US4534578A
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Muscle driven, single track bicycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-11-18
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2002-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle comprises a frame made of a plastic material or aluminium, which frame comprises a structural center section and two bracing members located externally relative to a vertical plane each defined by the laterally outermost point of each foot pedal. The frame is in form of a hollow case and comprises a forward closed hollow case member, in which a handlebar stem tube and a foot pedal bearing device are molded and comprises further a rear support structure, in which the rear wheel of the bicycle and a saddle support are mounted. A fairing is provided as integral part of this frame structure increasing the aerodynamic features thereof. The structure of the frame allows together with this fairing to provide a lightweight, twisting resistant structure resistant to bending, too, which is integrable into the fairing.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:14
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K19/00; B62K19/02; B62K19/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A muscle driven, single track bicycle comprising a front and a rear wheel, a driving mechanism located between said front and rear wheels including chain driving means and two foot pedals and a frame structure made of plastic and integrated reinforcing elements, said frame structure including a central supporting structure in the form of a hollow case extending substantially between said front and rear wheels said chain driving means being located near said central supporting structure; said frame structure further including an outer bracing structure having a front portion and a rear portion laterally projecting from said central supporting structure and being connected thereto further having two lateral bracing members each extending between said front portion and said rear portion in a plane outside of the respective foot pedal thereby leaving a lateral distance to said central supporting structure and providing vertical openings for the foot pedals, said front portion of the outer bracing structure forming a fairing; said lateral bracing members being connected to said fairing at at least said front portion of said bicycle to reduce any drag factor and torsion associated with said bicycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A muscle driven, single track bicycle comprising a front and a rear wheel, a driving mechanism located between said front and rear wheels including chain driving means and two foot pedals and a frame structure made of plastic and integrated reinforcing elements, said frame structure including a central supporting structure in the form of a hollow case extending substantially between said front and rear wheels said chain driving means being located near said central supporting structure; said frame structure further including an outer bracing structure having a front portion and a rear portion laterally projecting from said central supporting structure and being connected thereto further having two lateral bracing members each extending between said front portion and said rear portion in a plane outside of the respective foot pedal thereby leaving a lateral distance to said central supporting structure and providing vertical openings for the foot pedals, said front portion of the outer bracing structure forming a fairing; said lateral bracing members being connected to said fairing at at least said front portion of said bicycle to reduce any drag factor and torsion associated with said bicycle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 1, wherein said fairing comprises at least one pair of knee covering sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 1, wherein said laterally located bracing members are shaped at the area of said foot pedal as flat strips extending parallel to the plane defined by the foot pedals such to secure the freedom of movement of a cyclist.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 1, wherein said frame is constructed area-wise as a laminate of a glass fiber reinforced plastic material and a hard foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 4, wherein said lateral bracing members are laminates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 1, wherein said frame structure and said fairing, respectively, are shaped such that they form a mud guard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 1, wherein said hollow case-like central supporting structure comprises a substantially closed hollow case member intended to receive a foot pedal bearing means and a handlebar stem tube as well as a rear support structure mounted thereto and receiving an axis of said rear wheel and saddle support means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 7, wherein said rear support structure comprises two side walls interconnected by webs, said side walls having reinforcing sections which extend substantially between a mount for said rear wheel axis, said saddle support means and a foot pedal bearing area.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The muscle driven, single track bicycle of claim 1, wherein said frame structure and said fairing, respectively, are shaped such that they form a mud guard.
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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) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |