Motor vehicles – Special wheel base – Collapsible or knockdown for storage or transport
Patent
1992-08-12
1993-08-24
Skaggs, H. Grant
Motor vehicles
Special wheel base
Collapsible or knockdown for storage or transport
280263, 280270, B60K 100
Patent
active
052380823
ABSTRACT:
A personal mobility vehicles includes front and rear frames which are connected together in use. The rear frame supports the rear axle and drive wheels, as well as the electric motor/brake system. The front frame supports a front wheel spindle to which one or more front wheels are attached. A tiller is mounted to the front spindle, the tiller being collapsible for storage of the vehicle. A seat post is mounted to the front frame for supporting a removable seat, and a floor pan is mounted to the front frame to support the vehicular batteries, as well provide a foot rest for the rider.
The front and rear frames are preferably connected together with a plate having a depending J-hook arranged to engage a plate having a depending lip. A latch and latch receiver serve to lock the connection together with the plates bearing against each other in compression to support the vehicle and rider.
The tiller is preferably positionable in a plurality of lock positions, including one collapsed position for compact storage.
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Bechler Ronald F.
Stegeman Aaron H.
Ranger All Season Corp.
Skaggs H. Grant
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