Abstract: A truck includes a base plate, a hanger, a kingpin, and a bushing assembly. The base plate includes a coupling portion and a contact portion. The kingpin is disposed within a portion of the hanger to rotatably couple the hanger to the base plate. The bushing assembly includes at least one bushing disposed in a recess of the contact portion and in contact with the hanger. The bushing assembly including a bushing adjustment coupled to at least one of the base plate or the hanger and configured to selectively engage the at least one bushing to transition the bushing assembly between a first configuration in which the at least one bushing exerts a first force in response to rotation of the hanger and a second configuration in which the at least one bushing exerts a second force different from the first force in response to rotation of the hanger.

Abstract: A moving wheel platform that minimizes wheel interactions with noncontinuous and uneven surfaces. The platform provides rotation-inhibiting structures onto or into the moving wheel platforms that aids with eliminating wheel bite.

Abstract: A multi-wheel truck that minimizes wheel interactions with discontinuous and uneven surfaces. The truck provides a suspension system that absorbs impact force caused by uneven surfaces and a unique attack angle that allows obstacles to be traversed when approached from a wide range of angles.

Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.

Abstract: Various powered personal mobility vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle can include a deck having a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a neck portion. A front swivel wheel assembly and a rear swivel wheel assembly can be connected with the deck. In some embodiments, the front swivel wheel assembly comprises a motor.

Abstract: A truck having configured to couple with a deck. The truck including a base and a hanger. The hanger disposed within a hanger aperture of the base. The hanger rotatably coupled with the base by a pivot assembly. The rotation of the hanger with respect to the base controlled by a compression assembly.

Abstract: A caster board can include a front platform, a rear platform, and at least two neck sections extending between the front platform and the rear platform. The neck sections can serve as a torsion element allowing twisting of the front platform relative to the rear platform. An aperture between the neck sections can be configured to receive an insert. The insert can alter a structural characteristic of the caster board, such as the torsional stiffness of the caster board.

Abstract: A skateboard includes a deck, at least a front wheel set and a rear wheel set. The front wheel set, which is arranged at a bottom of the deck at a position close to a front end thereof, includes at least one rigid and rotatable front wheel frame and at least two front wheels. The rear wheel set, which is arranged at a bottom of the deck at a position close to the rear end thereof, includes at least one rigid and non-rotatable rear wheel frame and at least two rear wheels. The outer side of the wheel is circular or arc-shaped. The structure of the skateboard allows the user to change a center of gravity and to lift the sides of the board with foot, so as to only rely on the outer arc of the left or right front and rear wheels to slide, while the rotatable front wheel frame in the left or right side may still be utilized for rotating in the forward direction, which allows a skateboard experience of forward or changing the travelling direction.

Abstract: A composite panel structure has opposing outer walls or surfaces and a core comprising a plurality of ribs extending between and connected to the outer walls and defining chambers which are filled with expanding foams, non-expanding foams, gases, or a combination thereof. The outer panel surfaces and internal chamber walls or ribs are made of woven or non-woven fibrous material impregnated with one or more resins. The panel structure may be used for making a variety of products including sports equipment such as sports paddles, surfboards, kite boards, skateboards, wakeboards, as well as construction panels for walls, ceilings or floors, display panels, panels for the vehicle industry, furniture, and other structures requiring high strength to weight properties.

Abstract: A multi-wheel truck that minimizes wheel interactions with discontinuous and uneven surfaces. The truck provides a suspension system that absorbs impact force caused by uneven surfaces and a unique attack angle that allows obstacles to be traversed when approached from a wide range of angles.

Abstract: A truck includes a base plate, a hanger, a kingpin, and a bushing assembly. The base plate includes a coupling portion and a contact portion. The kingpin is disposed within a portion of the hanger to rotatably couple the hanger to the base plate. The bushing assembly includes at least one bushing disposed in a recess of the contact portion and in contact with the hanger. The bushing assembly including a bushing adjustment coupled to at least one of the base plate or the hanger and configured to selectively engage the at least one bushing to transition the bushing assembly between a first configuration in which the at least one bushing exerts a first force in response to rotation of the hanger and a second configuration in which the at least one bushing exerts a second force different from the first force in response to rotation of the hanger.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a drift scooter, including: handlebars operatively coupled to a front wheel and mounted from a scooter body; first and second legs extending from the scooter body; first and second castered rear wheels mounted from the respective first and second legs; and first and second foot platforms operatively coupled with the respective first and second castered rear wheels wherein the first and second foot platforms pivot. The first and second rear wheels are adjusted in response to pivoting of the respective first and second foot platforms.

Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle or scooter includes a least one swivel caster wheel supported at the rear of the scooter. The scooter has a body that includes a deck and a handlebar assembly. The scooter includes at least one front wheel with the deck extending between the at least one front wheel and the at least one swivel wheel. The scooter can also include an angled rear portion supporting a rear swivel caster wheel such that the pivot axis of the swivel wheel is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck. Embodiments of the scooter also include a swivel braking assembly configured to apply a braking force to the at least one swivel wheel.

Abstract: Provided is an electric scooter with a top-swappable battery. In some embodiments, the electric scooter a frame having an opening, and a removable deck assembly disposed in the opening, the removable deck assembly comprising a deck having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a battery pack attached to the lower surface of the deck.

Abstract: A motorized skateboard has a maneuverable rear truck. The riding platform on which the user stands includes a rotatable steering platform that the rider can step on with his rear foot. In the nominal position the steering platform extends slightly above the rest of the riding platform and is locked from rotating. When a user steps on the steering platform, the steering platform gets pushed downward against a spring. The downward movement causes a wedge to force apart two pawl level arms, thus disengaging respective pawls from a ratchet thereby unlocking the steering. In this position the steering platform is rotationally coupled to the rear truck through two spur gears acting in serial such that as the user pivots his foot clockwise, the rear truck turns counterclockwise, and vice versa. The result is a steering motion that is similar to turning a snowboard.

Abstract: A skateboard axle assembly is described, having a connection plate for mounting the axle assembly to a skateboard deck and a wheel axle. The wheel axle has two ends, to each of which a wheel can be mounted. The wheel axle is movably coupled to the connection plate by two articulated arms. In addition, a skateboard having at least one skateboard axle assembly is described.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to an electric skateboard. The electric skateboard may include a deck, at least a rechargeable battery pack, a control module, and a communications module, a pair of trucks mounted to the deck, a plurality of wheels mounted on axles of the trucks; and one or more motors installed in one or more of the plurality of wheels for propelling the electric skateboard. The deck may include a front end, a rear end, a top plate. The rechargeable battery pack, control module, and communications module may be enclosed in an enclosure attached to the deck.

Abstract: Among others, the present invention provides electric scooters each including a vertical tube, a handle bar element, a platform configured to support a rider, at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel, an electric motor configured to provide a mechanical power to at least one of the front and rear wheels, and a battery housing configured to removably receive and hold one or more battery packs. The one or more battery packs are configured to power the electric scooter, and at least one battery pack is capable of being used as a power supply of an electric power or gardening tool.

Abstract: A removeable cover for a skateboard and a method for covering a skateboard. A removeable cover is securely affixed to a board including a stretchable top piece, a first side piece and a second side piece, wherein the first and the second side pieces are rigid or semi-rigid. A method for covering a board with a removable cover, the steps including placing a top piece on a top of a deck of a board, placing a first side piece around a side of the deck of the board, stretching the top piece across the deck of the board, and affixing a second side piece to an opposite side of the deck.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a self-balancing scooter, including a scooter body. The scooter body includes: an upper shell, a middle shell, a lower shell, pedals and bottom plates. The upper shell includes a first upper shell and a second upper shell. The middle shell includes a first middle shell and a second middle shell. The lower shell includes a first lower shell and a second lower shell. The middle shell is located between the upper shell and the lower shell. Two bottom plates are disposed on bottoms of the first lower shell and the second lower shell respectively. The bottom plates are disposed correspondingly to fixing positions of the controller and the power supply. The bottom plates are configured to adapt to sizes of the controller and the power supply.

Abstract: A foot-deck-based vehicle having an adjustable steering characteristic is provided. The foot-deck-based vehicle has a foot-deck with a front end, a rear end, and at least one rear wheel proximal to the rear end. A front wheel assembly is coupled to the foot-deck proximal to the front end to pivot relative to the foot-deck about a front wheel assembly pivot axis that is at an acute angle to a vertical axis when the foot-deck-based vehicle is upright. The front wheel assembly includes at least one front wheel rotatably coupled to a front wheel support. A steering characteristic adjustment structure adjustably controls a steering characteristic of the foot-deck-based vehicle.

Abstract: Continuous or discontinuous steering responses for a lean-to-steer device can be provided by controlling the steering angle of at least one wheel by a steering motor that is operated by a controller. The controller receives signals from a tilt sensor to calculate an appropriate steering angle for the at least one wheel. When a speed sensor is also provided, the controller can calculate a steering angle to match the curve radius of motion to the pendulum angle corresponding to the indicated speed and tilt.

Abstract: A motorized walker that employs a wide angle triangular track suspension system on both sides with an elevated drive sprocket and a deployable self-balancing stand-on platform suspended from the axle of the drive sprocket that the user may use or not, depending on their walking comfort level. With or without the platform deployed the walker with track system is capable of overcoming large obstacles and steep inclines, for rough terrain applications, where a relatively large pivot angle is needed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle having a frame (1) comprising a front head tube (3) that defines a front steering axle (13) and on which a front fork steerer tube (5) having a front wheel fork (7) that receives a front wheel (8), and a steering link (15) on which a handlebar (11) is arranged, is rotatably mounted, and a rear head tube (4) that defines a rear steering axle (14) and on which a rear fork steerer tube (6) having a rear wheel fork (9) that receives a rear wheel (10) is rotatably mounted, wherein the rear fork steerer tube is connected to the front fork steerer tube (5) via a coupling arrangement (12) and is rotatable in dependence of the rotation angle of the front fork steerer tube (5) and the front steering axle (13) and the rear steering axle (14) are inclined toward each other and intersect underneath the handlebar (16).

Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.

Abstract: Method and apparatus directed to cushioned traction pads for self-balancing vehicles. The method and apparatus is comprised of a front cushioned traction pad that has a top surface and a bottom surface; attaching the bottom surface of the front cushioned traction pad to a first deck portion disposed at a first end of a frame, the top surface of the front cushioned traction pad configured to receive a left or right foot of a rider; selecting a rear cushioned traction pad that has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the rear cushioned traction pad further has a rear kicktail extending integrally upwardly and rearwardly. The method and apparatus further include attaching the bottom surface of the rear cushioned traction pad to a second deck portion disposed at a second end of the frame for receiving the left or right foot of a rider.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle, comprising a vehicle body, in particular a self-supporting vehicle body, wherein the vehicle comprises at least one drive which can be supplied by an energy store; and has a front wheel axle and a rear wheel axle.

Abstract: A bifurcated truck in a laterally-sliding board wheel assembly enables the “freeboard” to seamlessly transition from “carving”—as associated with a traditional skateboard—to new omnidirectional motions, in which the board can easy travel forward, backwards, sideways or in any other directional combination. The wheel assembly of this invention employs a bifurcated truck system having two independent suspension arms, both operating independently from one another and from the board's castering wheels. The wheel assemblies are mirrored at each longitudinal end of the board, resulting in the board's ability to carve, slide or skid—and easily transition back and forth among each of these modes—providing the rider a sense of stability and freedom commonly associated only with snowboarding.

Abstract: A skateboard has a platform that extends longitudinally from a first end to a second end, the first and second ends being separated by a central portion. The platform body is formed so that the platform is laterally planar, and longitudinally bent upwardly at the first end, and bent downwardly at the second end, relative to the central portion. A first truck mounting structure is provided adjacent the first end, and a second truck mounting structure is provided adjacent the second end.

Abstract: Provided is a ball skate sole structure which can be customized for each individual or each sport. This ball skate sole structure includes: a base plate having a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes; at least one ball roller member, the at least one ball roller member being disposed in the first hole selected from among the plurality of first holes; and at least one brake member, the at least one brake member being disposed in the second hole selected from among the plurality of second holes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to longboard-skateboards and longboard-skateboard conversion kits, and methods for converting a snowboard to a skateboard. A skateboard of exceptionally long length combining properties of a snowboard and a skateboard with additional support provides a unique ride. A longboard-skateboard conversion kit includes: a board from either a new or reclaimed source, skateboard truck assemblies, one or more support structure(s) made of one or more of various firm but flexible materials whose properties allow the support structure to rebound and return to a predetermined state or shape and having the necessary properties to provide added stability to a skateboard deck or snowboard's flexible nature in the form of suspension, thereby controlling the board's shape and deflecting the weight of the user operating the longboard-skateboard, and thereby equalizing the downward force put upon it and reducing unwanted vibrations from normal use on less than perfectly flat terrain.

Abstract: A steering apparatus of a small mobility is provided. The steering apparatus is applied to one of a front wheel portion and a rear wheel portion connected to a body thereof. The apparatus includes a main link member that is connected to the body through a plurality of main link arms to move left and right casters in the forward and backward directions due to link movement of the main link arms when the body center of gravity is moved to the left and right directions. A sub link member is connected to the caster through a hub shaft when connected to the main link member through a plurality of sub link arms and changes a steering angle of the left and right casters moved by the main link member through link movement of the respective sub link arm.

Abstract: A bifurcated truck in a laterally-sliding board wheel assembly enables the “freeboard” to seamlessly transition from “carving”—as associated with a traditional skateboard—to new omnidirectional motions, in which the board can easy travel forward, backwards, sideways or in any other directional combination. The wheel assembly of this invention employs a bifurcated truck system having two independent suspension arms, both operating independently from one another and from the board's castering wheels. The wheel assemblies are mirrored at each longitudinal end of the board, resulting in the board's ability to carve, slide or skid—and easily transition back and forth among each of these modes—providing the rider a sense of stability and freedom commonly associated only with snowboarding.

Abstract: A locomotion device on castors including: at least one castor mechanically connected to a sole to roll along a ground, the castor being mounted to rotate about an axis of rolling parallel to a plane of the sole and also about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the plane of the sole; a controllable electromechanical braking device configured to apply a braking torque to the castor that varies according to a braking command received; an inertial unit configured to measure a physical parameter indicative of a steering angle; and a central processing unit programmed to establish the braking command according to the physical parameter measured by the inertial unit and to transmit the established braking command to the braking device to apply to the castor a braking torque that varies according to the steering angle.

Abstract: A leisure sports scooter comprises a scooter body, wheels and a handlebar. A folding mechanism is arranged between the handlebar and the scooter body. According to the folding mechanism, a hinge-connection section is arranged at the lower end of the handlebar and connected to a connection base through a rotary shaft. The hinge-connection section is a handlebar joint fixed to the lower end of the handlebar or is a lower handlebar section integrated with the handlebar. The rotary shaft is positioned on the connection base. The handlebar can move vertically relative to the rotary shaft. A matched positioning mechanism is arranged between the handlebar and the connection base. When the handlebar moves to a first position, the handlebar and the connection base are positioned, and the positioning mechanism stops the handlebar from rotating. When the handlebar moves to a second position, the handlebar is rotated around the rotary shaft to be folded or unfolded.

Abstract: A human-machine interactive motion apparatus includes a first frame and a second frame rotatable relative to each other; a rotating mechanism disposed between the first frame and the second frame to rotatably connect the first frame to the second frame; a rotation stop member fixed on at least one of the first frame and the second frame; and a function extension member rotatably connected to the rotation stop member; wherein the function extension member is connected to the rotation stop member having a limitation of a rotation angle of the function extension member relative to the at least one of the first frame and the second frame.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a roller skate with a single wheel comprising a wheel (2110, 2120); a connection means (230) configured so as to allow the connection of a shoe (S); characterized in that the wheel is made up of a first circular element (2110) and a second circular element (2120), inside the first circular element, between which a rolling element (2130) is arranged, configured so as to facilitate the relative movement of the first circular element (2110) with respect to the second circular element (2120); and in that the connection means (230) is connected to the second circular element (2120) and is configured so as to position the shoe (S) at least partially inside the first circular element, preferably in an orientable manner according to any direction with respect to the second circular element (2120).

Abstract: A powered skateboard having a skateboard deck formed from a blank core. The skateboard deck has a top surface for supporting a rider of the powered skateboard and a bottom surface configured to facilitate engagement with one or more skateboard trucks. The skateboard deck can include a well in the top surface of the skateboard deck. The well can be adapted to store one of more components of the powered skateboard.

Abstract: A scooter comprises a main frame, a handle bar arranged in front of the main frame and extending upward, a handle mounted at the upper end of the handle bar, and a front wheel and a rear wheel arranged below the main frame, the main frame including a connecting seat in the front thereof used for connecting with the handle bar, and a connecting bar extending backward from the connecting seat, with the connecting bar provided on the left and right sides with a left pedal and a right pedal extending outward, respectively. While pedaling, a pedaler alternatively pedals on the left and right pedals with both feet, which changes the traditional way of pedaling with one foot in the front and the other in the rear, and has better stability and higher pedaling speed.

Abstract: The skateboard capable of providing the self-propulsive force includes: a board main body; a center rotation portion which allows a user of the skateboard to change a direction of the skateboard with one foot put thereon; a first footrest portion which is provided on one side of the board main body with respect to the center portion and moves the board main body through a left and right reciprocating movement of the footrest; a second footrest portion which is provided on the other side of the board main body with respect to the center portion and moves the board main body through a left/right reciprocating movement of the footrest; and an elastic guide portion which is provided between the board main body and the wheel assemblies and guides left/right reciprocating movements of the support members.

Abstract: A recreational sports board includes an engraved upper surface providing an attractive detailed image having recessed portions with sufficient depth so as to also provide a suitable grip surface for the rider's feet. A depth of the recessed portions may vary across the board from one location to another location relative to the top side of the board.

Abstract: A wheeled system for engagement with a surfboard is provided. Wheeled mounting plates removably engageable with a bottom surface of a surfboard, allow a rider to ride on support surfaces such as the sidewalk, and to remove the wheeled mounting plates to employ the surfboard in the water. The wheeled mounting plates may be retrofitted to existing boards with an elastic or mechanical engagement, or provided in combination with a surfboard.

Abstract: The device pertains to providing a vertically compliant rear truck for a skateboard. This truck provides a truck axle which allows only a single vertical compliance and a single rotational compliance. This provides stability a high speeds and compliance for steering and “pumping” the skateboard.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous skateboard assemblies (e.g., advantageous skateboard mounting member assemblies). More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous adjustable mounting members/assemblies for skateboards and related methods of use. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for adjustable, movable, slideable, rotatable, interchangeable and/or removable mounting members/assemblies for skateboards. The skateboard mounting member assemblies typically include a contoured or shaped top surface (e.g., ergonomically curved, shaped and/or contoured top surface), each contoured/shaped top surface configured and dimensioned to provide the user/rider an advantageous surface that a user/rider can position a foot (or feet) onto/over during use (e.g., a surface that a user/rider can utilize to place or position a foot directly onto/above, with the bottom side of the user's foot contacting the contoured top surface of the mounting member assembly).

Abstract: A skateboard truck (200, 300), including a hanger (102?, 102??) carrying an axle (104), and a baseplate (108?, 108??). The axle holds a pair of wheels, which are steered in unison by the axle. The baseplate is coupled to the hanger to permit hanger rotation about a dynamic hanger rotation axis (138?). A static mechanism (202, 302) enforces a static pivot point at a locus (111, 109?) through which the dynamic hanger rotation axis passes during turning operation. Also, a dynamic mechanism (204, 402) causes the dynamic hanger rotation axis to pass through a plurality of dynamic hanger pivot points during that turning operation. Roll of the baseplate about a skateboard roll axis (152) is operable to cause a steering rotation of the axle, and also changes the action angle (150) of the truck.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a board on which a user rides and enjoys riding for exercise and leisure purposes and, more particularly, to a reflective light-emitting board which allows various decorations for enjoyment and safety at night. The disclosure includes a transparent plate (100) having a form of plate and including reflective holes (110) formed therein, and light-emitting elements (10) for irradiating the plate (100), wherein light emitted from the light-emitting elements (10) are reflected by the reflective holes (110) thus providing the board with a visually attractive appearance.

Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle or scooter includes a least one swivel caster wheel supported at the rear of the scooter. The scooter has a body that includes a deck and a handlebar assembly. The scooter includes at least one front wheel with the deck extending between the at least one front wheel and the at least one swivel wheel. The scooter can also include an angled rear portion supporting a rear swivel caster wheel such that the pivot axis of the swivel wheel is inclined with respect to the top surface of the deck. Embodiments of the scooter also include a swivel braking assembly configured to apply a braking force to the at least one swivel wheel.

Abstract: A skateboard including a pair of trucks, a plurality of wheels mounted on axles of the trucks, a frame assembly, and a board mounted and attached to the frame assembly. The trucks can be mounted to the frame assembly and board.

Abstract: A vehicle for infants includes a footboard, a chassis with front and rear chassis supports, two front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a bar extending vertically from the front chassis support, a handle extending from the bar to be gripped by the vehicle's user, and optionally a removable seat. The vehicle is steered by the user's particular application of weight applied to the footboard in which the application of more weight to one side of the footboard (or the shifting of weight) causes the front wheels of the vehicle to steer the vehicle in the direction of that side.

Abstract: A rider-controllable skimboard includes a planar board having a top surface and a connection mechanism mounted to the top surface and proximate a nose of the planar board. The connection mechanism has a vertical pivoting mechanism and a lateral pivoting mechanism. The skimboard further includes a handle mechanism connected with the vertical pivoting mechanism and the lateral pivoting mechanism of the connection mechanism for respective limited vertical pivoting and lateral pivoting of the handle relative to the planar board. The handle mechanism has a length of 80 to 120 percent of a length of the board, such that in a non-pivoted position a handgrip connected with the handle mechanism is positioned within 20 percent of the length of the board from the tail, and such that the limited vertical pivoting of the handle by the rider positions the upper stem portion substantially horizontal and proximate the rider's waist.