Foldable jogging stroller

Abstract

There is provided a three-wheeled jogging stroller having a foldable, or collapsible frame assembly that is transformable from an erected, or upright, user position to a collapsed storage position of reduced length and height, the foldable frame assembly including a base structural assembly and an upper structural assembly, the base assembly having a rear axle with couples at opposite ends thereof for supporting two removable rear wheels, a fork assembly pivotally coupled thereto and having two tubes extending to support a front wheel, and a pair of upright support members fixedly coupled thereto. The upper structural assembly includes a handlebar member having a handlebar tube extending from each end thereof, the other ends of each of the handlebar tubes slidably engaged with a respective interconnect member that is pivotally coupled to the free end of a respective upright support member extending from the rear axle, and further has two additional tubes each having first ends fixedly attached to respective interconnects and second ends connected at the front wheel to respective tubes extending from the fork assembly, each interconnect member having hold and release means for holding the upper frame in an upright user position and for releasing the interconnect member to slide up the respective handlebar tube to collapse the upper frame over the base frame.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001] The background of the invention will be discussed in two parts.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] This invention relates to strollers for children, and more particularly to a three-wheeled jogging stroller that may be utilized during jogging or running exercise, and that is easily foldable for transit and storage.[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art[0005] With physical fitness in mind, some children strollers have evolved into primarily three-wheeled vehicles that can be utilized while jogging or running. Generally referred to as jogging strollers, the user, while pushing the child, or children, therein, may conveniently exercise by jogging or running. The typical three-wheeled jogging stroller is configured with a frame assembly formed of tubular aluminum for vehicular strength and light weight, one or two seats usually of a flexible cloth-like material, and pneumatic spoked-wheel tires. The two rear wheels are often of a diameter approximati...

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Problems solved by technology

However, in general, the prior art folding devices remain limited in optimum folding characteristics such as ease of operation and simplicity of design.

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