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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