# US 2016/0355230 A1 · Foldable tricycle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2016/0355230 A1 - Document ID: US20160355230A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/170,413 - Filed: 2016-06-01 - Published: 2016-12-08 - Earliest claimed: 2015-06-02 - Assignees: Radio Flyer Inc. - Applicants: Radio Flyer Inc. - Inventors: Jason Fitzwater; Collin Ostergaard - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160355230A1 ## CPC - B62K 15/006: {the frame being foldable} - B62B 7/042: {Steering devices} - B62B 7/044: {three wheeled} - B62B 7/08: in the direction of, or at right angles to, the wheel axis - B62B 9/102: {characterized by details of the seat} - B62B 9/14: {Equipment protecting from environmental influences, e.g.} Hoods; Weather screens; Cat nets - B62B 9/20: Handle bars; Handles - B62B 9/245: {Removable front guards, e.g. with a tray} - B62B 9/26: Securing devices for bags or toys {; Arrangements of racks, bins, trays or other devices for transporting articles} - B62J 17/08: Hoods protecting the rider - B62K 9/02: Tricycles - B62M 1/38: for directly driving the wheel axle - B62J 25/06: Bar-type foot rests - B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE - B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M) - B62J: CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS - B62M: RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR {SINGLE-TRACK} CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of transmissions in vehicles in general B60K; transmission elements per se F16) ## Abstract A tricycle is provided having a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly pivotally connected to the front frame assembly, and a release assembly connected to both the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly to secure the rear frame assembly to the front frame assembly in a use position and alternately in a storage position. The release assembly is moveable to allow for transitioning the rear frame assembly to the storage position from the use position. A foot rest is connected to the tricycle and is also moveable between a use position and a storage position. The tricycle also has a restraint hoop and a canopy, and quick release mechanisms to removably secure the restraint hoop and the canopy to the tricycle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tricycle comprising: a front frame assembly having a main frame tube, a front fork, a front wheel rotatably connected to the front fork, a seat connected to the main frame tube, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the fork to allow for steering of the tricycle, wherein the front fork and front wheel support a forward portion of the front frame assembly; a rear frame assembly pivotally connected to the main frame tube adjacent a rear portion of the front frame assembly to support the rear portion of the front frame assembly, the rear frame assembly having two wheels, a first rear frame support member on one side of the main frame tube, a second rear frame support member on an opposing side of the main frame tube, and a pivot shaft connecting the first and second rear frame support members and extending through the main frame tube; and, a release assembly connected to both the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly to secure the rear frame assembly to the front frame assembly in a use position, the release assembly being moveable to allow for transitioning the rear frame assembly to a storage position and for securing the rear frame assembly in the storage position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tricycle of claim 1, further comprising a receiver connected to the main frame tube at the rear portion of the front frame assembly, and a steer handle removably connected to the receiver. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The tricycle of claim 2, further comprising a steer mechanism connecting the front fork with the steer handle to rotate the front fork with rotation of the steer handle, the steer mechanism extending through the main frame tube. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The tricycle of claim 2, wherein the steer handle can remain connected to the front frame assembly as the rear frame assembly is transitioned to and retained in the storage position from the use position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The tricycle of claim 2, wherein the steer handle comprises an upper component and a lower component, the upper component being slidable with respect to the lower component to adjust a length of the steer handle. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The foldable tricycle of claim 1, wherein the release assembly comprises a plate secured to the pivot shaft, the plate having a use notch and a storage notch, and an engagement lever that is pivotally connected to the main frame tube and that can be releasably positioned to have a portion of the engagement lever alternately engaging the use notch and the storage notch. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The foldable tricycle of claim 6, wherein the release assembly further comprises a pivot bracket that retains a pivot pin, the pivot pin passing through an aperture in the engagement lever to pivotally secure the engagement lever to the pivot bracket. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The tricycle of claim 6, further comprising a biasing member engaging the engagement lever to bias the engagement lever toward the plate to retain the engagement lever in one of the use notch and storage notch. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The tricycle of claim 1, further comprising a restraint hoop and a canopy connected to the seat, the tricycle adapted to transition from the use position to the storage position when the restraint hoop and canopy are connected to the seat. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The tricycle of claim 9, further comprising quick release mechanisms connecting the canopy to the seat and the restraint hoop to the seat. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The tricycle of claim 1, further comprising a footrest assembly connected to the tricycle, the footrest assembly comprising a footrest support member having a footrest, a mounting member extending from the tricycle, the mounting member having a footrest use receiver and a footrest storage receiver, and a biased footrest button connected to a footrest pin, the footrest pin adapted to be biased to selectively engage one of the footrest use receiver and the footrest storage receiver of the mounting member, wherein the footrest support member is rotatably attached to the mounting member, and wherein movement of the footrest button by a user causes the footrest pin to disengage from the mounting member to allow the footrest support member to rotate with respect to the plate. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The tricycle of claim 11, wherein the footrest is connected to the rear frame assembly and rotates with the rear frame assembly. ### Claim 13 A tricycle comprising: a front frame assembly having a main frame tube, a front fork, a front wheel rotatably connected to the front fork, a seat connected to the main frame tube, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the fork to allow for steering of the tricycle, wherein the front fork and front wheel support a forward portion of the front frame assembly; a rear frame assembly pivotally connected to the main frame tube adjacent a rear portion of the front frame assembly to support the rear portion of the front frame assembly, the rear frame assembly having two wheels, a first rear frame support member on one side of the main frame tube, a second rear frame support member on an opposing side of the main frame tube, and a pivot shaft connecting the first and second rear frame support members and extending through the main frame tube; and, a release assembly connected to both the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly to secure the rear frame assembly to the front frame assembly in a use position, the release assembly being moveable to allow for transitioning the rear frame assembly to a storage position and for securing the rear frame assembly in the storage position, wherein release assembly comprises a plate secured to the pivot shaft of the rear frame assembly, the plate having a use notch and a storage notch, and an engagement lever that is pivotally connected to the main frame tube and that can be releasably positioned to have a portion of the engagement lever alternately engaging the use notch and the storage notch. ### Claim 14 A tricycle comprising: a front frame assembly having a main frame tube, a front fork, a front wheel rotatably connected to the front fork, a seat connected to the main frame tube, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the fork to allow for steering of the tricycle, wherein the front fork and front wheel support a forward portion of the front frame assembly; a rear frame assembly connected to the main frame tube adjacent a rear portion of the front frame assembly to support the rear portion of the front frame assembly, the rear frame assembly having two wheels; and, a restraint hoop connected to the seat and extending toward the front fork, the restraint hoop having a first hoop arm and a second hoop arm, the restraint hoop further having tray extending from the first hoop arm to the second hoop arm, the tray having a first end and a second end, the first end of the tray being removably connected to the first hoop arm, the second end of the tray having a pivot member to allow the first end of the tray to pivot away from the first hoop arm when the first end is disconnected from the first hoop arm to allow for insertion and removal of a child from the seat. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The tricycle of claim 14, wherein the rear frame assembly is pivotally connected to the main frame tube adjacent a rear portion of the front frame assembly, wherein the rear frame assembly comprise a first rear frame support member on one side of the main frame tube, a second rear frame support member on an opposing side of the main frame tube, and a pivot shaft connecting the first and second rear frame support members and extending through the main frame tube, and further comprising a release assembly connected to both the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly to secure the rear frame assembly to the front frame assembly in a use position, the release assembly being moveable to allow for transitioning the rear frame assembly to a storage position and for securing the rear frame assembly in the storage position. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The tricycle of claim 14, wherein the restraint hoop has a first end connected to the seat and a second end connected to the seat, and wherein the restraint hoop further has a connection member removably connected to one of the handle bar assembly and the front frame assembly. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The tricycle of claim 14, wherein the restraint hoop has a rib, and wherein the first end of the tray has cutout that receives the rib to removably connect the first end of the tray to the first hoop arm of the restraint hoop. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The tricycle of claim 14, wherein the seat has a receiver having a dock and a release member opening, wherein the first hoop arm has an attachment end having a quick release arm attachment mechanism comprising a release member and an arm spring, wherein the dock is sized to receive the attachment end of the first hoop arm, and wherein the release member is retained in the release member opening when the first hoop arm is inserted into the dock. ### Claim 19 A tricycle comprising: a front frame assembly having a main frame tube, a front fork, a front wheel rotatably connected to the front fork, a seat connected to the main frame tube, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the fork to allow for steering of the tricycle, wherein the front fork and front wheel support a forward portion of the front frame assembly; a rear frame assembly connected to the main frame tube adjacent a rear portion of the front frame assembly to support the rear portion of the front frame assembly, the rear frame assembly having two wheels; and, a restraint hoop releasably connected to the seat and extending toward the front fork, the restraint hoop having a first hoop arm and a second hoop arm, wherein the seat has a receiver having a dock and a release member opening, wherein the first hoop arm has an attachment end having a quick release arm attachment mechanism comprising a release member and an arm spring, wherein the dock is sized to receive the attachment end of the first hoop arm, and wherein the release member is retained in the release member opening when the first hoop arm is inserted into the dock. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The tricycle of claim 19, wherein the rear frame assembly is pivotally connected to the main frame tube adjacent a rear portion of the front frame assembly, the rear frame assembly having a first rear frame support member on one side of the main frame tube, a second rear frame support member on an opposing side of the main frame tube, and a pivot shaft connecting the first and second rear frame support members and extending through the main frame tube, and wherein the tricycle is adapted to transition from the use position to the storage position when the restraint hoop is connected to the seat. ### Claim 21 (depends on 19) The tricycle of claim 19, wherein the restraint hoop further has a connection member removably connected to one of the handle bar assembly and the front frame assembly. ### Claim 22 (depends on 19) The tricycle of claim 19, further comprising a canopy releasably connected to the seat. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The tricycle of claim 22, wherein the seat has a receiver having a dock and a release member opening, wherein the canopy has a canopy arm having an attachment end having a quick release arm attachment mechanism comprising a release member and an arm spring, wherein the dock is sized to receive the attachment end of the canopy arm, and wherein the release member is retained in the release member opening when the canopy arm is inserted into the dock.