Radfahrzeug mit Pendelachse und blockierbarem Gelenkarm

摘要

The "articulated balancer with oscillating axle and having locking possibilities" provides dynamic stability and static balance in curves to light-weight, narrow vehicles having a high center of gravity. Its application focuses on a vehicle having three wheels, one in front and two in the rear, which vehicle rivals in its maneuverability a motorcycle, offering a higher levels of safety and convenience than conventional motorcycles. The stability in curves is obtained by enhancing the lateral tilting of the vehicle. For this, each rear wheel must allow an up or down motion; each of these motions is opposite to the other but to the same extent. By means of "ball-and-socket" hinged joints, two connecting rods connect the balancer with the rear swinging forks, converting the balancer's rotation to an up-and-down motion of the latter. The balancer's axle allows an oscillation motion controlled by a shock absorber, that provides the rear suspension of the vehicle. The static balance and certain characteristics of its dynamic behavior are obtained by locking the rotating of the balancer.