An input surface system is provided. The input surface system includes a chassis, and an array of balls rotatably supported by the chassis. The array of balls define a foot surface. At least one sensor is positioned within the chassis to measure rotation of each of the array of balls about two axes.
G06F 3/00 - Dispositions d'entrée pour le transfert de données destinées à être traitées sous une forme maniable par le calculateurDispositions de sortie pour le transfert de données de l'unité de traitement à l'unité de sortie, p. ex. dispositions d'interface
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Single wheel self-balancing vehicle with tire permitting carving motion
In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a central region, a first lateral region tapering towards a first lateral side of the tire, and a second lateral region tapering towards a second lateral side of the tire. The lateral profile is substantially free of discontinuity. The tread has a non-directional tread groove arrangement that is asymmetrical about a central circumference line of the tire. The tire has a hardness selected to substantially prevent deformation of the first profile and the second profile during riding by a rider.
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
An electrical vehicle (10) for traveling in a forward direction has two wheels (14, 16) on opposing side of a platform without a steering column. A motor (18) and a battery (34) are adapted to drive one wheel and controlled via a fold-out foot control. The steering wheel (14) is controlled via a fold-out foot control. Both the driving wheel (16) and the steeling wheel (14) can also be controlled remotely by radio, smartphone app or the like. The two fold-out controls are integrated into the general shape of the platform when not in use. The vehicle (10) is equipped with lateral balancing means and connected to a network, which enables it to be driven autonomously.
A self-balancing board (10) is provided, having a primary wheel assembly (14) coupled to a platform (11). The primary wheel assembly (14) has a primary wheel (38). An orientation sensor system (27) is coupled to the platform (11) and configured to determine the orientation of at least one of the first foot deck portion (13a) and the second foot deck portion (13b) relative to horizontal. At least one auxiliary wheel assembly (16) is coupled to the platform (11) and is elevated above a horizontal flat surface upon which the primary wheel (38) is positioned when the platform (11) is parallel to horizontal, the at least one auxiliary wheel assembly (16) being positioned towards a distal end of the one of the first foot deck portion (13a) and the second foot deck portion (13b) and contacting the flat surface to prevent contact of the distal end of the one of the first foot deck portion (13a) and second foot deck portion (13b) with the horizontal flat surface when the distal end moves towards the horizontal flat surface. At least one motor (20) is configured to drive at least a portion of the primary wheel assembly (14) and the at least one auxiliary wheel assembly (16) at least partially based on sensor data from the orientation sensor system (27).
A self-balancing board is provided, comprising a primary wheel assembly, a platform, at least one sensor, a controller, a first auxiliary wheel assembly, and a first brake element. The primary wheel assembly comprises a primary wheel and a motor driving the primary wheel. The platform is secured to the primary wheel assembly and has a foot deck. The at least one sensor senses the orientation of the platform. The controller receives data from the at least one sensor and controls the motor in response to the received data. The first auxiliary wheel assembly is secured to the platform distal the primary wheel assembly, and is elevated from contacting a flat surface upon which the primary wheel rests when the foot deck is parallel to the flat surface. The first brake element is manually movable relative to the first auxiliary wheel assembly to engage the first auxiliary wheel assembly to provide resistance to rotation of the first auxiliary wheel assembly.
A63C 17/12 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes à mécanisme moteur
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
A63C 17/00 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes
A63C 17/14 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes à freins, p. ex. freins de bout, embrayages à roue libre
A63C 17/26 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec aménagements auxiliaires particuliers, p. ex. dispositifs lumineux, marqueurs ou de poussée
B62L 1/04 - FreinsLeurs aménagements dans lesquels les organes de freinage attaquent les roues en agissant sur la surface du pneu
B62H 1/12 - Supports ou béquilles formant corps ou attachés aux cycles comportant des moyens pour une conduite stabilisée utilisant des roues additionnelles
In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a central region, a first lateral region tapering towards a first lateral side of the tire, and a second lateral region tapering towards a second lateral side of the tire. The lateral profile is substantially free of discontinuity. The tread has a non-directional tread groove arrangement that is asymmetrical about a central circumference line of the tire. The tire has a hardness selected to substantially prevent deformation of the first profile and the second profile during riding by a rider.
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
A foot-deck-based vehicle (10) which includes a support structure (20) having a longitudinal axis (ALong), a first foot-deck portion (201), and a second foot-deck portion (202). Each of the first foot-deck portion (201) and the second foot-deck portion (202) have a foot support surface (204). The foot support surfaces (204) of the first and second foot-deck portions (201,202) are positioned to support first and second feet (12a,12b) of a rider (12) respectively. The foot-deck-based vehicle (10) further includes at least one wheel (302) that is rotationally connected to the support structure (20) for rotation about a lateral axis (ALat). The first and second foot-deck portions (201,202) are movably connected at least indirectly to each other and are movable between a use position and a stowage position.
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
A63C 17/04 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires
A foot-deck-based vehicle includes a support structure having a longitudinal axis, a first foot-deck portion, and a second foot-deck portion. Each of the first foot-deck portion and the second foot-deck portion have a foot support surface. The foot support surfaces of the first and second foot-deck portions are positioned to support first and second feet of a rider respectively. The foot-deck-based vehicle further includes at least one wheel that is rotationally connected to the support structure for rotation about a lateral axis. The first and second foot-deck portions are movably connected at least indirectly to each other and are movable between a use position and a stowage position.
In an aspect, a powered foot-deck-based vehicle is provided, and includes a foot-deck to support a rider. At least one wheel is rotatably coupled to the foot-deck to enable travel of the foot-deck over a travel surface. At least one motor is coupled to at least one of the at least one wheel to drive rotation thereof. A power source is coupled to the at least one motor to power the at least one motor. A remote sensor unit is wearable by the rider and configured to detect at least one of an orientation, a position, and movement of the rider and transmit sensor data generated therefrom. A motor control unit is coupled to the at least one motor and is configured to receive the sensor data and control the operation of the at least one motor based at least in part on the sensor data.
A63C 17/12 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes à mécanisme moteur
H04W 84/12 - Réseaux locaux sans fil [WLAN Wireless Local Area Network]
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
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Single wheel self-balancing vehicle with tire permitting carving motion
In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a central region, a first lateral region tapering towards a first lateral side of the tire, and a second lateral region tapering towards a second lateral side of the tire. The lateral profile is substantially free of discontinuity. The tread has a non-directional tread groove arrangement that is asymmetrical about a central circumference line of the tire. The tire has a hardness selected to substantially prevent deformation of the first profile and the second profile during riding by a rider.
A self-balancing board is provided, comprising a primary wheel assembly, a platform, at least one sensor, a controller, a first auxiliary wheel assembly, and a first brake element. The primary wheel assembly comprises a primary wheel and a motor driving the primary wheel. The platform is secured to the primary wheel assembly and has a foot deck. The at least one sensor senses the orientation of the platform. The controller receives data from the at least one sensor and controls the motor in response to the received data. The first auxiliary wheel assembly is secured to the platform distal the primary wheel assembly, and is elevated from contacting a flat surface upon which the primary wheel rests when the foot deck is parallel to the flat surface. The first brake element is manually movable relative to the first auxiliary wheel assembly to engage the first auxiliary wheel assembly to provide resistance to rotation of the first auxiliary wheel assembly.
In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a central region, a first lateral region tapering towards a first lateral side of the tire, and a second lateral region tapering towards a second lateral side of the tire. The lateral profile is substantially free of discontinuity. The tread has a non-directional tread groove arrangement that is asymmetrical about a central circumference line of the tire. The tire has a hardness selected to substantially prevent deformation of the first profile and the second profile during riding by a rider.
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
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POWERED FOOT-DECK-BASED VEHICLE WITH INTUITIVE CONTROL
A powered foot-deck-based vehicle is provided. The powered foot-deck-based vehicle includes a foot-deck (1) that is configured to support a rider (3) thereon. At least one wheel (2) is rotatably coupled to the foot-deck (1) to enable travel of the foot-deck (1) over a travel surface. At least one motor (11) is coupled to at least one of the at least one wheel (2) to drive rotation thereof. A power source (5) is coupled to the at least one motor (11) to the power the at least one motor (11). A remote sensor unit (6) is wearable by the rider (3) and is configured detect at least one of an orientation, a position, and movement of the rider (3) and transmit sensor data generated therefrom. A motor control unit (4) is coupled to the at least one motor (11) and configured to receive the sensor data from the remote sensor unit (6) and control the operation of the at least one motor (11) based at least in part on the sensor data.
A motorized self-balancing single wheel board (1) travels generally along a lateral direction relative to a rider's body, the rider (7) is supported on the board (1) by standing with feet positioned astride a rotation axis of a wheel (2), and the wheel (2) is centrally and symmetrically placed in a recess of the board (1). Auxiliary wheel clusters (3a, 3b) are provided to against forward fall and surmount large bumps (30) on the road. Braking means (4a, 4b) relating to at least one of the wheel clusters (3a, 3b) can be provided to rapidly brake. Additionally, a handlebar (34) can be provided at one end of the board (1).
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
A63C 17/12 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes à mécanisme moteur
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SELF-BALANCING BOARD WITH PRIMARY WHEEL AND DISTAL AUXILIARY WHEEL
A self-balancing board is provided. The self-balancing board (100) comprises a primary wheel assembly (2), a platform (1), at least one sensor, a controller (11), a first auxiliary wheel assembly (3a) and a first brake element (4a). The primary wheel assembly comprises a primary wheel (24) and a motor (25) driving the primary wheel. The platform is secured to the primary wheel assembly and has a foot deck (9). The at least one sensor senses the orientation of the platform. The controller receives data from the at least one sensor and controls the motor in response to the received data. The first auxiliary wheel assembly is secured to the platform distal the primary wheel assembly, and is elevated from contacting a flat surface upon which the primary wheel rests when the foot deck is parallel to the flat surface. The first brake element is manually movable relative to the first auxiliary wheel assembly to engage the first auxiliary wheel assembly to provide resistance to rotation of the first auxiliary wheel assembly. Thus, the self-balancing board can be brought to a more rapid stop.
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
A63C 17/12 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes à mécanisme moteur
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SELF BALANCING SINGLE WHEEL BOARD WITH SHOCK ABSORBER
A Self-Balancing Single Wheel Board, where a rider is standing on a board top surface straddling a centrally and symmetrically positioned wheel (5) with his or her feet, aiming to travel generally along a lateral direction relative to their body position. A shock absorber (4) is provided in the interface between the motor drive shaft and the board frame, in order to provide a more smooth and comfortable ride.
A63C 17/08 - Patins à roulettesPlanches à roulettes avec des roulettes disposées autrement qu'en deux paires du type à une seule voie du type à roue unique
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SELF-BALANCING BOARD HAVING A SUSPENSION INTERFACE
A self-balancing board is provided, comprising a platform having a first foot deck portion to substantially support a first foot of a rider, and a second foot deck portion to substantially support a second foot of the rider. A wheel assembly is positioned between the first foot deck portion and the second foot deck portion along a longitudinal axis of the platform, and comprises a wheel having a rotation axis that is generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the platform, and a motor unit driving the wheel. An orientation sensor senses the orientation of the platform. A controller receives data from the orientation sensor and controls the motor unit in response to the received data. At least one suspension interface between the platform and the wheel assembly has a single degree of freedom generally orthogonal to the rotation axis of the wheel and to the longitudinal axis of the platform, and biases the platform towards a rest position.
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