GB2381782A - Pulling device for a child's bicycle or tricycle - Google Patents

Pulling device for a child's bicycle or tricycle Download PDF

Info

Publication number
GB2381782A
GB2381782A GB0127056A GB0127056A GB2381782A GB 2381782 A GB2381782 A GB 2381782A GB 0127056 A GB0127056 A GB 0127056A GB 0127056 A GB0127056 A GB 0127056A GB 2381782 A GB2381782 A GB 2381782A
Authority
GB
United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
pulling device
arms
handle
tricycle
flexible element
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
GB0127056A
Other versions
GB0127056D0 (en
Inventor
Nigel Jonathan Collins
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to GB0127056A priority Critical patent/GB2381782A/en
Publication of GB0127056D0 publication Critical patent/GB0127056D0/en
Publication of GB2381782A publication Critical patent/GB2381782A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H7/00—Devices for learning to ride cycles, not otherwise provided for, e.g. assisting balance
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K9/00—Children's cycles

Abstract

A pulling device to enable an adult to pull a child's bicycle or tricycle comprises a pair of arms (12) which extend from a pulling handle (14). The device is arranged so that free ends of the arms engage handlebars (H) of the bicycle or tricycle.

Description

<Desc/Clms Page number 1>
Pulling device for child's tricycle etc The present invention relates to a pulling device to enable an adult to pull a child on a tricycle, bicycle with stabilisers, or other ride-on apparatus.
Various devices have been proposed hitherto, for use in conjunction with a child's tricycle or bicycle with stabilisers, to enable an adult to supervise the child and in particular help the child learn to ride. Such devices have suffered a number of drawbacks, variously being of complicated or expensive construction, or difficult or ineffective to use.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a pulling device which comprises a pair of arms extending from a pulling handle, the device being arranged for the free ends of said arms to engage the respective handlebars of a tricycle or bicycle.
In use, the free ends of the arms of the device are engaged with the respective handlebars of the tricycle or bicycle. The adult is then able to pull the tricycle or bicycle forwardly, by pulling on the handle of the device, from ahead of the tricycle or bicycle.
Preferably the pulling device is in the form of a rigid frame. Preferably the two arms of the device extend from the handle along diverging axes.
Preferably the pulling device is provided with loops, at the ends of its respective arms, which are arranged to be tightened around the handlebars of the tricycle or bicycle.
Preferably each loop is formed at the end of a length of cord (or other elongate flexible element) which passes through or along the respective arm of the device, and can be pulled to tighten the loop around the handlebars of the tricycle or bicycle.
Preferably the device comprises a single length of cord (or other elongate flexible element) which passes through or along both arms of the device and is formed with respective loops at its opposite ends and is arranged for an intermediate
<Desc/Clms Page number 2>
portion of the cord to be pulled to tighten both loops.
Preferably the handle is arranged so that the cord can be engaged to it, once pulled tight, to prevent it loosening.
Preferably the cord is provided with one or more enlargements for resting against an abutment in which, in use, the cord is engaged.
Preferably the arms of the device comprise a number of sections which fit together end-to-end and which further fit to the handle. These components can be disconnected from each other when it is desired to stow the device. Preferably the arms of the device comprise a number of tubular sections, through which the cord extends.
An embodiment of the present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIGURE 1 is a side view of a child's tricycle with a pulling device in accordance with the present invention engaged to the handlebars of the tricycle; FIGURE 2 is a plan view showing the device and the tricycle handlebars; FIGURE 3 is a view showing the components of the pulling device; and FIGURE 4 is an enlarged, isometric view of the handle end of the pulling device.
Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, there is shown a pulling device 10, in accordance with the present invention, being used for pulling a child's tricycle T. It will be appreciated that the pulling device 10 may be used to pull a child's bicycle having stabilisers, or to pull a ride-on toy.
As shown in Figure 2 in particular, the pulling device 10 comprises a pair of arms 12 which are joined at one end to a pulling handle 14 and are arranged to couple, at their free ends, around the handlebars H of the tricycle.
The arms 12 of the device each comprise a number of lengths of rigid plastics tube 12a, each having reduced-
<Desc/Clms Page number 3>
diameter ends which fit into the ends of the adjacent tubes.
The handle 14 is in the form of a generally rectangular frame, having a pair of tubular spigots 15 projecting, in diverging directions, from its rear: the outer ends of the tubular spigots 15 are of reduced-diameter, for fitting into the ends of the adjacent tubes 12a of the respective arms 12. The device further comprises a length of cord 16 which is formed with a loop 16a at one end, then passes through the tubes 12a of one arm 12, through one of the spigots 15 and into the open centre of the handle 14, then through the other spigot 15 and through the tubes 12a of the second arm 12, to finish in a second loop 16b at its other end. In its intermediate portion, in the open centre of the handle 14, the cord 16 is provided with a series of balls 17, spaced apart along the cord: the handle 14 is formed with a pair of notched abutments 18 projecting into its open centre, to receive the portion of the cord 16 emerging from the respective tubular spigots 15; respective balls 17 rest against the abutments 18 to hold the cord taut.
In use, the loops 16a, 16b of the cord 16 are engaged over the handlebars of the tricycle T. The tubes 12a of the two arms are fitted end-to-end and to the spigots 15 of the handle 14. The user then holds the handle 14 in one hand and, with the other hand, grips the intermediate length of the cord 16 and pulls it, to tighten the loops 16a, 16b around the handlebars and ensure that the tubes 12a of the two arms are fitted firmly together and that the handle 14 is fitted, by way of its spigot 15, firmly to the arms 12. The cords 16 is then engaged with the notched abutments 18, respective balls 17 resting against these abutments, to hold the cord 16 taut.
The pulling device thus forms, in this condition, a rigid frame-like structure. The user may now grip the handle 14 and pull the device 10 and, with it, the tricycle T.
After use of the device, the cord 16 is loosened so that the device can be removed from the handlebars of the
<Desc/Clms Page number 4>
tricycle and the tubes 12a of the two arms can be disconnected from each other and from the handle 14: the device can then be folded up for stowing away.

Claims (11)

  1. Claims 1) A pulling device which comprises a pair of arms extending from a pulling handle, the device being arranged for the free ends of said arms to engage the respective handlebars of a tricyle or bicycle.
  2. 2) A pulling device as claimed in Claim 1, in the form of a rigid frame.
  3. 3) A pulling device as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, in which said arms extend from said handle along diverging axes.
  4. 4) A pulling device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which loops are provided at the ends of said arms, said loops being arranged to be tightened around the handlebars of the tricycle or bicycle.
  5. 5) A pulling device as claimed in Claim 4, in which each loop is formed at an end of an elongate flexible element which passes through or along the respective arm of the device and is arranged to be pulled to tighten the loop.
  6. 6) A pulling device as claimed in Claim 4, comprising an elongate flexible element which passes through or along both said arms and is formed with respective loops at its opposite ends and is arranged for an intermediate portion to be pulled to tighten said loops.
  7. 7) A pulling device as claimed in Claim 6, in which said handle is arranged for said elongate flexible element to be engaged to it, once pulled tight, to prevent it loosening.
  8. 8) A pulling device as claimed in Claim 7, in which said elongate flexible element is provided with one or more
    <Desc/Clms Page number 6>
    enlargements for resting against an abutment in which, in use, said elongate flexible element is engaged.
  9. 9) A pulling device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which said arms comprise a number of sections which fit together end-to-end and also fit to said handle.
  10. 10) A pulling device as claimed in Claim 9, appended to any one of claims 5 to 8, in which said sections comprise tubular sections through which said elongate flexible element extends.
  11. 11) A pulling device substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
GB0127056A 2001-11-09 2001-11-09 Pulling device for a child's bicycle or tricycle Withdrawn GB2381782A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0127056A GB2381782A (en) 2001-11-09 2001-11-09 Pulling device for a child's bicycle or tricycle

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0127056A GB2381782A (en) 2001-11-09 2001-11-09 Pulling device for a child's bicycle or tricycle

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB0127056D0 GB0127056D0 (en) 2002-01-02
GB2381782A true GB2381782A (en) 2003-05-14

Family

ID=9925559

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB0127056A Withdrawn GB2381782A (en) 2001-11-09 2001-11-09 Pulling device for a child's bicycle or tricycle

Country Status (1)

Country Link
GB (1) GB2381782A (en)

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2853617A1 (en) * 2003-04-11 2004-10-15 Francis Lezeau Cycle e.g. bicycle or tricycle, has fastening device with central part for connecting guidance unit with external parts fixed in handle bar, where guidance unit is inclined in two positions with respect to axis
ITPD20120245A1 (en) * 2012-08-10 2014-02-11 Federico Kuschlan CYCLE INCLUDING A TOWING DEVICE AND METHOD OF TOWING A CYCLE
GB2505636A (en) * 2012-06-01 2014-03-12 Holly J Grainger Towing handle for child's vehicle
GB2510122A (en) * 2013-01-24 2014-07-30 Peter Hellyar Attachable supplementary steering column for a bicycle
CN104442988A (en) * 2014-12-10 2015-03-25 北京优贝百祺儿童用品有限公司 Portable children bicycle pulling tool
US11021201B2 (en) 2018-01-05 2021-06-01 Jon Paul Tkach Kick scooter control mechanism

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2816755A (en) * 1951-10-05 1957-12-17 Burroughs Corp Method and apparatus for making shingled strips
FR2823709A1 (en) * 2001-04-23 2002-10-25 Dominique Chaplet Guide bar for cycle consists of shaft with handle at one end and forked part at other fitting into two tubes positioned on cycle steering

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2816755A (en) * 1951-10-05 1957-12-17 Burroughs Corp Method and apparatus for making shingled strips
FR2823709A1 (en) * 2001-04-23 2002-10-25 Dominique Chaplet Guide bar for cycle consists of shaft with handle at one end and forked part at other fitting into two tubes positioned on cycle steering

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2853617A1 (en) * 2003-04-11 2004-10-15 Francis Lezeau Cycle e.g. bicycle or tricycle, has fastening device with central part for connecting guidance unit with external parts fixed in handle bar, where guidance unit is inclined in two positions with respect to axis
GB2505636A (en) * 2012-06-01 2014-03-12 Holly J Grainger Towing handle for child's vehicle
US8801024B2 (en) 2012-06-01 2014-08-12 Holly J. Grainger Extension handle for children's mechanical, wheeled vehicles
GB2505636B (en) * 2012-06-01 2017-05-03 J Grainger Holly Extension handle for children's mechanical, wheeled vehicles
ITPD20120245A1 (en) * 2012-08-10 2014-02-11 Federico Kuschlan CYCLE INCLUDING A TOWING DEVICE AND METHOD OF TOWING A CYCLE
WO2014024169A1 (en) * 2012-08-10 2014-02-13 Federico Kuschlan Cycle comprising a hand towing device and method of hand towing of a cycle
GB2510122A (en) * 2013-01-24 2014-07-30 Peter Hellyar Attachable supplementary steering column for a bicycle
CN104442988A (en) * 2014-12-10 2015-03-25 北京优贝百祺儿童用品有限公司 Portable children bicycle pulling tool
US11021201B2 (en) 2018-01-05 2021-06-01 Jon Paul Tkach Kick scooter control mechanism

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB0127056D0 (en) 2002-01-02

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US4844454A (en) Portable, manually operable knee exerciser
US6155582A (en) Bicycle coupling device
US5259638A (en) Device for facilitating teaching youngsters to ride bicycles
GB2381782A (en) Pulling device for a child&#39;s bicycle or tricycle
US4284288A (en) Folding bicycle structure
US5531494A (en) Handle for control of mobile riding toys
US6270100B1 (en) Device for coupling bicycles in tandem
US5683093A (en) Device attachable to a bicycle to allow stabilizing of a learning rider
US9555852B2 (en) Bicycle having front wheel driving means
US11447169B2 (en) Attachment for push apparatus
US20060270528A1 (en) Rowing exercise apparatus
WO2000064729A9 (en) Bicycle training handle
US20100293754A1 (en) Self-affixing handle
US3951404A (en) Exercising device having tubular lengths of stretchable material the ends of which have connecting means to form the lengths into endless bands
US5094124A (en) Handlebars for stationary exercise bicycle
US6036215A (en) Device for linking two or more bicycles in tandem
CN209956151U (en) Parallel device for connecting double mechanisms
KR100408071B1 (en) Tent pole
GB2444556A (en) Assisting control of a child&#39;s cycle
US20130115577A1 (en) Method and apparatus to teach bicycle riding
US10435096B2 (en) Pulling tool for human powered cycling vehicles
US9481417B2 (en) Modular trailer assembly
US7032911B1 (en) Stroller handle extender
US4801136A (en) Swim training device
JP2005047490A (en) Folding bicycle

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
WAP Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1)