Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1994-06-30
1996-08-13
Focarino, Margaret A.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
2802811, 280282, 280269, B62K 508
Patent
active
055449069
ABSTRACT:
An improved human powered recumbent vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a frame that comprises a central keel. The keel comprises four tubes that are spaced equidistant from a central longitudinal axis. Outrigger arms are disposed approximately halfway along the longitudinal axis of the keel and extend forwardly and outwardly therefrom. The angle that each outrigger arm forms with the keel, provides an access area that allows a rider access to the seat without having to step over any portion of the invented vehicle, for easy mounting and dismounting. Outboard ends of the arms terminate in pivotable connectors that may be provided for wheel bearing yokes. A rear section of the keel is wide enough to accommodate a wheel. The keel has a prow that terminates in a single plane, so that the vehicle can be placed on its prow for storage in an upright position, to minimize storage space. In a tricycle embodiment, a seat is secured to the top two tubes of the keel, adjacent the juncture of the arms with the keel. This improves the vehicle's balance control. The frame is fabricated using straight tubes, to provide ease of manufacture. In the tricycle embodiment, wheels are spring mounted to yokes provided at the ends of the outrigger arms. The frame is lightweight, easily adaptable to different size riders, and easy to manufacture.
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Aniello Jeffrey P.
Focarino Margaret A.
Zeender F.
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