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US 2016/0238115 A1Published application
Human-powered drive train
OwnerWilliam L. Goininventor
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Abstract
Embodiments described herein are configured to receive forces generated by a user moving their appendages, and convert the force into mechanical force and/or energy. More specifically, embodiments may convert axial and/or tangential force into rotational force. The rotational force may be utilized to power devices, drivetrains, vehicles, such as bicycles, tricycles, kayaks, boats, etc.
Claims1
A human-powered drivetrain comprising:
- a first rigid projection configured to move, the first rigid projection including a first pedal, the first rigid projection including a first plurality of projections positioned on a first surface of the first rigid projection;
- a second rigid projection configured to move, the second rigid projection including a second pedal, the second rigid projection including a second plurality of projections positioned on a first surface of the second rigid projection;
- a first gear including a first plurality of mating teeth, the mating teeth being configured to interface with the first plurality of projections position on the first surface of the first rigid projection;
- a second gear including a second plurality of mating teeth, the second mating teeth being configured to interface with the second plurality of projections position on the second surface of the second rigid projection;
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- an axle including the first gear positioned on a first end of the axle and the second gear positioned on the first end of the axle, wherein the axle is configured to move in a first direction responsive to the first gear or the second gear being rotated.
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