Patent ID: 7946373
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: B60L,B62J,B62K,B62M,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A recumbent three or four-wheeled cycle with part-time on-demand electric power provided by a motor drive unit coupled with an on-board rechargeable battery, comprising: two rear drive wheels and either one or two front wheels; pedals and a chain engaged on sprockets providing a manual power system to the rear wheels by use of a multiple geared transmission drive system; each rear wheel having a non-friction rotary drive member connected to a power coupling element capable of transmitting power independently to either of said rear wheels and connected to the rotary drive output of the motor drive unit and to the pedals, chain, and manual power system; a front carriage frame, rear carriage frame, and power transmission system modularly connected together; a hitch or receiver permanently attached to the rear carriage frame capable of connecting to said hitch or receiver a variety of non-powered vehicles for the purpose of towing cargo, material, or personnel; an arched canopy frame modularly connected to the front and rear carriage frames; a highly visible canopy mounted to the canopy frame; and a photovoltaic cell panel attached to the canopy frame and coupled with the on-board rechargeable battery.