Class 180/223 - Including steerable and driven wheel

Subclass of Class 180 - Motor vehicles
Definition: Vehicle provided with at least one wheel which is not only
No. of patents: 27
Last issue date: 09/09/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7422545	All-terrain vehicle reverse gear protection A reverse system for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) having an engine and an engine drive shaft, a reverse activator, an engine speed limiter, and an override switch. The reverse activator is coupled to the drive shaft. The reverse activator activates operation of the ...	09/09/2008
7205730	Article transport vehicle The invention provides an article transport vehicle that includes: a vehicle body; a first wheel that supports the vehicle body; a second wheel that is disposed spaced apart from the first wheel in a fore-and-aft direction, and that supports the vehicle body; a firs...	04/17/2007
7185726	Bicycle with optional power assist A bicycle is fitted with rear panniers that provide electric motor assist and a power supply for the bicycle when desired. In a preferred embodiment the bicycle has a power coupling permanently attached at the rear wheel, for receiving an output drive shaft or power...	03/06/2007
7025366	Two wheel steering bicycle with each wheel having its own steering control operated by rider's left and right hand respectively and rider positioned facing the direction of motion A two wheel steering bicycle with two steering controls and rider positioned facing forward. A top tube member connects the rear head tube to the front head tube. The rear wheel attaches to the rear fork extending upwards. The rear fork steerer column passes through...	04/11/2006
6907953	Driving force distribution control device and driving force distribution method for four-wheel drive vehicle An ECU, which functions as a driving force distribution control apparatus for a four-wheel drive vehicle, includes a CPU. The CPU controls a coupling for changing torque distribution of front and rear wheels. The CPU determines either of first and second torque dist...	06/21/2005
6505699	Two-wheel drive two-wheeled vehicle The present invention is a two-wheel drive motorcycle. The drive trait that supplies power to the front wheel is modified to include a series of rigid shafts or other internalized drive systems. The front wheel drive consists of components located on the ...	01/14/2003
6439592	Two-wheel drive two-wheeled vehicle The present invention is a fully functioning two-wheel drive bicycle and embodiments thereof. The drive train which supplies power to the front wheel is incorporated into a modified frame and comprises a rear wheel driven by the traditional chain or shaft...	08/27/2002
6336516	Power drive attachment for pedal cycles A power drive attachment for a pedal cycle includes a drive motor mounted on the frame of the cycle. An output drive sprocket is mounted on the motor in close vicinity to the chain ring, wherein the drive chain is captured between the drive sprocket and t...	01/08/2002
6012539	All terrain scooter An "all terrain" scooter is provided with a large central tubular chassis having two central brackets supporting a platform. At the front, the tubular chassis bends upward through a notch in the platform upwardly above the front wheel to support a steerin...	01/11/2000
5826674	Wheeled vehicle A wheeled vehicle (200) for carrying a person comprising a frame (218, 220, 222, 250) rotatably supporting two substantially in-line wheels (204, 206), and foot support means (254, 256) for, in use, supporting the feet of a user. The wheels are ring-shape...	10/27/1998
5207288	Scooter body and front-wheel drive type electromotive scooter An electromotive scooter body is a hollow construction made of fiber reinforced plastics, so that the body is strong and light to reduce load on a traveling motive power source. The body can be separated into upper and bottom parts and the hollow of the b...	05/04/1993
5121809	Vehicle with laterally adjustable steering axis The steering wheel (10) of the vehicle is comprised of a plate (40) mounted in an appropriate annular guide (42) integral with the suspension arm (17) of the vehicle, the plate carrying a second roller bearing (24) fixed excentrically to the plate. The ex...	06/16/1992
5076388	Motorcycle A motorcycle has a frame assembly including a main frame supporting front and rear wheels on a central line thereof. A connecting member is mounted on the main frame between the front and rear wheels, and a subframe is mounted on the connecting member and...	12/31/1991
5054572	Front wheel drive system for a motorcycle A front wheel drive system for a motorcycle. The system is particularly adapted to be incorporated in a one-sided front wheel suspension system. The front wheel drive system may be used alone, to provide a motorcycle having front wheel drive only, or it m...	10/08/1991
5042608	Front-wheel-drive motorcycle A front-wheel-drive motorcycle includes a main frame supporting a rear wheel with a rounded tread tire mounted thereon and also supporting a saddle seat, and a front frame supporting a front drive wheel with a flat tread tire mounted thereon. The main fra...	08/27/1991
4917209	Motorcycle A motorcycle has a frame assembly including a main frame supporting front and rear wheels on a central line thereof. A connecting means mounted on the main frame between the front and rear wheels, and a subframe is mounted on the connecting member and bei...	04/17/1990
4770434	Vehicle consisting of two distinct and detachable sections The vehicle disclosed offers significant economies from both manufacturer and user standpoints, by virtue of its being embodied in two distinct sections, front and rear, that are joined by way of a detachable coupling located between the swivel sleeve whi...	09/13/1988
4733742	Two-wheeled steerable vehicle A two-wheeled, self-propelled and steerable vehicle especially designed for travel over varying terrain, including pavement, rough and rocky ground, under brush and areas dotted with water. The vehicle has a fore-and-aft body supported on front and rear w...	03/29/1988
4611684	Front-wheel drive motor vehicle A front-wheel drive motor vehicle comprising a front frame assembly including a front frame extending up at the front of the vehicle, a front wheel mounted at the lower end of the front frame, and handle bars at the upper end of the front frame, a power d...	09/16/1986
4510983	Pair of pneumatic belted tires for motorcycle A pair of pneumatic belted tires for use in motorcycle are disclosed, each of which comprises a tread extending over a width corresponding to the maximum width of the tire, a pair of sidewalls, a pair of bead portions each containing a bead core therein, ...	04/16/1985
4397369	Power drive A power drive unit for driving a utilization mechanism such as, for example, a roadwheel of a light vehicle such as a bicycle, tricycle, or quadricycle. The utilization mechanism is driven from the output shaft of a prime mover mounted through a controlla...	08/09/1983
4168081	Motorcycle steering gear A planetary gear reduction unit is drivingly connected between the handlebars and front fork of a motorcycle for steering. The handlebar is coaxially mounted for rotation with respect to the front fork of the motorcycle; sector gears are respectively moun...	09/18/1979
4094374	Two wheeled electrically powered vehicle A two wheeled, electrically powered vehicle having an outer contour resembling a piece of luggage and including a handlebar controlled steering column which is retractable into the luggage shaped vehicle to facilitate the carrying of the vehicle. The stee...	06/13/1978
4026573	Foldable motor scooter A portable foldable motor scooter with a substantially triangular chassis, each corner of which is pivotable and one leg of which is hinged to allow the chassis to be folded to a collapsed condition. A steering column is pivotally connected to the forward...	05/31/1977
3997018	Drive wheel assembly with high flotation tire for compaction vehicles A self-propelled vibratory compactor has a one-piece frame supported at one end by a steel roller drum and at the other end by a yoke-mounted, single, high-flotation pneumatic rubber tire. An engine on the frame drives hydraulic pumps which supply fluid t...	12/14/1976
3939931	Electric starter drive for motor engaging vehicle drive wheel A mechanism for engaging an electric starter motor with the drive shaft of an engine which is pivotably mounted on a vehicle and movable into and out of engagement with a drive wheel. The starter motor is pivotably mounted both to the engine mount and the...	02/24/1976
3934669	Powered vehicle A two wheeled, electrically powered vehicle having an outer contour resembling a piece of luggage and including a handlebar controlled steering column which is retractable into the luggage shaped vehicle to facilitate the carrying of the vehicle. The stee...	01/27/1976

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