Patent ID: 6595536
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B62K,B62M

Abstract:
A two-wheeled vehicle, comprising:a first wheel rotatably affixed to an axle passing therethrough; a drive wheel rotatably affixed to an axle passing therethrough; a steering assembly operatively connected to the axle of the first wheel so as to cause the first wheel to pivot about a generally vertical axis under the control of an operator, thereby enabling the first wheel to change the direction of the two-wheeled vehicle; a down tube having a first end slidably connected to said steering assembly, and a second end suitable for connection to said drive wheel; a seat assembly including a first end pivotably connected to said down tube and a second end upon which a seat to support the operator is adjustably attached; and a horizontal stay having a first end slidably connected to said seat assembly, and a second end pivotably affixed to said steering assembly, wherein the two-wheeled vehicle may be collapsed to a smaller size by slidably moving the down tube and horizontal stay members relative to the steering and seat assemblies, respectively.