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04-03-2020 дата публикации

Малогабаритный моторизованный переднеприводной самокат

Номер: RU0000196549U1
Автор: Михаил Васильевич Белорусов, Олег Васильевич Поздеев
Принадлежит: Михаил Васильевич Белорусов, Олег Васильевич Поздеев

Техническое решение относится к двухколесным транспортным средствам, а именно к самокатам с рулевой вилкой, на которой установлен двигатель. Технической задачей полезной модели, совпадающей с положительным результатом от ее применения, является повышение плавности хода малогабаритного моторизованного переднеприводного самоката. Транспортное средство содержит раму с установленными на ней передним ведущим колесом с рулевой вилкой и задним колесом. При этом на рулевой вилке переднего колеса установлен двигатель внутреннего сгорания, переднее и заднее колеса снабжены тормозами, причем заднее колесо накрыто щитком. Отличает самокат от известных аналогов то, что вал двигателя связан с осью переднего колеса клиноременным вариатором, а рама самоката выполнена перфорированной и состоит из двух частей, шарнирно соединенных между собой. Дополнительно части рамы соединены между собой горизонтально установленными амортизационными гидравлическими стойками, которые оснащены упругими элементами. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 549 U1 (51) МПК B62K 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62K 11/00 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019134521, 28.10.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Белорусов Михаил Васильевич (RU), Поздеев Олег Васильевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 04.03.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 04.03.2020 Бюл. № 7 1 9 6 5 4 9 R U (54) МАЛОГАБАРИТНЫЙ МОТОРИЗОВАННЫЙ ПЕРЕДНЕПРИВОДНОЙ САМОКАТ (57) Реферат: Техническое решение относится к установлен двигатель внутреннего сгорания, двухколесным транспортным средствам, а именно переднее и заднее колеса снабжены тормозами, к самокатам с рулевой вилкой, на которой причем заднее колесо накрыто щитком. Отличает установлен двигатель. Технической задачей самокат от известных аналогов то, что вал полезной модели, совпадающей с положительным двигателя связан с осью переднего колеса результатом от ее применения, является ...

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Номер записи: 1
06-08-2020 дата публикации

Мотоцикл типа крузер

Номер: RU0000198985U1
Автор: Кирилл Витальевич Малкин, Константин Витальевич Малкин
Принадлежит: Кирилл Витальевич Малкин

Полезная модель относится к транспортным средствам, а именно к компоновочным решениям мотоцикла типа крузер. Технический результат настоящей полезной модели заключается в создании такой компоновки мотоцикла типа крузер, которая позволяет повысить безопасность движения на дороге за счет обеспечения надежного сцепления с дорогой и снижения утомляемости водителя. Технический результат достигается при использовании мотоцикла типа крузер, который содержит корпус, заднее колесо и переднее колесо, автомобильный двигатель, топливный бак, сидение водителя, при этом переднее колесо закреплено на корпусе мотоцикла посредством бокового рычага, а управление передним колесом осуществляется посредством гибкого элемента от ступицы переднего колеса до рулевого механизма, расположенного между автомобильным двигателем мотоцикла и сидением водителя. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 198 985 U1 (51) МПК B62K 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62K 11/00 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020110458, 12.03.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Малкин Кирилл Витальевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 06.08.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 06.08.2020 Бюл. № 22 1 9 8 9 8 5 R U (54) МОТОЦИКЛ ТИПА КРУЗЕР (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к транспортным средствам, а именно к компоновочным решениям мотоцикла типа крузер. Технический результат настоящей полезной модели заключается в создании такой компоновки мотоцикла типа крузер, которая позволяет повысить безопасность движения на дороге за счет обеспечения надежного сцепления с дорогой и снижения утомляемости водителя. Технический результат достигается при использовании мотоцикла типа Стр.: 1 крузер, который содержит корпус, заднее колесо и переднее колесо, автомобильный двигатель, топливный бак, сидение водителя, при этом переднее колесо закреплено на корпусе мотоцикла посредством бокового рычага, а управление передним колесом ...

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Номер записи: 2
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Inverted pendulum type moving body

Номер: US20120166048A1
Автор: Hidefumi Inoue, Tomohiro Kawamoto
Принадлежит: Bosch Corp

An inverted pendulum type moving body subject to a traveling control in response to a traveling instruction based on an intention of a rider while keeping a balance, a manipulation mode is performed based on the intention of the rider and an automatic operation mode is performed without being based on the intention of the rider. The inverted pendulum type moving body includes a center-of-gravity position adjusting unit for adjusting a center-of-gravity position of the rider in accordance with a manipulation signal outputted from a control device. When an instruction for switching a control mode to an automatic operation mode, where a predetermined traveling control is performed without being based on intention of the rider, is generated, and controls a wheel drive unit in accordance with a traveling instruction based on the center-of-gravity position.

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Номер записи: 3
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Control device of inverted pendulum type vehicle

Номер: US20120173106A1
Автор: Hideo Murakami, Kazushi Akimoto, Shinichiro Kobashi, Toru Takenaka
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

Provided is a controller of an inverted pendulum type vehicle capable of being moved smoothly by a guided subject as a support. In the inverted pendulum type vehicle 1 , an upper portion of a base body 9 is fixed with a grip 18 extending vertically, and a joystick 20 is disposed at an upper end of the grip 18 and is configured to be held by a guided subject to issue commands to every direction of 360° according to thumb operations thereof. A manipulated variable of the joystick 20 is detected by a position sensor 55 , a required center-of-gravity velocity generator 74 determines required center-of-gravity velocities of Vb_x_aim and Vb_y_aim according to the detected manipulated variable of the joystick 20 , and on the basis thereof, a traveling motion unit controller determines a manipulated variable for control.

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Номер записи: 4
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Quick adjusting nut, especially for attaching a vehicle wheel to the mounting shaft of a balancing machine

Номер: US20120177463A1
Автор: Dirk Warkotsch
Принадлежит: HAWEKA AG

A quick adjusting nut ( 1 ) made especially for attaching a vehicle wheel to the mounting shaft of a balancing machine, with a housing part ( 2 ) and with at least two radially movable thread segments ( 3 ) arranged in the housing part ( 2 ) and with an actuator ( 4 ) for radial movement of the thread segments ( 3 ), each thread segment ( 3 ) having an inside thread section ( 3 a ) and the thread segments ( 3 ) being radially movable along guide surfaces ( 7 ) of the housing part ( 2 ) from an engagement position outward into a disengagement position. The guide surfaces ( 7 ) for the thread segments ( 3 ) slant upward in the radial outward direction and interact with complementary slanted guide surfaces of the thread segments ( 3 ) during movement in the radial direction.

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Номер записи: 5
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Coaxial two-wheeled vehicle and its control method

Номер: US20120232757A1
Автор: Susumu Oikawa
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

To provide a coaxial two-wheeled vehicle capable of performing a turning movement with stability and its control method. A coaxial two-wheeled vehicle in accordance with the present invention includes drive means to drive two coaxially-arranged wheels, turning reference-input input means to input a turning reference input, and control means to control the drive means according to a turning gain based on a turning reference-input input by the turning reference-input input means to thereby perform a turning movement. The control means preferably brings the turning gain to substantially zero when the coaxial two-wheeled vehicle is in a backward traveling state with a backward speed greater than or equal to a first speed, and sets the turning gain to a value greater than zero when a vehicle speed is substantially zero.

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Номер записи: 6
04-04-2013 дата публикации

HYBRID VEHICLE

Номер: US20130081895A1
Автор: HIRAMATSU Akito, Nomura Akifumi, OHMORI Kenichi
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A hybrid vehicle is provided in which a hybrid type power unit is mounted to a vehicle body frame, the power unit having an engine with an engine body of which part is formed by a crankcase rotatably supporting a crankshaft, a transmission for changing speed of driving force transmitted from the crankshaft, and an electric motor capable of transmitting the driving force to the transmission, wherein the electric motor (9) is mounted to a lower portion at a front face of the engine body (11A). Thus, it is possible to prevent the position of the center of gravity from becoming higher according to the disposition of the electric motor, and to carry out sufficient cooling of the electric motor by utilizing traveling wind. 111111277991111. A hybrid vehicle including a hybrid type power unit (PA , PB) mounted on a vehicle body frame (F) , the hybrid type power unit (PA , PB) including: an engine (EA , EB) having an engine body (A , B) of which part is formed by a crankcase () rotatably supporting a crankshaft (); a transmission (M) for changing speed of driving force transmitted from the crankshaft (); and an electric motor () capable of transmitting the driving force to the transmission (M) , characterized in that the electric motor () is attached to a lower portion of a front face of the engine body (A , B).2. The hybrid vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 24', '25', '14', '11', '11', '11', '9', '11', '24', '25, 'an exhaust pipe (, ) having an upstream end thereof connected to a front face of a cylinder head () which forms a portion of the engine body (A) extends rearwardly below the engine body (A) from the front of the engine body (A), and at least a portion of the electric motor () is disposed in a region surrounded by the lower portion of the engine body (A) and the exhaust pipe (, ) in a side view.'}3. The hybrid vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein{'b': 24', '25', '14', '9', '11', '24', '25', '11, 'the exhaust pipe (, ) extends out forwardly and ...

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Номер записи: 7
27-06-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE OF ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20130161107A1
Автор: Akutsu Susumu, Kato Seiji, Nishiura Hisao, Shibata Kazumi, Tominaga Takashi, Tsukamoto Tomohiro
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A battery is disposed close to a through-hole of a swing shaft that pivotally supports a swing arm on a vehicle body frame so as to be freely swingable at a position closer to the front of the vehicle body in the swing arm. An electric motor is disposed close to an axle of a rear wheel at a position closer to the rear of the vehicle body in the swing arm. The control board is disposed at a position outside of the battery in the vehicle width direction, and the heating element board is disposed at a position rearward of the vehicle body with respect to the control board and forward of the vehicle body with respect to the motor. 17-. (canceled)8. A control device of an electric motorcycle for which inside of a swing arm that pivotally supports a rear wheel of the electric motorcycle and that is freely swingably attached to a vehicle body , a battery and an electric motor for driving the rear wheel are equipped ,the swing arm being a cantilever type that pivotally supports the rear wheel by a single arm portion,the battery being disposed close to a through-hole of a swing shaft that pivotally supports the swing arm on a vehicle body frame so as to be freely swingable at a position closer to the front of the vehicle body in the swing arm, andthe electric motor being disposed close to an axle of the rear wheel at a position closer to the rear of the vehicle body in the swing arm,the control device of an electric motorcycle including a board serving as a control device that is disposed with a planar portion oriented in a vehicle width direction, whereinthe board includes a control board which has a control element having a small calorific value and on which a drive circuit for controlling the electric motor is disposed and a heating element board which has a heating element having a large calorific value and on which a charging circuit for charging the battery is disposed,the control board is disposed at a position outside of the battery in the vehicle width direction, ...

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Номер записи: 8
27-06-2013 дата публикации

SCOOTER-TYPE ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20130161108A1
Автор: Inaizumi Hideki, Matsuo Hisashi, Watanabe Takato, Yagisawa Katsuichi
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

There is provided a battery unit in which at least three batteries are lined up in the vehicle widthwise direction and these are connected in series to supply electric power to a driving motor; among the respective batteries, center side batteries that are arranged on the vehicle center side, are arranged higher than side batteries that are arranged on the vehicle outer sides; and a breaker is fitted to the these center side batteries, on a connection path that connects the center side batteries. 1. A scooter-type electric vehicle comprising:a vehicle body frame which has a down frame extending down-backward from a head pipe, and a lower frame extending backward from a lower end of this down frame;a seat, which is provided at the rear of said head pipe, for allowing a passenger to sit thereon;a step floor, which is provided between said head pipe and said seat, for allowing said passenger to place their feet thereon; anda battery unit in which at least three batteries are lined up in a vehicle widthwise direction and these are connected in series to supply electric power to a driving motor, whereinamong said respective batteries, center side batteries that are arranged on a vehicle center side are arranged higher than side batteries that are arranged on vehicle outer sides, and a breaker is fitted to these center side batteries, on a connection path that connects said center side batteries.2. A scooter-type electric vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a lower side surface of each said side battery and a bottom surface of said center side batteries forms a space.3. A scooter-type electric vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein: there is provided an under-seat cover which covers claim 1 , below said seat claim 1 , the rear of said step floor; in said under-seat cover there is provided an opening which enables connection to be established from a space above said step floor to said breaker; and in said opening there is provided a lid which opens and closes this ...

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Номер записи: 9
04-07-2013 дата публикации

LIGHTWEIGHT INTEGRATED REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE ENCLOSURE FOR A RIDDEN MOTORIZED VEHICLE

Номер: US20130168172A1
Автор: ANTCZAK CHAD, BATTAGLINI GIANCARLO, BUELL ERIK, BUNNE JONATHAN, FOX JOHN, IWINSKI DEAN, STEFANELLI ANTHONY
Принадлежит:

A ridden motorized vehicle such as a motorized scooter, motorcycle, ATV, tricycle, snowmobile, or lawn tractor, having a driven rear wheel may be equipped with an enclosed chain or belt drive enclosure having a first end and a second end and an inner enclosure and an outer enclosure, such that the inner enclosure has the rear suspension member and the rear wheel mounted at the second end, and concentrically pivots at the first end on the motor assembly output shaft of a motor assembly fastened to or comprising part of the main vehicle frame, and the outer enclosure pivoted on another bearing co-linear with the motor assembly output shaft, but mounted on a removable section of, or attachment to, said frame. 1. A ridden vehicle comprising:a frame;a motor assembly attached to the frame, the motor assembly having an output shaft;a drive enclosure having a first end and a second end, the first end having a frame connection point aligned with the output shaft of the motor assembly, and the second end having a wheel connection point, the drive enclosure adapted to pivot about the frame connection point;a wheel connected to the wheel connection point at the second end of the drive enclosure;a linkage apparatus disposed between the output shaft of the motor assembly and the wheel connected at the second end of the drive enclosure, the linkage apparatus adapted to transfer power from the output shaft of the motor assembly to the wheel.2. The ridden vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the motor assembly comprises a motor and at least one gear.3. The ridden vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the linkage apparatus between the output shaft of the motor assembly and the wheel is a chain.4. The ridden vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the linkage apparatus between the output shaft of the motor assembly and the wheel is a belt.5. The ridden vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the linkage apparatus between the output shaft of the motor assembly and the wheel is a ...

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Номер записи: 10
25-07-2013 дата публикации

BRAKING DEVICE FOR A PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE

Номер: US20130186702A1
Автор: Chen Robert, Hadley Robert
Принадлежит: RAZOR USA LLC

A personal mobility vehicle, such as a scooter, includes at least one battery and motor for powering at least one driven wheel. The vehicle also includes a braking assembly configured to isolate the motor from the at least one driven wheel such that power is terminated from the motor to the at least one wheel in response to a user engaging a braking assembly of the vehicle. The vehicle can include a switch or position sensor that interacts with the braking assembly to initiate the isolation of the motor from the at least one driven wheel and the switch or position sensor preferably is inaccessible to the foot of the user. 1. A personal mobility vehicle comprising:a body having a support member and being configured to support a user;at least one wheel supported by the body and rotatable around an axis; an attachment portion configured to be supported by the body;', 'an actuator portion that is accessible to the foot of a user;', 'a braking surface supported by the braking assembly and configured to apply frictional braking force when in contact with the at least one wheel;, 'a braking assembly supported by the body; the braking assembly comprisinga motor supported by the body and arranged to transfer rotational force to the at least one wheel;a switch supported by the body and positioned below the support member;wherein the braking assembly has an engaged position in which the braking surface is in contact with the at least one wheel;wherein the braking assembly has a second position in which the braking surface does not contact the at least one wheel, the braking assembly being movable to the engaged position in response to the user acting upon the actuator portion;wherein the switch is configured to be actuated when the braking assembly is moved from the second position to the engaged position, and actuating the switch stops or impedes the transfer of force from the motor to the at least one wheel.2. The personal mobility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the braking ...

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Номер записи: 11
29-08-2013 дата публикации

BODY COVER SYSTEM FOR A SMALL VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20130220724A1
Автор: HAYAMA Yoshitaka, KASAI Takaaki, KURIBARA Hiroshi, YAZAKI Masaya
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A motorcycle is provided with vehicle frame, an internal combustion engine operatively attached to the vehicle frame, and an exhaust system for routing exhaust gas from the engine therethrough. The motorcycle also includes a body cover that covers at least a lateral side portion of the engine and constitutes an outer face of the vehicle, and a heat shield having a face closely adjacent and visually continuous to the body cover, the heat shield covering a lateral side portion of the exhaust system. The heat shield and the body cover cooperate to configure the external face of the vehicle, and the heat shield is mounted to the exhaust system. The body cover is formed of a plastic material, and the heat shield is made of metal. The body cover and heat shield cooperate to provide an improved vehicle appearance. 1. A small vehicle comprising:a vehicle frame;an internal combustion engine operatively attached to the vehicle frame;an exhaust system that extends downwardly from the internal combustion engine for routing exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine therethrough;a body cover that covers at least a lateral side of the internal combustion engine and constitutes part of an external face of the vehicle; anda heat shield having a face closely adjacent and visually continuous to the body cover and covering a lateral side portion of the exhaust system, the heat shield and the body cover cooperating to configure the external face of the vehicle, wherein the heat shield is mounted to the exhaust system.2. The small vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the body cover is formed of plastic resin claim 1 , and the heat shield is made of metal and is attached to the exhaust system using heat-resistant elastic members.3. The small vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the body cover is mounted to the body frame.4. The small vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the exhaust system comprises a catalytic converter containing a catalyst claim 3 , and wherein the heat ...

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Номер записи: 12
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Low-Profile Two-Wheeled Self-Balancing Vehicle with Exterior Foot Platforms

Номер: US20130228385A1
Автор: Shane Chen
Принадлежит: Individual

A personal vehicle having two wheels that are arranged substantially side-by-side and connected by a linkage mechanism to one another. The linkage mechanism supports the wheels in a substantially parallel relationship as the two wheels tilt from side to side. A foot placement platform is associated with each wheel, as is a motor to drive the wheels. Gyroscopic sensors are used to in driving the wheels to maintain an upright position. Various embodiments are disclosed including folding platforms, a parallelogram linkage structure, handles and/or seats that may extend above the wheels, lower leg contact surface, and other features.

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Номер записи: 13
05-09-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRIC SADDLED VEHICLE AND DRIVE DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20130228389A1
Автор: Nakashima Masahiro, TAKAMURA Toshiaki
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An electric saddled vehicle includes a vehicle body frame, a drive-wheel, a drum brake that brakes drive-wheel, and a swing unit that is swingably supported by vehicle body frame. The swing unit includes a drive motor configured separately from drive-wheel and a speed-reducing-mechanism that transmits power from the drive motor to the drive-wheel and has a wheel-drive-portion. The drive motor and speed-reducing-mechanism are arranged on a first-side, the drum brake is arranged on a second-side, and the wheel-drive-portion is arranged so that a distance of the wheel-drive-portion to a first-end-surface of the drive-wheel is shorter than a distance of the wheel-drive-portion to a center of vehicle in the left-right-direction, and a brake drum of the drum brake is arranged at position where the brake drum overlaps a second-end-surface of the drive-wheel in plan view. 1. An electric saddled vehicle comprising:a vehicle body frame;a drive wheel;a drum brake that brakes the drive wheel; anda swing unit that is swingably supported by the vehicle body frame,wherein the swing unit includes:a drive motor configured separately from the drive wheel; anda speed-reducing mechanism that transmits a power from the drive motor, to the drive wheel and has a wheel drive portion,wherein if one of a left side and a right side with respect to a center of the vehicle in a left-right direction is defined as a first side and an other is defined as a second side and if an end surface of the drive wheel on the first side is defined as a first end surface and an end surface of the drive wheel on the second side is defined as a second end surface,the drive motor and the speed-reducing mechanism are disposed on the first side,the drum brake is arranged on the second side,the wheel drive portion is arranged between the center of the vehicle in the left-right direction and the first end surface of the drive wheel, anda brake drum of the drum brake is arranged at a position where the brake drum ...

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Номер записи: 14
12-09-2013 дата публикации

MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20130233635A1
Автор: HAYAMA Yoshitaka, Inoue Yusuke, Matsushima Satoshi, Otsuka Takuya
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A motorcycle with a muffler disposed downwardly of a rider's seat positioned, in a side view, upwardly of a rear wheel when a rear shock absorber is extended, to minimize sideway bulging of the muffler from a vehicle body and improve ride comfort, while avoiding interference between the muffler and other parts. An outer shell of a muffler has a rhombus cross section. The muffler is disposed on at least one side in a vehicle width direction of a rear wheel wherein one pair of side walls extend in parallel with each other out of side walls of the outer shell extending in a vertical direction. A side cover is formed to extend along the upper and outer side walls of the four side walls of the outer shell to cover the muffler from a side, downwardly of a rider's seat. 1. A motorcycle comprising:a vehicle body frame;an engine main unit disposed on the vehicle body frame;a rear wheel;a swing arm having a rear end portion journaling the rear wheel and a front end portion vertically and swingably supported on the vehicle body frame;a rear shock absorber disposed between the vehicle body frame and the swing arm;a rider's seat;a muffler disposed downwardly of the rider's seat and positioned, in a side view, upwardly of the rear wheel when the rear shock absorber is extended; anda side cover;wherein the muffler includes an outer shell having a rhombus cross section with two pairs of side walls, each pair including side walls extending in parallel with each other, the two pairs having long and short diagonal lines;the muffler is disposed on at least one side in a vehicle width direction of the rear wheel wherein by inclining the long diagonal line of the two diagonal lines outwardly in the vehicle width direction at lower levels, one pair of the side walls out of the two pairs of side walls extends in a vertical direction; andthe side cover formed to extend along the upper and outer side walls out of the four side walls of the outer shell of the muffler is disposed to cover the ...

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Номер записи: 15
26-09-2013 дата публикации

RADIATOR HOSE LAYOUT STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130248273A1
Автор: NAKAMURA Masanori, SASAZAWA Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A radiator hose layout structure for a saddle type vehicle by which radiator hoses can be arranged while enhancing cooling efficiency of a radiator. Longitudinal wall parts projecting forward are provided at vehicle-width-directionally both end portions of an exhaust air guide. The front ends of the longitudinal wall parts are provided rearwardly of the radiator. An exhaust air passage for letting exhaust air from the radiator flow therethrough is provided between the longitudinal wall parts. A lower radiator hose and an upper radiator hose are arranged on the vehicle-width-directionally outer side of the longitudinal wall parts. 1. A radiator hose layout structure for a saddle type vehicle including: a radiator disposed rearwardly of a front wheel; a fuel tank disposed rearwardly of the radiator; an exhaust air guide that is provided between the radiator and the fuel tank and by which exhaust air from the radiator is guided; a water-cooled power unit disposed rearwardly of the fuel tank; and radiator hoses that are connected to the radiator and the water-cooled power unit and by which cooling water is circulated ,wherein longitudinal wall parts projecting forward are provided at vehicle-width-directionally both end portions of the exhaust air guide, front ends of the longitudinal wall parts are provided rearwardly of the radiator, an exhaust air passage for passage of exhaust air from the radiator is provided between the longitudinal wall parts, and the radiator hoses are disposed on vehicle-width-directionally outer side of the longitudinal wall parts.2. The radiator hose layout structure according to claim 1 , wherein the radiator has tank sections on vehicle-width-directionally both sides claim 1 , a core section including a cooling water passage and cooling fins is provided between the tank sections claim 1 , and vehicle-width-directionally outer end portions of the core section are disposed on vehicle-width-directionally outer sides of the longitudinal wall ...

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Номер записи: 16
10-10-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL OF A TRANSPORTER BASED ON ATTITUDE

Номер: US20130268145A1
Автор: Ambrogi Robert R., Heinzmann Richard Kurt, Kamen Dean
Принадлежит: DEKA Products Limited Partnership

A transporter for transporting a load over a surface. The transporter includes a support platform for supporting the load. The support platform is characterized by a fore-aft axis, a lateral axis, and an orientation with respect to the surface, the orientation referred to as an attitude. At least one ground-contacting element is flexibly coupled to the support platform in such a manner that the attitude of the support platform is capable of variation. One or more ground-contacting elements are driven by a motorized drive arrangement. A sensor module generates a signal characterizing the attitude of the support platform. Based on the attitude, a controller commands the motorized drive arrangement. 1. A transporter for transporting a load over a surface , the transporter comprising:a support platform for supporting the load, the support platform characterized by a fore-aft axis and a lateral axis;at least one ground-contacting element coupled to the support platform in such a manner that the orientation of the support platform with respect to the surface beneath and in contact with the at least one ground-contacting elements is capable of variation, the orientation referred to as an attitude;a motorized drive arrangement for driving the at least one ground-contacting elements;a sensor module for generating a signal characterizing the attitude of the support platform; anda controller for commanding the motorized drive arrangement to apply a torque to one or more of the ground-contacting elements as a function of the attitude of the support platform based upon the signal generated by the sensor module.2. The transporter according to claim 1 , wherein one or more ground-contacting elements are flexibly coupled to the support platform in such a manner that the attitude of the support platform is capable of variation based on a position of a center of mass of the load relative to the at least one ground-contacting element.3. The transporter according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 17
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Electric-Drive Motorcycle

Номер: US20130270021A1
Автор: Kubanek Michal, Leffner Stanislav
Принадлежит: FIBRES S.R.O.

Embodiments discussed herein relate to, among other things, an electric-drive motorcycle in which one or more batteries are mounted along with a motor in a supporting frame to minimize the space required. Also discussed herein are example electric drives for vehicles, such as motorcycles, that comprise an alternating-current electric motor and a centrifugal clutch, among other things. 1. A motorcycle frame comprising:an electric drive assembly comprising an alternating current electric motor and centrifugal clutch, wherein the electric drive is mounted directly on its axis to a front sprocket, which then is connected to a rear sprocket by a chain such that the motorcycle frame is transmissionless; andat least one narrow energy storage device configured to store power used by the electric drive assembly, wherein the motorcycle frame is configured to accommodate an electric motorcycle that has a seat top 700 millimeters or less from where the electric motorcycle's rear wheel touches the ground.2. The motorcycle frame of claim 1 , wherein the electric drive assembly further comprises:a shaft connected to the electric motor;a stator; anda housing unit configured to enclose and provide protection and cooling to the alternating electric motor and the centrifugal clutch, wherein the housing is attached to the stator by a bracket.3. The motorcycle frame of claim 2 , wherein the housing unit is configured to connect to the centrifugal clutch opposite the positioning of the alternating current electric motor within the housing unit.4. The motorcycle frame of claim 2 , wherein the housing unit is configured to protect the alternating current electric motor and aid in dissipating heat generated by the alternating current electric motor during operation.5. The motorcycle frame of claim 1 , wherein the at least one narrow energy storage device includes a plurality of batteries.6. The motorcycle of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of batteries are electrically coupled together.7. ...

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Номер записи: 18
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Electric Motorcycle

Номер: US20130270022A1
Автор: Matsuda Yoshimoto
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An electric motorcycle of the present invention, which drives a drive wheel by driving power generated by an electric motor, comprises a charging port which is provided in a vehicle body and to which an outside charging connector connected to an outside electric power supply is removably attached; and a battery configured to be charged with electric power supplied from the outside electric power supply in a state in which the outside charging connector is connected to the charging port, and to discharge the electric power stored therein to supply the electric power to the electric motor; wherein the charging port is oriented in one direction in a vehicle width direction. 1. An electric motorcycle which drives a drive wheel by driving power generated by an electric motor , comprising:a charging port which is provided in a vehicle body and to which an outside charging connector connected to an outside electric power supply is removably attached; anda battery which is built into the vehicle body and configured to be charged with electric power supplied from the outside electric power supply in a state in which the outside charging connector is connected to the charging port, and to discharge the electric power stored therein to supply the electric power to the electric motor;wherein the charging port is oriented in one direction in a vehicle width direction to allow the outside charging connector to be fitted into the charging port from one side in the vehicle width direction.2. The electric motorcycle according to claim 1 ,wherein the vehicle body is capable of standing independently in a state in which the vehicle body is inclined in one direction in the vehicle width direction; andwherein the charging port is placed at the one side in the vehicle width direction.3. The electric motorcycle according to claim 2 ,wherein in a state in which the vehicle body is standing independently, the charging port is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction in a direction ...

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Номер записи: 19
17-10-2013 дата публикации

STRADDLE-TYPE ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20130270023A1
Автор: Matsuda Yoshimoto
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A straddle-type electric vehicle (e.g., electric motorcycle ) comprising a driving motor and an electric power control unit for controlling electric power supplied from batteries to the driving motor, a case of the electric power control unit is mounted to the battery box from outward, and electrode terminals protruding outward from the case are inserted into insertion holes of the battery box. The electrode terminals protruding into inside of the battery box are connected to electrodes of the batteries via electric conductors such as bus bars. In this structure, electric connecting work between the batteries and the electric power control unit can be easily carried out, high-voltage lines can be minimized in length, and the high-voltage lines are not exposed to outside. 1. A straddle electric vehicle comprising:an electric motor for driving the electric vehicle;an electric storage device for storing electric power supplied to the electric motor; andan electric power controller for controlling the electric power supplied from the electric storage device to the electric motor;wherein a case of the electric power controller is mounted to an accommodating box of the electric storage device from outward;wherein the case is provided with an electrode terminal connected to an electric circuit inside of the case such that the electrode terminal protrudes outward from the case; andwherein a floor portion or a side wall portion of the accommodating box has an insertion hole into which the electrode terminal is inserted, and the electrode terminal which is inserted into the insertion hole and protrudes into inside of the accommodating box is connected to an electrode of the electric storage device via an electric conductor.2. The straddle electric vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the accommodating box opens upward, and the floor portion of the accommodating box has the insertion hole;wherein the case is mounted to the floor portion of the accommodating box from below; ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Saddle-Type Electric Vehicle

Номер: US20130270024A1
Автор: Matsuda Yoshimoto
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In a saddle-type electric vehicle (e.g., electric motorcycle) including a driving motor and an electric power control unit for controlling electric power supply to the motor, a substrate of a power module to which a semiconductor element such as an IGBT is mounted is accommodated into a case of an electric power control unit such that the substrate is positioned in close proximity to a wall portion of the case, and a cooling jacket is provided such that the coolant contacts the wall portion. A cooler may be mounted such that it closes an opening provided in the case. A desired cooling capability is attained while reducing a size of the cooler to a required size and an amount of the coolant to a required amount and suppressing a weight increase and a cost increase. 1. A saddle-type electric vehicle comprising:an electric motor for driving the electric vehicle; andan electric power controller for controlling electric power supply to the electric motor;wherein a substrate of a power module to which a semiconductor element is mounted is accommodated into a case of the electric power controller; andwherein the case of the electric power controller is provided with a cooling jacket which is in contact with at least a portion of the substrate.2. The saddle-type electric vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the cooling jacket is mounted to close an opening formed in the case of the electric power controller such that the cooling jacket is in contact with at least a portion of the substrate of the power module.3. The saddle-type electric vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the cooling jacket is detachably attached to the case of the electric power controller.4. The saddle-type electric vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the case of the electric power controller is provided with a fitting portion into which the cooling jacket is fitted from outward; andwherein the opening is formed within the fitting portion.5. The saddle-type electric vehicle according to claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 21
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Electric Motorcycle

Номер: US20130270026A1
Автор: Matsuda Yoshimoto
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An electric motorcycle is provided. The motorcycle includes: a charging connector to which is removably attached an outside charging connector connected to an outside electric power supply; a battery that charges with electric power supplied from the outside electric power supply when the outside charging connector is connected to the charging connector, and discharges the electric power to the motor; a rear frame connected to a front frame of a vehicle body; and a seat on which a driver or passenger is seated and a cowling for covering the vehicle body, the seat and cowling being mounted to the rear frame, wherein the seat or cowling is pivotally or removably attached to the rear frame, and the charging connector is placed in a space in the vicinity of the rear frame, the space being opened and closed by the seat or cowling. 1. An electric motorcycle which drives a drive wheel by driving power generated by a motor , comprising:a charging connector to which an outside charging connector connected to an outside electric power supply is removably attached;a battery configured to be charged with electric power supplied from the outside electric power supply in a state in which the outside charging connector is connected to the charging connector, and to discharge the electric power stored therein to supply the electric power to the motor;a rear frame connected to a front frame of a vehicle body; anda seat on which a driver or passenger is seated and a cowling for covering the vehicle body, the seat and the cowling being mounted to the rear frame,wherein the seat or the cowling is pivotally or removably attached to the rear frame, andwherein the charging connector is placed in a space in the vicinity of the rear frame, the space being configured to be opened and closed by the seat or the cowling.2. The electric motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the charging connector is a quick charging connector with a connector surface directed upward claim 1 , and the seat or ...

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Номер записи: 22
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Saddle-Type Electric Vehicle

Номер: US20130277133A1
Автор: Matsuda Yoshimoto
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In a case where a motor shaft of a driving electric motor extends in a rightward and leftward direction, and one end portion in the rightward and leftward direction is coupled to a transmission, in a saddle-type electric vehicle such as an electric motorcycle, a transmission accommodating section of a motor unit case is fastened at right and left sides to a vehicle body frame, and a motor accommodating section is coupled to the transmission accommodating section at one end portion in the rightward and leftward direction. Thus, misalignment of bearings of the motor shaft due to deflection of the motor unit case can be suppressed while reducing a weight of the motor unit case. 1. A saddle-type electric vehicle comprising:an electric motor for driving the electric vehicle;a power transmission mechanism for transmitting driving power generated by the electric motor; anda motor unit case including a motor accommodating section for accommodating the electric motor and a transmission mechanism accommodating section for accommodating the power transmission mechanism such that the motor accommodating section and the transmission mechanism accommodating section have a unitary construction;wherein an output shaft of the electric motor extends in a rightward and leftward direction of the vehicle, and one end portion of the output shaft in the rightward and leftward direction is coupled to the power transmission mechanism;and wherein the transmission mechanism accommodating section of the motor unit case is fastened at right and left sides to a vehicle body frame, and the motor accommodating section is joined at one end portion in the rightward and leftward direction to the transmission mechanism accommodating section.2. The saddle-type electric vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the electric motor has a cylindrical motor case which is accommodated in the motor accommodating section;and wherein the motor case is provided with bearings on wall portions at both ends of the ...

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Номер записи: 23
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Inverted pendulum type moving body

Номер: US20130282237A1
Автор: Azusa Amino, Ryosuke Nakamura
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

An inverted pendulum type moving body has a pair of wheels suspended by a main body of the moving body and arranged in the same plane perpendicular to a direction in which the moving body moves on a floor surface as a traveling surface; a driving mechanism that rotates the wheels; and a driving controller that controls the driving mechanism and thereby maintains an inverted state of a moving robot body. The inverted pendulum type moving body includes a wheel rotational speed measurer that measures rotational speeds of the wheels; a main body front-back direction angular velocity measurer that measures an inclination angular velocity of the main body of the moving body in a front-back direction; suspension actuators that move the wheels in a vertical direction; and a suspension actuator driving unit that drives the suspension actuators.

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Номер записи: 24
14-11-2013 дата публикации

INVERTED PENDULUM TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130299253A1
Автор: ARAKI Makoto, Murakami Hideo, SHIROKURA Shinya, Takenaka Toru
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An inverted pendulum type vehicle includes a first control processor that adds up a basic velocity command in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction based on an operation through a joystick and a desired center of gravity velocity addition amount in the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction based on the movement of the body weight of the rider, thereby determining a desired velocity. A longitudinal travel velocity command limiter sets a desired center of gravity velocity addition amount, which is based on the basic velocity command based on a longitudinal manipulated variable of the joystick and a center of gravity offset influence amount based on the movement of the body weight of the rider, to a smaller value as a basic turn angular velocity command value increases. 1. An inverted pendulum type vehicle comprising:a first travel operation unit capable of traveling on a floor surface;a first actuator that drives the first travel operation unit;a base body to which the first travel operation unit and the first actuator are installed; anda rider mounting section attached to the base body such that the rider mounting section is tiltable relative to a vertical direction,wherein the first travel operation unit is configured to be capable of traveling in all directions, including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction relative to a rider on the rider mounting section, by a driving force of the first actuator, the inverted pendulum type vehicle comprising:a second travel operation unit, which is connected to the first travel operation unit or the base body with an interval provided from the first travel operation unit in the longitudinal direction and which is configured to be capable of traveling in all directions on a floor surface;a second actuator which generates a driving force for causing the second travel operation unit to travel at least in the lateral direction;an operation unit which receives, from a rider on the rider mounting ...

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Номер записи: 25
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Inverted pendulum type vehicle

Номер: US20130304316A1
Автор: Hideo Murakami, Makoto Araki, Shinya Shirokura, Toru Takenaka
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

An inverted pendulum type vehicle prevents a travel operation unit from running at a high velocity when not in contact with the ground. A ground contact point velocity detector integrates a ground contact point horizontal acceleration calculated by a ground contact point horizontal acceleration calculator so as to calculate the acceleration at the ground contact point of a wheel. A determiner calculates a ground contact point velocity. The determiner sets a velocity threshold value on the basis of the velocity difference between the ground contact point velocity and a first desired velocity. If the first desired velocity reaches the velocity threshold value or more, then the determiner decides that the wheel of a first travel operation unit is idling and restricts the setting of the first desired velocity by a first control processor to the velocity threshold value or less.

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Номер записи: 26
14-11-2013 дата публикации

INVERTED PENDULUM TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130304320A1
Автор: ARAKI Makoto, Murakami Hideo, SHIROKURA Shinya, Takenaka Toru
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An inverted pendulum type vehicle with a tiltable rider mounting section has a first travel operation unit and a second travel operation unit, which are disposed with an interval provided therebetween in the longitudinal direction and which are capable of traveling in all directions. In a situation wherein a predetermined representative point of the vehicle or the first travel operation unit is to be moved rightward or leftward, the traveling operations of the first travel operation unit and the second travel operation unit are controlled such that the travel velocity of the first travel operation unit and the travel velocity of the second travel operation unit in the lateral direction are different from each other. 1. An inverted pendulum type vehicle having at least a first travel operation unit capable of traveling on a floor surface , a first actuator that drives the first travel operation unit , a base body to which the first travel operation unit and the first actuator are installed , and a rider mounting section attached to the base body such that the rider mounting section is tiltable relative to a vertical direction , wherein the first travel operation unit is configured to be capable of traveling in all directions , including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction relative to a rider on the rider mounting section , by a driving force of the first actuator , the inverted pendulum type vehicle comprising:a second travel operation unit, which is connected to the first travel operation unit or the base body with an interval provided from the first travel operation unit in the longitudinal direction and which is configured to be capable of traveling in all directions on a floor surface;a second actuator which generates a driving force for causing the second travel operation unit to travel at least in the lateral direction; anda control unit, which controls the first actuator and the second actuator so as to cause the first travel operation unit and ...

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Номер записи: 27
21-11-2013 дата публикации

FRONT AIR GUIDING STRUCTURE OF MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20130306391A1
Автор: KONTANI Masahiro, KOROGI Yoshinori, KUBO Satoru, SANO Takahiro
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

In a motorcycle having an air intake passage guiding an air flow to an internal combustion engine is formed between an upper surface of a front fender and a bottom plate of a front cowl covering a head pipe from the front and disposed just above a front wheel. The cooling performance of a heat exchanger disposed behind the front wheel and in front of an engine body is improved with a decrease in the air resistance by lowering the position of the front cowl. At least a part of an air intake duct is disposed above a front fender for supplying the air guided from an air flow inlet provided on the front end portion of a front cowl to an inlet system of an internal combustion engine. At least a part of the air intake duct forming a rear air intake passage is contained in the front cowl. 1. In a motorcycle having an internal combustion engine mounted on a body frame; a front fork steerably supported by a head pipe on the front end portion of the body frame for axially supporting a front wheel and for supporting a front fender covering at least a part of the front wheel from above; a heat exchanger disposed behind said front wheel and in front of said combustion engine; an air intake passage guiding an air flow to said internal combustion engine side , said air intake passage being formed between an upper surface of said front fender and a bottom plate of a front cowl covering said head pipe from the front , disposed just above said front wheel and supported on said body frame , comprising:a front air guiding structure includes at least a part of an air intake duct contained in said front cowl so as to supply the air guided from an air flow inlet provided on the front end portion of said front cowl to an inlet system of said internal combustion engine, so as to be disposed above said front fender, and simultaneously so as to form a rear air intake passage connecting to said air intake passage from behind between said air intake duct and said front fender, air guiding ...

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Номер записи: 28
28-11-2013 дата публикации

SADDLE-RIDE-TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130313034A1
Автор: ISHIZAKI Hirotsugu, Matsushima Satoshi
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A technique for suppressing vibrations generated in an air cleaner thus suppressing noise caused by the vibrations to a low level while reducing an increase in the number of parts. A motorcycle includes a seat frame, an air cleaner mounted on the seat frame and a body cover for covering the outside of the air cleaner. The body cover includes an upper body cover and a lower body cover formed by vertically dividing the body cover on a side of the air cleaner. An elastic member is sandwiched between the lower body cover and a side wall of the air cleaner. A wall member for partitioning the elastic member and a muffler from each other is mounted on the lower body cover. 1. A saddle-ride vehicle comprising:a vehicle body frame;an engine mounted on the vehicle body frame;a front wheel and a rear wheel arranged in front of and behind the engine respectively;a seat arranged between the front wheel and the rear wheel and on which a rider sits;a box-shaped air cleaner mounted on the vehicle body frame for filtrating air taken through an air intake port by an element, and for supplying the air filtrated by the element into the engine through a connecting tube;a body cover for covering the outside of the air cleaner; andan elastic member sandwiched between a wall of the air cleaner and the body cover for providing a vibration damping effect.2. The saddle-ride vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein:an upper surface of a cleaner case of the air cleaner is opened thus forming the air intake port;the air cleaner is arranged below the seat with a predetermined gap therebetween;the body cover extends downwardly with surfaces formed substantially contiguously with side surfaces of the seat; andthe elastic member covers upper portions of left and right side walls of the air cleaner.3. The saddle-ride vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic member is adhered to the body cover claim 1 , the elastic member is brought into contact with and is collapsed by the air cleaner claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 29
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Saddle-Type Electric Vehicle

Номер: US20130319782A1
Автор: Matsuda Yoshimoto
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A saddle-type electric vehicle includes a body frame having a head pipe supporting a steering shaft and a main frame portion extending rearward from the head pipe, a battery case provided on the main frame portion behind the head pipe, a battery stored in the battery case and supplying electric power to an electric motor generating traveling power, and a traveling wind path including an inner space of the battery case, wherein a traveling wind inflow port allowing traveling wind to flow in the battery case from front is formed on an upper side of a front portion of the battery case, and a traveling wind outflow port allowing the traveling wind flowing in the battery case to flow out rearward is formed on an upper side of a rear portion of the battery case. 1. A saddle-type electric vehicle comprising:a body frame having a head pipe supporting a steering shaft and a main frame portion extending rearward from the head pipe;a battery case provided on the main frame portion behind the head pipe;a battery stored in the battery case and supplying electric power to an electric motor generating traveling power; anda traveling wind path including an inner space of the battery case,wherein a traveling wind inflow port allowing traveling wind to flow in the battery case from front is formed on an upper side of a front portion of the battery case, and a traveling wind outflow port allowing the traveling wind flowing in the battery case to flow out rearward is formed on an upper side of a rear portion of the battery case.2. The saddle-type electric vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a seat arranged behind the battery case claim 1 ,wherein a traveling wind outlet discharging the traveling wind of the traveling wind path outside is arranged in a under seat space formed below the seat.3. The saddle-type electric vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the under seat space is formed by the seat having a reverse concave cross-section in front view and a cover arranged ...

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Номер записи: 30
09-01-2014 дата публикации

STRADDLE TYPE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND STRADDLE TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20140008139A1
Автор: FUSHIMI Takanobu, INOUE Kazuhisa
Принадлежит:

A brake system is disclosed. The brake system includes a front brake, a rear brake, a right brake lever for operating the front brake, and a left brake lever for operating the rear brake. The brake system also includes a brake pedal for operating the front brake and rear brake such that the front brake and rear brake work in an interlocked manner. 1. A straddle type vehicle brake system comprising:a front brake;a rear brake;a front brake operating device configured to operate the front brake;a rear brake operating device configured to operate the rear brake; andan interlocking brake operating device configured to operate the front brake and the rear brake;wherein the front brake and the rear brake work in an interlocked manner.2. The straddle type vehicle brake system according to claim 1 , further comprising an operating force dividing unit configured to divide an operating force received by the interlocking brake operating device into an operating force for the front brake and an operating force for the rear brake.3. The straddle type vehicle brake system according to claim 2 , wherein the operating force dividing unit includes a timing adjusting unit configured to cause an operating force to be transferred to the front brake after a time at which an operating force is transferred to the rear brake.4. The straddle type vehicle brake system according to claim 3 , further comprising:a front brake wire configured to transfer an operating force from the operating force dividing unit to the front brake; anda rear brake wire configured to transfer an operating force from the operating force dividing unit to the rear brake;wherein the timing adjusting unit includes a limiting member configured to limit displacement of the front brake wire until an operating force acting on the front brake wire is larger than a predetermined value.5. The straddle type vehicle brake system according to claim 2 , wherein:each of the front brake and the rear brake is a hydraulic brake ...

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Номер записи: 31
06-03-2014 дата публикации

CANISTER ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE OF STRADDLE TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20140060955A1
Автор: KONO Sho
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An engine supported on a main frame with an air cleaner disposed above a cylinder head. Air is supplied from an upper direction via an intake passage. A canister is supported above a crankcase and on the side surface of the main frame. A purge pipe connects between a front end portion of the canister and the intake passage. The purge pipe has a short length and includes a purge control valve in an intermediate portion and includes a first purge pipe for connecting the purge control valve with the canister, and a second purge pipe for connecting the purge control valve with the intake passage. Evaporated fuel from a fuel tank is supplied to the canister via a discharge pipe. A drain tube is connected at the rear end of the canister and at the lower position relative to the connecting portion of the first purge pipe. 1. A canister arrangement structure of a straddle vehicle having a body frame including a main frame extending rearwardly from a head pipe , comprising:an engine supported on a lower portion of said main frame, said engine including a crankcase;a cylinder extending substantially horizontally in a forward direction from the front portion of the crankcase and a cylinder head attached to the front portion of the cylinder;a fuel tank supported on an upper portion of said main frame;an intake passage for connecting between an air cleaner supported by said main frame and an intake port of said cylinder head;a canister for storing evaporated fuel within said fuel tank via a discharge pipe and for supplying said evaporated fuel to said intake passage via a purge pipe;said canister being disposed above said engine as well as behind said intake passage; anda pipe connecting portion wherein said purge pipe is connected and is disposed in a front portion of said canister.2. The canister arrangement structure of the straddle vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said main frame is inclined obliquely downwardly in a rearward direction along a vehicle body center from ...

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Номер записи: 32
20-03-2014 дата публикации

FOLDING TYPE BICYCLE

Номер: US20140076649A1
Автор: KIM Jeong Rae, KO Chang Bok
Принадлежит: MANDO CORPORATION

A folding type bicycle is disclosed. The disclosed folding type bicycle includes a front frame provided with a front wheel and a handle, a center frame provided with pedals and a saddle, a rear frame provided with a rear wheel, a hinge device to enable the front frame, the center frame and the rear frame to pivot about one another, to be foldable with respect to one another, the hinge device comprising a front hinge member provided at the front frame, a center hinge member provided at the center frame, and a rear hinge member provided at the rear frame, a hinge shaft centrally provided at the hinge device, a front rim provided at the front hinge member, a center rim provided at the center hinge member and a rear rim provided at the rear hinge member, and rolling members to enable rolling-contact among the front, center and rear rims. 1. A folding type bicycle comprising:a front frame provided with a front wheel and a handle;a center frame provided with pedals and a saddle;a rear frame provided with a rear wheel;a hinge device to enable the front frame, the center frame and the rear frame to pivot about one another, to be foldable with respect to one another, the hinge device comprising a front hinge member provided at the front frame, a center hinge member provided at the center frame, and a rear hinge member provided at the rear frame;a hinge shaft centrally provided at the hinge device;a front rim provided at the front hinge member, a center rim provided at the center hinge member and a rear rim provided at the rear hinge member; anda plurality of rolling members to enable rolling-contact among the front, center and rear rims.2. The folding type bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein:each of the front and rear rims comprises rim guides each having an arc shape, and rim protrusions extending from opposite ends of each of the rim guides, respectively; andeach of the rolling members comprises a cylinder fitted in a fitting hole formed at the center frame, and rollers ...

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Номер записи: 33
20-03-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRIC BICYCLE

Номер: US20140076650A1
Автор: Kim Il Yong, KO Chang Bok
Принадлежит: MANDO CORPORATION

An electric bicycle configured to generate electricity by pedals thereof, the electric bicycle includes a front frame provided with a front wheel and a handle; a center frame provided with pedals and a saddle, a rear frame provided with a rear wheel; a pedal housing provided at the a front frame provided with a front wheel and a handle, a center frame provided with pedals and a saddle, a rear frame provided with a rear wheel, a pedal housing provided at the center frame, a pedal shaft provided with the pedals at both end portions thereof while passing through the pedal housing, an accelerating unit allowing the pedal shaft to pass therethrough and provided with an input side directly connected to the pedal shaft to increase rotational speed, and a generating unit allowing the pedal shaft to pass therethrough and directly connected to an output side of the accelerating unit. 1. An electric bicycle configured to generate electricity by pedals , the electric bicycle comprising:a front frame provided with a front wheel and a handle;a center frame provided with pedals and a saddle;a rear frame provided with a rear wheel;a pedal housing provided at the center frame;a pedal shaft provided with the pedals at both end portions thereof while passing through the pedal housing;an accelerating unit allowing the pedal shaft to pass therethrough and having an input side directly connected to the pedal shaft to increase rotational speed; anda generating unit allowing the pedal shaft to pass therethrough and directly connected to an output side of the accelerating unit.2. The electric bicycle of claim 1 , wherein the accelerating unit comprises a sun gear; a plurality of planetary gears to rotate while being teeth-coupled to an outer circumference of the sun gear; a carrier connecting central axes of the plurality of planetary gears to one another; and a ring gear provided at an inner surface of the pedal housing and configured to be teeth-coupled to outer circumferences of the ...

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Номер записи: 34
20-03-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRIC BICYCLE

Номер: US20140076652A1
Автор: KIM Jeong Rae, KO Chang Bok
Принадлежит: MANDO CORPORATION

An electric bicycle having an enhanced fixing structure of an electronic control unit, the electrical bicycle having an electronic control unit built in an a center frame along with a generator in a state of the electronic control unit is directly fixed at an upper portion of the generator, the electronic control unit is effectively be protected, as the fixing structure of the electronic control unit is simplified. 1. An electric bicycle , comprising:a motor configured to rotate a front wheel or a rear wheel;a battery to supply power to the motor;a generator, while installed in a way that pedals are connected at a frame in between the front wheel and the rear wheel, configured to convert a rotational force of the pedals into electric energy, and to supply the electric energy to the battery; andan electronic control unit (ECU) built in at the frame in a state of directly fixed to an upper portion of the generator.2. The electric bicycle of claim 1 , whereinthe frame further comprises a front frame provided with the front wheel; a rear frame provided with the rear wheel; and a center frame formed in a shape of a hollowness while one end of the center frame is connected to in between the front frame and the rear frame and the other end of the center frame is provided at an inside thereof with the generator installed, andwherein the electronic control unit (ECU) is configured in a way to be built in between both ends of the center frame.3. The electric bicycle of claim 2 , wherein 'an inner wall of the center frame that corresponds to a position of the mounting unit is configured in a way to be closely adhered to an outer surface of the mounting unit to prevent the mounting unit from moving.', 'at the upper portion of the generator, a mounting unit to fix the electronic control unit (ECU) is provided while being protruded toward an upper portion, and'}4. The electric bicycle of claim 2 , whereinat the upper portion of the generator, a mounting unit to fix the electronic ...

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Номер записи: 35
27-03-2014 дата публикации

TWO-WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140084565A1
Автор: NAKAJIMA Akihiro, NAKAMURA Hironori, NIMURA Taisuke
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A two-wheeled motor vehicle has a rear cushion unit that includes a damper cylinder having one end part linked to a swing arm, a sub-tank connected to the damper cylinder and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a damping force in response to operation of the operation element is provided between a vehicle body frame and the swing arm. A cylinder body of the damper cylinder, a bottomed housing tube part housing the adjustment mechanism having on an upper end part an operation face on which the operation element is disposed, and the sub-tank are integrally and connectedly provided. The operation face is inclined obliquely upward so that the operation element that faces a region bounded by the seat frame, the pillion step holder mounted on the seat frame and the swing arm when viewed from the side can be operated from obliquely above on the outside. 1. A two-wheeled motor vehicle in which a rear cushion unit comprising a damper cylinder having one end part linked to a swing arm that axially supports a rear wheel by a rear end part and is swingably supported on a vehicle body frame , a sub-tank that is connected to the damper cylinder so as to enable hydraulic oil to flow between the sub-tank and the damper cylinder , and an adjustment mechanism that has an operation element and is disposed between the damper cylinder and the sub-tank so as to be capable of adjusting a damping force in response to an operation of the operation element is provided between the vehicle body frame and the swing arm , wherein a cylinder body of the damper cylinder , a bottomed housing tube part housing the adjustment mechanism having on an upper end part an operation face on which the operation element is disposed , and the sub-tank are integrally and connectedly provided , a pillion step holder is mounted on a seat frame that forms part of the vehicle body frame and is disposed above the swing arm , a pillion step for a foot of a passenger to be placed on being provided on the pillion ...

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Номер записи: 36
03-04-2014 дата публикации

FRONT AIR GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR A MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20140090912A1
Автор: KONTANI Masahiro, SANO Takahiro
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

In a motorcycle with a cowl, a bent portion which has an upright wall facing forwardly and is bent in an upward and downward direction is provided at an intermediate portion in a forward and backward direction of an air intake duct. A plurality of dewatering devices are provided, and configured to be hit from the front by traveling wind to remove moisture from the traveling wind. The dewatering devices are disposed at a plurality of locations in the air intake duct spaced from each other along the traveling wind flowing direction in the air passage in the front of the upright wall. An overall extent of a range in which the air passage can be seen up to a rear end thereof without obstruction when the air intake duct is viewed from the front of the traveling wind inlet is occupied by the dewatering devices. 1. A motorcycle , comprising:an internal combustion engine having an engine main body;a vehicle body frame having the engine main body mounted thereupon; anda front air guide structure, said front air guide structure including a front cowl having a traveling wind inlet thereon, said traveling wind inlet disposed just above a front wheel and supported on the vehicle body frame, and an air intake duct for taking in traveling wind from the traveling wind inlet from a front end thereof extending forwardly from an intake system of the internal combustion engine in such a manner as to form an air passage for guiding the traveling wind to the intake system,wherein a bent portion which has an upright wall facing forwardly and is bent in an upward and downward direction in such a manner as to assume an upper portion toward the rear is provided at an intermediate portion in a forward and backward direction of the air intake duct,said front air guide structure further comprising a plurality of dewatering devices configured to be hit from the front by traveling wind and to remove moisture from the traveling wind, said dewatering devices being disposed at a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 37
03-04-2014 дата публикации

MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20140091552A1
Автор: Amano Yuki, TOMINAGA Shuji
Принадлежит:

A motorcycle includes a seat supported on a pair of seat frames of a vehicle body frame. A rear wheel is disposed under the pair of seat frames in a side view of the motorcycle, and is swingable in an up-down direction. A damper includes a hydraulic jack to adjust the vehicle height. The pump unit includes a hydraulic pump to feed oil to the hydraulic jack and a vehicle height adjusting motor to drive the hydraulic pump. The vehicle height adjusting motor is located under the seat, and disposed between the pair of seat frames in a plan view of the motorcycle. 1. (canceled)2. A motorcycle comprising:a vehicle body frame including a pair of seat frames spaced apart and opposing each other in a left-right direction of the motorcycle;a seat supported on the pair of seat frames;a rear wheel disposed under the pair of seat frames in a side view of the motorcycle, the rear wheel being swingable in an up-down direction of the motorcycle with respect to the vehicle body frame;a damper including a hydraulic jack to adjust a vehicle height of the motorcycle, the damper being arranged to absorb shocks between the vehicle body frame and the rear wheel; anda pump unit including a hydraulic pump to feed oil to the hydraulic jack and a vehicle height adjusting motor to drive the hydraulic pump, the vehicle height adjusting motor being located under the seat, the vehicle height adjusting motor being disposed between the pair of seat frames in a plan view of the motorcycle.3. The motorcycle according to claim 2 , wherein the hydraulic pump extends in a direction inclined with respect to a front-rear direction of the motorcycle in the plan view.4. The motorcycle according to claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the pump unit overlaps a swing region of the rear wheel in the side view.5. The motorcycle according to claim 2 , wherein the pump unit is entirely disposed between a right end edge and a left end edge of the vehicle body frame in the plan view.6. The motorcycle according to ...

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Номер записи: 38
02-01-2020 дата публикации

BALANCE SCOOTER STARTUP METHOD AND APPARATUS CONTROLLING BALANCE SCOOTER STARTUP

Номер: US20200001725A1
Автор: LIN Yunfei, YING Jiawei
Принадлежит: HANGZHOU CHIC INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

A balance scooter startup method and an apparatus controlling balance scooter startup, the balance scooter startup method comprising the following steps: for a balance scooter in a powered-off state, sensing back and forth rocking motion, and rotating an electric motor to generate electricity, and outputting an electrical signal; the electrical signal triggering a power supply module of a control board to start; a battery of the power supply module starting to power the balance scooter, completing the balance scooter startup. The apparatus controlling balance scooter startup is used to detect rocking motion of the balance scooter, rocking of wheels drive the electric motor to generate electricity, and collection of the electrical signal generated by the electric motor controls the balance scooter to start up. The present disclosure is convenient for a user to employ, and improves a usage experience for a user. 1. A balance scooter startup method , comprising the following steps:for a balance scooter in a powered-off state, sensing back and forth rocking motion, and rotating an electric motor to generate electricity, and outputting an electrical signal;the electrical signal triggering a power supply module of a control board to start;a battery of the power supply module starting to power the balance scooter, completing the balance scooter startup.2. The balance scooter startup method according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical signal triggering the power supply module of the control board to start is specifically:converting the electrical signal into a power supply enable trigger signal;the power supply enable trigger signal triggering the power supply module to start;the power supply module generating a control module working voltage signal and waking up a control module; andafter the control module starts, generating a startup holding signal to make the power supply module always keeping an on state.3. The balance scooter startup method according to claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LATERAL STABILIZATION FOR A SINGLE-TRACKED MOTOR VEHICLE AT A STANDSTILL

Номер: US20200004271A1
Автор: Beulich Klaus, Fassnacht Jochen, Klug Silas, Moia Alessandro, Widmaier Georg
Принадлежит:

A method for laterally stabilizing a single-tracked motor vehicle, driven with the aid of an electric motor, that is in a vertically aligned state and at a standstill. The front wheel of the motor vehicle has a steering angle in which the electric motor is controlled in such a way that it exerts drive torques on the motor vehicle that act in alternation in the forward direction and in the reverse direction. 1. A method for laterally stabilizing a single-tracked motor vehicle , driven with the aid of an electric motor , that is in a vertically aligned state and at a standstill , the method comprising:controlling the electric motor, a front wheel of the motor vehicle having a steering angle, so that it exerts drive torques on the motor vehicle that act in alternation in a forward direction and in a reverse direction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a lateral tilt direction of the motor vehicle is ascertained with a sensor system claim 1 , and when the tilt direction points in the direction of the steering angle claim 1 , the electric motor is controlled so that it exerts a drive torque that acts on the motor vehicle in the forward direction claim 1 , and when the tilt direction points in the opposite direction of the steering angle claim 1 , the electric motor is controlled so that it exerts a drive torque that acts on the motor vehicle in the reverse direction.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is deactivated when the rider signals an intent to start and at the same time actuates the steering by actuating a motor torque request element.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the single-tracked motor vehicle is an electric scooter.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the vertically aligned state of the motor vehicle the value of the roll angle is zero claim 1 , and the motor vehicle is laterally stabilized by regulating the roll angle to the value zero.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the tilt direction is ascertained with an inertial sensor system.7. A ...

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Номер записи: 40
21-01-2016 дата публикации

BICYCLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20160016626A1
Автор: Thompson Thomas Robert George
Принадлежит:

A system includes a computer in a bicycle, and the computer has a processor and a memory. The computer is programmed to determine user characteristics for a user of the bicycle, with the user characteristics including pedaling force and pedaling cadence; calculate a power contribution at least in part according to the user characteristics; select one or more operational parameters for a bicycle motor according to the power contribution; and apply the operational parameters to operation of the bicycle motor.

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Номер записи: 41
26-01-2017 дата публикации

TRANSPORTATION DEVICE FOLDABLE BETWEEN PERSONAL TRANSPORTER AND BICYCLE CONFIGURATIONS

Номер: US20170021893A1
Автор: Castro Duran David, Granell Peniche Enrique, Ronquillo Francisco, Soni Gutierrez Luis
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A transportation device includes a frame foldable between a bicycle configuration and a personal transporter configuration. A sensor configured to sense when the frame is in at least one of the bicycle configuration and the personal transporter configuration. A first wheel and a second wheel are each rotatably coupled to the frame. A first motor is coupled to the first wheel and a second motor is coupled to the second wheel. A controller is programmed to instruct the first motor to rotate in a first direction in response to a signal from the sensor that the frame is in the bicycle configuration, and to instruct the first motor to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction in response to a signal from the sensor that the frame is in the personal transporter configuration. 1. A transportation device comprising:a frame foldable between a bicycle configuration and a personal transporter configuration;a sensor configured to sense when the frame is in at least one of the bicycle configuration and the personal transporter configuration;a first wheel and a second wheel each rotatably coupled to the frame;a first motor coupled to the first wheel and a second motor coupled to the second wheel; anda controller programmed to instruct the first motor to rotate in a first direction in response to a signal from the sensor that the frame is in the bicycle configuration, and to instruct the first motor to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction in response to a signal from the sensor that the frame is in the personal transporter configuration.2. The transportation device as set forth in wherein the frame includes a main segment and at least one foot support extendable relative to the main segment to the personal transporter configuration and retractable relative to the main segment to the bicycle configuration.3. The transportation device as set forth in wherein the sensor is configured to sense a position of the foot support relative to the main ...

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Номер записи: 42
26-01-2017 дата публикации

BRAKE DEVICE AND STRADDLED VEHICLE

Номер: US20170021895A1
Автор: MIZUTANI Takaaki, NISHIMURA Masaya, SAKAI Kouji, YASUKAWA Risa
Принадлежит: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

During control ON of a brake control device, an ECU acquires a front wheel target braking force and a rear wheel target braking force from operation amount-front/rear wheel target braking force characteristics stored in a storage based on a master cylinder pressure detected by a master pressure sensor, and controls an oil pressure unit such that oil pressures corresponding to the acquired front wheel target braking force and rear wheel target braking force are respectively supplied to a front wheel brake and a rear wheel brake. During control OFF of the brake control device, oil pressures generated by a tandem master cylinder are directly supplied to the front wheel brake and the rear wheel brake. Hydraulic pressure control is performed such that operation amount-both wheels target braking force characteristics in a control ON state is equal to operation amount-both wheels target braking characteristics during a control OFF state. 1. A brake device to be provided on a straddled vehicle having a front wheel and a rear wheel , comprising:a first brake that exerts a braking force on the front wheel by a hydraulic pressure;a second brake that exerts a braking force on the rear wheel by a hydraulic pressure;a single operation member operated by a driver in order to adjust the braking forces of the first and second brakes;an operation amount detector that detects an operation amount of the operation member;a storage that stores a relationship between the operation amount of the operation member and braking forces to be respectively exerted on the front wheel and the rear wheel; acquire a first target braking force to be exerted on the front wheel, a second target braking force, to be exerted on the rear wheel, from the relationship stored in the storage based on the operation amount detected by the operation amount detector,', 'supply a first hydraulic pressure, corresponding to the acquired first target braking force, to the first brake so that the first brake exerts the ...

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Номер записи: 43
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SELF-BALANCING SCOOTER

Номер: US20190023339A1
Автор: SHANG Yanyan
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a self-balancing scooter, including a scooter body, wheels, a driving motor, a power supply, a circuit board provided with a sensor, a controller and a light emitting lamp. The controller is electrically connected to the circuit board, the power supply and the driving motor respectively. The scooter body includes: an upper shell, pedals, a middle shell, a lower shell and a lampshade. The middle shell is located between the upper shell and the lower shell. The lampshade is provided with at least two spaced lamp strips for transmitting light. The scooter body is provided with lamp holes for placing the lamp strips. A quantity of the lamp holes is identical with a quantity of the lamp strips. Waterproof rings are sleeved on the lamps strips. 1. A self-balancing scooter , comprising a scooter body , wheels , a driving motor for driving the wheels , a power supply for providing power , a circuit board provided with a sensor , a controller and a light emitting lamp electrically connected to the power supply , and the controller being electrically connected to the circuit board , the power supply and the driving motor respectively , wherein the scooter body comprises:an upper shell comprising a first upper shell and a second upper shell disposed symmetrically and provided with pedal holes respectively;two pedals disposed in the pedal holes of the first upper shell and the second upper shell respectively;a middle shell comprising a first middle shell and a second middle shell disposed symmetrically and rotatable mutually;a lower shell comprising a first lower shell and a second lower shell disposed symmetrically, wherein the middle shell is located between the upper shell and the lower shell; anda lampshade sleeved around the light emitting lamp, wherein the lampshade is provided with at least two spaced lamp strips for transmitting light; correspondingly, the scooter body is provided with lamp holes for placing the lamp strips; a quantity of ...

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Номер записи: 44
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Inverted Pendulum Type Moving Body Having Velocity Planning Device

Номер: US20140114559A1
Автор: Azusa Amino, Ryosuke Nakamura, Taishi Ueda
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

The present invention provides an inverted pendulum-type moving body having a pair of wheels suspended from the moving body, using a floor as a traveling plane, and is provided on the same plane vertical to its travelling direction, a driving mechanism for rotating these wheels, posture measurement means for measuring an inclination angular velocity of its upper body that a straight line connecting a center-of-gravity position of a body of the moving body and an axle of the one pair of wheels makes with a vertical direction, and a mechanism control part for maintaining an inverted state of the moving body by controlling the driving mechanism, by having a velocity planning device for performing a movement plan so that the upper body angular velocity and the upper body angle may be in a relationship of quadratic function when a velocity change is needed.

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Номер записи: 45
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Control device of a rideable mobile body

Номер: US20210031855A1
Автор: Kazumasa Ozaki, Makoto Hasegawa, Masaki Goto, Takeshi Echizenya, Tomokazu Sakamoto
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A control device 20 of a rideable mobile body 1 determines a target speed of the rideable mobile body 1 according to at least the steering operation by a rider, and controls the travel of the rideable mobile body 1 according to the target speed. In the processing for determining a target speed, the target speed is restricted according to the positional relationship between a virtual wall set in a travel environment of the rideable mobile body 1 and the rideable mobile body 1. Thus, the comfort of the rider is secured while the travel of the rideable mobile body is restricted by the virtual wall.

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Номер записи: 46
11-02-2016 дата публикации

ALL WHEEL DRIVE MOTORCYCLE WITH ENHANCED SOFT TERRAIN CAPABILITIES

Номер: US20160039495A1
Автор: Lawson Martin E., Lawson William E.
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A motorcycle includes a front wheel drive train that supplies power to a front wheel and a rear wheel drive train that supplies power to a rear wheel. The front wheel drive train is configured to drive the front wheel at a selected rate that is faster than a rate at which the rear wheel drive train drives the rear wheel. Driving the front wheel at the selected faster rate relative to the rear wheel provides enhanced steering capabilities in soft terrain, as the front wheel pulls the motorcycle in a direction that the front wheel is pointed. 1. A motorcycle comprising:a frame;a front wheel supported by the frame;a back wheel supported by the frame;a prime mover supported by the frame, the prime mover having an output shaft;a back wheel drive train coupled to the output shaft and to the rear wheel wherein the rear wheel drive train supplies power to the rear wheel; anda front wheel drive train coupled to the output shaft and to the front wheel, wherein the front wheel drive train configured to provide power to the front wheel such that a speed of rotation of the front wheel is faster than a speed of the back wheel such that the front wheel pulls the front wheel in a selected direction of travel2. The motorcycle of and wherein the front wheel drive train comprises at least one clutch claim 1 , wherein the clutch is positionable into an engaged position wherein power is supplied to the front wheel and wherein the clutch is positionable into a disengaged position wherein power is not supplied to the front wheel such that the front wheel is capable of free wheeling.3. The motorcycle of and wherein the speed of rotation of the front wheel is between about 3% and about 8% faster than the speed of the back wheel when the clutch is in the engaged position.4. The motorcycle of and wherein the speed of rotation of the front wheel is between about 5% and about 7% faster than that of the back wheel when the clutch is in the engaged position.5. The motorcycle of and wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 47
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for control of a vehicle

Номер: US20160041558A1
Автор: J. Douglas Field, John D. Heinzmann, Jon M. Stevens, Michael T. Gansler
Принадлежит: Segway Inc

An apparatus and method for transporting a payload over a surface is provided. A vehicle supports a payload with a support partially enclosed by an enclosure. Two laterally disposed ground-contacting elements are coupled to at least one of the enclosure or support. A motorized drive is coupled to the ground-contacting elements. A controller coupled to the drive governs the operation of the drive at least in response to the position of the center of gravity of the vehicle to dynamically control balancing of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 48
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for treating a tissue site using one manifold and multiple therapy units

Номер: US20190046699A1
Автор: Christopher Brian Locke, James A. Luckemeyer, Timothy Mark Robinson
Принадлежит: Kci Licensing Inc

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for utilizing a dressing having a single manifold fluidly coupled to at least two therapy units in a negative-pressure therapy and/or instillation therapy environment as set forth herein. In one example embodiment wherein the therapy system comprises two therapy units, apparatus and methods may be utilized for alternately applying pressure or fluids to a single tissue site to more quickly remove large amounts of fluid from the tissue site.

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Номер записи: 49
14-02-2019 дата публикации

DEPLOYABLE FOOT PLATFORM PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE

Номер: US20190047653A1
Автор: Chen Shane
Принадлежит:

An ergonomic and rider-friendly auto-balancing personal transportation device. The device may have a central wheel structure with one or more tires and deployable foot platforms located on both sides of the central wheel structure. The platforms may be linked to a handle, such that lifting the handle retracts the foot platforms and releasing the handle may deploy them. The tire size and platform size may be set so that the device is easy to step on to, and the distance to ground when dismounting is reduced. Dual tire and single wider tire embodiments are disclosed as are other features and embodiments. 1a dual tire structure with pressure equalization;linkage between a handle and foot platforms such that movement of the handle can achieve movement of the foot platforms; anda compact ergonomic design.. A central wheel structure self-balancing transportation device, having one or more of the following: The present application claims the benefit of provisional application No. 62/373,967, filed Aug. 11, 2016, for a Ergonomic, Central-Wheel Structure Self-Balancing Device by the inventor herein.The present invention relates to personal transportation devices and, more specifically, to deployable foot platforms is such devices. The present invention also relates to compact light-weight design, equalized air pressure, enhanced stability, and other features in such devices.The prior art includes self-balancing personal transportation devices. One is the Segway, described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,302,230 for Personal Mobility Vehicles and Methods, issued to Kamen et al., and another is the Solowheel, described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,807,250 for a Powered Single-Wheeled Self-Balancing Vehicle for Standing Use (the '250 patent), issued to Shane Chen, the inventor herein. The '250 patent is hereby incorporated by reference as though disclosed in its entirety herein.While devices such as those disclosed in the '250 patent are an advancement in the art of transportation devices, they may ...

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Номер записи: 50
25-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THROTTLING TO ACCELERATION TARGETS

Номер: US20210053643A1
Автор: Murphy Conrad Xavier
Принадлежит:

The disclosed computer-implemented method may include detecting a throttle position of a micromobility vehicle (MV) and determining an acceleration of the MV based at least on the throttle position. The acceleration is associated with a torque magnitude of the MV. The method also includes comparing the acceleration with a target acceleration associated with the throttle position. The method further includes modifying the torque magnitude based at least on the comparison of the acceleration of the MV with the target acceleration associated with the throttle position. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:detecting a throttle position of a micromobility vehicle;determining an acceleration of the micromobility vehicle based at least on the throttle position, wherein the acceleration is associated with a torque magnitude of the micromobility vehicle;comparing the acceleration with a target acceleration associated with the throttle position; andmodifying the torque magnitude based at least on the comparison of the acceleration of the micromobility vehicle with the target acceleration associated with the throttle position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the throttle position is associated with a throttle deflection of the micromobility vehicle claim 1 , and wherein the target acceleration is associated with the throttle deflection in lieu of the torque magnitude being associated with the throttle deflection.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based at least on the comparison of the acceleration with the target acceleration, determining a delta between the acceleration and the target acceleration; anddetermining a rate for modifying the torque magnitude based at least on the delta, wherein the torque magnitude is modified based on the determined rate.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a change in the acceleration of the micromobility vehicle based at ...

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Номер записи: 51
25-02-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20210053646A1
Автор: CAO Shaojun, YING Jiawei
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An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. 131-. (canceled)32. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a first platform;a second platform;a bottom cover comprising a first bottom cover removably connected to the first platform and a second bottom cover removably connected to the second platform, wherein the first platform and the second platform are made of a first material, and wherein the first bottom cover and the second bottom cover are made of a second material that differs in strength from the first material;a rotation mechanism disposed between the first platform and the second ...

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Номер записи: 52
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20200047839A1
Автор: CAO Shaojun, YING Jiawei
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An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. 130-. (canceled)31. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a top cover;a bottom cover;an inner cover fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover, the inner cover comprising a first inner cover and a second inner cover rotatable relative to each other;a rotating mechanism fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover;two wheels rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, each wheel comprising a hub motor fixed in the wheel;a plurality of sensors;a power supply; anda controller electrically connected with the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 53
15-05-2014 дата публикации

SADDLE-RIDE TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20140131127A1
Автор: HAYAMA Yoshitaka
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A saddle-ride type vehicle which includes catalyst devices in left and right exhaust flow passages can suppress effect of the catalyst devices on the reach to the ground even if the sizes of catalysts are large. The vehicle includes: exhaust flow passages connected to a multi-cylinder engine and disposed independently on left and right sides of a vehicle body; a first catalyst device provided in a middle of the left exhaust flow passage; a second catalyst device provided in a middle of the right exhaust flow passage; a swing arm pivotally supporting a rear wheel such that the rear wheel is swingable, the saddle-ride type vehicle includes silencers connected to portions of the exhaust flow passages downstream of the first catalyst device and the second catalyst device, and the first catalyst device and the second catalyst device are arranged side by side below the swing arm. 1. A saddle-ride type vehicle , comprising:a multi-cylinder engine;a swing arm pivotally supporting a rear wheel such that said rear wheel is swingable;a left exhaust flow passage and a right exhaust flow passage, connected to said multi-cylinder engine and disposed independently on left and right sides of a vehicle body;a first catalyst device provided in a middle of said left exhaust flow passage;a second catalyst device provided in a middle of said right exhaust flow passage;a first silencer connected to a portion of said left exhaust flow passage, downstream of said first catalyst device; anda second silencer connected to a portion of said right exhaust flow passage, downstream of said second catalyst device;wherein said first catalyst device and said second catalyst device are disposed side by side below said swing arm.2. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said first catalyst device and said second catalyst device are disposed adjacent to each other claim 1 , with longitudinal directions thereof being along a front-rear direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle.3. ...

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Номер записи: 54
10-03-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE BASED VEHICLE PERFORMANCE INSTRUMENT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Номер: US20220073167A1
Автор: Schumacher Jane Mitchel, Schumacher Mark Stephen, Schumacher Michael Peter
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A performance instrument for a vehicle wherein an electronic device receives one or more operational quantities from internal sensors and/or external sensors and represents the one or more operational quantities as an analog clock face so that each clock hand is a function of one of the one or more operational quantities. The analog clock face representation provides at-a-glance apparency of the operational quantities for a user of the vehicle. 1. An electronic device for a vehicle , the electronic device comprising:a display device;one or more processors; and{'claim-text': ['displaying, via the display device, a clock face including a plurality of clock hands;', 'detecting a sequence of one or more inputs corresponding to one or more operational quantities of the vehicle; and', 'in response to detecting the sequence of one or more inputs corresponding to the one or more operational quantities of the vehicle, displaying, via the display device, each of plurality of clock-like hands as a function of a different operational quantity of the one or more operational quantities, respectively.'], '#text': 'memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for:'}2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of clock-like hands is displayed sharing an axis.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of clock-like hands includes a first clock hand claim 2 , a second clock hand claim 2 , and a third clock hand.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , further including a complication module operatively associated with the electronic device claim 3 , wherein the complication module selectively sets a mapping of the one or more operational quantities to the plurality of clock hands.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , further including an input mechanism operatively associated with the electronic device; andin response to detecting the sequence of one or more ...

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Номер записи: 55
19-03-2015 дата публикации

Single-pole Single-wheel Self-balancing Electric Vehicle

Номер: US20150075881A1
Автор: Shichuang LIU
Принадлежит: Individual

A single-pole single-wheel self-balancing electric vehicle comprises a wheel. The wheel is provided with a tire of a small sidewall aspect ratio. The wheel is provided with a control system, a drive circuit, an electricity supply system and a power system. A sensor system is highly integrated in the centers of gravity of the support arms, which are provided on the two sides of the wheel through a stator shaft. The electricity supply system, the drive circuit, the sensor system and the power system are respectively connected with the control system. The sensor system and the power system are electrically connected with the electricity supply system respectively. Because the control system, the drive circuit, the electricity supply system and the power system are highly integrated on the wheel, the electric vehicle has a more compact structure with improved utilization of space, and improved portability. The tire of a small sidewall aspect ratio on the wheel also increases the contact area between the tire and the road, and increases the stability and self-balancing ability of the electric vehicle.

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Номер записи: 56
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Posture vehicle

Номер: US20180072367A1
Автор: Li Lifang
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The present invention relates to the technical field of electric vehicles, and provides an posture vehicle, which comprises a vehicle body, two wheelers pivoted to the vehicle body, pedals installed on the vehicle body, and two driving components installed in the vehicle body and driving the two wheelers to rotate driven by the pedals. The driving components and the wheelers are in the same operating plane. Namely, in a using process, the user treads on the wheelers, thereby eliminating interference of a balance state of the vehicle body to an output signal of the driving components, and enhancing the sensitivity of the driving components for judging the balance signal. 1. A posture vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body;two wheels pivoted to the vehicle body;pedals installed on the vehicle body; andtwo driving components installed in the vehicle body which drives the wheels to rotate through the pedals;wherein each of the wheels comprises a stator fixing shaft pivoted to the vehicle body and a rotor-driven wheel connected to the stator fixing shaft;each of two driving components is electrically connected to its respective rotor-driven wheel; two driving components are installed in parallel with an certain interval in the vehicle body and respectively fixed and connected to the stator fixing shafts of their corresponding rotor-driven wheels; andwhen there is an inclined angle generated between each driving component and the horizontal plane, a driving signal is output to the corresponding rotor-driven wheel so that the driving components tend to achieve a dynamic balancing status.3. The posture vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the driving components comprise a horizontal plate coupled with the driving components and the horizontal plate is fixed on and connected to the stator fixing shaft in the vehicle body; two elastic pieces respectively installed in the vehicle body which touch against the front end and the rear end of the horizontal plate when there is an ...

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Номер записи: 57
05-03-2020 дата публикации

STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE INFORMATION PROCESSOR AND STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20200070920A1
Автор: Keiichiro Fukuzawa
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The invention obtains a straddle-type vehicle information processor and a straddle-type vehicle information processing method capable of recognizing that a traveling straddle-type vehicle enters a falling phase with a high degree of accuracy at appropriate timing and thereby contributes to improvement in occupant safety. 110. A straddle-type vehicle information processor () comprising:{'b': 11', '1, 'a posture information acquisition section () that acquires posture information of a traveling straddle-type vehicle (); and'}{'b': 12', '1', '11, 'a falling phase recognition section () that recognizes that the traveling straddle-type vehicle () enters a falling phase on the basis of a change in the posture information, which is acquired by the posture information acquisition section (), over time, wherein'}{'b': 11', '1, 'the posture information acquisition section () at least acquires a roll rate (Rr) and a yaw rate (Ry) that are generated in the traveling straddle-type vehicle () as the posture information, and'}{'b': 12', '1', '1', '11, 'the falling phase recognition section () recognizes that the straddle-type vehicle () enters the falling phase in the case where a change in a degree of instability (a) of said traveling straddle-type vehicle () over time shows an increasing tendency, the degree of instability (a) being derived at least on the basis of the roll rate (Rr) and the yaw rate (Ry) acquired by the posture information acquisition section ().'}2. The straddle-type vehicle information processor according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 1', '1, 'the degree of instability (α) is derived at least on the basis of a roll rate index (Rrs) and a yaw rate index (Rys), said roll rate index (Rrs) is acquired by standardizing the roll rate (Rr) with respect to a reference roll rate (Rr_ref) that corresponds to the roll rate (Rr) at a time when the straddle-type vehicle () is in a reference state, and said yaw rate index (Rys) is acquired by standardizing the yaw rate (Ry) ...

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Номер записи: 58
05-03-2020 дата публикации

BALANCING BOARD

Номер: US20200070922A1
Автор: Wang Liang
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A balancing board may include a first and a second platform section. Each platform section may include a housing formed of a bottom housing member and a top housing member. The top housing members may have a foot placement section or area formed integrally therewith. In one embodiment, the balancing board may include a water jet that includes a water receiving space and a water fog generating unit. More specifically, when the user stands on the balancing board, the weight of the user can trigger the water jet, wherein the water can be transported to the water fog generating unit from the water receiving space and the water fog can then be generated, so there is more entertainment effect when the user stands on the balancing board. 1. A balancing board comprising a first platform section and a second platform section , each platform section comprising a housing formed of a bottom housing member and a top housing member; said top housing members having a foot placement section formed integrally therewith or affixed thereon and configured to receive a user's feet; a position sensor for independently measure a position of the respective platform section; a motor; and a wheel;wherein the two platform sections are movably coupled to one another with a shaft about which they rotate, and a control logic is configured to translate position data to said motors to drive the two platform sections2. The balancing board of claim 1 , further comprising a water jet that includes a water receiving space and a water fog generating unit.3. The balancing board of claim 1 , wherein when the user stands on the balancing board claim 1 , the weight of the user triggers the water jet claim 1 , and the water can be transported to the water fog generating unit from the water receiving space to generate the water fog. The present invention relates to a balancing board, and more particularly to the balancing board that can be more entertaining when the user stands on it.Personal vehicles may be ...

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Номер записи: 59
18-03-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20210078662A1
Автор: CAO Shaojun, YING Jiawei
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An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. 130-. (canceled)31. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a first platform;a second platform;a rotation mechanism disposed between the first platform and the second platform, wherein the rotation mechanism has a first portion connected with the first platform and a second portion connected with the second platform, and wherein the rotation mechanism allows the first platform and the second platform to rotate relative to each other;a bottom cover, wherein the bottom cover includes a first bottom cover removably connected to the first platform ...

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Номер записи: 60
12-06-2014 дата публикации

CENTER PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20140158447A1
Автор: Peterson Michael Vincent
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A center panel assembly for a body of a vehicle includes a left cover, a right cover, a top cover, and a plurality of fasteners. The top cover is releasably attached to the left cover with at least a first one of the plurality of fasteners and is releasably attached to the right cover with at least a second one of the plurality of fasteners. The center panel assembly is configured for releasable attachment to a frame of a vehicle. 1. A center panel assembly for a body of a vehicle , the center panel assembly comprising:a left cover;a right cover;a top cover; anda plurality of fasteners; whereinthe top cover is releasably attached to the left cover with at least a first one of the plurality of fasteners and is releasably attached to the right cover with at least a second one of the plurality of fasteners; andthe center panel assembly is configured for releasable attachment to a frame of a vehicle.2. The center panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the at least a first one of the plurality of fasteners comprises a first plurality of the fasteners and the at least a second one of the plurality of fasteners comprises a second plurality of the fasteners; andat least some of the first plurality of the fasteners and at least some of the second plurality of the fasteners are obscured from view when the center panel assembly is installed on a vehicle.3. The center panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein:each of the left cover, the right cover, and the top cover comprises a respective seat flange; andeach of the seat flange of the left cover, the seat flange of the right cover, and the seat flange of the top cover, is configured to underlie a saddle-type seat of a vehicle.4. The center panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the top cover comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being integral with, and extending away from, the upper portion;the upper portion of the top cover comprises a generally U-shaped, forward portion configured to be positioned adjacent a ...

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Номер записи: 61
14-03-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRIC BALANCE VEHICLES

Номер: US20190077479A1
Автор: Chen Weibin, Guo Hnolai, HUANG Zhiwei, Wang Yufeng, Xia Xiaoting
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Various electric balance vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the vehicle has first and second pedal housings to support a respective foot of a user. The first and second pedal housings can be rotatable relative to each other. The vehicle can have first and second wheel assemblies. An axle can extend substantially between the wheel assemblies. In some embodiments, one pedal housing rotates relative to the axle and one housing is rotationally fixed relative to the housing. The vehicle can balance and provide locomotion to the user. 1. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a first pedal housing and a second pedal housing, each of the first and second pedal housings configured to support a respective foot of a user, the second pedal housing being rotatable relative to the first pedal housing;a first wheel assembly comprising a first wheel, a first motor positioned within the first wheel, and a first axle extending from the first wheel;a second wheel assembly comprising a second wheel, a second motor positioned within the second wheel, and a second axle extending from the second wheel; a first end extending through an inner cavity of the first pedal housing to an outer end of the first pedal housing, the first axle of the first wheel assembly fixedly coupled with the first end of the support axle, the first wheel assembly positioned adjacent the outer end of the first housing; and', 'a second end rotatably coupled with a frame, the frame fixedly coupled with the second axle of the second wheel assembly, the second end of the support axle extending into an inner cavity of the second pedal housing, the frame configured to rotate with respect to the second end of the support axle and located within the inner cavity of the second pedal housing, the second wheel assembly positioned adjacent the outer end of the second housing;, 'a support axle comprisinga first controller for controlling the first wheel assembly and a second controller for controlling the second ...

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Номер записи: 62
14-03-2019 дата публикации

CONTROL OF A TWO-WHEELED SELF-BALANCING VEHICLE

Номер: US20190077480A1
Автор: Bailey David
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A control system for a two-wheeled vehicle, including an inertial measurement unit (IMU); one or more control moment gyroscopes (CMGs); one or more CMG controllers to control the one or more CMGs; an accelerometer to measure a y-axis acceleration for the vehicle, the y-axis being perpendicular to a direction of travel of the vehicle and parallel to a ground surface; and a processing element to calculate a roll angle for the vehicle based at least in part on the y-axis acceleration measured by the accelerometer, determine a force component based at least in part on the calculated roll angle, and generate a CMG command for a CMG gimbal rate based at least in part on the determined force component. 1. A control system for a two-wheeled vehicle comprising:an inertial measurement unit (IMU);one or more control moment gyroscopes (CMGs);one or more CMG controllers to control the one or more CMGs;an accelerometer to measure a y-axis acceleration for the vehicle, the y-axis of the vehicle being perpendicular to a direction of travel of the vehicle and parallel to a ground surface; and calculate a roll angle for the vehicle based at least in part on the y-axis acceleration measured by the accelerometer,', 'determine a force component based at least in part on the calculated roll angle, and', 'generate a CMG command for a CMG gimbal rate based at least in part on the determined force component., 'a processing element to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the force component is a total force on a center of gravity of the vehicle multiplied times a sine of an angle between the direction of the force and the direction to a roll axis.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the measurement of y-axis acceleration by the accelerometer enables detection of slippage of a tire of the vehicle based on a change in lateral acceleration.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the one or more CMGs comprise two CMGs with angular momentum vectors in opposite directions such that a nominal angular ...

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Номер записи: 63
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Electric Machine for a Motor Vehicle or Motorcycle

Номер: US20200076341A1
Автор: Mclean Brian
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An electric machine for a vehicle includes a stator and a rotor, where the rotor is inserted into an interior space of the stator such that the rotor rotates about an axis of rotation during normal operation of the electric machine. The rotor has a receiving area in which a rotor position sensor is received, and the rotor position sensor is configured to supply an output signal to control the electric machine during normal operation of the electric machine, said output signal indicating a rotational position of the rotor. 1. An electric machine for a vehicle , wherein the electric machine comprises:a stator; anda rotor, which is inserted into an interior space of the stator such that the rotor rotates about an axis of rotation during normal operation of the electric machine,wherein the rotor has a receiving area in which a rotor position sensor is received,wherein the rotor position sensor is configured to supply an output signal to control the electric machine during normal operation of the electric machine, said output signal indicating a rotational position of the rotor.2. The electric machine according to claim 1 ,wherein the rotor is a hollow shaft which rotates about the axis of rotation, andwherein the receiving area is formed by the interior space of the hollow shaft.3. The electric machine according to claim 2 , wherein the rotor position sensor is secured in the interior space on a carrier element and supported by the carrier element.4. The electric machine according to claim 3 ,wherein the rotor position sensor is secured on the carrier element by form fit and/or force locking, andwherein the rotor position sensor is configured to be loosened from the carrier element in a nondestructive manner.5. The electric machine according to claim 3 , wherein the rotor position sensor is integrated in the carrier element.6. The electric machine according to claim 2 , further comprising:a sensor track on an inner wall of the hollow shaft forming the rotor which ...

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Номер записи: 64
12-03-2020 дата публикации

FOOT PLATFORMS WITH SUSPENSIONS FOR VEHICLES USED WHILE STANDING

Номер: US20200079457A1
Автор: Fan Haitao
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A platform having a suspension system may include a platform with a column or parallel columns of any cross section shape rigidly protruding from one side of the platform, a base having a pipe for each column to slide along the inside of the pipe, at least one leaf spring between the base and the platform for absorbing shocks. The relative positions of these parts are kept by sliders, slider guides and position limiters so that the platform can move only in one dimension generally parallel to the pipe. Various embodiments are disclosed for using as foot platforms in one or two-wheeled self-balancing vehicles. These embodiments are simple, compact and light modules to be adapted easily in such vehicles, without affecting the balancing and steering. Some embodiments enable users to change leaf springs and adjust damping. Embodiments of foldable platform are also disclosed. 1. A foldable platform , comprisinga) at least one pair of pieces of platforms, with protruding part in one piece and supplementary part on the other piece so that said pieces, when joined by a hinge or hinges, form a platform in completely unfolded position that can resist force in unfolding directions;b) at least one hinge consisting of two parallel cylinders rigidly joined together, with one axle through each of said cylinders to join said pieces of platform, so that there is no part protruding the surface of platform in unfolded position;c) a plural of holes in said pieces of platform for housing said axels of said hinge or hinges.2. The foldable platform of claim 1 , further comprising at least one magnet rigidly mounted on at least one of said pieces of platform for holding the platform in unfolded position against small disturbances.3. A foldable platform claim 1 , comprisinga) at least two piece of platforms, with alternating trenches on each of them to allow folding, and holes for one axel to join two pieces, so that there is nothing protruding the general surface of the platform when ...

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Номер записи: 65
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Two-wheeled balancing electric vehicle

Номер: US20170088211A1
Автор: Shuangfeng Jiang
Принадлежит: Jiangxi Di An New Energy Vehicle Co Ltd

A two-wheeled balancing electric vehicle; a connecting body partially overlaps with a left support assembly and a right support assembly respectively; a plurality of elastic devices are arranged in the vertical direction, with at least one elastic device disposed at the front end position between the connecting body and the right support assembly, with at least one elastic device disposed at the rear end position between the connecting body and the right support assembly, with at least one elastic device disposed at the front end position between the connecting body and the left support assembly, with at least one elastic device disposed at the rear end position between the connecting body and the left support assembly. Under the function of the elastic device at the front end, the force of the malfunction of leaning backwards will be absorbed, in order to prevent the balancing vehicle from opening self-sensing of leaning backwards, so that the danger is avoided.

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Номер записи: 66
05-05-2022 дата публикации

MOBILITY AID DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

Номер: US20220133558A1
Автор: Campbell Paul, RAJAN David, Reed John
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There is disclosed a mobility aid device including a seat arrangement upon which a user sits when the mobility device aid is in operation, a main unit that supports the seat arrangement, and a wheel arrangement that supports the main unit on a floor surface. The mobility aid device is driven in operation from a motor arrangement included in at least one of the main unit and the wheel arrangement, wherein the mobility device aid is propelled forwards or backwards and turned by the motor arrangement. The wheel arrangement includes two wheels mounted at lateral sides of main unit, wherein the two wheels are mutually independently driven in operation by the motor arrangement. The mobility aid device is self-balancing using the two wheels by employing a control module that controls an electrical signal applied to the motor arrangement, and the wheels are contained within an area that is less than 120% of a seating area of the seat arrangement.

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Номер записи: 67
19-03-2020 дата публикации

STABLE BALANCE CONTROLLER

Номер: US20200086941A1
Автор: KUROSU Chihiro, Yamane Katsu
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According to one aspect, a control system for providing stable balance control may include an H controller, a state-feedback circuit, a first feedback loop, and a second feedback loop. The control system may be implemented in a robot as a controller for the robot. The H controller may receive an input signal and generate a control effort signal. The state-feedback circuit may receive the control effort signal as an input and generate an output signal. The feedback loop may include the H controller and the state-feedback circuit and may transfer the output signal of the state-feedback circuit back to the input of the H controller and input a tracking error input signal to the H controller. The tracking error input signal may be the difference between the output signal of the state-feedback circuit and the input signal. 1. A stable balance controller , comprising:{'sup': '∞', 'sub': 'ref', 'an H controller receiving an input signal and generating a control effort signal X;'}{'sub': 'ref', 'a state-feedback circuit receiving the control effort signal Xas an input and generating an output signal; and'}{'sup': ∞', '∞', '∞, 'a feedback loop, including the H controller and the state-feedback circuit, transferring the output signal of the state-feedback circuit back to the input of the H controller and inputting a tracking error input signal to the H controller,'}wherein the tracking error input signal is the difference between the output signal of the state-feedback circuit and the input signal.2. The stable balance controller of claim 1 , wherein the state-feedback circuit includes a first circuit A claim 1 , a second circuit B claim 1 , a third circuit C claim 1 , an integrator circuit ∫ claim 1 , and a state-feedback controller L.3. The stable balance controller of claim 2 , wherein:{'sub': 'ref', 'the second circuit B receives the control effort signal Xas an input and generates an output signal,'}the integrator circuit ∫ receives the output signal of the second ...

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Номер записи: 68
19-03-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20200086942A1
Автор: CAO Shaojun, YING Jiawei
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An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. 130-. (canceled)31. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a housing having a first side rotatable relative to a second side;an internal framework mounted within the housing, the internal framework comprising a plurality of structural components, at least a first one of the plurality of structural components coupled to the first side, and at least a second one of the plurality of structural components coupled to the second side;a first pedal disposed on the first side of the housing and a second pedal disposed of on the second side of the ...

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Номер записи: 69
19-03-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20200086943A1
Автор: CAO Shaojun, YING Jiawei
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An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. 130-. (canceled)31. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a housing having a first side rotatable relative to a second side;an internal framework mounted within the housing, the internal framework comprising a plurality of structural components, at least a first one of the plurality of structural components coupled to the first side, and at least a second one of the plurality of structural components coupled to the second side;a rotating mechanism coupled with the internal framework allowing the first one of the plurality of structural ...

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Номер записи: 70
12-05-2022 дата публикации

HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION SOMATOSENSORY VEHICLE AND VEHICLE BODY, UPPER COVER, AND SUPPORTING FRAME THEREOF

Номер: US20220144370A1
Автор: XIAO Keping, YING Jiawei
Принадлежит: HANGZHOU CHIC INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

A human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle includes the vehicle body and wheels mounted on the vehicle body. The vehicle body includes the supporting frame, a control board, sensors, a battery, and pedal components. The wheels are mounted on the supporting frame. The pedal components are mounted above the supporting frame. The sensors are mounted below the pedal components. The battery supplies power to the control board. The control board controls the wheels to rotate according to signals of the sensors. 1. A human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle , comprising a vehicle body and wheels mounted on the vehicle body , wherein the vehicle body comprises a supporting frame , a control board , sensors , a battery , and pedal components , the wheels are mounted on the supporting frame , the pedal components are mounted above the supporting frame , the sensors are respectively mounted below the pedal components , the battery supplies power to the control board , and the control board controls the wheels to rotate according to signals of the sensors.2. The human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle body further comprises an upper cover and a lower cover wrapped outside; and the pedal components are plastic members integrally formed with the upper cover of the vehicle body claim 1 , orthe pedal components are pedal portions integrally connected with the upper cover of the vehicle body, oreach of the pedal components is a pedal baseplate capable of independently moving and generating relative displacement changes relative to the supporting frame and the upper cover of the vehicle body, and the pedal baseplate and the upper cover of the vehicle body are able to be connected through a flexible component or a flexible joint.37-. (canceled)8. The human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein each sensor is a plate-shaped or sheet-shaped pressure sensor claim 1 , and the pressure ...

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Номер записи: 71
26-06-2014 дата публикации

NUMBER PLATE MOUNTING STRUCTURE IN MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20140175836A1
Автор: Matsumura Norikazu, Nakagawa Kenichi
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A motorcycle includes a front fender, which overhangs a front wheel, and a number plate which is disposed forwardly of a handlebar. A center portion of the front fender with respect to a widthwise direction is formed with a longitudinal groove that is recessed downwardly to represent a tapered shape and a lower end edge of the number plate is tapered enough to allow it to be engaged in the longitudinal groove. A projection is provided in an upper surface of the front fender and an engagement hole engageable with the projection is provided in the number plate. 1. A motorcycle comprising a front fender , which overhangs a front wheel , and a number plate disposed forwardly of a handlebar , in which:a longitudinal groove is formed at a center portion of the front fender with respect to a widthwise direction and recessed to taper downwardly;the number plate has a lower end edge, at least a portion of the lower end edge being so formed as to represent a tapered shape enough to allow that portion of the lower end edge to engage in;a projection is provided in an upper surface of the front fender; andan engagement hole engageable with the projection is provided in the number plate.2. The motorcycle as claimed in claim 1 , in which the longitudinal groove in the front fender is of a triangular sectional shape and claim 1 , in correspondence therewith claim 1 , the lower end edge of the number plate is triangular in shape.3. The motorcycle as claimed in claim 1 , in which the lower end edge of the number plate is formed with a flange extending rearwardly to be connected with an upper surface of the front fender claim 1 , and the engagement hole is formed in the flange.4. The motorcycle as claimed in claim 1 , in which the projection and the engagement hole are provided in respective pairs on left and right sides. This application is based on and claims Convention priority to Japanese patent application No. 2012-280905, filed Dec. 25, 2012, the entire disclosure of which is ...

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Номер записи: 72
28-03-2019 дата публикации

HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION VEHICLE

Номер: US20190092387A1
Автор: XIAO Keping, YING Jiawei
Принадлежит: Hangzhou Chic Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

A human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle is provided. The human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle may include a vehicle body and two wheels mounted on the vehicle body. The two wheels may rotate around the vehicle body in a radial direction. The vehicle body may include a support frame, two pedal devices mounted on the support frame, a controller, and a driving device configured to drive the two wheels. The support frame may be an integral structure rotatably connected to the two pedal devices. The two pedal devices each may include a pedal foot board and a first position sensor. The first position sensor may be mounted between the pedal foot board and the support frame, and configured to detect stress information of the pedal device. The controller may be configured to control the driving device to drive the two wheels to move or turn based on the stress information of the pedal devices. 1. A human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body; andtwo wheels mounted on the vehicle body, wherein the two wheels rotate around the vehicle body in a radial direction, a support frame;', 'two pedal devices mounted on the support frame;', 'a controller; and', 'a driving device configured to drive the two wheels,', the two pedal devices each includes a pedal foot board and a first position sensor, wherein the first position sensor is mounted between the pedal foot board and the support frame, and configured to detect stress information of the pedal device; and', 'the controller is configured to control the driving device to drive the two wheels to move or turn based on the stress information of the pedal devices., 'wherein the support frame is an integral structure rotatably connected to the two pedal devices;'}], 'wherein the vehicle body further includes2. The human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each of the first position sensors includes two sensing component regions located at two portions of the ...

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Номер записи: 73
26-03-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20200094905A1
Автор: CAO Shaojun, YING Jiawei
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An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. 130-. (canceled)31. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a first platform;a second platform;a rotation mechanism disposed between the first platform and the second platform, wherein the rotation mechanism allows the first platform and the second platform to rotate relative to each other;a bottom cover, wherein the bottom cover includes a first bottom cover removably connected to the first platform, wherein the bottom cover includes a second bottom cover removably connected to the second platform, and wherein the first platform and the second ...

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Номер записи: 74
26-03-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20200094906A1
Автор: CAO Shaojun, YING Jiawei
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An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. 130-. (canceled)31. An electric balance vehicle , comprising:a first platform;a second platform;a rotation mechanism disposed between the first platform and the second platform, wherein the rotation mechanism allows the first platform and the second platform to rotate relative to each other;a first wheel rotatably fixed at a first end of the first platform and a second wheel rotatably fixed at a second end of the second platform, wherein the first end and the second end are at opposites ends of the electric balance vehicle;at least one motor ...

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Номер записи: 75
20-04-2017 дата публикации

SELF-BALANCING ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH STRAIN-BASED CONTROLS

Номер: US20170106931A1
Автор: WOOD Daniel J.
Принадлежит: Focus Designs Inc.

A self-balancing electric vehicle may include an elongate platform having a first foot placement section and a second foot placement section rigidly coupled to each other, a first and second wheel being respectively coupled to opposite ends of the platform. Rider presence and turning intentions may be determined based on strain induced in the platform by the rider. The strain may be detected by one or more strain gauge systems. One of the strain gauge systems may be configured for use in a steering control circuit, and may include a strain gauge sensor mounted diagonally with respect to a long axis of the platform, such that the strain gauge detects only twist-induced strain. 1. A self-balancing electric vehicle , comprising:a platform defining a long axis, a first foot placement section, and a second foot placement section substantially rigidly coupled to the first foot placement section;a first wheel disposed adjacent to a first lateral end of the platform and a second wheel disposed adjacent to a second lateral end of the platform, wherein the first and second wheels share a common axis of rotation parallel to the long axis of the platform;a balance position sensor attached to the platform and configured to sense inclination of the platform;a first strain gauge attached to the platform and configured to sense twisting strain in the platform induced by imbalanced forces exerted upon the first and second foot placement sections;a first drive motor configured to drive the first wheel, and a second drive motor configured to drive the second wheel, wherein the drive motors are configured to drive the wheels toward self-balancing the platform in response to inclination of the platform sensed by the balance position sensor, and to drive the wheels differentially to cause the vehicle to turn in response to twisting strain sensed by the first strain gauge.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a second strain gauge attached to the platform and configured to sense ...

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Номер записи: 76
18-04-2019 дата публикации

Method for Operating a Rotating-Mass Device of a Two-Wheeled Vehicle, Rotating-Mass Device and Two-Wheeled Vehicle

Номер: US20190111982A1
Автор: Fischer Stephan, Gordner Achim, Seidl Josef
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A method for operating a rotating-mass device and a rotating mass device of a two-wheeled vehicle are provided. The rotating-mass device includes first and second gyroscopic instruments, each with a cardanically mounted rotating-mass device suitable for generating torque about their respective rotation axes. Pivoting of the rotating-mass devices is coordinated to influence motion of the two-wheeled vehicle about three orthogonal vehicle axes. 1. A method for operating a rotating mass device of a two wheeled vehicle having three orthogonal vehicle axes , the rotating mass device including a first gyroscope instrument and a second gyroscope instrument ,the first gyroscope instrument having a first cardanically mounted rotating mass with a first rotational axis, the first rotating mass being configured to rotate in a controlled fashion in order to bring about a first angular momentum and the first rotational axis being pivotable in a controlled spatial fashion in order to bring about a first torque which acts on the two wheel vehicle,the second gyroscope instrument having a second cardanically mounted rotating mass with a second rotational axis, the second rotating mass be being configured to rotate in a controlled fashion in order to bring about a second angular momentum and the second rotational axis being pivotable in a controlled spatial fashion in order to bring about a second torque, which acts on the two wheel vehicle,comprising the acts of:rotating the first rotating mass;rotating the second rotating mass; and portions of the first torque and of the second torque about a first one of the three vehicle axes add to form a continuous and constant predefined total torque, and', 'portions of the first torque and of the second torque about second and third ones of the three vehicles axes compensate one another., 'pivoting the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis with respect to one another, such that'}2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 77
17-07-2014 дата публикации

SAND-RIDEABLE BICYCLE WITH POSITIVE TRACTION GEAR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140197616A1
Автор: III William J., Langmesser Gene, Raike
Принадлежит: ALL TERRAIN BIKE INC.

An unmotorized sand-rideable bicycle utilizes oversized balloon tires that have an enlarged footprint to permit the bicycle to ride up over even loose sand to provide ease of pedaling, as well as enhanced steering and stability over that associated with standard bicycles. A positive traction gear assembly may be employed to switch between single and dual rear wheel drive. 1. A bicycle comprising:a front wheel;a plurality of rear wheels coupled to a rear axle driven by pedal power; anda positive traction gear assembly coupled to a particular rear wheel of the plurality of rear wheels, wherein the positive traction gear assembly is configured to facilitate selective activation of single rear wheel drive or multiple rear wheel drive for the bicycle.2. The bicycle of claim 1 , wherein the bicycle is non-motorized.3. The bicycle of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of rear wheels is permanently rotationally locked with the rear axle.4. The bicycle of claim 1 , wherein the positive traction gear assembly includes a wheel hub for the particular rear wheel configured to selectively lock or unlock to rotation of the rear axle.5. The bicycle of claim 4 , wherein the positive traction gear assembly further includes a drive plate that is keyed to the rear axle claim 4 , and when the multiple rear wheel drive is activated claim 4 , the wheel hub is configured to lock with the drive plate.6. The bicycle of claim 5 , wherein the wheel hub includes a plurality of drive pins extending outwardly from the wheel hub and toward the drive plate claim 5 , the drive plate includes a plurality of drive holes shaped to accommodate the plurality of drive pins claim 5 , wherein the plurality of drive pins are captured by the plurality of drive holes in order to lock rotation of the wheel hub to rotation of the drive plate when the multiple rear wheel drive is activated.7. The bicycle of claim 5 , wherein the drive plate is configured to move toward the wheel hub upon activation ...

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Номер записи: 78
27-04-2017 дата публикации

CONTROL OF A PERSONAL TRANSPORTER BASED ON USER POSITION

Номер: US20170115664A1
Автор: Ambrogi Robert R., Dattolo James J., Duggan Robert J., Field J. Douglas, Heinzmann Richard Kurt, Kamen Dean, McCambridge Matthew M., Morrell John B., Piedmonte Michael D., Rosasco Richard J.
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An apparatus controller for prompting a rider to be positioned on a vehicle in such a manner as to reduce lateral instability due to lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The apparatus has an input for receiving specification from the rider of a desired direction of travel, and indicating means for reflecting to the rider a propitious instantaneous body orientation to enhance stability in the face of lateral acceleration. The indicating may include a handlebar that is pivotable with respect to the vehicle and that is driven in response to vehicle turning. 1receiving, by the controller, a desired yaw and a desired yaw rate, the desired yaw and the desired yaw rate being based on a body orientation of a load on the transporter;computing, by the controller, a desired direction of motion of the transporter based on the received desired yaw and the received desired yaw rate;receiving, by the controller, a pitch of the transporter;computing, by the controller, a pitch command signal based on the pitch;computing, by the controller, a command signal based on the desired direction and the pitch command signal; andproviding, by the controller, the command signal to maintain balance of the transporter and motion in the desired direction.. A method for controlling a transporter, the transporter having at least one ground-contacting element, a handlebar supported by the at least one ground-contacting element, and a controller operatively communicating with the at least one ground-contacting element, the method comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/619,806, filed Feb. 11, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/446,969, filed Jul. 30, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,188,984, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/857,737, filed Apr. 5, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,830,048, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/585,041, filed Aug. 14, 2012, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. ...

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Номер записи: 79
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Outrigger sail bike system and apparatus

Номер: US20200108852A1
Автор: Northup Bradford E.
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An outrigger sail vehicle system includes: a vehicle, such as a bicycle; and an outrigger sail device, including a mounting base connected to the vehicle, an outrigger arm rotatably connected to the mounting base, a boom handle rotatably connected to the outrigger arm; a sail assembly, including a sail frame with first and second frame members, and a sail member that is spanned out by the sail frame; whereby, the sail assembly is rotatable from a right to a left side of the vehicle. 1. An outrigger sail vehicle system , comprising:a) a vehicle; and a mounting base, which is connected to the vehicle;', 'an outrigger arm, such that the outrigger arm is rotatably connected to the mounting base, such that the outrigger arm is vertically rotatable from a right to a left side of the mounting base;', 'a boom handle, which is rotatably connected to an outer end of the outrigger arm, such that the boom handle is horizontally rotatable from an inward inclination angle to an outward inclination angle relative to an elongated direction of the mounting base; and', a sail frame; and', 'a sail member, which is connected to and spanned out by the sail frame;, 'a sail assembly, which is connected to the boom handle, the sail assembly comprising, 'such that the sail assembly is rotatable from a right side of the vehicle to a left side of the vehicle., 'b) an outrigger sail device, including2. The outrigger sail vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the sail frame comprises a first frame member and a second frame member claim 1 , such that the first and second frame members are connected.3. The outrigger sail vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the sail member further comprises:a) a sail surface; andb) a plurality of curved sail spars, which are connected to the sail surface, along a horizontal direction of the sail surface, such that the curved sail spars curve outward, such that an inner side of the sail surface forms a concave shape in the horizontal direction.4. The outrigger sail ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-05-2016 дата публикации

URBAN QUADRACYCLE

Номер: US20160121959A1
Автор: Martinez Rafael Jimenez
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The device disclosed herein is a quadracycle including a forward assembly and a rear assembly. The forward assembly includes a forward frame, a right suspension assembly connecting a forward right wheel assembly to the forward frame, and a left suspension assembly connecting a forward left wheel assembly to the forward frame. The rear assembly includes a right rear frame, a left rear frame, a rear tube connector connecting the right frame to the left frame, and a rear suspension assembly connecting the forward frame to the right rear frame and the left rear frame. 1. A quadracycle , comprising: [ 'a cross tube extending in a first horizontal direction,', 'a forward frame including'}, 'a forward suspension bracket connected to the forward frame and extending in a second horizontal direction, perpendicular to the first horizontal direction,', a right upper wing connected to the forward frame,', 'a right lower wing connected to the forward frame,', 'a right wheel bracket connected to the right upper wing and the right lower wing, and', 'a right shock absorber connected to an end of the forward suspension bracket and to the right lower wing,, 'a right suspension assembly including'}, a left upper wing connected to the forward frame,', 'a left lower wing connected to the forward frame,', 'a left wheel bracket connected to the left upper wing and the left lower wing, and', 'a left shock absorber connected to an end of the forward suspension bracket, distal to the right shock absorber connection, and to the left lower wing,, 'a left suspension assembly including'}, 'a forward right wheel assembly connected to the right wheel bracket,', 'a forward left wheel assembly connected to the left wheel bracket,', 'a steering assembly including a right steering arm connected to the forward right wheel assembly and a left steering arm connected to the forward left wheel assembly,', 'a handle bar, and', 'a stem connecting the handle bar to the steering assembly; and, 'a forward ...

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Номер записи: 81
03-05-2018 дата публикации

SELF-BALANCING VEHICLE

Номер: US20180118297A1
Автор: LU Nanfang
Принадлежит: DONGGUAN JOMO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

The present disclosure relates to a self-balancing vehicle, which includes an intermediate bracket, a first connecting shaft, a second connecting shaft, a first pedal assembly, a second pedal assembly, a first motor and a second motor. One end of the first connecting shaft and one end of the second connecting shaft are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the intermediate bracket, and are rotatable with respect to the intermediate bracket, respectively, the other end of the first connecting shaft is fixed to the first pedal assembly, the other end of the second connecting shaft is fixed to the second pedal assembly, the first motor includes a first output shaft rotatably disposed on the first pedal assembly, the second motor includes a second output shaft rotatably disposed on the second pedal assembly. 1. A self-balancing vehicle , comprising:an intermediate bracket, a first connecting shaft, a second connecting shaft, a first pedal assembly, a second pedal assembly, a first motor, and a second motor;wherein one end of the first connecting shaft and one end of the second connecting shaft are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the intermediate bracket, the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft are spaced apart from one another and are located at the same height, the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft are rotatable with respect to the intermediate bracket, respectively;wherein the other end of the first connecting shaft is fixed to the first pedal assembly, the other end of the second connecting shaft is fixed to the second pedal assembly, the first pedal assembly and the second pedal assembly are located on both sides of the intermediate bracket, respectively;wherein the first motor comprises a first output shaft, the first output shaft is rotatably disposed on the first pedal assembly, the second motor comprises a second output shaft, the second output shaft is rotatably disposed on the second pedal ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-04-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND RELATED CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190118895A1
Автор: ABKE Timothy A.
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A vehicle includes a frame including a front frame part and a rear frame part. A single front wheel is rotatably connected to the front frame part. A single rear wheel is rotatably connected to the rear frame part. Each of the front wheel and the rear wheel is adapted to have a cylindrical shape in top view when the vehicle is traveling in a straight direction, and at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel is adapted to expand and have a frustoconical shape in top view in a turning condition of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame including a front frame part and a rear frame part;a single front wheel rotatably connected to the front frame part; anda single rear wheel rotatably connected to the rear frame part,wherein each of the front wheel and the rear wheel is adapted to have a cylindrical shape in top view when the vehicle is traveling in a straight direction, and at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel is adapted to expand and have a frustoconical shape in top view in a turning condition of the vehicle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each of the front wheel and the rear wheel is adapted to have a frustoconical shape in top view in a turning condition of the vehicle.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the front wheel includes opposite end portions claim 2 , the front wheel is configured to house a front expansion device adapted to selectively expand one of the opposite end portions of the front wheel based on the turning direction of the vehicle claim 2 , andthe rear wheel includes opposite end portions, the rear wheel is configured to house a rear expansion device adapted to selectively expand one of the opposite end portions of the rear wheel based on the turning direction of the vehicle.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the front wheel include laterally spaced front expandable elements claim 3 , and the front expansion device is configured to selectively expand one of the front expandable elements claim 3 , andthe rear wheel ...

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Номер записи: 83
12-05-2016 дата публикации

Control unit for inverted pendulum vehicle

Номер: US20160129957A1
Автор: Hideo Murakami, Kazumasa Ozaki, Makoto Hasegawa, Shinichiro Kobashi, Yoshiki Tatsutomi, Yui Tadano
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

Provided is a control unit for an inverted pendulum vehicle that can warn the vehicle operator by changing the behavior of the vehicle before the upright control of the vehicle fails. The control unit includes a target tilt command computation unit for computing a target tilt command (M_cmd_xy) for the base frame, and an attitude control computation unit for computing a target translational speed (Vw 1 _cmd_xy) for fulfilling the target tilt command. When state information of the vehicle has deviated from a prescribed upright control tolerance range, the target tilt command computation unit generates a tilt command for notification, and superimposes the tilt command for notification (M_xy=M 1 _ xy +M 2 _ xy ) onto the target tilt command.

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Номер записи: 84
10-05-2018 дата публикации

WHEELED PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE

Номер: US20180127012A1
Автор: Gerhardt Torsten, Neugebauer James, Ruberg Christoph, Southey Bruce, Spahl Robert
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A motorized device for transporting a human or inanimate payload. A platform is configured to accommodate the payload and a pair of wheel clusters are mounted to the platform at opposite ends thereof and are powered in rotation relative to the platform, for example by one or more electric motors housed in or on the platform or wheel clusters. Each of the two wheel clusters comprises three drive wheels arranged in a generally triangular and co-planar configuration, and each is independently powered about its respective axis of rotation by a hub-mounted electric motor. An electronic controller commands the motors powering the two wheel clusters and of each of the six drive wheels. The independent controllability of each wheel and of the wheel clusters relative to the platform allows the device to steer and to ascend and descend steps. 1. A device comprising:a platform for carrying a payload;first and second wheel clusters mounted to the platform at respective first and second ends thereof for independent powered rotation relative thereto about a cluster axis, each cluster comprising three drive wheels independently powered about their respective wheel axes, the respective wheel axes being parallel with the cluster axis; anda controller commanding powered rotation of the first and second clusters and of each of the drive wheels.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the platform defines a payload-carrying plane claim 1 , and the first and second wheel clusters define respective planes that are mutually parallel and orthogonal to the payload-carrying plane.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller commands rotation of the clusters in a manner to maintain the platform in a substantially horizontal orientation.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the controller commands rotation of the wheel clusters in a manner to create angular rotation of the wheel clusters with respect to the platform to allow the device to negotiate ...

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Номер записи: 85
10-05-2018 дата публикации

WHEELED PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE

Номер: US20180127013A1
Автор: Gerhardt Torsten, Neugebauer James, Ruberg Christoph, Southey Bruce, Spahl Robert
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A motorized device for transporting a human or inanimate payload. A platform is configured to accommodate the payload and a pair of wheel clusters are mounted to the platform at opposite ends thereof and are powered in both rotation and in translation relative to the platform, for example by one or more electric motors housed in or on the platform or wheel clusters. Each of the wheel clusters comprises an arm, and a first and a second wheel rotatably mounted to respective opposite ends of the arm. Each of the wheels is independently powered about its respective axis of rotation. An electronic controller commands the motors to enable stable rolling movement of the device over a surface with only one wheel of each cluster in contact with the surface, and to allow the device to steer and to ascend and descend steps. 1. A device comprising:a platform for carrying a payload;first and second wheel clusters mounted to the platform at respective opposite first and second ends thereof, the wheel clusters rotatable and translatable relative to the platform, each cluster comprising an arm attached to the platform for rotating and translating movement relative thereto, and a first and a second wheel rotatably mounted to respective opposite ends of the arm;a plurality of motors powering the rotation and translation of the wheel clusters relative to the platform and the rotation of the wheels relative to the arms; anda controller commanding the plurality of motors to enable stable rolling movement of the device over a surface with only one wheel of each cluster in contact with the surface.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the platform defines a payload-carrying plane claim 1 , and the first and second wheel clusters define respective planes that are mutually parallel and orthogonal to the payload-carrying plane.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller commands rotation and translation of the clusters in a manner to maintain the ...

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Номер записи: 86
10-05-2018 дата публикации

SELF-BALANCING POWERED UNICYCLE DEVICE

Номер: US20180127045A1
Автор: Artemev Timur
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A self-balancing powered unicycle () is disclosed. The unicycle comprises: a single primary wheel () adapted to rotate about a primary axis of rotation (); a balance control system adapted to maintain fore-aft balance of the unicycle device by controlling rotation of the primary wheel; a foot platform () for supporting a user of the unicycle device; and at least one auxiliary support () adapted to rotate about an auxiliary axis of rotation, wherein the auxiliary axis of rotation is adapted to be angled with respect to the primary axis of rotation. 1. A self-balancing powered unicycle device , comprising:a single primary wheel configured to rotate about a primary axis of rotation;a balance control system configured to maintain fore-aft balance of the unicycle device by controlling rotation of the single primary wheel;a foot platform for supporting a user of the unicycle device; andat least one auxiliary support configured to rotate about an auxiliary axis of rotation, wherein the auxiliary axis of rotation is angled with respect to the primary axis of rotation.2. The self-balancing powered unicycle device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one auxiliary support is configured to only contact a ground supporting surface when the single primary wheel is tilted from vertical by more than 10 degrees.3. The self-balancing powered unicycle device of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary axis of rotation is configured to be rotatable about a supplementary axis that is angled with respect to the auxiliary axis of rotation.4. The self-balancing powered unicycle device of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary axis of rotation is configured to be rotatable about the supplementary axis by 360°.5. The self-balancing powered unicycle device of claim 3 , wherein the supplementary axis is substantially perpendicular to the auxiliary axis of rotation.6. The self-balancing powered unicycle device of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the primary axis ...

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Номер записи: 87
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Gear Drive Two-Wheel Scooter

Номер: US20180127047A1
Автор: Garrick Theodore Lankford, Michael David Marston, Weiwei Wang, Yong Wang
Принадлежит: Zake Ip Holdings LLC

A gear drive balancing scooter is provided that has a left side, a right side, and a center section located between the left and right side. The center section is coupled to the right and left sides through a gear. As the left side moves with respect to the center section, the right side moves in an opposite direction with respect to the center section. Both sides have a respective wheel motor assembly that is used to balance the scooter. To steer the scooter, the user angles one side differently than the other side. The angle of each side determines the rate and direction that each wheel motor assembly rotates. An optional staff extends upwardly from the center section to provide stability.

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Номер записи: 88
23-04-2020 дата публикации

Shifting assembly and mobile carrier comprising same

Номер: US20200124159A1
Автор: Mitchell Weiss
Принадлежит: Piaggio Fast Forward Inc

A linkage-based shifting assembly comprises first and second arms, having a first wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the first arm and a second wheel rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the second arm. A shifting assembly is configured to couple to a chassis, wherein the shifting assembly is coupled to distal ends of the first and second arms and configured to cause a relative shifting motion between the chassis and the first and second wheels. The linkage-based shifting assembly can form part of a vehicle. The vehicle can be a two-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle can be a mobile carrier. The mobile carrier can be a two-wheeled vehicle.

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Номер записи: 89
23-04-2020 дата публикации

DETECTING TYPES OF TRAVEL CORRIDORS ON WHICH PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLES TRAVEL

Номер: US20200124430A1
Автор: Bradlow Henry Weston, El-Haraty Emad, JIANG LI, Shah Punit Nitin, Tan Jinsong, Zhou Wubai
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The disclosed embodiments relate to detecting sidewalk riding by a personal mobility vehicle (e.g., an electric scooter). For example, a method includes collecting sensor data (e.g., vibration data of an accelerometer) generated by the scooter while traveling on a surface of a travel pathway. The method further includes identifying a surface type by processing the collected sensor data with a computer model that can distinguish among different surface types, and determining that the travel pathway is unsuitable (e.g., a sidewalk) for the scooter based at least in part on the identified surface type (e.g., a pattern of concrete sections). In response to determining that the travel pathway is a sidewalk, causing the personal mobility vehicle to assist the user in navigating the personal mobility vehicle, alter a mobility operation of the personal mobility vehicle, or notify a surrounding area of a presence of the personal mobility vehicle. 1. A method comprising:collecting sensor data generated by a vehicle while traveling on a travel pathway, the sensor data being indicative of a pattern of the travel pathway;matching the pattern to a known pattern of a set of known patterns, each of the set of known patterns being indicative of a type of travel pathway; andadjusting an operation of the vehicle based on the matching of the pattern to the known pattern of the set of known patterns.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a personal mobility vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is an electric scooter and the travel pathway is a sidewalk.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein matching the pattern to the known pattern comprises:determining that the travel pathway is unsuitable for traveling by the vehicle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein matching the pattern to the known pattern comprises:determining that the travel pathway is either a sidewalk or a road.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein matching the pattern to the known pattern comprises: ...

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Номер записи: 90
26-05-2016 дата публикации

MOTORCYCLE BODY COVER CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20160144904A1
Автор: Inoue Taishi, Nishimoto Taro
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A body cover construction for a motorcycle includes a body cover having a front cover which covers a front portion of a vehicle body. A front lower cover covers a front surface of the vehicle body, below the front cover and which has a curved opposite surface which continues from above to a rear of a front wheel to face opposite the front wheel. An undercover covers a lower surface of the vehicle body lying further forwards than a power unit and lighting further rearwards than the front lower cover. A lower end portion of the front lower cover has a curved portion and can extend rearwards to be connected to the undercover. The curved portion is formed so that a radius at a transverse center is larger than radii at transverse end portions. 1. A body cover construction for a motorcycle comprising a body cover having:a front cover which covers a front portion of a vehicle body from a front to sides of a headstock;a front lower cover which covers a front surface of the vehicle body, below the front cover and which has a curved opposite surface which continues from above to a rear of a front wheel to face opposite the front wheel; andan undercover which covers a lower surface of the vehicle body lying further forwards than a power unit and lighting further rearwards than the front lower cover,wherein a lower end portion of the front lower cover has a curved portion and is thus allowed to extend rearwards to be connected to the undercover, andwherein the curved portion is formed so that a radius of curvature at a transverse center is larger than radii of curvature at transverse end portions thereof.2. The body cover construction for the motorcycle of claim 1 ,wherein a rear end edge portion of the undercover forms an opening portion together with a unit lower end portion of the power unit and a lower edge portion of the body cover.3. The body cover construction for the motorcycle of claim 1 ,wherein part of the power unit is positioned further downwards than the ...

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Номер записи: 91
28-05-2015 дата публикации

DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLE

Номер: US20150148173A1
Автор: Cho Seong Jong, Kim Il Ryong
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A drive unit for an electric bicycle, the drive unit including a motor configured to generate a rotary force to drive a wheel of the electric bicycle, and a reduction gear unit provided with a plurality of gears to decelerate a rotary force generated from the motor, wherein the motor is provided with a rotor which has an accommodation space formed at a center thereof and a stator installed to surround the rotor while being spaced apart from the rotor by a predetermined interval, and the reduction gear unit includes a first planet gear assembly disposed on an accommodation space inside the motor and connected to the rotor, and a second planet gear assembly disposed outside the motor and connected to the first planet gear assembly. 1. A drive unit for an electric bicycle , the drive unit comprising:a motor configured to generate a rotary force to drive a wheel of the electric bicycle; anda reduction gear unit provided with a plurality of gears to decelerate a rotary force generated from the motor,wherein the motor is provided with a rotor which has an accommodation space formed at a center thereof and a stator installed to surround the rotor while being spaced apart from the rotor by a predetermined interval, andthe reduction gear unit includes a first planet gear assembly disposed on an accommodation space inside the motor and connected to the rotor, and a second planet gear assembly disposed outside the motor and connected to the first planet gear assembly.2. The drive unit of claim 1 , wherein:each of the first planet gear assembly and the second planet gear assembly has a sun gear to which a rotary force is input, a plurality of planet gears disposed around the sun gear and engaged with the sun gear, a carrier connected to a center shaft of each of the plurality of planet gears, and a ring gear to surround the plurality of planet gears while being engaged with the plurality of planet gears; andthe first planet gear assembly and the second planet gear assembly are ...

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Номер записи: 92
24-05-2018 дата публикации

Hoverboard Buddy System

Номер: US20180141609A1
Автор: Newhouse David
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The hoverboard buddy system utilizes a number of components that can be attached together with a hoverboard in a number of different configurations in order to expand the riding options of the user. In one embodiment, components include: a hoverboard, a saddle possibly with additional wheels and a stability bar, a plurality of straight handles, a plurality of curved handles, a plurality of accessory wheels, a split seat that independently actuates either foot pedal on a hoverboard, a fixed bench seat, pusher extension, and other components. 1a saddle with additional wheels that is adapted to fit on a hoverboard;a stability bar;one of a plurality of straight handles and a plurality of curved handles;a plurality of accessory wheels; and,a split seat that independently actuates either foot pedal on a hoverboard.. A hoverboard buddy system, comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/331,971 entitled HOVERBOARD BUDDY SYSTEM and filed on May 4, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/465,152 entitled HOVERBOARD BUDDY SYSTEM and filed on Feb. 28, 2017, both of which are specifically incorporated by reference herein for all that they disclose and teach.The invention relates generally to the field of personal conveyances; more particularly to the field of “hoverboards”, and more particularly still, to a hoverboard buddy system.There are many products designed to assist people in getting around: bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, automobiles, scooters, etc. In recent years, a new product terms a “hoverboard” has been introduced. Although it doesn't actually hover, such boards provide a two-wheeled vehicle that can transport a person from place to place. The devices are unique because the two wheels aren't in a single longitudinal line (like in a bicycle), but are instead set apart from each each but in parallel, separate planes with the person standing between them. The devices have quickly become popular, especially with the ...

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Номер записи: 93
15-09-2022 дата публикации

FRICTIONAL DRIVE UNIT

Номер: US20220289331A1
Автор: Kobashi Shinichiro, Takenaka Toru, YADA Wataru
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To provide a frictional drive unit that can arrange drive rollers with high density and facilitate an attachment operation of the drive rollers, a frictional drive unit includes a pair of drive disks , a plurality of drive rollers rotatably supported by an outer circumferential portion of each drive disk, a pair of actuators configured to independently rotate the pair of drive disks, and an annular main wheel arranged between the pair of drive disks and coming into contact with the drive rollers. Each drive roller includes a roller shaft and a round roller body provided on an intermediate portion of the roller shaft. Each drive disk includes plural pairs of bearing grooves each receiving both ends of the roller shaft of each drive roller. Each bearing grooves open toward the main wheel. 1. A frictional drive unit , comprising:a frame;a pair of drive disks rotatably supported by the frame, arranged coaxially, and opposed to each other;a plurality of drive rollers provided on an outer circumferential portion of each drive disk and arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction of the drive disk, each drive roller being supported to rotate around an axis inclined relative to the circumferential direction of the drive disk;a pair of actuators configured to independently rotate the pair of drive disks; anda main wheel formed in an annular shape, arranged between the pair of drive disks, coming into contact with the drive rollers, and configured to rotate around a central axis and an annular axis,wherein each drive roller includes a roller shaft and a round roller body provided on an intermediate portion of the roller shaft,each drive disk includes plural pairs of bearing grooves each receiving both ends of the roller shaft of each drive roller, andbearing grooves open toward the main wheel.2. The frictional drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein each drive disk is configured such that one bearing groove corresponding to a drive roller adjacent to one drive ...

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Номер записи: 94
31-05-2018 дата публикации

INVERTED PENDULUM VEHICLE

Номер: US20180148115A1
Автор: Hasegawa Makoto, Hirabayashi Yutaka, Kanda Hokuto, Sakamoto Tomokazu
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An inverted pendulum vehicle is provided with a display unit for illuminating a floor surface surrounding a vehicle body thereof, and a display control unit for controlling an illumination pattern of the display unit according to an inclination angle detected by an inclination detection unit 1. An inverted pendulum vehicle , comprising;a vehicle body;an inclination detection unit for detecting an inclination angle of the vehicle body;a propulsion unit for propelling the vehicle body;a drive control unit for controlling the propulsion unit so as to maintain an upright attitude of the vehicle body according to the inclination angle detected by the inclination detection unit;a display unit for illuminating a floor surface surrounding the vehicle body; anda display control unit for controlling an illumination pattern of the display unit according to the inclination angle detected by the inclination detection unit.2. The inverted pendulum vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination pattern indicates a travel direction of the vehicle.3. The inverted pendulum vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the travel direction is indicated by a larger area or a greater intensity of an illuminated part of the illumination pattern.4. The inverted pendulum vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit includes a plurality of discrete light emitting elements claim 1 , and the illumination pattern is formed by selectively activating a part of the light emitting elements.5. The inverted pendulum vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein each light emitting element is configured to illuminate a prescribed segment of the illumination pattern claim 4 , and the illumination pattern is formed by combining the segments illuminated by the individual light emitting elements.6. The inverted pendulum vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit is configured to illuminate the floor surface surrounding the vehicle body substantially over an entire periphery of the ...

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Номер записи: 95
31-05-2018 дата публикации

Pressure Control Steering

Номер: US20180148121A1
Автор: LIN Yunfei, YING Jiawei
Принадлежит: Hangzhou Chic Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

A personal transport vehicle may include a first wheel and a second wheel, a first motor configured to drive the first wheel, and a second motor configured to drive the second wheel. The vehicle may also include at least one platform for supporting a driver, a plurality of pressure sensors to detect pressure applied by the driver on the platform, and a control circuit coupled to the plurality of pressure sensors to determine a pressure differential across the plurality of pressure sensors. The control circuit may generate, based on the pressure differential, control signals for the first motor and the second motor to drive the first wheel and the second wheel to turn the vehicle. 1. A personal transport vehicle comprising:a first wheel and a second wheel;a first motor configured to drive the first wheel;a second motor configured to drive the second wheel;at least one platform for supporting a driver;a plurality of pressure sensors to detect pressure applied by the driver on the platform; anda control circuit coupled to the plurality of pressure sensors to determine a pressure differential across the plurality of pressure sensors;wherein the control circuit generates, based on the pressure differential, control signals for the first motor and the second motor to drive the first wheel and the second wheel to turn the vehicle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pressure sensors are respectively disposed in a first footpad and a second footpad.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the pressure differential compares the pressure detected in a first footpad and in a second footpad.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pressure sensors include at least two pressure sensors positioned under a first footpad and at least two pressure sensors under a second footpad claim 1 , and the pressure differential compares the difference between the pressure detected by the two pressure sensors positioned under the first footpad and the difference between ...

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Номер записи: 96
17-06-2021 дата публикации

POSTURE CONTROL ACTUATOR UNIT AND LEANING VEHICLE

Номер: US20210179224A1
Автор: HARA NOBUO, Tsuboi Hidekazu
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A leaning vehicle including a vehicle body frame that is configured to lean leftward and rightward respectively when the leaning vehicle is turning left and right, a steerable wheel supported by the vehicle frame body, a steering mechanism steering the steerable wheel, and a posture control actuator device. The posture control actuator device includes a posture control actuator that outputs power to control posture of the vehicle body frame, and an angular rate sensor that detects an amount of change per unit time of a rotation angle of the vehicle body frame around a rotation axis thereof, the rotation angle changing as the vehicle body frame is rotating around the rotation axis. The posture control actuator device is supported by the vehicle body frame, and is attachable to and detachable from the vehicle body frame. The posture control actuator and the angular rate sensor are not displaceable relative to each other. 2. The posture control actuator device according to claim 1 , further comprising a posture control actuator controller configured to control the posture control actuator based on the angular rate detected by the angular rate sensor claim 1 , whereinthe posture control actuator controller, the posture control actuator and the angular rate sensor are incorporated in such a manner as not to be displaceable relative to one another.3. A leaning vehicle comprising:a vehicle body frame that is configured to lean in a leaning-vehicle-leftward direction when the leaning vehicle is turning left and to lean in a leaning-vehicle-rightward direction when the leaning vehicle is turning right;at least one steerable wheel supported by the vehicle frame body;a steering mechanism configured to steer the at least one steerable wheel in accordance with manipulation of a rider of the leaning vehicle; and a posture control actuator configured to output posture control power to control posture of the vehicle body frame, and', 'an angular rate sensor configured to detect an ...

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Номер записи: 97
11-06-2015 дата публикации

TRANSPORTATION DEVICE

Номер: US20150158543A1
Автор: Neto Jarbas Braga
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The present invention relates to a transportation device consisting basically of a front wheel, associated with a handlebar and a rear wheel, in relation to which the user positions his legs laterally, thus, providing the most appropriate conditions for drivability of the vehicle in addition to providing a shortening of the vehicle wheelbase which contributes to make it more compact. Said rear wheel is equipped with a fairing, which serves to support the inside of the knee and thighs of the user, while acting as fender, and may have a configuration adapted for use as glove box as well as incorporating a carrying handle, and, when not in use, is foldable, to become a kind of suitcase with wheels. 1. Transportation device comprising:{'b': '1', 'a base structure () provided with a first rod at its front end (H);'}{'b': '2', 'at least one movable clamping device ();'}{'b': '3', 'a second rod ();'}{'b': '4', 'a fork ();'}{'b': '5', 'a first wheel ();'}{'b': '7', 'a third telescoping rod ();'}{'b': '8', 'a handlebar () provided with levers;'}{'b': 9', '10, 'couplers () ();'}{'b': '11', 'a vertically extending fairing (); and'}{'b': '12', 'a second wheel ().'}223. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the first rod (H) is split claim 1 , having segments that have been joined together by means of movable clamping device () and having a second rod ().3347. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the second rod () has an opposite end which is in solidarity claim 1 , inferiorly claim 1 , to a fork () and superiorly to a third rod ().456. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the fork is coupled to a first wheel () having side caps ().57893. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the third rod () serving as a means of support for the handlebars () and interacting via its lower portion claim 1 , by releasing the coupling () with respect to said second rod ().610887. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the levers provided at the inner ends of the couplings () located centrally to ...

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Номер записи: 98
01-06-2017 дата публикации

Driving mode detection device and detection method for dynamic balance vehicle

Номер: US20170151995A1
Автор: Ye Wang, Zhenyuan ZHANG, Zhongyuan CHEN
Принадлежит: Ninebot Beijing Technology Co Ltd

The disclosure discloses a device for detecting a driving mode of a self-balancing vehicle including: a detecting system comprising at least one detecting mechanism ( 102 ) each of which ( 102 ) is installed at each detecting point under a pedal ( 101 ) of the electric self-balancing vehicle and is used for detecting whether the pedal ( 101 ) deforms at a corresponding detecting point and sending the detection result to the controller; and the controller for judging whether the pedal ( 101 ) deforms according to the detection result sent by each detecting mechanism ( 102 ) and then determining current driving mode of the electric self-balancing vehicle. The driving mode includes a manned mode and an unmanned mode. The disclosure also discloses a method for detecting a driving mode of a self-balancing vehicle. The disclosure can prevent the electric self-balancing vehicle from entering an action state caused by a misoperation of the driver and eliminate potential dangers.

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Номер записи: 99
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle, Straddle-Type Vehicle, and Method of Driving Throttle Valve

Номер: US20160160763A1
Автор: Matsuda Yoshimoto
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A vehicle comprises an engine including a plurality of combustion chambers; a plurality of throttle valves provided in the plurality of combustion chambers corresponding to the plurality of combustion chambers, respectively, to independently adjust flow rates of intake air flowing into the combustion chambers, respectively; two or more driving mechanisms for electrically driving the plurality of throttle valves divided into two or more groups in such a manner that each of the driving mechanisms drives the throttle valve in a corresponding group of the groups; and a throttle control device for controlling the driving mechanisms based on an amount of throttle operation information input by a rider and a predetermined vehicle state, wherein the throttle control device provides throttle opening rate commands which are made different between the groups, to the driving mechanisms, respectively, when a predetermined output adjustment condition is met. 1. A vehicle comprising:an engine including a plurality of combustion chambers;a plurality of throttle valves provided in the plurality of combustion chambers to correspond to the plurality of combustion chambers, respectively, to independently adjust flow rates of intake air flowing into the plurality of combustion chambers, respectively;two or more driving mechanisms for electrically driving the plurality of throttle valves divided into two or more groups in such a manner that each of the two or more driving mechanisms drives the throttle valve in a corresponding group of the two or more groups; anda throttle control device for controlling the two or more driving mechanisms based on an amount of throttle operation information input by a rider and a predetermined vehicle state,wherein the throttle control device provides throttle opening rate commands which are made different between the two or more groups to the two or more driving mechanisms, respectively, when a predetermined output adjustment condition is met.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 100