Three wheel recumbent vehicle

Details Three wheel recumbent vehicle Three wheel recumbent vehicle

1991-12-06

1993-11-23

Hill, Mitchell J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Occupant propelled type

280103, 2801122, 280259, 280263, 280282, 280772, B62K 502, B62K 2110, B62K 2306, B62M 106

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052637328

ABSTRACT:
A short wheel base, three wheel recumbent vehicle comprising a main frame including a plurality of tubular members assembled in truss like fashion. A single rear drive wheel driven by a multi-speed chain drive pedal crank assembly mounted on extended front frame to provide clearance for riders feet. Two front steerable wheels positioned with foreshortened wheel base are rotably mounted to the main frame and actuated by tie rods from a center pivot plate connected to a steering bar to provide short turning radius vehicle with improved steering for reduced rolling friction. Adjustable mounting location for steering push rod provides steering sensitivity adjustability. A seat mounted to the frame in front of rear drive wheel midway between the wheel base.

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