WO2007027502A3 - Maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle - Google Patents

Maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle Download PDF

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WO2007027502A3
WO2007027502A3 PCT/US2006/033095 US2006033095W WO2007027502A3 WO 2007027502 A3 WO2007027502 A3 WO 2007027502A3 US 2006033095 W US2006033095 W US 2006033095W WO 2007027502 A3 WO2007027502 A3 WO 2007027502A3
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frame
wheel
scooter
maneuverable
motorized
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Mark E Greig
Rex W Stevens
Allen B Killebrew
James M Koerlin
Francisco Silva
Richard R Runkles
Frank A Borke
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Sunrise Medical Hhg Inc
Mark E Greig
Rex W Stevens
Allen B Killebrew
James M Koerlin
Francisco Silva
Richard R Runkles
Frank A Borke
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Priority claimed from US11/508,744 external-priority patent/US20070045014A1/en
Priority claimed from US11/508,741 external-priority patent/US20070045021A1/en
Priority claimed from US11/508,729 external-priority patent/US20070063502A1/en
Priority claimed from US11/508,745 external-priority patent/US20070045022A1/en
Application filed by Sunrise Medical Hhg Inc, Mark E Greig, Rex W Stevens, Allen B Killebrew, James M Koerlin, Francisco Silva, Richard R Runkles, Frank A Borke filed Critical Sunrise Medical Hhg Inc
Publication of WO2007027502A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007027502A2/en
Publication of WO2007027502A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007027502A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K5/00—Cycles with handlebars, equipped with three or more main road wheels
    • B62K5/02—Tricycles
    • B62K5/023—Tricycles specially adapted for disabled riders, e.g. personal mobility type vehicles with three wheels
    • B62K5/025—Tricycles specially adapted for disabled riders, e.g. personal mobility type vehicles with three wheels power-driven
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K15/00—Collapsible or foldable cycles
    • B62K2015/005—Collapsible or foldable cycles having additional wheels for use when folded or collapsed

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Automatic Cycles, And Cycles In General (AREA)

Abstract

A scooter has two ground engaging rear wheels connected to a frame and configured to support the frame. A ground engaging front drive wheel is also connected to the frame and mounted for rotation about a vertical axis so that the front wheel is a steerable wheel. A drive motor is connected to the front wheel to drive the scooter. The front drive wheel is set well back from the front of the scooter for increased maneuverability. A steering hub is connected to the frame and configured to rotatably support a tiller assembly, wherein the steering hub is forward of and spaced apart from the front wheel. A mechanism can be provided to distribute some of the weight of the vehicle away from the rear wheels and onto rear anti-tip wheels for improved traction on inclined surfaces.
PCT/US2006/033095 2005-08-29 2006-08-24 Maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle WO2007027502A2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (16)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US71207205P 2005-08-29 2005-08-29
US71209805P 2005-08-29 2005-08-29
US71209305P 2005-08-29 2005-08-29
US60/712,093 2005-08-29
US60/712,072 2005-08-29
US60/712,098 2005-08-29
US78421306P 2006-03-21 2006-03-21
US60/784,213 2006-03-21
US11/508,745 2006-08-23
US11/508,744 US20070045014A1 (en) 2005-08-29 2006-08-23 Maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle
US11/508,741 US20070045021A1 (en) 2005-08-29 2006-08-23 Steering for a maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle
US11/508,741 2006-08-23
US11/508,729 US20070063502A1 (en) 2005-08-29 2006-08-23 Steering ratio mechanism for a maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle
US11/508,744 2006-08-23
US11/508,745 US20070045022A1 (en) 2005-08-29 2006-08-23 Traction control in a maneuverable motorized personally operated vehicle
US11/508,729 2006-08-23

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WO2007027502A2 WO2007027502A2 (en) 2007-03-08
WO2007027502A3 true WO2007027502A3 (en) 2007-10-25

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US5651422A (en) * 1994-04-22 1997-07-29 The Center For Innovative Technology Universal-fit, quick-connect power drive/steer attachment for wheelchair
WO2001001914A1 (en) * 1999-07-02 2001-01-11 Invacare Corporation Mid-wheel drive wheelchair with rigid front wheel anti-tip stabilizer
US6176337B1 (en) * 1997-04-30 2001-01-23 Golden Technologies, Inc. Personal mobility vehicle
US6290011B1 (en) * 1999-11-01 2001-09-18 Burke Mobility Products, Inc. Front wheel/rear wheel drive convertible wheelchair
US6540243B2 (en) * 2000-10-20 2003-04-01 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Front wheel steering system for automotive three- and four-wheeled vehicles
US6851711B2 (en) * 2002-08-16 2005-02-08 Invacare Corporation Vehicle having an anti-dive/lockout mechanism

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5651422A (en) * 1994-04-22 1997-07-29 The Center For Innovative Technology Universal-fit, quick-connect power drive/steer attachment for wheelchair
US6176337B1 (en) * 1997-04-30 2001-01-23 Golden Technologies, Inc. Personal mobility vehicle
WO2001001914A1 (en) * 1999-07-02 2001-01-11 Invacare Corporation Mid-wheel drive wheelchair with rigid front wheel anti-tip stabilizer
US6290011B1 (en) * 1999-11-01 2001-09-18 Burke Mobility Products, Inc. Front wheel/rear wheel drive convertible wheelchair
US6540243B2 (en) * 2000-10-20 2003-04-01 Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Front wheel steering system for automotive three- and four-wheeled vehicles
US6851711B2 (en) * 2002-08-16 2005-02-08 Invacare Corporation Vehicle having an anti-dive/lockout mechanism

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