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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2009
Kazushi Hamaya, Saitama, JP;
Hironori Waita, Saitama, JP;
Hiroshi Gomi, Saitama, JP;
Joonheon Shin, Saitama, JP;
Kazushi Akimoto, Saitama, JP;
Kazushi Hamaya, Saitama, JP;
Hironori Waita, Saitama, JP;
Hiroshi Gomi, Saitama, JP;
Joonheon Shin, Saitama, JP;
Kazushi Akimoto, Saitama, JP;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An inverted pendulum type vehicle () includes a lower frame incorporated with load sensor having an input portionfor receiving an external force and an upper frame () provided with a saddlefor supporting a load of a rider or a cargo and a grip handle () for enabling a user not riding the vehicle to support the vehicle (), the upper frame being connected to the lower frame via the input portion of the load sensor. Therefore, in the vehicle including the lower frame supporting a propelling unit for the vehicle and the upper frame detachably attached to the lower frame, by using a single force sensor, not only the force acting on a load support portion of the upper frame can be detected in an accurate manner, but also the force acting on the load support portion when the user is transporting the vehicle can be detected.