Patent classifications
B62J17/086
Motorcycle having interactive lean control
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a motorized tricycle includes a lean mechanism and an active system that is operably coupled to the lean mechanism that receives an signal indicative of an interaction with human, that is operable to detect a lean of the body of the human and that is operable to receive a sensed movement on the seat via multisensory devices, and to generate and send a signal to the lean mechanism from the signal, the lean and the sensed movement.
BIKE HAVING ENERGY RECOVERY DEVICE
The present invention relates to a bike having an energy recovery device, comprising: a driving wheel coupled to a rear wheel driving shaft pulley of the bike such that, when the rear wheel of the bike rotates, the same rotates together; a wire configured such that, when the bike driver operates a wire pulling means, the same is pulled to the front; a compressor support portion coupled to the rear end of the wire such that, when the wire is pulled, the same makes a hinge movement about a hinge shaft; a rotating wheel rotatably coupled to the compressor support portion and configured such that, when the compressor support portion is pulled to the end by the wire, the outer peripheral surface of the rotating wheel contacts the outer peripheral surface of the driving wheel by means of the hinge movement of the compressor support portion and rotates together by means of friction with the driving wheel and, when the wire pulling force is released, contact with the driving wheel is released; a compressor comprising a cylinder, which is coupled to the compressor support portion, a piston, which moves in the forward/backward direction inside the cylinder, and a connecting rod, the rear end of which is coupled to the piston such that the same penetrates a front hole of the cylinder and protrudes to the front; and a connecting cam configured to rotate about a rotating wheel shaft, which is coupled to the rotating wheel, and rotatably coupled to the front end of the connecting rod at a distance from the rotating wheel shaft such that, when rotating together with the rotating wheel, the part coupled to the connecting rod makes a circular movement, thereby making the connecting rod reciprocate in the forward/backward direction, wherein air that has flown in through an intake opening, which is formed on the rear portion of the cylinder, and which is provided with a check valve, is compressed by the movement of the piston, exits through an exhaust opening formed on the rear portion of the cylinder, and is stored in an air tank through an air hose.
Narrow ultra efficient three wheeled vehicle with automotive class feel
An electric three wheeled vehicle includes a vehicle chassis supporting a vehicle operator seat or saddle. The vehicle chassis defines a storage region beneath the vehicle operator seat or saddle. One or more energy storage devices for powering one or more electric motors of the vehicle are located within the storage region and are supported by the chassis. The storage region and/or the energy storage device(s) each form an elongate three-dimensional volume having a long axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A vehicle operator, when seated upon the seat or saddle, sits astride the one or more energy storage devices. A handlebar steering assembly is operatively coupled to a pair of front wheels to provide steering. The vehicle includes a single rear wheel.
BIKE HAVING AUTOMATIC LANDING WHEEL APPARATUS
The present invention relates to a bike having an automatic landing wheel apparatus. The bike having the automatic landing wheel apparatus, according to the present invention, comprises: a left landing wheel arm provided on the left side of the bike to vertically move a left landing wheel that is rotatably coupled to the lower end portion thereof; a right landing wheel arm provided on the right side of the bike to vertically move a right landing wheel that is rotatably coupled to the lower end portion thereof; a left driving unit for driving the left landing wheel arm to move the left landing wheel upward and downward; a right driving unit for driving the right landing wheel arm to move the right landing wheel upward and downward; a speed detection unit that detects the speed of the bike; and a controller connected with the speed detection unit, the left driving unit, and the right driving unit to move both or one of the left and right landing wheels upward when the speed detected by the speed detection unit exceeds a set speed and to move both or one of the left and right landing wheels downward when the speed detected by the speed detection unit is lower than or equal to the set speed.
BIKE HAVING EXPANDED KNIFE SKI DEVICE
The present invention relates to a bike having an expanded knife ski device. The bike having an expanded knife ski device according to the present invention comprises: a left landing wheel arm provided on the left portion of the bike, a left landing wheel being rotatably coupled to the lower end of the left landing wheel arm such that the left landing wheel can be moved up/down; a right landing wheel arm provided on the right portion of the bike, a right landing wheel being rotatably coupled to the lower end of the right landing wheel arm such that the right landing wheel can be moved up/down; a left driving unit for lifting/lowering the left landing wheel by driving the left landing wheel arm; a right driving unit for lifting/lowering the right landing wheel by driving the right landing wheel arm; a left ski mounting socket coupled to the left landing wheel arm; a right ski mounting socket coupled to the right landing wheel arm; a left insertion member detachably coupled to the left ski mounting socket; a right insertion member detachably coupled to the right ski mounting socket; a left ski leg integrally coupled to the left insertion member so as to extend downwards; a right ski leg integrally coupled to the right insertion member so as to extend downwards; a left bike ski, which is hinge-coupled to the lower end of the left ski leg to be able to make a hinge movement about a left/right horizontal axis, which extends in the forward/backward direction, and which has blades formed on the left and right ends, respectively; and a right bike ski, which is hinge-coupled to the lower end of the right ski leg to be able to make a hinge movement about the left/right horizontal axis, which extends in the forward/backward direction, and which has blades formed on the left and right ends, respectively.
Motorcycle retractable top
A retractable top for a motorcycle including a windshield and a storage compartment, the retractable top is provided with at least one hinge secured to the storage compartment, at least one folding member for pivotably securing a front section of the retractable top to an adjacent section of the retractable top, and at least one buckle for securing the front section of the retractable top to the windshield. Each buckle includes a first hook disposed on an inner surface of the windshield, a pivotal loop configured to place on the first hook, a second hook disposed on an inner surface of the front section of the retractable top, and a third hook pivotably secured to the pivotal loop and configured to secure to the second hook. The retractable top and the windshield are configured to releasably fasten together.
AIR GUIDE STRUCTURE OF A SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE
An air guide structure of a saddle-type vehicle includes a front side cover which covers a front side of the saddle-type vehicle, extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and includes a first cover member and a second cover member. The first cover member is arranged inside the second cover member. The second cover member overlaps the first cover member to partially cover the first cover member from outside. A cavity extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction is formed as an air guide passage by overlapping the first cover member and the second cover member. An outer edge of the second cover member separates from the first cover member at a part of a front side of the air guide passage to form a gap. An air intake hole is formed downward by the gap and is configured to introduce traveling air into the air guide passage.
PHOTOVOLTAIC CANOPY FOR CHARGING OF VEHICLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SYSTEM
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.
Vehicle pneumatic cylinder and pendulum/valve controlled G-force compensator
A suspension system with a frame pivotally coupled to a control arm, an actuator pivotally coupled between the frame and the control arm, a control valve fluidly coupled to the actuator, a valve core positioned within the control valve and being slidable between a first position and a second position, and a pendulum coupled to the valve core having a neutral position and an offset position. Further, when the pendulum is in the neutral position, the valve core is in the first position and when the pendulum is in the offset position the valve core is in the second position.
NARROW ULTRA EFFICIENT THREE WHEELED VEHICLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE CLASS FEEL
An electric three wheeled vehicle includes a vehicle chassis supporting a vehicle operator seat or saddle. The vehicle chassis defines a storage region beneath the vehicle operator seat or saddle. One or more energy storage devices for powering one or more electric motors of the vehicle are located within the storage region and are supported by the chassis. The storage region and/or the energy storage device(s) each form an elongate three-dimensional volume having a long axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A vehicle operator, when seated upon the seat or saddle, sits astride the one or more energy storage devices. A handlebar steering assembly is operatively coupled to a pair of front wheels to provide steering. The vehicle includes a single rear wheel.