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US3756338A
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Gyro-controlled motorcycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-14
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A motorcycle, to be steered and ridden, is disclosed. with a steering wheel and a driven wheel, preferably the steering wheel is a caster wheel. A spinning gyrowheel is provided for steering and stabilizing effects and is preferably coaxial with the driven wheel. Also, the driven wheel is hollow and encloses the spinning gyrowheel. A motor drives both the driven wheel and the spinning gyrowheel, but independently of each other. The power coupling between the motor and the spinning gyrowheel includes an overriding clutch and the power coupling to the driven wheel includes a torque converter.
Inventors
- 👤 H Goodridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:24
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D37/00; B62D37/04; B62D37/06; B62M; B62M9/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A motorcycle to be steered and ridden by a rider comprising longitudinally alined steering and driven wheels; frame means; a first axle means carried by said frame means and supporting said steering wheel for rotation and steering thereof; a second axle means carried by said frame means and supporting said driven wheels for rotation thereof; a source of rotary power supported by said frame means; a first power coupling means interconnecting said source of power with said driven wheel; a spinning gyrowheel mounted for rotation on said second axlE means independently of said driven wheel; and a second power coupling means interconnecting said source of power and said spinning gyrowheel, said second power coupling means including therein an overriding clutch means eliminating reduction of the speed of the spinning gyrowheel upon a reduction of speed of the source of power.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A motorcycle to be steered and ridden by a rider comprising longitudinally alined steering and driven wheels; frame means; a first axle means carried by said frame means and supporting said steering wheel for rotation and steering thereof; a second axle means carried by said frame means and supporting said driven wheels for rotation thereof; a source of rotary power supported by said frame means; a first power coupling means interconnecting said source of power with said driven wheel; a spinning gyrowheel mounted for rotation on said second axlE means independently of said driven wheel; and a second power coupling means interconnecting said source of power and said spinning gyrowheel, said second power coupling means including therein an overriding clutch means eliminating reduction of the speed of the spinning gyrowheel upon a reduction of speed of the source of power.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the steering wheel is a caster wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 2, wherein the steering radius of said steering caster wheel is approximately 120*.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 2, wherein the steering wheel is the leading wheel of the motorcycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the second axle means is fixed to said spinning gyro and the driven wheel is rotatively mounted on said second axle means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein a torque converter is disposed in said first power coupling means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the driven wheel comprises a hollow housing relatively rotatable to said second axle means and said spinning gyro is rotatively mounted within said housing and fixedly mounted on said second axle means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said second power coupling means provides a speed of rotation of said spinning gyro which is a plurality of times greater than that of said driven wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said second power coupling means includes therein an overriding clutch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the output of said source of power has coupled therewith and delivers its output thru centrifugal clutch means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |