WO1999015394A1 - Electrical vehicle - Google Patents
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- WO1999015394A1 WO1999015394A1 PCT/NL1998/000554 NL9800554W WO9915394A1 WO 1999015394 A1 WO1999015394 A1 WO 1999015394A1 NL 9800554 W NL9800554 W NL 9800554W WO 9915394 A1 WO9915394 A1 WO 9915394A1
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- 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
- B62K5/00—Cycles with handlebars, equipped with three or more main road wheels
- B62K5/02—Tricycles
- B62K5/027—Motorcycles with three wheels
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- 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
- B62K11/00—Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
- B62K11/02—Frames
- B62K11/04—Frames characterised by the engine being between front and rear wheels
- B62K11/06—Frames characterised by the engine being between front and rear wheels the frame being of single-beam type
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- 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
- B62K13/00—Cycles convertible to, or transformable into, other types of cycles or land vehicle
- B62K13/06—Cycles convertible to, or transformable into, other types of cycles or land vehicle to a quadricycle, e.g. by coupling together two bicycles side by side
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- 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
- B62K15/00—Collapsible or foldable cycles
- B62K15/006—Collapsible or foldable cycles the frame being foldable
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- 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
- B62K19/00—Cycle frames
- B62K19/02—Cycle frames characterised by material or cross-section of frame members
- B62K19/04—Cycle frames characterised by material or cross-section of frame members the material being wholly or mainly metallic, e.g. of high elasticity
- B62K19/06—Cycle frames characterised by material or cross-section of frame members the material being wholly or mainly metallic, e.g. of high elasticity tubular
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- 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
- B62K19/00—Cycle frames
- B62K19/02—Cycle frames characterised by material or cross-section of frame members
- B62K19/16—Cycle frames characterised by material or cross-section of frame members the material being wholly or mainly of plastics
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- 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
- B62K3/00—Bicycles
- B62K3/02—Frames
- B62K3/10—Frames of single-beam type, i.e. connecting steering head to rear axle
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a vehicle, in particular intended for covering short distances.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a new vehicle, wherein the aforesaid problems can be obviated, at least as far as short distances are concerned.
- the invention provides a vehicle comprising a frame, at least one front wheel and one rear wheel supported by said frame, a saddle and a steering arrangement, as well as an electric drive unit, wherein the frame is curved in the shape of an upside-down arc, with the front wheel and the rear wheel being supported near the ends thereof .
- a vehicle can be of simple yet strong and light construction, preferably by using a plastic material or a light metal, such as aluminium or titanium.
- the electric drive ensures that short distances can be covered without any problem, think of a range of 3 - 10 km, for example, or 15 - 50 km if a larger battery is used.
- the vehicle can readily be stored, due to its small size, and be taken inside at the place of work, for example.
- the battery of the electric drive unit could directly be recharged there.
- Passenger cars could be adapted and be provided with a recharging terminal in the boot, so that the vehicle could be recharged while being transported in the car .
- the range of the vehicle could be enlarged by mounting solar cells on the outside of the frame tube.
- Figs . 1 and 2 are a schematic side view and a schematic plan view respectively of a first embodiment of the vehicle according to the invention.
- Figs. 3 and 4 are views corresponding with Fig. 1 of a second embodiment of the vehicle according to the invention.
- Fig. 5 is a schematic side view of a third embodiment of the vehicle according to the invention.
- Fig. 6 is a larger-scale sectional view along line
- Figs . 1 and 2 show the vehicle according to the invention, which comprises a frame in the form of a single, arched tube 1, a circular arc in this case.
- Said tube 1 has a large diameter, for example of more than 10 cm, and it may be made of a strong plastic or other light-weight material which possesses the right properties, so that a frame is provided which on the one hand can be produced in a simple and inexpensive manner, and which on the other hand can be self-supporting and does not require additional stiffening for supporting the weight of a person and possible luggage.
- Wheels are supported in bearings at the ends of tube 1 of the frame, with one front wheel 2 and two rear wheels 3 being provided in this case.
- Front wheel 2 is positioned in the centre plane of the tube 1, whilst rear wheels 3 are positioned in line with each other on either side of tube 1, being connected by means of an axle 4.
- the diameter of wheels 2, 3 can be selected at will, in the illustrated embodiment the wheels are relatively small, in order to keep the vehicle compact.
- Wheels 2, 3 may be provided with pneumatic tyres or with massive tyres or the like, which may or may not spring.
- a schematically indicated electric motor 5 for driving the vehicle.
- Said electric motor 5 is fed by a battery 6, which may be designed to have an adequate range of for example 15 - 50 km.
- a connecting terminal 7 may be provided on the outside of tube 1 for recharging battery 6 , which terminal can be connected to a recharging apparatus.
- the vehicle itself may also be provided with a recharging apparatus, of course, so that connecting terminal 7 may be intended for connection to the electricity grid. Since the vehicle is highly suitable for being transported in the boot of a car, it is also possible to fit a car with a connecting terminal in the boot, so that the battery 6 of the vehicle can be recharged while being transported in the boot of the car.
- Solar cells may be fitted to the outside of tube 1 of the frame for supplying electric energy to battery 6.
- Vehicle wheel 2 is steerable, to which end an axle
- a saddle 12 provides a seat relatively close to the ground for the driver of the vehicle, so that the driver can easily reach the ground with his feet when the vehicle is stopped.
- the positions of saddle 12, handlebars 10 and footrests 11 can be adapted to each other to provide a reasonably comfortable seating position.
- a partition 13 may be provided, for example near the transverse centre of frame tube 1, for example for the purpose of providing access to the interior of tube 1, in which various parts, for example the parts of the electric drive, may be present.
- the parts of tube 1 are interconnected on either side of said partition 13, via a horizontal hinge 14.
- Said hinge 14 may be present on the upper side or on the underside of tube 1. If hinge 14 is present on the underside, it is possible to connect the tube parts present on either side of the partition 13 by spring means, and possibly by shock-absorbing means, so that partition 13 can be utilized for the purpose of spring- supporting the frame of the vehicle.
- Figs . 3 and 4 show an embodiment wherein curved tube 1 comprises a straight central portion 15. Said central portion 15 may be used for adapting the geometry of the vehicle, whilst it may also provide additional storage room in frame tube 1. All kinds of other variations as regards the shape of tube 1 of the frame are possible, of course.
- the frame of said vehicle is made of a light metal, such as aluminium, titanium or the like.
- two tubes 16 extending side by side and being connected, for example by welding, are used, which tubes are curved in the shape of an upside-down arc and which comprise a partition 13 at the location of saddle 12, so that tube portions 16' and 16'' are formed.
- Said tube portions are connected by a horizontal transverse hinge 14, in such a manner that tube portions 16' and 16'' of the frame can be folded together for transport and storage of the vehicle .
- Due to the arched shape of the tubes 16 of the frame a certain amount of spring is obtained in a simple manner, whilst furthermore spring arrangements may be provided at the location of partition 13 or under saddle 12.
- a single steering column tube 17 is welded to the frame, near the lower part of the front end thereof, which tube 17 rotatably supports a front fork with a single front wheel 2 and handlebars 10 connected thereto.
- Front wheel 2 and rear wheel 3 both have a very small diameter, in the order of 15 - 30 cm.
- the pneumatic tyres are relatively thick with a view to effecting a certain amount of spring and increasing stability.
- Rear axle 4 with the single rear wheel 3 present thereon is supported in bearings in the lower part of the rear end of the frame.
- electric motor 5 which is connected to a toothed wheel of rear axle 4 via a transmission element, such as a toothed belt 19.
- the battery (or batteries) 6 for the power supply of the electric motor 5 are preferably flat and accommodated in a hollow space of a luggage carrier 20, an additional battery may be placed on said luggage carrier in order to increase the range.
- a housing 21 may be fitted round electric motor 5 and the parts that co-operate therewith, which housing may also be provided with a support 22 for the driver's feet. Thus, no extra parts are required for said support, thus saving additional weight. Due to the small wheels 2, 3 and the low position of the driving means 5, 6 which is thus made possible, a very low centre of gravity is achieved. Housing 21 may be provided on the front side with a recess for partially receiving the front wheel 2 when the vehicle is being folded.
- the present invention provides a simple, strong, small and light-weight vehicle, which is inexpensive to produce.
- the centre of gravity of the vehicle can be kept low, so that the vehicle will have good driving characteristics. Due to its small size and low weight, the vehicle can be taken along in other means of transport which are used for larger distances, such as cars, buses or trains, so that an optimum combination of means of transport can be provided.
- the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as shown in the drawing, which can be varied in several ways within the scope of the invention.
- a handle may be formed on the upper side of the frame tube for easy lifting and carrying of the vehicle.
- a weather protection which is for example stored in the frame tube and which can be unfolded or the like as the need arises.
- all kinds of accessories which are prescribed by law will be provided, of course .
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP98944350A EP1030801A1 (en) | 1997-09-25 | 1998-09-24 | Electric vehicle |
AU91908/98A AU9190898A (en) | 1997-09-25 | 1998-09-24 | Electrical vehicle |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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NL1007115A NL1007115C2 (en) | 1997-09-25 | 1997-09-25 | Means of transport. |
NL1007115 | 1997-09-25 |
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WO1999015394A1 true WO1999015394A1 (en) | 1999-04-01 |
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PCT/NL1998/000554 WO1999015394A1 (en) | 1997-09-25 | 1998-09-24 | Electrical vehicle |
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EP (1) | EP1030801A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU9190898A (en) |
NL (1) | NL1007115C2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999015394A1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2010007516A1 (en) * | 2008-07-17 | 2010-01-21 | Projectgarlic Limited | Cycle |
RU2452649C1 (en) * | 2011-02-17 | 2012-06-10 | Андрей Андреевич Захаров | Bicycle frame |
WO2017043978A1 (en) * | 2015-09-09 | 2017-03-16 | Levicle Limited | Improvements in and relating to personal transportation devices |
Citations (7)
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US4871042A (en) * | 1988-09-01 | 1989-10-03 | Hsu Chi Chu | Electric bicycle |
US5029666A (en) * | 1988-09-27 | 1991-07-09 | Viscardo Baldoni | Collapsible motorcycle |
EP0570653A1 (en) * | 1992-05-18 | 1993-11-24 | Roberto Piazzi | Motor vehicle for golf foreseen its size reduction |
DE4443014A1 (en) * | 1993-12-03 | 1995-06-08 | Rainer Gohr | Auxiliary electric drive for pedal cycle |
FR2736876A1 (en) * | 1995-04-10 | 1997-01-24 | Honda Motor Co Ltd | MOTORIZED TROLLEY |
DE19533111A1 (en) * | 1995-05-19 | 1997-03-13 | Ind Tech Res Inst | Composite bicycle frame assembly in sections |
WO1997027098A1 (en) * | 1996-01-24 | 1997-07-31 | Hans Schauff, Fahrradfabrik | Integral bicycle tubular frame |
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FR2727377B1 (en) * | 1994-10-03 | 1997-05-09 | Design Performance | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING TWO SCOOTERS FOR THE REALIZATION OF A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE REALIZED ACCORDING TO THIS PROCESS |
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- 1997-09-25 NL NL1007115A patent/NL1007115C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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- 1998-09-24 WO PCT/NL1998/000554 patent/WO1999015394A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1998-09-24 AU AU91908/98A patent/AU9190898A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-09-24 EP EP98944350A patent/EP1030801A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4871042A (en) * | 1988-09-01 | 1989-10-03 | Hsu Chi Chu | Electric bicycle |
US5029666A (en) * | 1988-09-27 | 1991-07-09 | Viscardo Baldoni | Collapsible motorcycle |
EP0570653A1 (en) * | 1992-05-18 | 1993-11-24 | Roberto Piazzi | Motor vehicle for golf foreseen its size reduction |
DE4443014A1 (en) * | 1993-12-03 | 1995-06-08 | Rainer Gohr | Auxiliary electric drive for pedal cycle |
FR2736876A1 (en) * | 1995-04-10 | 1997-01-24 | Honda Motor Co Ltd | MOTORIZED TROLLEY |
DE19533111A1 (en) * | 1995-05-19 | 1997-03-13 | Ind Tech Res Inst | Composite bicycle frame assembly in sections |
WO1997027098A1 (en) * | 1996-01-24 | 1997-07-31 | Hans Schauff, Fahrradfabrik | Integral bicycle tubular frame |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2010007516A1 (en) * | 2008-07-17 | 2010-01-21 | Projectgarlic Limited | Cycle |
EP2628673A1 (en) * | 2008-07-17 | 2013-08-21 | Projectgarlic Limited | Collapsible cycle |
EA020895B1 (en) * | 2008-07-17 | 2015-02-27 | Проджектгарлик Лимитед | Collapsible cycle |
RU2452649C1 (en) * | 2011-02-17 | 2012-06-10 | Андрей Андреевич Захаров | Bicycle frame |
WO2017043978A1 (en) * | 2015-09-09 | 2017-03-16 | Levicle Limited | Improvements in and relating to personal transportation devices |
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AU9190898A (en) | 1999-04-12 |
EP1030801A1 (en) | 2000-08-30 |
NL1007115C2 (en) | 1999-03-26 |
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