Russell L Kaufman

US Patent:

53818709, Jan 17, 1995

Filed:

May 3, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/055330

Inventors:

Russell D. Kaufman - Junction City OR

International Classification:

A63C 1712

US Classification:

180181

Abstract:

A motorized skateboard includes a tubular frame having a first and second axle mounted in a parallel relationship about opposed ends of the frame, with a drive motor directed through a drive belt to a rear driven sprocket. An optional configuration of the invention utilizes the rear driven sprocket mounted to a constant velocity joint to permit rear steerage of the skateboard. The skateboard is arranged with pivoted front arms as required to provide for shock-absorbing suspension to the skateboard structure. The utilization of an independent front suspension is cooperative with a tapered rear roller support wheel structure to permit steerage of the organization. The independent front suspension includes frontal steering controlled by the front boot including a tie rod and spindle configuration.