Abstract
This design incorporates four separate modules which are bolted together in this succession: a welded, structural single-unit steering tube/downtube module; independent, twin, front-to-rear horizontal frame rails which serve as the support for the rider to stand; a welded, structural single-unit module to mount shock absorbers and a swingarm; and, a welded swingarm. The defined space between the twin frame rails and the two adjoining modules can be modified by altering the length of the frame rails and/or using spacers between each rail and its corresponding module at the bolt-on location.
Claims
1) A kick-scooter frame structure of non-limited dimensions comprised of four separate modules bolted together in succession: a welded, structural, single-unit steering tube/downtube module; independent, twin, front-to-rear horizontal frame rails; a welded, structural, single-unit shock absorbers and swingarm mount module, and, a swingarm.
2) The frame structure recited in claim 1 with non-limited, alternative dimensions of the independent, twin, front-to-rear horizontal frame rails.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] Page 1 shows no figure numeral. This is the representative first page drawing.
[0004] FIGS. 1-4 is Prior Art.
[0005] FIG. 5 shows the disclosed invention complete and ready-to-ride.
[0006] FIG. 6 has ancillaries and components removed for clarity of frame structure.
[0007] FIG. 7 is the four modules in an exploded view.
[0008] FIG. 8 is the four modules in an exploded view canted side angle.
[0009] FIG. 9 is the modules viewed in a canted angle with bolts' paths.
[0010] FIG. 10 is an aftermarket, longer than original frame rail.
[0011] FIG. 11 is an exploded rear angle view with rail spacers.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIGS. 1-4 is Prior Art.
[0013] FIG. 5 is the disclosed invention fully assembled, completed with all necessary components to ride the vehicle. The invention utilizes 26 mountain bike sized wheel assemblies which makes the vehicle suitable for adult riders.
[0014] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of FIG. 5 but with many of the components removed to show the actual frame structure more precisely. The wheel assemblies (7,9) are not limited to standard 26 mountain bike sized wheels. The electric hub motor (10) is a product that comes in many output capacities and is not limited to any. The greatest benefit of this invention is the four modules: the steering tube (5) is connected to the downtube (6) and makes up the first in the succession of the four modules. The frame rails module, shown here (2), is the left side rail. Its twin is parallel to it, and hidden in this view. This is the designated space for the battery. This module can be changed with similar rails of the same bolting pattern but of different length and heights. Batteries for electric motors are continually changing and improving with updated technology. As there is no specific standardized sizes, an aftermarket battery could prove to be impossible to mount within the designated space. Having the ability to change only this module, with the three other modules remaining, the benefits of the updated technology may translate into shorter charging time, longer distances for travel between recharging and greater power output. The third module (3), the shock absorber and swingarm mount, is partially hidden in this view. The swingarm (4) is partially hidden in this view.
[0015] FIG. 7 is a partially exploded view of the four module (1,2,3,4) in a line.
[0016] FIG. 8 is an overhead view to show off (2) the twin frame rails. The bolt paths are shown in FIG. 9 to show how all four modules are joined. Exposed in FIG. 10 is the original equipment frame rail module (2) and the aftermarket, longer version of the rail (11). Length is limited only to a reasonably sized battery considering weight and overall dimensions. FIG. 11 shows an exploded view of the four modules with widening spacers (12) in between the frame rails and their corresponding bolt on positions to the modules (1,3).
