Front wheel drive bicycle assembly
US10239576B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M9/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front wheel drive bicycle assembly includes a frame that may be mounted for riding. A front wheel is rotatably coupled to a front end of the frame and the front wheel rolls along a support surface. A pedal unit is rotatably coupled to the frame and the pedal unit is selectively pedaled. The pedal unit is in mechanical communication with the front wheel to rotate the front wheel thereby urging the frame along the support surface. A rear wheel is rotatably coupled to a back end of the frame and the rear wheel rolls along the support surface. Moreover, the rear wheel is selectively rotated about a vertical axis for steering. A steering unit is movably coupled to the frame and the steering unit is in mechanical communication with the rear wheel. In this way the steering unit selectively rotates the rear wheel about the vertical axis for steering.
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