Patent ID: 8267210
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60Y,B62K,H01M,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A vehicle of the type having at least one front wheel disposed in combination with a steering column, a pair of aft wheels, means for driving at least one of the wheels, a main structural frame having a forward frame portion for mounting the front wheel and the steering column, an aft frame portion for mounting the aft wheels, and a central support for structurally interconnecting the forward and aft frame portions, a seat-support mounted to the frame, and a system for distributing power to the driving means, the vehicle comprising: a power supply assembly for delivering power to said power distribution system, the power supply assembly including a battery and a housing structure surrounding the battery, the power supply assembly removeably supported on the frame; and a combined lifting and latching assembly comprising wherein the actuator comprises a cam surface formed as part of the handle and positioned in contact with the pin, the pivoting of the handle moving the cam surface and displacing the pin into and out of engagement with the frame.