Walker specialized for trail use
A walker specialized for use on trails by pushing and walking, rather than riding on, with no drivetrain is provided. The walker can include a frame, two inline wheels, and a handlebar steering mechanism. The walker can further include a braking mechanism, an elbow rest, an electric motor, and racks and/or carriers for gear.
1. A walker for pushing and walking to the side of, comprising:
a bicycle frame comprising a longitudinal centerline bar;
two inline wheels coupled to the bicycle frame;
wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the two inline wheels;
a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame; and
an elbow rest coupled to the longitudinal centerline bar of the bicycle frame between the handlebar steering mechanism and a second end of the bicycle frame,
wherein the elbow rest is configured for a user to lean on while walking to the side of the walker; and
wherein the walker has no drivetrain.
2. The walker of claim 1 , wherein the bicycle frame and the two inline wheels are configured for use on off-road trails.
3. The walker of claim 1 , wherein the elbow rest comprises a height adjustable component for adjusting the distance between the elbow rest and the longitudinal centerline bar.
4. The walker of claim 1 , further comprising a brake mechanism coupled to the handlebar.
5. The walker of claim 4 , wherein the brake mechanism comprises adjustable and settable controls that can be adjusted to an incline of an inclined terrain to reduce forward-sliding during downhill travel on the inclined terrain.
6. The walker of claim 4 , wherein the brake mechanism is configured to prevent runaway during downhill travel on an inclined terrain by applying a stopping force to the walker when the handlebar is released.
7. The walker of claim 1 , further comprising a seat or foot rest.
8. The walker of claim 1 , further comprising a rack coupled to the frame, wherein the rack is configured to carry gear.
9. The walker of claim 1 , wherein the walker reduces an amount of weight carried by a spine of a user.
10. The walker of claim 1 , wherein the wheelbase is between 15 and 60 inches.
11. The walker of claim 1 , wherein the two inline wheels each have an outside diameter of between 5 inches and 40 inches.
12. A walker for pushing and walking to the side of, comprising:
a bicycle frame;
two inline wheels coupled to the bicycle frame, wherein each of the respective inline wheels has an outside diameter that is greater than 10 inches;
an electric motor coupled to one of the two inline wheels, the electric motor being powered by a battery;
wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the two inline wheels;
a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame;
a first brake mechanism coupled to the handlebar, the first brake mechanism comprising adjustable and settable controls that can be adjusted to an incline of an inclined terrain to reduce forward-sliding during downhill travel on the inclined terrain;
wherein the walker has no pedals.
13. The walker of claim 12 , wherein the bicycle frame and the two inline wheels are configured for use on off-road trails.
14. The walker of claim 12 , further comprising a second brake mechanism coupled to the handlebar, the second brake mechanism configured to prevent runaway during downhill travel on an inclined terrain by applying a stopping force to the walker when the handlebar is released.
15. The walker of claim 12 , further comprising a seat or foot rest.
16. The walker of claim 12 , further comprising a rack coupled to the frame, wherein the rack is configured to carry gear.
17. The walker of claim 12 , wherein the walker reduces an amount of weight carried by a spine of a user.
18. The walker of claim 12 , wherein the wheelbase is between 15 and 60 inches.
19. A walker for pushing and walking to the side of, comprising:
a bicycle frame comprising a longitudinal centerline bar;
two inline wheels coupled to the bicycle frame;
an electric motor coupled to one of the two inline wheels, the electric motor being powered by a battery;
wherein the bicycle frame defines a wheelbase between the two inline wheels;
a handlebar steering mechanism coupled to a first end of the bicycle frame;
an elbow rest coupled to the longitudinal centerline bar of the bicycle frame between the handlebar steering mechanism and a second end of the bicycle frame,
wherein the elbow rest is configured for a user to lean on while walking to the side of the walker; and
wherein the walker has no pedals.
20. The walker of claim 19 , wherein the elbow rest comprises a height adjustable component for adjusting the distance between the elbow rest and the longitudinal centerline bar.
21. The walker of claim 19 , further comprising a brake mechanism coupled to the handlebar.
22. The walker of claim 21 , wherein the brake mechanism comprises adjustable and settable controls that can be adjusted to an incline of an inclined terrain to reduce forward-sliding during downhill travel on the inclined terrain.
23. The walker of claim 21 , wherein the brake mechanism is configured to prevent runaway during downhill travel on an inclined terrain by applying a stopping force to the walker when the handlebar is released.
24. The walker of claim 19 , further comprising a rack coupled to the frame, wherein the rack is configured to carry gear.
25. The walker of claim 19 , wherein the walker reduces an amount of weight carried by a spine of a user.