Convertible cycling apparatus
US8118322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K13/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Cycling apparatus (10) including at least one front wheel (12) and at least one rear wheel (14) rotatably mounted on axles on a frame (18), a riding sea (20) attached to the frame (18), a drive mechanism (24) coupled to at least one of the wheels for driving the cycling apparatus, at least one handlebar post (26) attached to a portion of the frame (18), and a carrier member (28) attachable to the frame (18) for carrying at least one of a child and an object therein and movable between first and second attachment orientations, wherein in the first attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a rider orientation drivable by a rider sitting on the seat, and wherein in the second attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a stroller orientation wherein the at least one handlebar post (26) is arranged with respect to the carrier member (28) to form a pushable stroller, wherein in the stroller orientation there are two rear wheels (14).
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