Abstract: A two wheeled, electrically powered vehicle having an outer contour resembling a piece of luggage and including a handlebar controlled steering column which is retractable into the luggage shaped vehicle to facilitate the carrying of the vehicle. The steering column is connected to one of the wheels and is movable to facilitate the steering of the vehicle while, at the same time, an electrically powered motor mounted to the steering column provides the motive force for driving the steered wheel to propel the vehicle.

Abstract: A three-place contact cambering vehicle having a pair of trailing arms pivoted to a front frame for up and down swinging movement on either side of the frame and interconnected by spur gearing that stabilizes and holds the frame and connected steering column at a predetermined rake angle while permitting equal and opposite movement of the trailing arms. This gearing can be locked to lock the trailing arms and frame together for vehicle parking purposes. An adjustment is provided to permit the rake angle of the frame to be selectively varied to change steering column rake angle and to further permit the frame and steering column to be collapsed toward the trailing arms and subsequently locked to provide a compact, low profile vehicle for transportation or storage purposes.

Abstract: A child's convertible pedal tricycle readily assembled into upright and underslung configurations is disclosed. It has an integral plastic frame member with upright and underslung seating walls on opposite sides, a pair of rear wheels on its rear end, a front fork member removably, reversibly and rotatably mounted on its front end with a pedal driven front wheel on its lower end and a handlebar member removably mounted on its upper end for easy convertibility into either configuration whenever desired.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle employing a cambering device which interconnects the trailing arms for controlled pivotal movement and includes means for locking the trailing arms together and for allowing the vehicle to be folded into a compact configuration so as to facilitate stowage thereof.

Abstract: A foldable bicycle including a frame having a seat structure and a handlebar structure thereon. A front wheel is rotatably mounted on the frame structure through a front column, and a rear wheel is mounted on the frame structure and is powered through a pedal structure including a sprocket connected to the rear wheel by a chain drive. The main frame is foldable about a hinge point in the area of the sprocket through a unique hinge release and locking mechanism. Moreover, the front wheel is rotatable through the front column in a 180.degree. arc so that the front and back wheels become axially aligned when the hinge locking mechanism is released so that a front portion of the frame section can swing about in a 180.degree. arc to become somewhat parallel to a rear portion thereof. In addition, the present invention provides a unique seat structure which can be collapsed and raised to a desired level.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle having pivoted trailing arms interconnected through a cambering device including a two-piece bell crank that incorporates locking means for allowing the trailing arms to be locked together for parking purposes and also folded towards the vehicle frame so as to provide a compact package which can be readily stowed.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle having a pair of trailing arms pivoted to the front steering frame for up and down swinging movement on either side of the steering frame and interconnected by differential gearing that stabilizes and holds the steering frame at a predetermined rake angle while permitting equal and opposite movement of the trailing arms. This gearing can be locked to lock the trailing arms and steering frame together for vehicle parking purposes. An adjustment is provided to permit the rake angle of the steering frame to be changed and to further permit the steering frame to be collapsed toward the trailing arms and locked to provide a low profile position for transportation or storage purposes.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle having pivoted trailing arms interconnected through a cambering device including a two-piece bell crank which has a lever-operated locking pin that allows the trailing arms to be locked together and folded towards the vehicle frame so as to provide a compact package which can be readily stowed.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle having pivoted trailing arms interconnected through a cambering device including a two-piece bell crank that allows the trailing arms to be locked together and folded towards the vehicle frame so as to provide a compact package which can be readily stowed.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle having pivoted trailing arms interconnected through a cambering device including a bell crank consisting of two wing members which are connected together by a gearing arrangement and combined with a lever-operated locking device that allows the trailing arms to be freely movable for normal operation of the vehicle and to be folded towards the vehicle frame so as to provide a compact package when the vehicle is to be stowed.

Abstract: An articulated cambering vehicle in which a pair of trailing arms are interconnected to each other and to a steering frame by stabilizer linkage which includes a support and locking plate pivoted to the frame and a pair of side links each being pivotally connected to the support and locking plate and to the trailing arms. A locking device is employed to lock the plate at an infinite number of positions to lock up the vehicle in a stand-up position for parking purposes. One of the side links can be telescoped and shortened to allow the vehicle to be collapsed into a folded low-profile position. By locking the side link in the telescoped position the vehicle is rigidly maintained in the folded position.

Abstract: A portable foldable motor scooter with a substantially triangular chassis, each corner of which is pivotable and one leg of which is hinged to allow the chassis to be folded to a collapsed condition. A steering column is pivotally connected to the forward corner of the chassis and is detachable from the chassis. The driver's seat is supported on front and rear linkages, the front linkage including a triangular portion containing the leg hinge of the chassis. A single removable pin normally locks this hinge and maintains the front seat-supporting linkage rigid. Upon removal of the pin the chassis can be folded to its collapsed position and the seat can be swung downwardly toward the rear wheel and can be latched to the rear wheel fender, holding the chassis in its collapsed position. The steering column has handle bars which can be swung inwardly and fastened so as not to protrude from the folded vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in folding girl's and tandem bicycles. The improvement expands the capability of bicycle folding means into girl's and tandem model configurations and provides a commonality of construction which can be incorporated into men's model configurations. The improvement disclosed is a detent for retaining the articulated latches securely locked thereby avoiding inadvertant release when the bicycle is ridden. An eccentric adjustment is provided to adjust out the looseness in the folding joints to overcome the problems of manufacturing tolerances and normal wear. Also disclosed is a tandem style which is no larger than the single rider model, except that it has provisions for a tandem seat and a tandem set of pedals.

Abstract: Bicycle, in particular a folding bicycle, substantially comprising elements manufactured out of rectangular strips of thin sheet material of substantially the same width which have been folded and bent and with interhooks composed into hollow profiles which may be filled with hard plastic foam.

Abstract: A collapsible vehicle which in the exemplary form is a two wheeled vehicle driven by pedals and a sprocket chain. The frame is articulated with joints between frame members, permitting collapsing of the frame members into a substantially parallel relationship in the plane of the frame. Further joints allow collapsing of the frame members in a direction normal to the plane of the frame and into a position with the two wheels opposite each other on opposite sides of the frame members. The frame members include collapsible handlebars, steering column, and seat supporting members.

Abstract: This disclosure teaches a foldable bicycle divided into a front frame part and a rear frame part. The front frame part and the rear frame part are hingedly connected together. A front fork and steering assembly is hingedly connected to the front frame part. A saddle supporting assembly is hingedly connected to the rear frame part. Locking means are provided in operative association with each of the hinged connections.

Abstract: A bicycle having a steering member (handlebars) which is mounted in a tube connected to the tubular mounting member for the front fork, said tube being arched in such a way that the arch centre is positioned in front of the bicycle, the mounting tube of the steering member being arched in the same manner and slidably mounted therein, tightening means being provided to fix the mounting tube of the steering member at a desired height, the frame being shaped in such a way that a substantially horizontal line through the saddle and the handlebars, a straight line from the crank through the mounting tube for the saddle, and a straight line from the crank to the handlebars constitute a triangle in which the angle at the saddle will be about 73.degree. and the angle at the handlebars about 62.degree., whereby an optimal comfort for the driver is obtained.