GB2487743A - Direct drive bicycle - Google Patents
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- GB2487743A GB2487743A GB1101761.3A GB201101761A GB2487743A GB 2487743 A GB2487743 A GB 2487743A GB 201101761 A GB201101761 A GB 201101761A GB 2487743 A GB2487743 A GB 2487743A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
- B62K3/00—Bicycles
- B62K3/005—Recumbent-type bicycles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
- B62M11/00—Transmissions characterised by the use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels
- B62M11/04—Transmissions characterised by the use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio
- B62M11/12—Transmissions characterised by the use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with frictionally-engaging wheels
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
- B62M17/00—Transmissions characterised by use of rotary shaft, e.g. cardan shaft
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Abstract
A bicycle uses drive shafts 7, one each side of the bicycle, to drive friction bushes 8 engaging the rear wheel. The gear ratio may be adjusted by moving the rear wheel position against a spring 11 by means of a cable 10. The rider is strapped by seat belt 5 to the bicycle seat comprising individual pads for head 1, shoulders 2, lumbar region 3,4 and buttocks 6. A semi-recumbent position enables the whole body to be used for powering the bicycle.
Description
Page 1 Direct drive Bicycle This invention utilises friction to provide propulsion and the rider's whole body to provide power.
At present the majority of bicycles utilise various cogs and chains to provide a variable ratio gear drive system.
The rider normally sits on a high saddle and propels the vehicle utilising pedals and their own body weight.
With the exception of the recumbent this arrangement has been standard for over one hundred years.
Despite the immense numbers and popularity of bicycles in the world they all suffer from the same inherent problems, which are as follows.
(1) With the rider sifting high and straight the resulting wind resistance increases the effort required to achieve an equitable speed and therefore they must Jean forward or crouch to overcome any increase in pressure, if the rider is slight and the wind/incline severe dismounting may be the only option available.
* (2) The complexity of the gear arrangements mean that the probability of malfunction or failure of the components is very high unless alignment and maintenance are carried out frequently *:*. by qualified personnel.
In order to counter the first problem the Direct Drive Bicycle utilises an adjustable lumbar rack comprising two buttock pads, two back pads for lower and upper spine, one head pad and two shoulder pads. The rider once seated is then strapped in place by a broad abdominal quick release * safety belt. Power is transmitted utilising the whole body and wind resistance is reduced by varying * the angle of posture.
In order to negate the dangers of chain/sprocket drives the Direct Drive Bicycle uses a very simple method of propulsion. The rider powers the bicycle using a conventional arrangement of pedals incorporating a ratchet to enable idling at speed. In place of a chain drive sprocket a vertical edge toothed cog is used to drive a secondary vertical cog which in turn drives two horizontal drive shafts.
Bearing are utilised along the lengths to give the shafts rigidity and strength. At the rear wheel two friction bushes are used to engage with abrasive wheel disks. Additional stability is provided by the use of telescoped shafts slotting into the drive shafts from the rear axle bearings.
Variable gear ratio is achieved by moving the rear wheel through the arc of the radius. The top of the rear strut is hinged to the frame and control is achieved by a lever cable and spring operated by the rider.
Page 2 The following is a more detailed description with reference to related drawings.
Figure 1 Overall layout of the bicycle.
Figure 2 Rack arrangement.
Figure 3 Drive train.
Figure 4 Gear selection.
In figure 1 starting at the front, a conventional wheel (1) is utilised controlled by an extended steering shaft (2) and handlebars (3). Below this the drive mechanism comprises of, pedals (4), first (5) and second (6) cogs plus the drive shafts (7) and bushes (8) one on each side.
Above the rear wheel is the gear selection arrangement of lever (9) cable (10) and spring (11).
The riders seating rack (12) is located above the rear wheel connected by variable points to the frame.
Figure 2 shows the essential components of the rack, all of which are adjustable for differing riders' sizes. At the top are the head pad (1), shoulder pads (2), top lumbar pad (3), lower lumbar pad (4) seat belt (5) and buttock pads (6).
* Figure 3 Plan view, illustrates the drive components with pedals (1) first cog (2), second cog (3), drive shafts (4) and bushes (5).
Figure 4 covers the gear selection components, gear selector lever (1), cable (2), spring (3) and rear strut (4). ** *i * S S * S
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Claims (3)
- Page 3 Claims 1. A direct drive bicycle utilising the rider's whole body to power friction bushes engaged to the adjustable rear wheel.
- 2. A direct drive bicycle uses a body rack to attach the rider to the bicycle.
- 3. A direct drive bicycle with reference to claim 1 provides infinitely variable ratios over the radius of the rear wheel.S..... * *S* .* . ** * . ** . * SS * *S S. *5 * . SS SS *SSS
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB1101761.3A GB2487743B (en) | 2011-02-01 | 2011-02-01 | Direct drive bicycle |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB1101761.3A GB2487743B (en) | 2011-02-01 | 2011-02-01 | Direct drive bicycle |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB201101761D0 GB201101761D0 (en) | 2011-03-16 |
| GB2487743A true GB2487743A (en) | 2012-08-08 |
| GB2487743B GB2487743B (en) | 2013-03-20 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB1101761.3A Expired - Fee Related GB2487743B (en) | 2011-02-01 | 2011-02-01 | Direct drive bicycle |
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Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US3934481A (en) * | 1975-01-03 | 1976-01-27 | Foster Donald A | Automatic friction drive transmission |
| US4447068A (en) * | 1981-11-19 | 1984-05-08 | Le Ester Brooks | Bicycle drive mechanism |
| US5496049A (en) * | 1994-04-20 | 1996-03-05 | Escobedo; Francisco | Variable drive mechanism for cycle type vehicles |
| US5544906A (en) * | 1994-06-30 | 1996-08-13 | Clapper; Lawrence D. (Jake) | Human powered recumbent vehicle |
| WO2009094758A1 (en) * | 2008-01-28 | 2009-08-06 | Alexandre Belenkov | Folding recumbent vehicle |
| WO2011078719A1 (en) * | 2009-12-22 | 2011-06-30 | Nekrasov Andrey Dmitrievich | Bicycle |
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Patent Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3934481A (en) * | 1975-01-03 | 1976-01-27 | Foster Donald A | Automatic friction drive transmission |
| US4447068A (en) * | 1981-11-19 | 1984-05-08 | Le Ester Brooks | Bicycle drive mechanism |
| US5496049A (en) * | 1994-04-20 | 1996-03-05 | Escobedo; Francisco | Variable drive mechanism for cycle type vehicles |
| US5544906A (en) * | 1994-06-30 | 1996-08-13 | Clapper; Lawrence D. (Jake) | Human powered recumbent vehicle |
| WO2009094758A1 (en) * | 2008-01-28 | 2009-08-06 | Alexandre Belenkov | Folding recumbent vehicle |
| WO2011078719A1 (en) * | 2009-12-22 | 2011-06-30 | Nekrasov Andrey Dmitrievich | Bicycle |
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| GB2487743B (en) | 2013-03-20 |
| GB201101761D0 (en) | 2011-03-16 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20210201 |