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Seat attachment and steering arrangement for recumbent bicycle or the like

US4527811A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1983
Grant dateJul 9, 1985
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K3/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement for coupling a seat to the frame of a recumbent bicycle includes brackets on the seat for engaging a frame member of the bicycle, openings in the frame member and the brackets for alignment and locking pins for insertion into the aligned openings to attach the seat to the frame. A steering arrangement for the recumbent bicycle includes a fork for supporting the steerable front wheel of the bicycle, a fork tube on the frame for pivotally supporting the fork from the frame, a pair of steering arms on the fork, a handlebar pivotally mounted on the frame generally beneath the seat, and cables coupling the steering arms to respective sides of the handlebar.

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