Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1998-05-01
1999-07-13
Hurley, Kevin
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
280657, B62B 302
Patent
active
059215712
ABSTRACT:
A foldable frame and body for a vehicle or trailer provides a chassis, at least one frame member pivotally mounted to the chassis at a first pivot point, a hinge arm pivotally mounted to the chassis at a second pivot point and a release arm for closing the frame which is pivotally connected to the frame member at a third pivot point and to the hinge arm at a fourth pivot point such that the fourth pivot point moves toward a line between the second and third pivot points as the frame is unfolded, leveraging the frame to an open position. The foldable vehicle or trailer is lightweight and may be motorized or human-powered.
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Hurley Kevin
Zimmerli William R.
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