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US 12,441,423 B2Granted
Cargo cycle
OwnerJames Fitzgeraldinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of cargo cycles, particularly electric cycles for loading and delivery of cargo. There is provided a cargo cycle (10) comprising a substantially arcuate frame (11), at least one front wheel (12) pivotally mounted towards a front end of the frame, at least one rear wheel (13) pivotally mounted towards a rear end of the frame, and a propulsion drive (15), wherein the frame defines a cargo storage area located under the frame (11) and between the front (12) and rear wheels (13).
Claims14
A cargo cycle comprising:
- a substantially arcuate frame which is hollow in section,
- at least one front wheel pivotally mounted towards a front end of the frame,
- at least one rear wheel pivotally mounted towards a rear end of the frame, a propulsion drive,
- wherein the frame defines a cargo storage area suspended under the frame and between the front and rear wheels;
- the cargo cycle further comprising a rear lifting mechanism housed in an open end of the rear section of the frame, and a front lifting mechanism housed in an open end of the front end of the frame;
- wherein the rear and front lifting mechanisms are adapted to engage with corresponding connecting points on a cargo container and raise the cargo container from the ground and into a transit position within the frame.
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