A personal transporter
AssigneeHangar 23 Pty Ltd
InventorsBrian MACDONALD, Chris O'NEILL, Dallyn SEALE
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a personal transporter. The transporter includes a support for supporting a driver. Three or more ground engaging devices are provided for engaging the ground during transport. An electric drive is provided for driving at least one of the ground engaging devices to propel the transporter. A handle bar is provided for enabling the driver to control at least one of the ground engaging devices to steer the transporter. Advantageously, three or more ground engaging devices provide improved stability and may carry greater loads when compared with the two wheels of a Segway.
Claims27
A personal transporter including:
- a support for supporting a standing or wheelchair bound driver;
- three or more ground engaging devices for engaging the ground during transport;
- an electric drive for driving at least one of the ground engaging devices to propel the transporter;
- a handle bar for enabling the driver to control at least one of the ground engaging devices to steer the transporter;
- a unitary barred frame extending from the handlebar and bending to support the support;
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- a safety device which engages the ground during transport responsive to a front one of the ground engaging devices lifting up off the ground to impede flipping of the transporting transporter.
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