Patent · US Expired

Foldable bicycle

US7159884B2 · kind B2 · utility

20Cited by
13References
25Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 3, 2004
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K15/006
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foldable bicycle includes a foldable bicycle frame which comprises a main frame and an enclosing frame foldably to define a receiving cavity; a front and a rear wheel assembly rotatably supported by the bicycle frame; a bicycle driving unit operatively mounted on the bicycle frame and connected to the two wheel assemblies for driving at least one of the wheel assemblies rotating; a steering unit longitudinally extended from the front wheel assembly for steering a moving direction of the front wheel assembly; and a folding arrangement. The folding arrangement includes a folding link connecting the front and the rear wheel assembly, the bicycle driving unit, the steering unit, the enclosing frame, and the main frame in a foldable manner; and a folding actuator operatively connected with the folding link in such a manner that the foldable bicycle is adapted to move between a folded position and an unfolded position.

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