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US 2006/0032688 A1Published application
Reversing mechanism for motorcycles
OwnerJesse Sanchez, Richard Abeytainventors
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Abstract
A reversing mechanism is disclosed for use with motorcycles and other lightweight wheeled recreational vehicles. The reversing mechanism comprises a motorized drive gear that is configured to engage a wheel sprocket attached to the axle of a wheel, such as the drive sprocket that is part of the chain or drive belt assembly of the motorcycle.
Claims20
A reversing mechanism for wheeled vehicles, comprising:
- a drive gear configured to engage and rotate a wheel sprocket attached to the axle of a wheeled vehicle;
- a motor for rotating said drive gear when engaged with a wheel sprocket;
- an engagement device interconnected to said drive gear for selectively engaging said drive gear with a wheel sprocket;
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- actuation apparatus in communication with said motor and said engagement device to actuate engagement of said drive gear with a wheel sprocket and cause rotation of said drive gear.
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A reversing mechanism for wheeled vehicles, comprising:
- a support bracket for attachment to a motorcycle;
- a mounting plate pivotally connected to said support bracket;
- a drive gear configured to engage and rotate a wheel sprocket attached to the axle of a wheeled vehicle, said drive gear being connected to said mounting plate;
- a motor for driving said drive gear, said motor being attached to said mounting plate;
- an engagement device attached to said support bracket and said mounting plate to pivotally rotate said mounting plate relative to said support bracket;
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- actuation apparatus in communication with said motor and said engagement device to actuate engagement of said drive gear with a wheel sprocket and cause rotation of said drive gear.
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A reversing mechanism for a motorcycle, comprising:
- a motorized drive shaft;
- a drive gear driven by said motorized drive shaft and positioned to selectively engage a wheel sprocket attached to the axle of a motorcycle;
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- an engagement device positioned to selectively move said drive gear into and out of engagement with the wheel sprocket of the motorcycle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.