EP1140610A1 - Vehicule particulier - Google Patents

Vehicule particulier

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Publication number
EP1140610A1
EP1140610A1 EP00968227A EP00968227A EP1140610A1 EP 1140610 A1 EP1140610 A1 EP 1140610A1 EP 00968227 A EP00968227 A EP 00968227A EP 00968227 A EP00968227 A EP 00968227A EP 1140610 A1 EP1140610 A1 EP 1140610A1
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Prior art keywords
vehicle
rotatable elements
motor
relative
passenger space
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EP00968227A
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German (de)
English (en)
Inventor
Karel Van Den Berg
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Lely Enterprises AG
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Lely Enterprises AG
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Publication of EP1140610A1 publication Critical patent/EP1140610A1/fr
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K17/00—Cycles not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K1/00—Unicycles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M23/00—Transmissions characterised by use of other elements; Other transmissions
    • B62M23/02—Transmissions characterised by use of other elements; Other transmissions characterised by the use of two or more dissimilar sources of power, e.g. transmissions for hybrid motorcycles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K2204/00—Adaptations for driving cycles by electric motor

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Passenger vehicles are generally known in many different designs.
  • the invention aims at providing a compact and simple passenger vehicle. According to the invention this is achieved by the measures mentioned in the characterizing part of claim 1.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic front view of an embodiment of a passenger vehicle according to the invention
  • Figure 2 shows schematically a part of the vehicle depicted in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic side view of the vehicle shown in Figures 1 and 2 .
  • Figure 4 is a schematic side view of a further embodiment of a vehicle according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a first embodiment of a passenger vehicle according to the invention.
  • the vehicle comprises two wheels 1, 2 and a cabin 3 with a seat 4, control devices 5 and an instrument panel 6.
  • the cabin 3 may be a closed one and may be made (at least partially) from a transparent material. Instead of the cabin 3 it is also possible to provide a (partially) open passenger space.
  • the control devices 5 may be designed as a steering wheel or, as depicted, as control levers.
  • the vehicle further comprises a (non-shown) motor for its drive.
  • Said motor may be designed as a propeller motor, a jet engine or a linear motor.
  • the motor is constituted by an electric motor with an energy source such as an accumulator and/or a solar cell.
  • the motor with its accumulator forms, possibly together with an extra weight, a driving weight 8 (see Figure 2) for the vehicle.
  • Said driving weight 8 may be rigidly connected to the cabin 3, but may also be rotatably bearing-supported loose from the cabin 3, as will be explained hereinafter with reference to the figures.
  • the vehicle On the inner side of the wheels 1, 2 the vehicle is provided with a plurality of rollers 9, the lowest one of which on the inner side of each wheel 1, 2 is capable of being driven by the motor.
  • the rollers 9 co-operate with the wheels 1, 2, e.g. due to the fact that the rollers 9 are provided with teeth and the inside of the wheels 1, 2 is provided with a toothing.
  • the rollers 9 are connected to a circular rail 10 which is disposed concentrically with the relevant wheel.
  • said rail 10 may also be provided with an inlet 11 and an outlet 12 for the motor.
  • a fuel tank may also serve as a driving weight 8.
  • the driving weight 8 connected thereto is displaced, viz. is rotated about the line forming the imaginary, common axis of rotation of the wheels 1, 2. Consequently, the centre of gravity of the vehicle is displaced in such a manner that the vehicle is set in motion from a standstill.
  • the driving weight 8 By bringing, by means of the rollers 9, the driving weight 8 into a position in which it is situated in the direction of travel in front of the contact surface of the vehicle with the ground, and by keeping it in said position, it is achieved that the vehicle accelerates.
  • the driving weight 8 When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, it is possible to rotate the driving weight 8 a little backwards relative to the imaginary axis of rotation, so that it is situated in the direction of travel just in front of the contact surface of the vehicle with the ground, as a result of which the occurring frictional forces can be compensated and the vehicle maintains a constant speed.
  • the vehicle may further be provided with non-shown additional brake means.
  • a control system which is adapted for adjusting the driving ratio between the wheels 1, 2 by the motor. It is also possible for the motor to drive selectively neither of the two wheels 1, 2, one of the two wheels 1, 2 or both wheels 1, 2. Further the momentary driving direction of the wheels 1, 2 can be set. In this way it is possible to influence the direction of travel of the vehicle.
  • the driving weight 8 is connected to the rollers 9 and the rail or tube 10, so that the driving weight 8 is bearing-supported so as to be rotatable about the imaginary, common axis of rotation relative to the wheels 1, 2.
  • the cabin 3 is rotatably bearing- supported relative to the driving weight 8 by means of rollers 13. Consequently, the cabin 3 is bearing-supported so as to be rotatable about the common, imaginary, horizontal axis of rotation, not only relative to the driving weight 8 but also to the wheels 1, 2.
  • a brake 14 the cabin 3 is temporarily fixedly connected to the driving weight 8. As soon as the driving weight 8 is displaced in such a manner that moving along of the cabin 3 is undesired, the brake 14 is detached and, as will be set out hereinafter, the cabin 3 will be displaced relative to the driving weight 8.
  • FIG 3 is a schematic side view of the vehicle shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the driving weight is again indicated by the reference numeral 8, in this situation in a position of rest in which it is located substantially over the contact surface of the vehicle with the ground.
  • the reference numeral 8' the same driving weight is indicated, but now in a more backward position in which the vehicle slows down.
  • the orientation of the cabin 3 relative to the horizon can be adjusted by means of a measuring and control system.
  • This system comprises measuring means for determining the current orientation of the cabin 3 relative to the horizon (or, if desired, the ground) and control means for correcting said orientation, if required.
  • the measuring means may e.g. be designed as a spirit level 15, as angle sensors or as acceleration sensors.
  • the control means may comprise a (non- shown) extra motor for rotating the cabin 3 relative to the driving weight 8 about the imaginary axis of rotation through a desired angle.
  • the vehicle is not only suitable for transporting persons by land, but may also be used as a vessel, in the latter situation the running surface of the wheels 1, 2 being provided with blades or paddles.
  • These blades or paddles may be designed as elements which are capable of sliding in and out or being folded in and out, the vehicle thus becoming an amphibious vehicle which is employable both by land and by water.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of a further embodiment of a vehicle according to the invention.
  • the vehicle is suitable for transporting an invalid in a wheelchair.
  • a door 16 which is capable of being folded down (indicated in its folded down position by the reference numeral 16'). Via the folded down door 16" the wheelchair can easily be moved into the cabin 3 of the vehicle.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Motorcycle And Bicycle Frame (AREA)
  • Rolls And Other Rotary Bodies (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un véhicule particulier comprenant exactement deux roues (1, 2) qui sont en contact avec le sol durant le déplacement du véhicule, un moteur et un espace voyageur (3). Les axes de rotation des deux roues (1, 2) sont situées sensiblement sur une ligne horizontale ou dans un plan vertical. En conséquence, le véhicule est très compact.
EP00968227A 1999-10-20 2000-09-19 Vehicule particulier Withdrawn EP1140610A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
NL1013354 1999-10-20
NL1013354A NL1013354C2 (nl) 1999-10-20 1999-10-20 Personenvoertuig.
PCT/NL2000/000666 WO2001028848A1 (fr) 1999-10-20 2000-09-19 Vehicule particulier

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EP1140610A1 true EP1140610A1 (fr) 2001-10-10

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EP (1) EP1140610A1 (fr)
JP (1) JP2003512241A (fr)
AU (1) AU7817200A (fr)
CA (1) CA2352425A1 (fr)
NL (1) NL1013354C2 (fr)
WO (1) WO2001028848A1 (fr)

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RU2509024C1 (ru) * 2012-08-21 2014-03-10 Александр Геннадьевич Арзамасцев Мускулокат
CN106641069B (zh) * 2016-11-21 2018-10-16 大连理工大学 一种可控刚度对称组合式空气弹簧

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WO2001028848A1 (fr) 2001-04-26
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NL1013354C2 (nl) 2001-04-23
AU7817200A (en) 2001-04-30

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