Power buggy
US6322151A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K15/063
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power buggy is configured to be safe, stable, easy to control, and comfortable. Frequently-used controls such as dump controls, a speed control, and a directional control, arc located at or very near handgrips of the operator's handle so as to permit the operator to control the vehicle without releasing either of the handgrips. For instance, speed and direction arc both controlled by a bidirectional twist grip forming one of the handgrips. The twist grip must rotate through a neutral position before changing directional control from forward to reverse so that an operator cannot reverse the vehicle's direction of travel without first rather gradually reducing vehicle speed. Operator comfort is also enhanced by a fuel tank that shields the operator from the engine. The fuel tank also has a large capacity while simultaneously functioning as a support for side shrouds of the vehicle. A stowable operator's platform is lockable in both its stowed and operative positions so as to prevent injury to the operator from unintended platform movement.
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