Sparking device for a personal mobility vehicle
AssigneeRazor USA LLC
InventorsRobert Chen, Seth Calvin, William Griggs
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Abstract
A spark generating device that is supported by a tricycle is movable to a position in which the spark generating device contacts the riding surface. The spark generating device includes a handle actuation portion and a spark portion that creates sparks on the riding surface as a result of frictional contact with the riding surface. The spark generating device can also include a handle actuation portion which is accessible to the user and allows the user to move the spark generating device to the second position without having to manipulate the wheels or pedals of the tricycle.
Claims18
A tricycle comprising:
- a frame having a front portion and rear portion;
- a handlebar assembly rotatably connected to the front portion of the frame;
- a front wheel coupled to the handlebar assembly;
- foot pedals operably connected to the front wheel;
- a seat supported by the frame;
- rear wheels supported by the rear portion of the frame;
- a spark generating assembly comprising:
- an attachment portion that supports the spark generating assembly such that at least a portion of the spark generating assembly is rotatable relative to the frame;
- a handle actuation portion that is accessible to a hand of a user;
- a spark portion that is movable in response to movement of the handle actuation portion, the spark portion including at least one spark element that generates sparks when in frictional contact with a surface;
- wherein the spark portion has a first position in which the spark portion is not in contact with a surface and a second position in which the spark portion is in contact with a surface;
- wherein the spark portion is biased toward the first position by a biasing member;
- wherein the spark portion is movable to the second position in response to the user acting upon the handle actuation portion.
A vehicle comprising:
- a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, the frame supporting a seat;
- a handlebar assembly rotatably connected to the frame;
- a first side and a second side defined by a center line, the center line extending between the front portion and the rear portion and through the center of the vehicle;
- at least one front wheel operatively coupled to the handlebar assembly;
- a spark generating assembly comprising:
- an attachment portion configured to be supported by the frame and support at least a portion of the spark generating assembly for movement relative to the frame;
- a handle actuation portion accessible to the hand of a user;
- a spark portion that generates sparks when in frictional contact with a surface;
- wherein the spark portion has an engaged position in which the spark portion is in contact with a surface;
- wherein the spark portion is movable to the engaged position in response to the user acting upon the handle actuation portion;
- wherein the spark portion and the handle actuation portion are located on opposite sides of the center line.
A spark generating device for a vehicle, the vehicle having a frame supporting a seat and a handlebar assembly, the spark generating device comprising:
- an attachment portion configured to support the spark generating device relative to a vehicle, the attachment portion including an axis and at least a portion of the spark generating device being rotatable about the axis;
- a handle actuation member that is accessible to the hand of a user;
- a spark portion having a spark element that generates sparks when in contact with a riding surface, the spark portion being lower than the handle actuation member and closer to the riding surface;
- wherein the spark portion has a first position in which the spark element is not in contact with the riding surface and a second position in which the spark element is in contact with the riding surface;
- wherein the spark portion is biased toward the first position by a biasing member;
- wherein the spark portion is movable to the second position in response to the user acting upon the handle actuation portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.