Fluid automatic bicycle transmission
OwnerThomas Irvin Mallardinventor
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Abstract
A fluid automatic transmission for bicycles and other human powered vehicles that dynamically regulates torque thus changing mechanical advantage for the rider or engine. Similar in principle to using an automotive torque-converter that is never locked-out, the design is unique in applying that concept to the bicycle drive train.
Claims3
A Fluid Automatic Bicycle Transmission means, also for other human powered vehicles, which changes mechanical advantage in response to changes in torque using a Fluid and Springs between Inner and Outer Shells incorporating Bearings with Fluid Filling and Sealing means.
Said Fluid Automatic Bicycle Transmission is simple and reasonable in cost to manufacture.
Said Fluid Automatic Bicycle Transmission can be made to fit any existing freewheel or freehub design.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.