# US 5,344,171 A · Wheeled vehicle for carriage of children convertible between jogging and bicycle trailer configurations

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- Number: US 5,344,171 A
- Document ID: US5344171A
- Status: Granted
- Kind: A
- Application number: 08/001,130
- Filed: 1993-01-04
- Granted: 1994-09-06
- Earliest claimed: 1991-10-22
- Inventors: Timothy Garforth-Bles
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5344171A

## CPC

- B62B 7/12: convertible, e.g. into children's furniture or toy (children's chairs convertible to pushchairs A47D1/06)
- B62B 7/126: {into a trailer, e.g. bicycle trailer}
- B62B 9/26: Securing devices for bags or toys {; Arrangements of racks, bins, trays or other devices for transporting articles}
- B62B 13/18: Vehicles having alternatively-usable runners and wheels {or other transport means}
- B62K 13/00: Cycles convertible to, or transformable into, other types of cycles or land vehicle (cycle supports or stands equipped with additional wheels for ride stabilisation B62H1/12)
- B62B 7/044: {three wheeled}
- B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M)
- B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE

## Abstract

A multi-purpose sports vehicle for the carriage of children which can readily be converted between a three wheeled stroller which is pushed by a person jogging or running to a two wheeled trailer for convenient towing behind a bicycle or the like. The wheels and seat are mounted on a light weight tubular frame. In a third configuration the wheels are removed and the vehicle can be used as a sled, or "pulk", to be pulled by a dog or a skier.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising
a rear wheel assembly including front transverse member and rear end and first and second sides;
a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on the first and second sides proximate the rear end of said rear wheel assembly;
an integral handle and front wheel fork;
at least one strip of hook and loop material releasably securing said rear wheel assembly to said integral handle and front wheel fork;
a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork;
front clip means mounted on said integral handle and front wheel fork for releasable receipt of said rear wheel assembly front transverse member;
rear clip means mounted on said rear wheel assembly for releasably receipt of said integral handle and front wheel fork;
rotating collar means mounted on said rear wheel assembly and slidingly connected to said handle; and
a seat mounted on the vehicle.

### Claim 2

A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising
a rear wheel assembly;
a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on said rear wheel assembly;
a handle;
a front wheel fork;
a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork;
a first pin rotatably connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle;
a second pin connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle;
at least one strip of hook and loop material releasably securing said rear wheel assembly to said handle; and
a seat mounted on the vehicle.

### Claim 3

A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising
a rear wheel assembly;
a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on said rear wheel assembly;
a handle;
a front wheel fork;
a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork;
a first pin rotatably connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle;
a second pin connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle;
a tow bar releasably connected to said handle; and
a seat mounted on the vehicle.