Recumbent tricycle apparatus with differential brake steering

Details Recumbent tricycle apparatus with differential brake steering Recumbent tricycle apparatus with differential brake steering

1994-06-24

1996-01-16

Hurley, Kevin

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

280264, 2802881, B62K 504, B62K 508

Patent

active

054841526

ABSTRACT:
A recumbent tricycle with differential brake steering providing enhanced performance and a controllable maneuverability for use as a recreational or short-ranged commuter vehicle. The vehicle is suited to peddle power and in the alternative; small gasoline, electric or alternate fuel engine drive. This invention discloses two parallel forward leading wheels combing the braking and steering functions through the application of a differential mechanism in the drive axle. Manual brake handles on each side of the operator seat are used to brake and to steer through braking. A single caster wheel trails and has an operator controlled maneuverability dampening devise. Application of a single brake will cause the tricycle to rapidly pivot about the braked wheel without loss of energy and without the need to reduce speed to maintain stability.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4408776 (1983-10-01), Randolph et al.
patent: 4826190 (1989-05-01), Hartmann
patent: 4925202 (1990-05-01), Barker
patent: 5263732 (1993-11-01), Harmeyer

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