Patent · US Expired

Folding device for a scooter

US6182988A · kind A · utility

51Cited by
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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 2000
Grant dateFeb 6, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K15/006
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A folding device for a scooter has a first extension attached to the head tube, a second extension attached to the base to partially receive the first extension, a hook pivotally received in the first extension and a compression lock having a shaft inserted through the first extension and the second extension and detachably connected with the hook, such that the user is able to use the connection of the hook to the shaft and the abutment of the eccentric head of the compression lock to the outer surface of the first extension to form a double safety feature.

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