Balancing vehicle with passive pivotable support
US6561294B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K11/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A balancing vehicle that supports a rider on a support such as a seat in a such a manner as to allow the position of the center of gravity of the vehicle to be varied by motion of the support. Motion of the support additionally provides for control of a drive that propels the vehicle in a manner responsive to the position of the center of gravity. The vehicle is thus capable of control by leaning of a seated rider.
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