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Bicycle which can be converted into a unicycle

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-15
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Granted: 1987-03-03
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Expires: 2005-04-15
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Abstract

Abstract A bicycle is convertible into a unicycle by use of quick-release couplings. The front wheel and handlebar are separable from the frame and rear wheel of the bicycle by release of a quick-release coupling. The handlebar can be removed by another quick-release coupling and replaced with the saddle of the bicycle. The saddle itself is held in place by its own quick-release coupling. The crank and pedal of the bicycle can be moved and attached to the axle of the front wheel to permit pedaling of the bicycle.

Inventors

  • 👤 Wang Shan Hai

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 20:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K13/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2164

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 289 words
A convertible sport-cycle, comprising: a bicycle having a front portion and a rear portion connected together by a quick lock-release means; said quick lock-release means being manually actuatable to selectively connect said front portion and said rear portion of said bicycle; said quick lock-release means including a spigot piece; said spigot piece having two cylindrically-shaped portions receiving frame tubes of the bicycle; said spigot piece having a hook extending therefrom; a sleeve fixed on a fork stem of said bicycle; said sleeve having a socket; said socket having two parallel walls, each of said two parallel walls having a flange disposed adjacent an end edge of said each wall; a spindle rotatably supported by said two parallel walls; said spindle being fixedly connected to a cam head; said cam head being fixedly connected to an operating arm; whereby said operating arm is manually actuatable to control said quick lock-release means to selectively lock together or release said hook from said socket; said cam head having a convex surface and a concave surface mating with a wall of said socket; said bicycle having a fork stem supporting a handlebar; said handlebar being removable; a saddle detachably connected to a pillar of said bicycle; said handlebar being connected to said fork stem by a connecting means; said connecting means being connectable to said saddle; whereby, when said front portion is separated from said rear portion, said handlebar may be replaced by said saddle; said bicycle having a front wheel; said front wheel having a hub; at least one foot pedal being attachable to said front wheel for driving the separated said front portion after it has been separated from said rear portion; whereby said front portion is convertible into a uni-cycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 289 words
A convertible sport-cycle, comprising: a bicycle having a front portion and a rear portion connected together by a quick lock-release means; said quick lock-release means being manually actuatable to selectively connect said front portion and said rear portion of said bicycle; said quick lock-release means including a spigot piece; said spigot piece having two cylindrically-shaped portions receiving frame tubes of the bicycle; said spigot piece having a hook extending therefrom; a sleeve fixed on a fork stem of said bicycle; said sleeve having a socket; said socket having two parallel walls, each of said two parallel walls having a flange disposed adjacent an end edge of said each wall; a spindle rotatably supported by said two parallel walls; said spindle being fixedly connected to a cam head; said cam head being fixedly connected to an operating arm; whereby said operating arm is manually actuatable to control said quick lock-release means to selectively lock together or release said hook from said socket; said cam head having a convex surface and a concave surface mating with a wall of said socket; said bicycle having a fork stem supporting a handlebar; said handlebar being removable; a saddle detachably connected to a pillar of said bicycle; said handlebar being connected to said fork stem by a connecting means; said connecting means being connectable to said saddle; whereby, when said front portion is separated from said rear portion, said handlebar may be replaced by said saddle; said bicycle having a front wheel; said front wheel having a hub; at least one foot pedal being attachable to said front wheel for driving the separated said front portion after it has been separated from said rear portion; whereby said front portion is convertible into a uni-cycle.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

FR591874A Cited
FR388908A Cited
DE806200C Cited
DE2610644A1 Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1990-03-02 1990-09-01 1991-03-03 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1994-03-02 1994-09-01 1995-03-03 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1998-03-02 1998-09-01 1999-03-03 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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