WO2005032926A2 - Vehicle balancing device - Google Patents

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WO2005032926A2
WO2005032926A2 PCT/SI2004/000034 SI2004000034W WO2005032926A2 WO 2005032926 A2 WO2005032926 A2 WO 2005032926A2 SI 2004000034 W SI2004000034 W SI 2004000034W WO 2005032926 A2 WO2005032926 A2 WO 2005032926A2
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balancing device
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Kajetan Bajt
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H1/00—Supports or stands forming part of or attached to cycles
    • B62H1/10—Supports or stands forming part of or attached to cycles involving means providing for a stabilised ride
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B62J45/40—Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof
    • B62J45/41—Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof characterised by the type of sensor
    • B62J45/415—Inclination sensors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B39/00—Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude
    • B63B39/02—Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses

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  • This invention is a device to ensure the balanced position or equilibrium of a vehicle. It is fitted on a one- or two-wheel vehicle such as a monocycle, bicycle, motorcycle and scooter or sailing vessel, thus permitting a larger load to be placed on the vehicle or vessel so that it is in equilibrium when necessary.
  • This invention belongs to international patent classification class B62D 51/100.
  • the technical problem that this submitted invention successfully solves is automatic balancing of the level or balanced position of a vehicle or vessel, thus facilitating its more extensive application or simpler utilization.
  • In familiar solutions to this technical problem vehicles use or rely on leg supports, stands or small wheels (stabilizers) and the skill of the driver, who has to step on the ground when the vehicle is stationary. For sailing craft this requires the skill of distributing the load in order to achieve equilibrium.
  • This vehicle balancing device removes the deficiencies of existing solutions, thus permitting the even balance of a bicycle, motorcycle or scooter without having to get off when stopping.
  • the balancing device controls the position of the cycle seat, thereby balancing the cyclist, who is the largest load on the vehicle. The cyclist does not have to dismount when he stops. Consequentially, this permits every two- wheel vehicle to be fitted with a cab, which was not feasible until now.
  • the vehicle balancing device can control the position of the engine and the motorist too (as on a bicycle), and for electric motorcycles and scooters the position of the battery.
  • FIG. 1 Diagram showing the vehicle balancing device for universal application on vehicles and sailing craft;
  • Figure 2 Vehicle balancing device fitted on the frame of a bicycle seat viewed from the side;
  • Figure 3 Vehicle balancing device fitted on the frame of a bicycle seat viewed from behind.
  • the vehicle balancing device is shown in Figures 1 , 2 and 3.
  • the sensor (1) for tilt alteration or tilt speed is fitted on the vehicle or sailing craft in a position where measuring is simplest and determines the position of the vehicle.
  • any changes in tilt are conveyed to the control unit (2), which with the aid of an electromechanical transmission device (3) shifts the load (4) so that the vehicle or vessel is in equilibrium.
  • the vehicle balancing device retains the load in this position.
  • the information loop operates automatically, therefore mass (4) is always positioned so that the vehicle is in equilibrium.

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Abstract

The invention is a device to ensure the balanced position or equilibrium of a vehicle and can be fitted on any one- or two-wheel vehicle or sailing vessel. It maintains the vehicle or vessel equilibrium through the controlled distribution of a larger load. The vehicle balancing device has a sensor (1) for tilt alteration mounted on a suitable place. Via a control unit (2) is activated an electromechanical device (3) that maintains the controlled load (4) in equilibrium.

Description

VEHICLE BALANCING DEVICE
This invention is a device to ensure the balanced position or equilibrium of a vehicle. It is fitted on a one- or two-wheel vehicle such as a monocycle, bicycle, motorcycle and scooter or sailing vessel, thus permitting a larger load to be placed on the vehicle or vessel so that it is in equilibrium when necessary. This invention belongs to international patent classification class B62D 51/100. The technical problem that this submitted invention successfully solves is automatic balancing of the level or balanced position of a vehicle or vessel, thus facilitating its more extensive application or simpler utilization. In familiar solutions to this technical problem vehicles use or rely on leg supports, stands or small wheels (stabilizers) and the skill of the driver, who has to step on the ground when the vehicle is stationary. For sailing craft this requires the skill of distributing the load in order to achieve equilibrium. This vehicle balancing device removes the deficiencies of existing solutions, thus permitting the even balance of a bicycle, motorcycle or scooter without having to get off when stopping. In two-wheel vehicles the balancing device controls the position of the cycle seat, thereby balancing the cyclist, who is the largest load on the vehicle. The cyclist does not have to dismount when he stops. Consequentially, this permits every two- wheel vehicle to be fitted with a cab, which was not feasible until now. For motorcycles and scooters the vehicle balancing device can control the position of the engine and the motorist too (as on a bicycle), and for electric motorcycles and scooters the position of the battery. With the aid of this vehicle balancing device all types of vehicles: monocycles, bicycles, scooters, mopeds and motorcycles, can become covered vehicles with a cab and substitute three- or four-wheel vehicles. This invention will be described in more detail using an actual example and figures as follows: Figure 1 Diagram showing the vehicle balancing device for universal application on vehicles and sailing craft; Figure 2 Vehicle balancing device fitted on the frame of a bicycle seat viewed from the side; Figure 3 Vehicle balancing device fitted on the frame of a bicycle seat viewed from behind. The vehicle balancing device is shown in Figures 1 , 2 and 3. The sensor (1) for tilt alteration or tilt speed is fitted on the vehicle or sailing craft in a position where measuring is simplest and determines the position of the vehicle. Any changes in tilt are conveyed to the control unit (2), which with the aid of an electromechanical transmission device (3) shifts the load (4) so that the vehicle or vessel is in equilibrium. Once the sensor (1) detects this position, the vehicle balancing device retains the load in this position. The information loop operates automatically, therefore mass (4) is always positioned so that the vehicle is in equilibrium. The advantages of the vehicle balancing device are demonstrated in the fact that it is no longer necessary to support the bicycle, motorcycle or scooter when it comes to a halt or is moving very slowly. Therefore all two- wheel vehicles with balancing equipment can be fitted with a closed cab. For sailing craft this advantage is evident especially when passengers are moving about on them. Because of the built-in vehicle balancing device these are kept level in equilibrium.

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PATENT CLAIM
1. The vehicle balancing device, which is fitted in the existing construction of the vehicle or vessel characterised by a sensor (1 ) for tilt alteration or tilt speed via a control unit (2) that activates an electromechanical device (3), which brings the controlled load (4) into a state of equilibrium.
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EP3208183A1 (en) * 2016-02-22 2017-08-23 Iris-Sabine Längstädtler Saddle bearing device
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US11260905B2 (en) 2015-10-10 2022-03-01 Hangzhou Chic Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Human-machine interaction vehicle

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CN104139837A (en) * 2014-07-31 2014-11-12 北京中天油石油天然气科技有限公司 Tilt measuring type following sea piston hull self-balancing device
CN104149946A (en) * 2014-07-31 2014-11-19 北京中天油石油天然气科技有限公司 Gravity pendulum ball type following-sea piston hull self-balancing device
US11260905B2 (en) 2015-10-10 2022-03-01 Hangzhou Chic Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Human-machine interaction vehicle
EP3208183A1 (en) * 2016-02-22 2017-08-23 Iris-Sabine Längstädtler Saddle bearing device
US10144478B2 (en) 2016-11-25 2018-12-04 Hangzhou Chic Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Pressure control steering

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