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.

Abstract: The present invention is a manually controlled and propelled wheeled vehicle whose wheels are locked or held in place via a braking mechanism. This invention includes a proximity sensing mechanism that determines when an operator is sufficiently in control of the wheeled vehicle. Upon an operator presence being determined, the proximity sensor calls for the release of the wheel locks and or braking mechanisms. Once the operator is no longer in the proper position, the wheel locks or brakes re-engage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a wheeled device such as a shopping cart is disclosed. In one embodiment, the securing structure comprises a depression formed in a support surface, such as a concrete or asphalt parking lot. The depression is configured to accept one or more wheels of a wheeled cart therein for restraining the cart. An advertising platform is located in the depression. The advertising platform bears advertising or other information. Another embodiment of the invention is an advertising platform for use with a cart securing structure which is mounted to a support surface. The platform may span the space between two securing structures, the platform having a top surface configured to bear advertising or other information.

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.

Abstract: A braking system designed to be an integral part of a shopping cart. The braking system consists of a hand-operated brake that is gravity actuated and normally engaged. The user disengages the braking system to move the shopping cart, preferably by pushing a primary handle of the cart. The braking system is also disengaged when the shopping cart is nested with other shopping carts to allow multiple carts to be moved without the brakes being engaged. The mechanical link from the handle to the brake is enclosed within the frame to reduce potential damage to the mechanism. The mechanical link consists of a hand-activated handle that is pushed down to disengage the brake, and when the handle is not depressed, the handle raises by gravity and applies the brake.

Abstract: A brake assembly for a stroller includes left and right braking mechanisms, a connecting member, and left and right operating members interconnected to each other through the connecting member so as to move in opposite directions when operated. Each of the left and right braking mechanisms includes a first engaging member, and a second engaging member movable between engaging and disengaging positions and defining a first cam face. Each of the left and right operating members defines a second cam face which is in sliding contact with a respective first cam face so as to drive the second engaging member to move to the engaging position in an axial direction when the left operating member is operated, and so as to drive the second engaging member to move to the disengaging position when the right operating member is operated.

Abstract: A brake handle assembly for actuating a brake of a wheeled walker of the type having a handle bar member slidably received for telescopic movement within the upper end of a leg member, a wheel rotatably mounted at the lower end of said leg member, a brake mounted at the lower end said leg member, and an elongated brake rod disposed within said handle bar and leg member for moving said brake into and out of braking engagement with said wheel. The brake handle assembly provides a linear pull non-cable brake actuation and is manually operable between a neutral position, a raised brake actuating position and a depressed brake locking position.

Abstract: A brake device for a pushcart includes a main movable member disposed movably within a main seat, an auxiliary movable member disposed movably within an auxiliary seat, and a connecting member interconnecting the main and auxiliary movable members. The main movable member is biased to an upper limit position, and is movable to a lower limit position so as to engage a main brake pin with a groove in a main pin-engaging member that is connected fixedly to one wheel. Hence, the connecting member moves the auxiliary movable member from a first position to a second position so as to engage an auxiliary brake pin with a groove in an auxiliary pin-engaging member that is connected fixedly to another wheel. As a result, the wheels are locked.

Abstract: A removable coin storage apparatus is used in a coin processing device, and includes a removable bin for storing and transporting coins. The removable bin has a stopped position and a moving position. The coin storage apparatus further includes a brake device that is pivotally coupled to the removable bin for preventing movement of the removable bin in the stopped position. The brake device has a manually moveable element that is movable between a first position and a second position, each one of the first position and the second position corresponding to one of the stopped position and the moving position of the removable bin. The brake device also has a contact surface for exerting a frictional force on a floor surface in the stopped position of the removable bin.

Abstract: This invention relates to gravity reactive braking systems. According to the invention there is provided a brake system to control speed in a forward direction for descending inclined surfaces and a brake system for controlling rollback when ascending an inclined surface. The speed pacer braking assembly includes a downhill activator for selectively engaging a disc brake system when a predetermined inclined is reach. The anti-rollback assembly comprises a pair of graded brake cam structures operatively disposed adjacent wheels wherein the natural pull of gravity and the configuration of the cams operate to allow passage of wheels in both directions when on flat surfaces and in only a single direction when on an incline. When on an incline, gravity operates to dispose cams relative to the wheels such that rotation of wheels in one direction is hindered by a thickening of cam body caused by rotation of cam about its axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for a storage stand for a shopping cart 12 and baby stroller 13 which will keep the shopping cart or baby stroller erect and immobile with a pair of adjustable spring-hinged arms 19 having bungee cords 20 positioned on the outside to keep the cart in the folded position. The apparatus 10 also has a locking pin 40 that can slide vertically to lock the clamps 19 in an upright position. One distal end of the front arm or clamp 19 comprises a loop member 32 where the bungee cord 20 passes through to the second arm or clamp having a ring 30 positioned at its distal end for connecting the bungee cord hooks thereto. The base 14 forming the housing is comprised of slidably engaging members at 22, one forming a shell for the other to selectively slide into and out at the user's discretion. Each of the sliding members has a cavity forming a wheel well 16.

Abstract: Shopping cart brakes slow or render a shopping cart immobile. A brake lever has one end pivotably connected to a clamp that is attached to one end of a vertical member of a shopping cart adjacent to its handle. Two brake cables are enclosed by brake cable housings and have one end connected to the brake lever. A plurality of brake cable supports secures the brake cable housings to the vertical member. Alternatively, the brake cables and brake cable housings can be enclosed by vertical members and a horizontal member. The opposing end of the brake cables is attached to calipers. The calipers have brake pads removably connected to them. A brake lever housing is also connected to the clamp. The brake lever housing is attached to an adjuster barrel and houses a brake lever locking mechanism comprising a locking tab, locking button, slot, and locking button hole.

Abstract: An anti-tilt device for impeding tilting or tipping of a hand-driven, wheeled vehicle has a rigid bracket for attachment to a selected wheel yoke or axle on an outer side of the wheel and a resilient brake shoe attached to a lower portion of the bracket and projecting downwardly from the bracket. The brake shoe has a lower surface for engaging the ground and providing a braking action if the vehicle is tilted or tipped. The brake shoe has a braking portion extending inwardly from the inner surface towards a wheel when the bracket is mounted on the wheel. The braking portion will engage the wheel and resist rotation of the wheel when the cart is tilted or tipped.

Abstract: A rear wheel synchronous brake system used in a pushcart such as a baby jogging stroller is disclosed to include two rear brakes respectively coupled to the two rear wheels of the baby jogging stroller, a hand control unit mounted on the handle of the baby jogging stroller at the top, and two brake lines coupled between the brake lever of the hand control unit and the two rear brakes for driving the rear brakes to brake the two rear wheels of the baby jogging stroller synchronously when the user pulling the brake lever.

Abstract: A brake system operable to inhibit movement of a non-powered transportable cart. The cart has a platform with opposite front and rear ends, at least one pivotal caster wheel adjacent and supporting one of the front or rear ends, and a pair of fixed wheels. The brake system has a brake arm with a brake bar extending laterally therefrom. The brake arm is pivotal between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When in the disengaged position, a gap is defined between the brake bar and the fixed wheels to allow the fixed wheels to rotate freely. When in the engaged position, the brake bar engages the fixed wheels to prevent them from rotating. A brake latch is carried by the platform and has a catch sized to receive the brake arm to releasably maintain the brake arm in its engaged position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake caster with stroke adjustment mechanism, including a retainer, a king pin, a catch spring, a catch/release button, a plunger block, and a brake pad. The upper part of the king pin is fitted with the spring coil; the catch/release button is fitted with the catch spring; and a threaded polygonal lock nut is placed over the catch/release button in the hollow space of the plunger block, which has the brake pad installed on the bottom end; the plunger block being coupled with the catch/release button is slipped onto the king pin lengthwise along the threads. By twisting the plunger block in and out around the neck of the plunger block, the stroke distance can be adjusted according to different levels of rubber on the wheel, so that the service life of the caster can be effectively prolonged without numerous replacements of the wheels.

Abstract: A wheel simultaneous brake mechanism for simultaneously braking two wheels includes two respective engaging members that are selectively movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position for selectively braking or releasing the two wheels. Each engaging member is biased by a spring toward its respective engaged position. The two engaging members are connected to one another in a manner transmitting a tensile force therebetween by a wire, so that the engagement or release of both engaging members can be actuated together in unison.

Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and a frame comprising a mechanically actuated braking assembly operably coupled with at least one of the wheels and being operable between braking and non-braking conditions, a handle coupled to the braking assembly and being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis between first and second positions in each of which the braking assembly is in the braking condition, and an actuating mechanism responsive to movement of the handle from either of the first and second positions for actuating the braking assembly into the non-braking condition.

Abstract: A mechanic's platform brake assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall with an upper edge defining an opening into the housing. A panel is attached to the upper edge. The bottom wall has an aperture extending therethrough. A block member positioned in the housing is biased toward the opening. An urging member is attached to the panel for selectively urging the block member toward the bottom wall. A leg has a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the block member such that the leg extends outwardly through the aperture. A footpad is attached to the second end. A coupler is attached to the housing for removably attaching the housing to a frame of a platform. The block member may be urged toward the bottom wall such that the footpad abuts a ground surface.

Abstract: The portable brake of the present invention comprises a top bracket, a bottom bracket, a leg, a handle, a toggle plate, and a foot. The top bracket of the portable brake has a back plate, side plates, a bottom plate, a toggle joint, a rung hook, and a leg sheath. The bottom bracket comprises a back plate, side plates, a bottom plate, a rung hook, and a leg sheath. The top and bottom brackets secure a leg, which passes through the leg sheaths of the brackets and leg apertures in the bottom plates of the brackets. A toggle plate is connected at one end to the top of the leg, and is connected at the other end to a pair of hinge plates. The hinge plates are, in turn, connected to a handle and to the toggle joint of the top bracket.

Abstract: A brake system for a wheelbarrow includes a plurality of elongate mounting brackets having opposed end portions connected to the frame of the wheelbarrow and an axle passing through the wheel, respectively, so that the plurality of mounting brackets become disposed on opposite sides of the wheel. The brake system further includes a plurality of levers including first end portions pivotally connected to the plurality of mounting brackets, respectively. The plurality of levers further include second end portions disposed rearwardly from the first end portions, respectively. A plurality of brake pads are connected to the plurality of levers and extend inwardly towards opposed sides of the wheel, respectively. A brake handle is connected to the frame and a cable mechanism cooperates with the brake handle for causing the plurality of brake pads to engage and disengage the wheel as the plurality of brake levers are pivoted outwardly and inwardly, respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a wheeled device such as a shopping cart is disclosed. In one embodiment, the securing structure comprises a depression formed in a support surface, such as a concrete or asphalt parking lot. The depression is configured to accept one or more wheels of a wheeled cart therein for restraining the cart. An advertising platform is located in the depression. The advertising platform bears advertising or other information. Another embodiment of the invention is an advertising platform for use with a cart securing structure which is mounted to a support surface. The platform may span the space between two securing structures, the platform having a top surface configured to bear advertising or other information.

Abstract: A braking system for a cargo portage device, such as a wheelbarrow, that is biased in the “On” state to prevent the device from coasting away on its own when it is resting on an incline unattended by a user. This braking system enhances the safety of a device used by those who may be prone to forget to lock its brakes when it is left resting on an incline unattended or in situations in which children may have access to the device and use it as a wheeled toy. This braking system also enables the user of a wheelbarrow employing it to traverse obstacles, such as steps, logs, curbs, etc., within the wheelbarrow's path of travel and haul greater loads than can be realized using a conventional wheelbarrow.

Abstract: A braking actuator for an ergonomic support is connected thereto by a Bowden cable. The actuator has a housing with pin slots, friction surfaces and a mount for a disk axle. A disk has frictional surfaces, holes with pin load edges, a Bowden cable wire seat that holds the Bowden cable end and an axle that is supported by the mount in the housing. The friction surfaces of the disk and housing engage each other to brake the actuator and the ergonomic support. A lever having pins is disposed on the housing such that the pins extend through the pin slots to engage the holes in the disk. Turning the lever disengages the friction surfaces and rotates the disk, thereby moving the ergonomic support. Releasing the lever engages the frictional surfaces such that movement of the ergonomic support is braked at a selected position.

Abstract: An anti-theft vehicle system for a vehicle wheel having a rotational axis includes a linear actuator disposed within the vehicle wheel for operatively engaging and disengaging an interior surface of the vehicle wheel to resist and allow rotational movement of the vehicle wheel about the rotational axis. The anti-theft vehicle system further includes a receiver mounted within the vehicle wheel to receive a signal to activate the linear actuator.

Abstract: A lockable shopping cart wheel (10) comprises a plastics hollow casing (12), an axle (22) on which the casing is rotatably mounted and a resetable locking mechanism that is mounted on the axle in the casing. The casing has an end wall (14), a cylindrical wall (16) having a tire (20) and an end wall (18). The locking mechanism includes a locking plate (34) which is axially displaceable but rotationally fixed to the axle (22). A coil spring (38) acts between wall (18) and plate (34) urging it towards wall (14). The plate (34) defines formations which can engage the wall (16) thereby locking the wheel. Between the plate (34) and wall (14) are three gear wheels (44.1), (44.2) and (44.3) which meter the number of revolutions of the casing and release the plate (34) when a predetermined number of revolutions has taken place. The plate (34) is ferromagnetic, allowing the plate to be displaced against the spring action to reset the locking mechanism by using a magnet from outside the casing.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a new automatic braking system for large airline baggage/mail carts and incorporates the use of a self-adjusting mechanism to provide positive ‘stop’ and non-rolling movement while the cart is intended to be in a static stationary condition for use by airline ground crew members and does not require any additional cart operator movement or action or directed effort to activate or deactivate the braking system.

Abstract: A brake system for a running stroller includes a pair of brake devices respectively secured to a pair of rear support rods of the stroller and controlled by a hand lever through a first steel wire, a synchronizer and a pair of second steel wires, when press the hand lever inward the two brake devices are simultaneously functioned to frictionally brake the brake disks on inner side of a pair of rear wheels of the stroller. A tread plate rotatably secured to a distal portion of a rear support rod can arrest the wheels of the stroller from any movement.

Abstract: A brake and wheel assembly featuring a brake band and an actuator capable of being moved between first and second braking positions. The brake band is carried by a support and is suspended tangentially across the surface of a wheel. The wheel is rotatably supported on an axle. The actuator is supported in the assembly, and applies a tangential force on the brake band so that first and second braking surfaces on the brake band frictionally engage the actuator in the respective first and second braking positions.

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.

Abstract: A shopping cart comprising a shopping cart frame, a plurality of wheel assemblies mounted on the shopping cart frame, a handle pivotally attached to the shopping cart frame, and a braking force apparatus coupled to the handle. The handle is movable between an at-rest position and a displaced position. The braking force apparatus is mounted on the shopping cart frame in a manner enabling a braking force to be applied on one of said wheel assemblies. The brake force apparatus applies the braking force when the handle is in the at-rest position and disengages the braking force when the handle is moved toward the displaced position.

Abstract: A wheeled walker brake lever mounting structure is constructed to include a mounting base frame fixedly fasten ed to one handlebar of a wheeled walker, a brake cable inserted through the mounting base frame and connected to a brake assembly at rear wheels of the wheeled walker, a brake lever pivoted to the mounting base frame for turning by hand in either of two reversed directions to pull the brake cable and to further stop the wheeled walker, and an auxiliary control block coupled to one side of the mounting base frame for turning with the hand to move the brake lever upwards or downwards and to achieve a braking action.

Abstract: A brake-operated dolly for controlling the use of a dolly especially on sloped surfaces. The brake-operated dolly includes a dolly having side rails, cross members, wheels, and handles; and also includes a pair of brake support members being securely attached to the side rails and above the wheels of the dolly; and further includes a pair of brake members being pivotally mounted to the brake support members and being engagable to the wheels of the dolly; and also includes a brake actuating assembly including a pair of bracket members being securely attached to the side rails near the handles of said dolly, and also including an elongate brake actuator having ends journaled through the bracket members, and further including cables being connected to the brake members for the actuation thereof.

Abstract: A brake and wheel assembly featuring a brake band and an actuator capable of being moved between first and second braking positions. The brake band is carried by a support and is suspended tangentially across the surface of a wheel. The wheel is rotatably supported on an axle. The actuator is supported in the assembly, and applies a tangential force on the brake band so that first and second braking surfaces on the brake band frictionally engage the actuator in the respective first and second braking positions.

Abstract: A wheelchair braking device providing a braking action that automatically disengages when an occupant is seated in the wheelchair. The braking device includes a support structure to which a sensing lever is pivotably mounted and to which a braking arm is slidably mounted. A biasing element is coupled to the braking lever to bias the braking arm in a first direction relative to the support structure and into engagement with a wheel of the wheelchair, thereby inhibiting rotation of the wheel. The sensing lever and braking arm are interconnected such that the biasing element operates through the braking arm to bias the sensing lever in an upward direction against the wheelchair seat. The interconnection between the sensing lever and braking arm causes the braking arm to disengage from the wheel when the sensing lever rotates in a downward direction.

Abstract: An anti-theft vehicle system for a vehicle wheel having a rotational axis includes a linear actuator disposed within the vehicle wheel for operatively engaging and disengaging an interior surface of the vehicle wheel to resist and allow rotational movement of the vehicle wheel about the rotational axis. The anti-theft vehicle system further includes a receiver mounted within the vehicle wheel to receive a signal to activate the linear actuator.

Abstract: An all-terrain board (10, 50) ridden by a rider (18) standing on the board (10, 50) is provided with a braking member which can be engaged by a leg of the rider (18) and moved into braking engagement with a wheel (14, 52). The braking engagement may be directly onto a tyre (15) of the wheel (14). Alternatively, the braking engagement may be indirectly onto a wheel (52) through a linkage connecting the brake (60) to a brake mechanism (74) acting on a rim (56) of the wheel (52).

Abstract: A wheel brake of a golf cart has a pedal plate, a positioning seat, a movable seat, a spring, a ring, an elastic bar, a bolt, a nut, and a base seat. The positioning seat engages with the movable seat. The positioning seat and the movable seat are disposed on the base seat. A pair of parallel triangular plates are disposed on the pedal plate. Each of the parallel triangular plates has a round aperture and an oblong aperture. The pedal plate is disposed on the positioning seat. The movable seat is inserted between the parallel triangular plates. The positioning seat has a pair of posts, a protruded block, a round hole, and a recess. The movable seat has a click block, an oblong hole, an inner channel having a triangular head and a curved end, and a slot to receive the spring. The bolt passes through the oblong aperture of each triangular plate and the oblong hole of the movable seat. The bolt engages with the nut. Each post is inserted through the corresponding round aperture of the triangular plate.

Abstract: A locking device for a rear wheel of a golf cart includes a control member disposed close to the handle of the golf cart, and a locking member disposed close to the inner side of one of a pair of rear wheels. The rear wheel is free to move when a detaining element engages with a movable element for the same to be away from the opening of a housing, thus causing a retreat of an engaging rod to a receiving hole. The rear wheel is locked at an immobile position, when the detaining element disengages from the movable element so as to allow the engaging rod to stick out to engage radially arranged protrusions on the inner side of the rear wheel.

Abstract: A security device attachable to a transport device, such as a shopping cart, which includes a housing, an extension having a plurality of openings, and a swivel caster having a wheel all mounted to the cart in place of a preexisting swivel caster. A locking member is provided which is selectively moveable to reside in one of the plurality of openings of the extension for inhibiting movement of the swivel caster about a vertical pivot axis and fixing the swivel caster at an acute angle relative to the normal forward or reverse direction of travel of the transport device while allowing free wheel rotation about an axle. The security device further including an anti-tip member rigidly coupled to a back of the transport device for precluding tipping in order to redistribute the weight of the transport device onto its rear wheels in an attempt to circumvent the security device.

Abstract: A bicycle disc brake hub is provided with a hub axle, a hub shell, a first spoke attachment portion, a second spoke attachment portion and a brake rotor attachment portion disposed adjacent the first spoke attachment portion. The first spoke attachment portion has a plurality of first spoke holes, while the second spoke attachment portion has a plurality of second spoke holes. The first spoke attachment portion is disposed at the first hub shell end, while the second spoke attachment portion is disposed at the second hub shell end. The brake rotor attachment portion has a plurality of axially extending rotor mounting holes with predetermined diameters and center axes spaced a second radial distance from the center axis of the hub axle. The first spoke attachment portion and the brake rotor attachment portion are arranged relative to each other such that spokes can easily be installed into the first spoke holes.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of a braking force to a wheel of a wheelbarrow, hand cart or other type of a cargo portage device includes a twist grip mechanism with a latching type of a ratchet attached to the handlebar of the device. As the twist grip mechanism is rotated a progressive braking force is applied to the wheel by tightening a brake band that extends around a drum that is attached to the wheel. A cable is attached at one end to the twist grip mechanism and to the brake band at its remaining end. The ratchet maintains the braking force that is applied until a thumb release lever is depressed which disengages a ratchet dog from contact with any of a plurality of ratchet teeth.

Abstract: A brake controlling mechanism for a cart having a conventional handle mounting bracket defining a handle mounting axis. A core is shiftably coupled to the handle mounting bracket and rotatable about the handle mounting axis. An elongated handle is coupled to the core offset relative to the handle mounting axis.

Abstract: A scooter has a braking structure including a footboard, a pivoting member for pivotally mounting the footboard on the scooter base, and a recovery member enabling the footboard to return to its original position. The footboard has a curved rear segment which is separated from the scooter rear wheel by a distance. As the curved rear segment is pressed by the foot heel of a rider of the scooter, the curved rear segment swivels on the pivoting member to press against the scooter rear wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of a braking force to a wheel of a wheelbarrow, hand cart or other type of a cargo portage device includes a twist grip mechanism with a latching type of a ratchet attached to the handlebar of the device. As the twist grip mechanism is rotated a progressive braking force is applied to the wheel by tightening a brake band that extends around a drum that is attached to the wheel. A cable is attached at one end to the twist grip mechanism and to the brake band at its remaining end. The ratchet maintains the braking force that is applied until a thumb release lever is depressed which disengages a ratchet dog from contact with any of a plurality of ratchet teeth.

Abstract: A disk brake system for original equipment or retrofit installation in a wheelbarrow or hand truck uses a disk rotor and a caliper bracket both mounted to the wheel or axle, so as to provide the disk brake pads of the caliper with a fixed position relative to the disk rotor. The caliper bracket is stabilized by a separate U-shaped mounting bracket, or by one or more mounting arms affixed to the caliper bracket, which are secured to one handle.

Abstract: A skid scooter has a board, a holding seat disposed on a front portion of the board, a down tube inserted in the holding seat, a front tube connected to the down tube, a handle connected to the front tube, a front wheel disposed on a bottom of the front tube, a rear wheel disposed on a rear end of the board, a rear wheel cover disposed on a bottom of the board, and a rear wheel brake device disposed between the board and the rear wheel cover.

Abstract: A Detachable Footplate for Scooters is disclosed. The footplate easily attaches to and detaches from a conventional foot-powered, folding scooter to provide additional width to stand upon, as well as acting as a stand to prevent the scooter from falling over. The footplate permits the scooter stem to fold down by not interfering with the collapsibility of the scooter stem.

Abstract: A scooter has a braking structure comprising a footboard, a pivoting member for pivotally mounting the footboard on the scooter base, and a recovery member enabling the footboard to return to its original position. The footboard has a curved rear segment which is separated from the scooter rear wheel by a distance. As the curved rear segment is pressed by the foot heel of a rider of the scooter, the curved rear segment swivels on the pivoting member to press against the scooter rear wheel in motion.

Abstract: A brake device for a skate cart or scooter includes a rigid wheel hood frame mounted around a rear wheel. A footrest is positioned behind the wheel hood to allow a user to rest a heel on the rear footrest. The rigid wheel hood frame is formed with an opening to allow a brake stop to contact with the wheel when a toe is pressed down on the brake stop. The brake stop is connected with a resilient member so that brake stop is pivoted to contact the rear wheel by stepping on the brake stop. The brake stop returns by the resilient member when the user removes a foot from the brake stop.