Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-18
2001-02-27
Johnson, Brain L. (Department: 3618)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
C280S292000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193252
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a trailing rod assembly for coupling a baby carrier, e.g., a stroller, to a bicycle.
2. Description of the Related Art
Bicycles are often used for both sporting and recreation. A baby carrier may be trailed to the bicycle by a trailing rod assembly such that the baby may have fun together with parents. Nevertheless, the existing trailing rod assembly merely provides a point connection between the baby carrier and the bicycle and thus provides poor safety. In addition, the front wheel of the baby carrier that is removed for trailing purpose cannot be carried along with the baby carrier trailed by the bicycle. As a result, it is impossible to push the baby carrier when the bicycle reaches the destination.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a trailing rod assembly for coupling front ends of two lower beams of a baby carrier to a bicycle chain stay, thereby providing a reliable connection. The trailing rod assembly includes a front coupler for securely connecting a front end of a rod of the trailing rod assembly to the bicycle chain stay. The trailing rod assembly further includes a rear coupler for securely connecting the front ends of the two lower beams of the baby carrier to a rear end of the rod. Thus, double positioning effect is obtained to ensure safety.
It is a secondary object of the present invention to provide a trailing rod assembly that includes a wheel seat for retaining the front wheel of the baby carrier in place. The front wheel of the baby carrier is thus carried along with the baby carrier trailed by the bicycle for convenient use.
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Johnson Brain L.
Lerner Avraham H.
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