Billie J Becoat

US Patent:

48953857, Jan 23, 1990

Filed:

Sep 18, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/098498

Inventors:

Billie J. Becoat - Alton IL

International Classification:

B62M 102

US Classification:

280259

Abstract:

A dual driven cycle and a kit for converting conventional, single driven cycles into dual driven cycles are disclosed. The invention is suitable for accommodating bicycles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and other conventional cycles. These cycles have the known elements of a pedal-gear-chain driven first wheel and a non-driven second wheel. The kit comprises four general elements. First, a sprocket is connectable in fixed relation to the non-driven second wheel for conjoint movement with that wheel. Second, to receive power from the conventional drive train, a drive gear is mounted on either the pedal gear or chain of the cycle. Third, a cable gear is provided for mounting with respect to the cycle's frame and meshing with the sprocket. This cable gear drives the sprocket and, of necessity, the cycle's previously non-driven second wheel. The final general element of the kit is a rotatable cable which connects the cable gear to the drive gear and transfers the rotational motion of the drive gear to the second wheel.

US Patent:

51160706, May 26, 1992

Filed:

Jan 29, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/647590

Inventors:

Billie J. Becoat - Alton IL

International Classification:

B62M 102

US Classification:

280259

Abstract:

The dual wheel driven bicycle utilizes an elongate flexible shaft or cable for transferring rotational motion or torque to the front wheel. In the preferred embodiment, a rear ring gear is mounted on the rear wheel to drive a rear gear assembly. One end of the elongate flexible shaft is connected to and driven by the rear gear assembly; the opposite end of the elongate flexible shaft is connected to a front gear assembly which engages and drives a front ring gear connected to the front wheel. A freewheel assembly is interposed between the front ring gear and the hub of the front wheel to facilitate cornering. In an alternative embodiment, the freewheel assembly is an integral part of the front gear assembly. This invention is applicable to multispeed and single speed bicycles.

US Patent:

51848384, Feb 9, 1993

Filed:

Apr 17, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/870320

Inventors:

Billie J. Becoat - Alton IL

International Classification:

B62M 102

US Classification:

280259

Abstract:

The dual wheel driven bicycle utilizes an elongate flexible shaft or cable for transferring rotational motion or torque to the front wheel. In the preferred embodiment, a rear ring gear is mounted on the rear wheel to drive a rear gear assembly. One end of the elongate flexible shaft is connected to and driven by the rear gear assembly; the opposite end of the elongate flexible shaft is connected to a front gear assembly which engages and drives a front ring gear connected to the front wheel. A freewheel assembly is interposed between the front ring gear and the hub of the front wheel to facilitate cornering. In an alternative embodiment, the freewheel assembly is an integral part of the front gear assembly. This invention is applicable to multi-speed and single speed bicycles.

US Patent:

50042580, Apr 2, 1991

Filed:

Sep 8, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/404695

Inventors:

Billie J. Becoat - Alton IL

International Classification:

B62M 102

US Classification:

280259

Abstract:

A dual driven cycle and a kit for converting conventional, single driven cycles into dual driven cycles are disclosed. The invention is suitable for accommodating bicycles, motorcyles, dirt bikes, and other conventional cycles. These cycles have the known elements of a pedal-gear-chain driven first wheel and a non-driven second wheel. The kit comprises four general elements. First, a sprocket is connectable in fixed relation to the non-driven second wheel for conjoint movement with that wheel. Second, to receive power from the conventional drive train, a drive gear is mounted on either the pedal gear or chain of the cycle. Third, a cable gear is provided for mounting with respect to the cycle's frame and meshing with the sprocket. This cable gear drives the sprocket and, of necessity, the cycle's previously non-driven second wheel. The final general element of the kit is a rotatable cable which connects the cable gear to the drive gear and transfers the rotational motion of the drive gear to the second wheel.