Patent · US Expired

Three-wheeled automobile

US5947222A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
6References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 1997
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 25, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D61/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A three-wheeled automobile comprises a front cowl for enclosing a front portion of the automobile, and a floor forming a passenger step. The front cowl has on lateral sides thereof rear ends positioned above front wheels of the automobile, and a front end surface positioned forwardly of the front wheels. As a result, a large space is provided between a front wall of the front cowl and a seat. A handle post is provided generally centrally of the floor. The floor has roomy foot platforms located around the handle post. As a result, a space left forwardly of the handle post can be used as a feet accommodating area.

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