Steering mechanism for scooter
US10494050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B3/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A scooter is provided having a deck, a handlebar connected to the deck, a front wheel assembly, a rear wheel assembly and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism has a steering post and a longitudinally extending spring member that has a plurality of transverse planar surfaces. A first spring member cavity is provided adjacent the front wheel assembly to receive the first end of the spring member, and a second spring member cavity is provided adjacent the deck to receive the second end of the spring member. A bushing is positioned between the deck and the front wheel assembly to allow the deck to rotate with respect to the front wheel assembly.
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