward-rising grip unit [0192] 18 Horizontal attachment piece [0193] 20 Arcuate corner node [0194] 22 Fastening device [0195] 24 Transport cart guided by hand [0196] 26 Grip unit receptacle [0197] 28a Grip unit insert [0198] 28b Grip unit insert [0199] 30 Horizontal attachment piece receptacle [0200] 32 Horizontal attachment piece insert [0201] 34 Object holder [0202] 34a Object holder/magnifying glass holder [0203] 36 Further self-supporting grip unit [0204] 38 Cross brace [0205] 40 Middle piece [0206] 42 Coin deposit system [0207] 44 Display device [0208] 50 Object holder [0209] 110 Push handle unit [0210] 128a Grip unit insert [0211] 128b Grip unit insert [0212] 210 Push handle unit [0213] 228a Grip unit insert [0214] 228b Grip unit insert [0215] 234 Object holder [0216] 234a Object holder for beverage cup [0217] 234b Object holder for scanner [0218] 310 Push handle unit [0219] 328a Grip unit insert [0220] 328b Grip unit insert [0221] 338 Cross brace [0222] 340 Middle piece [0223] 342 Coin deposit system [0224] 346 Recessed support surface [0225] 347 Recess [0226] 348 Recessed support shoulder [0227] 350 Object holder [0228] 352 Clamping lip [0229] 410 Push handle unit [0230] 428a Grip unit insert [0231] 428b Grip unit insert [0232] 438 Cross brace [0233] 440 Middle piece [0234] 442 Coin deposit system [0235] 446 Recessed support surface [0236] 447 Recess [0237] 448 Recessed support shoulder [0238] 450 Object holder [0239] 452 Clamping lip [0240] 510 Push handle unit [0241] 522 Fastening device [0242] 528a Grip unit insert [0243] 528b Grip unit insert [0244] 530 Horizontal attachment piece receptacle [0245] 532 Horizontal attachment piece insert [0246] 542 Coin deposit system [0247] 610 Push handle unit [0248] 622 Fastening device [0249] 628a Grip unit insert [0250] 628b Grip unit insert [0251] 630 Horizontal attachment piece receptacle [0252] 632 Horizontal attachment piece insert [0253] 634 Object holder [0254] 638 Cross brace [0255] 640 Middle piece [0256] 642 Coin deposit system [0257] 710 Push handle unit [0258] 722 Fastening device [0259] 728a Grip unit insert [0260] 728b Grip unit insert [0261] 730 Horizontal attachment piece receptacle [0262] 732 Horizontal attachment piece insert [0263] 734 Object holder [0264] 738 Cross brace [0265] 740 Middle piece [0266] 742 Coin deposit system [0267] 744 Display device