Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1990-07-09
1991-12-17
Rice, Kenneth R.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
2802884, 280284, 280276, 280290, 745511, B62K 1700, B62K 2112, B62J 108
Patent
active
050729616
ABSTRACT:
An all-purpose frame 1 is provided which extends at an angle from a rear-wheel fork 5 attachable to the rear axle of a bicycle to swivelable steering connection 6 to a front-wheel 17 of the bicycle. The frame 1 can be a rectangular-tube beam 40, an I beam 42, a channel beam 44, a foam beam, a honeycomb beam or such other form of beam as provides a separation of top girders 2 and bottom girders 3 with a strucutral positioning member 4. Beam material can be ferrous alloy, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, adhered fibers, and various combinations of foamed, honeycombed or otherwise porous materials in combination with relatively solid girders. Connection of the rear-wheel fork 5 to the frame 1 can be resilient vertically for a cushioning spring effect to decrease frame-weight requirement for absorbing impact and increasing rider comfort. The front-wheel fork 7 can be provided with resilient connection for the same reasons. A bicycle pedal crank 20 can be placed on a higher frame or adjustable vertically upwards to avoid rocks and bushes in mountain riding or downwards for lower obstacles in street riding. Carrying compartments can be provided in or on the frame beam. Multiple-speed chain-drive, variable-height seating, plurality-seating, caliper brakes, various handle bars, spoked alloy wheels and other features are optional.
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Dickson Paul
Livingston Edward M.
Rice Kenneth R.
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