JP2012502843A - Motorized motorcycle or tricycle for carrying people and / or luggage - Google Patents

Abstract

The two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to the present invention proposes a passenger (B) accommodation facility that is similar to a general accommodation facility in an automobile, and at the same time increases the safety of the driver (D) in the case of a frontal collision. Passenger (B) is accommodated in a region in front of driver (D) in a protective shell (A) which can be equivalent to a general accommodation facility in automobiles with regard to getting on and off, seating, visibility, safety, air conditioning and entertainment. The The risk of injury to the driver (D) during a frontal collision is mitigated by a resilient area (K) that covers a large area of the driver's body.
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Description

  The present invention relates to motorized motorcycles and tricycles, and more particularly to motorized motorcycles or tricycles having at least one passenger seat and / or luggage carrier.

  This type of motor bicycle is well known. In motorized motorcycles or tricycles (hereinafter referred to as “motor bicycles”), in order to enable other people (hereinafter referred to as “passengers”) to be transported as well as the driver, the motor bicycles are moved in the same direction of travel. Like a driver, a passenger seat (often referred to as a “rear seat”) in which a passenger sits behind the driver is generally provided. Passenger seats are designed as separate seats or as extensions of driver seats such as benches. Most three-wheelers that design so-called motor rickshaws are usually extended as bench seats for the passenger seat to carry two passengers.

  This conventional driver and passenger seating arrangement is disadvantageous for both the driver and passenger. For the driver, (1) motorized motorcycles usually do not have a deterrent device, such as a belt or airbag, causing the disadvantage of being exposed to a high risk of injury during a frontal collision of the vehicle. Also, (2) the passenger's weight acts more directly on the driver from behind during deceleration and during a collision. Furthermore, (3) a sudden movement of the passenger's body (located outside the driver's field of view as a result of the seat placement) can suddenly change the center of gravity of the vehicle relative to the driver, especially in Unintentional driving maneuvers can result in the case of vehicles. Safe control of the vehicle is thus difficult. (4) Like passengers, passengers are exposed to serious risks of injury in the event of an accident. (5) In many countries, the wearing of protective clothing, at least the wearing of helmets, is therefore prescribed for passengers, and this provision has an adverse effect on comfort. (6) Passengers usually do not enjoy adequate protection from weather effects such as rain, sun exposure and cold. (7) Passengers are exposed to aerodynamic forces and noise caused by movement. (8) Free visibility to the front is usually not given to passengers, and if so, it can be obtained by tilting, by a very high back seat, or simply by physically protruding. In this case, this leads to an unfavorable weight distribution that has a negative influence on driving behavior.

  Potential passengers often refrain from being placed behind the driver on the backseat. Because this seat arrangement is too dangerous with regard to the high risk of injury in case of an accident, for example lack of protection due to weather effects such as rain, sun and cold, and with regard to the interaction between passenger posture and driving behavior. It is recognized that it is unpleasant with respect to front view, duty to wear a helmet, and direct physical contact with the driver. This has traditionally made motor bicycles unattractive for use in taxi services, for example.

  When transporting luggage with motor bicycles, the problem is partly the same or similar as far as passenger transportation is concerned, and in most cases luggage shelves and / or cars installed behind the driver's seat are used to carry the luggage. Used. This, on the one hand, is not at all suitable for accommodating larger transport goods, in most cases only a small amount of space is available in one place for transporting goods and heavy loads. Causes a dramatic drop in driving performance as a result of the high center of gravity. Loading is usually difficult.

  Against this background, the object of the present invention is to provide a motorized motorcycle or tricycle in which at least one passenger and / or larger luggage can be safely and comfortably transported while obviating the above disadvantages. It is to provide. It also aims to reduce the risk of driver injury during a frontal collision and to increase driving safety.

  According to one characteristic of the invention, this object is achieved with motorized motorcycles and tricycles according to claim 1. According to a further feature of the invention, this object is achieved with a motorized motorcycle and tricycle according to claim 9. Preferred embodiments of the present invention can be configured according to one of claims 2 to 8 and claims 10 to 34.

  With motorcycles or tricycles according to the present invention, passengers and larger luggage are faster and more economical compared to transport by car, especially safer compared to conventional motorcycles in urban areas where traffic tends to be congested. More comfortably taken to their destination. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for commercial transportation of people.

  The seat arrangement or the transport structure according to the present invention allows the safety of driving to be increased by shifting the center of gravity of the passenger or the transported luggage downward together with the passenger or the transported luggage arranged in front of the driver. To do. In addition, passengers have a free field of view in the direction of travel and can close all sides, providing passengers in four-wheeled vehicles with regard to sitting posture, front view, getting on and off, safety devices, air conditioners and multimedia devices. Passengers enjoy higher driving comfort because they can be advantageously housed in a protective shell that can provide all of the conveniences they get. The protective shell is preferably configured to serve as a mechanical protection for passengers in the event of a drop and / or impact. The haulage can also be advantageously protected from weather and / or damage within the protective shell.

  The present invention is described in detail below in an exemplary manner in connection with the accompanying schematic drawings. A number of preferred exemplary embodiments are described, but are not intended to limit the invention.

  In principle, the various variants of the invention described or suggested in the framework of the present application may be particularly preferred depending on the economic and technical conditions in certain cases. Unless stated to the contrary, or as long as they are basically technically feasible, the individual features of the described embodiments can be mutually replaced or combined with features essentially known from the prior art. obtain.

The front view which shows the typical Example of this invention. The side view which shows the Example shown in FIG. The side view which shows another Example. 1 shows very schematically the components of a wheel suspension including a continuous transverse link according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention. FIG. 5 shows the components of the wheel suspension of FIG. 4 in a combined shape and upright alignment when driving straight. The figure which shows the transition of the component of the wheel suspension of FIG. 5 at the time of the inclination which generate | occur | produces, for example when driving | running around a curve. FIG. 3 shows very schematically the components of a wheel suspension including a separated transverse link according to a further particularly preferred embodiment of the invention. FIG. 8 shows the components of the wheel suspension of FIG. 7 in a combined shape and upright alignment when driving straight. The figure which shows the transition of the component of FIG. 8 in the deviation of both hub carriers. FIG. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of the present invention for luggage transportation. Sectional drawing which looked at the cross section 22 represented using the broken line in the Example of FIG. 10 from the front. FIG. 3 shows a preferred embodiment front wheel suspension including a leading link fork. The figure which shows the front wheel suspension of the further preferable Example containing a trailing long swing arm. The figure which shows the front wheel suspension of the further preferable Example containing a telescopic fork. The top view which shows the front-wheel suspension of FIG. 14 along the rotating shaft 15. FIG. The top view which shows the front-wheel suspension of FIG. 14 at the time of rectilinear advance along the rotating shaft 15. FIG. The figure which shows the arrangement | sequence when turning a rudder to the right from FIG. The figure which shows the arrangement | sequence when turning a rudder to the left from FIG.

  The illustrated motor bicycle can be operated substantially like a conventional motor bicycle having an internal combustion engine and / or an electric motor, among others. Braking technology, chassis technology, etc. can be substantially configured to be in a conventional motor bicycle. 1-3, 10 and 11 show exemplary embodiments for two-wheel or single-track motor bicycles. However, the rear wheel or front wheel can be replaced by, for example, a double track arrangement which is substituted for a commercially available three-wheel motor scooter. 4-9 show a typical variant of a three-wheel motor scooter with two front wheels.

  The protective shell A holding the luggage C optionally carried with one adult passenger B or two children is located near the front wheels and / or behind but not directly in front of the driver D Is done. However, the driver D is accommodated in a saddle-like seat L and a passenger seat F configured to resemble a seat of a general automobile. Depending on the desired comfort and weight, the passenger seat F may be more rugged, weaker or not upholstered, manual or electric, one or more, adjustable or not adjustable.

  The protective shell A surrounds only the passenger B or only the passenger and / or one or more transport goods C, but not the driver D. The storage room E is disposed under a surface F on which a passenger who stores the transported product C sits. Passenger B sits in the direction of travel.

  For protection from getting on and off, sitting, air conditioning, communication, and harmful effects, the protective shell A can be provided substantially like a conventional closed car. In addition to the fully closed protective shell A, designs are possible which are half open, for example open on the side. In particular, in the case of a completely closed protective shell A, but also as a result of driving noise in the case of a half-opened protective shell A, an internal call system capable of two-way communication is provided between passenger B and driver F. The This can be realized as wired or wireless. For example, the driver-side communication interface may be integrated into the driver F's helmet. In particular, a Bluetooth or similar interface can be used as an internal call system for the transportation of commercial people, and the mobile phone of passenger B can also be used as a communication interface on the passenger side.

  With regard to the structure of the protective shell A, those skilled in the art have a lot of room for creation both in terms of shape and material. In particular, the protective shell A can be aerodynamically optimized for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency and maximum reachable speed. Furthermore, the accumulation of structures such as side stringers, reinforcing frames, folding baskets, longitudinal and cross members at the base of the protective shell A, and the like is advantageous for increasing passenger safety. In addition to plastics (eg polycarbonate and acrylic glass) and composite glass on window surfaces, various plastics, especially fiber reinforced plastics, iron, aluminum and other materials known in automotive manufacturing are also used in protective shell A. It can be used as a material. These materials are selected according to normal design aspects such as weight reduction, stiffness, strength, and the like.

  Preferably, the two three-point support belts (G) are used as a facility for restraining passengers or passengers (B) in the event of an accident. One is attached to the right seat and the other to the left seat. Thus, when carrying one adult, both belts can be worn, and when carrying two children, one belt can each be worn. Alternatively, the motor bicycle according to the present invention can be attached with a five-point support belt, a waist belt, an isofix child seat base and the like. In addition, passenger protection can be improved by installing one or more airbags. In addition to the front airbag, side airbags can be attached that can be integrated into the side and / or side curtain airbags of the seat as known, for example, in automobile manufacturing.

  The driver D is placed behind the protective shell A so as to protrude above the protective shell A by the height of the head, so that the driver can freely move over the protective shell A in the direction of travel. Can see. As part of the driver's body that is not behind the protective shell, in FIG. 2 both arms extend along the sides and / or beyond the protective shell in order to move the handlebar H. As an alternative to the situation described in FIG. 2, the driver's legs can also be housed next to the protective shell A in a special housing I of the protective shell A, and the legs are known to the footrest F shown in FIG. Set in style.

  The back of the protective shell A serves as a deterrent device for the driver D during a frontal collision. The energy absorbing mechanism (K) is attached to the outer rear side of the protective shell in the middle region with the driver, the resulting structure is familiar to the driver's body, its material thickness and its buffering characteristics are It is suitable for reducing the force that affects the driver D during a frontal collision. In addition, the mechanism K is preferably configured in such a way that the lateral movement of the weight shift that the driver D tries to control the vehicle is not disturbed. The energy absorbing mechanism K can be made from a raw material mixture or a suitable single material. For example, open cells and especially closed cells are suitable. Additional shock absorbing bands, such as those made of an iron plate that folds under load or the like, may be placed between the mechanism K and the protective shell A. Furthermore, the driver can advantageously be provided with an airbag that protects in the event of a collision.

  The back of the protective shell A or the energy absorbing mechanism K is preferably configured so that the force acting on the driver during a frontal collision spreads evenly across the surface of the thigh, buttocks, stomach, shoulder region and possibly beyond the helmet or head. Can be done.

  The selected configuration of the protective shell A and mechanism K forces the driver D upright into a slightly tilted seating posture and ensures that the driver D is pushed down in the seat L during a frontal collision. . During movement, the driver D can rest his legs in the area of the lower rim on the upholstered legrest M. The legrest M is opened outward so that the driver D can immediately extend his leg to the ground at any time. The legrest M is preferably configured such that the height and tilt are adjustable. In this way, the size relationship of each driver can be adjusted.

  The seat L of the driver D can be adjusted in height, so that the size relationship of the driver D can be adjusted. Most of the weight of the driver D on the small parts on the seat and knees and the lower rim will be adjusted. In this way, a comfortable seating posture is realized, and it is ensured that the driver D can move his / her legs freely.

  The connection between the handlebar H and the wheel suspension of the front wheel N causes the protective shell A to be fully actuated outwards, thus giving the passengers a front (FIG. 2) free view. For this purpose, the upper steering bearing O and the lower steering bearing P are separately installed on the protective shell A from one side. The handle bar H is connected to a portion of the front wheel suspension R that does not have a spring using a linkage Q that operates the protective shell outward. The linkage Q can be composed of two rods, and as shown in FIG. 1, the passenger can clearly see the front from between the rods. Alternatively, the steering can reach the front wheel suspension via a continuous steering column or steering shaft S. The steering shaft S connects the upper and lower steering bearings on the shortest path (FIG. 3), and the handlebar H and the wheel suspension of the front wheels have a common rotating shaft. The common axis of rotation of the handlebar H and the front wheel suspension makes it particularly perceived as “direct”, and as a result, especially for the experienced motorcyclist, feels a confident ride and as a result of driving The steering operation has the advantage of increasing safety. Steering via a cardan shaft, a cable, a hydraulic actuator or an electrically or electronically controlled servomotor ("steering by wire") is also possible.

  The steering linkage Q is also used, for example, to absorb torsional forces that occur during braking. This allows a particularly low design of the lower steering bearing P, thereby increasing the space available for passenger B.

  The purpose of the front wheel suspension projecting as small as possible in the area of the protective shell A can, however, also be realized by a special arrangement of steering bearings as shown in FIGS. The lower steering bearing is arranged inside an aerial cylinder with a maximum diameter (18) corresponding to the diameter of the wheel rim and a length corresponding to the distance of the rim flange (21) or rim side from each other. In this way, the lower steering bearing is sufficiently away from the upper steering bearing to form a sufficiently large lever to block the induced force. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, at least one support or support tube (10) extends to the lower steering bearing (12). The swing arm (11) supported using the spring damper unit is connected to the support member or the support tube (10) by a joint structure. In addition to the leading short swing arm modification shown in FIG. 12 and the trailing long swing arm modification shown in FIG. 13, the leading long swing arm and trailing short swing arm are also considered. In this case, in all embodiments, the swing arm can guide the wheel shaft to one side of the wheel or to both sides of the wheel.

  Furthermore, it is also possible to carry out the manner of a lower steering bearing arranged in the wheel cut surface with a telescopic fork as shown in FIGS. However, the lower steering bearing (19) should be designed to allow, in addition to the rotational movement caused by the steering, for example the axial movement of the wheel suspension that appears during compression and extension of the spring. A bushing or other suitable bearing that reduces friction may be used here as an example.

  FIGS. 4-6 also show a preferred embodiment of a special wheel suspension for two adjacently arranged wheels. This figure is depicted limited to the hub carrier V. These hub carriers V are suspended by two transverse links U and T via joint points W in the form of parallelograms so that the hub carriers V can be tilted substantially parallel to each other in a curve. It has become. This is because the upper transformer is rotatably mounted with respect to the protective shell A by at least three separate bearings X, which are arranged along arcuate guides and whose radius is at least 10 centimeters. It applies in particular to the embodiment of the berth link. In this way, the space available in the protective shell A can be clearly improved. For example, a common foot space can be provided on both feet of the passenger B.

  FIGS. 7 to 9 show the same principle as an arc-shaped upper transverse link, but are composed of two separate upper transverse links T1, T2 and two separate lower transverse links U1, U2. This design allows the suspension and damping of both wheels to be realized by a single spring damper unit Y. In FIG. 9 it can be seen how the spring damper unit Y is pushed together when compressing the hub carrier.

  10 and 11 show an embodiment of the present invention designed for luggage transport. In addition, the preferred possibility of accommodating a rechargeable battery 4 for electric drive is shown, which is also suitable for the passenger version. The internal dimensions of the protective shell in this case are preferably a height 1 of at least 60 centimeters, a length 2 of at least 30 centimeters and a width 3 of at least 40 centimeters.

  The protective shell A can be opened and closed advantageously by special doors 5a and 5b as shown in FIG. These doors 5a and 5b are made of a flexible and slightly stretchable material, such as plastic, and can be designed to be transparent like a window if necessary. When opened, the door is fully pushed into the position 5b under the vehicle and then remains in the exterior of the vehicle. The door opening therefore remains open during movement. Such doors can also be incorporated into variations provided for passenger transport.

Claims (34)

A motorized motorcycle or tricycle carrying a person,
A driver's seat (L) for accommodating the driver (D) and at least one passenger seat (F) for accommodating at least one passenger (B), the at least one passenger seat (F) being advancing Motorized motorcycle or tricycle, characterized in that it is arranged in front of the driver seat (L) in the direction.   The motorized two-wheeler or three-wheeler according to claim 1, wherein a seat surface of the passenger seat (F) is set lower than a seat surface of the driver seat (L).   The motorized two-wheeled vehicle or three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the passenger seat (F) is installed behind the rotation shaft of the front wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle or the three-wheeled vehicle in the traveling direction.   Motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a handlebar (H) arranged in front of the back of the passenger seat (F) in the direction of travel.   Motorized two-wheeler or three-wheeler according to any one of the preceding claims, having at least one seat belt (G) for at least one passenger (B).   Two three-point support seat belts (G) designed to secure one adult by wearing both belts, and to secure two children by wearing one belt each A motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 5.   Motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to any one of claims 1 to 6 fitted with a taxi meter.   Motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, fitted with an internal call system for conversation between the driver (D) and the passenger (B). A motorized motorcycle or tricycle comprising a driver's seat (L) accommodating the driver (D) and at least one luggage carrier,
The luggage transport unit is installed in front of the driver's seat (L) in the traveling direction, and at least one product to be transported is disposed deeper in the luggage transport unit than the seat surface of the driver's seat (L). A motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle characterized in that the load carrying part is configured.   10. A motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 9, wherein at least most of the load carrying part is arranged behind the rotating shaft of the front wheel of the motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle in the traveling direction.   Motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 9 or 10, comprising a handlebar (H) arranged in front of the back of the luggage carrier (F) in the direction of travel.   12. A motorized motorcycle according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the luggage carrier comprises a closed or partially closed protective shell (A) for protecting at least one product to be carried. Or a tricycle.   Motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closed or partially closed protective shell (A) is arranged around a passenger seat (F). .   Motorized motorcycle according to claim 13, characterized in that the protective shell (A) is configured to serve as a mechanical protection for the passenger (B) during a fall and / or collision. Or a tricycle.   The driver seat (L) has a seating surface such that a driver (D) having a substantially average height accommodated in the driver seat (L) protrudes at least his head beyond the protective shell (A). Motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that it is arranged with respect to the protective shell (A).   The motorized motorcycle according to claim 15, characterized in that the difference in height between the seat surface of the driver seat (L) and the highest position of the protective shell (A) is 90 centimeters or less. Or a tricycle.   Motorized motorcycle according to claim 16, characterized in that the difference in height between the seat surface of the driver seat (L) and the highest position of the protective shell (A) is not more than 60 centimeters. Or a tricycle.   The motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to any one of claims 12 to 17, characterized in that the seat surface of the driver seat (L) is adjustable in height relative to the protective shell (A).   The seat surface of the driver seat (L) has a minimum adjustable height difference of 90 cm or less between the seat surface of the driver seat (L) and the highest position of the protective shell (A). 19. A motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 18, characterized in that it has an adjustment range.   The seat surface of the driver seat (L) has a minimum adjustable height difference between the seat surface of the driver seat (L) and the highest position of the protective shell (A) of 60 cm or less. The motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 18, further comprising an adjustment range.   21. The energy absorption mechanism (K) for protecting the driver (D) at the time of a frontal collision is arranged on the back of the protective shell (A). Motorized motorcycle or tricycle.   22. A motorized two-wheeler or three-wheeler according to claim 21, characterized in that the energy absorption mechanism (K) is made at least partly from a foam material.   23. Motorization according to any of claims 12 to 22, characterized in that the protective shell (A) is configured to serve as a restraining device for the driver (D) in case of a frontal collision. Motorcycles or tricycles made.   24. Motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to any of claims 12 to 23, characterized in that the driver seat (L) is designed to resemble a seat and is arranged on the back of the protective shell (A). .   25. Motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to any one of claims 12 to 24, comprising a handlebar (H) arranged in front of the back of the protective shell (A) in the direction of travel.   26. Motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to claim 25, characterized in that the distance of the handlebar (H) from the back of the protective shell (A) is at least 20 centimeters.   Comprising two adjacently arranged wheels connected via two transverse links (U, T) in a parallelogram fashion, the upper side of said transverse link (U, T) having a mounting (X) 27. Motorized according to any one of claims 12 to 26, characterized in that the mounting (X) is made on an arc having a radius of at least 10 centimeters connected to the protective shell (A) via Motorcycle or tricycle.   28. A motorized two-wheeler or three-wheeler according to any one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the handlebar (H) and the wheel suspension of the front wheel have a common rotating shaft.   29. A motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 28, fitted with a legrest (M) that is stretched to rest the lower limb of the driver (F).   30. Motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to claim 29, characterized in that the legrest (M) is adjustable.   31. A motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein the motorized two-wheeled vehicle or the three-wheeled vehicle can be inclined toward the inside of the curve.   32. Motorized two-wheeler or three-wheeler according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a lower steering bearing (12, 19) arranged inside an imaginary cylinder supplemented by a rim flange or rim side of the front wheel.   A motorized two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 32 having an electric drive.   34. Motorized motorcycle or tricycle according to claim 33, having a rechargeable battery (4) housed in front of the driver seat (L) in the direction of travel.

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