Smartbarrow powered Wheelbarrow Kit

Abstract

A kit for converting a conventional wheelbarrow into a powered wheelbarrow, featuring a powered wheel, battery/controller plate, thumb throttle, and mounting brackets. The kit is uniquely powered by cordless tool batteries, providing a convenient and efficient solution for reducing manual labor in transporting heavy loads with a wheelbarrow.

Claims

1. A kit for converting a conventional wheelbarrow into a powered wheelbarrow, comprising: A powered wheel with an integrated motor; Mounting brackets for securing the powered wheel to a wheelbarrow frame; A battery/controller plate designed to be mounted between the handles of the wheelbarrow; A thumb throttle with an ergonomic design for user operation; A mounting bracket for attaching the thumb throttle to the wheelbarrow handle; A short cable raceway and cable clamps for guiding cables from the powered wheel to the battery/controller plate; A long cable raceway for connecting the battery/controller plate to the thumb throttle; The powered wheel being operable by a cordless tool battery.

2. The kit of claim 1, wherein the cordless tool battery is a rechargeable battery compatible with standard cordless power tools.

3. The kit of claim 1, further comprising: Cable clamps for securing the cables along the wheelbarrow frame, preventing tangling and damage during operation.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:

[0040] FIG. 1: Perspective view of the powered wheel kit showing the battery/controller plate mounted underneath the wheelbarrow and between the handles of the wheelbarrow.

[0041] FIG. 2: Side view of the powered wheel kit showing powered wheel with mounting brackets, the battery/control plate mounted and the thumb throttle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0042] FIG. 1: This diagram illustrates the preferred configuration of a kit for a powered wheelbarrow, highlighting its key structural components: 100 a powered wheel with an integrated motor, 108 mounting brackets for the powered wheel, and a support frame 112 that includes 110 two support legs. 112 support frame also features 114 plastic handles positioned directly above 106 thumb throttle, securely affixed to the support frame and mounted via a bracket 104 to 112 supporting frame. A load-carrying container 112 is the top layer of the support frame, just below is the 102 housing for two tool batteries and control unit. 116 wiring cables are shown connecting to the 106 thumb throttle, with a mounting bracket 104 used to attach the 106 to the handle of the wheelbarrow.

[0043] FIG. 2: shows a side view showing the 100 powered wheel. 108: A mounting bracket for the powered wheel 112: A support frame of the wheelbarrow. 110: Two support legs, which are part of the support frame. 114: Plastic handles positioned directly above. 106: A thumb throttle fixed to the support frame. 104: A mounting bracket for the thumb throttle. 112: A container for transporting loads, attached to the supporting frame. 102: A battery housing and a control unit housing.

Conclusion

[0044] In conclusion, the kit for converting an ordinary wheelbarrow into a powered wheelbarrow represents a significant advancement in the field of manual material handling. Its innovative design and use of cordless tool battery technology provide a practical solution for improving efficiency and reducing physical strain in various applications.