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Fairing for bicycles and the like

  • US 4,655,497 A
  • Filed: 11/30/1984
  • Issued: 04/07/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fairing for bicycles and the like of the type having a front wheel pivotal about a generally vertical axis, and a handlebar connected with the front wheel for steering the bicycle, said fairing comprising:

  • (a) a substantially imperforate outer shell, positioned forward of the bicycle handlebar, and extending upwardly and downwardly therefrom to shield a rider on the bicycle against wind, rain and the like;

    said outer shell having a generally semi-circular plan shape, with a geometrical center point; and

    (b) means for connecting said fairing with one of the front wheel and the handlebar of the bicycle for rotation therewith as the bicycle is steered;

    said connecting means retaining said fairing in front of the bicycle, and locating the center point of said outer shell in a generally concentric relationship with the vertical steering axis of the bicycle, thereby substantially alleviating the imposition of undesirable, externally imposed torques on the bicycle handlebar from the force of cross winds and the like acting on said fairing.

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