Reconfigurable wheeled vehicle

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2006-08-11

2009-10-06

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Convertible

Occupant propelled

C280S259000, C280S007100, C280S007140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597331

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a unique convertible ride-on vehicle. The ride-on vehicle of the present invention includes at least one font wheel, at least two rear wheels mounted on a rear axle, a frame supported by the at least one front wheel and the at least two rear wheels, a torque input mechanism, a torque transfer mechanism for transferring torque from the torque input mechanism to the rear wheels. The ride-on vehicle of the present invention is convertible between a first, tricycle configuration in which the rear wheels are spaced apart on the rear axle and a second, bicycle configuration in which the rear wheels are in close proximity to each other. Finally, the present application discloses a clean, simple method and apparatus for adjusting the tension of a chain or belt utilized to drive a ride-on vehicle.

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