Drifting kart
US9102375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K5/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn.
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