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Bicycle or tricyle

US4826191A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 1987
Grant dateMay 2, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K5/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A velocipede such as a bicycle or tricycle includes a drive sprocket mounted on a frame for adjustment between a plurality of positions defining an arcuate path having an axis of curvature. A second sprocket is rotatably mounted on the axis and is coupled to the drive sprocket by a first chain. A third sprocket is mounted coaxially with and is coupled to the second sprocket for rotation therewith. A fourth sprocket is mounted on the rear wheel and coupled to the third sprocket by a second drive chain.

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