Motorcycle controlling sidecar for handicapped persons

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1978-07-21

1980-09-09

Silverstrim, John P.

Motor vehicles

Special wheel base

With means for changing number of supporting wheels, or for...

180210, 180DIG3, 180336, 280203, 74515E, B62K 2702, B62K 2712, B62K 2302

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042212766

ABSTRACT:
A motorcycle sidecar securely accommodates a handicapped driver seated in a wheelchair. Handlebars are mounted directly in front of the driver for steering the motorcycle. Other controls, including a throttle, a front brake lever, and a clutch lever are mounted on the handle bars. A rear brake lever and a gear shifting control are conveniently located in the sidecar for manipulation by the handicapped driver. A retractable ramp is provided for permitting the driver to roll his wheelchair into the sidecar. Brackets are provided for securely attaching the sidecar to a conventional motorcycle.

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patent: 1231163 (1917-06-01), Jaggard
patent: 1326377 (1919-12-01), Stocking
patent: 1398493 (1921-11-01), Payne
patent: 2826088 (1958-03-01), Wittick
patent: 3204791 (1965-09-01), Williams
patent: 3840085 (1974-10-01), Smith

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