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US 2023/0218471 A1Published application
Walker Specialized for Trail Use
OwnerJack Boydinventor
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Abstract
A walker specialized for use on trails by pushing and walking, rather than riding on, with no drivetrain, along with a method of using the walker on trails is provided. The walker can include a frame, two inline wheels, and a handlebar steering mechanism. The walker can further include a braking mechanism, an elbow rest, an electric motor, and racks and/or carriers for gear.
Claims20
A walker for pushing and walking to the side of, comprising:
- a bicycle frame;
- front and rear inline wheels coupled to the bicycle frame;
- wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the front and rear inline wheels;
- a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame;
- and
- a first brake mechanism coupled to the handlebar and the front inline wheel or the rear inline wheel, the first brake mechanism comprising adjustable and settable controls that can increase or decrease the braking force applied to the respective inline wheel to reduce forward-sliding during downhill travel on an inclined surface;
- wherein the walker has no pedals.
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A walker for pushing and walking to the side of, comprising:
- a bicycle frame;
- front and rear inline wheels, each coupled to the bicycle frame with a respective hub;
- wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the front and rear inline wheels;
- a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame;
- and
- an in-hub brake mechanism in the hub of the front inline wheel or the rear inline wheel, the in-hub brake mechanism configured to apply a stopping force to the respective inline wheel to prevent backsliding during uphill travel on an inclined surface;
- wherein the walker has no pedals.
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A method of transporting an item or gear on a trail having an inclined surface, comprising:
- providing a walker for pushing and walking to the side of, the walker comprising:
- a bicycle frame;
- front and rear inline wheels coupled to the bicycle frame;
- wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the front and rear inline wheels;
- a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame;
- a first brake mechanism coupled to the handlebar and the front or rear inline wheel, the first brake mechanism comprising adjustable and settable controls that can increase or decrease the braking force applied to the respective incline wheel to reduce forward-sliding during downhill travel on the inclined surface of the trail;
- and
- one or more racks coupled to the bicycle frame, wherein each respective rack is configured to carry a removably attachable item or gear;
- wherein the walker has no pedals;
- attaching the item or gear to the respective rack coupled to the bicycle frame;
- setting the adjustable and settable controls of the first brake mechanism;
- and
- pushing the walker on the trail having the inclined or declined surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.