US Patent 11040736 Foldable shopping cart

A foldable shopping cart is disclosed herein. The cart includes a folding frame that supports a fabric container in a basket-like configuration. Additionally, the cart frame includes four wheels of which, the two front wheels are swiveling castor-type wheels and the two rear wheels are fixed and include a braking system. The braking system consists of a friction rod that presses against the wheel via a spring which is connected to a trigger-like mechanism mounted to a foldable bar located between the rear wheels. The cart includes two posts that extend diagonally upward and proximally are vertically adjustable.