Patent ID: 6832660
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: B62K,B62M

Abstract:
A retrofit kit for motorizing a collapsible mini scooter, the mini scooter including a base platform having front and rear wheels rotatably mounted at front and rear ends thereof respectively and a steering column coupled to the front wheel for steering the mini scooter, the retrofit kit comprising:an electric motor having a rotatable spindle; a bracket adapted to mount said motor adjacent the mini scooter rear wheel in a position for drivingly engaging the rear wheel with said spindle; a thumb screw threadably engaging said bracket for selective movement of said bracket to engage and disengage said spindle with the rear wheel; a battery pack adapted to be mounted on the mini scooter base platform for generating electrical power to operate said motor; wiring for electrically connecting said battery pack to said motor; and a manually actuatable switch adapted to be mounted on the mini scooter steering column and connected to said wiring for selectively applying electrical power from said battery pack to said motor thereby rotating the rear wheel.