Self-balancing, electronically-assisted, rideable devices
US12091132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M1/28
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorized self-balancing vehicle is provided. The vehicle may include at least two wheels. The vehicle may include a self-balancing mechanism. The vehicle may include a manual-drive mechanism. The self-balancing mechanism may constantly update the self-balancing vehicle in order to maintain the balance of a rider of the vehicle, while the rider is engaged in human motion on the manual-drive mechanism. The human motion may include pedaling and/or stepping. The vehicle may include an electric motor. The vehicle may include only an electric motor. The vehicle may include only a manual-drive mechanism. The vehicle may include both the manual-drive mechanism and the electric motor. In the embodiment including the manual-drive mechanism and the electric motor, the power generated by the electronic motor may be combined with power generated by the manual-drive mechanism in order to move the vehicle.
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