Motor vehicles – Special wheel base – Having only three wheels
Patent
1992-07-10
1994-09-06
Johnson, Brian L.
Motor vehicles
Special wheel base
Having only three wheels
180217, 180 651, 180357, 180170, 280701, B62D 6108, B60K 102, B60G 312
Patent
active
053439740
ABSTRACT:
A motor vehicle including modular units for operating two rear wheels of the vehicle the motive unit includes a rigid link which is pivotally connected between the rear wheel and the motive unit, and the motive unit is operable by a motor. A rigid link is pivotally connected, and the rear wheels are spring suspended mounted relative to the frame of the vehicle. In an electrical vehicle form, there is a slidable movable battery pack located in a rear compartment of the vehicle for easy installation and removal from the vehicle. Different traction characteristics can be provided to the motive unit including an integrated motor, integrated gear box, and power input-output shaft accessible to secondary power or an energy recycler unit. Steering is effected by a controller which operates the speed of the driven wheels.
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