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The technical problem that this submitted invention successfully solves is automatic balancing of the level or balanced position of a vehicle or vessel, thus facilitating its more extensive application or simpler utilization.
In familiar solutions to this technical problem vehicles use or rely on leg supports, stands or small wheels (stabilizers) and the skill of the driver, who has to step on the ground when the vehicle is stationary. For sailing craft this requires the skill of distributing the load in order to achieve equilibrium.
This vehicle balancing device removes the deficiencies of existing solutions, thus permitting the even balance of a bicycle, motorcycle or scooter without having to get off when stopping. In two-wheel vehicles the balancing device controls the position of the cycle seat, thereby balancing the cyclist, who is the largest load on the vehicle. The cyclist does not
have to dismount when he stops. Consequential, this permits every two- wheel vehicle to be fitted with a cab, which was not feasible until now. For motorcycles and scooters the vehicle balancing device can control the position of the engine and the motorist too (as on a bicycle), and for electric motorcycles and scooters the position of the battery. With the aid of this vehicle balancing device all types of vehicles : monocycles, bicycles, scooters, mopeds and motorcycles, can become covered vehicles with a cab and substitute three-or four-wheel vehicles.
This invention will be described in more detail using an actual example and figures as follows : Figure 1 Diagram showing the vehicle balancing device for universal application on vehicles and sailing craft; Figure 2 Vehicle balancing device fitted on the frame of a bicycle seat viewed from the side; Figure 3 Vehicle balancing device fitted on the frame of a bicycle seat viewed from behind.
The vehicle balancing device is shown in Figures 1,2 and 3. The sensor (1) for tilt alteration or tilt speed is fitted on the vehicle or sailing craft in a position where measuring is simples and determines the position of the vehicle. Any changes in tilt are conveyed to the control unit (2), which with the aid of an electromechanical transmission device (3) shifts the load (4) so that the vehicle or vessel is in equilibrium. Once the sensor (1) detects this position, the vehicle balancing device retains the
load in this position. The information loop operates automatically, therefore mass (4) is always positioned so that the vehicle is in equilibrium.
The advantages of the vehicle balancing device are demonstrated in the fact that it is no longer necessary to support the bicycle, motorcycle or scooter when it comes to a halt or is moving very slowly. Therefore all two- wheel vehicles with balancing equipment can be fitted with a closed cab.
For sailing craft this advantage is evident especially when passengers are moving about on them. Because of the built-in vehicle balancing device these are kept level in equilibrium.