In some embodiments, a scooter comprises a deck configured to support a rider, a front wheel and a rear wheel, a head tube, a steering column, and a foot brake. The steering column can include a steering tube and a handlebar assembly, and the steering column can be used to steer the scooter by controlling a direction of the front wheel. The foot brake can be configured to apply a braking force to the rear wheel when the foot brake is pressed down. A plurality of neck members can connect the deck to the head tube.

A transportation device including a frame with a geometry and proportions that supports the body in a way that permits free movement of the lower body and legs, unencumbered by the device itself, to propel the transportation device and enable steering of the transportation device while riding with the body partially or wholly suspended off of the ground. In a portable configuration of the transportation device, a body suspension apparatus rotates in line with a central down tube and a steering mechanism rotates adjacent the central down tube. A plurality of telescoping down tubes forming the central down tube are nested within one another to reduce the length of the central down tube.

An electric mobility apparatus is disclosed. The electric mobility apparatus may include a mid-frame assembly in which a bracket fastened to at least one component is mounted on an inner side, a front frame assembly having a portion inserted into a front face of the mid-frame assembly so as to be coupled to the mid-frame assembly, and a tail frame assembly having a portion inserted into a rear face of the mid-frame assembly so as to be coupled to the mid-frame assembly, wherein the bracket is fastened to both side faces inside the mid-frame assembly.

A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing.

The device provides an energy return mechanism associated with flexing and straightening of the scooter rider's support leg. The device includes an energy return mechanism having an end connected to the scooter such that resilient force exerted by the mechanism is longitudinally aligned with the scooter to act in a generally rearward/upward direction. A free end of the mechanism cradles the front of the rider's support leg, just below the knee. When the rider flexes the support leg, the resilient mechanism distorts in a longitudinal direction. When the rider straightens the leg, the forces stored in the resilient mechanism supplement the force of the rider's muscles. Thus, the device reduces the amount of energy used by the rider. The mechanism can be configured as an accessory to a conventional scooter or be integrated into a scooter. Certain embodiments are foldable and compatible with the foldable scooters.

A personal transportation vehicle comprising a frame member including an aperture. The personal transportation vehicle further comprising a wireless speaker assembly configured within the frame member, wherein the wireless speaker assembly includes speakers and a protective grille that fits within the aperture. The personal transportation vehicle further comprising circuitry connected to the wireless speaker assembly that provides wireless speaker functionality with a mobile device, at least one wheel assembly, and a power source supplying power to the wireless speaker assembly.

The present disclosure relates to a foldable vehicle and to several exemplary components thereof, which may comprise a hinge cassette and a rear wheel brake assembly among other components. In some examples, the vehicle has a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, where in the folded configuration, the at least one rear wheel nests within the at least one opening.

An electric-powered personal transport vehicle with a board to support a weight of a user and one or more wheels driven by one or more electric motors is discussed. The electric motors are powered by one or more batteries. A throttle has a thumb wheel speed controller on a handlebar. The thumb wheel speed controller has a horizontal manipulation between accelerate, neutral, and brake input positions such that pressing the thumbwheel speed controller in a vertical direction will not result in an unintentional acceleration or braking.

A personal mobility that adjusts power supply based on a state of a kickstand is provided. The personal mobility includes a main body, a kickstand provided rotatably on one end in the main body, and a variable resistor that is provided on an axis of the kickstand as an axis. The variable resistor is configured to output a voltage that varies based on a position of the kickstand. A controller is then configured to adjust power supply when the position of the kickstand is a parking position.

Systems and methods for collecting electric scooters are described herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods facilitate a “snaking” configuration of attaching, coupling, or fixing multiple electric scooters to one another. The snaking configuration enables multiple electric scooters to be collected together and moved to various locations, such as locations where the electric scooters can be rented, serviced, and so on. Further, the systems and methods enable any electric scooter to act as a collecting scooter, and thus a scooter share service or other fleet of scooters can manage the collection and provisioning of scooters in a location without special vehicles or equipment, among other benefits.