Multi-person tricycle
US9061724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M6/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of a multi-person tricycle are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle includes two front drive wheel assemblies, each having an independent drive train assembly, and includes a rear wheel assembly operably connected to a steering mechanism which may be simultaneously or independently operated by one or more riders. In at least one embodiment, the multi-person tricycle includes a lockable/unlockable pedal connection assembly which: (i) provides the ability for any single rider to simultaneously power two or more independent drive trains; and which (ii) provides the ability for two (or more) simultaneous riders to separately and independently power their respective drive trains by means of a dynamically adjustable coupling/decoupling mechanism.
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