Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
180210000 | Having only three wheels | 79 |
20080217085 | Three-wheeled rear-steering scooter - A three wheeled scooter comprises a chassis having forward and aft ends with a front wheel non-pivotally mounted to the forward end and a pair of rear wheels coaxially mounted to the aft end. The chassis defines a longitudinal axis and includes a support assembly and a handle assembly extending upwardly from the support assembly. The rear wheels are configured to be angularly yawable relative to the longitudinal axis between a neutral position and a yawed position. Steering of the scooter is thereby effectuated by angular yawing of the rear wheels relative to the longitudinal axis such as by asymmetric loading of one of opposing sides of the support assembly. | 09-11-2008 |
20080283320 | MOTORIZED VEHICLE CONFIGURED TO ACCOMMODATE HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS - A motorized vehicle, such as a trike motorcycle, includes a frame having a front end connected to at least one front wheel and having a rear end, first and second spaced swing arm assemblies mounted at the rear end, first and second rear wheel assemblies supported by the first and second swing arm assemblies and defining a space therebetween, and at least one support extending from the frame into the space. The arrangement allows a modular structure such as a wheelchair to be connected to the at least one support. | 11-20-2008 |
20090084623 | LOAD SENSOR FOR A VEHICLE ELECTRONIC STABILITY SYSTEM - A vehicle comprising a seat defining a driver seat portion and a passenger seat portion, an electronic stability system, adapted to receive inputs from a load sensor, a wheel rotation sensor and a lateral acceleration sensor, the electronic stability system adapted to provide outputs to at least one of the brake system for braking the vehicle, and the engine control unit to change the power output transmitted to the wheels by the engine, the electronic stability system using a first calibration to determine the outputs when the load sensor is in a non-loaded state and a second calibration to determine the outputs when the load sensor is in a loaded state. | 04-02-2009 |
20090205894 | Leaning vehicle - A three wheeled motorcycle is provided with a rear wheel support which pivots as the motorcycle turns. In addition to pivoting, the wheel support allows the frame to lean into the turn, thereby increasing the speed and safety with which a rider may take a turn with the motorcycle. The rotation of the wheel support and angle of lean may be determined manually by a rider or may be automatically programmed to react to changing forces and road conditions as the motorcycle moves through a turn. | 08-20-2009 |
20090218153 | STRADDLE-TYPE WHEELED VEHICLE AND FRAME THEREOF - A straddle-type three-wheeled vehicle has a frame having an upper frame member, a lower frame member, a forward cross member interconnecting a forward portion of the upper frame member with a forward portion of the lower frame member, and a rearward cross member interconnecting a rearward portion of the upper frame member with a rearward portion of the lower frame member. A strut extends diagonally from the forward cross member to the lower frame member. The vehicle has an engine mounted to the frame. An air box of the vehicle has at least a portion thereof disposed above at least a portion of the engine. A fuel tank of the vehicle is disposed rearwardly of the air box. | 09-03-2009 |
20090277708 | Three-Wheeled Vehicle with Centrally Positioned Motor and Driver's Seat - Disclosed is a three-wheeled vehicle with centrally positioned motor and driver's seat. An exemplary embodiment has a frame for supporting a driver and a multitude of mechanical devices. A pair of steerable front wheels are rotatably affixed to the front portion of the frame. A rear wheel is rotatably affixed along the frame's centerline in the rear portion. A motor is affixed to the frame's centerline. The driver's seat is also affixed to the frame's centerline behind the motor and ahead of the rear wheel, so the driver sitting in the driver seat is in both a recumbent and straddle position. | 11-12-2009 |
20090321169 | THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE - An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle. | 12-31-2009 |
20100012414 | THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE - A three-wheeled vehicle includes a main frame assembly having a steering head disposed on a front portion of the main frame assembly, a front fork assembly pivotably coupled to the steering head, a front wheel rotatably supported by the front fork assembly, a rear frame coupled to a rear portion of the main frame assembly, a rear axle assembly coupled to at least one of the main frame assembly and the rear frame, a pair of rear wheels rotatably supported by the rear axle assembly, an engine-transmission assembly supported by the main frame assembly and positioned between the front wheel and the pair of rear wheels, and a body including a first mounting portion directly mounted to the main frame assembly, and a second mounting portion directly mounted to the rear frame. | 01-21-2010 |
20100096204 | WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTER OPERABLE BY WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT IN THE WHEELCHAIR - A three-wheeled vehicle has a tilt-able platform, with walls on three sides and mounted to and supported by powered drive wheel portions of two motor scooters, one scooter at each side of the platform, and further supported by the front wheel assembly separated from one motor scooter and located at the front of the vehicle. The rear end of the platform has a tailgate. A handle on the platform is accessible to a wheelchair occupant to tilt the platform and fold the bottom-hinged tailgate downward to form a ramp so the wheelchair occupant can drive up the ramp and tilted platform to the front of the platform, returning it to level. Handle bars on the front wheel assembly are used for steering, and have throttle, horn, lights, turn signals, and braking controls for the wheelchair occupant to use while in the wheelchair to drive the vehicle on city and town streets and at speed ranges common to motor scooters. | 04-22-2010 |
20100263956 | THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE - An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle. | 10-21-2010 |
20110168473 | THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE - An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle. | 07-14-2011 |
20110240390 | PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE SEAT SUSPENSION - A powered personal mobility vehicle for transporting an infirm occupant includes at least three wheels configured to contact the ground, at least one electric motor, a frame, a lower seat post coupled to the frame and extending upwardly from the frame, a modular suspension unit supported by the lower seat post, and a seat assembly supported only by the modular suspension unit. The modular suspension unit includes a post assembly that includes an outer post slidably coupled to an inner post, and a dampener located completely within the post assembly. The modular suspension unit is removably coupled to the lower seat post and is configured to be removable from the lower seat post as a unitary assembly. The outer post, the inner post, and the dampener are configured to dampen vertical movement of the seat assembly relative to the frame in response to impact between the wheels and the ground. | 10-06-2011 |
20120037441 | Narrow Body Ultra Efficient Three Wheeled Electric Vehicle with Automotive Class Feel - A three wheel electric vehicle platform with two wheels in front and one wheel at the rear, a full safety roll cage, a propulsion and steering system operating through the two front wheels, and operator's and passenger's seats mounted in-line along the vehicle centerline. The propulsion system is an electric motor powered by an energy storage device driving a speed reduction and differential with dual outputs suitable for two wheel front drive. The operator's seat is narrower in parts than a conventional automotive seat such that the rear seat passenger's knees can comfortably straddle the operator seat to allow the distance between the two occupants to be less than a typical automobile. The driver's and passenger's heels comfortably fit into recessed wells within the energy storage device, thus allowing the driver's and passenger's center of gravity to be lower, while still maintaining a comfortable sitting position. | 02-16-2012 |
20120061160 | Three-Wheel Vehicle Electronic Stability System and Control Strategy Therefor - A method for enhancing stability of a three wheel vehicle having a pair of front wheels and a single rear wheel, each of the wheels having a tire with a tire grip threshold. The method including deploying an electronic stability system (ESS) on the vehicle, providing the ESS with input from various vehicle sensors related to the longitudinal and lateral acceleration of the vehicle, causing the ESS to determine whether (i) a precursory condition indicative of a wheel lift exists and (ii) the tire grip threshold of any of the tires has been exceeded; and when a precursory condition indicative of a wheel lift exists and the tire grip threshold of none of the tires has been exceeded, causing the ESS to reduce the longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle by a first amount less than that which would cause the tire grip threshold of any of the tires to be exceeded. | 03-15-2012 |
20120168242 | REGENERATIVE BRAKING METHOD - A neighborhood electrical vehicle (NEV), including provisions for improved deceleration during regenerative braking, in which the vehicle momentum is converted to electrical energy stored in a capacitor bank. The capacitor bank includes alternate configurations for charging or discharging of the capacitors. | 07-05-2012 |
20120175178 | ELECTRIC TWO/THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE - An electric two/three-wheeled vehicle includes: a battery case which houses a battery supplying electric power to an electric motor; a leg shield which covers, from a front, legs of a rider sitting on a riding seat; a cooling air inlet duct which has a downstream end portion thereof connected to the battery case; and a cooling fan which introduces cooling air into the battery case through the cooling air inlet duct. In the electric two/three-wheeled vehicle, an opening ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120205174 | THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE - An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle. | 08-16-2012 |
20120241237 | THREE WHEELED VEHICLE - A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface. | 09-27-2012 |
20120241238 | THREE WHEELED VEHICLE - A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface. | 09-27-2012 |
20120241239 | THREE WHEELED VEHICLE - A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface. | 09-27-2012 |
20130001001 | ANTI-ROLLOVER MOTORIZED VEHICLE - An anti-rollover motorized vehicle includes a chassis, a front wheel and a rear two wheels assembly including a tilting base and a four-bar linkage structure. The tilting base is connected to the chassis through a supporting structure. The four-bar linkage structure suitable for connecting the chassis with two rear wheels includes first, second, third and fourth linkages. The first and second linkages are pivoted to the tilting base. The third and fourth linkages pivoted to two ends of the first and second linkages respectively are connected to the supporting brackets of the two rear wheels respectively. When the chassis is tilted, the tilting base and the supporting structure are also tilted, the first and second linkages are maintained at a constant angle relative to a road surface, and the third and fourth linkages are also tilted, such that track width of the two tilting rear wheels is maintained. | 01-03-2013 |
20130025957 | SLOPE TRAVERSING SYSTEM FOR ZERO TURNING RADIUS VEHICLES - A zero turning radius vehicle is disclosed having a power transmission operatively and independently engaged to each one of at least two driven wheels, and including at least one caster, supporting a portion of said vehicle weight, rotatably connected to the vehicle whereby the caster is operatively biased while the vehicle is operating at a side angle such that the caster neutralizes the gravitational force that would tend to drive the vehicle downward when traversing a slope. | 01-31-2013 |
20130081892 | HUMAN-RECHARGEABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The present disclosure is directed to an electric vehicle with human power input provided by a high output pedal-driven generator. The vehicle includes a computing device with a user interface that mimics an electric exercise bicycle, with both pre-set and custom exercise program profiles. | 04-04-2013 |
20130105238 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR A THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE | 05-02-2013 |
20130186701 | THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE - An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192916 | LIGHT-WEIGHT VEHICLE - A motorized vehicle, including rigid core board panels joined together to form a support structure having an exterior surface and an interior surface opposite the exterior surface. The interior surface of the support structure faces an occupant compartment. Each of the panels includes a honeycomb core sandwiched between opposing fiberglass-reinforced sheets. The vehicle includes a layer of energy absorbing material mounted on the exterior surface of the support structure and wheels mounted on the support structure. At least one of the wheels is steerable from the occupant compartment. A motor is mounted on the support structure and operatively connected to at least one of the wheels. | 08-01-2013 |
20140060951 | THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE WITH STEERING APPARATUS CONFIGURED FOR ENHANCED OPERATION DURING A BANKING TURN - A three-wheeled vehicle having two steerable front wheels is provided with steering structure configured to enhance turning performance during banking of a vehicle body. A bushing is secured to the vehicle body, and includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder connected by an elastic member. Knuckles, for pivotally supporting the front wheels, are supported by knuckle supports installed on steering arms secured to the outer cylinder. A first lever mounted on a steering shaft is connected via a connecting rod to a second lever mounted on a sub-steering shaft pivotally passing through the inner cylinder. A third lever installed on the sub-steering shaft is connected to the knuckles via corresponding tie rods. A rigid rod has a first end connected to a fourth lever secured to the outer cylinder via a first universal joint and a second end connected to the body frame via a second universal joint. | 03-06-2014 |
20140262578 | Three-Wheeled Vehicle - A three-wheeled vehicle having an arrangement of wheels with two forward wheels and one back wheel and a profile adjustment feature is described. The back wheel may be configured as the steering wheel, and in some cases is the only steering wheel. The two forward wheels are configured essentially parallel with each other and the back wheel is configured essentially centered between and back from the two forward wheels. This arrangement of the wheels provides for a stability that does not require a person to maintain balance to keep the vehicle in an upright position. The profile adjustment feature may automatically adjust the height of the vehicle as a function of vehicle speed. As the vehicle speeds up, the height may be reduce to provide a more stable vehicle that is turned more by tilting the vehicle than by turning the back wheel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140311815 | TRANSPORT VEHICLE HAVING A THREE-WHEEL CHASSIS - The invention relates to a transport vehicle including a three-wheeled carriage, wherein the three-wheeled carriage includes two non-driven front wheels which are coupled to a steering, and a non-jointed rear wheel which is coupled to a drive. In order to provide a transport vehicle which can be used as a replacement for a motorised vehicle for simple transport journeys, it is envisaged that a transport platform be arranged between the axles of the front wheels and the axle of the rear wheel, and that a driver's area be arranged in front of the transport platform as viewed in the direction of travel. | 10-23-2014 |
20150068828 | FOLDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Foldable electrical vehicles and related charging infrastructure are described. The foldable electrical vehicle generally includes three structural armatures (front and rear wheel-bearing armatures and a seat-bearing armature) that are pivotally interconnected along their lengths such that they may be pivoted between a closed position wherein the three armatures are disposed roughly parallel to each other in a compact folded configuration, and an open riding configuration wherein an angular relation is formed between the armatures. | 03-12-2015 |
20150114740 | DRIVE TRAIN AND SYSTEMS FOR A THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE - An apparatus includes a housing, an input portion including an input gear, an idler portion including an idler gear, and an output portion including an output gear and an output member disposed outside of the housing and substantially coplanar with a drive portion of a rear wheel assembly. The housing can couple to an engine assembly such that rotation of an engine output member rotates the input gear. The input gear can move within the housing between a first position, in which the input gear engages the idler gear and is spaced apart from the output gear to indirectly rotate the output gear in a first direction via the idler gear, and a second position, in which the input gear engages the output gear and is spaced apart from the idler gear to directly rotate the output gear in a second direction. The output member rotates with the output gear. | 04-30-2015 |
20150122566 | LOAD AND/OR TRANSPORT TROLLEY - A transport and load cart in the form of a kick scooter is compact, has a low dead weight and is designed with dimensions that are suitable for transport by train or automobile, and which nonetheless ensures safe transport of bulky and heavy goods together with a person, while improving the handling and reducing the expenditure of force. The longer side of the loading platform is disposed transversely to the travel direction and in a rearwardly inclined and/or displaceable manner relative thereto, and the receiving compartment has a front-side slot for the rechargeable battery. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122567 | AIR VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES - A straddle-seat vehicle has a frame, and connected thereto, a pair of front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a pair of footrests, an engine, a radiator connected to the engine for cooling the engine, and a cowling. The cowling encloses at least a portion of the radiator and includes an inlet in fluid communication with the portion of the radiator, a lateral outlet on a first side, and a downward outlet on a lower surface, both outlets rearward of the inlet. The inlet is adapted to direct air to enter through the portion of the radiator into the cowling. A cowling wall disposed between the inlet and one of the pair of footrests deflects air away from the pair of footrests. The lateral and downward outlets, each in fluid communication with the inlet, are adapted to direct air exiting the cowling away from the pair of footrests. | 05-07-2015 |
20150129340 | SPHERICAL WHEEL, AND VEHICLE IMPLEMENTING THE WHEEL - A spherical wheel intended to move a vehicle and a vehicle implementing the wheel are provided, the wheel having its rotation motorized by a shaft able to rotate about an axis. The wheel comprises two shells of which the surface follows the spherical surface of the wheel and each of which is bounded by a plane. The shells are each articulated by means of a pivot connection with respect to the shaft, an axis of each of the pivot connections being perpendicular to the plane of the relevant shell. The planes bounding the two shells are secant. | 05-14-2015 |
20150321721 | VEHICLE - A right front fender and a left front fender are displaceable relative to a vehicle body frame in accordance with an operation of a link mechanism. At least a portion of the right front fender is disposed above a center in the up-down direction of the vehicle body frame between an upper end of a right front wheel and a lower edge of the link mechanism or a steering mechanism directly above the right front wheel, as seen from a front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame when the vehicle body frame is in the upright state. At least a portion of the left front fender is disposed above a center in the up-down direction of the vehicle body frame between an upper end of a left front wheel and a lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism directly above the left front wheel, as seen from the front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame when the vehicle body frame is in the upright state. | 11-12-2015 |
20160107713 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a left front wheel, a right front wheel, and a rear wheel that tilt together with a body frame, wherein, while a large capacity of a fuel tank is ensured, a variation in the center-of-gravity position of the vehicle while driving is small. When viewed in a side view with the body frame in an upright position, the fuel tank is disposed between a first center and a second center, the first center being located between a third center and right and left front wheel ground contacting portions, the second center being located between the third center and a rear wheel ground contacting portion, the third center being located between the right and the left front wheel ground contacting portions and the rear wheel ground contacting portion. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114850 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a left front wheel and a right front wheel that tilt together with a body frame, and a rear wheel that tilts together with the body frame, wherein, while a large capacity of a fuel tank is ensured, a variation in the center-of-gravity position while driving is small. When the body frame is in an upright position, the fuel tank is disposed between extensions of the upper axis and lower axis of a linkage mechanism such that the fuel tank is disposed between the center of the area between the center of the area between a right front wheel ground contact portion where the right front wheel comes into contact with the ground, a left front wheel ground contact portion where the left front wheel comes into contact with the ground, and a rear wheel ground contact portion where the rear wheel comes into contact with the ground, and the right and left front wheel ground contact portions; and the center of the area between the center of the area between right front wheel ground contact portion, the left front wheel ground contact portion, and the rear wheel ground contact portion, and the rear wheel ground contact portion. | 04-28-2016 |
20160129964 | VEHICLE - A fan generates an air flow that cools a portion of an engine unit. A ventilation opening causes air flow directed to the fan to pass therethrough. Under a condition that a body frame is in an upright state and a condition that a left front wheel and a right front wheel are not turned by a steering device, the ventilation opening is disposed directly behind a lower cover of an inner fender, ahead of a rear end of a rear wheel, on the right of a left end of the left front wheel, and on the left of a right end of the right front wheel. | 05-12-2016 |
20160137251 | LEANING VEHICLE - A leaning vehicle has a frame, a motor, a shock tower pivotally connected to the frame about a frame leaning axis, front left and right ground engaging members connected to the shock tower via front left and right suspension assemblies, a steering assembly, a rear suspension assembly, and at least one rear ground engaging member. The front left and right suspension assemblies each include a lower suspension arm having a first end pivotally connected about a pivoting axis to the lower end of the shock tower and a second end pivotally connected about a tilting axis to its corresponding front ground engaging member, and a shock absorber having an upper end connected to the upper end of the shock tower and a lower end connected to the lower suspension arm. The frame is pivotable about the frame leaning axis relative to the pivoting axes. | 05-19-2016 |
20160152291 | VEHICLE | 06-02-2016 |
20160176466 | THREE-WHEELED REAR-STEERING SCOOTER | 06-23-2016 |
20160185411 | POWERED UNICYCLE WITH HANDLE - Various powered unicycles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the powered unicycle includes a central wheel, a motor to power the central wheel, and a control system configured to control the application of power from the motor to the central wheel. The unicycle comprises a body portion and at least one platform for supporting the user. The unicycle can includes a handle that extends upwardly to a position that it can be grasped by a user of the unicycle. The handle can be partially or fully retractable into the body of the unicycle. In some configurations, two platforms upon which the user can stand are provided with one on each side of the central wheel. In some configurations, a pair of auxiliary or outrigger wheels is provided, such as with one outrigger wheel on each side of the central wheel. | 06-30-2016 |
20170233022 | THREE WHEELED VEHICLE | 08-17-2017 |
20190145471 | BRAKE MECHANISM FOR SPHERICAL WHEEL | 05-16-2019 |
180211000 | Including steerable and driven wheel | 14 |
20100065361 | Battery Powered Vehicle Control Systems and Methods - Battery powered vehicle control system and methods which allow programming the characteristics and performance of the vehicle as suitable for its then intended use. Programming is through a separate switch which can be made inoperative to the vehicle user, and can be used to program maximum speed, lights, siren and other functions. A steering sensor may be used on the steering mechanism to automatically limit speed in turns. Other characteristics and features of the control system are disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
20100089678 | MULTI WHEELED SINGLE TRACK VEHICLE - A multi wheeled single track vehicle comprising of three or more wheels in a line, where two or more wheels are steered by an amount to enable the vehicle to follow a single track. Two or more wheels of the wheels are driven by a transmission comprising a chain and sprocket for drive from the engine to one wheel and another chain and sprocket for drive from one wheel to another. Suspension is provided for each wheel by a pair of equal, or near equal length of swinging arms, one above the other, (upper swinging arm and lower swinging arm) where both arms are positioned with the wheel end pivot axis above the wheel axle, and the motorcycle frame pivot axis above the final drive engine sprocket axis, with a spring damper (shock absorber) positioned between upper and lower swinging arms and a wheel axle support strut supporting the wheel axle. | 04-15-2010 |
20100187035 | ELECTRIC GOLF BAG CART - An electric golf bag cart includes a cart body unit having at least one first engaging portion, a pair of rear wheel units connected to the cart body unit, an electrically operable power front wheel unit coupled to the cart body unit and electrically operable to cooperate with the rear wheel units for moving the cart body unit on a ground surface, and a battery unit having at least one second engaging portion that is coupled detachably to the first engaging portion of the cart body unit, and connected electrically to the power front wheel unit. | 07-29-2010 |
20120024612 | REINFORCED FOAM VEHICLE CHASSIS - A light-weight vehicle component such as a vehicle chassis ( | 02-02-2012 |
20130256048 | POWERED PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE WITH ROTATING WHEELS - An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis. | 10-03-2013 |
20150041231 | POWERED PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE WITH ROTATING WHEELS - An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis. | 02-12-2015 |
20150129341 | DRIFTING KART - Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn. | 05-14-2015 |
20160096565 | DRIFTING KART - Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn. | 04-07-2016 |
20160375944 | Rear Engine, Front Wheel Drive Three Wheeled Vehicle - The general layout for a front wheel drive, three-wheeled vehicle designed for road use with two steerable driven wheels in the front of the vehicle, and the engine located behind the front of the passenger seating. The vehicle layout is designed for optimal stability and traction by the location of the passenger seating, engine or engines, steering and driven wheels. | 12-29-2016 |
180212000 | All wheels motor driven | 4 |
20080245593 | Hybrid light electric vehicle with all-wheel power train - The disclosure relates to automotive technology, particularly relating to an all-wheel power train adaptable to a three-wheeled land vehicle. A hybrid light electric vehicle having three wheels is disclosed, comprising three wheels suspended from a land vehicle chassis; three electric motors, each of the electric motors drivingly coupled to the respective one of the three wheels; at least one rechargeable battery; a vehicle-mounted combustion-engine electric generator; and hybrid control means. A fighting military vehicle is disclosed based such a hybrid light electric vehicle. | 10-09-2008 |
20080251309 | All Wheel Steering Scooter - Described is a vehicle for handicapped persons, thus persons who are limited in their mobility. They may be provided with a seat, but may also be used when standing. The vehicle includes a steerable front wheel and two rear wheels. The rear wheels are in each case individually held in a wheel suspension on a frame. Furthermore, a separately controllable steering drive is present for each rear wheel. | 10-16-2008 |
20090020352 | ELECTRIC-MOTOR THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE - An electric-motor three-wheeled vehicle includes a motor for applying a drive force to drive wheels, a motor control unit for controlling the motor, a secondary battery for storing electric power generated by a fuel cell, a rear body supporting a pair of left and right rear wheels and a connecting mechanism for connecting the rear body with a front body so as to tilt the front body while the rear wheels are in contact with the ground. The secondary battery is housed in the inside of a luggage carrier above the rear wheels. The motor and the motor control unit, including a motor driver and a main CPU, are mounted between the left and right rear wheels. The voltage converter increases or decreases the voltage of the electric power supplied from the fuel cell. The control drivers controls a supercharger of reaction gas and a electric pump of cooling water. | 01-22-2009 |
20130153322 | LOAD AND/OR TRANSPORT CART - A load and transport cart includes, under a loading platform, a triangular steering plate and, therebelow, a front part of a footboard, wherein the steering plate has a bore, an annular-segment shaped groove, an elongated hole and two opposing first ball heads. The first ball heads each lie in an articulated manner in a respective bearing at one end of a respective steering lever and, at the other end of each lever is a bearing for a respective further ball head of a respective triangular swinging fork on a stub axle of which a respective front wheel is rotatably mounted, wherein each of the swinging forks is rotatably mounted on the loading platform via pivot pins, and wherein the steering axis is located in front of an imaginary axis and can be deflected to the left or right by the steering angle of 45°. | 06-20-2013 |
180213000 | Having motor mounted to swing with steerable wheel | 1 |
180214000 | Electrical-type motor | 1 |
20160096574 | Tiltable Motor Tricycle - A tiltable motor tricycle as in the present invention comprises a front part and a rear part. The front part comprises a front frame, a front fork, a front wheel attached to the front fork, a steering bar, and a seat. The rear part comprises a rear frame, one pair of laterally spaced rear wheels. The front frame is connected to the rear frame rotatably around an axis line which points at the ground contact area of the front wheel and therefore the front part can tilt right or left around the axis line without affecting the position of the rear part. The rear frame has two footrests at two sides of the tricycle. The tricycle further comprises a motor and a power source. When in operation, the rider of the tricycle seats on the seat with two feet stepping on the footrests of the rear frame to keep balance and can tilt the front part of the tricycle around the axis line to maintain balance in response to road condition, speed, or turning while the rear part with two rear wheels remain stable. The motor can be an electric motor integrated into the hub of the front wheel or mounted to the rear frame to drive the rear wheels and the power source is a battery. It can also be any other types of motors and the power source is a type of liquid or gaseous fuel suitable for the type of the motor. | 04-07-2016 |
180215000 | Including two wheels driven and having common axis of rotation | 21 |
20100071983 | THREE WHEEL VEHICLE REAR SUSPENSION - A three wheel vehicle rear drive suspension design reduces unsprung weight to improve safety and efficiency. A motor mount is connected between a swivel and a live rear axle housing. The swivel is positioned to allow free motion of the live rear axle, for example, between front frame mounting points of leaf springs. A first motor is attached to the motor mount near the swivel and as a result is mostly sprung weight. The first motor may be a low speed motor for starting out, and the vehicle may include a second high speed motor mounted vertical opposite the first motor also close to the swivel. | 03-25-2010 |
20100147615 | SADDLE RIDING TYPE VEHICLE - A saddle riding type vehicle capable of making turns by leaning a vehicle body includes a pair of rear wheels provided at opposite sides of the vehicle body, a pair of support mechanisms arranged to support the pair of rear wheels to be movable, independently of each other, up and down about a pivot axis relative to the vehicle body, an engine disposed forward of the pivot axis to produce a drive force, a differential mechanism arranged to distribute the drive force of the engine to the pair of rear wheels and to absorb a rotating speed difference between the pair of rear wheels at a time of making a turn, the differential mechanism including drive shafts arranged between the engine and the pivot axis, a pair of shaft drive mechanisms provided for the pair of rear wheels, respectively, and arranged to transmit the drive force of the differential mechanism to the pair of rear wheels, and a pair of constant velocity universal joints provided for the pair of shaft drive mechanisms, respectively, each including a pair of universal joints connected by a coupling yoke, the coupling yoke being located on the pivot axis, and the pair of universal joints being arranged in a positional relationship of point symmetry. | 06-17-2010 |
20110036655 | Three-wheeled motorcycle - A three-wheel motorcycle having a support frame with rear wheels mounted on a double axle with differential there between for a drive from a powerful automobile type engine. A front portion of the frame supporting the front motorcycle type single steerable wheel and handlebars mounted thereto for conventional steering. Other features include a unique shock and spring mechanism for the support frame measuring no more than 6 inches off of the ground and having a center of gravity of 14 inches or less powered by an internal combustion engine. | 02-17-2011 |
20120193161 | Motorcycle rear-wheels transmission and suspension system - A rear-wheels transmission and suspension system, adapted for modifying a two wheeled motorcycle into a motorcycle containing two rear wheels, includes a suspension device, a rear axle and a transmission device. The suspension device includes a supporting frame longitudinally extending along the central axis of a construction frame and pivotally connected with a seat portion of the construction frame of the motorcycle for supporting the rear axle at the rear end the supporting frame while defining a transmission cavity after a rear end of the supporting frame and at a central position behind an output of said engine along the central axis of the construction frame. Therefore the transmission device is able to be supported by the rear axle in the transmission cavity to transmit a rotation output from the engine to drive the rear axle to rotate for driving the rear wheels to rotate. | 08-02-2012 |
20120318596 | Three-wheeled recreation vehicle - A three-wheel motorcycle having a support frame with rear wheels mounted on a double axle with differential there between for a drive from a powerful automobile type engine. A front portion of the frame supporting the front motorcycle type single steerable wheel and handlebars mounted thereto for conventional steering. Other features include a unique shock and spring mechanism for the support frame measuring no more than 6 inches off of the ground and having a center of gravity of 14 inches or less powered by an internal combustion engine. | 12-20-2012 |
20140305728 | COMPACT URBAN VEHICLE - A three-wheeled vehicle having a chassis with a rear central steered wheel set as its front wheel set, a front right drive wheel, and a front left drive wheel that is independent of the front right drive wheel, the front wheels and the central rear wheel set being arranged in a triangle with a base defined by the front wheels defining the front of the vehicle, and with an apex; a first traction motor driving the front left drive wheel in rotation and a second traction motor driving the front right drive wheel in rotation; a reception floor for receiving users, the floor being supported by the chassis and extending between the front wheels, while opening freely towards the front of the vehicle; bodywork defining, at least over the floor, a cabin that opens to the front between the left and right front wheels; and a door. | 10-16-2014 |
20150367894 | Three-Wheeled Vehicle - A three-wheeled vehicle is an open-air vehicle that is utilized for sightseeing and tourism applications as well as for conventional transportation. The open-air design of the three-wheeled vehicle allows for an unadulterated and unimpeded experience for passengers. The three-wheeled vehicle features a vehicle body with a driver compartment and a passenger compartment that are separated from each other via an engine compartment. Overhead cover is provided by an arched roof. A power train includes an engine with throttle that may be controlled by the driver of the three-wheeled vehicle by actuating an acceleration pedal in order to regulate the speed of the three-wheeled vehicle. Torque and speed provided by the engine is output into a transmission and different into a left drive wheel and right drive wheel to propel the three-wheeled vehicle. A steering system allows the driver to control the movement of a front wheel. | 12-24-2015 |
20160176457 | THREE-WHEELED VEHICLES | 06-23-2016 |
180216000 | Electrical-type motor | 10 |
20090071740 | Wheeled vehicle - An improved wheeled vehicle includes a platform adapted and constructed to support an operator of the vehicle. A plurality of wheels support the vehicle for movement on a surface, the plurality of wheels including at least one front wheel adapted and constructed to steer the vehicle, and at least one rear wheel adapted to be driven to impart motion to the vehicle. A handlebar assembly is connected to at least one of the wheels of the vehicle. The handlebar assembly provides directional control of the vehicle, and extends toward the rear of the platform. A motorized drive mechanism is connected to at least one of the wheels, whereby actuation of the drive mechanism causes the vehicle to move along a surface. A control mechanism actuated by the foot of a user includes at least one pedal, and is used to accelerate and decelerate the vehicle. | 03-19-2009 |
20100032223 | DRIFTING KART - Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn. | 02-11-2010 |
20120247855 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - In an electric three-wheeled vehicle, a centrifugal clutch transmits rotary driving power to a counter shaft when the revolution speed of a motor exceeds a prescribed value. The clutch is coaxially located at one end of a motor output shaft. A counter shaft is located inside the outside diameter of the motor in a side view of the vehicle. The motor output shaft, counter shaft, and axles are arranged from a vehicle forward side in the order of mention. The axis center of the counter shaft is located below a line connecting the axis center of the motor output shaft and the axis center of the axle in a side view of the vehicle. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247856 | ELECTRIC THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE - An electric vehicle can include a pair of left and right rear wheels configured to be driven by the rotary driving power of a motor supplied with electric power from a battery. A rear body can support the motor and rear wheels, and is attached at the back of a body frame. A battery box houses at least the battery, and is supported by a battery box supporting frame joined to the body frame below a seat of the vehicle. A monitoring board monitors the state of the battery, and can be located on top of the battery. A BMU collects information from the monitoring board, and a contactor opens and closes the connection between the battery and a drive circuit for the motor. The BMU and the contactor are housed in the battery box and in front of the battery. | 10-04-2012 |
20130068550 | Tilting Vehicle and a Method of Tilting a Vehicle with Rear Wheel Supports Having Hydraulic Cylinders Communicating Through a Pump - There is disclosed herein a vehicle configuration comprising a chassis, at least one front wheel, two rear wheels, and a propulsion unit driving the rear wheels. The rear wheels are connected to the chassis by a wheel support assembly configured for allowing movement of each rear wheel relative to the chassis, a hydraulic cylinder connected to the chassis and the rear wheel supports, and a piston connected the rear wheel supports and the chassis. The piston dividing the hydraulic cylinder into fluidly connected first and second chambers such that movement of hydraulic fluid from the first or second chamber of a hydraulic cylinder to the respective first or second chamber of another hydraulic cylinder displaces the pistons of the hydraulic cylinders in opposing directions relative to the respective housings and causes the chassis to articulate with respect to the surface. | 03-21-2013 |
20140008138 | Electric Vehicle Driven with Interaction with Rider - An electric vehicle including: an operating shaft inserted into the center of the upper portion of a motor housing and having steering handles mounted on the front end thereof to change the drive direction of the vehicle; motors mounted onto the interiors of both sides of the motor housing and having front wheels coupled correspondingly thereto; a foot board mounted on the rear side of the operating shaft; a battery and a controller mounted on the underside of the foot board; a rear connection member protruded backwardly from the board and having a caster mounted on the underside thereof; and a front connection member protruded forwardly from the foot board, coupled by a connection shaft to foot board shaft holes formed on the lower ends of both sides of the motor housing, in a state of being isolated downwardly. | 01-09-2014 |
20140238764 | TWO-REAR-WHEEL ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A two-rear-wheel electric vehicle configured to lean its vehicle body frame when turning includes a vehicle body frame, a pair of right and left rear arms, a battery, and a shock absorber. The vehicle body frame includes a head pipe, a front inclined portion, a bottom portion, and a rear inclined portion. The front inclined portion extends obliquely downward and rearward from the head pipe. The bottom portion includes a front support portion that supports a front end portion of the shock absorber. The bottom portion extends rearward in a front-back direction of the vehicle from a rear end portion of the front inclined portion. The rear inclined portion includes a battery support portion, and extends obliquely upward and rearward from a rear end portion of the bottom portion. A swing shaft is positioned rearward of the front support portion and below the battery support portion. | 08-28-2014 |
20150367907 | ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SQUAT RATIO ISOLATED FROM VEHICLE GEOMETRY - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for adjusting the squat ratio of electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles, wherein the squat ratio adjustment is isolated from other chassis parameters. | 12-24-2015 |
20160184676 | COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPORT CARRIAGE - The invention relates to a three-wheeled transport carriage, in particular for a golf bag, comprising a first elongated frame part and a second elongated frame part which can be pivoted relative to the first frame part and on the front end of which a front wheel is pivotally attached via a wheel holding bracket. The two rear wheels are hinged to a cross-member in the hinge region between the first and second frame parts in a pivotal manner about approximately 90°. | 06-30-2016 |
20160376134 | Single Drive Three Pivot Forklift Truck - A single drive three pivot fork lift truck includes a steering bridge, a steering motor that drives the steering bridge, and at least one rear wheel that is connected to the steering bridge. The forklift truck also includes a first sensor that senses rotational position of a steering wheel, a second sensor that senses rotation of the steering motor, and a controller that receives signals from the first sensor and second sensor and controls the steering motor. The forklift truck also includes a battery carried by the truck frame in a battery compartment located at the rear of the forklift truck, which can take the place of counterweight blocks. | 12-29-2016 |
180217000 | Including endless element for transmitting drive to wheels | 3 |
20100243356 | MOTORCYCLE AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. A method for forming the axle assembly and a method for replacing an endless power-transmitting element are also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20120255803 | AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF DRIVEN WHEELS - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. | 10-11-2012 |
20130001002 | AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF DRIVEN WHEELS - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. | 01-03-2013 |