Folding bicycle structure

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1979-09-24

1981-08-18

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

280287, B62K 1500

Patent

active

042842883

ABSTRACT:
A portable folding bicycle for compact storage in a folded position utilizes a main frame having front and rear frame sections supporting front and rear wheels and hinged together for folding and positioning the wheels into compact side-by-side relationship. A seat structure is removably attached to the rear frame section and power transmission members such as crank assemblies, sprockets and a drive chain extend between the rear frame section and the rear wheel for causing powered rotation. The front frame section has at least one frame member defining a receptacle for receipt of the front wheel upon folding, and a steering assembly affixed thereto and including upper and lower end portions. A front fork assembly is foldably mounted to the steering assembly and has at least one fork member rotatably supporting the front wheel and a connecting hinge attaching the front fork member to the lower end portion of the steering assembly for rearward and upward folding of the front fork member and the front wheel whereby the front wheel is received into the receptacle for compact storage when the bicycle is folded. A handle bar assembly is connected to the front fork member and is collapsible relative thereto.

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