초록

A semi-recumbent, human powered, four wheel cycle has an independent front suspension and wheels that are turned. A conventional bicycle chain drive drives one or both front wheels. The rear wheels are also driven in additional embodiments.

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an elongated, straight, central beam extending along an axis of the cycle;a front suspension assembly depending from a front portion of the central beam, the front suspension including an independent left front suspension mounted to one side of the central beam, and an inde

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an elongated, straight, central beam extending along an axis of the cycle;a front suspension assembly depending from a front portion of the central beam, the front suspension including an independent left front suspension mounted to one side of the central beam, and an independent right front suspension mounted to an opposite second side of the central beam;a rear suspension assembly depending from a rear portion of the central beam;a set of cranks, each disposed on an opposite side of the central beam from the other crank;a drive shaft coupled to at least one of the two front wheels receiving power from the set of cranks;a seat disposed on the central beam, rearward of the set of cranks, the seat including a bottom support portion and a back support portion; anda steering shaft for turning the front wheels, the steering shaft terminating above the bottom support portion and forward of the back support portion of the seat.