Three wheeler flotation conversion kit
US4664051A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60F3/0038
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conversion kit adapted to be retro-fitted to conventional three wheeled vehicles for floating them over water. The flotation kit includes a front frame assembly having a pair of rigid, elongated front frame members semi-permanently coupled to the front fork of the three wheeler in axial alignment with one another. A pair of front flotation devices each comprise a suitable mounting strut which is adapted to be telescopingly coaxially coupled to the front frame members. A rear frame assembly comprises a first rigid elongated rear frame strut which may be variably positioned to the vehicle, and a second lower rigid elongated frame strut which includes a central rigid portion and a pair of outer lateral portions telescopingly coaxially fitted to it. A pair of rigid rear flotation devices each include a rigid mounting strut adapted to be telescoped coaxially to the lateral portions of the second rear frame strut to secure the rear floats, whereby the flotation devices secure the three wheeler and add buoyancy in cooperation with the tires so that propulsion through water may be effectuated merely by rotation of the rear wheel. Importantly the conversion kit also includes a securing an…
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