Patent ID: 6382646
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
A kick scooter steering control mechanism installed in the footplate of a kick scooter having two front wheels and adapted to control the steering of the kick scooter, comprising:a bracket fixedly provided at the front side of the footplate of said kick scooter, said bracket comprising a top beam and a bottom beam; two toggle members respectively fastened to the front wheels of said kick scooter and pivoted to said bracket and disposed at two sides between said top beam and said bottom beam, said toggle members each comprising an arm, which is moved horizontally when the front wheels are turned through an angle; spring members respectively coupled between said toggle members and said top beam of said bracket to impart a downward pressure to said toggle members; two follower levers respectively coupled between the arms of said toggle members and the footplate of said kick scooter and movable vertically upon horizontal movement of the arms of said toggle members, said follower levers each having a first end coupled to the footplate of said kick scooter and a second end coupled to the arm of one of said toggle members.