Patent ID: 6116622
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A steerable and brakable sled comprising:a body member having a passenger compartment and also including a floor member having upturned sides;a frame to which said body member is securely attached, said frame including cross members having ends, said frame further including a plurality of brackets pivotally attached to said ends of said cross members;a pair of skis each having an arcuate forward portion, said skis being pivotally attached to said frame and to either side of said body member, said skis having edges and being fixedly attached to said plurality of brackets for pivoting therewith and being adapted to be pivoted upon said edges thereof, each of said skis having an upwardly arcuate forward portion relative to a rearward portion of said ski;a steering means for pivoting said skis on edges thereof and for turning said sled, said steering means including a steering member and a pair of steering arms each of which is pivotally connected to a respective said bracket for pivoting said skis on said edges thereof to turn said sled in a desired direction, said steering member further including a steering member mounting bracket securely disposed upon said floor member, a support member being rotatably attached to said steering member mounting bracket and being rotatable about a horizontal axis, a shaft journaled in said support member and being rotatable about a vertical axis, and a handle means mounted upon said shaft; anda braking means for slowing and stopping said sled.