Patent ID: 8480113
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: B62K,B62M

Abstract:
1. A folding bicycle with an enclosed, front-wheel shaft-drive, comprising: a shared rotational space including (i) a portion of a drive assembly and (ii) a portion of a steering assembly; and, a folding chassis including (iii) a rotatably-lockable front strut supporting a front wheel assembly having a front wheel, and (iv) a rotatably-lockable rear strut supporting a rear wheel assembly having a rear wheel; wherein, the steering axle rotates freely, or substantially freely, within the spoolshaft, such that the crankshaft rotates in the fixed position independent, or substantially independent, of a rotation of the steering axle; the front strut has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the front strut attaching to the chassis at a rotatably-lockable front strut pivot; the rear strut has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the rear strut attaching to the chassis at a rotatably-lockable rear strut pivot; and, the shared rotational space creates a compact, combination drive-and-steering unit for the pedal-powered vehicle.