US4469188A
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Articulated tricycle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-03-04
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Granted: 1984-09-04
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Expires: 2003-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An articulated tricycle of the swingable type employing a front body and a rear body, the front body having a front wheel and the rear body having two rear wheels mounted on an axle. The rear body includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member is pivoted about a transverse axis to the front body while the second body member is pivotally mounted about a longitudinal axis to the first body member. The second body member includes mounting for the rear wheels. A gear train extends between an engine, located in the front body, and the rear axle. This gear train may pass through either the first body member or second body member and includes a chain drive. Either the drive sprocket or the driven sprocket is positioned about a constant velocity universal joint which is in turn positioned about a transverse shaft or the transverse rear axle.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshinori Mita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:59
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K11/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S464/00; Y10S464/904; Y10S464/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A tricycle comprising a front body; a rear body, said front body and said rear body being pivotally coupled about a transverse axis of the tricycle therebetween, said rear body including a first body member pivotally mounted about said transverse axis and a second body member pivotally mounted to said first body member about a longitudinal axis of the tricycle; an engine mounted to said front body; and a power train mounted to said rear body, said engine and said power train being coupled at said transverse axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A tricycle comprising a front body; a rear body, said front body and said rear body being pivotally coupled about a transverse axis of the tricycle therebetween, said rear body including a first body member pivotally mounted about said transverse axis and a second body member pivotally mounted to said first body member about a longitudinal axis of the tricycle; an engine mounted to said front body; and a power train mounted to said rear body, said engine and said power train being coupled at said transverse axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The tricycle of claim 1 wherein said front body includes a front support means for supporting said front body on a surface and said rear body includes rear support means for supporting said rear body on said surface, said rear support means retaining said second body member from rolling relative to said surface, said front support means allowing rolling of said front body relative to said support surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tricycle of claim 2 wherein said power train is coupled to said rear support means for directing power thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tricycle of claim 1 wherein said power train is mounted within said first body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tricycle of claim 1 wherein said power train is mounted within said second body member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A tricycle comprising a front body including a front wheel; a rear body including two rear wheels, a first body member and a second body member, said front body and said rear body being pivotally coupled about a transverse axis of the tricycle therebetween, said first body member being pivotally mounted about said transverse axis and said second body member being pivotally mounted to said first body member about a longitudinal axis of the tricycle and supporting said rear wheels; an engine mounted to said front body; and a power train mounted to said rear body and coupled with said rear wheels, said engine and said power train being coupled at said transverse axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
A tricycle comprising a front body including a front wheel; a rear body including two rear wheels, a first body member and a second body member, said front body and said rear body being pivotally coupled about a transverse axis of the tricycle therebetween, said first body member being pivotally mounted about said transverse axis and said second body member being pivotally mounted to said first body member about a longitudinal axis of the tricycle and supporting said rear wheels; an engine mounted to said front body; and a power train mounted to said rear body and coupled with said rear wheels, said engine and said power train being coupled at said transverse axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
The tricycle of claim 6 wherein said power train includes a drive wheel rotatably mounted about said transverse axis and being driven by said engine, an axle extending between said two rear wheels, a driven wheel fixed to rotate with said axle and a flexible loop extending between said drive wheel and said driven wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tricycle of claim 7 wherein said driven wheels contains a constant velocity universal joint on said axle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The tricycle of claim 7 further including a transverse drive shaft coupled with said engine and extending along said transverse axis, said drive wheel including a constant velocity universal joint being mounted on said drive shaft to rotate therewith.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tricycle of claim 6 wherein said power train is mounted within said first body member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tricycle of claim 6 wherein said power train is mounted within said second body member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tricycle of claim 6 further including a cushion member extending between said front body and said rear body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tricycle of claim 6 wherein a Niedhart mechanism is provided between said first body member and said second body member to pivotally join said first and second body members about said longitudinal axis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said first body member and said second body member are journaled between said transverse axis and said rear wheels.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-09-04 | 1988-03-05 | 1988-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-04 | 1992-03-05 | 1992-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-04 | 1996-03-05 | 1996-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |