Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle includes a floor pan with a rear drive unit at one end and a steerable front wheel at the other end. The drive unit is separable from the floor pan and includes spaced apart, differentially connected rear wheels, an electric motor, and belts and pulleys drivingly connecting the motor to a differential unit. The front wheel is steered by a tiller. A seat with a folding back is removably connected to the floor pan toward the pan rear end to concentrate the weight of the driver over the rear wheels to aid in traction. A brake is provided on the front wheel and is lockable for parking purposes. Each of the drive unit, seat unit, a battery, and a floor pan unit weighs less than thirty pounds such that the separated components can be easily lifted and manipulated for transportation of the vehicle between sites of use.

Abstract: A self propelled two speed vehicle suitable for use as a golf cart, in which the frame is arranged to carry one or two golfers and/or their golf clubs over short distances such as are encountered in golf course use. The cart is provided with a low level flat rearwardly directed riding platform applied between the two rear wheels of the vehicle which enables one or two persons to ride the scooter by standing on the platform, in side by side relation where two persons are to ride the vehicle, with the vehicle frame and platform being arranged for ease of mounting and dismounting same by stepping up or stepping down from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle has a single foot actuated control lever for actuating or stopping the vehicle, and a steering wheel for steering the vehicle front wheel, which control lever and steering wheel are centered so that a rider standing in either the right or left side positions on the riding platform can operate the scooter vehicle.

Abstract: A battery powered golf club cart having an elongated handle which controls both the power applied to its rear wheels and a brake associated with its front wheel. When the handle is depressed an electric motor which rotates the rear wheels is actuated and the front brake is released. When the handle is raised, the electric motor is disabled and the front wheel is drawn into contact with a braking member. A full set of golf clubs are vertically held in a flat rack forming a part of the cart framework and, after removal of the battery, the cart may be collapsed into a thin flat package, convenient for transporting and storage, without need for removal of the golf clubs.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart designed to have a seating capacity for only the driver thereof and is equipped at the rear portion with golf bag supporting brackets capable of securing four golf bags to the cart for transport of the golf bags.

Abstract: A motor driven vehicle is described which has a control handle grasped by the operator, the handle having an inner portion connected to the vehicle and a free end portion. The speed is controlled in accordance with the position of the free end of the handle by a novel device which includes a rheostat connected to the drive motor and a rack and pinion mechanism connected to the rheostat. The drive motor is a direct current electrical motor and the rheostat has a resistance portion corresponding to and effecting a braking action on the vehicle through the motor. The novel clutch comprises an inner hub and an outer hub, and one of the inner and outer hubs has a serrated surface and the outer hub carries a plurality of needles extending toward the serrated surface the needles being canted in a given direction so that rotary motion can be transmitted in a predetermined direction between the hubs whereas for the opposite direction the hubs are substantially free-wheeling.

Abstract: This invention relates to motorized golf carts in general, and more specifically to an articulated, personalized, collapsible golf cart that can be easily transported in a vehicle. In addition, this golf cart is further provided with power and braking functions segregated between the articulated sections, and a very low center of gravity, for improved handling and performance.

Abstract: There is described a connecting assembly for a light weight vehicle having mutually engageable hook and latch portions wherein the hook portion comprises engaging hooks to engage and lift the latch means, the engaging portion further including a shoulder to cause the subsequent disengagement of the latch and engaging portions, support hooks to receive the latch portion upon its disengagement from the engagement hooks, and a levered handle actuatable to cause displacement of the latch portion from the support hooks.

Abstract: A motor driven vehicle is described which has a control handle grasped by the operator, the handle having an inner portion connected to the vehicle and a free end portion. The speed is controlled in accordance with the position of the free end of the handle by a novel device which includes a rheostat connected to the drive motor and a rack and pinion mechanism connected to the rheostat. The drive motor is a direct current electrical motor and the rheostat has a resistance portion corresponding to and effecting a braking action on the vehicle through the motor. The novel clutch comprises an inner hub and an outer hub, and one of the inner and outer hubs has a serrated surface and the outer hub carries a plurality of needles extending toward the serrated surface the needles being canted in a given direction so that rotary motion can be transmitted in a predetermined direction between the hubs whereas for the opposite direction the hubs are substantially free-wheeling.

Abstract: A drive unit for a golf cart having a motor and a pinion mounted on a drive shaft extending from the motor. The motor is pivotally mounted on a leg of the cart and is adjustable to a number of positions including one where the pinion engages a wheel on the cart to drive the cart and another where the motor does not interfere with folding of the cart. A battery is suspended from the cart to power the motor, and a thumb switch is included to selectively activate the motor. Biasing structure is included to improve engagement of the pinion against the wheel when the motor is in its driving position.

Abstract: A portable motorized golf bag cart having an elongated main frame to which is attached a steering handle at the upper end thereof, a foldable undercarriage attached intermediate the ends thereof having a pair of spaced wheels, a motorized assembly attached to the lower end of the frame having a motor, a wheel steerable by the handle and speed regulating structure responsive to rotation of the wheel and controls mounted on the handle.

Abstract: An improved cover for a golf cart is disclosed with a roof structure supported on the golf cart by a plurality of upstanding support members. A gutter extends about the periphery of the roof to collect water flowing from the roof structure. A conduit is connected to the gutter to extend along one of the upstanding supports for draining the collected water from the gutter to the ground. The invention may incorporate an integral roof and gutter structure included with new golf carts. The invention may also be an accessory device for attachment to a roof structure on an existing golf cart.

Abstract: A golf bag carrying golf cart is disclosed which is easily stored in a collapsed compact position. A tricycle steering wheel is mounted on an arm which fits telescopically on an upwardly arching segment of a main column. The arching segment is secured by a pin to the main column in either a down position wherein the wheel is extended to a steering position or in an up position wherein the wheel is in a compact upwardly and inwardly projecting position such that the wheel is suspended by its own weight in a position approximately conforming to the upwardly arching segment of the main column.

Abstract: A power-assisted manually operated golf bag carrying cart is disclosed. The cart features a foldable tricycle support frame having parallel drive wheels, which can be maintained in parallel over a range of adjustment, and independently-powered direct drive d.c. motors coupled to shock isolated wheels. A control scheme is described wherein a hand grip with a mechanically isolated continuously variable throttle provides control signals to a power-control circuit providing independent direct drive to each of the drive wheels. Power supplied by variable pulse width pulse train developing intermittent high peak torque yet low average torque in the normal duty cycle range drives the d.c. motors. The motor drive scheme provides an electrical limited slip differential which permits easy turning without undesirable power dissipation.

Abstract: A powered transport unit which may be removably adapted to a standard golf bag cart or the like of the type having a pair of oppositely disposed wheels. A battery and a motor sit at opposite ends of a pivotally mounted power frame positioned between the wheels of the cart. A powered drive wheel is aligned with the wheels of the cart. The relative positions of the battery, motor and pivotal mounting allows the unit to achieve a zero resultant force on the cart's handle at a chosen motor output. A power control unit adaptable to the handle of the cart allows the user to activate and regulate the action of the drive wheel.

Abstract: A flexible sheet of at least partially transparent, water repellent material is constructed to fit over the roof or canopy and sides of a golf cart for enclosure during inclement weather. An access is provided through the side wall for getting in and out of the cart and, when not in use, the weathershield may be removed from the cart, folded and stored in a pouch.

Abstract: A motorized cart comprising a wheeled frame, a shroud, and a dirigible free-ended handle, said handle having a longitudinally movable hand grip at the free end thereof, the hand grip having connected thereto means increasing and decreasing the speed of the cart depending only on the pull of the user on the hand grip. There is an automatic brake rendering the cart immobile upon stopping; and a separate brake preventing the cart from sliding rearwardly downhill.

Abstract: A portable windshield for a riding type golf cart embodying a transparent, flexible sheet extending across the forward end of the cart with the lower edge of the sheet being under a lower front portion of the cart and the upper edge of the sheet being over the front portion of the roof of the cart. Rigid rod-like members are carried by the lower and upper edges of the sheet and extend transversely of the cart under the lower front portion thereof and over the front portion of the roof thereof, respectively. Flexible members carried by the ends of the rod-like members are attachable to the cart.

Abstract: A rain curtain assembly for a golf cart, including a plurality of panels which are attachable to the surface of the cart by a combination of suction cups and hook means. Tie cords are provided for securing the panels to each other to prevent entry of rain and wind to the passenger compartment of the cart.

Abstract: A battery-powered cart operatable by a man walking ahead through the medium of a rope attached thereto which is in a forwardly extended state. The rope is connected at the rear end via a sliding member to a spring attached to the cart at a predetermined position in a manner such that the spring urges the rope backwards as it is pulled forwards. The cart incorporates an electric motor, an electromagnetic brake, a battery, and speed-control system electrically connecting with said motor and brake so that the cart moves behind the operator at a speed similar to a man's average walking speed even on a slope, and reduces the speed or comes to a stop as the man slows down or stops because of the slack of the rope.

Abstract: The specification discloses a wheelchair in which the seat, back and leg portions are so articulated and separately actuable, by power means, under control of the occupant, as to enable the occupant to assume any one of three positions, namely sitting, standing or reclining. Two separated leg support members are selectively actuable by the occupant to a horizontal leg-supporting position. Steering and forward and reverse propulsion controls accessible to the occupant are also provided, enabling the occupant to obtain substantially total mobility on level ground.

Abstract: A windshield has a housing and a bracket to mount the housing in transverse relation on a vehicle. A roller in the housing has a transparent sheet rollably mounted thereon. An edge portion of the transparent sheet of material is securable to a lower portion of the vehicle in extended position.

Abstract: A compact, light weight and easily detachable power unit for driving a golf bag cart by means of an electric motor carried by the unit. The unit includes an articulated frame having an attaching portion which is quickly attachable to or detachable from the frame of the golf bag cart and this attaching frame also carries the battery. The articulated frame also includes a motor and wheel driving frame which is pivotally mounted to the attaching frame about a generally vertical axis and extends generally downwardly and rearwardly therefrom and has a ground wheel at the lower end thereof for castering relative to the attaching frame. An electrical control circuit includes an electric motor carried by the wheel driving frame and also includes the battery, a transistor, a resistor, and a manually operated variable resistor controller on the golf bag cart to infinitely vary the driving speed of the motor.