Vehicle
OwnerXiaolong Gonginventor
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Abstract
The present invention pertains to a lightweight, portable, electric vehicle having a novel steering mechanism, a low profile suspension and drive mechanism, and which also provides a superior ride quality, handling, and drivability. The vehicle generally comprises a frame and at least one suspension and motor assembly. Each suspension and motor assembly includes at least one leaf spring mounted to the frame, a motor connected to the leaf spring, the motor having a drive shaft, and a wheel rotatably connected to the drive shaft. The vehicle also includes means for powering the motor and means for controlling to enable a user to drive the vehicle.
Claims20
An electric vehicle comprising:
- (a) a frame;
- (b) at least one suspension and motor assembly, the at least one suspension and motor assembly including at least one leaf spring mounted to the frame, a motor connected to the at least one leaf spring, the motor having a drive shaft, and a wheel rotatably connected to the drive shaft;
- (c) means for powering the motor;
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- (d) means for controlling the vehicle, the means for controlling enabling a user to drive the vehicle, wherein the means for controlling independently controls the speed and direction of rotation of the wheel associated with the suspension and motor assembly.
A suspension and motor assembly for use with an electric vehicle comprising:
- (a) at least one leaf spring mounted to a vehicle;
- (b) a motor connected to the at least one leaf spring, the motor having a drive shaft;
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- (c) a wheel rotatably connected to the drive shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.