Patent ID: 6651766
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: A63C,B60K,B60L,B62D,B62K,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
A device for carrying a user with a desired unassisted motion over a surface, the device comprising:a. a platform which supports a payload including the user; b. a ground-contacting module coupled to the platform, the ground-contacting module capable of balanced operation on only two laterally disposed and separately rotatable primary ground-contacting members, the platform and the ground-contacting module being components of an assembly; and c. a motorized drive arrangement, mounted to the assembly, the motorized drive arrangement causing, when powered, motion of the assembly in such a manner as to be propelled in response to leaning of the device and such that leaning of the device is not cancelled while the device is in motion.