Patent classifications
B62K3/00
Personal mobility
A personal mobility includes a steering shaft, a handlebar extending from an upper end of the steering shaft to opposite sides, two grip parts installed on opposite ends of the handlebar, respectively, to be displaceable with respect to the handlebar in a direction of intersecting a longitudinal direction of the handlebar, and a buffer device provided between each of the grip parts and the handlebar to reduce vibration or shock transmitted from the handlebar to the grip part.
Frontal flexibility-attached rapidly-detachable splashguard for bicycles
Frontal splashguard member assemblies and related methods. In some embodiments, one or more splashguard members may be coupled to a frontal portion of a bicycle frame, such as a down tube, by way of one or more splashguard retention members and a plurality of fasteners, which fasteners may extend through openings formed in the one or more splashguard members and around the splashguard retention member.
HANDS FREE BICYCLE
An electric bicycle includes a frame that has a concave or arc shape. The bicycle also includes two wheels—a front wheel and a rear wheel, with each wheel being connected with an end portion of the frame. A battery-powered electric motor may be connected with the rear wheel to drive the rear wheel and propel the bicycle forward. The battery may be rechargeable. The speed of the bicycle may be controlled by the operator moving a lever with one of their feet. A rotatable knob located on the frame may be used as a cruise control speed setting device. The electric bicycle may be steered by the operator using their feet resting on a pair of foot pegs that are attached to or connected with the front wheel. The electric bicycle may include a regenerative braking system or a friction braking system.
HANDS FREE BICYCLE
An electric bicycle includes a frame that has a concave or arc shape. The bicycle also includes two wheels—a front wheel and a rear wheel, with each wheel being connected with an end portion of the frame. A battery-powered electric motor may be connected with the rear wheel to drive the rear wheel and propel the bicycle forward. The battery may be rechargeable. The speed of the bicycle may be controlled by the operator moving a lever with one of their feet. A rotatable knob located on the frame may be used as a cruise control speed setting device. The electric bicycle may be steered by the operator using their feet resting on a pair of foot pegs that are attached to or connected with the front wheel. The electric bicycle may include a regenerative braking system or a friction braking system.
UNIVERSAL BATTERY PACK WITH LOAD BALANCING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
A universal battery is provided with load balancing and a battery module and an energy storage system electrically coupled to the battery module and configured to bidirectionally transfer energy from and to the battery module. The energy storage system is operable in a first operating state in which the energy is transferred from the energy storage system to the battery module to charge the battery module, and a second operating state in which the energy is transferred from the battery module to the energy storage system to discharge the battery module. An electrical connection electrically couples the energy storage system to a power source. A controller is operably coupled to the battery module and the energy storage system. The controller is configured to control a charging state of the battery module.
Sliding kingpin assembly for use in vehicles
Disclosed is a truck comprising a hanger having a first pivot support and a second pivot support and an axis of rotation passing through the first pivot support and the second pivot support, a base having a structure providing the first pivot support, a pivot arm attached to the base providing the second pivot support, a pivot bushing passing through an aperture of the base, a kingpin passing through the pivot bushing, the base, and the hanger, and a locknut arranged at an end of the kingpin. In at least one example embodiment the first and second pivot support structures prevent an axis of rotation of the hanger from moving as the locknut is moved along the kingpin.
Linearly actuated vehicle with coiling power link
Vehicle including a frame, a seat, a wheel, a drive sprocket arranged on the wheel, a main drive sprocket, a transmission member coupling the drive sprockets, a pedal slider arranged in front of the seat and which swings forward and rearward, and a drive mechanism including an overrunning clutch system connected to the main drive sprocket. A power link is connected at a first end region to the pedal slider and at a second end region to the clutch system. Forward movement of the pedal slider causes movement of the power link and rotation of the clutch system which causes movement of the main drive sprocket and the wheel drive sprocket resulting in rotation of the wheel. The clutch system includes a drum including a groove in which the power link is retained.
Zero turn vehicle
A vehicle propellable by a human comprising a front assembly having a front wheel and a pair of hand pedals connect thereto; a rear assembly having a first rear wheel and a second rear wheel rotatably connected thereto; a chest rest located between the front assembly and the rear assembly, the chest rest configured to support the chest of a rider lying forward on the vehicle; and a first foot support structure operatively coupled to rotate the first rear wheel, and a second foot support operatively coupled to rotate the second rear wheel wherein the first rear wheel and second rear wheel are independently rotated by opposite feet of a rider when said feet are within said first and second foot support, respectively.
Child vehicle with tool-less components and associated methods
A child vehicle includes a front frame having a handlebar with a steering tube and a front fork having a fork stem and a front wheel, a rear frame including a head tube and a rear wheel, and a sleeve assembly mounted to the front frame and engaging the rear frame to rotatably connect the front and rear frames in a tool-less manner. A method of tool-less assembly of a child vehicle includes inserting an end of the fork stem through the head tube, sliding an inner sleeve over the end of the fork stem and positively connecting the inner sleeve to the fork stem, sliding the outer sleeve over an end of the steering tube, connecting the steering tube to the fork stem, and connecting the outer sleeve to the inner sleeve. A child vehicle having a rear wheel connected to the vehicle in a tool-less manner and a method of achieving such a tool-less connection is also disclosed.
Systems and methods for managing a transportation device fleet using teleoperation commands
Systems and methods are provided herein for managing a transportation device fleet using teleoperation. Teleoperation may be beneficial for performing fleet management tasks such as rebalancing, relocation of devices to charging stations, and/or assisting devices operating autonomously that encounter obstacles and are unable to proceed autonomously.