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Ride-on vehicle with direction responsive mechanism

US6405817B1 · kind B1 · utility

18Cited by
34References
31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 2000
Grant dateJun 18, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K9/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A children's ride-on vehicle and associated rotation translation assembly are provided. The children's ride-on vehicle includes a body, a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted to the body, and at least one steerable wheel. The vehicle also includes a steering mechanism including a steering column and an associated steering handle. The steering handle is configured to be actuated by a rider sitting on a seat of the vehicle to thereby cause the steerable wheel to turn. The vehicle further includes a direction responsive member extending from the outer surface of the body, the direction responsive member being coupled to the steering mechanism through a linkage assembly and configured to rotate in response to movement of the steering handle.

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