Patent ID: 6102431
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: B62B,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A conveniently transportable infant stroller for safely and smoothly carrying an infant over various terrain at speeds faster than average walking speed, said infant stroller comprising:a) a frame assembly comprising three cantilevered, rigid members, hinged and constrained to move together by a releasable locking and folding mechanism, said mechanism comprising:two meshing geared components, which rotate relative to a fixed component,a follower secured to each said meshing geared components,a spring-loaded piston secured to the fixed component, anda means of retracting said piston against said spring secured to said fixed component,wherein said mechanism can be secured into a locked and open position;b) one front wheel and two rear wheels, in tricycle relationship, supported by said frame assembly,wherein each wheel is connected to an axle;c) axle support means between said frame assembly and said wheels;d) means for seating attached to said frame assembly, said means for seating being dimensioned and positioned such that a center of gravity of the infant seated therein is generally between forward and rear wheels;e) means of sheltering infant from weather; andf) shelter support means between said means of sheltering and said frame assembly, said shelter support means giving said sheltering means a plurality of positions.