Drive mechanism for vehicle

Details Drive mechanism for vehicle Drive mechanism for vehicle

1998-12-21

2000-10-17

Hurley, Kevin

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

280 11115, B62M 100

Patent

active

061319333

ABSTRACT:
A foot driven vehicle utilizing a platform. The platform is motivated on a surface utilizing a foot pedal connected to a crank. The crank further includes an endless surface which is linked to a first wheel supported to the bottom of the platform. An element which is engagable by a foot, is linked to a second wheel supported by the bottom of the platform. The element is movable to turn the second wheel for the purposes of steering. A brake is also included in the present invention for arresting the turning of the first and/or second wheels. The brake includes a flange which is also operated by the foot of the user. A ratchet may also be used in the first wheel to bias rotation of the same.

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patent: 5280935 (1994-01-01), Sobocan
patent: 5310202 (1994-05-01), Goodspeed
patent: 5927732 (1999-07-01), Snyder

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