Personal transport vehicle
A personal transport vehicle is provided capable of staying upright without the need for a stand by incorporating tires having an advantageous design combined with an overall lowered center of gravity. The personal transport vehicle further incorporates a hub and steering assembly configured within the front wheel of the vehicle, as well as a bake and propulsion means configured within the rear wheel of the vehicle. Finally, the personal transport vehicle is capable of being folded into a compact configuration, lending itself to ease of shipment, storage and transport.
1. A two-wheeled personal transport vehicle, the two-wheeled personal transport vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a front wheel coupled to the frame, the front wheel including a generally flattened portion extending around a perimeter of the front wheel;
a rear wheel coupled to the frame in general alignment with the front wheel, the rear wheel including a generally flattened portion extending around a perimeter of the rear wheel; and
a steering assembly coupled to the front wheel and configured to control movement of the front wheel for steering the personal transport vehicle;
wherein the personal transport vehicle is self-balancing on the generally flattened portions of the front and rear wheels without use of a stand.
2. The two-wheeled personal transport vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a seat attached to the frame of the vehicle.
3. The two-wheeled personal transport vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the rear wheel further comprises a motor.
4. The two-wheeled personal transport vehicle of claim 3 , further comprising a power system electrically coupled to the motor.
5. The two-wheeled personal transport vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the power system is confined within the frame.
6. The two-wheeled personal transport vehicle of claim 4 , further comprising a charging unit electrically coupled to the power system and configured to charge the power system.
7. The two-wheeled personal transport vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a brake system affixed to the front wheel, the brake system including:
a brake disc;
a brake caliper; and
a brake pad.
8. A personal transport vehicle, comprising:
a frame;
a steering arm coupled to the frame;
a seating arm coupled to the frame;
a front wheel; and
a rear wheel;
wherein a center of gravity of the vehicle is substantially below a straight line connecting a centerline of the front wheel with a centerline of the rear wheel; and
wherein, in a folded configuration, the steering arm and the seating arm are positioned below a height of at least one of the front and rear wheels.
9. The personal transport vehicle of claim 8 , further comprising a luggage rack coupled to a luggage arm.
10. The personal transport vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the luggage arm, the steering arm and the seating arm are coupled to the front wheel.
11. The personal transport vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the front wheel comprises a rim with a first side having a first inner diameter and a second side opposite the first side having a second inner diameter, wherein the first inner diameter is greater than the second inner diameter.
12. A personal transport vehicle, comprising:
a frame;
a front wheel coupled to the frame; and
a rear wheel coupled to the frame;
wherein the front wheel comprises a rim and a tire seated on the rim, wherein an outer perimeter of a first side of the rim has a first inner diameter and an outer perimeter of a second side of the rim opposite the first side has a second inner diameter, and wherein the first inner diameter is greater than the second inner diameter.
13. The personal transport vehicle of claim 12 , wherein a center of gravity of the vehicle is substantially below a straight line connecting a centerline of the front wheel with a centerline of the rear wheel.
14. The personal transport vehicle of claim 12 , wherein in a folded configuration, a steering arm and a seating arm are positioned below a height of at least one of the front and rear wheels.
15. The personal transport vehicle of claim 12 , wherein the tire of the front wheel includes a generally flattened portion extending around a perimeter of the tire of the front wheel, and wherein a tire of the rear wheel includes a generally flattened portion extending around a perimeter of the tire of the rear wheel; and
wherein the personal transport vehicle is self-balancing on the generally flattened portions of the tires of the front and rear wheels without use of a stand.