An improved locking mechanism for securing a scooter or other vehicle. The locking mechanism can secure a wheel of the scooter in a left or right steering position. The locking mechanism can be manually actuated by the user, such as by a foot or hand of the user. Once the wheel is secured in place, the scooter may be difficult to ride without unlocking. The locking mechanism can be unlocked through a wireless connection with a remote control (e.g. a phone).
B62H 5/06 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles for locking the steering mechanism acting on the front wheel fork or steering head tube
B62H 5/04 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles for locking the steering mechanism acting on the handle-bars or equivalent
B62H 5/20 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices
A kart having a pedal speed controller and other components and arrangements thereof are disclosed. The kart can be provided with a controller for controlling speed; the pedal speed controller comprising a pedestal and a pedal, one end of the pedal is articulated with the pedestal and keeps a certain angle with the pedestal. The pedal speed controller also comprises a sensor connected with the controller, and the sensor can obtain displacement signal along the tread direction of the pedal. The pedal speed controller has the advantages of realizing pedal control of acceleration or deceleration for drivers, avoiding interference with manual adjustment of kart direction, preventing from mutual influence between speed regulation and steering, improving the speed control performance of the kart, and improving the driving experience.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 20/04 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means floor-mounted
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
A marking device that is supported by a personal mobility vehicle, such as a scooter, is movable from a first position, in which the marking device does not contact the riding surface, and a second position, in which the marking device contacts the riding surface. The marking device includes an attachment portion and a marking portion that creates markings on the riding surface as a result of frictional contact with the riding surface. The marking device can also include an actuation portion which is accessible to the user and allows the user to move the marking device to the second position. In one arrangement, the marking device includes an elastic marking member which is configured to bend in order to maintain contact with the riding surface.
A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
Various powered mobility systems for users are described. The powered mobility system can include at least one powered skate. The powered skate can include a platform, a plurality of wheels, and a motor assembly. The motor assembly can include a motor. The motor can be powered by a power supply. A motor control can be implemented to determine when power is supplied to the motor from the power supply.
Various ridable karts for users are described. The ridable kart can include a kart body, a cover body, a rear caster wheel, a steering assembly, a battery, and a controller. The kart body can include an installation slot. The controller and the battery can be secured within the installation slot. The steering assembly can include a front wheel and a steering wheel. The front wheel can include a hub motor arrangement.
B62D 61/08 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with only three wheels with single front wheel
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60L 50/52 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by DC-motors
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B62D 9/00 - Steering deflectable wheels not otherwise provided for
B62D 23/00 - Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions
B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material
Various electric scooters are disclosed that include a battery receptacle configured to releasably retain a rechargeable battery therein. The electric scooter may include a deck and a strut extending between the deck and a rotatable shaft connected to a handlebar assembly. The battery receptacle may be supported by the strut, and the battery may be insertable into and removed from the battery receptacle through translation of the battery in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the strut. The battery may be configured for use in a power tool in addition to the electric scooter.
B62K 23/02 - Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips hand-actuated
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
Various powered personal mobility vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle can include a deck having a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a neck portion. A front swivel wheel assembly and a rear swivel wheel assembly can be connected with the deck. In some embodiments, the front swivel wheel assembly comprises a motor.
Various personal mobility vehicles, such as scooters, are disclosed. The scooter can include at least one battery and motor for powering at least one driven wheel. The vehicle can include a gear assembly to convert a torque produced by the motor to a different torque to a driven shaft to power the at least one driven wheel. The battery can be removable.
A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing.
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60K 17/14 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing the motor of fluid or electric gearing being disposed in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B62M 6/40 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor
B62M 11/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of unchangeable ratio
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
F16H 1/36 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion with two central gears coupled by intermeshing orbital gears
F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
Various motorized mid-drive units are disclosed. The motorized mid-drive unit can be configured to drive a vehicle, such as a bicycle, having one or more cranks and a driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can include an electric motor, a reducer, a gearbox (which can include one or more gears), a first one-way bearing, and a second one-way bearing. The first one-way bearing can enable power from the electric motor to be delivered to the driven wheel. The second one-way bearing can enable power from the one or more cranks to be delivered to the driven wheel. The reducer can reduce a rotational speed output from the electric motor which may be delivered to the driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can propel the vehicle with the one or more cranks, with the electric motor, and/or simultaneously with the one or more cranks and the electric motor.
Various motorized mid-drive units are disclosed. The motorized mid-drive unit can be configured to drive a vehicle, such as a bicycle, having one or more cranks and a driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can include an electric motor, a reducer, a gearbox (which can include one or more gears), a first one-way bearing, and a second one-way bearing. The first one-way bearing can enable power from the electric motor to be delivered to the driven wheel. The second one-way bearing can enable power from the one or more cranks to be delivered to the driven wheel. The reducer can reduce a rotational speed output from the electric motor which may be delivered to the driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can propel the vehicle with the one or more cranks, with the electric motor, and/or simultaneously with the one or more cranks and the electric motor.
Various electric balance vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the vehicle has first and second pedal housings to support a respective foot of a user. The first and second pedal housings can be rotatable relative to each other. The vehicle can have first and second wheel assemblies. An axle can extend substantially between the wheel assemblies. In some embodiments, one pedal housing rotates relative to the axle and one housing is rotationally fixed relative to the housing. The vehicle can balance and provide locomotion to the user.
A caster board can include a front platform, a rear platform, and at least two neck sections extending between the front platform and the rear platform. The neck sections can serve as a torsion element allowing twisting of the front platform relative to the rear platform. An aperture between the neck sections can be configured to receive an insert. The insert can alter a structural characteristic of the caster board, such as the torsional stiffness of the caster board.
Various electric balance vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the vehicle has first and second housings with platforms to support a user's feet. The first and second housings can be rotatable relative to each other. The vehicle can have first and second wheel assemblies. A support member can extend within tapered portions of the first and second housings. In some embodiments, one of the first and second housings can rotate relative to the support member and the other of the housings can be rotationally fixed relative to the support member. The vehicle can balance and provide locomotion to the user. The vehicle can be light, compact, and/or have a low center of gravity.
Various powered mobility systems, such as scooters and wheeled boards, are disclosed. The powered mobility system can be a drive assembly, which can include a motor, transmission assembly, driving wheel, and power supply. The drive assembly can be detachable from the rest of the personal mobility vehicle.
A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing.
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60K 17/14 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing the motor of fluid or electric gearing being disposed in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B62M 6/40 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor
B62M 11/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of unchangeable ratio
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a pivot assembly that allows the scooter to move between a folded and unfolded configuration. The pivot assembly can include a knob that frees a pin from a bracket to allow the scooter to fold. Turing the knob increases compressive forces on elements of the pivot assembly to reduce rattling noise and wobbling movement when the scooter is in use. Some embodiments of the scooter can include a center stand that can be deployed from either side of the scooter deck to stabilize the scooter when the scooter is stationary. Certain embodiments have an ergonomic handgrip.
A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
A personal mobility vehicle or scooter includes a least one swivel caster wheel supported at the rear of the scooter. The scooter has a body that includes a deck and a handlebar assembly. The scooter includes at least one front wheel with the deck extending between the at least one front wheel and the at least one swivel wheel. The scooter can also include an angled rear portion supporting a rear swivel caster wheel such that the pivot axis of the swivel wheel is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck. Embodiments of the scooter also include a swivel braking assembly configured to apply a braking force to the at least one swivel wheel.
Various hub motor arrangements, systems, and methods are disclosed. The hub motor arrangement may include a transmission assembly to provide increased torque. The transmission assembly may include a motor gear, a planetary gear, an idler gear, and a ring gear. The idler gear may be positioned farther away from an axis of rotation of the hub motor arrangement compared to the planetary gear. The motor gear may drive the planetary gear, the planetary gear may drive the idler gear, and idler gear may drive the ring gear. The rotation of the ring gear may rotate a housing of the hub motor arrangement to propel a vehicle incorporating the hub motor arrangement.
A caster board can include a front platform, a rear platform, and at least two neck sections extending between the front platform and the rear platform. The neck sections can serve as a torsion element allowing twisting of the front platform relative to the rear platform. An aperture between the neck sections can be configured to receive an insert. The insert can alter a structural characteristic of the caster board, such as the torsional stiffness of the caster board.
An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
Various powered wheeled board vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a deck having a forward portion and a rearward portion. At least one front wheel can be connected with the deck under the forward portion. The front wheel can be configured to swivel about a first axis and rotate about a second axis. A powered wheel can be connected with the rearward portion. In some configurations, the rear wheel comprises a hub motor.
An adjustable wheel mobility vehicle can have a support structure for supporting a rider, a modular conveying feature with a wheel, and an attachment that physically and tightly secures the modular conveying feature to the support structure in at least two different positions. A tool-free mechanism can allow a user to free the modular conveying feature from the support structure for movement to another position. A system for adjusting a skateboard wheel position can include a wheel support structure having multiple wheel attachment positions, and a wheel assembly comprising a skateboard wheel and a base. The wheel can swivel with respect to the base and the base can join to the wheel support structure. The base and wheel support structure can tightly join to prevent rotation of the base with respect to the wheel support structure and that tightly retain the base in a first attachment position. A release feature can allow a user to easily loosen the base and reposition it in a second attachment position.
An adjustable wheel mobility vehicle can have a support structure for supporting a rider, a modular conveying feature with a wheel, and an attachment that physically and tightly secures the modular conveying feature to the support structure in at least two different positions. A tool-free mechanism can allow a user to free the modular conveying feature from the support structure for movement to another position. A system for adjusting a skateboard wheel position can include a wheel support structure having multiple wheel attachment positions, and a wheel assembly comprising a skateboard wheel and a base. The wheel can swivel with respect to the base and the base can join to the wheel support structure. The base and wheel support structure can tightly join to prevent rotation of the base with respect to the wheel support structure and that tightly retain the base in a first attachment position. A release feature can allow a user to easily loosen the base and reposition it in a second attachment position.
Various hub motor arrangements, systems, and methods are disclosed. The hub motor arrangement may include a transmission assembly to provide increased torque. The transmission assembly may include a motor gear, a planetary gear, an idler gear, and a ring gear. The idler gear may be positioned farther away from an axis of rotation of the hub motor arrangement compared to the planetary gear. The motor gear may drive the planetary gear, the planetary gear may drive the idler gear, and idler gear may drive the ring gear. The rotation of the ring gear may rotate a housing of the hub motor arrangement to propel a vehicle incorporating the hub motor arrangement.
A vehicle may include a pedal assembly, a motor assembly, and a drive unit that may be used to allow selective usage of one or both of the pedal assembly and the motor assembly to convey power to a driven wheel of the vehicle. The drive unit can include a gearbox that may enclose components which form at least part of a first power path between the pedal assembly and the driven wheel and a second power path between the motor assembly and the driven wheel. The first and second power paths can converge at a component within the gearbox. One-way bearings at points in the first and second power paths prior to the convergence of the power paths can inhibit or prevent the pedal assembly from being affected by operation of the motor assembly, and vice versa.
B62M 23/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of other elementsOther transmissions characterised by the use of two or more dissimilar sources of power, e.g. transmissions for hybrid motorcycles
B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
A vehicle may include a pedal assembly, a motor assembly, and a drive unit that may be used to allow selective usage of one or both of the pedal assembly and the motor assembly to convey power to a driven wheel of the vehicle. The drive unit can include a gearbox that may enclose components which form at least part of a first power path between the pedal assembly and the driven wheel and a second power path between the motor assembly and the driven wheel. The first and second power paths can converge at a component within the gearbox. One-way bearings at points in the first and second power paths prior to the convergence of the power paths can inhibit or prevent the pedal assembly from being affected by operation of the motor assembly, and vice versa.
A personal mobility vehicle, such as a scooter, includes at least one battery and motor for powering at least one driven wheel. The vehicle also includes a braking assembly configured to isolate the motor from the at least one driven wheel such that power is terminated from the motor to the at least one wheel in response to a user engaging a braking assembly of the vehicle. The vehicle can include a switch or position sensor that interacts with the braking assembly to initiate the isolation of the motor from the at least one driven wheel and the switch or position sensor preferably is inaccessible to the foot of the user.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Three-wheeled motor vehicles; motorized tricycles not being
toys in Class 12. Toy tricycles for children; ride-on toys; ride-on toys and
accessories therefor, rideable toys and accessories therefor
in Class 28.
Powered unicycles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the powered unicycle can be self-balancing, and can include a forward foot support located in front of the wheel of the unicycle in the direction of travel of the wheel, and a rearward foot support located behind the wheel of the unicycle. The powered unicycle can include at least one sensor configured to sense a change in position or orientation of the powered unicycle due to a shift in weight of a user standing or sitting on the unicycle, and control the operation of a hub-mounted drive motor to move the powered unicycle based on the sensed change in position or orientation of the powered unicycle.
A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a locking mechanism secured to an external surface of a frame of the scooter, and a locking cable at least partially retained within the frame of the scooter. The locking mechanism may include a lock core retained within a lock mount. The locking cable may inhibit access to a fastener securing the locking mechanism to the frame when the locking cable is retained within the locking mechanism.
A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a locking mechanism secured to an external surface of a frame of the scooter, and a locking cable at least partially retained within the frame of the scooter. The locking mechanism may include a lock core retained within a lock mount. The locking cable may inhibit access to a fastener securing the locking mechanism to the frame when the locking cable is retained within the locking mechanism.
A caster board can include a front platform section connected by a torsion bar or other neck portion to a rear platform section. The caster board can be convertible between a first configuration in which the caster board has three wheels, and a second configuration in which the caster board has two wheels. In the first configuration, the rear platform section can be supported by two wheels laterally offset from a longitudinal axis of the caster board. In the second configuration, the rear platform section can be supported by one wheel aligned with a longitudinal axis of the caster board. The rear platform section can include at least three mounting locations configured to have caster assemblies installed therein.
A caster board can include a front platform section connected by a torsion bar or other neck portion to a rear platform section. The caster board can be convertible between a first configuration in which the caster board has three wheels, and a second configuration in which the caster board has two wheels. In the first configuration, the rear platform section can be supported by two wheels laterally offset from a longitudinal axis of the caster board. In the second configuration, the rear platform section can be supported by one wheel aligned with a longitudinal axis of the caster board. The rear platform section can include at least three mounting locations configured to have caster assemblies installed therein.
Various electric scooters are disclosed that include a battery receptacle configured to releasably retain a rechargeable battery therein. The electric scooter may include a deck and a strut extending between the deck and a rotatable shaft connected to a handlebar assembly. The battery receptacle may be supported by the strut, and the battery may be insertable into and removed from the battery receptacle through translation of the battery in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the strut. The battery may be configured for use in a power tool in addition to the electric scooter.
B62K 23/02 - Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips hand-actuated
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
Various electric scooters are disclosed that include a battery receptacle configured to releasably retain a rechargeable battery therein. The electric scooter may include a deck and a strut extending between the deck and a rotatable shaft connected to a handlebar assembly. The battery receptacle may be supported by the strut, and the battery may be insertable into and removed from the battery receptacle through translation of the battery in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the strut. The battery may be configured for use in a power tool in addition to the electric scooter.
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B62J 43/10 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion
B62M 6/40 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor
B62K 11/00 - Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing.
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60K 17/14 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing the motor of fluid or electric gearing being disposed in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B62M 6/40 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor
B62M 11/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of unchangeable ratio
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
A personal mobility vehicle, such as a scooter, includes at least one battery and motor for powering at least one driven wheel. The vehicle also includes a braking assembly configured to isolate the motor from the at least one driven wheel such that power is terminated from the motor to the at least one wheel in response to a user engaging a braking assembly of the vehicle. The vehicle can include a switch or position sensor that interacts with the braking assembly to initiate the isolation of the motor from the at least one driven wheel and the switch or position sensor preferably is inaccessible to the foot of the user.
A caster board can include a front platform, a rear platform, and at least two neck sections extending between the front platform and the rear platform. The neck sections can serve as a torsion element allowing twisting of the front platform relative to the rear platform. An aperture between the neck sections can be configured to receive an insert. The insert can alter a structural characteristic of the caster board, such as the torsional stiffness of the caster board.
A personal mobility vehicle or scooter includes a least one swivel caster wheel supported at the rear of the scooter. The scooter has a body that includes a deck and a handlebar assembly. The scooter includes at least one front wheel with the deck extending between the at least one front wheel and the at least one swivel wheel. The scooter can also include an angled rear portion supporting a rear swivel caster wheel such that the pivot axis of the swivel wheel is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck. Embodiments of the scooter also include a swivel braking assembly configured to apply a braking force to the at least one swivel wheel.
Various powered wheeled board vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a deck having a forward portion and a rearward portion. At least one front wheel can be connected with the deck under the forward portion. The front wheel can be configured to swivel about a first axis and rotate about a second axis. A powered wheel can be connected with the rearward portion. In some configurations, the rear wheel comprises a hub motor.
A caster board can include a front platform, a rear platform, and at least two neck sections extending between the front platform and the rear platform. The neck sections can serve as a torsion element allowing twisting of the front platform relative to the rear platform. An aperture between the neck sections can be configured to receive an insert. The insert can alter a structural characteristic of the caster board, such as the torsional stiffness of the caster board.
A ridable kart can have a body that supports a front wheel and movable rear wheels. The kart can include a motor that supports and drives the rear wheels. The motor and rear wheels are configured to tilt and rotate relative to the body of the kart. The body of the kart includes a concave space in which the front and rear wheels are positioned so that they are at least partially concealed by the body when viewed from the side of the kart.
B62D 61/10 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with more than four wheels
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
B62H 1/12 - Supports or stands forming part of, or attached to, cycles involving means providing for a stabilised ride using additional wheels
A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a pivot assembly that allows the scooter to move between a folded and unfolded configuration. The pivot assembly can include a knob that frees a pin from a bracket to allow the scooter to fold. Turing the knob increases compressive forces on elements of the pivot assembly to reduce rattling noise and wobbling movement when the scooter is in use. Some embodiments of the scooter can include a center stand that can be deployed from either side of the scooter deck to stabilize the scooter when the scooter is stationary. Certain embodiments have an ergonomic handgrip.
