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US3666291A
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Occupant propelled amusement vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-16
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-11-16
Abstract
Abstract An amusement vehicle comprising an operator member such as a spring-biased seat movably mounted on a vehicle frame, in which frame supporting wheels are rotatably mounted, which operator member is adapted to be reciprocated by the rider. A motion transmission mechanism comprises a pair of links each connected at one arm portion to the operator member and pivoted in response to reciprocation of the operator member. Each link includes another arm portion which is connected to a corresponding pivot point offset from the axis of a shaft connected to at least one of the wheels, whereby the shaft and wheel are rotated as the link arm portions are moved relative to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph G Ortiz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M1/00; B62M1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A vehicle comprising a frame, a plurality of supporting wheels rotatably mounted in said frame, an operator member movably mounted in said frame and adapted to be reciprocated in response to application of force by the rider, and a motion transmission mechanism comprising: a. a pair of links, each link having first and second arm portions which meet at a juncture, said links being pivotally mounted each at said juncture to said frame; b. means for connecting said operator member to said first arm portion of each of said links, whereby in response to reciprocation of said operator member said second arm portions of said links are moved toward and away from each other; c. a shaft connected to at least one of said supporting wheels for rotation therewith, said shaft including means providing a pair of pivot points offset from the axis of said shaft in generally opposite directions; and d. means for connecting each of said second arm portions of said links to a corresponding one of said pivot points on said shaft whereby said shaft is rotated in response to reciprocation of said operator member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A vehicle comprising a frame, a plurality of supporting wheels rotatably mounted in said frame, an operator member movably mounted in said frame and adapted to be reciprocated in response to application of force by the rider, and a motion transmission mechanism comprising: a. a pair of links, each link having first and second arm portions which meet at a juncture, said links being pivotally mounted each at said juncture to said frame; b. means for connecting said operator member to said first arm portion of each of said links, whereby in response to reciprocation of said operator member said second arm portions of said links are moved toward and away from each other; c. a shaft connected to at least one of said supporting wheels for rotation therewith, said shaft including means providing a pair of pivot points offset from the axis of said shaft in generally opposite directions; and d. means for connecting each of said second arm portions of said links to a corresponding one of said pivot points on said shaft whereby said shaft is rotated in response to reciprocation of said operator member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said operator member comprises a spring biased shaft, one end of said shaft being connected to said motion transmission means and the other end having a force applying member which is contacted by the rider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A vehicle according to claim 2 wherein said force applying member comprises a seat, whereby said shaft is reciprocated in response to certain movements of the rider''s body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the angle between said first and second arm portions of each of said links is about 90* .
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said links are pivotally mounted along a common axis for movement in planes generally parallel to the direction of movement of said vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the maximum distance between the ends of said second arm portions of said links is equal to the distance between the pivot points on said shaft whereby a complete rotation of said shaft occurs in response to each complete cycle of reciprocation of said operator member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said pair of pivot points are located along a line perpendicular to and intersecting the axis of said shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said shaft is connected to a pair of said supporting wheels located near one end of said vehicle and further including steering means movably connected to said frame and operatively connected to another pair of said supporting wheels located near the opposite end of said vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said means for connecting said operator member comprises an arm member pivotally connected at one end to said operator member and pivotally connected at the other end thereof to the first arm portion of one of said links and another arm member pivotally connected at one end to said operator member and pivotally connected at the other end thereof to the first arm portion of the other of said links.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said means for connecting said second arm portions comprises a first arm member pivotally connected at one end to the second arm portion of one of said links and pivotally connected at the other end thereof to one of said shaft pivot points and a second arm member pivotally connected at one end to the second arm portion of the other of said links and pivotally connected at the other end thereof to the other of said shaft pivot points.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |