Patent ID: 8132634
Filing Date: 2012-03-13
Classification: A61G,B60K,B60Y,B62D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An electronic steering assembly with independent drive controls for a dual motor vehicle, the dual motor vehicle having a first and a second motor for driving a first and a second drive wheel and including a seat for accommodating an occupant, comprising: a base mounting directly secured to the seat of the dual motor vehicle; a base extending between a first and a second end; said first end of said base being removeably secured to said base mounting; a handlebar rotatably mounted to said second end of said base; an independent drive control mounted to said handlebar; a first sensor for sensing the rotational position of said handlebar relative to said base; a second sensor for sensing the rotational position of the independent drive control relative to said handlebar; and a controller interposed between said first and second sensors and the first and second motors for powering the first motor relative to the second motor in accordance with the rotational position of said handlebars for steering the dual motor vehicle and the rotational position of said independent drive control for operating the dual motor vehicle.