Patent ID: 6637288
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: B62K,Y10T

Abstract:
A compact folding handle bar apparatus for a bicycle comprising:a handle bar assembly including a first handle bar and a second handle bar, each of said first and second handle bars having formed thereon a handle holder having a hollow body configuration, and each said handle holder having transversely projecting therefrom a pair of connecting members separated one from the other by a gap, a pin being pivotally coupled to said connecting members of said first handle bar to extend therebetween; a stem coupled to the first and second handle bars; and, a control screw device coupled to said pin through the gap between said connecting members of said first handle bar, said control screw device being displaceable with said pin between fastening and releasing positions relative to said first and second handle bars, said control screw device in said fastening position extending at least partially through the gaps between said connecting members of both said first and second handle bars.