Model conversion kit and method
OwnerChristopher Tiedmand Olneyinventor
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Abstract
A conversion kit and method for converting a non-powered vehicle model to a powered vehicle, in particular, a radio-controlled vehicle is disclosed. The conversion kit can include a chassis plate, a steering assembly having mountable connection to the chassis plate, a rear assembly having mountable connection to the chassis plate, a device for powering the vehicle model, and a device for attaching the chassis plate to a model shell. Also disclosed is a product produced by the conversion kit and/or method of the present invention.
Claims7
A conversion kit for converting a non-powered vehicle model to a powered vehicle comprising:
- a chassis plate;
- a steering assembly having mountable connection to said chassis plate;
- a rear assembly having mountable connection to said chassis plate;
- means for powering the non-powered vehicle model having a mountable connection to said chassis plate;
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- means for attaching said chassis plate to a vehicle shell of the non-powered vehicle model, said vehicle shell having an underside wherein said chassis plate further comprises;
- a center chassis plate sized substantially to fit within said underside;
- a steering assembly mount having connection to a first edge of said center chassis plate, said steering assembly mount being capable of attachment to said steering assembly;
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- a rear wheel assembly mount having connection to a second edge of said center chassis plate, said rear wheel assembly mount being capable of attachment to said rear assembly.
A conversion kit for converting a non-powered vehicle model to a powered vehicle comprising:
- a chassis plate;
- a steering assembly having mountable connection to said chassis plate;
- a rear assembly having mountable connection to said chassis plate;
- means for powering the non-powered vehicle model having a mountable connection to said chassis plate;
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- means for attaching said chassis plate to a vehicle shell of the non-powered vehicle model, said vehicle shell having an underside wherein said steering assembly further comprises:
- at least one steering rod having a right end and a left end;
- a front bulkhead having mounting connection with said at least one steering rod, said means for controlling being matingly attached to said front bulkhead, said means for controlling having electrical connection with said means for powering the powered vehicle;
- a first steering arm matingly attached to said right end, said first steering arm having means for mounting a wheel;
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- a second steering arm matingly attached to said left end, said second steering arm having means for mounting a wheel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.