Abrégé

A system and method of stabilizing a vehicle are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect, a self-stabilizing vehicle having an articulated frame may generally comprise: a first frame portion coupled to one or more wheels; an second frame portion to support a load of the vehicle; a hinge assembly operably coupling the first frame portion and the second frame portion; and a control unit to drive the hinge assembly causing the second frame portion to rotate (relative to the first frame portion) about one or more hinge axes as a function of inertial data and speed data, and optionally steering control input signals. In some two-wheeled applications, both wheels are steerable; additionally, both wheels may be driven. Alternative vehicles are disclosed having one wheel and three wheels.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62K 11/00 - Motocyclettes, vélomoteurs ou scooters avec une ou deux roues
• B62J 45/412 - Capteurs de vitesse

Abrégé

A system and method of stabilizing a vehicle are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect, a self-stabilizing vehicle having an articulated frame may generally comprise: a base frame portion coupled to one or more wheels; an operator frame portion to support an operator of the vehicle; a hinge assembly operably coupling the base frame portion and the operator frame portion; and a control unit to drive the hinge assembly causing the operator frame portion to rotate (relative to the base frame portion) about one or more hinge axes as a function of inertial data and speed data, and optionally steering control input signals. In some two-wheeled applications, both wheels are steerable; additionally, both wheels may be driven. Alternative vehicles are disclosed having one wheel and three wheels.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62K 11/00 - Motocyclettes, vélomoteurs ou scooters avec une ou deux roues
• B62J 45/412 - Capteurs de vitesse

Abrégé

A system and method of stabilizing a two-wheeled vehicle are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect, a self-stabilizing two-wheeled vehicle having an articulated frame may generally comprise: a front wheel and a rear wheel substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis; a base frame portion coupled to the front wheel and to the rear wheel via respective front and rear suspension components; an operator frame portion to support an operator of the vehicle; a hinge assembly operably coupling the base frame portion and the operator frame portion; and a control unit to drive the hinge assembly causing the operator frame portion to rotate about a hinge axis as a function of inertial data and speed data.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 37/04 - Stabilisation des caisses de véhicules sans agir sur les dispositifs de suspension au moyen de masses mobiles
• B60G 17/016 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par leur réponse à un mouvement ou une condition donnés ou à l'action du conducteur, lors du déplacement du véhicule
• B62D 37/00 - Stabilisation des caisses de véhicules sans agir sur les dispositifs de suspension
• B62D 37/06 - Stabilisation des caisses de véhicules sans agir sur les dispositifs de suspension au moyen de masses mobiles en utilisant des gyroscopes
• B62D 61/02 - Véhicules à moteur ou remorques, caractérisés par la disposition ou le nombre de roues et non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. quatre roues disposées en losange avec deux roues en tandem disposées sur l'axe longitudinal du véhicule
• B62K 11/00 - Motocyclettes, vélomoteurs ou scooters avec une ou deux roues