Patent ID: 7497525
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: B60G,B60T,B62D,B62K

Abstract:
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; a rear disc operatively connected to the rear wheel; an actuator operatively connected to the rear brake for generating a torque when actuated, the actuator including an electro-magnet and a mechanical link supporting the electro-magnet, the mechanical link being operatively connected to at least one of the two front brakes; and a roll detection system signaling the electro-magnet to actuate when the roll detection system detects a roll of the vehicle about the longitudinal axis above a predetermined threshold, actuation of the electro-magnet causing the rear brake to contact the rear disc thereby causing the mechanical link to move, and movement of the mechanical link causing actuation of the at least one of the two front brakes.