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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 1996
Filed:
Jun. 24, 1994
James A Nunes, Oak View, CA (US);
Michael G Cowan, Oak Park, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A recumbent tricycle with differential brake steering providing enhanced performance and a controllable maneuverability for use as a recreational or short-ranged commuter vehicle. The vehicle is suited to peddle power and in the alternative; small gasoline, electric or alternate fuel engine drive. This invention discloses two parallel forward leading wheels combing the braking and steering functions through the application of a differential mechanism in the drive axle. Manual brake handles on each side of the operator seat are used to brake and to steer through braking. A single caster wheel trails and has an operator controlled maneuverability dampening devise. Application of a single brake will cause the tricycle to rapidly pivot about the braked wheel without loss of energy and without the need to reduce speed to maintain stability.