Vehicle suspension and drive system
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.
Claims8
An electric vehicle comprising:
- (a) a frame having a box-like structure and a top surface, the top surface being pivotably connected to the box-like structure, and the top surface including a seat which is pivotably connected thereto;
- (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.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.