B62K21/24

Stowable Steering Column for Cycle and Method of Use
20180065706 · 2018-03-08 ·

A stowable steering column for a vehicle comprising a fork steerer tube including a fork; a base coupled to the fork steerer tube; a steering tube slidably received within the base and the fork steerer tube, the steering tube including an upper terminal end and a lower portion; a handlebar assembly coupled to the upper terminal end of the steering tube. The maximum effective length of the steering tube is greater than the effective length of the fork steerer tube and base and the steering tube is slidable into different axial positions relative to the base and fork steerer tube to facilitate different handle bar heights for riding and the steering tube is slidable downwards so that the handlebar assembly approaches the base and substantially all of the steering tube is stowed within or below the fork steerer tube for at least one of transport and storage.

Quick-assembly front end for bicycles
09889904 · 2018-02-13 ·

A front end assembly that simplifies assembling of bicycles includes a threaded center bolt, a stem body, a stem tube, a frame head tube, and a fork steering tube with a wedge immovably fixed therein. The wedge includes a stem interface that complementarily fits with the stem tube to rotationally align the fork, and a bolt interface that engages the center bolt. The steering tube is inserted into the head tube from the bottom, and the stem tube is inserted into the head tube from the top. The center bolt threadably engages the bolt interface of the wedge to secure components together. The position of the wedge within the stem tube vertically aligns the stem body with respect to the fork steering tube. Automated alignment and tensioning eliminates much guesswork, and the assembly process is shortened.

Quick-assembly front end for bicycles
09889904 · 2018-02-13 ·

A front end assembly that simplifies assembling of bicycles includes a threaded center bolt, a stem body, a stem tube, a frame head tube, and a fork steering tube with a wedge immovably fixed therein. The wedge includes a stem interface that complementarily fits with the stem tube to rotationally align the fork, and a bolt interface that engages the center bolt. The steering tube is inserted into the head tube from the bottom, and the stem tube is inserted into the head tube from the top. The center bolt threadably engages the bolt interface of the wedge to secure components together. The position of the wedge within the stem tube vertically aligns the stem body with respect to the fork steering tube. Automated alignment and tensioning eliminates much guesswork, and the assembly process is shortened.

STEERING APPARATUS WITH FORWARD EXTENDED FORK LEGS
20180037292 · 2018-02-08 ·

A steering apparatus with forward extended fork legs includes left and right fork legs that extend from a wheel axle all the way up to a handlebar. Top fork portions support a handlebar in a more forward location. A mid-fork portion of each fork leg is positioned in front of the steering column to provide more clearance room for the rider's knees. e top ends of the fork legs are positioned a forward distance in front of the vertical axis defined by the steering column. Each fork leg may be tilted forward with respect to the steering column and may also include a forward bend to direct portions of each fork leg towards the front.

TODDLER BIKE
20180022413 · 2018-01-25 ·

A toddler bike is disclosed. The disclosed toddler bike comprises: a main body part (101) including a main body frame (102), a front wheel coupling rod (103) coupled to the front end of the main body frame (102), and a rear steering part (105) arranged at the rear end of the main body frame (102); a front wheel part (120) arranged at the lower part of the front wheel coupling rod (103); a rear wheel part (130) having one pair of rear wheels (133) arranged at the lower part of the rear side of the main body part (101); a front wheel cover part (150) coupled between the front wheel part (120) and the front wheel coupling rod (103); a front steering part (170) arranged at the upper part of the front wheel coupling rod (103) so as to control steering; a steering control part (160) arranged between the front wheel cover part (150) and the lower part of the front wheel coupling rod (103), provided so as to operate in connection with the steering of the front steering part (170), and controlling the transmission of the steering of the front steering part (170) with respect to the front wheel part (120); and a chair part (180) detachably coupled to the rear steering part (105), wherein, when a swing lever (157) provided on the front wheel cover part (150) rotates in one direction, the rotation of the front wheel cover part (150) with respect to the steering control part (160) is controlled such that the steering of the front steering part (170) is transmitted to the front wheel part (120) and, when the swing lever (157) rotates in the other direction, the rotation control of the front wheel cover part (150) with respect to the steering control part (150) is released into a free rotation state, such that the steering of the rear steering part (105) is enabled.

Golf-bag Carrying Vehicle
20180022411 · 2018-01-25 ·

A golf-bag carrying vehicle is an apparatus that assists a user in transporting their golf bag by either manually push-kicking the apparatus or motorizing the apparatus. The apparatus includes a pair of idle wheels, a stabilizing wheel, a frame, a steering mechanism, a handlebar, and a footboard.

Collapsible scooter
09873477 · 2018-01-23 ·

An electric scooter is disclosed that includes a concaved-shaped center frame comprising a first and second curved members, a concaved-shaped rear frame hingebly attached to the center frame about a first axis, a front frame portion hingeably attached to the center frame about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and support cables coupled at a first end to the front frame portion and at a second end to the rear frame.

Collapsible scooter
09873477 · 2018-01-23 ·

An electric scooter is disclosed that includes a concaved-shaped center frame comprising a first and second curved members, a concaved-shaped rear frame hingebly attached to the center frame about a first axis, a front frame portion hingeably attached to the center frame about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and support cables coupled at a first end to the front frame portion and at a second end to the rear frame.

Convertible Scooter and Handcart
20180015978 · 2018-01-18 · ·

Foldable electrical vehicles and related charging infrastructure are described. The foldable electrical vehicle generally includes three structural members (front and rear wheel-bearing structural members and a seat-bearing structural member) that are pivotally interconnected along their lengths such that they may be pivoted between a closed position wherein the three structural members are disposed roughly parallel to each other in a compact folded configuration, and an open riding configuration wherein an angular relation is formed between the structural members. The rear wheel-bearing structural member may comprise one or more foldable wheels pivotably interconnected thereto.

Vehicle having a swivel wheel
09862447 · 2018-01-09 · ·

A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be configured to be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, being configured to be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the front wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the fork axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the fork axis both when the tricycle is propelled by a tricycle rider in the first mode and when the tricycle is pushed from behind in the second mode.