Patent ID: 6247711
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: B62C

Abstract:
A sulky comprising:an upper support having a seat attached thereto via a seat support member, said upper support further having at each end an outer frame member and an inner frame member;a pair of axles, each said axle disposed between one of said outer and said inner frame members;a pair of wheels, each said wheel rotatably mounted onto one of said axles;a pair of shafts for harnessing said sulky to a horse, each of said pair of shafts having a pivot connection about a substantially vertical axis along its length; anda pair of fork assemblies, each of said fork assemblies having a pair of forks which are joined at one end that is pivotably secured to said pivot connection along one of said shafts, and which are rotatably connected at another end to one of said axles on opposite sides of said wheel, wherein said wheels are configured to pivot around said pivot connection upon the exertion of a sideways displacement force at said wheels.