Tandem Bicycle Device
OwnerRobert Earl Means, JR.inventor
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Abstract
A tandem bicycle device is provided. The device is comprised of a tandem bicycle device configured to minimize longitudinal separation between riders through a compact frame geometry incorporating a first seat and a second seat positioned in close proximity, as well as a closely spaced front crankset and rear crankset. The device has a second handlebar set connected to the frame via a pivot point allowing forward rotation of the handlebar set for active use by a second rider or retraction when not in use. The pedal system comprises two cranksets interconnected by a synchronization mechanism such as a dual-chain or timing belt system to ensure coordinated pedaling. The overall configuration reduces torsional frame flex and aerodynamic drag while improving shared rider control and engagement.
Claims20
A tandem bicycle device comprising:
- a frame;
- a first seat attached to the frame;
- a second seat attached to the frame and longitudinally positioned behind the first seat;
- a first crankset;
- a second crankset;
- a synchronization mechanism interconnecting the first crankset and the second crankset;
- a first handlebar set;
- and
- a second handlebar set attached to the frame via a pivot point, the second handlebar set longitudinally positioned behind the first handlebar set.
A tandem bicycle device comprising:
- a frame;
- a first seat attached to the frame;
- a second seat attached to the frame and longitudinally positioned behind the first seat;
- a first crankset;
- a second crankset;
- a synchronization mechanism interconnecting the first crankset and the second crankset;
- a first handlebar set;
- a second handlebar set attached to the frame via a pivot point, the second handlebar set longitudinally positioned behind the first handlebar set;
- and
- wherein the pivot point is comprised of a locking mechanism.
A method of using a tandem bicycle device, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a tandem bicycle device comprised of a frame, a first seat, a second seat longitudinally positioned behind the first seat, a first handlebar set, a second handlebar set attached to the frame via a pivot point, a front crankset, a rear crankset, a synchronization mechanism interconnecting the front crankset and the rear crankset, and a braking system;
- positioning a front cyclist on the first seat and a rear cyclist on the second seat;
- rotating the second handlebar set into a forward position around the front cyclist via the pivot point;
- and
- initiating a coordinated pedaling motion through the front crankset and the rear crankset.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.