A recumbent cycle includes a seat for a rider that is operable between a cycling condition and a reclined condition in which the seat forms a bed. The cycle may also include a collapsible shelter that, when erected, encloses the tricycle.

An apparatus (10) for covering a vehicle emplacement, in particular a bicycle, comprises: a pair of extendible uprights (20), each of which is connectable to a portion of a vehicle and is movable between a rest configuration and an operating configuration; at least one abutment element (30) solidly associated with a portion of an upright (20); a covering (40) that is configurable between a compact condition and a stretched condition. Furthermore, the covering (40) is slidably movable along a movement direction (M) that extends between an end (21) and the abutment element (30) of each upright (20) to come into contact with each abutment element (30) for pulling it in the movement direction (M) and extending each upright (20) to cover the vehicle emplacement.

The subject matter of the present patent application is also a method for the implementation of the aforesaid apparatus.

An apparatus (10) for covering a vehicle emplacement, in particular a bicycle, comprises: a pair of extendible uprights (20), each of which is connectable to a portion of a vehicle and is movable between a rest configuration and an operating configuration; at least one abutment element (30) solidly associated with a portion of an upright (20); a covering (40) that is configurable between a compact condition and a stretched condition. Furthermore, the covering (40) is slidably movable along a movement direction (M) that extends between an end (21) and the abutment element (30) of each upright (20) to come into contact with each abutment element (30) for pulling it in the movement direction (M) and extending each upright (20) to cover the vehicle emplacement.

The subject matter of the present patent application is also a method for the implementation of the aforesaid apparatus.

A vehicle including a drive wheel and a set of pedals coupled to the drive wheel. The vehicle includes a steering shaft connected to two front wheels. The vehicle includes a front load unit that may be engaged to be supported on a subframe between the two front wheels, the load unit being convertible between passenger seat and cargo storage configurations. In an aspect, the front load unit includes a horizontal load area and a substantially vertical shell forming a back wall and side walls. The front load unit may include a foot support hingedly mounted to the horizontal load area and pivotable between a lower position when the front load unit is configured as a passenger seat and a raised position parallel to the horizontal load area when the front load unit is configured as a cargo storage area.

The invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a lightweight vehicle. The vehicle can be converted from a driving configuration to a seating configuration by reducing the distance between a front wheel structure and a rear wheel structure.

The invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a lightweight vehicle. The vehicle can be converted from a driving configuration to a seating configuration by reducing the distance between a front wheel structure and a rear wheel structure.

A cargo bicycle having at least a frame, rear wheel, and rear carrier rack, comprising a rear safety cage, pair of footboards and passenger cabin having a canopy and box is provided. The rear safety cage is mounted to the frame. The passenger cabin is mounted to the rear safety cage, rear carrier rack and pair of footboards and forms an interior passenger space for accommodating passengers and protecting passengers from natural or human-made environmental elements. The canopy forms an upper interior space. The box forms a lower interior space and a pair of lower interior side spaces extending outwardly from the lower interior space, straddling the rear wheel. Each of the pair of lower interior side spaces is a self-contained vessel, further protecting lower extremities of passengers from components of the cargo bicycle and debris during operation of the cargo bicycle.

A transportation apparatus that combines pedaled and motored locomotion as selected by the rider. The apparatus includes a set of structural frames including a front frame and a rear frame. In an embodiment of the invention, the front frame and rear frame may be folded together to reduce the size of the apparatus for storage. The apparatus includes a pedal set coupled to a prime mover and motion transfer element located to the front end of the apparatus that together enable pedaled movement without a front axle. One or more rear wheels are motorized for pedal assistance or direct motorized locomotion. The apparatus is relatively low weight and can transport a plurality of passengers.

A cargo bike frame is disclosed, comprising: a first module comprising a drive system and a first frame section having one or more first telescopic tube elements; and a second module comprising a steering system, a suspension system, and a second frame section having a cargo cabin mount and one or more second telescopic tube elements; wherein the one or more first telescopic tube elements are detachably connected to the one or more second telescopic tube elements to form one or more telescopic tubes of adjustable length, thereby connecting the first module to the second module at an adjustable distance; and wherein, when the cargo bike frame is in an upright standing position, the one or more telescopic tubes are in a substantially horizontal position at a height lower than the heights of the steering system and the suspension system. A steering solution and cargo cabin for a cargo bike are also disclosed.

A physiotherapeutic conveyance with a forwardly mounted wheel, a chassis relative to which said forwardly mounted wheel is mounted, a seat mounted relative to said chassis on a seating mount, a rear axle associated with a pair of outwardly disposed first and second rear wheels, and a steering assembly associated with said pair of outwardly disposed rear wheels, wherein said steering assembly comprises a steering mechanism operable to adjust the orientation of the rear wheels.