Personal tracked vehicle
US6435290B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/07
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A land vehicle has a flexible central frame member which extends from a large front roller to a smaller rear roller, and is encircled by a flexible looped belt having projecting treads. An engine mounted above the belt drives the front roller, and two bogie wheels engage the belt within valleys formed in the treads. Two boot supports are fixed to the central frame member which support the feet of a standing rider. Rollers fixed to the central frame member support the belt as it travels around the frame. The minimal extent of the frame outside the belt exposes a substantial length of the belt edge to engagement with the ground, making it possible to control the vehicle by twisting and tipping, in a manner similar to the control of a conventional unpowered snowboard. A trailer or sled may be connected to the rear of the vehicle for towing cargo.
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