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US 9,174,693 B2Granted
Three-wheeled cycle
AssigneeStandard Bearer Machines, LLC
InventorPeter Godlewski
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Abstract
A three-wheeled cycle is provided that can be ridden in an upright position. The cycle can have a suspension system for traversing rough terrain and for traction when turning. The front wheels can have a steering assembly comprised of a two-piece steering arm that clamps the handlebar to the front fork and connection rod with linkage pins. Furthermore, the design of the cycle can be favorable for transport of additional cargo loads.
Claims15
An upright tricycle, comprising:
- a rear wheel;
- and
- a first front wheel and a second front wheel;
- a frame that supports a rider in an upright position, wherein the frame further supports the rear wheel, the frame comprising a first head tube and a second head tube spaced from one another in a lateral direction of the tricycle;
- a first front fork supported by the first head tube for rotation about a first steering axis, the first front fork supporting the first front wheel;
- a second front fork supported by the second head tube for rotation about a second steering axis, the second front fork supporting the second front wheel;
- a steering assembly comprising a first handlebar coupled to the first front fork and a second handlebar coupled to the second front fork, wherein the first handlebar is coupled to the second handlebar such that rotation of either one of the first or second handlebar causes rotation of the other of the first or second handlebar;
- wherein the first handlebar is coupled to the second handlebar by a connecting rod;
- wherein the first handlebar is coupled to the first front fork by a first handlebar mount, wherein a first steering arm is coupled to the first handlebar mount, wherein the second handlebar is coupled to the second front fork by a second handlebar mount, wherein a second steering arm is coupled to the second handlebar mount, and wherein the connecting rod is connected between the first steering arm and the second steering arm.
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An upright tricycle, comprising:
- a rear wheel;
- and
- a first front wheel and a second front wheel;
- a frame that supports a rider in an upright position, wherein the frame further supports the rear wheel, the frame comprising a first head tube and a second head tube spaced from one another in a lateral direction of the tricycle;
- a first front fork supported by the first head tube for rotation about a first steering axis, the first front fork supporting the first front wheel;
- a second front fork supported by the second head tube for rotation about a second steering axis, the second front fork supporting the second front wheel;
- a steering assembly comprising a first handlebar coupled to the first front fork and a second handlebar coupled to the second front fork, wherein the first handlebar is coupled to the second handlebar such that rotation of either one of the first or second handlebar causes rotation of the other of the first or second handlebar;
- and
- at least one overhead rack coupled to the frame.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.