Endless belt driven cycle

US4613006A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Alvin Edward Moss · Paradise, CA
• Charles G. Shepherd · Oakville, CA
• Craig G. Malcolm · Schreiber, CA
• Richard E. Malcolm · Oakville, CA
• Peter Schmitz · Aachen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 6, 1984
• Grant date: Sep 23, 1986
• Expiry date: Feb 6, 2004

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62M2027/021
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A ground support vehicle has a rear drive track. Cleats extending transversely of the outer surface of the track are outwardly curved to facilitate leaning of the vehicle and its rider as the vehicle travels around a curve. In a preferred embodiment the vehicle includes a ski mounted on front forks so that the vehicle can be used for recreational purposes in snow or directly on unpaved ground and tracks. A wheel can be fitted in place of the ski if desired.