Transportation device with pivoting axle

摘要

Devices and methods of transport are disclosed. Various embodiments include structural aspects related to steering and changing the direction of conveyances including features which utilize leaning or shifting of weight as part of turning.

主权项

1. A transportation device comprising:
a platform comprising an upper ride surface the platform having a longitudinal length a forward portion and a rearward portion, the forward portion defining a first height and the rearward portion defining a second height higher than the first height; a pair of wheels adjacent the forward portion of the platform and one wheel adjacent the rearward portion; an axle extending between the pair of wheels and located in an axle mounting system coupled to the platform; wherein the axle mounting system comprises an axle bearing surface and a pivot member; a brake mechanism coupled to the platform; wherein the platform has a recess in the platform adjacent the rearward portion and the brake mechanism comprises a first brake portion extending through the recess and a second brake portion adjacent the rear wheel; wherein the pivot member creates a pivot about which the axle can pivot to turn the device and the axle bearing surface extends transversely to said length and provides a surface that supports the axle during said pivoting of the axle and turning of the device.