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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 1994
Filed:
Oct. 10, 1991
Shoji Yamashita, Saitama, JP;
Shoji Motodate, Saitama, JP;
Yoshihiro Nakazawa, Saitama, JP;
Satoshi Honda, Saitama, JP;
Kenji Tamaki, Saitama, JP;
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A warning device is provided for use in an electric vehicle which includes a frame member and ground engaging wheels operative mounted relative to the frame member. An electric motor is operatively connected to the frame member and the ground engaging wheels for supplying rotational motion to the ground engaging wheels. A switch member is provided for selectively energizing the electric motor. An indicator member is provided for indicating to an operator that the electric vehicle has completed a preparing to start operation. The switch member may be a switch for operatively connecting the electric motor to a source of power. The indicator member may provide a visual display or an audible sound for warning the operator.