Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1987-06-10
1991-12-03
Hill, Mitchell J.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
280259, 280261, 280282, 2802882, B62K 1906, B62L 302, B62M 102, B62M 916
Patent
active
050694693
ABSTRACT:
Recumbent cycle (12) is supported by a pair of forward steerable wheels (16) and a single rear drivewheel (18) mounted on rear end portion of a frame structure (14) by a hub assembly (50) having an integral transmission and brake. A pair of side-mounted gimbal assemblies (170L, 170R) may be conveniently tilted laterally to steer wheels (16) in the same corresponding direction. The gimbal assemblies (170L, 170R) may be individually or in unison tilted in the forward direction to actuate the brake of hub assembly (50). Frame structure (14) includes a forward beam (34) telescopically engaged within a main beam (32) to vary the distance between a crank assembly (28) and a seat (20) to accommodate riders of different sizes.
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Maccabee Malcolm M.
Poss Glen T.
Rosengrant Brent L.
H.P.E. Corporation
Hill Mitchell J.
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