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Electric tricycle

US11945541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 2022
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2041/0646
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electric tricycle including a frame having a front end coupled to a steering assembly, the steering assembly having a front wheel, and a rear end coupled to a rear wheel assembly, the rear wheel assembly having two rear wheels. At least two pedals rotatably coupled to the rear wheel assembly and configured to move in a reciprocating motion, the at least two pedals having an engaged configuration wherein the at least two pedals are engaged with the two rear wheels and configured to rotate the two rear wheels in a first direction, and a disengaged configuration wherein each of the at least two pedals is disengaged from the two rear wheels and aligned with another of the at least two pedals. An electric motor electrically coupled to a battery and configured to engage with the two rear wheels and to rotate the two rear wheels in the first direction.

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