Patent ID: 8695993
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A63C,B62K

Abstract:
1. A device for transportation comprising: a platform comprising a ride surface upon which a rider may place a foot to ride the device in a direction of travel, the ride surface being an upper surface in use, the platform having a length extending in the direction of travel, and the platform also having a forward portion and a rearward portion; a pair of wheels adjacent the forward portion of the platform and a single wheel adjacent the rearward portion; an axle extending between the pair of wheels and located in an axle mounting system supported by the platform; wherein the axle mounting system comprises an axle bearing surface and a pivot surface, the axle bearing surface and the pivot surface being inclined towards each other, and each of the axle bearing surface and the pivot surface being inclined with respect to the ride surface, wherein the platform has an opening extending through the platform and a pin extends through the opening and through at least a portion of the axle, the pin having a fastener that contacts the axle and couples the axle to the pin; wherein the pivot surface creates a pivot about which the axle can pivot to provide a turning function for the device, and the axle bearing surface extends transversely to said length and provides a surface that supports the axle during said pivoting of the axle and turning of the device.