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GB2636096A - Kit of parts for assembly into a cart - Google Patents

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GB2636096A
GB2636096A GB2318157.1A GB202318157A GB2636096A GB 2636096 A GB2636096 A GB 2636096A GB 202318157 A GB202318157 A GB 202318157A GB 2636096 A GB2636096 A GB 2636096A
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Lander Wade
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Helping Hand Co Ledbury Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/008—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor having a prop or stand for maintaining position
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    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/02—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the wheel axis is disposed between the load and the handles
    • B62B1/04—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the wheel axis is disposed between the load and the handles involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
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    • B62B1/10—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels
    • B62B1/12—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
    • B62B1/125—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible by means of telescoping elements
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    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
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    • B62B1/00—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor
    • B62B1/26—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
    • B62B1/266—Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheels; Equipment therefor characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape the objects being bags
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    • B62B5/06—Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
    • B62B5/064—Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars adaptable for different users, e.g. by means of pivoting elements
    • B62B5/065—Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars adaptable for different users, e.g. by means of pivoting elements by means of telescopic elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
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    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
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Abstract

A cart 10 for litter picking is assembled from a kit of parts to have a base 12, a frame portion 14 connectable to the base 12, a second frame portion 16 connectable to the base 12 and to the frame portion 14 by connecting means 34, the frame portions 14,16 extending upwardly from the base 12 at an angle in a longitudinal direction towards a front end 18 or rear end 20 of the base 12. The base can have connecting tubes 30,32 on or offset laterally from central longitudinal plane of the base that provide sockets for the frame portions 14,16. Serrated or toothed plates 50,52 allow tools to be scraped. Cupholders 54 can be provided near a height adjustable handle 44, and protrusions 40a/ support means 40, 42 allows two litter bags, one on each side of the cart 10.

Description

KIT OF PARTS FOR ASSEMBLY INTO A CART
The present invention relates to a kit of parts for assembly into a cart, particularly but not exclusively for use for litter picking.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
Councils and/or municipals across the United Kingdom organise regular litter picking around their area or district to keep their environment clean, especially in residential and industrial areas. In some cases, residents also volunteer to litter pick around their area. The residents may form a litter picking group where they would meet regularly, for example once a week or once a month, to litter pick. This enables them to help clean their community and provide social interactions within the community.
When litter picking, each worker or volunteer usually has to carry a bag which over time will be filled with litter and can become heavy. Carrying the bag can become tiring, especially after hours of litter picking.
Furthermore, litter segregation during litter picking is not always easy. This is because litter segregation requires more bags to be carried and takes more time to properly sort out into different bags. Therefore, litter segregation is typically done, if at all, after litter picking or after transportation to a waste recycling centre.
There are now numerous types of litter picking carts available to help with litter collection, carrying and segregation. For example, The Helping Hand Company (Ledbury) Limited has developed a commercial litter picking cart, called Street Boss®, which provides an all-in-one lightweight and mobile solution for collecting, segregating and carrying litter. The cart can be provided with two sack retention units which can hold up to two bags and carry around 120 litres of litter. The cart is also able to hold other cleaning tools, thereby further increasing productivity of the litter pickers and reduces the time taken to clean and litter pick.
However, the currently available litter picking carts are relatively bulky and need to be packed in a large container or box for transport. For example, one pallet is required for each Street Boss® to be shipped. This means that medium/large volume deliveries require a number of delivery vehicles due to limited cargo space, incurring higher transport costs and related pollution.
It is an object of the present invention to reduce or substantially obviate the aforementioned problems.
STATEMENT OF INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a kit of parts for assembly into a cart for use in litter picking, the kit of parts comprising: a cart base including a first frame connecting portion (or connector) disposed substantially at a front end of the cart base and a second frame connecting portion (or connector) disposed substantially at a rear end of the cart base; and a first frame portion and a second frame portion each having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first frame portion connectable to the first frame connecting portion of the cart base, the first end of the second frame portion connectable to the second frame connecting portion of the cart base, and each of the first frame portion and second frame portion connectable together using a pair of complementary opposing side apertures in the first and second frame portions or via a retainer for engaging the first and second frame portions respectively; in which, when connected to the respective frame connecting portions, the first frame portion extends upwardly from the first frame connecting portion at an angle in a longitudinal direction of the cart towards the rear end of the cart base and the second frame portion extends upwardly from the second frame connecting portion at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the front end of the cart base; and in which the first frame portion, the second frame portion and the cart base form a frame suitable for supporting one or more litter receptacles.
Advantageously, this allows the cart to be manufactured in separate parts which can be assembled together after shipping or transport. The cart can be contained in a smaller container or box, thereby making handling and/or transportation more efficient.
In fact, where the cart parts can be packaged in a flat pack container, it is possible to provide multiple kits on a single pallet. In some cases, 10 or so kits can be provided on a single pallet, which is a substantial improvement on the single cart that can currently be shipped per pallet.
The kit parts may be releasably connected together. That is, the cart may be disassembled for storage or cleaning, for example. The kit parts may not be welded together or formed as a unitary structure. In particular, the cart base and the first and second frame portions may not be welded together or formed as a unitary structure.
The term 'longitudinal direction of the cart' may be interpreted to mean a direction from the front end to the rear end of the cart, or vice versa.
The term 'lateral direction of the cart' may be interpreted to mean a direction from the left side to the right side of the cart, or vice versa. The lateral direction may be substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
The first frame portion and the second frame portion may be disposed offset from each other in a lateral direction of the cart across the width of the cart base. This allows the first and second frame portions to be connected together using the pair of complementary opposing side apertures or other means (such as a retainer or clip that can hold both portions in a given relative arrangement).
Each side aperture may be a through-aperture which extends through opposing sides of the respective frame portion. Each side aperture may extend in the lateral direction of the cart.
The second connecting portion may be disposed substantially inset from a peripheral edge of the rear end of the cart base. This can provide a space on the cart base between the peripheral edge of the rear end of the cart base and the second frame connecting portion in which cleaning tools can be stored or provided.
The first frame portion and/or the second frame portion may be at an angle of around 45-70 degrees to a lateral plane of the cart base.
The first frame connecting portion and/or the second frame connecting portion may be at an angle of around 45-70 degrees to the plane of the cart base.
In use, the plane of the cart base may be substantially parallel to the ground.
The second end of the first frame portion may be disposed substantially vertically above the peripheral edge of the rear end of the cart base. The second end of the second frame portion may be disposed substantially vertically above the peripheral edge of the front end of the cart base.
The positions of the second ends of the first and second frame portions in relation to the cart base allow most of the weight of the cart and the content supported by the frame to be provided within the footprint of the cart base, conferring greater stability to the cart.
Either or both of the first frame portion and the second frame portion may be an elongate member or tube.
The first frame portion and second frame portion may be connectable together at a point or region along their respective lengths. When connected, the side of the first frame portion may abut the side of the second frame portion. This allows the offset first and second frame portions to be connected to each other to form the frame.
The first frame portion and the second frame portion may be securable or connectable together by a first connecting means. The first connecting means may extend substantially perpendicularly through the first frame portion and second frame portion.
The first end of the first frame portion and the first frame connecting portion may be securable or connectable together by a second connecting means. The second connecting means may extend substantially perpendicularly through the first end of the first frame portion and the first frame connecting portion.
The first end of the second frame portion and the second frame connecting portion may be securable or connectable together by a third connecting means. The third connecting means may extend substantially perpendicularly through the second end of the second frame portion and the second frame connecting portion.
The connections between the first frame portion, second frame portion and cart base allow the first and second frame portions to form the frame of the cart with the cart base.
Any of the first, second and third connection means may include a screw, bolt, pin or other means of physically securing the two frame portions in fixed relation to each other.
The first frame connecting portion may include a mount or socket above the plane of the cart base for connection to the first end of the first frame portion. The mount or socket may extend upwardly at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the rear end of the cart base.
The first frame connecting portion may include a foot provided below the plane of the cart base. The foot may extend downwardly at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart away from the first frame portion.
The foot and mount/socket may be disposed at opposite ends of the frame connecting portion.
The first frame connecting portion allows the first frame portion to be connected to the cart base whilst also providing support to the front end of the cart base.
A handle may be provided at the second end of the first frame portion. This allows the user to move or push the cart from the rear of the cart.
The handle may include a telescopic member or a member that is telescopically connectable to the first frame portion. This allows the handle to be positioned at an appropriate height for the user to be able to move the cart.
The first frame connecting portion may be disposed substantially along a central longitudinal plane of the cart base. The second frame connecting portion may be disposed substantially offset from the central longitudinal plane of the cart base.
The central longitudinal plane of the cart base may be interpreted as extending from the front end to the rear end of the cart base.
The first frame portion and/or the second frame portion may include one or more supports or support means for supporting one or more litter receptacles. The one or more support means may be disposed substantially at the second end of the first frame portion and/or the second end of the second frame portion.
The first frame portion and/or the second frame portion may include left and right support means, which may be respectively disposed to left and right sides of the central longitudinal plane of the cart base. This allows the one or more litter receptacles to be provided on either lateral side of the cart base.
The left support means of the first and/or second frame portion may be a first arm laterally extending from the second end of the first or second frame portion. The right support means of the first and/or second frame portion may be an opposing second arm laterally extending from the second end of the first or second frame portion.
A serrated or toothed plate may be provided. The serrated or toothed plate may be disposed at the front end of the cart base. Litter or dirt can be scraped off or removed from tools used while litter picking via the plate.
The serrated or tooth plate may include a first toothed member extending upwardly from the cart base and laterally along the peripheral edge of the front end of the cart base.
The serrated member may further include a second toothed member extending upwardly from the cart base and longitudinally along the central longitudinal plane of the cart base.
The first toothed member and second toothed member together may form a serrated or toothed plate with a substantially T-shaped profile (in plan view).
The first frame connecting portion and the second frame connecting portion may terminate at substantially the same height relative to the cart base.
Either or both of the first frame connecting portion and the second frame connecting portion may terminate before a central lateral plane of the cart base.
Having the ends of the first and second frame connecting portions terminate before the central lateral plane can help the cart base to more easily fit in a smaller container for shipping or transport of the cart.
The central lateral plane of the cart base may be interpreted as extending between the lateral sides of the cart base i.e., from a left lateral side to a right lateral side of the cart base.
A side rail may be provided on one or both lateral sides of the cart base.
The or each rail may extend upwardly from the cart base to a height above the cart base which is substantially equal to or greater than heights of the first and second frame connecting portions above the cart base.
One or more wheels may be provided. The one or more wheels allow the cart to be easily moved from one place to another while litter picking.
The one or more wheels may be connectable to the cart base. The one or more wheels may be connectable to the rear end of the cart base.
A brake or kickstand may be provided. This helps to prevent the cart from sliding or rolling away when stationary, for example, on slippery or sloped surfaces.
The brake or kickstand may be connectable to the rear end of the cart base.
One or more covers or protective covers may be provided. The one or more covers allow the one or more litter bags to be protected from the wind when attached to the cart, whilst being able to provide a storage space for the cart. Furthermore, this allows advertising to be provided to the one or more covers.
The one or more protective covers may be attached to the cart base and the one or more support means of the first frame portion or the second frame portion.
In some embodiments, two protective covers may be provided. A first cover may be provided at the front of the cart and a second cover may be provided at the rear of the cart. The first cover may be attached to and extend from the side rails of the cart base to the one or more support means of the second frame portion. The second cover may be attached to and extend from the side rails to the one or more support means of the first frame portion.
The first cover may be attached between the left and right support means of the second frame portion. The second cover may be attached to the left and right support means of the first frame portion.
The one or more protective covers may be made from a fabric material.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for assembling a kit of parts according to the first aspect of the present invention, comprising the steps of: connecting the first or second frame portion to the first or second frame connecting portion of the cart base, extending the first or second frame portion upwardly from the first or second frame connecting portion at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the rear end of the cart base; connecting the other of the first or second frame portion to the other of the first or second frame connecting portion of the cart base, extending the other of the first or second frame portion at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the front end of the cart base; and connecting the first and second frame portions together either using the pair of complementary opposing side apertures in the first and second frame portions or via the retainer for engaging the first and second frame portions respectively.
The method may further comprise the step of connecting one or more wheels to the cart base.
The method may further comprise the step of telescopically connecting a handle to the first frame portion.
The method may comprise the step of inserting connecting bolts to secure any or all of: the first frame portion to the second frame portion, the first frame portion to its connector on the cart base, and the second frame portion to its connector on the cart base.
The method of assembling a kit of parts according to the second aspect of the present invention may further include steps of incorporating any of the features of the first aspect of the present invention.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, a flat pack container of a kit of parts according to the first aspect of the present invention may be provided.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of the present invention, and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect, reference will now be made by way of example only to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a cart formed using a kit of parts according to the invention, for use in litter picking; Figure 2 shows a side view of the cart of Figure 1; Figure 3 shows a front view of the cart of Figure 1; and Figure 4 shows an exploded perspective view of the cart of Figure 1.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In Figures 1 to 4, a cart for use in litter picking is generally indicated at 10. The cart 10 is a push cart which can be manually wheeled along the ground by a person. The cart is intended to support one or more litter bags (optionally via a suitable ring or other holder) that a person using a litter picker or manually collecting litter can readily drop litter into the open bag(s) on the cart.
The cart 10 is provided in a series of parts which can be efficiently packed together in a smaller container or box for easier handling, shipping and/or transport. A user can then assemble the parts together after delivery to form the cart 10. Figure 4 shows the individual parts of the cart 10 which can be assembled into the cart 10.
The cart 10 comprises a cart base 12, a first frame portion 14 connected to the cart base 12, and a second frame portion 16 connected to the cart base 12 and the first frame portion 14. The cart base 12, first frame portion 14 and the second frame portion 16 form a frame which allows one or more litter receptacles to be supported over the cart base, and transported via the cart 10.
Some of the cart 10 components may be made from a metal such as aluminium or steel. In particular, the cart base 12 and the first and second frame portions 14, 16 may be made of metal.
The cart base 12 has a frame 12a with an approximately rectangular perimeter. The cart base 12 has a plurality of parallel elongate planar slats or plates 12b disposed and spaced apart within the substantially rectangular frame 12a. The elongate planar plates 12b extend from a front end 18 of the cart base 12 to a rear end 20 of the cart base 12.
An axle or rod / bar 22 extends in a lateral direction of the cart i.e., across the width of the cart base 12. The width of the cart base 12 is the distance between lateral sides 24, 26 of the cart base 12. The rod 22 is disposed substantially inset from a peripheral edge of the rear end 20 of the cart base 12 and above the elongate planar plates 12b.
A space is provided between the peripheral edge of the rear end 20 of the cart base 12 and the back of the second frame portion in which cleaning tools can be stored or provided at the rear of the cart 10.
Each end of the rod 22 extends past lateral sides of the rectangular frame 12a of the cart base 12.
Two wheels 28 are connected to either end of the rod 22 for allowing the cart 10 to be moved from one place to another. It will be appreciated that additional wheels may be provided in some embodiments, or that a single wheel/roller might be used in other embodiments.
The cart base 12 includes a first frame connecting portion 30 and a second frame connecting portion 32. These connecting portions can securely receive the respective frame portions 14, 16.
The first frame connecting portion 30 is a tube disposed at the front end of the cart base 12 and angled to extend along a central longitudinal plane of the cart base 12, towards the rear of the cart 10.
The central longitudinal plane of the cart base 12 extends from the front end 18 to the rear end 20 of the cart base 12.
The first frame connecting portion 30 includes a socket 30a extending upwardly at an angle in a longitudinal direction of the cart 10 towards a rear end of the cart base 12. The socket 30a receives a first end of the first frame portion 14.
The first connecting portion 30 also includes a foot 30b extending downwardly at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart 10 away from the cart base 12. The foot 30b provides support to the front end 18 of the cart base 12 when the cart is stationary.
The wheels 28 and the foot 30b of the first frame connecting portion 30 together space the cart base 12 from the ground.
The second frame connecting portion 32 is a tube which extends at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart 10 from the rod 22 towards the front end 18 of the cart base 12. The second connecting portion 32 extends from the rod 22, substantially offset from the central longitudinal plane of the cart base 12 towards a left lateral side 24 of the cart base 12.
In other words, the first 30 and second 32 frame connecting portions are offset from each other in a lateral direction of the cart 10 across the width of the cart base 12.
The second frame connecting portion 32 includes a socket which receives a first end of the second frame portion 16.
The sockets 30a of the first 30 and the second 32 frame connecting portions terminate at substantially the same height relative to the cart base 12 and before a central lateral plane of the cart base 12.
The central lateral plane of the cart base 12 extends from the left lateral side 24 to a right lateral side 26 of the cart base 12.
The first 14 and second 16 frame portions are tubes in this embodiment. This helps to reduce the weight of the cart, but it will be appreciated that solid bars or other forms of frame portion may be used in other embodiments. The first frame portion 14 extends upwardly from the first frame connecting portion 30 at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart 10 towards the rear end 20 of the cart base 12. The second frame portion 16 extends upwardly from the second connecting portion 32 at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart 10 towards the front end 18 of the cart base 12.
Like the first 30 and second 32 frame connecting portions, the first 14 and second 16 frame portions are offset from each other in the lateral direction of the cart 10 across the width of the cart base 12.
A first connecting means 34 extends through complementary opposing side through-apertures in the first 14 or second 16 frame portion. This allows the first 14 and second 16 frame portions to be secured or connected together at a point along their length at which they abut.
The first end of the first frame portion 14 is disposed within the socket 30a of the first frame connecting portion 30, and a second connecting means 36 extends perpendicularly through the first end of the first frame portion 14 and the first connecting portion 30 to secure them together.
The first end of the second frame portion 16 is disposed within the socket of the second frame connecting portion 32, and a third connecting means 38 extends perpendicularly through the first end of the second frame portion 16 and the second frame connecting portion 32 to secure them together.
It will be appreciated that the base cart 12, first frame portion 14 and second frame portion 16 are not welded together to form the frame of the cart 10 in the present invention.
The second end of the first frame portion 14 is disposed substantially vertically above the peripheral edge of the rear end 20 of the cart base 12. The second end of the second frame portion 16 is disposed substantially vertically above the peripheral end of the front end 18 of the cart base 12. This can provide the cart 10 with stability because most of the weight of the cart 10 is located above and within the cart base 12.
The second ends of the first 14 and second 16 frame portions are each provided with left and right support means 40, 42. The left and right support means 40, 42 of each frame portion 14, 16 are opposing arms, which extend on either side of the central longitudinal plane of the base cart 12 for supporting a litter receptacle.
Each support means 40 of the first frame portion 14 includes a protrusion or protruding portion 40a extending upwardly at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart 10 from the support means 40 towards the front end of the cart base 12. Each protruding portion 40a enables one litter receptacle to be secured to the first frame portion 14 in this embodiment.
For example, a suitable type of litter receptacle may include the HandiHoop Plus®, which has a handle connected to a support ring which holds a litter bag in a manner that keeps the open end of the bag spread open, ready to receive litter.
The protruding portions 40a terminate substantially above the peripheral edge of the rear end of the cart base 12.
The right support means of the second frame portion 16 has a slightly longer length than the left support means. The difference in length of the support means 42 compensates for the second frame portion being offset from the central longitudinal plane of the cart base 12.
A handle 44 is connected to the second end of the first frame portion 14. The handle 44 includes an elongate member 44a which can be telescopically connected to the second end of the first frame portion 14. An end of the elongate member 44a of the handle 44 is inserted into or received by the second end of the first frame portion 14.
A side rail 46 is disposed on each lateral side 24, 26 of the cart base 12. In this embodiment, each rail 46 includes a curved bar extending above respective sides of the cart base 12. Each front end of each rail 46 is disposed substantially inset from the peripheral edge of the front end 18 or the rear end 20 of the cart base 12. One rear end of each side rail 46 is connected to the rod 22, although it will be appreciated that the ends could instead connect elsewhere at the sides of the cart base in other embodiments.
The side rails 46 and the first 30 and second 32 frame connecting portions terminate at substantially the same height relative to the cart base 12 in this embodiment, although it will be appreciated that the rails may be a bit higher than the frame connectors in other embodiments.
A brake or kickstand 48 is connected to the rear end 20 of the cart base 12, in this case to the right-hand side (as viewed from the perspective of a person pushing the cart during use). The brake 48 is pivotable to a position where and its free end is in contact with the ground when in use.
A serrated or toothed plate for allowing litter or dirt on cleaning tools used during litter picking to be scraped or removed is provided in front of the first frame connecting portion 30.
A first toothed member 50 of the serrated plate extends upwardly from the front end of the cart base 12 and laterally along a central area of the front end 18 of the cart base 12. A second toothed member 52 of the serrated plate extends upwardly from the cart base 12 and longitudinally along the central longitudinal plane of the cart base 12, terminating at the first frame connecting portion 30. The first 50 and second 52 toothed members together forms a serrated or toothed plate with a substantially T-shaped profile when viewed from above.
The first toothed member 50 of the serrated plate is spaced from the peripheral edge of the front end 18 of the cart base 12. This allows other cleaning tools to be stored at the front of the cart 10.
A set of cup holders 54 are connected to the left and right supporting means 40 of the first frame portion 14. The cup holders 54 are set close to the central longitudinal plane of the cart for stability, to minimise the risk of bumps spilling liquid in any cups in the holders if the cart is being rolled over uneven or bumpy ground.
The method of assembly of the cart 10 will now be described below. It will be appreciated that whilst that the steps of assembly are presented in a particular order, it is possible to assemble the cart in any suitable order.
In this embodiment, each wheel 28 is connected to an end of the rod 22 on either lateral side 24, 26 of the cart base 12. This allows the cart base 12 to be supported by the wheels 28 at the rear end 20 before the first 14 and second 16 frame portions are connected to the cart base 12.
Either the first end of the first frame portion 14 or the first end of the second frame portion 16 is inserted into the socket of its respective frame connecting portion 30, 32 of the cart base 12. The first end of the other of the first 14 or second 16 frame portion is then inserted into the socket of its respective frame connecting portion 30, 32. The portions may be slotted into the sockets at substantially the same time if needed. This places the first 14 and second 16 frame portions above the cart base 12 such as they cross over next to each other.
In this embodiment, to secure the first and second frame portions to each other, the first connecting means 34 is inserted through the pair of complementary opposing side apertures in the first 14 and second 16 frame portions. The second connecting means 36 is inserted through the first end of the first frame portion 14 and the first connecting portion 30, and the third connecting means 38 is inserted through the first end of the second frame portion 16 and the second frame connecting portion 32. This secures the first frame portion 14, second frame portion 16 and the cart base 12 together. The connecting means can be a screw, bolt or pin, for example.
The connecting means can be placed in any order once the frame portions are in the 15 sockets.
If the handle is not already in the first frame portion, then the elongate member 44a of the handle 44 can be inserted through the second end of the first frame portion 14. The height or distance of the handle 44 above the cart base 12 can be reduced or increased depending on what is required or desired by the user.
A litter bag receptacle can be attached to each of the protrusions 40a on each support means 40 of the first frame portion 14. Part of each litter bag receptacle is rested on the corresponding support means 42 of the second frame portion 16. This allows two litter bags, one on each side of the cart 10, to be provided for allowing litter to be readily dropped into the open bags on the cart 10.
The cart 10 can be disassembled in the reverse order if required i.e., for cleaning and/or storage.
Overall, the present invention allows the cart 10 to be provided in parts for assembly after delivery. This allows for a more efficient handling and/or shipping of the cart 10.
The embodiments described above are provided by way of example only, and various changes and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

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  1. CLAIMS1. A kit of parts for assembly into a cart for use in litter picking, the kit of parts comprising: a cart base including a first frame connecting portion disposed substantially at a front end of the cart base and a second frame connecting portion disposed substantially at a rear end of the cart base; and a first frame portion and a second frame portion each having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first frame portion connectable to the first frame connecting portion of the cart base, the first end of the second frame portion connectable to the second frame connecting portion of the cart base, and each of the first frame portion and the second frame portion connectable together using a pair of complementary opposing side apertures in the first and second frame portions or via a retainer for engaging the first and second frame portions respectively; in which, when connected to the respective frame connecting portions, the first frame portion extends upwardly from the first frame connecting portion at an angle in a longitudinal direction of the cart towards the rear end of the cart base and the second frame portion extends upwardly from the second frame connecting portion at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the front end of the cart base; and in which the first frame portion, the second frame portion and the cart base form a frame suitable for supporting one or more litter receptacles.
  2. 2. A kit of parts as claimed in claim 1, in which the first frame portion and the second frame portion are disposed offset from each other in a lateral direction of the cart across the width of the cart base.
  3. 3. A kit of parts as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, in which the second end of the first frame portion is disposed substantially vertically above a peripheral edge of the rear end of the cart base and/or the second end of the second frame portion is disposed substantially vertically above a peripheral edge of the front end of the cart base. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
  4. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first frame portion is an elongate member or tube and/or the second frame portion is an elongate member or tube.
  5. A kit of parts as claimed in claim 4, in which the first frame portion and the second frame portion are connectable together at a point along their length, the side of the first frame portion abuts the side of the second frame portion.
  6. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first frame portion and the second frame portion are connectable together by a first connection means extending perpendicularly through the first frame portion and the second frame portion.
  7. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first end of the first frame portion and the first frame connecting portion are connectable together by a second connection means extending perpendicularly through the first end of the first frame portion and the first frame connecting portion.
  8. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first end of the second frame portion and the second frame connecting portion are connectable together by a third connection means extending perpendicularly through the first end of the second frame portion and the second frame connecting portion.
  9. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first frame connecting portion includes a mount or socket above a plane of the cart base for connection to the first end of the first frame portion, the mount or socket extending upwardly at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the rear end of the cart base, and a foot is provided below the plane of the cart base, the foot extending downwardly at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart away from the first frame portion.
  10. 10. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which a handle is provided at the second end of the first frame portion, the handle including a member telescopically connectable to the first frame portion.
  11. 11. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first frame connecting portion is disposed substantially along a central longitudinal plane of the cart base, and the second frame connecting portion is disposed substantially offset from the central longitudinal plane of the cart base.
  12. 12. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first frame portion and/or the second frame portion includes one or more support means for supporting one or more litter receptacles, the one or more support means being disposed substantially at the second end of the first frame portion and/or the second end of the second frame portion.
  13. 13. A kit of parts as claimed in claim 12, in which the first frame portion and/or the second frame portion includes left and right support means, which are respectively disposed to left and right sides of a central longitudinal plane of the cart base.
  14. 14. A kit of parts as claimed in claim 13, in which the left support means is a first arm laterally extending from the second end of the first or second frame portion and the right support means is an opposing second arm laterally extending from the second end of the first or second frame portion.
  15. 15. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which a serrated or toothed plate is provided at the front end of the cart base.
  16. 16. A kit of parts as claimed in claim 15, in which the serrated or toothed plate includes a first toothed member extending upwardly from the cart base and laterally along the peripheral edge of the front end of the cart base.
  17. 17. A kit of parts as claimed in claim 15 or claim 16, in which the serrated member includes a second toothed member extending upwardly from the cart base and longitudinally along the central longitudinal plane of the cart base.
  18. 18. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the first frame connecting portion and the second frame connecting portion terminate at substantially the same height relative to the cart base.
  19. 19. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, in which a side rail is provided at one or both lateral sides of the cart base, the or each rail extending upwards from the cart base to a height above the cart base which is substantially equal to or greater than heights of the first and second frame connecting portions above the cart base.
  20. 20. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, further comprising one or more wheels connectable to the cart base.
  21. 21. A kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, further comprising a brake or kickstand, the brake or kick stand connectable to the rear end of the cart base.
  22. 22. A method of assembling a kit of parts as claimed in any preceding claim, the method comprising the steps of: connecting the first or second frame portion to the first or second frame connecting portion of the cart base, extending the first or second frame portion upwardly from the first or second frame connecting portion at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the rear end of the cart base; connecting the other of the first or second frame portion to the other of the first or second frame connecting portion of the cart base, extending the other of the first or second frame portion at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cart towards the front end of the cart base; and connecting the first and second frame portions together either using the pair of complementary opposing side apertures in the first and second frame portions or via the retainer for engaging the first and second frame portions respectively.
  23. 23. A method as claimed in claim 22, further comprising the step of connecting one or more wheels to the cart base.
  24. 24. A method as claimed in claim 22 or claim 23, further comprising the step of telescopically connecting a handle to the first frame portion.
  25. 25. A flat pack container of a kit of parts as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 21.
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