Patent ID: 6341658
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A modular motor vehicle system, comprising:a rear propulsion assembly containing: a first frame; an engine supported by said first frame; a single drive wheel supported by said first frame and coupled to said engine, wherein said engine selectively drives said drive wheel; and a handle bar assembly containing: a set of handle bars; at least one support element coupled to said set of handle bars; and a front-end assembly containing; a second frame; a foot platform supported by said second frame; a seat supported by said second frame; a steering fork element supported by said second frame; a single ground engagement element connected to said steering fork element, wherein said ground engagement element is selected from a group consisting of a wheel and a ski; a steering mechanism extending from said steering fork element; wherein said first frame of said rear propulsion assembly is selectively connectable with said handle bar assembly to produce a single wheel personal propulsion device and said first frame of said rear propulsion assembly is selectively connectable with said second frame of said front-end assembly to form a passenger supporting vehicle that rides only on said drive wheel and said ground engagement element.