Tandem type hybrid motorcycle

By optimizing the frame structure and placing the range extender and fuel tank under the passenger compartment, the problem of limited space in existing technologies has been solved, resulting in more passenger space and a shorter motorcycle length, thus improving driving comfort and handling performance.

CN223574609UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21CHONGQING ZONGSHEN ENGINE MFG
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520066441.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-13

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Technical Problem

In existing series hybrid motorcycles, the engine and fuel tank are located in a recessed area in the middle of the frame, causing the passenger compartment and battery pack to occupy the central space of the vehicle, resulting in a poor driving experience.

Method used

The range extender is positioned below the passenger compartment, and the fuel tank is installed on the side below the rear wheel. The frame structure is optimized to increase the central space. The engine and ISG motor are arranged on both sides of the frame along the forward direction, and the vehicle controller and battery pack are located in the lower center of the frame.

Benefits of technology

The increased passenger space in the middle of the frame improves driver comfort, makes the motorcycle shorter, enhances handling, and makes it more suitable for urban roads and parking scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of motorcycles, and discloses a tandem type hybrid motorcycle which comprises a front wheel, a rear wheel, a motorcycle frame, a hub motor, a range extender, a range extending controller, an oil tank, a battery pack and a riding box, the rear wheel is connected with the motorcycle frame through a shock absorber, and the motorcycle frame is of a concave structure with the middle portion facing downwards. The range extender is located below the riding box and connected between the frame and the rear wheel. And the control performance and the driving and riding comfort of the vehicle are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of motorcycle, concretely relates to a series connection type hybrid motorcycle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The working principle of the series connection type hybrid motorcycle is that the internal combustion engine drives the generator to generate electric energy, which is then stored in the battery, and when the motorcycle needs power, the battery releases electric energy to supply the hub motor, which is converted into kinetic energy to drive the wheels.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN115285272A discloses a series connection type hybrid motorcycle, which comprises a frame assembly provided with front and rear wheels, a hub motor for driving the rear wheel to rotate, a battery pack for supplying power to the hub motor, an extended range system for supplying power to the battery pack and the hub motor, a fuel tank for supplying fuel to the extended range system, and an intelligent control system, wherein the extended range system comprises an engine and a generator, the extended range system is located at the center of the front and rear wheel track, and the engine and the generator of the extended range system are arranged on both sides of the forward direction of the frame assembly.

[0004] The prior art has the following disadvantages: the engine and the fuel tank are located in the recessed position in the middle of the frame, and the battery pack in the seat box occupies the upper space of the frame above the engine, so that the middle space of the vehicle body is narrow, and the driver's experience is poor. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model discloses in order to solve the technical problem of driver experience, provides a series connection type hybrid motorcycle, including front wheel, rear wheel, frame, hub motor, range extender, range extender controller, oil tank, battery pack and seat box, the rear wheel is connected frame through shock absorber, the frame is recessed structure to the middle downwards, characterized in that, the range extender is located below the seat box and is connected between the frame and rear wheel.

[0006] Preferably, one side of the range extender is directly connected to the frame, and the other side is connected to the frame body of the rear wheel through the rear fork.

[0007] In order to further improve the middle space of the frame, the oil tank is installed below the side of the seat box close to the rear wheel.

[0008] Preferably, the part of the oil tank close to the rear wheel is arc-shaped.

[0009] Preferably, the lower part of the middle of the frame is provided with a vehicle controller and a battery pack.

[0010] Preferably, the range extender comprises an engine and an ISG motor arranged on both sides of the vehicle frame in the forward direction, the top of the engine is provided with an electronic injection system, and the upper side of the engine is provided with an ECU.

[0011] Preferably, the rear side of the passenger box is provided with the range extender controller.

[0012] Preferably, the hub motor is arranged on the rear wheel for driving the rear wheel to rotate, the battery pack is connected to the hub motor for supplying power to the hub motor, the range extender is connected to the battery pack and the hub motor for supplying power to the battery pack and the hub motor, the fuel tank is used to provide fuel for the range extender, and the exhaust port of the range extender is connected to the muffler.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. Make full use of the space between the rear wheel and the vehicle frame, increase the driving space in the middle of the vehicle frame, and the larger seating space enables the rider and the passenger to more comfortably arrange the legs and the feet, reduces the fatigue feeling when riding long distance, and improves the comfort of the driver driving.

[0015] 2. At the same time, the overall length of the motorcycle can be shortened, the motorcycle can be miniaturized, the motorcycle with shorter overall length is more flexible in operation, can easily deal with the congested roads and narrow parking spaces in the city, the shorter vehicle body is more flexible when turning and U-turning, can quickly respond to the instructions of the rider, and the operation performance of the vehicle is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the series hybrid motorcycle embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 a rear view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be further described in detail through specific embodiments:

[0019] The reference signs in the drawings of the specification include: front wheel 1, rear wheel 2, vehicle frame 3, hub motor 4, range extender 5, engine 501, ISG motor 502, range extender controller 6, fuel tank 7, battery pack 8, passenger box 9, shock absorber 10, suspension 101, shock absorbing spring 102, rear fork 11, frame body 12, whole vehicle controller 13, exhaust port 14, electronic injection system 15, ECU 16, steering mechanism 17, front shock cylinder 18, front brake disc 19, rear brake disc 20, support frame 21, footrest 22, muffler 23.

[0020] Embodiment 1

[0021] As Figure 1 and 2 shown, a series hybrid motorcycle includes a front wheel 1, a rear wheel 2, a frame 3, a wheel hub motor 4, a range extender 5, a range extender controller 6, a fuel tank 7, a battery pack 8 and a seat box 9, the rear wheel 2 is inclinedly connected to the frame 3 through a shock absorber 10 to form a mounting space between the rear wheel 2 and the frame 3, the frame 3 is a concave structure with a downward middle part, the range extender 5 is located below the seat box 9 and connected between the frame 3 and the rear wheel 2.

[0022] One side of the range extender 5 is directly connected to the frame 3, and the other side is connected to the frame body 12 of the rear wheel 2 through the rear fork 11, and the frame body 12 does not rotate with the rear wheel 2.

[0023] The fuel tank 7 is installed between the seat box 9 and the rear wheel 2, and the fuel tank 7 is located below the side of the seat box 9 close to the rear wheel 2.

[0024] The part of the fuel tank 7 close to the rear wheel 2 is arc-shaped.

[0025] The lower part of the middle part of the frame 3 is provided with a whole vehicle controller 13 and a battery pack 8.

[0026] The range extender 5 includes an engine 501 and an ISG motor 502, the engine 501 and the ISG motor 502 are arranged on both sides of the frame 3 in the forward direction, the top of the engine 501 is provided with an electronic injection system 15, and the upper part of the side of the engine 501 is provided with an ECU 16.

[0027] The front end of the frame 3 is provided with a steering mechanism 17, a front shock absorber cylinder 18 is connected between the front wheel 1 and the frame 3, a front brake disc 19 is arranged on the front wheel 1, a rear brake disc 20 is arranged on the rear wheel 2, and the shock absorber 10 includes a suspension 101 and a shock absorber spring 102.

[0028] The bottom of the frame 3 is provided with a support frame 21 and a foot support 22, the support frame 21 is arranged close to the range extender 5, the range extender controller 6 is arranged on the rear side of the seat box 9, and the foot support 22 is arranged close to the range extender controller 6 in the concave part of the middle part of the frame 3.

[0029] The hub motor 4 is arranged at the rotation shaft of the rear wheel 2 for driving the rear wheel 2 to rotate, the battery pack 8 is connected with the hub motor 4 for supplying power to the hub motor 4, the range extender 5 is connected with the battery pack 8 and the hub motor 4 for supplying power to the battery pack 8 and the hub motor 4, the oil tank 7 is used for providing fuel for the range extender 5, the range extender 5 is connected with the intelligent control system, the intelligent control system comprises the vehicle controller 13 connected with the battery pack 8, the range extender controller 6, the ECU 16, the vehicle-mounted system and the sensor for detecting the working condition of the vehicle, the vehicle-mounted system connects the sensor and the controllers to realize the transmission of signals.

[0030] The tail gas port 14 of the range extender 5 is connected with the muffler 23.

[0031] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, and the specific structure and characteristics of the scheme known in the art are not described in detail here. The ordinary skilled person in the art knows all the ordinary technical knowledge in the technical field of the present application before the filing date or the priority date, can know all the prior art in this field, and has the ability to apply conventional experimental means before that date. The ordinary skilled person in the art can improve and implement the present scheme based on their own ability under the guidance of the present application. Some typical known structures or known methods should not be an obstacle for the ordinary skilled person in the art to implement the present application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the structure of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present application. These will not affect the effectiveness and practicality of the present application. The scope of protection claimed in the present application should be subject to the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods in the specification can be used to explain the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A series hybrid motorcycle, comprising a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame, a hub motor, a range extender, a range extender controller, a fuel tank, a battery pack, and a passenger compartment, wherein the rear wheel is connected to the frame via a shock absorber, and the frame has a concave structure pointing downwards from the center, characterized in that, The range extender is located below the passenger compartment and connected between the frame and the rear wheel.

2. The series hybrid motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the range extender is directly connected to the frame, and the other side is connected to the frame of the rear wheel via a rear fork.

3. The series hybrid motorcycle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fuel tank is installed on the side below the passenger compartment near the rear wheel.

4. The series hybrid motorcycle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The portion of the fuel tank near the rear wheel is arc-shaped.

5. The series hybrid motorcycle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vehicle controller and battery pack are located in the lower part of the middle of the frame.

6. The series hybrid motorcycle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The range extender includes an engine and an ISG motor, which are arranged on both sides along the forward direction of the vehicle frame. An electronic fuel injection system is installed on the top of the engine, and an ECU is located on the upper side of the engine.

7. The series hybrid motorcycle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The range extender controller is located at the rear of the passenger compartment.

8. The series hybrid motorcycle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The hub motor is mounted on the rear wheel to drive the rear wheel to rotate. The battery pack is connected to the hub motor to supply power to the hub motor. The range extender is connected to the battery pack and the hub motor to supply power to both the battery pack and the hub motor. The fuel tank is used to provide fuel to the range extender. The exhaust port of the range extender is connected to a muffler.

Citation Information

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  • Tandem type hybrid motorcycle

    CN115285272A