Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1992-07-20
1994-07-12
Mitchell, David M.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
2802881, 2802883, B62J 702
Patent
active
053281942
ABSTRACT:
A semi-recumbent bicycle allows the rider to sit on a high-backed seat elevated above a rear wheel in a semi-recumbent position with his legs extending forward and angling downward to a pedal crank assembly. The bicycle includes an elongated relatively large hollow main frame or frame member connecting a front steering assembly and front wheel at the front end of the bike to the rear wheel and the seat at the rearward end of the bike. The pedal crank assembly is positioned in the area of the steering assembly above the front wheel. The elongated main frame member has at least one large hollow area, and an access opening with attached door to render the hollow area a convenient integral lockable storage compartment for items such as tools, books, bicycle helmets, and groceries for example. The major portion of the storage compartment is positioned centrally between the front and rear wheels in order to assist in preventing heavy cargo from causing the bicycle to exhibit poor handling characteristics due to improper weight distribution.
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Mitchell David M.
Pike Andrew C.
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