Patent ID: 6575479
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A three runner sled, comprising:a peripheral frame having a raised, longitudinal backbone member with a forward end, a rearward end, and generally laterally depending forward and rearward, left and right side braces with corresponding left and right side longitudinal members extending respectively therebetween; a single, steerable front runner extending from said forward end of said frame; generally rearwardly disposed, laterally separated left and right, directionally fixed rear runners secured respectively to said left and right side longitudinal members of said frame; a seat disposed rearwardly upon said backbone member of said frame; a knee rest disposed atop each of said longitudinal members, slightly forwardly of said seat; a foot rest disposed rearwardly atop each of said longitudinal members and behind each respective said knee rest, for providing a generally kneeling position for a sled operator; a separate, selectively and independently actuated, rearwardly disposed left and right brake extending rearwardly respectively from each of said longitudinal members; a brake shoe removably installed upon each said brake; and at least one separate, selectively replaceable and interchangeable second brake shoe for each said brake.