Human-powered generator system with active inertia and simulated vehicle
First Claim
1. A generation system comprising:
- a.) an input means adapted to be powered by a human operator for creation of mechanical energy, b.) an electrical generation means connected to the input means and adapted to convert the mechanical energy into electric energy c.) a control means connected to the electrical generation means and adapted to control the load on the electrical generation means, and d.) the control means further configured to modify the effective inertia of the generation system as perceived by the human operator from the input means.
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Abstract
A human-powered generator system for electric watercycles with a control means whereby the perceived mechanical properties of the pedal mechanism and electric pedal-powered generator are adjustable by the operator. The invention provides a means whereby the rotational inertia and damping of the input pedal mechanism, including generator, as perceived by the operator can be increased or decreased as desired. The control means with further properties such that the input pedal mechanism as perceived by the operator can be made to mimic that of bicycle; i.e., with large inertia when pedaling in the forward direction, a very low inertia when pedaling in the reverse direction, and a freewheeling clutch mechanism whereby the large inertia is disengaged when not pedaling in the forward direction with a forward torque. The control means further enable the electric watercycle to be perceived as coasting through the water when the operator takes a momentary break from pedaling, much like that of a bicycle coasting.
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20 Claims
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1. A generation system comprising:
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a.) an input means adapted to be powered by a human operator for creation of mechanical energy, b.) an electrical generation means connected to the input means and adapted to convert the mechanical energy into electric energy c.) a control means connected to the electrical generation means and adapted to control the load on the electrical generation means, and d.) the control means further configured to modify the effective inertia of the generation system as perceived by the human operator from the input means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A vehicle comprising:
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a.) an input means adapted to be powered by a human operator for creation of mechanical energy, b.) an electrical generation means connected to the input means and adapted to convert the mechanical energy into electric energy, c.) an energy storage means connected to the generator and adapted to store electric energy, d.) at least one output means connected to the energy storage means and electrical generation means and adapted to provide locomotion to the vehicle, e.) a control means connected to the electrical generation means and adapted to control the load on the electrical generation means, and f.) the control means further configured to modify the effective inertia of the input and electrical generation means as perceived by the human operator. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A vehicle comprising:
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a.) an input means adapted to be powered by a human operator for creation of mechanical energy, b.) an electrical generation means connected to the input means and adapted to convert the mechanical energy into electric energy, c.) an energy storage means connected to the generator and adapted to store electric energy, d.) at least one output means connected to the energy storage means and electrical generation means and adapted to provide locomotion to the vehicle, e.) a control means connected to the electrical generation means and adapted to control the load on the electrical generation means, and f.) the control means further configured to simulate a vehicle operation. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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