Land vehicles – Wheeled – Coasters
Patent
1998-05-07
1999-12-07
Mai, Lanna
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Coasters
293127, 280200, B62M 100
Patent
active
059970170
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of a human-powered bumper car are shown and described, each embodiment allowing the occupant of the car to power the car's movement on a surface with his/her feet. Preferably, no motor, fuel, electricity, or pedal mechanism are needed, and no moving parts are needed except for the wheel assemblies and a seat belt. The bottom of the car has an opening which allows the occupant's feet to reach through the car to the ground. The bumper of the car encircles the car and is typically raised up slightly above the elevation of the driver's seat. The resulting distribution of mass of the car and its occupant results in a safe and fun bumper car that is not prone to leaving its stable, horizontal orientation.
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Fischer Andrew J.
Mai Lanna
Pedersen Barbara S.
Pedersen Ken J.
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