Patent ID: 8720927
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: B62K,B62M

Abstract:
1. A collapsible tricycle comprising a spine frame having a spine supported by a rear wheel and by a pair of steerable front wheels, a pedal boom extending forwardly of the spine and supporting a pedal crank assembly, a drive system connecting the pedal crank assembly with the rear wheel, and a seat supported by the spine; wherein the front wheels each support a lateral arm having a proximal end and a distal end with the front wheel pivotably attached at the distal end, and the proximal end connects each lateral arm to the spine and a boom pivot between the pedal boom and the spine allows the pedal boom to fold back against the spine in a stowed position, and the seat has a base portion and a rear portion, and the tricycle has a seat pivot in the seat rear portion, and a weight bearing bracket projecting from the seat base portion which engages with bracket supports on the spine; and a locking device on the spine which arrests the seat during tricycle travel, and releases the seat to raise and thereby allow the pedal boom to be stowed under the seat.