WO2007005282A3 - System and method for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle - Google Patents

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WO2007005282A3
WO2007005282A3 PCT/US2006/024047 US2006024047W WO2007005282A3 WO 2007005282 A3 WO2007005282 A3 WO 2007005282A3 US 2006024047 W US2006024047 W US 2006024047W WO 2007005282 A3 WO2007005282 A3 WO 2007005282A3
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rider
mass
bank
wheel
front wheel
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Hannah Murnen
Augusta Niles
Nathan Sigworth
Deborah Sperling
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Gyro Precession Stability Llc
Hannah Murnen
Augusta Niles
Nathan Sigworth
Deborah Sperling
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Application filed by Gyro Precession Stability Llc, Hannah Murnen, Augusta Niles, Nathan Sigworth, Deborah Sperling filed Critical Gyro Precession Stability Llc
Priority to CA2613834A priority Critical patent/CA2613834C/en
Priority to AU2006266228A priority patent/AU2006266228B2/en
Priority to CN2006800310162A priority patent/CN101588959B/en
Priority to JP2008519392A priority patent/JP5069230B2/en
Priority to EP06785223.6A priority patent/EP1907270B1/en
Priority to ES06785223.6T priority patent/ES2627577T3/en
Publication of WO2007005282A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007005282A2/en
Publication of WO2007005282A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007005282A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H7/00—Devices for learning to ride cycles, not otherwise provided for, e.g. assisting balance
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H1/00—Supports or stands forming part of or attached to cycles
    • B62H1/10—Supports or stands forming part of or attached to cycles involving means providing for a stabilised ride
    • 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
    • B62M1/00—Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles
    • B62M1/10—Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles involving devices which enable the mechanical storing and releasing of energy occasionally, e.g. arrangement of flywheels

Abstract

This invention provides a stabilizing system and method for two-wheeled vehicles that affords the rider no restriction on the full range of movements common to bicycles, but that provides greater stability during turns and other maneuvers so that an unintentional bank or tilt is less likely, even at relatively slow speeds and startup. A rotating mass (162) of predetermined mass-value and radial mass- distribution is provided coaxially with the front axle (312). The mass is supported on bearings (320) so as to freewheel with respect to the rotation of the front wheel (130). As such it can be induced to spin significantly faster than the front wheel thereby generating a gyroscopic effect at the front wheel (130) about the axle (312). This gyroscopic effect influences the steering of the wheel by the rider. Due to precession, the wheel tends to follow any excessive bank by the bicycle, ensuring that the rider can 'steer-out-of an unintended tilt or bank. Likewise, the gyroscopic effect limits the rider's ability to execute excessive steering, thereby preventing jackknife movements.
PCT/US2006/024047 2005-06-30 2006-06-22 System and method for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle WO2007005282A2 (en)

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CA2613834A CA2613834C (en) 2005-06-30 2006-06-22 System and method for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle
AU2006266228A AU2006266228B2 (en) 2005-06-30 2006-06-22 System and method for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle
CN2006800310162A CN101588959B (en) 2005-06-30 2006-06-22 System and method for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle
JP2008519392A JP5069230B2 (en) 2005-06-30 2006-06-22 System and method for providing stability to a motorcycle using a gyro
EP06785223.6A EP1907270B1 (en) 2005-06-30 2006-06-22 System and method for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle
ES06785223.6T ES2627577T3 (en) 2005-06-30 2006-06-22 System and method to facilitate gyroscopic stabilization of a two-wheeled vehicle

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US11/170,993 2005-06-30
US11/170,993 US7314225B2 (en) 2005-06-30 2005-06-30 System for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle

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CA (1) CA2613834C (en)
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