B62K3/002

Pivot joint and vehicles that employ a pivot joint

In an aspect, a pivot joint for a collapsing foot-deck-based vehicle is described, comprising a foot deck, at least two wheels coupled to the foot deck, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the foot deck via a locking pivot joint, also referred to as a locking swivel joint, the handlebar assembly comprising at least one handle, the locking pivot joint having a pivot axis that is generally unparallel with a horizontal plane defined by the lowermost surfaces of the at least two wheels, the handlebar assembly being selectively pivotable via the locking pivot joint between a riding configuration in which the handle is generally distal from the foot deck and a collapsed configuration in which the handle is generally proximal to the foot deck.

Personal mobility vehicles with detachable drive assembly
11697469 · 2023-07-11 · ·

Various powered mobility systems, such as scooters and wheeled boards, are disclosed. The powered mobility system can be a drive assembly, which can include a motor, transmission assembly, driving wheel, and power supply. The drive assembly can be detachable from the rest of the personal mobility vehicle.

Portable storage device

The present disclosure provides a portable storage device. The portable storage device includes a stay unit mounted on a personal vehicle or a general vehicle, a storage unit, which is portable and is selectively mounted on the stay unit, and a coupling unit, which is disposed at the stay unit so as to couple the storage unit to the stay unit.

Dual-purpose electric scooter
11697470 · 2023-07-11 ·

The present disclosure relates to a dual-purpose electric scooter. The dual-purpose electric scooter includes a deck assembly, a handlebar assembly detachably connected with the deck assembly, two front wheels installed on a bottom side of the deck assembly, and a back wheel installed on the bottom side of the deck assembly. The back wheel is a motor integrated wheel and configured to drive the electric scooter move.

Handlebar foldable mechanism and tool for riding instead of walk

A handlebar foldable mechanism and a tool for riding instead of walk are provided. The handlebar foldable mechanism includes a base, a stem, a first locking assembly, a lever and a second locking assembly. The base is provided with a first snapping groove, the stem is connected to the base and is pivotable between an unfolded position and a folded position, the first locking assembly is pivotably connected to the stem and is configured to be engaged with the first snapping groove when the stem is pivoted from the folded position to the unfolded position, the lever is pivotably connected with the base, the second locking assembly is mounted to the lever, and the second locking assembly is configured to be connected to at least one of the base and the stem when the stem is at the unfolded position.

Guided navigation for personal transport devices
11692843 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A method for providing guided navigation for personal transport devices is described. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a list of predetermined destinations associated with a geographic area, projecting directions to one or more of the destinations on a ground surface located in front of a personal transport device, and providing an option to a user of the personal transport device to select between at least two different destinations. A direction associated with each destination of the at least two destinations may be projected on the ground surface located in front of the personal transport device. The method also includes receiving an input from the user indicating a selection of one of the at least two different destinations and projecting directions to the selected destination on the ground surface located in front of the personal transport device to guide the user to the selected destination.

Steering column clamp
11541958 · 2023-01-03 · ·

Systems and methods directed to a steering column clamp for securing a steering column to a steerer tube are provided. The steering column clamp may include an internal clamp portion having longitudinal slot disposed at least partially between a first end of the internal clamp portion and a second end of the internal clamp portion. The steering column clamp may include a tightening mechanism, when engaged, causes the internal clamp portion to compress about a steerer tube placed in a first end of the internal clamp portion. The steering column claim may also include an exterior wall portion at least partially enclosing the internal clamp portion such that a hollow portion is between the internal clamp portion and an internal surface of the exterior wall portion of the steering column clamp.

SWAPPABLE BATTERY PACK
20220416347 · 2022-12-29 ·

Aspects concern a battery pack for mounting on a vehicle. The battery pack may comprise an elongated cell rack comprising one or more battery cells arranged therein. The battery pack may comprise a tubular battery case at least partially surrounding the elongated cell rack. The battery pack may comprise a top seal cover sealing a top portion of the elongated cell rack. The battery pack may comprise a bottom seal cover arranged at a bottom portion of the elongated cell rack. The battery pack may comprise a female pin receptacle arranged on the bottom seal cover at the bottom portion of the elongated cell rack.

PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICE WITH A GUARD

A personal mobility device (PMD) has a footboard unit including a footboard, a front wheel disposed on the footboard, and a rear wheel disposed behind the front wheel on the footboard. The PMD also has a steering unit including a steering axle, a fixation unit that connects one end of the steering axle to the footboard unit, and a grip disposed on the other end of the steering axle. The PMD also has a side guard disposed on each side of the footboard unit and extending along an axial direction of the footboard.

SWING SCOOTER WITH MOVABLE FOOT PLATFORMS
20220401820 · 2022-12-22 ·

In an aspect there is provided a swing scooter, comprising a frame, a steering member, a front wheel, at least two support legs, and at least two platforms. A rear wheel support is pivotally attached each support leg. A rear wheel is rotatably attached to each rear wheel support. Each platform is movably attached to an associated support leg, and positioned for supporting a foot of a user. Each platform has a longitudinal platform axis and is movable between a first position in which the platform is angled down laterally towards a first lateral side of the swing scooter, and a second position in which the platform is angled down laterally towards a second lateral side of the swing scooter. The platform is movable to the first and second positions by movement of the foot of the user.