A compact electric vehicle 100 includes one set of rear wheels 102 rotatable in use by one or more electric motors, two sets of front wheels 104,106 and a steering column 108 with a single linkage steering mechanism for manoeuvring vehicle 100. Steering column 108 is moveable to switch vehicle 100 between first and second modes of operation, for example a riding mode and a walking mode. A frame 110 connects rear wheels 102 with front wheels 104, 106 and the steering mechanism. A pivot 112 engages first set 104 of front wheels in the first mode and second set 106 of front wheels in the second mode. The vehicle may be for carrying golf equipment or for parcel delivery, and may have a load capacity of 500 kg and a 2000 watt motor. The vehicle may be foldable for storage.
Compact electric vehicle with a single linkage steering mechanism and a pivot mechanism
2023-07-12
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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