Tracked bicycle

US6663117B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Dennis A. Cheney · US
• Janice R. Cheney · US
• Noah M. Cheney · US
• Adam M. Cheney · US

Inventors

• Dennis Cheney · Eagle Mountain, US
• Spencer Magleby · Provo, US
• Aaron Moulton · Lehi, US
• Chris Mattson · Troy, US
• Chad Lasson · Salt Lake City, US
• Ryan Larsen · Provo, US
• Kirk Larson · Salt Lake City, US
• Rich Bennion · Dublin, US
• Eric Norby · Albuquerque, US
• Gary Evans · Sacramento, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 29, 2001
• Grant date: Dec 16, 2003
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62B2301/256
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A tracked vehicle (18), or a kit (10) for converting a standard bicycle (14) into a tracked cycle, includes a track assembly (22) with a bogie assembly (84) for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track (60) movably disposed about a drive wheel (64) coupled to a frame (34) of the vehicle or bike, and a bogie wheel (68) disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The bogie assembly includes a compliant and resilient arm (80) coupling the bogie wheel to the frame of the vehicle or bike. The arm exerts a force against the bogie wheel, which forces the track towards the riding surface.