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POWERED TRAILER FOR PROPELLING A BICYCLE

  • US 20100096197A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2009
  • Published: 04/22/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A powered bicycle trailer for propelling a bicycle and a human rider, comprising:

  • a trailer frame;

    an adapter for connecting to a bicycle;

    a connecting arm for rotatably connecting the trailer frame to the adapter such that the frame is rotatable about at least one of a horizontal axis and a vertical axis relative to the bicycle;

    a power generation system that attaches to the trailer frame;

    a first control assembly that attaches to the bicycle, facilitating rider control of the power generation system and a second control assembly that attaches to the power generation system;

    a ground engaging member;

    a power transmission system mechanically coupled to an output drive of the power generation system and capable of driving the ground engaging member; and

    wherein the trailer frame and control assembly is rapidly mountable and dismountable from the bicycle by a quick release coupling between the first and second control assemblies.

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