公开(公告)号：US20120055720A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：US13292398

申请日：2011-11-09

申请人： Chih-Chen JUAN

发明人： Chih-Chen JUAN

IPC分类号： B60K8/00

CPC分类号： B60K6/00 ,  B62M1/10

摘要： An auxiliary power device of a bicycle includes a driving member and a base member provided at a first section and a second section of the bicycle respectively. The first section and the second section are two parts of the bicycle, which has a relative motion therebetween in cycling. An input member is provided to the base member to be driven by the driving member when the first section moves relative to the second section. The input member turns a power storage member to store a power. A control member is provided for manipulation to release the power stored in the power storage member for moving the bicycle forward.

摘要翻译： 自行车的辅助动力装置包括分别设置在自行车的第一部分和第二部分的驱动部件和基部部件。 第一部分和第二部分是自行车的两个部分，其在循环中具有相对运动。 当第一部分相对于第二部分移动时，输入部件被提供到基部部件以由驱动部件驱动。 输入构件转动蓄电构件以存储电力。 提供控制构件用于操纵以释放存储在蓄电构件中的用于向前移动自行车的动力。

公开(公告)号：US20110115188A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12619719

申请日：2009-11-17

申请人： Fu-She Jan

发明人： Fu-She Jan

IPC分类号： B62M1/10

CPC分类号： B62M1/10

摘要： A bicycle driving assistance device includes a crank having two pedals and a first chainwheel unit is connected to the crank and a gear box which has its input shaft connected to a first chainwheel unit. A one-direction bearing is connected to the input shaft so as to rotate in the direction to store energy. A vortex spring is connected between the input shaft and the case to which a first gear of the gear box is connected. An output shaft of the gear box outputs the energy to the rear chainwheel unit via the second chainwheel unit to move the rear wheel of the bicycle. The rear chainwheel unit and the crank are separated by a one-direction bearing. When the force applied to the pedals is less than the energy stored in the vortex spring, the energy is released to assist the rider to move the bicycle.

摘要翻译： 自行车驾驶辅助装置包括具有两个踏板的曲柄，并且第一链轮单元连接到曲柄，齿轮箱的输入轴连接到第一链轮单元。 单向轴承连接到输入轴，以便沿储存能量的方向旋转。 涡旋弹簧连接在输入轴与齿轮箱的第一齿轮连接的壳体之间。 齿轮箱的输出轴通过第二链轮单元将能量输出到后链轮单元，以移动自行车的后轮。 后链轮单元和曲柄由单向轴承分开。 当施加到踏板的力小于存储在涡流弹簧中的能量时，释放能量以帮助骑手移动自行车。

公开(公告)号：US07850577B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US12535000

申请日：2009-08-04

申请人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  Andy Baker

发明人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  Andy Baker

IPC分类号： A63B21/00 ,  A63B69/16

CPC分类号： B62M1/10 ,  A63B21/157 ,  A63B21/225 ,  A63B22/0605 ,  A63B2022/0658 ,  A63B2225/09 ,  F16D7/025 ,  F16D41/24

摘要： A clutch mechanism may be positioned in engagement with a slave sprocket of a drive train and a hub of a flywheel to create a frictional engagement between the sprocket and the hub, and to establish a break-free force threshold. When the drive train is actuated in the forward direction, the slave sprocket and the hub may move together, and when the drive train is actuated in the rearward direction under the influence of a force greater than the break-free force threshold, the clutch mechanism may slip between the slave sprocket and the hub, allowing the slave sprocket and the flywheel to move independently of one another. The clutch mechanism may also include a spring tensioner whereby the break-free force may be adjusted.

摘要翻译： 离合器机构可以定位成与传动系的从动链轮和飞轮的轮毂接合，以在链轮和轮毂之间产生摩擦接合，并且建立无破坏力的阈值。 当传动系向前方驱动时，从动链轮和轮毂可以一起移动，并且当驱动系在大于无断裂力阈值的力的作用下在向后方向上致动时，离合器机构 可能在从动链轮和轮毂之间滑动，允许从动链轮和飞轮彼此独立地移动。 离合器机构还可以包括弹簧张紧器，从而可以调节破碎力。

公开(公告)号：US20100219006A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12408208

申请日：2009-03-20

申请人： Chih-Chen JUAN

发明人： Chih-Chen JUAN

IPC分类号： B60K8/00

CPC分类号： B62M1/10

摘要： An auxiliary power device of a bicycle includes a driving member and a base member provided at a first section and a second section of the bicycle respectively. The first section and the second section are two parts of the bicycle, which has a relative motion therebetween in cycling. An input member is provided to the base member to be driven by the driving member when the first section moves relative to the second section. The input member turns a power storage member to store a power. A control member is provided for manipulation to release the power stored in the power storage member for moving the bicycle forward.

摘要翻译： 自行车的辅助动力装置包括分别设置在自行车的第一部分和第二部分的驱动部件和基部部件。 第一部分和第二部分是自行车的两个部分，其在循环中具有相对运动。 当第一部分相对于第二部分移动时，输入部件被提供到基部部件以由驱动部件驱动。 输入构件转动蓄电构件以存储电力。 提供控制构件用于操纵以释放存储在蓄电构件中的用于向前移动自行车的动力。

公开(公告)号：US07597337B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-06

申请号：US11967491

申请日：2007-12-31

申请人： Hannah Murnen ,  Augusta Niles ,  Nathan Sigworth ,  Deborah Sperling

发明人： Hannah Murnen ,  Augusta Niles ,  Nathan Sigworth ,  Deborah Sperling

IPC分类号： B62M1/10

CPC分类号： B62H7/00 ,  B62H1/10 ,  B62M1/10

摘要： This invention provides a stabilizing system and method for two-wheeled vehicles (typically small, human-powered bicycles) that affords the rider no restriction on the full range of movements (banks, leans, etc.) common to bicycles, but that provides greater stability during turns and other maneuvers so that an unintentional bank or tilt (potentially causing a fall) is less likely, even at relatively slow speeds and startup. A rotating mass of predetermined mass-value and radial mass-distribution is provided coaxially with the front axle. The mass is supported on bearings so as to freewheel with respect to the rotation of the front wheel. As such it can be induced to spin significantly faster than the front wheel thereby generating a gyroscopic effect at the front wheel about the axle. This gyroscopic effect influences the steering of the wheel by the rider. Due to precession, the wheel tends to follow any excessive bank by the bicycle, ensuring that the rider can “steer-out-of” an unintended tilt or bank. Likewise, the gyroscopic effect limits the rider's ability to execute excessive steering, thereby preventing jackknife movements.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于两轮车辆（通常是小型人力自行车）的稳定系统和方法，其提供骑乘者对自行车共同的全部运动范围（银行，倾斜度等）没有限制，但是提供更大的 在转弯和其他操纵期间的稳定性，使得无意的银行或倾斜（潜在地导致下降）不太可能，即使在相对较慢的速度和启动。 具有预定质量和径向质量分布的旋转质量体与前轴同轴地设置。 质量体支撑在轴承上，以便相对于前轮的旋转而自由转动。 因此，可以感觉到比前轮显着更快地旋转，从而在前轮围绕轴产生陀螺效应。 这种陀螺效应影响车手的转向。 由于进动，车轮倾向于跟随任何过度的自行车的银行，确保骑手可以“转向”一个意想不到的倾斜或银行。 同样，陀螺效应限制了骑手执行过度转向的能力，从而防止了折刀的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07569001B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US09803630

申请日：2001-03-09

申请人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  Andy Baker

发明人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  Andy Baker

IPC分类号： A63B21/00 ,  A63B69/16

CPC分类号： B62M1/10 ,  A63B21/157 ,  A63B21/225 ,  A63B22/0605 ,  A63B2022/0658 ,  A63B2225/09 ,  F16D7/025 ,  F16D41/24

摘要： An exercise bicycle including a frame having a seat and handlebars, a high-inertia flywheel having a hub at a center of rotation, the flywheel being rotatably supported on the frame at the hub, and a drive train including a drive sprocket, a crank arm attached to and extending from the drive sprocket, and a pedal attached to the crank arm, the drive train being rotatably supported by the frame. The drive train also includes a slave sprocket fixed to the flywheel at the hub, with the drive and slave sprockets connected in a direct-drive relationship, the drive train driveable in a forward and rearward directions to cause the flywheel to rotate. A clutch mechanism is positioned in engagement with the slave sprocket and the hub to create a frictional engagement between the sprocket and the hub, and to establish a break-free force threshold. When the drive train is actuated in the forward direction, the slave sprocket and the hub move together, and when the drive train is actuated in the rearward direction under the influence of a force greater than the break-free force threshold, the clutch mechanism slips between the slave sprocket and the hub, allowing the slave sprocket and the flywheel to move independently of one another. The clutch mechanism including a spring tensioner whereby the break-free force may be adjusted.

公开(公告)号：US07488275B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US10093326

申请日：2002-03-06

申请人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  William A. Baker

发明人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  William A. Baker

IPC分类号： A63B21/60 ,  A63B69/16

CPC分类号： A63B22/0605 ,  A63B21/157 ,  A63B21/225 ,  A63B2022/0658 ,  A63B2225/09 ,  A63B2225/093 ,  B62M1/10 ,  F16D7/025 ,  F16D41/24

摘要： An exercise bicycle including a frame having a seat and handlebars, a high-inertia flywheel having a hub at a center of rotation, the flywheel being rotatably supported on the frame at the hub, and a drive train including a drive sprocket, a crank arm attached to and extending from the drive sprocket, and a pedal attached to the crank arm, the drive train being rotatably supported by the frame. The drive train also includes a slave sprocket fixed to the flywheel at the hub, with the drive and slave sprockets connected in a direct-drive relationship, the drive train driveable in a forward and rearward directions to cause the flywheel to rotate. A clutch mechanism is positioned in engagement with the slave sprocket and the hub to create a frictional engagement between the sprocket and the hub, and to establish a break-free force threshold. When the drive train is actuated in the forward direction, the slave sprocket and the hub move together, and when the drive train is actuated in the rearward direction under the influence of a force greater than the break-free force threshold, the clutch mechanism slips between the slave sprocket and the hub, allowing the slave sprocket and the flywheel to move independently of one another. The clutch mechanism including a spring tensioner whereby the break-free force may be adjusted.

公开(公告)号：US07413530B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11137095

申请日：2005-05-24

申请人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  Andy Baker

发明人： Patrick Warner ,  Michael H. Harding ,  Mu-Chuan Wu ,  Andy Baker

IPC分类号： A63B69/16

CPC分类号： B62M1/10 ,  A63B21/157 ,  A63B21/225 ,  A63B22/0605 ,  A63B2022/0658 ,  A63B2225/09 ,  F16D7/025 ,  F16D41/24

摘要： An exercise bicycle including a frame having a seat and handlebars, a high-inertia flywheel having a hub at a center of rotation, the flywheel being rotatably supported on the frame at the hub, and a drive train including a drive sprocket, a crank arm attached to and extending from the drive sprocket, and a pedal attached to the crank arm, the drive train being rotatably supported by the frame. The drive train also includes a slave sprocket fixed to the flywheel at the hub, with the drive and slave sprockets connected in a direct-drive relationship, the drive train driveable in a forward and rearward directions to cause the flywheel to rotate. A clutch mechanism is positioned in engagement with the slave sprocket and the hub to create a frictional engagement between the sprocket and the hub, and to establish a break-free force threshold. When the drive train is actuated in the forward direction, the slave sprocket and the hub move together, and when the drive train is actuated in the rearward direction under the influence of a force greater than the break-free force threshold, the clutch mechanism slips between the slave sprocket and the hub, allowing the slave sprocket and the flywheel to move independently of one another. The clutch mechanism including a spring tensioner whereby the break-free force may be adjusted.

摘要翻译： 一种包括具有座椅和车把的框架的运动自行车，具有在旋转中心的轮毂的高惯量飞轮，所述飞轮可旋转地支撑在轮毂上的框架上，以及传动系，其包括驱动链轮，曲柄臂 附接到驱动链轮并从驱动链轮延伸，以及附接到曲柄臂的踏板，传动系由框架可旋转地支撑。 传动系统还包括固定在轮毂上的飞轮的从动链轮，其中驱动链轮和从动链轮以直接驱动关系连接，传动系可在前后方向上驱动以使飞轮旋转。 离合器机构被定位成与从动链轮和轮毂接合以在链轮和轮毂之间形成摩擦接合，并且建立无破坏力的阈值。 当传动系向前方驱动时，从动链轮和轮毂一起移动，当传动系在大于无断裂力阈值的力的影响下沿向后方向致动时，离合器机构滑动 在从动链轮和轮毂之间，允许从动链轮和飞轮彼此独立地移动。 离合器机构包括弹簧张紧器，从而可以调节破碎力。

公开(公告)号：US07314225B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-01

申请号：US11170993

申请日：2005-06-30

申请人： Hannah Murnen ,  Augusta Niles ,  Nathan Sigworth ,  Deborah Sperling

发明人： Hannah Murnen ,  Augusta Niles ,  Nathan Sigworth ,  Deborah Sperling

IPC分类号： B62M1/10

CPC分类号： B62H7/00 ,  B62H1/10 ,  B62M1/10

摘要： This invention provides a stabilizing system and method for two-wheeled vehicles (typically small, human-powered bicycles) that affords the rider no restriction on the full range of movements (banks, leans, etc.) common to bicycles, but that provides greater stability during turns and other maneuvers so that an unintentional bank or tilt (potentially causing a fall) is less likely, even at relatively slow speeds and startup. A rotating mass of predetermined mass-value and radial mass-distribution is provided coaxially with the front axle. The mass is supported on bearings so as to freewheel with respect to the rotation of the front wheel. As such it can be induced to spin significantly faster than the front wheel thereby generating a gyroscopic effect at the front wheel about the axle. This gyroscopic effect influences the steering of the wheel by the rider. Due to precession, the wheel tends to follow any excessive bank by the bicycle, ensuring that the rider can “steer-out-of” an unintended tilt or bank. Likewise, the gyroscopic effect limits the rider's ability to execute excessive steering, thereby preventing jackknife movements.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于两轮车辆（通常是小型人力自行车）的稳定系统和方法，其提供骑乘者对自行车共同的全部运动范围（银行，倾斜度等）没有限制，但是提供更大的 在转弯和其他操纵期间的稳定性，使得无意的银行或倾斜（潜在地导致下降）不太可能，即使在相对较慢的速度和启动。 具有预定质量和径向质量分布的旋转质量体与前轴同轴地设置。 质量体支撑在轴承上，以便相对于前轮的旋转而自由转动。 因此，可以感觉到比前轮显着更快地旋转，从而在前轮围绕轴产生陀螺效应。 这种陀螺效应影响车手的转向。 由于进动，车轮倾向于跟随任何过度的自行车的银行，确保骑手可以“转向”一个意想不到的倾斜或银行。 同样，陀螺效应限制了骑手执行过度转向的能力，从而防止了折刀的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20050248321A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US10961711

申请日：2004-10-07

申请人： Benrong Liu ,  Chunyuan Zhou ,  Ping Liu ,  Jie Zhou

发明人： Benrong Liu ,  Chunyuan Zhou ,  Ping Liu ,  Jie Zhou

IPC分类号： B60K6/30 ,  B62M1/10 ,  F03G7/10 ,  H02K7/02 ,  B60K6/00

CPC分类号： B62M1/10

摘要： A flywheel energy storage system includes a driving wheel rotatable relative to a first axis; an electric motor for driving the driving wheel; an electric generator; a driven wheel adapted to drive the electric generator; a flywheel rotatable relative to a second axis parallel to the first axis; a clutch assembly for engagement or disengagement of the flywheel and the driven wheel; and a transmission gear train assembly engagingly interposed between the flywheel and the driving wheel adapted for conveying kinetic energy from the driving wheel to the flywheel. The transmission gear assembly is provided for allowing the flywheel driven by a low-powered electric motor to drive a high-powered electric generator.

摘要翻译： 飞轮储能系统包括可相对于第一轴线旋转的驱动轮; 用于驱动所述驱动轮的电动马达; 发电机; 用于驱动发电机的从动轮; 可相对于平行于所述第一轴线的第二轴线旋转的飞轮; 用于使飞轮和从动轮接合或分离的离合器组件; 以及传动齿轮系组件，其接合地插入在所述飞轮和所述驱动轮之间，适于将动能从所述驱动轮传递到所述飞轮。 传动齿轮组件用于允许由低功率电动机驱动的飞轮驱动大功率发电机。