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Foldable compact molded stroller and trailer with flexible hitch

US6056306A · kind A · utility

27Cited by
77References
15Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 9, 1996
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2501/065
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foldable compact molded stroller and trailer with flexible hitch comprises a rigid plastic molded shell with a rear axle end for supporting two large diameter wheels and a front fork end removably supporting alternatively a front wheel for use in the stroller mode and a trailer cycle hitch assembly attachable to the frame portion of a cycle for use in the trailer mode. The rigid plastic molded shell is conformed into a side-by-side two child holder seat portion with side, rear and front portions for substantially enclosing two forward facing children. A foldable handle is attached to the rear portion of the shell for use in stroller mode. The trailer and stroller combination further includes a foldable roll bar to add further protection of the children. The trailer cycle hitch assembly includes a flexible cycle hitch attachable to a bicycle's rear adjacent horizontal and inclined frame rods.

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