Patent ID: 8827296
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: B62K,B62M

Abstract:
1. A three-wheeled scooter for a rider standing in an upright position, the scooter having forward and aft portions, comprising; a support disposed at the aft portion for supporting the rider, the support defining a longitudinal axis; a front wheel non-pivotally disposed within a slot formed in the support, the front wheel defining a front wheel rotational axis which is disposed at an elevation higher than the support; and a handle bar disposed over the front wheel; a pair of rear wheels disposed at the aft portion and being yawable relative to the longitudinal axis between a neutral position and a yawed position, the rear wheels defining a rear wheel rotational axis which is disposed at an elevation lower than the support; wherein: steering of the scooter is effectuated by angular yawing of the rear wheels relative to the longitudinal axis.