VEHICLE

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100071984A1
SERIAL NO

12374851

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A transverse two-wheeled vehicle has an increased turning limit value. A turning limit estimation system obtains a turning limit value and a center-of-gravity position adjustment system improves the obtained turning limit value. The turning limit estimation system obtains values for turning limit and turning stability by estimating a center-of-gravity position and a lateral acceleration. In the center-of-gravity position adjustment system, the turning limit value is increased by causing the estimated center-of-gravity position to move toward a centripetal direction. The mechanism for moving the center of gravity to is one or more of i) a vehicle body tilt mechanism, ii) a weight movement mechanism, and iii) a seat parallel movement mechanism. Accordingly, particularly a vehicle with two wheels narrowly spaced and a high center of gravity, can make a faster and smaller turn, and driving performance, stability, and security of the turning operation are improved.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
KABUSHIKIKAISHA EQUOS RESEARCH19-12 SOTOKANDA 2-CHOME CHIYODA-KU TOKYO 101-0021

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doi, Katsunori Tokyo, JP 18 379
Miki, Nobuaki Tokyo, JP 61 1628
Sawada, Kazuaki Tokyo, JP 40 864

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation