公开(公告)号：US09043067B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US14305534

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.

Inventor： William M. Yates ,  Benjamin T. Ingram

IPC: B60L11/00 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B62K11/04 ,  B62M7/02 ,  B62M23/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/002 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B62K11/04 ,  B62K2204/00 ,  B62M7/02 ,  B62M23/02 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283

Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety.

公开(公告)号：US20140291050A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14305534

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.

Inventor： William M. Yates ,  Benjamin T. Ingram

IPC: B60L11/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/002 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B62K11/04 ,  B62K2204/00 ,  B62M7/02 ,  B62M23/02 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283

Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种动能回收系统（“KERS系统”）和配备有该装置的摩托车。 KERS系统可以是机械的，液压的或它们的组合。 在一个实施例中，摩托车包括后轮，电动马达，马达轴和配备有包括楔形离合器的轮毂的前轮。 电动机轴可以装有一个电动机驱动链轮，驱动链轮，该链轮链驱动连接在千斤顶轴上的千斤顶输入链轮。 千斤顶轴输入链轮可以与楔形离合器一起安装，其允许后轮在前轮KERS系统接合期间在滑行期间释放轮。 电动机从前轮收获动能，而不需要为后轮供电，同时使用齿轮死区可以使前轮和后轮不锁定在一起，从而提高安全性。

公开(公告)号：US08761984B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13838989

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.

Inventor： William M. Yates ,  Benjamin T. Ingram

IPC: B60L11/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/002 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B62K11/04 ,  B62K2204/00 ,  B62M7/02 ,  B62M23/02 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283

Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种动能回收系统（“KERS系统”）和配备有该装置的摩托车。 KERS系统可以是机械的，液压的或它们的组合。 在一个实施例中，摩托车包括后轮，电动马达，马达轴和配备有包括楔形离合器的轮毂的前轮。 电动机轴可以装有一个电动机驱动链轮，驱动链轮，该链轮链驱动连接在千斤顶轴上的千斤顶输入链轮。 千斤顶轴输入链轮可以与楔形离合器一起安装，其允许后轮在前轮KERS系统接合期间在滑行期间释放轮。 电动机从前轮收获动能，而不需要为后轮供电，同时使用齿轮死区可以使前轮和后轮不锁定在一起，从而提高安全性。

公开(公告)号：US20130226381A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13838989

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.

Inventor： William M. Yates, III ,  Benjamin T. Ingram

IPC: B60L11/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/002 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B62K11/04 ,  B62K2204/00 ,  B62M7/02 ,  B62M23/02 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283

Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种动能回收系统（“KERS系统”）和配备有该装置的摩托车。 KERS系统可以是机械的，液压的或它们的组合。 在一个实施例中，摩托车包括后轮，电动马达，马达轴和配备有包括楔形离合器的轮毂的前轮。 电动机轴可以装有一个电动机驱动链轮，驱动链轮，该链轮链驱动连接在千斤顶轴上的千斤顶输入链轮。 千斤顶轴输入链轮可以与楔形离合器一起安装，其允许后轮在前轮KERS系统接合期间在滑行期间释放轮。 电动机从前轮收获动能，而不需要为后轮供电，同时使用齿轮死区可以使前轮和后轮不锁定在一起，从而提高安全性。