Christ T Tavantzis

US Patent:

7419024, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Aug 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/844055

Inventors:

Christ Soter Tavantzis - Coconut Grove FL, US

International Classification:

B62D 61/06

US Classification:

180210, 180211, 180215, 180 536, 280 62

Abstract:

A motortrike designed to allow individuals that use a wheelchair to independently operate it. The motortrike comprises a wheelchair frame assembly that secures onto a motorcycle frame, a movable platform assembly a transmission assembly, a power transfer assembly and a rear wheel assembly. An individual in a wheelchair may ride the wheelchair onto the platform assembly and lock the wheelchair thereon. A threshold ramp assembly is mounted to the rear of the platform assembly to minimize the transition from ground level to the platform member. The individual may operate the motortrike as a motor vehicle while transporting the wheelchair.