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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
May. 11, 2001
Michael J. Flowers, Mantua, NJ (US);
Edward J. Hanker, Jr., Mullica Hill, NJ (US);
Edward J. Dwyer, Jr., Pittsgrove, NJ (US);
Lou Madonia, Mullica Hill, NJ (US);
Mark J. Hoskin, Mars Landing, NJ (US);
Hugh C. McCall, Wenonah, NJ (US);
Stephen Jarema, III, Newfield, NJ (US);
Electric Mobility Corporation, Sewell, NJ (US);
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.