A shielding canopy assembly for a bicycle includes a pair of first rods, a plurality of second rods, and a panel, which is substantially water impermeable. The panel and each second rod are coupled to and extend between the first rods, which are arcuate, to define an arch. Each of a pair of first couplers is coupled to a front end of a respective first rod. The first couplers are configured to couple to a handlebar of a bicycle to couple the pair of first rods to the handlebar. Each of a pair of second couplers is coupled to a rear end of a respective first rod. The second couplers are configured to couple to the bicycle, behind a seat of the bicycle, so that the arch is disposed over a rider who is positioned on the seat. The panel is configured to shield the rider from the elements.

A shielding canopy assembly for a bicycle includes a pair of first rods, a plurality of second rods, and a panel, which is substantially water impermeable. The panel and each second rod are coupled to and extend between the first rods, which are arcuate, to define an arch. Each of a pair of first couplers is coupled to a front end of a respective first rod. The first couplers are configured to couple to a handlebar of a bicycle to couple the pair of first rods to the handlebar. Each of a pair of second couplers is coupled to a rear end of a respective first rod. The second couplers are configured to couple to the bicycle, behind a seat of the bicycle, so that the arch is disposed over a rider who is positioned on the seat. The panel is configured to shield the rider from the elements.

A pedal bar system includes a frame, a motor, a pedal shaft, a pedal assembly, and a tensioner. The motor is selectively operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode and is disposed on the frame. The motor shaft is rotatably coupled to the pedal shaft via a drive belt. The pedal assembly is rotatably coupled to the pedal shaft. The tensioner, in communication with the motor shaft and the pedal shaft via the drive belt, has a disengaged position and an engaged position. When the tensioner is in the disengaged position, the drive belt has insufficient tension to rotate the pedal shaft. Conversely, when the tensioner is in the engaged position, the drive belt has sufficient tension to rotate the pedal shaft. Importantly, the pedal shaft is not rotated by the motor in the reverse mode when the tensioner is in the disengaged position.

A canopy for a vehicle, such as an electric bicycle, comprises a front assembly, a rear assembly, and a photovoltaic panel operative to charge the vehicle's batteries. The front and rear assemblies comprise struts which may be curved to make the canopy more aesthetic. The assemblies comprise struts which may be curved to any arbitrary shape such as circular or elliptical. The photovoltaic panel may be made from flexible material to accommodate the curved shape of the assemblies. The canopy may further include an output power controller to control the output power of the photovoltaic panel.

A two-wheel dynamic balance vehicle comprises two wheels, a vehicle body, a middle cabin, a steering mechanism, and a control rod. The vehicle body is disposed on the two wheels. A pedal is disposed on the vehicle body. The middle cabin is disposed right above the pedal. The middle cabin comprises a housing. A display device is disposed on the housing, so as to make human-machine interaction information visible to an operator standing on the pedal. The steering mechanism comprises a steering shaft and a sensor. The control rod is connected to the steering shaft at the rear end of the vehicle body and extends from the rear end of the vehicle body to a position suitable for leg control of the operator. The control rod is rotated under the control of the operator, so as to drive the steering shaft to rotate to control steering of the vehicle body.

A bicycle sunshade has a bracket, curved tube, support pole, tipping mechanism and a screen portion. The bracket attaches to a bicycle seat post and has an arm to accept a curved tube. The opposite end of the curved tube is straight and fits inside a support pole. Both the curved tube and support pole have holes for pins to secure the tube and pole together. The tipping mechanism that fits over the support pole. It has a tube with a side hole to accommodate the top of the support pole as the tipping mechanism pivots. The tipping mechanism and support pole are secured by a bolt that serves as a fulcrum. The tipping mechanism also has a plate to engage the screen portion. The screen portion has a perimeter tube that support a valance and attaches to the perimeter of the screen.

Aerodynamic symmetrical profiled element (1) for a wheeled vehicle (V) having, in cross section perpendicular to the plane of symmetry (12), at least 90% of the central part of a sage leaf profile with at least 5 arcs of circle, with a ratio between maximum spacing (E) measured perpendicular to the plane of symmetry (12) and cord (C) measured in the plane of symmetry (12) comprised between 0.1 and 0.3. Said profiled element is adapted to create a force always directed towards the leading edge (16) of the profiled element for all the resultants combining the speed of the wind and the forward speed of the vehicle.

An enclosed electric tricycle is disclosed for use in an urban commuting environment. Aspects of the enclosed electric tricycle keep it balanced, protect the rider from the environment, and allow the rider higher visibility to see and be seen by adjacent car drivers. An electric assist feature provides the rider supplemental power during a commute, which may be especially helpful in hilly areas or longer distance commutes.

A two-wheel dynamic balance vehicle comprises two wheels, a vehicle body (1), a middle cabin (3), a steering mechanism, and a control rod (4). The vehicle body (1) is disposed on the two wheels. A pedal is disposed on the vehicle body (1). The middle cabin (3) is disposed right above the pedal. The middle cabin (3) comprises a housing. A display device (2) is disposed on the housing, so as to make human-machine interaction information visible to an operator standing on the pedal. The steering mechanism is accommodated in the housing and comprises a steering shaft (5) and a sensor. The control rod (4) is connected to the steering shaft (5) at the rear end of the vehicle body (1) and extends from the rear end of the vehicle body (1) to a position suitable for leg control of the operator. The control rod (4) is rotated under the control of the operator, so as to drive the steering shaft (5) to rotate to control steering of the vehicle body (1).

An umbrella has a vertical pole extending downward from the fabric region, but it also has horizontal poles extending outwards from this vertical pole. In addition, it has a plurality of further vertical poles extending downward from the horizontal poles. In this manner, the umbrella is supported by four, six, or more vertical poles. Any or all of the poles can be telescoping poles, such that they can be increased or decreased in length. The connection of the horizontal poles to a vertical pole above and/or below can also be rotatable connections which lock into place at 90 degrees, but through human force, can unlock to place the horizontal poles in parallel with a vertical pole above or below itself. In this manner, one can fold the umbrella over the poles and shorten the length and/or width of the device.