A suspension system for a small vehicle is described that includes a shock absorbing spring, a chassis integration assembly, and an adjustment mechanism, wherein the adjustment mechanism is adapted to be able to adjust a travel range of the shock absorbing spring to adjust a range of compression of the shock absorbing spring relative to a force-bearing capacity range of the small vehicle. The chassis integration assembly may include two attachment supports that are connected by a rod-and-piston in a cylinder that connects to each attachment support using a hinge. The rod traverses the spring, and the spring creates suspension between the two attachment supports. The suspension system may be configured to be controlled by gas or any other means of dampening by extension or compression.

A sporting device includes a fixing structure, a wheel and an elastic assembly. The wheel is disposed on the fixing structure. The elastic assembly is disposed on the fixing structure and selectively linked with the wheel. When the wheel is unlinked with the elastic assembly, the elastic assembly would not be driven by the wheel, when the wheel is linked with the elastic assembly, the elastic assembly storages a force by driving the wheel.

A clamp used to attach an accessory to a skateboard or longboard. The clamp, in its preferred embodiment, consists of a mounting plate, a clamp bottom, and a clamp top. The mounting plate is used to attach to the top deck of the skateboard or longboard using the existing truck hole mounting pattern. The clamp bottom will attach to the mounting plate and the clamp top will attach to the clamp bottom with an accessory secured between the clamp bottom and top. It is understood that the pieces of the clamp can be attached using various methods and construction methods can vary. The purpose of this clamp is to allow the rider of a skateboard or longboard ability to attach accessories to a board. With the attachment of an accessory, a rider has the flexibility to customize their board to meet their needs and create a hybrid modular board.

A personal transport vehicle is provided capable of staying upright without the need for a stand by incorporating tires having an advantageous design combined with an overall lowered center of gravity. The personal transport vehicle further incorporates a hub and steering assembly configured within the front wheel of the vehicle, as well as a bake and propulsion means configured within the rear wheel of the vehicle. Finally, the personal transport vehicle is capable of being folded into a compact configuration, lending itself to ease of shipment, storage and transport.

A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.

A self-balancing board is provided, comprising a primary wheel assembly, a platform, at least one sensor, a controller, a first auxiliary wheel assembly, and a first brake element. The primary wheel assembly comprises a primary wheel and a motor driving the primary wheel. The platform is secured to the primary wheel assembly and has a foot deck. The at least one sensor senses the orientation of the platform. The controller receives data from the at least one sensor and controls the motor in response to the received data. The first auxiliary wheel assembly is secured to the platform distal the primary wheel assembly, and is elevated from contacting a flat surface upon which the primary wheel rests when the foot deck is parallel to the flat surface. The first brake element is manually movable relative to the first auxiliary wheel assembly to engage the first auxiliary wheel assembly to provide resistance to rotation of the first auxiliary wheel assembly.

A skateboard having laterally disposed wheels along a diagonal board is disclosed. The board has a generally hour-glass shape, but may include extra clearance for either left or right foot mounting, and pushing off. The board may be equipped with a center handle for gripping in use and for carrying. The wheel trucks may include multiple trucks mounted at each end and offset one from the other at that location. The board may also include a stability and/or steering handle at one end, and caster type wheel trucks for added versatility. Owing to the lateral disposition of foot pads and wheels, a rapid natural gait dismount is made possible.

The present invention provides an apparatus for adapting a standard skateboard to add a functional scooter-style handlebar. Through the utilization of the components described herein, a user may convert any standard skateboard to a rolling-board device having a functional handlebar that is capable of receiving rotational force from the user to impact directional motion of the moving rolling-board device. In other words, a skateboard may be converted to a scooter in a manner that is simple and reversible. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus includes: a handlebar for stabilizing a user's balance and for receiving directional input from the user; a spindle for attaching to the truck of the skateboard; and a trunnion having a protruding neck forming a slot for receiving the spindle. An alternative embodiment may additional include a deck stiffener and/or a base plate, both of which may be utilized to reinforce the deck of the skateboard.

A foot-deck-based vehicle, a front wheel support, and at least one accessory therefor are provided. The foot-deck-based vehicle has a foot-deck with a front end, a rear end, and at least one rear wheel proximal to the rear end. The foot-deck-based vehicle has a front wheel support comprising a pair of wheel interfaces, each of which is couplable to a front wheel, a main body extending between the wheel interfaces and coupled to the foot-deck, and at least one recess in the main body. At least one accessory is snugly securable within the at least one recess of the front wheel support to modify a resistance of the main body to bending under a bending load applied to the front wheel support through the foot-deck when the foot-deck supports a person.

A method, system and apparatus for carrying a user including a board for supporting the user, a plurality of ground-contacting members coupled with the board, a motorized drive assembly coupled with the ground-contacting members and one or more sensors coupled with the drive assembly. In operation, the drive assembly adjusts the velocity of the ground-contacting member based on one or more distances of the board from a surface below the board as detected by the sensors.