Folding scooter
US8500147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K3/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A folding scooter has an upright handlebar position, suitable for riding the scooter, and a folded handlebar position, suitable for storing the scooter. The folding scooter features a base, a handlebar shaft having locking hinge plates, and a base shaft having a lower locking hinge plate. The locking hinge plates of the handlebar shaft rotate with respect to the lower locking hinge plate as the handlebar shaft moves from the upright position to the folded position. A locking mechanism has a first locked position when the handlebar shaft is in the upright position, and a second locked position when the handlebar shaft is in the folded position.
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