MANEUVERABLE MOTORIZED PERSONALLY OPERATED VEHICLE

摘要

A scooter has two ground engaging rear wheels connected to a frame and configured to support the frame. A ground engaging front drive wheel is also connected to the frame and mounted for rotation about a vertical axis so that the front wheel is a steerable wheel. A drive motor is connected to the front wheel to drive the scooter. The front drive wheel is set well back from the front of the scooter for increased maneuverability. A steering hub is connected to the frame and configured to rotatably support a tiller assembly, wherein the steering hub is forward of and spaced apart from the front wheel. A mechanism can be provided to distribute some of the weight of the vehicle away from the rear wheels and onto rear anti-tip wheels for improved traction on inclined surfaces.