Patent ID: 8752852
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
1. A human powered vehicle accommodating at least one rearward facing rider or occupant relative to a direction of motion of the vehicle, the at least one rearward facing rider or occupant contributing to the propulsion of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle has a drive train comprising no more than one chain, belt or shaft, the drivetrain further comprising: a first drive gear at a first position accommodating a forward facing rider and operable by the forward facing rider, the first drive gear engaging the chain, belt or shaft and rotating in a first direction when propelling the vehicle in the direction of motion of the vehicle; and a second drive gear at a second position accommodating a rearward facing rider and operable by the rearward facing rider, the second drive gear engaging the chain, belt or shaft and rotating in a second, counter-rotating direction relative to the first drive gear when propelling the vehicle in the direction of motion of the vehicle.