Land vehicles – Wheeled – Occupant propelled type
Patent
1978-09-14
1982-10-12
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Occupant propelled type
B62M 110
Patent
active
043535690
ABSTRACT:
A freewheel flywheel transmission system for a bicycle capable of storing kinetic rotational energy, in which the flywheel properties are utilized with a minimum of moving parts and in which the energy of the user or the kinetic energy of the bicycle is stored or released in a very simple manner.
The transmission system includes a fixed axle and a hub shell rotatively supported by the axle. A flywheel and a first ratchet sprocket to which the energy of the user is applied are affixed to the hub shell. Second and third sprockets are rotatively supported on bearings by said hub shell. First and second clutches are used for engaging and disengaging second and third sprockets to their respective flywheel clutch faces enabling the user to transfer the energy so as to operate the vehicle in a plurality of modes as the power needs vary. Energy from second and third sprockets is transmitted through second and third transmission chains to fourth and fifth sprocket wheels attached to the rear drive wheel.
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McGiehan Donn
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
Sanchelima Jesus
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