Patents Assigned to Birel S.R.L.
  • Patent number: 5740878
    Abstract: A miniaturized single-seater motor-vehicle, in particular for sports and recreative use, comprises two half-frames (2a) identical with each other and substantially extending according to longitudinal vertical planes, each half-frame (2a) being formed of a plurality of sections (9, 11, 12, 13, 14) defining a substantially closed line. The frame (2) supports a motor (19) disposed forwardly of a rear axle (10) and at alowermost position relative to a seat (10). A steering wheel (20) comprises a forward half portion (20b) and a rear half portion (20a) which are asymmetrical relative to an axis of rotation (21). Two side footboards (18) project laterally from the opposite sides of the frame (2) base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Birel S.R.L.
    Inventor: Oscar Sala