Abstract: A variable wheelbase personal mobility vehicle is disclosed comprising a front wheel assembly and a rear wheel assembly. A front wheel is pivotably mounted relative to the front wheel assembly for controlling the direction of movement of the personal mobility vehicle. Plural drive wheels are mounted relative to the rear wheel assembly for driving the personal mobility vehicle. A seat is connected to the rear wheel assembly for supporting an operator. A variable wheelbase mechanism varies the distance between the front wheel and the plural drive wheels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2003
Assignee:
Electric Mobility Corporation
Inventors:
Michael J. Flowers, Edward J. Hanker, Jr., Edward J. Dwyer, Jr., Lou Madonia, Mark J. Hoskin, Hugh C. McCall, Stephen Jarema, III