Cargo bicycle conversion system
OwnerScott Taylorinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to bicycles, in particular, the present disclosure provides systems and devices for converting a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle using various detachable components. The ability to convert a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle and back again confers many advantages, including eliminating the need for a separate bicycle for transporting cargo and encouraging the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation.
Claims26
A cargo bicycle conversion system for the reversible conversion of a subject bicycle into a cargo bicycle, where the subject bicycle includes a frame, a rear wheel, a bottom bracket, and a steering mechanism connected to a fork, comprising:
- a cargo conversion frame having a distal terminus configured for engagement with a nub mount receiver and a proximal terminus having at least one fork;
- at least one frame coupling component comprising a nub mount assembly configured to couple the cargo conversion frame to the nub mount receiver to the frame of the subject bicycle detachably connecting the cargo conversion frame to the subject bicycle;
- a steering adapter system comprising a functionally coupled steering assembly and fork coupling assembly functionally and fixedly coupling the fork attached to the subject bicycle to a fork attached to the proximal end of the cargo conversion frame, wherein the steering assembly comprises a functionally coupled steering arm having a steering converter flange and steering linkage, and the fork coupling assembly comprises a functionally coupled fork mount and a fork rake adjuster plate;
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- a brake adapter system comprising a brake split housing adapter configured to functionally and detachably couple a brake lever cable of the subject bicycle to a brake caliper cable attached to the cargo conversion frame.
A cargo bicycle conversion kit comprising:
- a cargo conversion frame having a nub mount receiver configured to detachably connect to a subject bicycle;
- a nub mount assembly capable of detachably connecting the cargo conversion frame to a portion of the frame of the subject bicycle;
- a steering adapter system configured to functionally and fixedly couple a fork on the subject bicycle to the at least one fork on the cargo conversion frame;
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- a brake adapter system comprising a brake split housing adapter configured to functional and detachably couple a brake lever cable of the subject bicycle to a brake caliper cable attached to the cargo conversion frame;
- wherein the cargo bicycle conversion kit facilitates the reversible conversion of the subject bicycle into a cargo bicycle.
A cargo bicycle conversion kit comprising:
- a cargo conversion frame having a nub mount receiver capable of detachably connecting to a subject bicycle;
- a nub mount assembly capable of detachably connecting the cargo conversion frame to a portion of the frame of a subject bicycle;
- a steering adapter system capable of functionally extending a steering mechanism from a handlebar of the subject bicycle to the conversion frame;
- a brake adapter system comprising a brake split housing adapter configured to functional and detachably couple a brake lever cable of the subject bicycle to a brake caliper cable attached to the cargo conversion frame;
- wherein the cargo bicycle conversion kit facilitates the reversible conversion of the subject bicycle into a cargo bicycle.
A cargo bicycle conversion system for the reversible conversion of a subject bicycle into a cargo bicycle, comprising:
- a cargo conversion frame;
- at least one frame coupling component detachably connecting the cargo conversion frame to an installed or manufactured nub mount shell;
- a steering adapter system functionally coupling a fork attached to the subject bicycle to a fork attached to the cargo conversion frame;
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- a brake adapter system comprising a brake split housing adapter configured to functional and detachably couple a brake lever cable of the subject bicycle to a brake caliper cable attached to the cargo conversion frame.
A cargo bicycle conversion system for the reversible conversion of a subject bicycle into a cargo bicycle, where the subject bicycle includes a frame, a rear wheel, a bottom bracket, and a steering mechanism connected to a fork, comprising:
- a cargo conversion frame having a distal terminus configured for engagement with a nub mount receiver and a proximal terminus having at least one fork;
- at least one frame coupling component comprising a nub mount assembly configured to couple the cargo conversion frame to the nub mount receiver to the frame of the subject bicycle detachably connecting the cargo conversion frame to the subject bicycle and configured to be adjustable to multiple widths;
- a steering adapter system comprising a functionally coupled steering assembly and fork coupling assembly functionally and fixedly coupling the fork attached to the subject bicycle to a fork attached to the proximal end of the cargo conversion frame, wherein the steering assembly comprises a functionally coupled steering arm having a steering converter flange and steering linkage, and the fork coupling assembly comprises a functionally coupled fork mount and a fork rake adjuster plate;
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- a brake adapter system comprising a brake split housing adapter configured to functionally and detachably couple a brake lever cable of the subject bicycle to a brake caliper cable attached to the cargo conversion frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.