Mobility scooter with front wheel suspension

The mobility scooter's front wheel suspension system addresses the issue of maneuverability and stability by positioning the steering drive above the foot space, ensuring a spacious and ergonomic seating position, thus enhancing comfort and reducing tipping risks.

WO2025155193A1 Publication Date: 2025-07-24SCOOZY BV
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/NL2025/050023
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-01-16
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2025-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing mobility scooters compromise maneuverability and stability due to the need for a compact design, leading to an uncomfortable driver posture and increased risk of tipping backwards.

Method used

A mobility scooter design with a front wheel suspension system that positions the steering drive above the foot space, allowing for a spacious foot area and a comfortable seating position, while maintaining stability through a torsion spring mechanism that absorbs irregularities in the road surface.

Benefits of technology

Enhances driver comfort and reduces the risk of tipping by providing a stable, maneuverable, and ergonomic design that accommodates a comfortable seating position without compromising compactness.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a mobility scooter for individual mobility of a person, comprising a main frame, a front wheel suspension, a left front wheel and a right front wheel aside the main frame that are rotatably connected with the main frame via the front wheel suspension, a steering assembly for steering the left front wheel and the right front wheel with respect to the main frame, at least one rear wheel, a driving assembly for driving the mobility scooter in a forward driving direction by rotation of at least one of the wheels, a seat for the person on the main frame, and a foot space for positioning the person's feet therein, wherein the foot space is bound at the bottom thereof by a footrest having a surface that extends in the driving direction.
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