TECHNICAL INNOVATION

for

CYCLE RICKSHAW, TRICYCLE, WORKBIKE, RECUMBENT BIKE, HPV

Human Powered Vehicles
Cycle Rickshaws / Tricycles / Workbikes / Pedicabs / Recumbent Bikes / HPVs

  • It might be possible to reduce operator fatigue in Human Powered Vehicles without the use of artificial inputs like engines, motors etc.

  • The load or passengers is carried on a load platform above the chassis .
    The load platform rotates above the chassis on a pair of cranks.

  • One of the cranks is extended down into a gear box that converts bi-directional rotation
    into a unidirectional one. 
    This rotation is then fed to the rear driving wheel through the chain.

  • When the vehicle is in motion ,the load platform tends to move with respect to the chassis.
    The crank rotates, producing a small supplementary torque.This is an attempt at generating a torque from the kinectic and potential energies in a moving load.

  • The driving chain is thus under a constant 'favourable' tension, reducing user fatigue.
    I would like to enter into dialogue with any person or manufacturer interested in assembling and studying a prototype.

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