56results about "Unicycles" patented technology

A modular electric wheel assembly. The assembly including a motor with a rotor in a rotary union with a stator. The motor of the brushless DC type and including a circular rotor rotating about a central axis and including a central hollow axle. The hollow axle configured for coupling with a removable energy source and / or an external energy source and including attachment structures for a plurality of attachments to enable riding by a user or configuration within a parent vehicle such as a bicycle or moped, or use as another machine type, such as a power tool or power generation machine. The rotor configured with a quick-change mechanism through a first ring configured to accept a plurality of removable wheel types and rotatable attachments, enabling a user to select a variety of unique wheel / tire types and configurations for a variety of applications.

The invention relates to an electric motor-driven vehicle (10), in particular an electric motor-driven one- or two-wheeler (12), having a frame (18), wherein a display unit (36) for the interaction of a driver with the electric motor-driven vehicle (10) is provided in a surface (40) of the frame (18). It is proposed that a surface (38) of the display unit (36) be integrated flush into the surface (40) of the frame (18) in such a way that a plane is formed by means of an intermediate layer (66) arranged between the display unit (36) and the frame (18).

The disclosure allows an occupant to control a vehicle as needed for the vehicle that automatically moves to a destination. An inverted pendulum type vehicle that travels while balancing an inverted pendulum type body includes: an operation input part that receives a driving operation of its own vehicle by a weight shift of an occupant; and a movement control part that causes the own vehicle to start automatic movement on a predetermined route at a predetermined time. The movement control part allows the own vehicle to deviate from the predetermined route and travel in a second direction when a weight shift greater than a threshold value is performed in the second direction other than a traveling direction related to the predetermined route during execution of the automatic movement.

A pedal-assisted bicycle, or ebike, comprising means for the auxiliary thrust of the motor (15), powered by a main battery (14), connected to a central movement (16) which acts mechanically on the movement mechanisms of the wheels (12, 13) in collaboration with the thrust of pedals (20, 21) rotatably mounted on cranks (18, 19) in which said pedals (20, 21) comprise, each internally, pairs of current generators (24, 25, 24', 25') capable of supplying electric energy to the main battery (14) through cables (38, 39 and 38', 39') and rotating circular electric joints (37, 37') placed on the pedals, to a rotating electric joint (43) placed in correspondence with said central movement (16), connected, through electric cables (44, 45), to the electric components main components of the ebike, said components being configured to provide the main battery (14) of the ebike itself with an electric energy supply during pedaling, contributing to maintaining its charge level.

A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each having a concave front footpad configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. The concave front footpad has a rider detection sensor in the form of a membrane switch conforming to the shape of the footpad (e.g., facilitated by one or more slots formed in the membrane switch). A motor assembly drives the vehicle in response to board orientation and rider detection information.

An electric vehicle is disclosed having a frame; at least one wheel assembly; a hub motor corresponding to each wheel assembly, each hub motor including: a stator disposed concentrically within the ground-contacting element, and an axle portion formed as a single piece having a central shaft extending axially from a mandrel fixed concentrically within the stator, the mandrel having an outer diameter larger than the central shaft, an outer surface of the mandrel in direct contact with the stator, the central shaft and the mandrel comprising material having a thermal conductivity higher than a thermal conductivity of the stator; wherein the axle portion of each hub motor is in thermal communication with the frame, and the mandrel is connected to the central shaft by a plurality of radial connectors unitary with the mandrel and the central shaft. The electric vehicle may be an electric scooter, electric bicycle or a self-balancing vehicle.

The self-propelled unicycle may include a suspension system configured to damp vertical movement of the board relative to the axle of the central wheel assembly when the vehicle encounters obstacles and bumps on the riding surface. Exemplary suspension systems include shock absorbers, rockers, push rods, bell cranks, and / or swing arms connecting the axle to the board. The suspension system may be located entirely below the foot deck of the vehicle.

This invention relates to the field of bicycles, and more particularly to a unicycle, comprising a transmission mechanism, a telescopic rod, two handlebars, two cranks, and a wheel. The transmission mechanism has a drive shaft and a driven shaft connected to each other. The wheel is fitted onto the driven shaft. The bottom end of the telescopic rod is hinged to the top of the transmission mechanism. The top end of the telescopic rod has a connecting tube. The bottom end of one handlebar is foldably connected to one end of the connecting tube, and the bottom end of the other handlebar is foldably connected to the other end of the connecting tube. The top end of one crank is connected to one end of the drive shaft, and the top end of the other crank is connected to the other end of the drive shaft. Each crank has a foldable pedal at its bottom end. When the unicycle is folded, the handlebars are flipped to both sides of the telescopic rod, the telescopic rod retracts and flips to fit against the side of the wheel that is angled upwards, and the first rotating cylinder rotates to flip the pedal to fit against the wheel.

The invention relates to an electric motor-driven vehicle (10), in particular an electric motor-driven single-or two-wheeled vehicle (12), comprising a frame (18), a display unit (36) for the driver to interact with the electric motor-driven vehicle (10) being arranged in a surface (40) of the frame (18). According to the invention, the surface (38) of the display unit (36) is integrated flush into the surface (40) of the frame (18) such that a plane is formed by means of an intermediate layer (66) arranged between the display unit (36) and the frame (18).

A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle includes a suspension system configured to dampen up-and-down motion of a board relative to the axle of a central wheel assembly when the vehicle encounters obsta

A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each having a concave front footpad configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. The concave front footpad has a rider detection sensor in the form of a membrane switch conforming to the shape of the footpad (e.g., facilitated by one or more slots formed in the membrane switch). A motor assembly drives the vehicle in response to board orientation and rider detection information. The vehicle may have a secondary battery chargeable via a three-pin charging port including an input pin, a ground pin, and an identification pin configured to receive an expected identification signal from an external charging circuit.

The utility model discloses a wheelbarrow frame structure which comprises a lifting rod, a stool, a wheel and pedals, the stool is fixedly installed at the top end of the lifting rod, the wheel is rotationally connected to the inner side of the bottom end of the lifting rod, the pedals are located on the side face of the lifting rod, a blocking mechanism is arranged at the top end of the wheel, the blocking mechanism comprises a baffle, and the baffle is arranged on the bottom end of the lifting rod. The number of the baffles is two, the two baffles are located on the front side and the rear side of the lifting rod respectively, a connecting rod is arranged at the top end of each baffle, a mounting base is arranged at the top end of each connecting rod and welded to the lifting rod, and a threaded rod is arranged on one side of each mounting base; by designing the lifting rod, the stool, the wheel, the pedals and the blocking mechanism, when a rider uses the wheelbarrow on a muddy road surface, dirt brought by tires cannot be splashed to the body of the rider, a strong protection effect is achieved, it is guaranteed that the experience feeling is better when people ride the wheelbarrow, and the whole wheelbarrow is more attractive.

The invention relates to a vehicle (1) for carrying one rider (2), having: a ball (4) rolling on the ground (3); a bearing element (5) unstably supported on the ball (4), on which bearing element the rider (2) stands in a balancing manner during operation of the vehicle (1); a drive assembly (6) supported against the bearing element (5), which drive assembly drives the ball (4); and a controller (7) via which the drive assembly (6) can be controlled in a desired direction of travel in dependence upon the inclination of the bearing element (5) and the direction of inclination of the bearing element (5). In order to create a particularly compact vehicle, according to the invention the drive assembly (6) comprises four omni wheels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d), of which at least two omni wheels (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d) have a tilt angle (ɣa, ɣb, ɣc, ɣd).

A wheel (3) includes a core member (32) consisting of a tubular member (140) formed with a plurality of V-shaped notches (142) on one side thereof, and bent into an annular shape so as to close the notches, and a plurality of free rollers (60) each rotatably fitted on a linear section (120) of the tubular member located between a mutually adjoining pair of the V-shaped notches via a bearing (122) provided with an inner race (124) and an outer race (126), wherein a raised piece (130) is provided for each inner race on another side of the tubular member opposite from the one side as well as a protrusion (138) so as to engage an end surface of the inner race and fixedly secure the inner race to the core member.

An electric vehicle includes a first foot platform and a second foot platform rotatably connected to the first foot platform, each having a foot support surface. A wheel assembly positioned between the first and second foot platforms includes a wheel and a motor positioned within the wheel. A battery assembly supplies power to the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle is configured to transition between an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state, the foot support surfaces are oriented to be respectively stepped on by a user's first foot and second foot, and in the folded state the first and second foot platforms are closer to each other than in the unfolded state. When the electric vehicle is riderless and in the unfolded state on a horizontal ground, one of the first and second foot platforms is closer to the ground than the other to facilitate mounting.

A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle includes a suspension system configured to dampen up-and-down motion of a board relative to the axle of a central wheel assembly when the vehicle encounters obsta

To provide a vehicle control device, a vehicle control method, and a program that can improve the operability of a vehicle.SOLUTION: A vehicle control device according to an embodiment includes: a sensor that detects a tilt of a posture of a user on an own vehicle; and a control unit that causes the own vehicle to travel at a predetermined speed in a tilting direction of the user on the basis of a detection result of the sensor, wherein the control unit continues a traveling state of the own vehicle when a specific operation by the user is received during traveling of the own vehicle by tilting of the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

A vehicle driven by an electric motor, in particular a one-wheeler or two-wheeler driven by an electric motor has a frame. A display unit for interaction of a rider with the vehicle driven by an electric motor is provided in a surface of the frame. A surface of the display unit is integrated flush with the surface of the frame such that a plane is formed by an intermediate layer arranged between the display unit and the frame.

The utility model discloses a wheelbarrow capable of keeping balance during stopping, which comprises a wheel, and a support frame is mounted on a bearing of the wheel; the right end face of the front side of the supporting frame is fixedly connected with a mounting base. A supporting assembly is rotationally connected to the base. The supporting assembly comprises a first supporting rod, a second supporting rod, a transmission rod, a transmission gear, a driven gear and a rotating rod. The first supporting rod is rotationally connected to the mounting base through a rotating shaft, and a sliding groove and a mounting groove are formed in the first supporting rod. The second supporting rod is connected into the sliding groove in a sliding mode. The bottom side of the rotating rod is rotationally connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove, the rotating rod is fixedly sleeved with the driven gear, and the transmission gear is located on the upper side of the driven gear and rotates through meshing between teeth and the driven gear; the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the front side of the transmission gear; through cooperation of the first supporting piece and the second supporting piece, the wheelbarrow can be supported when the wheelbarrow stops, and the wheelbarrow can keep balanced and stable.

Disclosed is an electric vehicle, comprising: a first foot platform (100) and a second foot platform (200) rotationally connected to the first foot platform (100), each of the first foot platform (100) and the second foot platform (200) being provided with a treading surface (101); a wheel assembly (300), which comprises a wheel (310) and an electric motor (320) positioned in the wheel; and a battery assembly (400), which is used for supplying energy to the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle is configured to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state, wherein in the unfolded state, the wheel assembly (300) is positioned between the first foot platform (100) and the second foot platform (200), and the treading surface of the first foot platform (100) and the treading surface of the second foot platform (200) can be respectively stepped on by a first foot and a second foot of a user; and the first foot platform (100) and the second foot platform (200) are closer to each other in the folded state than in the unfolded state. When the electric vehicle is unridden in the unfolded state on the horizontal ground, one of the first foot platform (100) and the second foot platform (200) is closer to the horizontal ground than the other, such that the user can place one foot on the foot platform closer to the horizontal ground first, and then place the other foot on the other foot platform, thereby greatly improving the riding experience when the user gets on the vehicle, and making the getting-on operation convenient.

A drive disk is provided, which is configured to rotate a main wheel by applying frictional force to the main wheel. Each drive disk in the drive disks includes a base portion and a plurality of rollers. The base portion includes a first plate-shaped metal member and a second plate-shaped metal member. The first plate-shaped metal member includes a first central portion and a plurality of first arm portions. The second plate-shaped metal member includes a second central portion and a plurality of second arm portions. Each of the plurality of rollers has a first end and a second end. Each of the plurality of first arm portions includes a first support portion and a second support portion. Each of the plurality of second arm portions includes a third support portion and a fourth support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion are inclined with respect to each other. The third support portion and the fourth support portion are inclined with respect to each other.

A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a suspension system configured to dampen up and down motion of a board relative to the axle of a central wheel assembly when the vehicle encounters obstacles and bumps on a riding surface. Illustrative suspension systems include a shock absorber, a rocker, a pushrod, bell cranks, and / or a swingarm that couple the axle to the board. The suspension system may be disposed completely below a foot deck of the vehicle.

Drive discs (4) arranged on each side of an annular main wheel (5) and configured to rotate the main wheel (5) about a central axis and an annular axis by exerting a frictional force on the main wheel (5), each of the drive discs (4) comprising: a disc-shaped base (20) which is rotatably supported by a frame (3); and a plurality of rollers (21) which are mounted inclined to rotate relative to each other by an outer circumferential part of the base (20) and come into contact with the main wheel (5), wherein the base (20) comprises a first metal sheet element (47) and a second metal sheet element (48), wherein the first metal sheet element (47) comprises a first central part (51) and a plurality of first arm parts (52) which extend radially outwards from the first central part (51), wherein the second metal sheet element (48) comprises a second central part (61) and a plurality of second arm parts (62) which extend radially outwards from the second central part (61), wherein the first central part (51) and the second central part (61) are arranged coaxially with each other, wherein each of the rollers (21) comprises a first end (43A) and a second end (43B) in an axial direction thereof, wherein each of the first arm parts (52) and each of the second arm part (62) carries the first end (43A) of one of the two rollers (21) adjacent to each other and the second end (43B) carries the other of the two rollers (21) adjacent to each other.

A system and method of replacing a worn foot sensor array on a motorized board with a new sensor array. The new sensor array has a laminate structure with multiple sensor fields. An open area is disposed in the laminate structure along a midline. A central slot and diagonal slots extend from the first edge to the open area. Parallel slots extend from the diagonal slots. The slots separate multiple sensor fields. The multiple sensor fields are only interconnected by narrow lead fields. This enables the various sensor fields to move independently and rest against uneven surfaces without buckling, bending, or otherwise stressing the sensors on the sensor fields.

A wheel having rim support structure that affords access to a load connect ion structure within the wheel. The load connection structure may be configured for movement in response of a force. A rotatable mount bracket is provided on the rim support structure and guides relative movement of the load connection structure. Various embodiments are disclosed including internal drive and non-internal drive, roller and gear based driving, access on one or both sides of the wheel device, and other features and embodiments.

The utility model discloses a single-wheel balance car frame and a single-wheel balance car. The single-wheel balance car frame comprises a first shell, a second shell and a fixed connecting piece. The fixed connecting piece comprises a first fixed piece and a second fixed piece; the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are arranged on the balance car in the front-back position in the running direction of the balance car, and when the balance car is in an upright state, the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are arranged on the two sides of the vertical center line of the balance car respectively. The first fixing piece comprises a first lifting rod, the second fixing piece comprises a second lifting rod, and the first lifting rod and the second lifting rod are used for being grabbed by people during carrying. According to the single-wheel balance car frame, on one hand, the fixed connecting piece serves as a fixing structure of the first shell and the second shell to ensure the relative position of the first shell and the second shell, on the other hand, the fixed connecting piece further serves as a lifting handle and a lifting rod of a single-wheel balance car, and a carrier grabs the fixed connecting piece through the hand to complete carrying of the single-wheel balance car.

A system and method of replacing a worn foot sensor array on a motorized board. A new sensor array is provided that is made from a laminate structure. The laminate structure has multiple sensor fields, wherein the multiple sensor fields are disposed symmetrically about a midline. Slots can be formed or cut into the laminate structure, wherein the sensor fields are only interconnected by narrow lead wires. This enables the various sensor fields to move independently and rest against contoured surfaces without buckling, bending, or otherwise stressing the sensors on the sensor fields.

The invention relates to an electric motor-driven vehicle (10), in particular an electric motor-driven one- or two-wheeler (12), having a frame (18), wherein a display unit (36) for the interaction of a driver with the electric motor-driven vehicle (10) is provided in a surface (40) of the frame (18). It is proposed that a surface (38) of the display unit (36) be integrated flush into the surface (40) of the frame (18) in such a way that a plane is formed by means of an intermediate layer (66) arranged between the display unit (36) and the frame (18).