“Hubless” self-balancing human transporter
US9010474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2220/46
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a self-balancing human transporter comprising a platform (1) flanked by two wheels (10) and equipped with a holding and driving stick (7) and a gyroscopic stabilization device acting on motors (14) that drive the wheels, each of the wheels comprising a rim (12) which collaborates with bearings (7) borne by respective crescent-shaped mounts (5) each of which extends essentially facing the associated rim and which support the associated drive motor so that this motor drives the corresponding wheel by acting on the rim, the mounts being fixed to the sides of the platform.
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