Patent ID: 7464951
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: B62D,B62K

Abstract:
1. A powered vehicle configured to support a rider comprising: a chassis comprising a first axle coupled to a first end of said chassis and a second axle coupled to a second end of said chassis opposite said first end, wherein said first axle is coupled to at least one wheel and said second axle is coupled to at least two wheels; a drive system coupled to said first axle or said second axle, and configured to propel said vehicle by transmitting power to said at least one wheel coupled to said first axle or said at least two wheels coupled to said second axle; and a movable seat movably coupled to said chassis and configured to support said rider sitting down on said movable seat, wherein movement of said movable seat relative to said chassis provides a steering mechanism for said powered vehicle, and wherein said movement of said movable seat facilitates rotational motion about a horizontal axis that is substantially perpendicular with said first axle or said second axle or both, and wherein said rotational motion about said horizontal axis causes said powered vehicle to steer in a direction substantially the same as a shift in a center of gravity of said rider.