Roll-Related Reactive System
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1. A three-wheeled vehicle, comprising:
- a frame having a front portion and a rear portion defining a longitudinal axis;
an engine supported by the frame;
a seat supported by the frame;
a front suspension connected to the front portion of the frame;
two front wheels supported by the front suspension and laterally spaced from one another, each wheel having a tire mounted thereon that is suitable for road use;
a rear suspension connected to the rear portion of the frame;
one rear wheel supported by the rear suspension and operatively connected to the engine, the rear wheel having a tire mounted thereon that is suitable for road use and being centered with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle;
a braking system operatively connected to the wheels, the braking system comprising two front brakes operatively connected to the two front wheels, and a rear brake operatively connected to the rear wheel;
an actuator operatively connected to the rear brake for generating a torque when actuated; and
a roll detection system signalling the actuator to actuate when the roll detection system detects a roll of the vehicle above a predetermined threshold, and causing the actuation of at least one of the two front brakes.
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Abstract
A three-wheeled vehicle having a pair of front wheels and a single rear wheel is provided with a roll-related reactive system. The roll-related reactive system provides braking of at least one of the front wheels independent of braking initiated by an operator of the vehicle.
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6 Claims
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1. A three-wheeled vehicle, comprising:
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a frame having a front portion and a rear portion defining a longitudinal axis;
an engine supported by the frame;
a seat supported by the frame;
a front suspension connected to the front portion of the frame;
two front wheels supported by the front suspension and laterally spaced from one another, each wheel having a tire mounted thereon that is suitable for road use;
a rear suspension connected to the rear portion of the frame;
one rear wheel supported by the rear suspension and operatively connected to the engine, the rear wheel having a tire mounted thereon that is suitable for road use and being centered with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle;
a braking system operatively connected to the wheels, the braking system comprising two front brakes operatively connected to the two front wheels, and a rear brake operatively connected to the rear wheel;
an actuator operatively connected to the rear brake for generating a torque when actuated; and
a roll detection system signalling the actuator to actuate when the roll detection system detects a roll of the vehicle above a predetermined threshold, and causing the actuation of at least one of the two front brakes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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