Motorized vehicle configured to accommodate handicapped individuals

US7823674B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Dean Bowles · Commerce, US
• Tommy Koen · Hendersonville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 18, 2008
• Grant date: Nov 2, 2010
• Expiry date: Nov 5, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62K5/06
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A motorized vehicle, such as a trike motorcycle, includes a frame having a front end connected to at least one front wheel and having a rear end, first and second spaced swing arm assemblies mounted at the rear end, first and second rear wheel assemblies supported by the first and second swing arm assemblies and defining a space therebetween, and at least one support extending from the frame into the space. The arrangement allows a modular structure such as a wheelchair to be connected to the at least one support.