Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1981-01-26
1983-04-12
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
280253, 280255, 280278, 280279, B62K 2118, B62M 104
Patent
active
043795668
ABSTRACT:
An operator powered vehicle configured to be ridden by an operator in an upright or forced weight position wherein muscle force provided to pedals is augmented by the weight of the operator and by an upward force provided by the operator's arms on the handle bars. Lever-type pedal arms having an up and down motion are employed and the pedal arms are coupled to the rear wheel by one or two flexible drive cables. The cables are wrapped about the rear wheel hub in unsecured relation thereto so that the bicycle may be moved backwardly without damage to the drive cable or to the wheel. The ends of the cables are tensioned to prevent the cables from becoming unwrapped from the rear wheel hub. Means are provided to permit disassembly of the steering assembly and the front wheel from the frame to provide for ease of carrying and storage of the vehicle when it is not being used.
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Creative Motion Industries, Inc.
McGiehan Donn
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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