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Operation arrangement for a twist vehicle

US6499755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 23, 2001
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2021

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to an operation arrangement, particularly to an operation arrangement for a twist vehicle having a sliding slot located on an end portion of an driving frame, a pivot shaft located opposite to the sliding slot, a sliding shaft with one end sliding freely along the sliding slot and another end being connected to a rocking arm, a steering shaft being connected directly and perpendicularly to the rocking arm and operated by a steering wheel. As a result, the steering wheel for the twist vehicle can be extended backwardly towards the rear portion of the operating wheels, close to the user's operation position. This arrangement can improve ease of operation by moving the steering wheel towards the user and also maintain better stability by extending the length of the wheelbase and effectively causing the center of gravity to be shifted toward the idle wheel axle.

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