Anti-rattle folding scooter
AssigneeRazor USA LLC
InventorRobert Hadley
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Abstract
A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a pivot assembly that allows the scooter to move between a folded and unfolded configuration. The pivot assembly can include a knob that frees a pin from a bracket to allow the scooter to fold. Turing the knob increases compressive forces on elements of the pivot assembly to reduce rattling noise and wobbling movement when the scooter is in use. Some embodiments of the scooter can include a center stand that can be deployed from either side of the scooter deck to stabilize the scooter when the scooter is stationary. Certain embodiments have an ergonomic handgrip.
Claims20
A scooter comprising:
- a handlebar assembly;
- a deck;
- a pivot assembly comprising:
- a brace portion;
- a first receiving region;
- a second receiving region;
- and
- an intermediate region between the first and second receiving regions;
- and
- a support assembly pivotably coupled to the pivot assembly, the support assembly comprising:
- an actuator coupled to a pin by a collar, the pin being movable along the intermediate region;
- and
- a shaft passing through the collar, the shaft comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the shaft being attached to the actuator, wherein the actuator is configured so that rotation of the actuator in a first rotational direction moves the second end of the shaft into engagement with the brace portion;
- wherein the scooter is configured such that:
- when the pivot assembly is in a first configuration, the second end of the shaft is engaged with the brace portion;
- and
- when the pivot assembly is in a second configuration, the second end of the shaft is spaced apart from the brace portion by a longitudinal gap.
A scooter comprising:
- a handlebar assembly;
- a deck;
- a pivot assembly comprising:
- a brace portion;
- a first receiving region;
- a second receiving region;
- and
- an intermediate region between the first and second receiving regions;
- and
- a pin, the pin being movable along the intermediate region;
- and
- a support assembly pivotably coupled to the pivot assembly, the support assembly comprising:
- an actuator;
- and
- a shaft comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the shaft being attached to the actuator;
- wherein the scooter is configured such that:
- when the pivot assembly is in a first configuration, the second end of the shaft is engaged with the brace portion;
- and
- when the pivot assembly is in a second configuration, the second end of the shaft is spaced apart from the brace portion by a longitudinal gap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.