Pivot assembly for ride-on device

Abstract

A user powered ride-on device and assemblies to facilitate ride-on device reconfiguration.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 ) A ride-on device comprising; the following:
 a deck;   a pivot assembly;   a front axle assembly;   a rear axle assembly;   a steering column;   at least one of the following:   said deck defines a recess;   said pivot assembly mounted to a forward portion of the said deck for rotation;   said front axle assembly is mounted to the said pivot assembly for synchronized movement and/or includes one or more wheels;   said rear axle assembly is mounted to the deck at a rearward portion;   said steering column is mounted to the said pivot assembly and/or sized for storage within the recess;   said steering column and said pivot assembly are arranged with one another such that the said steering column may selectively rotate with the said front axle or pivot between at least an upright and stowed position;   said steering column and said pivot assembly are arranged with one another such that the steering column may selectively rotate with the front axle or pivot between at least an upright and stowed position;   
     
     
         2 ) The invention of claim I additional comprising at least one of the following:
 said deck defines an aperture;   said pivot assembly is mounted to a forward portion of the said deck for rotation and/or including a base sized for rotation within the aperture and a cap mounted to the said base and defining a cutout;   said front axle assembly mounted to the said base of the said pivot assembly;   said rear axle assembly is mounted to a rearward portion of the said deck;   said steering column is mounted to the said pivot assembly and/or sized for storage within the said recess;   the said pivot assembly and said deck are arranged with one another such that rotation of the said steering column directs rotation of the said front axle assembly,   said steering column and said pivot assembly are arranged with one another such that the said steering column may selectively rotate with the said front axle or pivot between at least an upright and stowed position;   the said pivot assembly mounted to the said deck for rotation and include said front axle secured thereto;   said steering column is mounted to the said pivot assembly, and/or sized for storage within the said recess, and/or including removable handles;   a pair of brackets or said pair of brackets also being mounted to a lower side of the said deck and/or each sized to receive one of the said removable handles.   If present, the said aperture is sized to receive said pivot assembly;   the said pivot assembly arranged with the said deck and within the said aperture such that the said pivot assembly can rotate;   the said front axle assembly is mounted to the said pivot assembly such that the said front axle assembly and the said pivot assembly rotate together;   the said steering column is mounted to the said pivot assembly such that the said steering column and the said pivot assembly rotate together;   having a handle bar assembly is mounted to the steering column;   if present said handle bar assembly includes a pair of removable handles;   having pair of brackets mounted to a lower side of the deck;   if present the said pair of brackets are sized to receive one of the said removable handles,   the said steering column is mounted to the pivot assembly for pivotal movement;   if present the said recess is sized to receive the steering column;   the pivot assembly comprises of a base member, a first O-ring, a second O-ring, a middle member, and an upper member.   If present, the said base member is to be mounted to the front axle assembly.   If present, the said first O-ring is disposed between the said base member and the said deck;   If present, the said first O-ring includes a series of ball bearings to assist in facilitating rotational movement of the said base member and the said front axle;   If present, the said second O-ring is disposed between the said middle member and the said deck;   If present the said second O-ring may include a series of ball bearings to assist in facilitating rotational movement of the said middle member and components secured thereto, such as the said steering column;   If present, the said base member and the said middle member are arranged with one another to rotate together such that the rotation of the said steering directs rotation of the first axle assembly;   A lower portion of the said steering column is mounted to the said middle member for pivotal movement;   If present, the said lower portion is disposed within the region of the said middle member,   If present, the said upper member is mounted to the said deck to assist in retaining the lower portion of the said steering column within the region of the said middle member;   If present, the said upper member defines a cutout sized to accommodate pivotal movement of the said steering column;   If present, the removable handles are removed from the said handle bar assembly;   If present, the said steering column pivots downward from the upright position into the said recess in the stowed position;   Said steering column can be stowed.   
     
     
         3 ) The invention of  claim 2  wherein in the stowed position, the said steering column prevents rotation of the front axle. 
     
     
         4 ) The invention of  claim 2  wherein when the said steering column is in the stowed position, the ride-on device may operate as a skateboard. 
     
     
         5 ) The invention of  claim 2  wherein when the said steering column is in the upright position, the ride-on device may operate as a scooter. 
     
     
         6 ) The invention of  claim 2  wherein when the said steering column is in the upright position, the said steering column directs rotation of the front axle assembly. 
     
     
         7 ) The invention of claim I wherein said steering column can be stowed. 
     
     
         8 ) The invention of claim I wherein said ride-on is a scooter or skateboard. 
     
     
         9 ) The invention of  claim 2  wherein a portion of said handle bar assembly if present is stylized as at least one of the following in part or in whole: character, animal, thing, vehicle, monster, plane, boat, rocket, costume or costume part or costume accessory, body parts, eyes, face, head, hair, beard, ears, mouth, alien, monster, fish, tree, rock, planet, character, personality or celebrity image or likeness, car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, cell, place, building, location, brand, brand name, logo, image, product, invention, creation, or the like.