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A gravity driven steerable wheeled vehicle for recreational use, most particularly on surfaces such as pavement, artificial hard-pack turf, mountain slopes, dirt roads, grass and hard-packed snow. The vehicle has at least three (3) but preferably four (4) wheels which may or may not be on independen

A gravity driven steerable wheeled vehicle for recreational use, most particularly on surfaces such as pavement, artificial hard-pack turf, mountain slopes, dirt roads, grass and hard-packed snow. The vehicle has at least three (3) but preferably four (4) wheels which may or may not be on independent axles one from the other and which may or may not be each independently shock suspended. There is also a steering mechanism for steering the vehicle and a driver compartment portion for containing a driver of the vehicle in a prone face-down and face-forward position. The vehicle is steerable by the driver from the prone face-down and face-forward position. The vehicle may further have braking system for slowing or stopping the vehicle and a harness apparatus for harnessing the driver onto and into the vehicle.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A gravity driven steerable wheeled vehicle comprising:a chassis having a front portion, a rear portion, an underside and a top side;a rider riding surface on said chassis top side configured to cause a rider on said rider riding surface to be oriented in a prone, face d

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A gravity driven steerable wheeled vehicle comprising:a chassis having a front portion, a rear portion, an underside and a top side;a rider riding surface on said chassis top side configured to cause a rider on said rider riding surface to be oriented in a prone, face down, face forward position;means for attaching a rear axle assembly substantially at said chassis rear portion;means for mounting a front axle assembly substantially at said chassis front portion;means for steering said gravity driven steerable wheeled vehicle by said rider when said rider is positioned on said rider riding surface;at least one but not more than two rear wheel hub and spindle assemblies integral with said rear axle assembly; andat least one but not more than two front wheel hub and spindle assemblies integral with said front axle assembly.