Motor vehicles – Special wheel base – Having only three wheels
Patent
1978-11-24
1980-12-09
Love, John J.
Motor vehicles
Special wheel base
Having only three wheels
180205, 180217, 280289S, 296 781, B62D 6108, B62M 704, B60J 106
Patent
active
042379954
ABSTRACT:
A three-wheeled, motor-driven, pedal-started vehicle which comprises a tubular frame supporting the wheels in triangular relationship. A seat is provided on the frame covering a trunk or receptacle relative to which the seat is pivotable in order to uncover the trunk or receptacle. A motor and pedal arrangement is provided on the frame for driving one of the wheels. A kickstand is provided to elevate this wheel selectively from the ground to facilitate the starting of the vehicle without the need for driving the weight of the same. A demountable canopy is detachably connected to the tubular frame and provides a transparent shield for the driver of the vehicle. The seat is such as to be able to accommodate the driver and at least one passenger in side by side relationship. A steering arrangement is provided having a jog therein to accommodate the offset relationship of the driver to the central axis of the vehicle when a passenger is accommodated. This steering device is also provided with an offset in order to yield to impact forces. The rearmost wheels are mounted for pivotal displacement.
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American Microcar Incorporated
Love John J.
McGiehan Donn
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