Recumbent vehicle

Details Recumbent vehicle Recumbent vehicle

1985-03-01

1986-10-21

Love, John J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

280261, 280279, 474146, B62M 102, B62K 300

Patent

active

046181601

ABSTRACT:
A recumbent vehicle having a frame which includes an elongate tubular support adapted to substantially entirely enclose within its interior the vehicle's primary drive mechanism thereby eliminating risk of rider entanglement. Other features of recumbent vehicles according to the invention include a steering assembly including handlebars selectively positionable along the frame and diametrically interconnected by steering cable means to a front fork selectively positionable along the frame and rotatably supporting a front wheel providing for nearly 90.degree. steering movement of the front wheel, and a seat selectively positionable along the frame to accommodate various size riders and adapted to support a rider without the need for complicated seat bracing apparatus.

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Gross, et al., "The Aerodynamics of Human-Powered Land Vehicles" Scientific American 24916: 142-152 (Dec., 1983).
Ninth Annual International Human Powered Speed Championships Sep. 30-Oct. 2, 1983, Indianapolis, program.
10th Annual International Human Powered Speed Championships Sep. 27-30, 1984, Indianapolis, program.
J. Holshua "Pedal Power: High Speeds Achieved", New York Times, Feb. 28, 1984, pp. 19-20.

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