Abstract: This application discloses a quick locking device for a bicycle front fork, a handlebar and a frame head tube. A plastic part head assembly is installed at the bottom of the handlebar; the frame head tube is arranged below the plastic part head assembly, and the top of the frame head tube passes through the plastic part head assembly to be fixedly connected with the handlebar; a first installing hole is formed in the side surface of one side of the frame head tube; a second installing hole is formed below the first installing hole; a bicycle front fork tube is fixedly arranged inside the frame head tube through a spring buckle; the bicycle front fork is installed at the bottom of the bicycle front fork tube.

Abstract: A front wheel suspension device for a saddle-ride type vehicle, includes a front fork for supporting a front wheel with a steering member that is rotated about a rotational axis in accordance with operation of a handlebar. A link member is composed of an upper link rockably connected to the steering member and a lower link rockably connected to the upper link and the front fork. A swing arm includes upper and lower arms. A supporting member forms a steering axis and rockably supports front ends of the upper and lower arms. The supporting member is of a cylindrical shape, and supports the front fork on the inside in the radial direction of the supporting member such that the front fork is rotatable about the steering axis. The length of the swing arm is ensured while increasing flexibility in the layout of the swing arm.

Abstract: A steering structure for a saddle type vehicle includes a head pipe which forms a steering axial line offset to a front side with respect to a steering axial line of a handlebar, a steering member supported for pivotal motion on the head pipe and configured to pivot around the steering axial line integrally with a front wheel, and a link member connected at a first end portion thereof for pivotal motion on the steering member and connected at a second end portion thereof for pivotal motion to the handlebar. The steering structure also includes a pivotal member provided between the first end portion of the link member and the steering member and supported on the steering member for rotation around a pivotal axial line extending along a center axial line of an axle of the front wheel.

Abstract: A system and method for brake assisted turning are provided. One system includes a pedal operated braking system configured to apply hydraulic brake pressure to brakes of a vehicle when one or more brake pedals are pressed. The system also includes a steer assist braking system configured to apply hydraulic brake pressure to the brakes of the vehicle based at least partly on a steering angle. The system includes hydraulic shut-off circuitry configured to selectively enable and disable operation of the steer assist braking system.

Abstract: A cycling control system designed to facilitate the operation of all cycle functions with a single hand. The controls are intended to allow individuals with unilateral weakness to steer, shift gears, and brake on any bicycle or tricycle. The system includes a handlebar that either replaces or attaches to existing handlebars. The handlebar grip is located adjacent to the brake and gear controls such that the user may operate all functions without ever having to remove his or her hand from the controls.

Abstract: A wheel speed sensor is provided between a front wheel and a front fork. The wheel speed sensor includes a sensor body to be supported by the front side of the front fork. A front fender includes a downward extending portion extending downward along the front side of the front fork. The downward extending portion covers the sensor body. As such, the influence of an arrangement of a sensor body on the design in a saddle-type vehicle provided with a wheel speed sensor between a front fork and a wheel is suppressed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle having front and rear wheels, a frame supported by the wheels, and a brake system. The brake system includes a caliper arm pivotally coupled to the frame at a pivot point, a pad secured to the caliper arm at a location spaced from the pivot point by a first distance, and an actuator (e.g., a hydraulic piston) positioned to apply a force to the caliper arm at a location that is spaced from the pivot point by a second distance less than the first distance. Preferably, the actuating location is positioned between the pivot axis and the pad. In addition, it is preferred to have a ratio of the first distance to the second distance be at least 4.0, preferably at least 6.0, and more preferably about 8.0.

Abstract: Various bicycle brake assemblies are described. In some embodiments, a bicycle brake assembly for applying a braking force to a wheel comprises a brake arm comprising a frame pivot joint and a brake pad pivot joint, the frame pivot joint configured to pivotally connect the brake arm to a bicycle frame to enable pivoting of the brake arm about a first axis of rotation; and a brake pad pivotally coupled to the brake arm at the brake pad pivot joint to enable pivoting of the brake pad about a second axis of rotation, the brake pad comprising a braking surface for engaging a wheel rim to apply a frictional force to the wheel rim, the frictional force having a frictional direction, wherein the first axis of rotation is not parallel to the frictional direction of the frictional force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stop, or hanger, for a brake cable of a bicycle. The lever and caliper of a bicycle brake are connected by a Bowden-type cable, with an inner wire and an outer housing. The invention describes a stop for the outer cable housing that mounts underneath the crown race component of a bicycle's headset bearings. A washer-shaped piece sits under the crown race, with a forward section connected to the front of the washer section that extends upward. The top of the forward section includes a hole or slot that serves as a stop for a brake cable housing. A reinforcing web of material may wrap laterally from the outside of the washer portion to the forward section to prevent unwanted flex of the stop under high braking loads. An alternate version integrates the hanger and crown race into one piece.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for a vehicle having a manual brake system to slow or stop the vehicle is provided. The anti-theft device has a locking mechanism connected to the brake housing and can be placed in a locked position and an unlocked position. An interference member connected to the locking mechanism engages the brake actuating mechanism when in the braking position to maintain vehicle braking. In the unlocked position of the locking mechanism, the interference member is disengaged from the brake actuating mechanism to allow uninterrupted operation of the brake actuating mechanism.

Abstract: A tractor braking system (10) having independent brake circuits (L,R) for each of a left and a right wheel is provided. Each circuit is activated by a respective brake pedal (16,17). The system comprises a releasable locking mechanism (25) to lock the two pedals together and sensors (50) to detect depression of the respective pedals (16,17). In response to a detection of only one pedal being depressed, warning means are provided to indicate to a driver that the pedals are in an unlocked state. A sensing of simultaneous depression of the pedals may be used to indicate that the pedals are in a locked state.

Abstract: Conventional linkages between bicycle handlebar-mounted controls and rear brakes and gears are unable to accommodate unlimited rotation of the handlebars as is required on some so-called “freestyle” bicycles. A prior attempt to solve the problem employs a linkage comprising a bearing having two parts that are relatively rotatable about an axis. However this proposal is unable to handle situations where there are two or more mechanisms to be controlled e.g. a rear brake and a gear. The problem is solved by using multiple bearings (15, 16, 17) that share a common axis (X-X) of rotation but are located at different radial positions with respect to the axis. This avoids interference between the different linkages and makes it possible to locate the linkages around a stem on which the front wheel fork of the bicycle is mounted. A possible suitable location may be within a head tube of the bicycle frame. The invention is not limited to use with bicycles and can be employed in robotic and other machines.

Abstract: A human powered vehicle having a mechanism to run the vehicle by applying the operator's weight on at least one pedal in a reciprocating manner. The pedal moves a cranking body, which unwinds a drum. The drum is attached to at least one wheel by a directional freewheel clutch. The vehicle can also be simultaneously powered by a motor, whereas the motor takes over only when the vehicle reaches a certain speed, and automatically disengages when the vehicle slows down below a certain speed. Both the human powered and motor mechanism can operate independently without rotating any part of the other.

Abstract: An aerodynamic braking system is disclosed herein. In particular, the brake arms may define an aerodynamic leading portion or edge and may be integrated into the legs of the front fork. Also, the brake arms may be disposed behind the bottom bracket shell to take the rear brake out of the air flow path and reduce aerodynamic drag. The rear brake arms are tapered so that the brake arms remain sufficient stiff to provide sufficient brake response times. The rear brake arms may be matched to recesses formed on an underside of chain stays.

Abstract: An eccentric bottom bracket assembly having a body member, at least two wing members, a wedge driver with two wedge members, and at least one spring member altogether forming a tubular, cylindrical assembly to fit within the inner shell of the bottom bracket area of the bicycle frame for adjusting the chain length or tension. The assembly is preferably used for the front and rear bottom brackets of a tandem bicycle for adjusting the chain that is connected to the front and rear driving sprockets. The assembly is also alternatively used in single-rider bicycles and other bicycles with the need for adjusting chain tension. The assembly allows for the wing members and the body member to circumferentially and outwardly expand or inwardly retract by co-acting with the rotation of the wedge driver which laterally displaces the wedge members in a parallel direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the body member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a three-wheeled vehicle with centrally positioned motor and driver's seat. An exemplary embodiment has a frame for supporting a driver and a multitude of mechanical devices. A pair of steerable front wheels are rotatably affixed to the front portion of the frame. A rear wheel is rotatably affixed along the frame's centerline in the rear portion. A motor is affixed to the frame's centerline. The driver's seat is also affixed to the frame's centerline behind the motor and ahead of the rear wheel, so the driver sitting in the driver seat is in both a recumbent and straddle position.

Abstract: A racing wheelchair is disclosed. The racing wheelchair may have a pair of rear wheels and a steerable single front wheel. The rear wheels may be independently driven by a lever, through a derailer and a chain, such that pushing one of the two levers will move one of the wheels but not the other. The front wheel is steerable by twist grips located at the removed end of the levers.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for a vehicle having a manual brake system to slow or stop the vehicle is provided. The anti-theft device has a locking mechanism connected to the brake housing and can be placed in a locked position and an unlocked position. An interference member connected to the locking mechanism engages the brake actuating mechanism when in the braking position to maintain vehicle braking. In the unlocked position of the locking mechanism, the interference member is disengaged from the brake actuating mechanism to allow uninterrupted operation of the brake actuating mechanism.

Abstract: A braking and steering assembly in a vehicle having a pushing section and a riding section. The assembly includes an upper connection post containing braking and steering components for the riding section. The upper connection post has an upper end and a lower threaded end. The assembly further includes a lower connection post containing braking and steering components for the pushing section. The lower connection post has an aperture for threadedly receiving the lower threaded end of the upper connection post. The assembly also includes a rotatable front knob fixed to the upper end of the upper connection post. Rotatably tightening the front knob connects the lower end of the upper connection post with the upper end of the lower connection post. Braking and steering in the riding section controls braking and steering in the pushing section.

Abstract: A scooter with a combination front fender and brake includes a frame, front and rear wheels mounted to the frame for rotation, a front fork assembly rotatable by a rider to steer the scooter, a pivot in the front fork assembly, a fender mounted for rotation on the pivot and a brake control lever assembly for causing the fender to rotate into contact with the front wheel to cause a braking action.

Abstract: A vehicle for pushing and riding, the vehicle including a frame having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion of the frame has a lower connection post containing braking and steering components and the rear portion of the frame has an upper connection post containing braking and steering components for the rear portion. The upper and lower connection posts are threadedly engaged within a steering portion of the frame. A hitch beam on the front portion forms part of the frame. A hitch clamp on the rear portion of the frame is fastened around the hitch beam for connecting the front portion and the rear portion of the frame. A pair of front wheels is operationally connected to the front portion of the frame. At least one rear wheel is operationally connected to the rear portion of the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a semi-active suspension including suspension dampers controllably adjustable in accordance with electronic stability control commands and ride and handling commands. Vehicle steering response states, turning direction states and vehicle dynamics states are binary coded in respective state variables and suspension control calibrations are binary coded in calibration words. Integrity and security of state variables and calibration words are ensured in efficient binary digit resource allocation schemes.

Abstract: In a rotor system, in particular for a bicycle (1), on which a frame (3) bears a fork (8) for the front wheel (10), and a handle bar (18) is connected to the fork (8) by means of a handle stem (14) on a fork shaft (12) of the fork (8), with a first line (52), for a fluid, associated with the handle bar (14), with a second line (55), for a fluid, associated with the frame (3), and a rotor that contains two components (14, 41) that can rotate relative to each other without limits and that, by intimate contact against each other, create a closed fluid connection between the first line (52) attached to one component (14) and the second line (55) attached to the second component (41) in order to transmit the actuation of an actuation mechanism (50) associated with the handle bar (18), the handle stem (14) is one of the two components (14, 41) that can rotate relative to each other without limits and contains at least one chamber (30) included in the fluid connection between the two lines (52, 55).

Abstract: Disclosed is a three-wheeled vehicle with centrally positioned motor and driver's seat. An exemplary embodiment has a frame for supporting a driver and a multitude of mechanical devices. A pair of steerable front wheels are rotatably affixed to the front portion of the frame. A rear wheel is rotatably affixed along the frame's centerline in the rear portion. A motor is affixed to the frame's centerline. The driver's seat is also affixed to the frame's centerline behind the motor and ahead of the rear wheel, so the driver sitting in the driver seat is in both a recumbent and straddle position.

Abstract: A cable hanger includes a base having an opening defined to stably sleeve on a tube of a bicycle and an adjust unit connected to the base. The base has a tongue outwardly extending therefrom and a through hole defined in the tongue. The adjust unit comprising an adjust base and an adjuster is partially mounted in the through hole. The adjust base is mounted on the tongue and has a hole aligned with the through hole for receiving the adjuster. The adjuster has a through hole aligned with the through hole in the tongue for adapting a cable. The cable passes through the through holes in the adjuster and the tongue. A tension of the cable is adjusted by a movement of the adjuster relative to the tongue.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a collapsible scooter with tri-footboard providing with a supporting stem attached to the frame body and two steering pivots mounted to both sides thereof for respectively sliding toward a single direction. Further, two auxiliary footboard devices attached their front ends to the steering pivots and their rear ends to the rear wheels, so that the auxiliary footboard devices are positioned toward reverse directions through swinging the steering pivots. In this manner, the rider can alternatively ride the scooter by foot-propelling with the frame footboard or by wriggling rider's buttocks while treading on the auxiliary footboard devices so as to achieve dual operations. Also, the present invention is collapsible for easy storing and carrying and increases its convenience.

Abstract: The adaptive system in combination includes a handlebar configured with stub end portions which angle slightly toward each other in the direction of the shoulders of the user. Grip shift members are configured to fit against the palm of the user's hand and mounted at the free ends of the handle bar, the grip shift members including a base portion which mates with an existing gear mechanism on the bicycle for shifting of the bicycle gears. A brake mechanism includes a base member mounted on the ends of the handlebar. The brake mechanism further includes a T-shaped member and two connecting members which are each rotatably mounted to the base member and to the T-shaped handle member.

Abstract: In a rotor system, in particular for a bicycle (1), on which a frame (3) bears a fork (8) for the front wheel (10), and a handle bar (18) is connected to the fork (8) by means of a handle stem (14) on a fork shaft (12) of the fork (8), with a first line (52), for a fluid, associated with the handle bar (14), with a second line (55), for a fluid, associated with the frame (3), and a rotor that contains two components (14, 41) that can rotate relative to each other without limits and that, by intimate contact against each other, create a closed fluid connection between the first line (52) attached to one component (14) and the second line (55) attached to the second component (41) in order to transmit the actuation of an actuation mechanism (50) associated with the handle bar (18), the handle stem (14) is one of the two components (14, 41) that can rotate relative to each other without limits and contains at least one chamber (30) included in the fluid connection between the two lines (52, 55).

Abstract: In a rotor system, in particular for a bicycle (1), with at least one first rotor (31) for the transmission of brake actuations, which is mounted in the area of a handlebar stem (12) of a fork (8), whose support is provided by a steering head tube (21), and which has two components (32, 51) that are rotatable with respect to each other without restriction, wherein one component (32) is in active connection with a brake actuation device and the other component (51) is in active connection with a brake, the first rotor (31) is mounted inside the steering head tube (21), which serves as a casing for the first rotor (31), or above the steering head tube (21), the transmission of the brake actuation takes place by way of a fluid (F) that penetrates to the first rotor (31), and the first rotor (31) has an external piece (51) mounted outside the handlebar stem (12) and an internal piece (32) mounted inside the handlebar stem (12) as components that are rotatable relative to each other.

Abstract: A dual purpose competition stunt bicycle steering brake and stabilizing system consists of a disk brake on the steering shaft which allows unlimited 360 degrees rotation of the steering wheel and allows the rider to start, stop or change direction of the relative rotation of the frame of the bicycle to the wheel. Also the rider can add as much steering resistance as desired for greater steering stabilization.

Abstract: A vehicle including a platform, a braking and steering system fitted onto the platform including a handle movable along two substantially perpendicular axes to control steering by moving the handle with respect to a first of said axes and to control braking by moving the handle with respect to a second of said axes, and two guiding wheels mounted on independent pivoting axles connected by a steering rod, the steering rod being connected to an intermediary connecting rod connected to the control handle.

Abstract: This is a hand-propelled wheeled device for a rider. The device includes: a frame with two sides; a first and second drive wheel rotatably mounted to the two sides; a first hand crank connected to the first drive wheel through a first crank hub, and a first wheel hub that is connected to and rotates the first drive wheel; a second hand crank connected to the second drive wheel through a second crank hub, and a second ratcheting hub that is connected to and rotates the second drive wheel; at least one shifting mechanism to change a leveraging ratio between the first hand crank and the first drive wheel and between the second hand crank and the second drive wheel; a pivoting backrest connected to the frame, wherein the pivoting backrest provides continuous back support to the rider; an adjustable hammock seat connected to the frame; a third support connected to the frame; and a braking mechanism to retard movement of the first and second drive wheels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manually powered vehicle, such as a child's ride-on toy. The vehicle is powered by a rocking, or up-and-down, motion of the rider. The rocking motion is mechanically translated into a force for propelling the ride-on vehicle via one or more ratcheting levers. The vehicle has two front, driven wheels and a single, rear steerable wheel.

Abstract: A brake cable hanger assembly for connecting brake cables and a yoke cable of a bicycle brake mechanism includes a plate having a hole defined therethrough and a bent side extends from a lower end of said plate. Three protrusions split from said plate and define three apertures. A flange extends from a top end of said plate and two notches are defined in said flange. A positioning plate is engaged between said flange and said protrusions. A central hole is defined through said positioning plate. A bolt extends through said hole in said plate and said central hole in said positioning plate, and a nut is engaged with said bolt. Two brake cables extend through notches in the flange and are securely clamped between the positioning plate and the plate.

Abstract: This is a hand-propelled wheeled device for a rider. The device includes: a frame with two sides; a first and second drive wheel rotatably mounted to the two sides; a first hand crank connected to the first drive wheel through a first crank hub, and a first wheel hub that is connected to and rotates the first drive wheel; a second hand crank connected to the second drive wheel through a second crank hub, and a second ratcheting hub that is connected to and rotates the second drive wheel; at least one shifting mechanism to change a leveraging ratio between the first hand crank and the first drive wheel and between the second hand crank and the second drive wheel; a pivoting backrest connected to the frame, wherein the pivoting backrest provides continuous back support to the rider; an adjustable hammock seat connected to the frame; a third support connected to the frame; and a braking mechanism to retard movement of the first and second drive wheels.

Abstract: A human-powered ride-on vehicle for a rider includes an integrated body/frame element having a seat for the rider formed thereon; a pair of spaced-apart front wheels mounted to the body/frame element, wherein at least one of the front wheels is driven by the rider; a rear wheel mounted on the body/frame; and a steering mechanism to steer said the wheel, wherein the steering mechanism includes a control stick mounted for shifting movement; and a linkage between the control stick and the rear wheel is operable to shift the rear wheel in a predetermined direction corresponding to the control stick when the control stick is shifted.

Abstract: A supporting bracket is provided so that the braking pad may be readily controlled by a single braking cable and the steering angle of the handlebar will not be limited. The supporting bracket of the invention is specially suitable for terrain and acrobatic exercise applications. The present invention overcomes the difficulty or shortcoming of the conventional supporting bracket. The inventive bracket features a simplified configuration that may be readily constructed and assembled. Furthermore, the cost may be lowered, thus having economic value.

Abstract: An anti-tangle mechanism for a bicycle includes a first part disposed to an upper end of a head tube wherein the first part has an inner flange, a second part rotatably mounted to the first part and a third part mounted to the second part. The second part has a first block disposed to a periphery thereof and the third part has a second block disposed to a periphery thereof so that a first cable connected between the first block and a brake lever, and a second cable connected between the second block and a front brake device. The second part has three second holes defined therein and the third part has three inclined slots defined therein so as to have a bolt extending through each pair of the second hole and the inclined slot. A fourth part is received in the first part and has a flange extending from a top thereof so as to mount on the third part. A rear brake cable extends through the flange and the inner flange of the first part and is connected a rear brake device.

Abstract: A foot-pedal operated cart includes a dual derailleur transmission system operated by a pair of multi-function control handles. The control handles each include a pair of hand-operated actuators for controlling a ratchet and pawl mechanism for respectively indexing the derailleurs over a pair of speed change sprocket clusters. The control handles are also connected to a steering system and braking system to allow a driver to control each system via the control handles.

Abstract: A human powered vehicle, such as a wheelchair or recumbent vehicle, that has a flywheel assisted drive. The human powered vehicle includes a frame that rides upon at least two wheels. A seat is supported by the frame. Adjacent to either side of the seat is a rowing lever used to turn the flywheel. Each rowing lever is coupled to a mechanism that converts the reciprocal movement of the rowing lever into a rotational movement that is applied to the flywheel. The flywheel is coupled to at least one of the wheels that supports the frame, via a transmission that selectively transfers the rotational movement of the flywheel to the wheels. As a result, the rowing levers do not directly drive the wheels of the vehicle. Rather,the rowing levers drive the flywheel and the flywheel drives the wheels.

Abstract: A free-style bicycle is modified to accommodate a threadless headset by constructing the preloading assembly employed with a threadless headset as a cable routing assembly so that at least the inextensible core of the front brake cable is routed down through the preloading and cable routing assembly and through the hollow steering tube of a bicycle. The preloading assembly has a longitudinal passageway defined therethrough. The passageway may be formed by utilizing a hollow draw bolt that permits the passage of the core of the front brake cable therethrough. In this case the sheath of the front brake cable is divided into upper and lower segments. The upper sheath segment extends between the front brake control and the top of the preloading and cable routing assembly, while the lower sheath segment extends from a lower steering tube end plug to the front wheel brake.

Abstract: An actuator for a hydraulic brake for use on a bicycle with a handlebar, including a handle housing, a hydraulic master cylinder which contains a piston, and which hydraulic master cylinder is filled with brake fluid and is integrated into the handle housing, a brake handle by means of which the piston can be moved to generate pressure in the master cylinder by means of the brake fluid, a brake hose and a vent line, whereby located in the handle housing are a brake line and a vent line which are connected to the master cylinder and are at an angle to one another. On their ends, the two lines have connection threads which are identical, so that the brake hose can be connected both axially parallel to a straight handlebar and at an angle .alpha. when a curved handlebar is used.

Abstract: A recumbent tricycle with differential brake steering providing enhanced performance and a controllable maneuverability for use as a recreational or short-ranged commuter vehicle. The vehicle is suited to peddle power and in the alternative; small gasoline, electric or alternate fuel engine drive. This invention discloses two parallel forward leading wheels combing the braking and steering functions through the application of a differential mechanism in the drive axle. Manual brake handles on each side of the operator seat are used to brake and to steer through braking. A single caster wheel trails and has an operator controlled maneuverability dampening devise. Application of a single brake will cause the tricycle to rapidly pivot about the braked wheel without loss of energy and without the need to reduce speed to maintain stability.

Abstract: A scooter comprising a frame having a downwardly extending frame support member having an upper end and a lower end, a back fork including a stem having two spaced prongs extending therefrom, and a platform coupled between the lower end and the stem to support a user; a rigid yoke connected to the frame support member; a front fork including a stem with two prongs extending downwards therefrom, the stem disposed within the yoke; a steering column having a upper end and a lower end, the lower end coupled to the stem of the front fork within the yoke; handlebars coupled to the upper end of the steering column so that the front fork can be directionally pivoted by the operator in relation to the frame; a front wheel mounted between the prongs of the front fork for rotation; and a back wheel mounted between the prongs of the back fork for rotation.

Abstract: An actuator for a hydraulic brake for use on a bicycle with a handlebar, including a handle housing, a hydraulic master cylinder which contains a piston, and which hydraulic master cylinder is filled with brake fluid and is integrated into the handle housing, a brake handle by means of which the piston can be moved to generate pressure in the master cylinder by means of the brake fluid, a brake hose and a vent line, whereby located in the handle housing are a brake line and a vent line which are connected to the master cylinder and are at an angle to one another. On their ends, the two lines have connection threads which are identical, so that the brake hose can be connected both axially parallel to a straight handlebar and at an angle .alpha. when a curved handlebar is used.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a tricycle arrangement mounts its associated seat overlying a rear axle, wherein the rear axle mounts a plurality of spaced wheels, with a forward wheel medially positioned relative to the rear wheels. A sprocket and chain drive directs rotative energy to rotatably drive the rear wheels. A rear stabilizer wheel is positioned rearwardly of the rear wheels. The stabilizer wheel is normally spaced above a ground support surface in a first position and is in contact with the ground support surface in a second position when the forward wheel is spaced above the ground and pivoted about the rear drive wheels. A counter-weight structure is optionally utilized to enhance such pivotment.

Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle wherein a platform is mounted overlying a trio of support members wherein the platform is provided with a rearwardly and upwardly extending guard overlying a caliper arrangement mounted to a central support column of the trio of columns. Forwardly the columns fixedly are mounted to a support cylinder rotatably mounting a steering column therethrough. An uppermost end of the steering column pivotally mounts a handlebar wherein the handlebar is provided with an outwardly extending handlebar flange that fixedly mounts an uppermost end of a drive link with a lowermost end of the drive link mounted eccentrically to a drive disk secured to a remote end of a axle rotatably mounting the forward wheel of the vehicle. Oscillation of the handlebar relative to the steering column rotatably drives the drive disk and the forward wheel.

Abstract: A bicycle handle assembly comprises a pair of side clamps provided on a handle post, and a pair of half handle bars respectively supported by the side clamps. Each half handle bar includes a straight mounting portion extending longitudinally of the bicycle, a rest portion extending laterally outward from the mounting portion, a main grip portion provided on the rest portion at a position spaced laterally from the mounting portion, and an auxiliary grip portion disposed ahead of the rest portion and the main grip portion. The mounting portion is held by a corresponding side clamp but adjustable in position relative thereto longitudinally of the bicycle.

Abstract: A pedal-propelled tricycle includes two front wheels, a rear wheel, a pedal drive and a handle bar. The pedal drive serves to rotate the axle of one front wheel by way of a chain while a brake on the axle of the other front wheel is adapted to be operated from an actuator on the handle bar. The handle bar serves to steer the rear wheel and carries a second actuator for operating a brake on the rear wheel.

Abstract: An off-road vehicle has a hydraulic brake operating assembly mounted on a steering handle. The steering handle has a base, a rectangular handle portion integral with the base, and a cover covering the base. The brake operating assembly has a brake oil reservoir, two brake levers pivotally supported on lateral sides of the handle portion for braking front and rear wheels, respectively, and two brake master cylinders communicating with the brake oil reservoir through hoses and responsive to operation of the brake levers for generating hydraulic pressure. The brake oil reservoir is centrally fixedly mounted on the rectangular handle portion. The brake master cylinders are fixedly mounted respectively on the lateral sides of the handle portion.