Three wheeler flotation conversion kit

Details Three wheeler flotation conversion kit Three wheeler flotation conversion kit

1985-09-19

1987-05-12

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Ships

Ballasting

Floats

114270, 280295, 440 11, 440 12, B63H 21175

Patent

active

046640517

ABSTRACT:
A conversion kit adapted to be retro-fitted to conventional three wheeled vehicles for floating them over water. The flotation kit includes a front frame assembly having a pair of rigid, elongated front frame members semi-permanently coupled to the front fork of the three wheeler in axial alignment with one another. A pair of front flotation devices each comprise a suitable mounting strut which is adapted to be telescopingly coaxially coupled to the front frame members. A rear frame assembly comprises a first rigid elongated rear frame strut which may be variably positioned to the vehicle, and a second lower rigid elongated frame strut which includes a central rigid portion and a pair of outer lateral portions telescopingly coaxially fitted to it. A pair of rigid rear flotation devices each include a rigid mounting strut adapted to be telescoped coaxially to the lateral portions of the second rear frame strut to secure the rear floats, whereby the flotation devices secure the three wheeler and add buoyancy in cooperation with the tires so that propulsion through water may be effectuated merely by rotation of the rear wheel. Importantly the conversion kit also includes a securing and transportation system whereby the floats, once removed, may be temporarily stored in a safe, out-of-the-way position convenient for driving the three wheeler over ground.

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