Folding cycle
US7264257B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K15/006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a frame assembly for a foldable cycle. The assembly has a rear frame portion including a mounting for a rear wheel; a forward frame portion, hingedly connecting to the rear frame portion such that the two are foldable towards each other; and hingedly connecting to the forward frame portion, a pivot assembly for a mounting arm including a mounting for a forward wheel. On folding of the cycle, hinged movement of the pivot assembly relative to the forward frame portion moves the mounting arm to move the forward wheel mounting relative to the forward frame portion. The rear frame portion and pivot assembly are coupled such that folding of the frame portions towards each other results in the distance between the forward frame portion and forward wheel mounting extending relative to each other.
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