Abstract: A toy vehicle is adaptable for use as a ride-on vehicle or a scooter, and includes a support frame provided with a user supporting mechanism and having a first portion and a second distal portion, and a grip handlebar for the user mechanically connected to the support frame. The support frame is mechanically connectible/disconnectible to/from the grip handlebar in order to assume first and second use configurations such that the grip handlebar is connected to the first and second portions, respectively, and such that the user support mechanism assumes different positions.

Abstract: An adjustable bicycle seat which is supported on a seat tube. The seat is vertically adjustable and held in place by a clamp. A spring is located within the tubular seat frame. The lower end of the spring is supported within the tubular seat frame. A seat tube clamp is positioned about the tubular seat frame which adjustably holds the seat tube at a desired height. Means are provided for limiting the upward movement of the seat to retain the seat tube within the tubular seat frame.

Abstract: The bicycle angle adjustment device according to the invention is suitable for rotationally adjusting a first bicycle part in relation to a second bicycle part. The first bicycle part is provided with a hole with an internal toothing. Also, an intermediate ring is provided with an external and internal toothing, wherein the intermediate ring's external toothing, when 5 mounted, meshes into the internal toothing of the first bicycle part. In this way, a first set of meshing toothings is formed. The second bicycle part is provided with an external toothing which, when mounted, meshes into the internal toothing of the intermediate ring, in such a way that a second set of meshing toothings is formed. The first set of toothings has a first minimum angular rotation and the second set of toothings has a second minimum angular 0 rotation. The first minimum angular rotation of the first set of toothings differs from the second minimum angular rotation of the second set of toothings.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a storage element and bicycle frame that work in conjunction with each other. The present invention to makes both the frame and storage element as aerodynamic as possible when the storage element is attached to the frame. The storage element is designed to function as an integral aerodynamic element of the frame.

Abstract: A bicycle, provided with wheels rotatable about axles, which axles are detachably coupled, in a manner secured against rotation, to a frame (3) of a bicycle (1), wherein the detachable coupling of at least one of the axles (5) is provided with a sensor (S). The invention further provides a method for determining at least one bicycle use parameter, for instance a pedal force, torque and/or chain force generated by or under the influence of a cyclist, wherein the bicycle is provided with a sensor for producing a measuring signal, which measuring signal is processed for the purpose of determining the bicycle use parameter.

Abstract: Device includes plates which are connected by an axle that extends through a guiding piece and a ball joint element positioned at the ends of a column tube. Rotating elements are disposed in the plates and enable same to rotate around the axle which is blocked in rotation by the guiding piece. The guiding piece has a concave spherical surface coupled to the convex surface of the eccentric which is equipped with a bore that is off-centre in relation to the vertical axis of the spherical surfaces and a flat surface which is perpendicular to the axis of the bore. An eccentric pivots in the bore and on the surface via a cylinder and a surface. The eccentric is equipped with a bore that is off-centre in relation to the cylinder. The combined reverse rotation of the eccentrics enables the assembly to pivot around the axis.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle frame, and the end product frame, are disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the second part by an epoxy. The taper of the tab allows the angle at which the parts are connected to be controlled through a wide range.

Abstract: A bicycle structure having a truncated airfoil cross-sectional shape oriented in a direction generally transverse to a longitudinal direction of the bicycle structure. The truncated shape has a generally rounded head, a pair of opposing sidewalls that extend from edges of the rounded head, and a blunt rear facing end wall. The blunt rear facing wall is maintained in a spaced relation so that a tail portion of overall airfoil shape is formed by air associated with the flow of air over the truncated airfoil cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A front fork for a bicycle having an upwardly extending mast of an aerodynamic teardrop shape to which a handlebar may readily be attached.

Abstract: The frame (10) comprises a seat tube (11) to the top end (11a) of which a saddle (12) is to be connected, and a front structure (14) and a rear structure (15) which are identical and have, in side view, a generally V-shaped configuration with the ends (14a, 14b; 15a, 15b) connected to the seat tube (11) and the respective vertices (14c, 15c) facing in opposite directions relative to the seat tube (11).

Abstract: A rear portion structure of a vehicle body for a saddle-type vehicle includes a pair of left and right rear frames provided rearwardly of a main frame section of the vehicle body, and pillion steps attached to the left and right rear frames through respective stays, wherein each of the rear frames includes a stay attaching portion which projects on an inner side of the frame, and to which a corresponding one of said stays is fastened in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vehicle body's leftward and rightward direction. Such rear portion structure suppresses adverse influences on rear frame rigidity and the appearance of the vehicle body when the pillion steps are attached thereto.

Abstract: Bicycle frame, of the type which consist of a diagonal tube (1) of quadrangular section, in which at least in the mid-upper zone (11) of the diagonal tube (1) which faces the bicycle wheel, the outer side (10) of said quadrangular section is concave, and the size (a) of said outer side (10) increases approximately from the upper section (A:A) to the central section (C:C) of the diagonal tube (1).

Abstract: A bottom bracket assembly for use on a bicycle, the assembly provided as a split bracket assembly with an upper portion formed integrally with the bicycle frame and a lower portion detachably connectable to the upper portion, the lower portion completely removable from the upper portion. The bottom bracket assembly provided to capture a crank shaft therein with associated bearings to facilitate the rotation of the crank shaft assembly.

Abstract: In a saddle tube for a bicycle frame, especially a racing bicycle frame, the bottom bracket end (22) of the saddle tube is wider in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction (24) of the frame than in the longitudinal direction (24) of the frame. According to the invention, the saddle tube (18) has a flat portion (32) at the chain ring side.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.

Abstract: A wheelchair is provided for positioning and transporting patients. An exemplary embodiment of the wheelchair includes a tiltable seat frame portion and a base frame portion. The seat frame portion is generally configured to tilt relative to the base frame portion. An arcuate track adjustment portion generally permits pivotal adjustment of the focus about which the seat frame portion rotates. A seat frame adjustment portion generally permits pivotal adjustment of the seat frame portion relative to the base frame portion such that the seat frame portion maintains proper orientation with the base frame portion upon adjustment of the focus about which the seat frame portion rotates.

Abstract: A bicycle frame may include handlebars having a rise and range of handlebar angle adjustment and a seat tube mounted at an angle a fixed distance rearward of the bottom bracket. The combination of the handlebar rise, the fixed distance and seat tube angle, as well as the ranges of handlebar angle and saddle height adjustments, result in the handlebar angle and saddle height being sufficiently adjustable so that almost all riders can comfortably sit upright on the saddle using substantially the same leg extension to place a foot flat on the ground when stopped and while pedaling.

Abstract: A bicycle frame includes a frame body, a base coating layer covering an entire surface of the frame body, and a decorative layer thermal bonded to an entire outer surface of the base coating layer. The decorative layer includes an adhesive layer, a patterned layer that is printed on the adhesive layer, and a reflective layer that has a plurality of reflective particles bonded to the adhesive layer. A method of forming the bicycle frame is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bicycle frame, including a number of frame elements, preferably tubes, where the frame elements are interconnected and constitute a construction with so great rigidity that the cycle frame does not change its geometrical shape under usual load, where an electric battery system is at least partly embedded in the frame, including at least one battery pack for storing electric energy for use in connection with equipment, such as comfort equipment and/or safety equipment on a bicycle, including an electric auxiliary motor, where the part of the frame adapted to mounting a battery pack is constituted by a hollow section, the hollow section being a multiple chamber section, where a battery pack is predominantly arranged in a cutout in the multiple chamber section so that at least one chamber in the multiple chamber section is substantially intact. Thus is obtained a cycle frame with a cutout for a battery pack, where the frame has great rigidity.

Abstract: A bicycle frame is provided in which the head tube, top tube and down tube are constructed as a single structural unit with the ends of the top tube and down tube left open to allow for ease of molding.

Abstract: There is described a bicycle (1) in which the rear wheel (3) is provided with a planetary hub gearbox (17) and is mounted on a single rear arm (13) positioned to one side of the rear wheel. The planetary gearbox comprises an outer casing (19) having an external bearing surface to engage a bearing mounted to the rear arm (13) of the bicycle, and releaseable mounting means for attaching the rear wheel (3) of the bicycle to the outer casing (19) of the planetary hub gearbox (17). The rear arm is of tubular or hollow construction, with the drive chain (15) or belt running enclosed within the rear arm (13).

Abstract: A tubular frame for bicycles, particularly with classic diamond shape, comprising a tubular structure forming at least one front head tube that can be connected to a front fork, a first substantially horizontal tubular body that is functionally connected to the head tube and forms an inlet for mounting a saddle and a second oblique tubular body that is functionally connected to the front head tube to support a central mechanism. At least one of the two tubular bodies has a structurally asymmetric resisting transverse cross-section for asymmetric flexural and torsional stiffening with respect to the longitudinal plane of the frame. The longitudinal plane is formed by a plane that passes through the axis of the first substantially horizontal tubular body and through the axis of the second oblique tubular body.

Abstract: A lightweight mountain bike frame made out of welded aluminum tubing heavily reinforced with open ended gussets, whose design allows peak stress to be more evenly distributed. The design moves the shock mount forward so that the rocker arm fits around the seat tube without mounting a pivot to it, resulting in the weight of the suspension to move to the center of gravity for both bike and rider.

Abstract: In a saddle tube for a bicycle frame, especially a racing bicycle frame, the bottom bracket end (22) of the saddle tube is wider in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction (24) of the frame than in the longitudinal direction (24) of the frame. According to the invention, the saddle tube (18) has a flat portion (32) at the chain ring side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage element, preferably aerodynamic, designed for a bicycle frame, and more particularly a storage element designed in conjunction with the frame so as to increase the volume for storage proximate the frame.

Abstract: A lightweight motorcycle frame is made with sufficient rigidity to minimize or avoid the occurrence of frame cracks, due to impacts on the frame caused by a harsh landing after a vehicle jump or the like. The motorcycle frame includes a head pipe, a pair of main frames extending rearwardly from the head pipe, and a down tube extending downwardly from a lower portion of the head pipe. The frame may include a forged reinforcing body for connecting the head pipe and the down tube, and the other frame components may be formed by casting. In this case, the other frame components include a portion of the head pipe, the main frames, the down tube, and the reinforcing frame, which may be integrally molded by aluminum casting. Where used, the reinforcing body may be secured to a front portion of an integrally cast frame body.

Abstract: A stabilizer includes a base and a shaft rotatively mounted to the base. An arm attached to the shaft is able to swing about the axis of rotation defined by the shaft in response to centrifugal force. In one possible application, the stabilizer can be incorporated into a vehicle. The vehicle includes a first frame and a second frame pivotally connected to the first frame, wherein the frames pivot with respect to one another about an axis of rotation. The second frame includes an outwardly extending support arm having a seat mounted thereon. The arm swings in response to centrifugal force so as to laterally displace the seat relative to the first frame. In one aspect, the seat is located below the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A rear bicycle frame structure which has different rear triangles that make up a common tubular structure that forms part of the front frame, an upper tie bolt and a lower tie bolt. The upper tie bolt and the lower tie bolt are joined by a fourth side forming four-sided piece. A rear axle is placed on the fourth side of each four-sided piece formed.

Abstract: A bicycle offering a stable ride, yet capable of supporting loads of 600 pounds (or more). Features and various implementations of the present invention include: (1) a frame having a low center of gravity with respect to the load; (2) a wide-stance heavy-duty double kick-stand; (3) support for a rigid hard cargo compartment that does not crush goods; (4) a frame that is strong and durable, yet easy for any metal shop to fix; and (5) an additional support surface for an extra seat, a cooler flat bed, a space case, a bicycle rack, a storage container, an additional rack expansion, or rack carrying devices to carry any needed item.

Abstract: A head pipe is disposed in a front side of a vehicle frame. Left and right main pipes extend from the head pipe toward a rear side of the vehicle frame. The Left and right main pipes are welded to the head pipe. A down tube extends from the head pipe toward the rear side and welded to the head pipe. The head pipe includes: a head pipe main body supporting a steering shaft; a main pipe connection portion disposed in a rear upper portion of the head pipe, the main pipe connection portion to which a front ends of the left and right main pipes are welded; and a down tube connection portion disposed in a rear lower portion of the head pipe. The head pipe main body, the main pipe connection portion and the down tube connection portion are integrally formed with one another by a casting or a forging.

Abstract: A bicycle suspension system of the present invention generally includes a bicycle suspension and a hydraulic control assembly. The hydraulic control assembly includes a fluid pump, a fluid responder and a fluid path. The fluid pump is mountable to a bicycle handlebar. The fluid responder is mountable to the bicycle suspension. The fluid path links the fluid pump and the fluid responder. The fluid responder is operatively connected to the bicycle suspension to operate the bicycle suspension between first and second suspension settings in response to fluid displacement between the fluid pump and the fluid responder.

Abstract: An integral bicycle frame includes a single-piece molded front frame unit with first and second joined regions, and a single-piece molded rear frame unit with upper and lower anchored regions which are respectively coupled with the first and second joined regions through upper and lower coupling joints. Each of the upper and lower coupling joints has a tubular socket blank and a plug blank which respectively have inner and outer tubular surfaces matingly fitted to each other. The inner and outer tubular surfaces of one of the coupling joints are configured to respectively diverge and converge toward each other so as to facilitate inter-engagement therebetween.

Abstract: A clamping device for fixing a tubular object (S), in particular for a seat post (S), comprises at least a clamping area (6, 7) which, under pressure, is elastically deformable and media feed lines (8, 9) to the clamping areas (6, 7). Set under pressure, the tubular object is fixed in a force-fit manner and without clearance. Used on a bicycle, e.g. the seat post (S) can be height-adjusted by means of a remote control (F) during a ride.

Abstract: A foldable frame, a separating member, and a bicycle thereof are disclosed. The foldable frame is connected with a front wheel and a rear wheel of the bicycle. The foldable frame and the separating member can be used for folding the bicycle to align the axle centers of the front wheel and the rear wheel, which is useful for an user to carry the bicycle.

Abstract: A side member for a vehicle is formed by an extruded profile as well as a closed profile which are both constructed as open profiles with an approximately L-shaped cross-section. On the interior side of the extruded profile, a hollow chamber is situated which is removed in sections along the longitudinal course of the side member in order to achieve a targeted compression behavior (folding) of the side member in the event of an impact of the vehicle. Bushes for receiving the chassis components are inserted in the extruded profile. Like the partial weakening of the hollow chamber, the insertion of bushes takes place before the closing of the side member by connecting the profiles.

Abstract: An improved semi-recumbent bicycle seat includes a frame having a main seat support tube and a steering mechanism including a front tire support fork. Front and rear wheels are mounted on the front tire support fork and on the frame. A bicycle seat is mounted above and forwards of the rear wheel, the bicycle seat including a bicycle seat frame, a seat base and a seat cushion. A seat back is adjustably mounted on the bicycle seat frame for adjustment of the height and spacing of the seat back relative to the seat base, and the seat cushion includes a generally flat planar front face and a forwardly tilted top surface which is tilted from horizontal between two and thirty degrees (2° and 30°). The bicycle seat frame is adjustably mounted on the main seat support tube free of any other support connection to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: A structure for a bicycle frame system is described by using multiple composite tubes bonded to one another, wherein apertures, or “ports,” are molded between the tubes to improve the stiffness, strength, aerodynamics and comfort of bicycle frame component.

Abstract: A wheelchair comprises a frame and first and second rear wheels that are each independently mounted to the frame via a respective mounting hub. Each rear wheel is detachably mounted to its respective mounting hub at two or more distinct hub mounting points. Either or both of the hub mounting points can be movable with respect to a remainder of the hub, for example via a pivoting arrangement. A disk can be positioned at the rear wheel and a stop element located at the mounting hub can be selectively operated to interfere with the disk to prevent rotation of that rear wheel. The frame can comprise first and second spaced apart and unitary tubes which each extending in an unbroken manner from a wheelchair seat to a wheelchair forward region.

Abstract: A motorcycle frame is provided such that the spacing between a main frame and a side plate can be easily adjusted, and joint surfaces, at which the side plates and engine hangers abut the main frame, can be easily formed. Each side plate is provided with upper and lower plate-side bosses used for adjusting the spacing between itself and a main frame. A surface of an upper first boss of the main frame, which abuts on the upper plate-side boss, and surfaces of upper second bosses of the main frame, which abut on an upper engine hanger, are provided on the same plane. In addition, a surface of a lower first boss of the main frame, which abuts on the lower plate-side boss, and surfaces of lower second bosses of the main frame, which abut on a lower engine hanger, are provided on the same plane.

Abstract: A bicycle frame includes a front part and a rear part. The front part includes head tube, a seat tube and a down tube connected between the head tube and the seat tube. A first connection portion is connected to the conjunction portion of the seat tube and the down tube. The rear part includes a second connection portion, a connection plate extending from a top end of the second connection portion, and two chain stays and two seat stays extending from the connection plate. The connection plate is fixed to the seat tube by at least one bolt, and the first and second connection portions are connected to each other by at least two bolts. The first connection portion includes a ridge which is engaged with the groove defined in the second connection portion.

Abstract: An aerodynamic racing bicycle is provided. The racing bicycle may have a rear rim brake positioned below a drive portion of a chain and above a chain stay for reducing the aerodynamic drag on the bicycle.

Abstract: A composite bicycle frame includes a plurality of tubes. The tubes includes a seat tube, a main tube and chain stays. The main tube is made of metallic materials. The seat tube and the chain stays are made of resin fiber materials.

Abstract: A body frame for a motorcycle for ensuring the binding rigidity between an engine and a body frame while reducing the weight of the body frame, and also increasing the flexibility of the disposition of motorcycle components. A body frame includes a first frame member and a second frame member, the first frame member and the second frame member being separated relative to each other. At least one engine support is formed integrally with the first frame member. Another engine support and a pivot portion for a rear swing arm is integrally formed with the second frame member. The first frame member gradually expands towards the at least one engine support with three approximately M-shaped projections being formed at an end of the first frame member wherein the at least one engine support is formed at these projections.

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: An aerodynamic racing bicycle is provided. The racing bicycle may have a rear rim brake positioned below a drive portion of a chain and above a chain stay for reducing the aerodynamic drag on the bicycle.

Abstract: A motorcycle that has improved maneuverability and stability at high speed while retaining the external features of an American cruiser motorcycle. A front upper surface of a seat is formed in generally a straight line LU and inclines upward as the front upper surface extends toward the front. A fuel tank is formed such that the straight line LU generally extends to the front along a top surface of the fuel tank. A bottom end section is formed to incline upward as it extends toward the rear.

Abstract: A bicycle frame is disclosed that includes a set of tubes connected together. At least a portion of one of the tubes comprises at least three layers of materials. For example, in one embodiment, the seat tube includes an inner layer of carbon fiber, a middle layer of aluminum (or other metal), and an outside layer of carbon fiber.

Abstract: A rear frame support structure mounts a bicycle wheel for rotation about an axis during bicycle motion, and has a pair of arms spaced axially apart of each other and axially offset from a same axial side of the wheel to enable axial movement of the wheel relative to the arms when the bicycle is not in motion. A drive mechanism is supported by both arms, for enabling the wheel to be driven during bicycle motion. The drive mechanism remains supported by both arms during the axial movement of the wheel.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intelligent bicycle and the front fork thereof, in which piezoelectric elements are provided on a position of a bicycle front fork or frame having vibration amplitude greater than a set value under a vibration frequency. By converting of direct and converse piezoelectric effect by the designed circuit modules integrated on the front fork or frame, the intelligent bicycle according to the present invention is provided with functions of energy storage and vibration suppression.

Abstract: A motorcycle frame structure in which a pair of left and right main frame sections extend rearward and downward from a head pipe and are integrally provided with engine hangers each hanging downward from the intermediate portion of the main frame, such that weight reduction of the main frame is enabled while preventing strength reduction. A front edge of an engine hanger is formed to be inclined forwardly upwardly toward the head pipe. A main frame is provided with a through-hole above the engine hanger. A reinforcing portion extending generally parallel to the front edge of the engine hanger is provided in the main frame to longitudinally transverse the through-hole.