Abstract: A main frame is provided including opposite side rear wheels and a forwardly projecting tongue for coupling behind a motorcycle or other motor vehicle. A body assembly is supported from the main frame and includes an upwardly opening bottom half and a downwardly opening upper half downwardly telescoped over the bottom half and secured thereto. The upwardly opening bottom half includes upwardly projecting peripheral walls and the top half includes depending peripheral skirt walls telescoped downwardly over the peripheral walls of the bottom half. Portions of the opposite skirt walls spaced intermediate the front and rear ends thereof are vertically abbreviated and terminate downwardly in outwardly flared and arched integral fenders. Corresponding portions of the bottom half side peripheral walls include upper upwardly arched marginal extensions which abut and are anchored to the underside portions of the inner portions of the fenders and define inner fender well walls.

Abstract: Disclosed is a motorcycle cargo trailer having a low profile and constructed with a swing arm suspension system which allows it to travel close to the road with a low center of gravity. Air adjustable shock absorbers are provided to support the suspension swing arms. The wheels of the trailer are enclosed within wheel wells to reduce splash of water and mud from the wheels. The trailer tongue is adjustable for varying heights of motorcycles. The trailer includes a reservoir which is formed within structural components of the unibody structural system. A hitch system which reduces vibration and prevents trailer sway even at high speeds is also shown.

Abstract: This invention provides a tricycle having a simple frame that is shaped to provide an efficient low profile, lever actuation, which is adapted to be hand-operated for enjoyable, interesting and efficient training purposes, including efficient propulsion, and interesting and enjoyable arm-hand training and coordination. The frame also has low profile steering from a sitting or leg-outstretched position, which is comfortable, provides a low center of gravity and enhances the efficiency, enjoyment, training and coordination provided by the hand-operation. Still further, the frame is shaped to provide a strong, simple and effective coupling system for connecting more than one tricycle in a train for purposes of education, enjoyment, efficiency, training and coordination.

Abstract: A one wheel trailer for a two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle, or the like, is disclosed. The trailer includes a first and a second arm, each arm having a first and a second end. The first end of each arm is connected preferably to the site corresponding to a passenger footpeg of the two wheeled vehicle or the like. A rigid frame is secured adjacent the second end of each arm. A container is secured to the bulkhead and a spring biased suspension arm is pivotally connected to the bulkhead. A castor arm is mounted adjacent the distal end of the suspension arm enabling swivelling of the castor arm relative to the suspension arm. A wheel is rotatably mounted relative to the castor arm permitting the wheel to support the container.

Abstract: The hitch comprises a tow bar section, which is connected to the motorcycle, and a tongue section, which is connected to the trailer. The two sections are connected by a swivel which permits rotation therebetween about their common longitudinal axis. Between the tow bar and the tongue is connected a pair of torsion springs which oppose rotation between tow bar and tongue.

Abstract: A device for propelling a bicycle or the like comprising in combination, a frame having wheels and an overlying cargo carrier instrumentality, a power pack disposed thereon adapted to drive said wheels, hitching instrumentalities connecting said frame to the bicycle rearwardly thereof, and suspension instrumentalities disposed between said wheels and said frame whereby road irregularities and the like are absorbed by said suspension instrumentalities and in part by said hitching instrumentalities, said hitching instrumentalities providing the bicycle a complete normal range of motion.

Abstract: A power assisting device for manually operated vehicles, such as a bicycle, which takes the form of a motor which rotatably drives a driving wheel. The motor is mounted on a mounting frame. The mounting frame is connected through a linkage assembly to the frame of the bicycle. The driving wheel is connected by a suspension system to the mounting frame so that relative movement can occur between the driving wheel and the frame. The transmission of power between the motor to the driving wheel is accomplished through a pair of driving belts which are connected through an idler pulley. The idler pulley is mounted through a automatic belt tensioning device to the mounting frame.

Abstract: In conjunction with a cycle trailer having a frame the front reach of which consists of round tubing or bar, a universal-joint hitch consisting essentially of two diametrically opposed sector bearings which are constrained to bear upon the aforesaid tubing or bar of the frame from opposite directions by suitable clamping and mounting arrangements which include thrust surfaces integral to the sector bearings.

Abstract: A connector device for connecting and towing a wheeled cart to and by a bicycle, having an elongated shaft including an aligned bolt with a head and having a front longitudinally aligned socket. A pivot ball, secured to the towing bicycle, and adapted to be removably held in the socket of the device. A slidable sleeve on the shaft over the socket extension of the device for so removably holding the ball in the socket in one slidable position thereof on the shaft. A removable spring sleeve holding clamp on the shaft. A rotatable slidable collar extending over the shaft extension. A coil extension spring on the bolt portion of the shaft, between the bolt head and said collar, with said slidable rotatable collar being adapted to have the towed cart tongue secured thereto. Said connecting device permitting a rotation of either the bolt or said collar of the device, with relation to each other upon bicycle torque pulling of the towed cart, on device connection use.

Abstract: A small trailer that may be towed behind a small passenger automobile comprises a two wheel chassis with a clam shell type container that includes a lower half which is secured to the chassis and an upper half which is removable from the lower half to which it is normally hinged, the upper half being shaped to nest over the bottom of the chassis whereby the trailer may be readily stowed in a vertical position in the owner's garage.

Abstract: A cycle trailer comprising a lightweight frame supported on a pair of road wheels and having a draw-bar for attachment to the towing cycle. The connection between the draw-bar and towing cycle comprises a flexible rubber tube clamped to the end of the draw-bar and a spigot clamped to the cycle pillar which engages in the tube and is releasably held by a pin extending through the tube and spigot. The flexible rubber tube permits the cycle to lean when cornering without upsetting the trailer and also to turn with respect to the trailer.

Abstract: A power assisting device for a manually operated vehicle such as a bicycle which takes the form of a motor which rotationally drives a driving wheel through a centrifugal clutch assembly. The driving wheel is connected through a linkage assembly to the frame of the bicycle with the linkage assembly permitting a limited amount of lateral movement of the power assisting device to avoid skidding of the driving wheel during making of turns with the bicycle. Movements of the power assisting device toward and away from the roadway are to be damped through a motion damper assembly mounted in conjunction with the linkage assembly.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which is securable to a vehicle with a single rear wheel comprising a cart which is ground-engaging, an attachment device securing the cart to the vehicle with a single rear wheel at a point above the single rear wheel, and a cart framework within the cart which is positioned above the center of gravity of the cart.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer having reduced transverse profile and horizontal frame work with load carriage concentrated over the trailer wheel. The device utilizes a horizontal frame work as fork-supported above a standard bicycle wheel and having a tongue assembly formed integral with the trailer frame. The tongue assembly is then pivotally attached over a hitch plate that is vertically pivotally attached via T-connectors to each rear fork member of the associated bicycle.

Abstract: A hitch for use in towing a trailer behind a bicycle can be constructed using two elongated elastomeric straps, one end of each of the straps being connected to the bicycle and one end of each of the straps being connected to the trailer.

Abstract: A bicycle (10) includes a frame (14), wheels (16) and cushions (18,20,22,24,26). The buggy (10) is connected by means of a tow bar (30) to a seat stud (28) of a bicycle (12). The buggy frame (14) can be disassembled into various components including side frames (36,38), a back bar (52), cross bars (82,84,86,88) and a foot support (90). The buggy is supported by wheels (16) and is drawn by the tow bar (30) which is connected to the bicycle (12) by means of a scissor latch (112).

Abstract: A quick release trailer and hitch apparatus has a container mounted on a pair of wheels with a pair of pull bars attached for being adjacent to the outer front corner regions of the container. The pull bars being gradually and continuously together with their remote ends attached to a connecting member. The connecting member has a center gripping portion and a rigid attachment portion with an orifice therethrough. A swivel member, permanently coupled on a ball member and freely rotatable thereabout, has a hitch portion with a first passageway for receiving the rigid attachment portion and a second passageway intersecting the first passageway. A spring loaded pin is provided to extend through the second passageway and the orifice in the rigid attachment portion to hold the swivel member and the connecting member immovable relative to each other. The ball member is attached to the bicycle in any appropriate way, such as with a bracket.

Abstract: This invention is a hitch device particularly adapted for connecting a single wheel trailer to a bicycle. The ball member of the hitch device is connected to the bicycle frame. The cup member for coupling to the ball is connected to the end of the draw bar. The draw bar is provided with a depending lever, the distal end of which extends below the ball member. A bracket member is connected to the bicycle frame for anchoring one end of a spring member. The other end of the spring member is connected to the distal end of the depending lever. The distal end of the depending lever is in vertical alignment with the center of the ball, and the spring which is under a tension bias maintains this vertical alignment during the towing operation. The hitch device of this invention provides stability to the trailer and allows the bicycle to maintain its maneuverability.

Abstract: A two wheeled, collapsible camper-trailer for bicycles. The trailer comprises a bottom, a pair of opposed sides hingedly secured to the bottom, an open front and a partially closed rear end. The sides of the trailer when attached to the bicycle are held in an upright, substantially parallel position by conventional fastening means. With the trailer in the collapsed position, it is to serve as a vertical supporting wall for a tent. The trailer can be constructed of wire mesh or can be constructed of rigid sheet material, such as plastic.

Abstract: A bicycle hitch for connection to a trailer including a fork having an upstanding stem to be aligned vertically with respect to the plane through the axles of the bicycle and a rearwardly and downwardly extending pair of members in telescopic relation wherein the inner member is attached to the stem of the fork and the rearward end is headed to captivate the outer member slidably and rotatably thereon and wherein said telescoping members extend rearwardly and downwardly at an angle of 641/2.degree. beyond the rear wheel of a bicycle and is provided with a downwardly extending member to be vertically oriented parallel to said fork and a draw bar is provided extending rearwardly at a connection at the plane defined by the centerlines of the bicycle wheels and anchor means are provided to vertically orient the fork.

Abstract: An attachment for bicycles which allows a wheeled shopping cart to be towed behind a conventional bicycle with universal pivoting and turning means to take care of uneven terrain, cornering and other movements which a vehicle-towed device may be subject to.

Abstract: A connecting bracket for connecting a lawn mower to a powered vehicle such as a motorcycle or the like including a first elongated rigid bracket for affixment to a lawn mower, an engaging element fixedly secured to the first bracket and providing an open-ended chamber therein, a second elongated rigid bracket for affixment to a powered vehicle, a ball element fixedly secured to the second bracket and adapted to be captured by the open-ended chamber, and means for removably retaining a portion of the ball element within the open-ended chamber.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer for towing behind a bicycle includes a box-like chassis having a forward end with a tow bar extending forward therefrom for connecting by a universal adjustable hitch means to the saddle post of a bicycle and includes a pair of independent torsion bars for suspending or supporting wheels independently to either side of the chassis with axles extending into and riding in the slot found on the side of the chassis.

Abstract: A trailer assembly for a two-wheel vehicle including a compact body portion carried and supported by wheels, an easily attachable and detachable connector assembly for attaching the trailer to the vehicle, and a kick-stand unit for facilitating ease of handling of the trailer.

Abstract: A motorcycle trailer comprising two body parts hingedly connected with each part having triangular sides and a rear wall on the upper part. A wheel suspension is secured to the lower part and comprises a pair of leaf springs having a transverse tubular member secured to their lower ends and a pair of shock absorbers between the tubular member and the lower body part. A pair of wheels are mounted on spindles at the ends of the tubular member. A pair of link assemblies hold the upper body part in an open position at an acute angle. A bed comprising two parts hingedly connected is positioned in the lower body part. With the bed in open position the part extending from the lower body part is supported by a pair of U shaped frames pivoted to the underside of that part. A canopy is supported by the partially open upper body part and a collapsible frame. A universal hitch is provided for attaching the trailer to the luggage rack of a motorcycle.

Abstract: A delivery trailer adapted to alternatively be pulled by a bicycle, to be operated as a hand truck or to be collapsed for compact mounting upon the bicycle when not in use. In order to adapt the bicycle-trailer combination for carrying substantial loads, the bicycle has a structural portion of its frame extending rearwardly above its back wheel to provide a mount for the trailer, the collapsible trailer including a parallelogram linkage with associated bracing as well as other features to adapt it for carrying heavy loads.

Abstract: An attachment for bicycles for carrying packages, small articles, newspapers, and the like. The device includes a saddle-type load-carrying container over the rear wheel of a bicycle. An outrigger wheel assembly is connected to and spaced outwardly from each of the sides of the container including a load-bearing wheel mounted in a wheel skirt connected with the container side by an arrangement of straps and hinges which permit relative movement between the wheel skirt and the container allowing the wheel assembly to change positions relative to the rear wheel of the bicycle to compensate for irregular running surfaces. Vertically spaced bumper rollers are secured between the container sides and each wheel skirt to maintain the proper spacing in between the outrigger wheels and the container sides.

Abstract: A trailer for a motorcycle including a hitch formed of two parallel flat plates attached to the trailer by a hinge having a transversely disposed horizontal axis. Another flat plate is sandwiched between the two parallel plates and the plates are fastened together by a pin inserted through holes in the plates to form a hinge having a vertical axis. Tubular members are mounted to the motorcycle and receive extensions adjustably mounted to the inner flat plate to thereby attach the trailer to the motorcycle. The trailer also has a resilient suspension system for the trailer road wheel which is adjustable to compensate for various loads carried on the trailer and is formed in a manner such that wind acting on the top of the trailer acts to urge the trailer downwardly to thus stabilize the trailer when in use.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer comprises axle means having wheel means mounted on each end. A post member is latchably secured at one location to the axle means and at another location it is pivotally mounted to a hitching member which is to be secured onto a bicycle frame. Supporting members extend outwardly from the post member onto which container means are secured.

Abstract: An attachment for a bicycle serving as a hitch for towing a small trailer or coaster. The bicycle hitch can be attached to any standard bicycle without modifying the same and is adjustable to suit bicycles of various wheel diameters. The bicycle hitch includes a curved tubular member subtending substantially a quarter circle, adapted to spacedly surround the top back quarter portion of the rear driving wheel of a bicycle in the plane of said rear wheel and substantially coaxial therewith. This curved member is adjustably attached to the bicycle frame or to the seat support rod at its front end, while its rear end carries a standard ball member for hitching purposes.

Abstract: A two-wheeled trailer for towing behind a cycle having a tongue which extends forwardly and on one side of the rear end of the rear wheel of the cycle. The forward end of the tongue is provided with a conveniently disconnectable hitch which is mounted on one side of the cycle and usually adjacent the rear wheel axle of same. The hitch comprises a resilient member having a pivotal connection disposed between the tongue and the cycle which provides the trailer with freedom of movement about one axis relative to the cycle, the resilience of the member providing the trailer with freedom of movement about the other two axes relative to the cycle.

Abstract: A trailer for a motorcycle including a hitch formed of two parallel flat plates attached to the trailer by a hinge having a transversely disposed horizontal axis. Another flat plate is sandwiched between the two parallel plates and the plates are fastened together by a pin inserted through holes in the plates to form a hinge having a vertical axis. Tubular members are mounted to the motorcycle and receive extensions adjustably mounted to the inner flat plate to thereby attach the trailer to the motorcycle. The trailer also has a resilient suspension system for the trailer road wheel which is adjustable to compensate for various loads carried on the trailer and is formed in a manner such that wind acting on the top of the trailer acts to urge the trailer downwardly to thus stabilize the trailer when in use.

Abstract: This invention combines a power booster unit with ready means of attachment to a bicycle, without altering the bicycle in any way, whereby the booster unit drives independently and to the rear of the bicycle through the booster wheels and may be simply detached.