Trike with electrically-driven roof

Abstract

To provide a trike with an electrically-driven roof which covers a chassis frame of a tricycle with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from being blown into the trike and which includes vehicle internal space expanding means utilizing a part of a vehicle body to allow an occupant to spend a night in the vehicle. In a trike, entrances are provided on both side surfaces of a body panel covering a tricycle, and a separation wall which separates a driver seat side from a rear seat side with a center pillar frame located at a border therebetween and is divided into three parts in a vertical direction is provided at a substantially center position in a front-back direction of each entrance. At a center position of a vehicle width on the driver seat side, a center cover panel which covers power driving means for driving a rear tire wheel shaft is provided. Further, a driver seat which may slide and rotate is provided above the center cover panel. The entrance is formed having a shape which is always open on the driver seat side and including, at the rear seat side, a rear side door capable of opening or closing when an occupant gets into / off the trike. A flip-up tailgate is provided at the rear of the body panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric trike with a roof that covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the vehicle, and is equipped with an interior space expansion means that uses part of the vehicle body to enable sleeping in the vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional proposal for a trike, which is a three-wheeled bike covered with a body panel, is, for example, the "Rollover Prevention Device for Motor Vehicles and Tricycles" (Patent Document 1), which prevents rollover in the event of a side collision with a motor vehicle, without impairing normal driving performance.

[0003] Furthermore, a "passenger protection device for motorcycles and tricycles" (Patent Document 2) has been proposed that does not normally obstruct the forward visibility of the driver of a motorcycle or tricycle, but creates a protective space around the driver only when an impact force of a predetermined value or greater acts on the vehicle body, such as in the event of a rollover, head-on collision, side collision, or rear-end collision.

[0004] However, the proposals for the "Rollover Prevention Device for Motor Vehicles and Tricycles" (Patent Document 1) and the "Occupant Protection Device for Motor Vehicles and Tricycles" (Patent Document 2) only provide a protective cover for the body of a motor vehicle and tricycle, which is merely a protective cover to protect the driver from wind and rain, and is not a trike with a roof like the present invention, which covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and is equipped with a means for expanding the interior space using part of the body, making it possible to sleep overnight in the vehicle.

[0005] In addition, a "motorcycle" (Patent Document 3) has been proposed that can carry larger luggage than a scooter-type motor tricycle, and is easy to get on and off despite having a means to hold the driver, making it highly convenient.

[0006] However, the proposed "motorcycle" is a "freight vehicle equipped with a straddle-type seat, a bar-operated handle type steering device, three wheels, and with the driver's seat open on either side" as defined in the Automobile Inspection Work Implementation Guidelines, Chapter 1, 1-2 (1) for two-wheeled vehicles with sidecars, and therefore meets the legal requirements for a current trike (three-wheeled motorcycle). However, it is not a trike with a roof that uses part of the body to expand the interior space and allow overnight stays in the vehicle, as in the present invention.

[0007] On the other hand, a wide variety of roofed trikes have been published on the Internet, but none of them are roofed trikes like the present invention, which covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the vehicle, and is equipped with a means for expanding the interior space using part of the body, making it possible to sleep in the vehicle.

[0008] The applicant has considered the above problems and conceived the idea of ​​providing an electric trike with a roof that, unlike the conventional roofed trikes that have been popular up until now, prevents wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the vehicle and allows for overnight stays in the vehicle. He developed an electric trike with a roof that covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the vehicle and is equipped with a means for expanding the interior space using part of the vehicle body, allowing for overnight stays in the vehicle, and has come to propose the ``electric trike with a roof'' of this invention. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-160077 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-182671 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-296723 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] The present invention was made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide an electric trike with a roof that covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled bike with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the vehicle, and is equipped with a means for expanding the interior space using part of the body, making it possible to sleep in the vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention is an electric roof-equipped trike in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with a body panel, and the body panel has access doors on both sides that are always open, and the access doors are provided with partition walls that separate the driver's seat side and the rear seat side, separated by a center pillar frame, and divide the area into three parts, and a center cover panel is provided in the center of the vehicle width on the driver's seat side to cover the power drive means that drives the rear tire wheel shaft, and a driver's seat that can slide and rotate freely is provided above the center cover panel, and a rear side door that opens and closes to the side is provided on the rear seat side of the access doors, and a flip-up tailgate is provided behind the body panel.

[0012] In addition, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention is equipped with a transparent side visor panel that can be flipped up both inside and outside on the driver's seat side of the boarding / alighting opening of the body panel, and a windbreak cowl is provided in front of the boarding / alighting opening to prevent wind and rain from getting in from the front.

[0013] In addition, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a means in which a front wheel tire house cover that covers the tire house portion of the front wheel of the body panel and a rear wheel tire house cover that covers the tire house portion of the rear wheel are detachably provided.

[0014] In addition, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has two headlights provided in front of the body panel, and employs a means for illuminating one of the headlights in the same direction as the steering direction of the operating handle via a direction transmission mechanism.

[0015] In addition, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention is equipped with an entrance cover sheet that is attached from the inside of the entrance of the body panel, and also has an interior space expansion means that utilizes the tailgate to expand the interior space of the vehicle.

[0016] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention also employs a means for connecting a trailer cabin to the rear of the body panel via a connecting and towing device.

[0017] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention also employs a means in which a removable half side door is provided at the entrance on the driver's seat side of the body panel.

[0018] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention also employs a means for providing a detachable windbreak sheet or windbreak side panel from the middle to lower sections of the driver's seat side entrance of the body panel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] The electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to provide an inexpensive electric roofed trike by reusing the body panels of the chassis frame from recycled light vehicle bodies.

[0020] Furthermore, with the electric roofed trike of the present invention, because it is electric, maintenance costs are lower in terms of optional insurance premiums and automobile tax compared to light four-wheeled vehicles, vehicle inspections and garage certificates are not required, vehicle purchase costs, parking fees and electricity charges are cheaper, and furthermore, it is possible to reduce exhaust gas emissions which is kind to the global environment, and there are no engine start-up sounds or idling sounds, providing other excellent benefits.

[0021] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of making it easy to travel on narrow shopping streets, while also being able to travel on highways during long-distance driving trips.

[0022] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention can be driven with a standard driver's license (automatic transmission permitted), and because it is lightweight and compact, it can be easily driven by people with inexperienced driving skills, such as women and housewives, and can be easily driven as if it were a short ride for everyday shopping or taking children to and from work.

[0023] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to be sold for personal use as a vehicle for golf, fishing, mountain climbing, camping, surfing, shopping, commuting to work or school, or for business use to automobile manufacturers, new car dealerships, used car dealerships, auto repair shops, agricultural cooperatives, gas stations, car shops, motorcycle shops, camper van dealerships, home improvement stores, rental car companies, delivery companies, food delivery companies such as pizza, sushi restaurants and soba restaurants, department stores, housing exhibition centers, building and condominium sales companies, hotel and inn shuttle vehicles, golf courses, shared leasing companies, agricultural work vehicles, mail delivery vehicles, delivery companies, mobile sales companies, large leisure parks, nursing care shuttle companies, taxi companies, tourist information agencies, railway companies, local governments, police stations, security companies, official vehicles, door-to-door sales vehicles, lactic acid bacteria drink delivery vehicles, newspaper delivery companies, etc.

[0024] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of providing a roofed trike with an exterior body design that has never been seen before, by completely covering the tire housings of the three wheels with tire covers.

[0025] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a dual-lamp headlight mounted on the front of the body panel, with one headlight illuminating in accordance with the direction of travel of the vehicle body and the other headlight illuminating in accordance with the movement of the steering handle for the front tire, thereby achieving the excellent effect of enabling safe nighttime driving when cornering or on rough roads or in mountainous areas.

[0026] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention is equipped with an interior space expansion means that utilizes the tailgate of the body panel to expand the interior space, thereby providing the excellent effect of making it possible for up to three people to sleep in the vehicle when camping, and also being able to use it as a study or hobby room in everyday life.

[0027] Furthermore, with the electric roofed trike of the present invention, by connecting a trailer cabin to the rear of the body panel via a connecting towing device, accommodation space is secured in the electric roofed trike and the trailer cabin, which has the excellent effect of allowing up to three people to enjoy a car overnight trip.

[0028] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a removable half side door at the entrance on the driver's seat side of the body panel, which provides the excellent effect of preventing wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle while driving and making it easy for passengers to get in and out.

[0029] Furthermore, with the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention, the boarding and alighting doors can all be locked using the snap lock buttons on the boarding and alighting door cover sheet, as well as the rear side doors and tailgate, which completely locks the interior of the vehicle, providing the excellent effect of preventing theft of personal belongings and preventing unauthorized entry while the occupant is asleep.

[0030] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a means comprising a detachable roll-up windbreak sheet or insertable windbreak side panel from the middle to lower section of the driver's seat side entrance of the body panel, which provides the excellent effect of preventing wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle while driving and allowing it to be stored compactly inside the vehicle when not in use.

[0031] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to be used as a commercial delivery vehicle with a refrigerated rear seat or a cargo delivery vehicle.

[0032] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of providing a completely private rear seat that is protected from noise and wind and rain by the rear side door, partition wall, body panel, and tailgate.

[0033] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of ensuring complete privacy by attaching a shielding film to the rear seat window glass.

[0034] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of using used cars such as second-hand cars, immobile cars, scrap cars, abandoned cars, and wrecked cars as the base for the three-wheeled bike, thereby making it possible to provide a roofed trike at an extremely low price range that has never been seen before.

[0035] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of utilizing used cars with reduced vehicle value, such as second-hand cars, immobile cars, scrap cars, scrapped cars, and wrecked cars, as the base vehicle for the rear cabin, thereby making effective use of vehicle resources that would otherwise be scrapped.

[0036] Furthermore, with the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention, it is possible to reuse equipment from existing used cars, such as sidelights, turn signals, stop lamps, interior lights, license plate lights, hazard lamps, batteries, locking keys, automatic door locking devices, door glass lifting devices, anti-theft warning devices, radios, and sugar lighters, which are available from existing car manufacturers, resulting in the excellent effect of providing a roof-equipped trike that is excellent in both security and convenience.

[0037] Furthermore, with the electric roofed trike of the present invention, the body panels use the exterior vehicle design (vehicle body design) of existing car manufacturers, which has the excellent effect of making it possible to provide a roofed trike that has excellent vehicle body design performance, such as compactness, light weight, drivability, exterior design, versatility, robustness, waterproofness, soundproofing, durability, weather resistance, safety, convenience, and ease of procurement of repair parts.

[0038] Furthermore, with the electric roofed trike of the present invention, the manufacturing of the chassis frame and body panels of the three-wheeled bike only requires processing a portion of an existing used car, which has the excellent effect of significantly reducing the manufacturing costs, manufacturing time and manufacturing process compared to conventional handmade roofed trikes. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0039] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of an electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention (Example 1). [Figure 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of an electric roof-equipped trike according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of use of the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 2). [Figure 5] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 3). [Figure 6] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 4). [Figure 7] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 5). [Figure 8] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 6). [Figure 9] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 7). [Figure 10] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Embodiment 8). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] The greatest feature of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is that the chassis frame of the three-wheeled bike is covered with a body panel 11 to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the vehicle, and a means for expanding the interior space using part of the vehicle body is provided to enable overnight stays in the vehicle. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0041] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, i.e., within the range of shapes and dimensions that can achieve the same functional effects. [Example]

[0042] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of an electric roofed trike according to the present invention. FIG. 1(a) is an overall perspective view of an electric roof-equipped trike 10 according to the present invention. FIG. 1(b) is a side view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is an electric roof-equipped trike in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with a body panel 11, and the body panel 11 has access doors 12 on both sides that are always open, and the access doors 12 have a partition wall 14 that separates the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S with a center pillar frame 13 as the boundary and divides the area into three parts, and a center cover panel 11b is provided in the center of the vehicle width on the driver's seat side D to cover the power drive means 47 that drives the rear tire wheel shaft axis 50, and a driver's seat 15 that can slide and rotate freely is provided above the center cover panel 11b, and a rear side door 17 that opens and closes laterally is provided on the rear seat side S of the access door 12, and a flip-up tailgate 20 is provided behind the body panel 11.

[0043] The vehicle dimensions of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention are defined as follows: within the scope of light motor vehicles, light two-wheeled vehicles in Article 2, Appendix 1 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act, the total length is 2.5 m or less, the total width is 1.3 m or less, and the total height is 2.0 m or less as specified in the Enforcement Regulations for Two-Wheeled Motor Vehicles (including two-wheeled motor vehicles with sidecars).

[0044] Regarding vehicle structure, two-wheeled vehicles with sidecars (commonly known as trikes) in the Guidelines for Automobile Inspection Work, Chapter 1, 1-2 (1) are manufactured in accordance with the specifications of "a vehicle equipped with a straddle-type seat, a steering device with a bar-operated handle, three wheels, and with the sides of the driver's seat open."

[0045] The body panel 11 has always-open access doors 12 on both sides of the driver's seat 15, and the access doors 12 are provided with a partition wall 14 that separates the driver's seat side D from the rear seat side S with a center pillar frame 13 as a boundary and divides the area into three parts. The rear seat side S of the access door 12 is provided with a rear side door 17 that opens and closes laterally, and a flip-up tailgate 20 at the rear.

[0046] In addition, a roof carrier, a roof shade, or a sunroof can be attached above the body panel 11, and an end carrier or the like can be attached to the rear.

[0047] The dashboard panel 11a houses the three-wheeled trike's operating handle, as well as anti-reflective gauges, operation switches and control panels related to trike operation, and also houses a drink holder, glove box and auxiliary batteries.

[0048] The center cover panel 11b is mounted on the chassis frame located in the center of the trike body and is formed in a shape that covers the power drive means 47 of the three-wheeled bike. A driver's seat 15 is provided above the center cover panel 11b, and the panel is shaped so that the driver can straddle the panel 11b.

[0049] The entrance / exit door 12 is shaped to always open both sides of the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11, and a partition wall 14 is provided at the rear to separate the driver's seat side D from the rear seat side S.

[0050] FIG. 1(c) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The center pillar frame 13 is provided approximately in the center of the body panel 11 and serves the purpose of serving as a roll bar to increase the rigidity of the vehicle body in the event of a collision, and also as a mounting support for a separation wall 14 that separates the driver's seat side D from the rear seat side S.

[0051] The partition wall 14 is formed in a skeleton shape using the center pillar frame 13 provided at the entrance / exit 12 as a support pillar to separate the driver's seat side D from the rear seat side S, and is formed by a pop-up type upper partition wall board 14a, a wall-mounted middle partition wall board 14b, and a lower partition wall board 14c.

[0052] The upper partition wall board 14a is a partition wall board formed of a transparent resin panel to ensure forward visibility for passengers in the rear seat S. When driving, it is attached to the partition wall 14 to ensure forward visibility, and when sleeping, it is flipped up via a hinge attached to the center pillar frame 13 to ensure sleeping space 30 in the upper space when sleeping.

[0053] The middle partition wall board 14b and the lower partition wall board 14c are wall-mounted partition wall boards equipped with bench cushion members that separate the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S, and are shaped so that when sleeping, they cover the boarding and alighting step sections 45 on both sides of the driver's seat 15 to ensure a sleeping space 30 (see Figure 7). In addition, when a portable air conditioner or heater is provided on both sides of the driver's seat 15, the lower partition board 14c is formed with a structure having air outlets on both sides.

[0054] The grip handle 14d is formed in a skeleton shape with the center pillar frame 13 provided in the center of the entrance / exit door 12 as a support, and is part of the separation wall 14 that separates the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S. It is used as a handle for passengers sitting on the rear seat side S, and when sleeping, it is slid upward to secure a sleeping space 30 in the upper space.

[0055] The driver's seat 15 is disposed above the center cover panel 11b, and is formed as a rotatable reclining seat so as to straddle the power drive means 47 of the three-wheeled bike. In addition, on both sides of the partition wall 14 located behind the driver's seat 15, there are installed storage boxes (not shown) with small item compartments to store portable air conditioners and heaters that cool and heat the rear seat side S.

[0056] The rear seat 16 is secured as a private compartment by a rear side door 17 that opens and closes to the side, a partition wall 14 located in front, and a tailgate 20 provided behind the body panel 11, and is shaped so that a removable back seat 16a can be placed behind the rear seat 16.

[0057] The rear side door 17 is an opening and closing door for getting in and out that is attached to the rear seat side S and has a built-in liftable glass door. It is attached to make it easy to get in and out of the rear seat side S and to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the rear seat side S. In addition, by locking the rear side door 17 and the tailgate 20, the rear seat side S becomes a completely private compartment, which serves as a measure to prevent theft of personal belongings.

[0058] The tailgate 20 is a hatchback-type door that is provided behind the body panel 11. It is used for the vehicle interior space expansion means 24, which will be described later.

[0059] The air intake 43 is provided in front of the body panel 11 for the purpose of taking in air from the front into the vehicle while driving to prevent the windshield from fogging up.

[0060] The manufacturing procedure for the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention when used as a used car will be described. (1) Cut and remove the front body of an existing hatchback vehicle (used car) from the center pillar, leaving the rear body frame. (2) The width of the cut-up hatchback (used car) is reduced to 1.0m to 1.3m and then welded together. (3) Furthermore, the vehicle height of hatchback vehicles (used cars) will be increased to 1.65m to 2.0m and welded in place. (4) Separate the motorcycle's driver's seat, structural frame (including the engine), and operating handlebars, and remove the driver's seat and rear tire. (5) Weld the new front body panel to the chassis frame of the trike. (6) The operating handlebars and instruments of the two-wheeled motorcycle are attached to the dashboard panel 11a of the trike body and wired. (7) Install the new driver's seat 15 onto the center cover panel 11b of the trike body. (8) The power drive means 47 and power transmission means 52 of the two-wheeled bike are connected to the rear wheel shaft of the trike body. (9) A separation wall 14 is provided on the center pillar frame 13 at the boarding / exiting door 12 of the trike body. (10) Completion

[0061] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention, manufactured using the above procedure, covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle with body panels 11 to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the interior of the vehicle, and is equipped with interior space expansion means 24 that uses part of the body, making it possible to provide an electric roof-equipped trike that allows sleeping in the vehicle.Furthermore, by using used cars such as second-hand cars, immobile cars, scrap cars, discarded cars, and accident cars as the base of the trike chassis frame, part of the body panel can be reused from existing car manufacturers' vehicle exterior designs (vehicle designs), making it possible to provide an electric roof-equipped trike 10 that has excellent vehicle design performance such as compactness, light weight, drivability, exterior design, versatility, robustness, waterproofness, soundproofing, durability, weather resistance, safety, convenience, and ease of procurement of repair parts. Furthermore, during manufacturing, the chassis frame and part of the body panel 11 of the three-wheeled bike can be made by simply processing parts of an existing used car, so the manufacturing costs, number of days and processes required for manufacturing can be significantly reduced compared to conventional handmade trikes with roofs. Furthermore, the sidelights, turn signals, stop lamps, interior lights, license plate lights, hazard lamps, batteries, locking keys, automatic door locking devices, door glass lifting devices, anti-theft warning devices, radios, sugar lighters, etc., of existing used cars can be reused, making it possible to provide an electric roof-equipped trike 10 that is both highly secure and convenient.

[0062] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention. FIG. 2(a) is a top cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 2(b) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The power drive means 47 is composed of a battery 49, an electric motor 48, and a power transmission means 52, and is covered by a center cover panel 11b provided at the center position of the vehicle width, and is connected to a rear tire wheel shaft 50 equipped with a differential device 51.

[0063] The power drive means 47 is composed of an electric motor 48 installed in the center of the vehicle width on the driver's seat side D or in-wheel electric motors 53 provided on both sides of the rear tire wheel shaft axis 50, a lead battery or lithium battery 49, and a power transmission means 52.

[0064] The power transmission means 52 is made up of, for example, a chain (timing belt), a sprocket (gear), and a differential device 51, and is formed with a structure that transmits power from the electric motor 48 to the rear tire wheel shaft 50.

[0065] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention configured as described above is equipped with an electric motor 48. (1) The electric motor 48 is a DC motor, which allows for precise control of the rotation speed and torque, making it possible to drive the vehicle with a focus on driving performance and ride comfort. (2) By providing the device compactly within the center cover panel 11b below the driver's seat 15, the space on the driver's seat side D can be used effectively. (3) The underfloor space on the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S is effectively utilized.

[0066] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention. FIG. 3(a) is a top cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 3(b) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The power drive means 47 is composed of a battery 49 and an in-wheel electric motor 53, and the battery 49 is covered by a center cover panel 11b provided at the center position of the vehicle width on the driver's seat side D, and the in-wheel electric motor 53 is mounted inside the rear tire wheels on both sides of the rear tire wheel shaft axis 50 equipped with a differential device 51.

[0067] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention configured as described above is equipped with an in-wheel electric motor 53. (1) It is highly efficient, has a simple structure, and can be made compact. (2) The torque characteristics are flat, so a transmission is not required. (3) The torque response is fast and the control is easy. (4) Independent driving force control is possible, making it easy to apply to traction control, vehicle attitude control, etc. (5) Even if one in-wheel electric motor fails, the other in-wheel electric motors can continue to operate, providing greater peace of mind than converted vehicles and contributing to the stability of the drive system. (6) In the converted vehicle, the motor, inverter, and battery were relocated to the engine compartment, but with in-wheel electric motors, all the motors are small and built into the wheels, which gives greater freedom in vehicle design and makes it easier to realize universal design. In other words, it is easier to add new collision safety and other safety features. (7) The elimination of transmission mechanisms such as drive shafts also increases the flexibility of the vehicle frame structure, which contributes to making automobiles smaller and lighter, thereby saving energy and extending the driving range. (8) It is possible to provide an electric roofed trike 10, which has many advantages, such as reducing the number of parts in an electric vehicle and increasing the space required, allowing for ample space to install new equipment related to autonomous driving and remote control. [Example]

[0068] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 4(a) is an overall perspective view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 4(b) is a side view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means in which a transparent side visor panel 18 that can be flipped up both inside and outside is attached to the driver's seat side D of the boarding / alighting door 12 of the body panel 11, and a windbreak cowl 19 is provided in front of the boarding / alighting door 12 to prevent wind and rain from getting in from the front.

[0069] The entrance / exit door 12 is shaped to keep both sides of the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11 open at all times, and is provided with a side visor panel 18 at the top to prevent wind and rain from blowing in from the sides, and a windbreak cowl 19 at the front to prevent wind and rain from getting around from the front.

[0070] The side visor panel 18 is provided above the entrance 12 on the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11, and is made of a transparent resin panel that can be flipped up on both the inside and outside sides by hinges, ensuring visibility on both sides and preventing wind and rain from blowing in from the side. When flipped up inward, it is flipped up and stored near the inside ceiling of the driver's seat side D. When flipped up outward, the vehicle is driven with the panel flipped up diagonally upward to a range that does not interfere with the windbreak cowl 19.

[0071] The windshield cowl 19 serves to prevent wind and rain from getting in from the front of the body panel 11, and is a wind and rain protection cowl that is either integrated with the body or attached later, extending above and forward of the entrance / exit door 12. When the windshield cowl 19 is attached later, it should be installed so that it fits within the vehicle width.

[0072] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention, configured as described above, is provided with a side visor panel 18 and a windbreak cowl 19 at the boarding / alighting entrance 12 on the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11, thereby preventing wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle from the side without obstructing the view when driving. [Example]

[0073] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 5(a) is an overall perspective view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 5(b) is a side view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention employs a means for enhancing the design of the exterior vehicle body by providing a detachable front wheel tire house cover 21 for covering the tire house portion of the front wheel of the body panel 11 and a detachable rear wheel tire house cover 22 for covering the tire house portion of the rear wheel.

[0074] The front wheel tire house cover 21 is a house cover that covers the front wheel tire part in a half cup shape, and by covering the front wheel tire in a half cup shape, the front wheel tire is accommodated in the body panel 11 even when the operating handle is operated to the left or right, so that an original car body design can be secured in appearance.

[0075] The rear wheel tire house cover 22 is a house cover formed along the body shape, and by covering the rear wheel tire along the body shape, the rear wheel tire is accommodated within the body panel 11, thereby ensuring a novel car body design in terms of appearance.

[0076] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention can be customized to various specifications to suit the user's preferences. For example, by increasing the tread width and inch width of the rear tire, and installing air intakes, integrated over fenders, a high roof, high roof windows, folding rearview mirrors, roof carriers, rear carriers, sun visors, aero parts, driver's foot step, air suspension, navigation, ETC, USB terminals, airbags, front and rear three-point seat belts, heating and cooling boxes, front and rear bumpers, sports mufflers, rear monitors, speed sensors, drive recorders, solar panels, etc., it is possible to provide an electric roofed trike 10 with unprecedented vehicle equipment. [Example]

[0077] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing the direction transmission mechanism 41. As shown in FIG. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention has two headlights 40 mounted in front of the body panel 11, and employs a means for illuminating one of the headlights 40 in the same direction as the steering direction of the operating handle via a direction transmission mechanism 41.

[0078] The direction transmission mechanism 41 is composed of, for example, a mechanical direction transmission mechanism made up of pulleys and V-belts, and a direction transmission mechanism controlled by an electric circuit and a hydraulic circuit.

[0079] When the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention configured as described above is configured with two headlights 40 attached to the front of the body panel 11, one headlight 40 illuminates in the direction of travel of the vehicle, and the other headlight 40 illuminates in the direction of travel in accordance with the movement of the operating handle for the front tire, thereby making it possible to provide an electric roof-equipped trike 10 that can be safely driven around corners, on rough roads, and at night in mountainous areas. Alternatively, the auxiliary headlight 40 may be directly attached to the mudguard fender of the front tire. [Example]

[0080] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 7(a) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention with the interior space expanding means 24 attached when the passenger is sleeping. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is provided with an entrance cover sheet 23 that is attached from the inside of the entrance 12 of the body panel 11, and is also provided with an interior space expansion means 24 that utilizes the tailgate 20 to expand the interior space, making it possible to sleep overnight in the vehicle.

[0081] The entrance cover sheet 23 secures a sleeping space 30 in the vehicle by locking and closing the entire area that is open from the inside of the entrance 12 with a snap lock button 29 or the like when sleeping in the vehicle. In addition, by providing a zipper opening at the rear, it is possible to make it possible for passengers to freely enter and exit from the rear even when the boarding / alighting opening 12 is blocked by the boarding / alighting opening cover sheet 23. In addition, by locking the entrance 12 with the snap lock button 29 of the entrance cover sheet 23 and the rear side door 17, the interior space of the vehicle is completely locked, preventing theft of personal belongings and preventing unauthorized entry while the passenger is sleeping.

[0082] The vehicle interior space expansion means 24 is composed of a tailgate 20, an expansion tent 25, a hook connection means 27, and an extension floor panel 26 equipped with a horizontal suspension means 28.

[0083] The extendable tent 25 consists of a roughly vertical rectangular tent sheet that is open at the front and bottom, and its upper end is clamped and fixed to the edge of the tailgate 20 with a clip, its middle part is locked with a snap lock button 29 (not shown) provided on the side edge of the extension floor panel 26, and its lower end is provided with a peg driven into a through hole as a means to prevent the extendable tent 25 from flapping on soft ground or in strong winds. In addition, by providing an entrance and exit zipper on the rear side, it is possible to make it possible to get in and out from the rear.

[0084] The extension floor panel 26 is formed from a tread-shaped rectangular panel plate with reinforcing ribs, and is formed with a row of snap lock buttons 29 (not shown) along the periphery of the side surfaces to prevent the extension tent 25 from flapping. It is equipped with a hook-and-connect means 27 at the front, and is shaped on both sides to fit into the stepped portions of the tailgate opening. It is made of metal or resin with a ribbed structure to increase rigidity, and is formed with the required length, width, and thickness. In addition, by making it foldable via hinges or the like, it can be folded compactly and stored under the rear seat 16 of the trike body.

[0085] The hooking connection means 27 is formed, for example, by at least two hooks provided on the front side of the extension floor panel 26, and is hooked and connected to a plurality of grommet holes provided at the floor height of the tailgate opening step.

[0086] The horizontal suspension means 28 are provided on both sides of the extension floor panel 26 at approximately the midpoint in the longitudinal direction, and are connected to the grommet holes on both sides of the tailgate opening step by chains, belts, etc. with hook connection means 27 at their ends so that the horizontal state is maintained.

[0087] The sleeping space 30 is secured within the trike body by making the floor surface F flat with an extended floor panel space 31, a rear seat space 32, a rear seat back seat space 33, a driver's seat space 34, a middle partition wall board space 35, and a lower partition wall board space 36. In addition, in the foot rest spaces located below the floor surface F on the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S, underfloor storage space 46 can be secured.

[0088] The procedure for creating a sleeping space 30 inside the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention will be described. (1) After rotating the driver's seat 15, push the back seat forward. (2) The left-side boarding / alighting door cover sheet 23 is locked from the inside of the left-side boarding / alighting door 12 with the snap lock button 29 to close the left-side boarding / alighting door 12. (3) The flip-up type upper isolation wall board 14a of the isolation wall 14 is flipped up, and then the grip handle 14d is slid up to fix it in place. (4) Remove the wall-mounted middle isolation wall board 14b of the isolation wall 14 and install it on the boarding and alighting step portion 45 of the driver's seat 15 at the same height as the driver's seat 15. (5) The right-side boarding / alighting door cover sheet 23 is locked from the inside of the right-side boarding / alighting door 12 with the snap lock button 29 to close the right-side boarding / alighting door 12. (6) Remove the wall-mounted lower isolation wall board 14c of the isolation wall 14 and install it on the boarding and alighting step portion 45 of the driver's seat 15 at the same height as the driver's seat 15. (7) The rear seat 16a is installed on the foot space of the rear seat 16 at the same height as the driver's seat 15. (8) The tailgate 20 of the body panel 11 is raised to a horizontal position. (9) The extension floor panel 26 is connected by inserting the hook connection means 27 into the grommet holes on both sides of the tailgate opening step portion so that the horizontal position is maintained. (10) The extension tent 25 is placed over the tailgate 20, which is kept horizontal. (11) The extension tent 25 and the tailgate 20 are fastened together at their edges with clips. (12) Secure the extension tent 25 and the tailgate opening step with clips. (13) The floor surface F is made flat by the extended floor panel space 31, the rear seat 16 space, the rear seat back seat space 32, the driver's seat space 34, the middle partition wall board space 35, and the lower partition wall board space 36, thereby providing a sleeping space 30 inside the trike body.

[0089] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention configured as described above has an interior space above the sleeping space 30 where the user can sleep, lounge, rest, watch television, etc. Furthermore, by providing an underfloor storage opening in the center of the extension floor panel 26, a utility space that doubles as an underfloor storage space where people can cook or work while standing can be secured.

[0090] FIG. 7(b) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention with a part of the interior space expanding means 24 attached when the trike is at rest. By removing the extension tent 25 from the tailgate 20 with the extension floor panel space 31 set, it can be used as an outdoor terrace deck when resting, and the inside space of the vehicle and the outdoor space can be used separately according to the purpose of the camper. In addition, in the foot rest spaces located below the floor surface F on the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S, underfloor storage space 46 can be secured.

[0091] FIG. 7(c) is a cross-sectional view (reduced view) showing the electric trike 10 with a roof of the present invention in a sleeping state. By locking the boarding / alighting entrance 12 with the snap lock button 29 of the boarding / alighting entrance cover sheet 23, the rear side door 17, and the tailgate 20, the floor surface F can be made flat by the rear seat space 32 excluding the extended floor panel space 31, the rear seat back seat space 33, the driver's seat space 34, the middle partition wall board space 35, and the lower partition wall board space 36, thereby securing a sleeping space 30 within the trike body. In addition, in the foot rest spaces located below the floor surface F on the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S, underfloor storage space 46 can be secured.

[0092] FIG. 7(d) is a side view (reduced view) of the state in which the boarding / alighting door cover sheet 23 is attached to the boarding / alighting door 12 of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. By locking the entrance 12 with the snap lock button 29 of the entrance cover sheet 23, the rear side door 17 and the tailgate 20, the interior space of the vehicle is completely locked, thereby preventing illegal entry from outside and theft. [Example]

[0093] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 8(a) is a side view of the trailer cabin 42 when it is connected. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention has a trailer cabin 42 connected to the rear of its body panel 11 via a connecting towing device 37.

[0094] The connecting towing device 37, also known as a hitch member, is connected between a ball mount at the lower center of the rear of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention and a receiver at the lower center of the front of the trailer cabin 42, and is equipped with a trailer jack with travel assist tires, a parking brake, a safety connecting chain, a wiring connector, an air duct hose, etc.

[0095] Since the running wheels of the trailer cabin 42 are located at the rear, excessive load is placed on the ball mount and receiver of the towing device 37 when the trailer is traveling, so the towing device 37 can be equipped with a shock absorber with suspension or spring functions. Furthermore, since the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention and the trailer cabin 42 can be connected or disconnected at will at the travel destination, it is possible to enjoy various activities according to the purpose of the tourist spot. Furthermore, although not shown, as another structure of the coupling towing device 37, a folding towing device that is towed by a motorcycle can also be used.

[0096] FIG. 8(b) is a top view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 with the trailer cabin 42 connected thereto. The vehicle body width dimension W of the trailer cabin 42 is limited by the Road Transport Vehicle Act, the Road Act, and the Road Traffic Act, and is formed within the range of 650 to 1480 mm.

[0097] FIG. 8(c) is a side view showing the state in which the electric roof-equipped trike 10 and the trailer cabin 42 are installed facing each other. The interior space expansion means 24 attached to the electric roof-equipped trike 10 and the interior space expansion means 24 attached to the trailer cabin 42 are arranged opposite each other and communicated with each other by providing an entrance / exit fastener (not shown) on the rear side of the expansion tent 25, thereby ensuring a large-capacity living space that has not been available before. In addition, the boarding / alighting door 12 can be locked with the snap lock button 29 of the boarding / alighting door cover sheet 23, and further, by locking the rear side door 17, measures can be taken to prevent intrusion of suspicious persons that are safe even for women.

[0098] The electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention configured as described above can be connected to a trailer cabin 42 to provide an electric roofed trike 10 that can be used as a second-life car for elderly couples or for middle-aged or single men traveling overnight in their cars. [Example]

[0099] FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a side view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention, with a removable half side door 44 provided at the entrance 12. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means in which a half side door 44 with a detachable hinge portion is provided at the entrance 12 on the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11.

[0100] The half side door 44 is a side door that is attached to the area below the entrance 12 on the driver's seat side D so as to be openable, closable, and detachable. When it rains, it is installed to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the boarding step portion 45 of the boarding door 12 on the driver's seat side D, and to prevent luggage inside the vehicle from flying out of the vehicle. In addition, when opening and closing the door, the windshield cowl 19 interferes with the door, so it is necessary to cut the windshield cowl 19 at the height of the half side door 44 or to limit the opening and closing angle of the half side door 44.

[0101] The specifications of the half side door 44 described above are formed in accordance with the enforcement regulations for "vehicles with open sides to the driver's seat" in the Guidelines for Car Inspection Work, etc., Chapter 1, 1-2 (1) for two-wheeled vehicles with sidecars (commonly known as trikes). [Example]

[0102] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means comprising a detachable windbreak sheet 38 or windbreak side panel 39 extending from the middle to lower sections of the boarding / alighting door 12 on the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11.

[0103] FIG. 10(a) is a side view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention, with a detachable windbreak sheet 38 provided at the entrance 12. FIG. The windbreak sheet 38 is a wide, retractable windbreak sheet that can be attached and detached from any middle to lower section of the boarding / alighting door 12 on the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11 (the illustration shows multiple sheets attached from the middle to lower sections), and is made of, for example, canvas or seat belt material.When it rains, the windbreak sheet is attached to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the boarding / alighting step section 45 of the boarding / alighting door 12 on the driver's seat side D, as well as to prevent luggage inside the vehicle from flying out of the vehicle. Furthermore, the windbreak sheet 38 does not completely block the entrance / exit door 12 on the driver's seat side D, but rather has a structure in which a gap is always formed between it and the side visor panel 18 to prevent fogging of the window glass on the driver's seat side D.

[0104] FIG. 10(b) is a side view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention with a removable insert-type windbreak side panel 39 attached to the boarding / alighting door 12. The windbreak side panel 39 is a plug-in windbreak panel that has at least the width dimension of the boarding / alighting door 12 on the driver's seat side D and is detachably attached to any middle to lower section of the boarding / alighting door 12 on the driver's seat side D of the body panel 11 (the illustration shows it attached to only the lower section), and is made of, for example, a reinforced plastic plate or a lightweight reinforced steel plate.When it rains, it is attached to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the boarding / alighting step section 45 of the boarding / alighting door 12 on the driver's seat side D and to prevent luggage inside the vehicle from flying out of the vehicle. Furthermore, the windbreak side panel 39 does not completely block the entrance / exit door 12 on the driver's seat side D, but rather has a structure in which a gap is always formed between it and the side visor panel 18 to prevent fogging of the window glass on the driver's seat side D.

[0105] The specifications of the windbreak sheet 38 and windbreak side panel 39 described above are formed in accordance with the enforcement regulations for "vehicles with open sides to the driver's seat" for two-wheeled vehicles with sidecars (commonly known as trikes) in Chapter 1, 1-2 (1) of the Guidelines for Implementation of Automobile Inspection Work, etc. [Industrial Applicability]

[0106] The electric roofed trike of the present invention is a trike with a roof in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with body panels, and therefore can be manufactured at a low cost by utilizing existing used cars.It also has excellent vehicle design performance such as compactness, light weight, drivability, exterior design, versatility, robustness, waterproofness, soundproofing, durability, weather resistance, safety, convenience, and ease of procurement of repair parts.Furthermore, the three-wheeled motorcycle chassis frame is covered with body panels to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and it is equipped with a means of expanding the interior space using part of the vehicle body, making it possible to sleep in the vehicle.It is believed that this ``electric roofed trike'' has extremely great industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0107] 10 Electric roofed trike (trike body) 11 Body Panels 11a dashboard panel 11b Center Cover Panel 12 Entrance / Exit 13 Center pillar frame 14 Isolation Wall 14a Upper isolation wall board 14b Middle isolation wall board 14c Lower Separation Wall Board 14d grip handle 15 Driver's seat 16 Back seat 16a rear seat 17 Rear side door 18 Side visor panel 19 Windproof cowl 20 Tailgate 21 Front wheel tire house cover 22 Rear wheel tire house cover 23 Doorway cover sheet 24. Means of expanding interior space 25 Expandable Tent 26 Extension floor panel 27 Latching connection means 28 Horizontal lifting means 29 Snap Lock Button 30 sleeping space 31 Extended floor panel space 32 rear seat space 33 Rear seat space 34 Driver's seat space 35 Middle isolation wall board space 36 Lower isolation wall board space 37 Connected traction device 38 Windbreak sheet 39 Windproof side panels 40 Headlights 41 Directional Transmission Mechanism 42 Trailer Cabin 43 Ventilation intake 44 Half side door 45 Step section 46 Underfloor storage space 47 Powered driving means 48 Electric Motor 49 Battery 50 Rear tire wheel shaft axis 51 Differential device 52 Power transmission means 53 In-wheel electric motor D Driver's seat side S rear seat side F Floor W: Body width

Claims

1. It is an electric roofed trike in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with a body panel, The body panel has always-open entrances on both sides, and a partition wall is provided at the entrances that separates the driver's seat side from the rear seat side with the center pillar frame as a boundary and divides the entrances into three sections, a center cover panel for covering a power drive means for driving a rear tire wheel shaft is provided at a center position of the vehicle width on the driver's seat side, and a slidable and rotatable driver's seat is provided above the center cover panel; A rear side door that opens and closes laterally is provided on the rear seat side of the boarding / exiting door, The trike with an electric roof is characterized in that a flip-up tailgate is provided behind the body panel.

2. 2. The electric trike with roof according to claim 1, wherein a transparent side visor panel that can be flipped up both inside and outside is attached to the driver's seat side of the boarding / alighting opening of the body panel, and a windproof cowl is provided in front of the boarding / alighting opening to prevent wind and rain from getting in from the front.

3. 2. The electric roof-equipped trike according to claim 1, wherein a front wheel tire house cover covering the tire house portion of the front wheel of the body panel and a rear wheel tire house cover covering the tire house portion of the rear wheel are provided in a detachable manner.

4. 2. The electric roof-equipped trike of claim 1, wherein the headlights provided in front of the body panel are of a dual-lamp type, and the illumination direction of one of the headlights is set to the same direction as the steering direction of the operating handle via a direction transmission mechanism.

5. 2. The electric roof-equipped trike according to claim 1, further comprising an entrance cover sheet that is attached from the inside of the entrance of the body panel, and an interior space expansion means that utilizes a tailgate to expand the interior space of the vehicle.

6. 2. The electric roof-equipped trike according to claim 1, wherein a trailer cabin is connected to the rear of the body panel via a connecting towing device.

7. 2. The electric roof-equipped trike according to claim 1, wherein a removable half side door is provided at the driver's seat side entrance of the body panel.

8. 2. The electric trike with roof according to claim 1, wherein a detachable windbreak sheet or windbreak side panel is provided from the middle to the lower part of the driver's seat side entrance of the body panel.

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