An effort-saving bicycle is provided. The bicycle includes at least one wheel. The wheel is centrality provided with a shaft gear at its rim. The shaft gear is connected to a chain that is further connected to a transmission gear. The transmission gear has its shaft connected to one end of a first crank whose opposite end acts as a first crank joint connected to a link's one end at its inner side. The link has its opposite end provided with a pedal. The first crank joint of the link is connected to one end of a second crank through a second crank joint whose opposite end is connected to a second crank-frame joint that is connected to a frame. The specially located transmission gear working with the extended links that connects cranks and pedals allows effort-saving bicycling based on the lever rule.

Disclosed is a gearbox having a central shaft (1), which is rotatably mounted relative to a stationary frame element (2) by means of at least one central shaft bearing (3), a first sun gear (4a) arranged concentrically around the central shaft (1) and fixedly secured to the frame element (2), a power transmission means (5) that is fixed in relation to the central shaft (1), and at least one first gearbox assembly (6a) rotating relative to the frame element (2) and comprising: a support plate (7), the first section (7a) of which is non-rotatably connected to the central shaft (1) and on the second section (7b) of which a planetary gear (8) is mounted by means of a planetary gear bearing (9), wherein the planetary gear (8) meshes with the first sun gear (4a) and a crank arm (10) engages rigidly with the planetary gear (8); and a driving crank (11), on which the crank arm (10) is hingedly mounted by means of a driving crank-crank arm bearing (12) and which is supported relative to the support plate (7) by means of a kinematic coupling means (13). The aim of the invention was to provide a gearbox which has the most compact dimensions possible in the axial direction of the central shaft and in which the rotating driving crank (11) operates with as near to zero backlash as possible. According to the invention the aim is achieved by a gearbox in which the kinematic coupling means (13) is a swing arm (14).

Disclosed is a gearbox having a central shaft (1), which is rotatably mounted relative to a stationary frame element (2) by means of at least one central shaft bearing (3), a first sun gear (4a) arranged concentrically around the central shaft (1) and fixedly secured to the frame element (2), a power transmission means (5) that is fixed in relation to the central shaft (1), and at least one first gearbox assembly (6a) rotating relative to the frame element (2) and comprising: a support plate (7), the first section (7a) of which is non-rotatably connected to the central shaft (1) and on the second section (7b) of which a planetary gear (8) is mounted by means of a planetary gear bearing (9), wherein the planetary gear (8) meshes with the first sun gear (4a) and a crank arm (10) engages rigidly with the planetary gear (8); and a driving crank (11), on which the crank arm (10) is hingedly mounted by means of a driving crank-crank arm bearing (12) and which is supported relative to the support plate (7) by means of a kinematic coupling means (13). The aim of the invention was to provide a gearbox which has the most compact dimensions possible in the axial direction of the central shaft and in which the rotating driving crank (11) operates with as near to zero backlash as possible. According to the invention the aim is achieved by a gearbox in which the kinematic coupling means (13) is a swing arm (14).

A transmission for a system, in which a directed force is introduced eccentrically with respect to a main shaft of the transmission, comprising the main shaft which is rotatably mounted in relation to a stationary housing by a main shaft bearing, a sun gear which is fixedly connected to the housing being arranged concentrically around the main shaft, and at least one control housing that rotates around the housing, wherein the first section thereof acts on the main shaft in a rotationally fixed manner and a planetary wheel is rotatably mounted by a first rotary bearing on the second section thereof, said planetary gear meshing with the sun gear. According to the invention, a force transmission means is fastened to the control housing and a drive crank rigidly engages the first end on the planetary wheel, wherein a second end of the drive crank is mounted in an articulated manner on a crank arm, said crank arm being supported in relation to the control housing by a movable coupling means. The aim of the invention was to provide a transmission having structural dimensions which are as compact as possible in the axial direction of the main shaft. Said aim is achieved in that the movable coupling means is a linear guide which absorbs tilting torques transmitted by the crank arm.

A transmission for a system, in which a directed force is introduced eccentrically with respect to a main shaft of the transmission, comprising the main shaft which is rotatably mounted in relation to a stationary housing by a main shaft bearing, a sun gear which is fixedly connected to the housing being arranged concentrically around the main shaft, and at least one control housing that rotates around the housing, wherein the first section thereof acts on the main shaft in a rotationally fixed manner and a planetary wheel is rotatably mounted by a first rotary bearing on the second section thereof, said planetary gear meshing with the sun gear. According to the invention, a force transmission means is fastened to the control housing and a drive crank rigidly engages the first end on the planetary wheel, wherein a second end of the drive crank is mounted in an articulated manner on a crank arm, said crank arm being supported in relation to the control housing by a movable coupling means. The aim of the invention was to provide a transmission having structural dimensions which are as compact as possible in the axial direction of the main shaft. Said aim is achieved in that the movable coupling means is a linear guide which absorbs tilting torques transmitted by the crank arm.

An all limb powered and steered front wheel drive land vehicle comprises a seat (133), a front wheel (115), a rear wheel (155), a front drive component (66) and a frame (1) wherein; the seat (133) and a rear wheel (155) are mounted on a rear portion of the frame (1); wherein the front wheel (115) and front drive component (66) are mounted on a front portion of the frame (1); wherein the front drive component (66) comprises a drive mechanism (61) for driving the front wheel (115) and a connecting rod (23)comprising two hand grips for driving the drive mechanism (61) and a lever (31) comprising two foot pegs for driving the connecting rod (23) and a fulcrum (105) mounting the lever (31) to the frame (1). Employing all four limbs of a comfortably seated rider for power and steering, this high performance bicycle converts into a tricycle by removing the rear wheel (155) and replacing it with an axle (192) and a left rear wheel (190) and a right rear wheel (191).

An all limb powered and steered front wheel drive land vehicle comprises a seat (133), a front wheel (115), a rear wheel (155), a front drive component (66) and a frame (1) wherein; the seat (133) and a rear wheel (155) are mounted on a rear portion of the frame (1); wherein the front wheel (115) and front drive component (66) are mounted on a front portion of the frame (1); wherein the front drive component (66) comprises a drive mechanism (61) for driving the front wheel (115) and a connecting rod (23)comprising two hand grips for driving the drive mechanism (61) and a lever (31) comprising two foot pegs for driving the connecting rod (23) and a fulcrum (105) mounting the lever (31) to the frame (1). Employing all four limbs of a comfortably seated rider for power and steering, this high performance bicycle converts into a tricycle by removing the rear wheel (155) and replacing it with an axle (192) and a left rear wheel (190) and a right rear wheel (191).

A bicycle crankset, which is adapted to connect to a chain, includes a chainring, a spider, and a crankarm. The chainring has teeth on an edge thereof to engage the chain and a chainring axis through a center thereof. The spider has spider arms to detachably connect to the chainring and a connecting bore. The spider has a core axis through a center of the connecting bore, and the core axis is kept a predetermined distance away from the chainring axis to form a deviation. The crankarm has an engaging member to engage the connecting bore of the spider. Tips of the teeth of the chainring move in a noncircular path when the crankarm is exerted to drive the chainring to turned, and the noncircular path is adjustable by shifting a location of the connecting bore which change the deviation.

A bicycle crankset, which is adapted to connect to a chain, includes a chainring, a spider, and a crankarm. The chainring has teeth on an edge thereof to engage the chain and a chainring axis through a center thereof. The spider has spider arms to detachably connect to the chainring and a connecting bore. The spider has a core axis through a center of the connecting bore, and the core axis is kept a predetermined distance away from the chainring axis to form a deviation. The crankarm has an engaging member to engage the connecting bore of the spider. Tips of the teeth of the chainring move in a noncircular path when the crankarm is exerted to drive the chainring to turned, and the noncircular path is adjustable by shifting a location of the connecting bore which change the deviation.

The invention discloses an Axially Decoupled Crank Arm (ADCA) that revolutionizes cycling ergonomics by redistributing torque requirements throughout the pedal stroke. This innovative crank assembly system comprises a spindle, an arm, and a tube geometry component with helical fluting, enabling partial decoupling of rotational motion. As the cyclist pedals, the arm rotation causes lateral movement of the tube geometry component, reducing torque demands at the pedal's top and bottom positions. Compression springs counter lateral movement, providing resistance and converting kinetic energy to potential energy. The ADCA offers customizable decoupling levels, compatibility with various bottom bracket configurations, and the ability to accommodate different pedal styles. Additionally, a locking mechanism allows cyclists to switch between decoupled and coupled modes for versatile riding experiences. With its transformative design, the ADCA enhances cycling performance, enabling smoother transitions and improved efficiency for riders across diverse terrains