Multi-function folding bike
View Patent ↗The present invention discloses a multi-function folding bike pertaining to the field of bicycles. The bike comprises a main frame, an actuation button, a gear assembly, and an expansion unit. The expansion unit includes a training wheel, a pedal assembly, and a kickstand, wherein cooperative interaction of these components enables multiple configuration transformations to satisfy diverse functional riding requirements. Through selective combinations of elements within the expansion unit, the bike achieves morphological adaptations for: children's progressive riding skill development, cargo transportation capability, and personalized riding experiences, thereby accommodating evolving needs across different growth stages while significantly enhancing applicability and utility of the bicycle.
1 . A multi-function bike comprising: a main frame: a front wheel rotatably coupled to the main frame: a rear wheel rotatably coupled to the main frame: and an expansion unit removably mounted to the main frame, wherein installation or removal of components of the expansion unit is configurable to sequentially establish multiple riding configurations comprising: a balance configuration without pedals or auxiliary wheels a balance-training configuration comprising at least one auxiliary wheel mounted to a rear portion of the main frame: an assisted-riding configuration comprising the auxiliary wheel and a pedal assembly detachably mounted to a central portion of the main frame: and a standard-riding configuration comprising the pedal assembly and a kickstand pivotally mounted to a rear portion of the main frame, wherein the main frame comprises a button disposed at a base portion of the main frame, the button being operatively coupled to a locking assembly to control secure attachment or release of one or more auxiliary components of the expansion unit.
2 . The multi-function bike of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary wheel assembly comprises an auxiliary wheel and a support frame disposed on an interior side of the auxiliary wheel, the support frame having a first end pivotally coupled to the auxiliary wheel and a second end detachably secured to a rear portion of the main frame to provide a balance-training configuration.
3 . The multi-function bike of claim 1 , wherein the pedal assembly comprises a pedal and a rotating frame disposed on an interior side of the pedal, the rotating frame having a first end rotatably coupled to the pedal and a second end detachably secured to a central portion of the main frame to establish an assisted-riding configuration.
4 . The multi-function bike of claim 1 , wherein the kickstand assembly comprises a kickstand having an upper mounting end detachably secured to a first lateral side of a rear portion of the main frame to establish a standard-riding configuration.
5 . The multi-function bike of claim 1 , wherein removal of all auxiliary components establishes a balance-bike configuration, installation of only the auxiliary wheel assembly establishes a balance-training configuration, installation of the auxiliary wheel assembly and the pedal assembly establishes an assisted-riding configuration, and installation of the pedal assembly and the kickstand assembly establishes a standard-riding configuration.
6 . The multi-function bike of claim 1 , further comprising a chainless drive mechanism including a gear assembly disposed between the pedal assembly and the rear wheel of the main frame, the gear assembly comprising multiple intermeshing gears arranged in parallel, bearing elements rotatably supporting the gears on the main frame, a drive sprocket engaged with a first gear proximal to the pedal assembly, and a driven sprocket engaged with a second gear proximal to the rear wheel, wherein rotational torque from the pedal assembly is transmitted sequentially through the drive sprocket, the gear assembly, and the driven sprocket to propel the rear wheel.
7 . The multi-function bike of claim 1 , wherein the expansion unit comprises at least one auxiliary component selected from an auxiliary wheel assembly, the pedal assembly, and a kickstand assembly.