Patent Publication Number: US-2021171152-A1

Title: Vehicle with pedals movable along sliders

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/072,211 filed Jul. 24, 2018, which is a National Stage of International Application No. PCT/US17/15596 filed Jan. 30, 2017 which claims priority of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/288,611 filed Jan. 29, 2016, now expired, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/412,962 filed Jan. 23, 2017, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,167,046, all of which are incorporated by reference herein. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     This invention relates to human-powered vehicles such as bicycles, tricycles and other multi-wheel variants and specifically to such human-powered vehicles propelled by a reciprocating thrust motion of the operator using a double bump drive hammer powered mechanism connected by a power-gear to a double overrunning clutch transmission with optional returning springs. The human-powered vehicle is propelled using pedals/hammers positioned in between wheels or approximately above and on either side of the front wheel. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Recumbent human-powered vehicles, such as bicycles and tricycles and human-powered vehicles with linear drivers, are known in the prior art. Some examples of such vehicles are found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,574,649; 4,846,488; 4,878,684; 5,272,928; 5,290,054; 5,732,963; 5,915,710; 5,979,922; 6,173,981; and 7,048,290; and WO 2006002577. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     A vehicle in accordance with the invention includes a frame, a seat arranged on the frame, a wheel rotatably mounted on the frame, an elongate directional slider, a pedal on the directional slider that slides between first and second positions, a main drive chain connected to the first wheel, a main drive sprocket that rotates the main drive chain and thus the first wheel, a flywheel that rotates the main drive sprocket, and an energy generating system that converts sliding of the pedal on the directional slider into rotational force to rotate the flywheel. 
     The energy generating system may include a first electrical coil assembly connected to the pedal, a second electrical coil assembly in connection with the directional slider and that cooperates with the first electrical coil assembly to cause generation of electricity, and an electrical motor that is powered by the generated electricity and is coupled to the flywheel to rotate the flywheel. Wires may be used to convey electricity to the motor, which is as such, or otherwise, electrically coupled to the flywheel. 
     An additional directional slider may be provided on an opposite side of the frame from a side on which the directional slider is situated, and an additional pedal provided on the additional directional slider that slides between first and second positions. The energy generating system converts sliding of the additional pedal on the additional directional slider into rotational force to rotate the flywheel. In this case, the energy generating system includes a first electrical coil assembly connected to the pedal, a second electrical coil assembly in connection with the directional slider and that cooperates with the first electrical coil assembly to cause generation of electricity, a third electrical coil assembly connected to the additional pedal, a fourth electrical coil assembly in connection with the additional directional slider and that cooperates with the third electrical coil assembly to cause generation of electricity, and an electrical motor that is powered by the generated electricity and is coupled to the flywheel to rotate the flywheel. Movement of the pedal on the directional slider is independent of movement of the additional pedal on the additional directional slider. 
     The directional slider may be vertically oriented on the frame such that the pedal is movable in a vertical, linear movement. In this case, the vehicle optionally includes a spring at a top of the directional slider in an upward path of the pedal to limit upward movement of the pedal on the directional slider and/or a spring at a bottom of the directional slider in an downward path of the pedal to limit downward movement of the pedal on the directional slider. Each spring or both springs may be a reciprocating electrical spring that generates electrical power and returns force at the same time, the spring being part of the energy generating system. 
     An additional spring may be provided at the bottom of the directional slider below the spring and which is attached to the frame. 
     The vehicle may include an additional wheel in front of the wheel such that the additional wheel is a front wheel of the vehicle and the wheel is a rear wheel of the vehicle. The directional slider is situated between the front and rear wheels. A seat is provided rearward of the directional slider and a handlebar in front of the directional slider. 
     In another embodiment, the directional slider is horizontally oriented on the frame such that the pedal is movable in a horizontal, linear movement. The vehicle may include an additional wheel in front of the wheel such that the additional wheel is a front wheel of the vehicle and the wheel is a rear wheel of the vehicle. In this case, the directional slider is preferably situated at least partly over the front wheel. A seat is rearward of the directional slider and a handlebar in front of the directional slider, with the seat including a backrest. Optionally, a first spring is at a front of the directional slider in a forward path of the pedal to limit forward movement of the pedal on the directional slider, and a second spring is at a rear of the directional slider in a rearward path of the pedal to limit rearward movement of the pedal on the directional slider. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The invention, together with further advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals identify like elements, and wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a side view of an embodiment of upright seated position of the present invention incorporating hammer handle pedals/hammers weights attached to it. 
         FIG. 2  is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention, incorporating vertical slider for pedals/hammers weights. 
         FIG. 3  is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention, incorporating vertical sliders for pedals/hammer weights which contain electrical generation elements which produces electrical power to move the vehicle and returning pedals/hammers weights—electrical springs. 
         FIG. 4  is a side view of an embodiment of the transmission of the present invention, recumbent human power vehicle with slider/hammer handle associated with slider bracket attached to the steering column. 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention, recumbent human-powered vehicle with horizontal sliders attached to the frame. 
         FIG. 6  is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention, incorporating vertical sliders and gears, and for pedals/hammers weights, the gears associated with the generator produces electrical power to move the vehicle. 
         FIG. 7  is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention incorporating horizontal sliders which contain electrical generation elements which produce electrical power to move the vehicle and returning pedals/hammers weights—electrical springs. 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view of a particular embodiment of the transmission of the present invention utilizing sliders and gears. 
         FIG. 9  is a side view of a particular embodiment of the transmission and electrical hammer powered drive mechanism of the present invention utilizing bumps and overrunning clutches. 
         FIG. 10  is a cross-sectional view of a particular embodiment of the transmission of the present invention utilizing spiral torsion returning springs. 
         FIG. 11  is a side view of a particular embodiment of the transmission of the present invention utilizing movable leading slider gear axle and therefore changeable bump height. 
         FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional view of particular embodiment of the transmission of the present invention utilizing hydraulic overrunning latches, hydraulic self-pressure bearings, electrical generator, and flywheel. 
         FIG. 13  is a side view of a particular embodiment of the transmission and inertial hammer powered drive mechanism of the present invention utilizing hydraulic overrunning latches, hydraulic self-pressure bearings, electrical generators, and flywheels. 
         FIG. 14  is a side view of another embodiment of a bicycle of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15  is an enlarged side view of the transmission mechanism of the bicycle shown in  FIG. 14 : 
         FIG. 16  is a cross-sectional view taken along the line  16 - 16  in  FIG. 15 ; 
         FIG. 17  is a cross-sectional view taken along the line  17 - 17  in  FIG. 15 ; 
         FIG. 18  is a side view of another embodiment of a bicycle of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 19  is a cross-sectional view taken along the line  19 - 19  in  FIG. 18 . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-13 , a bicycle  1  has a double-stroke inertial hammer-powered gear drive mechanism  10 ,  12 ,  13 ,  14  integral with a bicycle frame  2 , The bicycle  1  has many of the standard components found in typical bicycles, such as a rear wheel  3 , top tube  4 , low tube  5 , steering column  6 , front wheel  7 , main drive sprocket  40 , main drive chain  44 , rear wheel drive sprocket  60 , adjustable handlebar  62 , and a front fork  20 . Bicycle  1  may include alternative or other components known to be used on bicycles as long as they do not interfere with the motive system to be disclosed. 
     The hammer-powered gear drive mechanism of the bicycle  1  includes leading adjustable sliders and gears  12 , bumps  13 , and is engaged with follower left and right gears  14 . This arrangement is shown on the right side of the bicycle  1  in  FIG. 1 , with a leading slider and gear  12 , a bump  13  and right side gear  14  shown, but the same combination of components, i.e., a leading slider and gear  12 , a bump  13  and the left side gear  14 , are present on the left side of the bicycle  1 . The description will generally discuss one combination of these components, it being understood that the opposite side of the frame  2  includes the same components. 
     Each leading slider and gear  12  serves as a guide member that moves in conjunction with movement of an inertial hammer weight  10 . Movement of this guide member is converted by the energy transfer system coupled thereto into motive power to rotate the rear wheel  3  only when the weight  10  moves in a direction from a first position (an upper position shown in solid lines in  FIG. 1 ) to a second position (a lower position show in dotted lines in  FIG. 1 ), i.e., downward in the configuration shown in  FIG. 1  and not when the weight  10  moves in the opposite direction from the second position to the first position (upward). Various forms of this guide member and energy transfer system are possible. 
     Leading slider and gear  12  is joined by a roller  11  with the hammer handle  9  and the inertial hammer weight  10 , combined with a pedal  19 . Weight  10  is fixed to the hammer handle  9  and the pedal  19  is fixed to the weight  10 , although it could alternatively or additionally be fixed to the hammer handle  9 . 
     Roller  11  is fixed to the hammer handle  9  but can rotate in this fixed position (rotatably mounted to the hammer handle  9 ) and is positioned in connection with the leading slider and gear  12  to be guided in its reciprocating up and down sliding movement by the leading slider and gear  12 . As the hammer handle  9  pivots relative to its pivot point on a bracket  8  fixed to the frame  2 , the radial distance of the roller  11  from the pivot point on the bracket  8  does not change, but rather, the leading slider and gear  12  pivots about its pivot point on another bracket  64  fixed to the frame  2 . Bracket  8  is fixed to a part of the frame  2  leading to the axle of the rear wheel  3 . Bracket  64  is fixed to the top tube  4  of the frame  2 . 
     Hammer handle  9  and leading slider and gear  12  are jointed with or connected to the frame  2  by the brackets  8 ,  64 , one bracket  8  supporting the fixed end of the hammer handle  9  and the other bracket  64  supporting the upper end of the leading slider and gear  12 . Bracket  64  can support the leading slider and gear  12  on both sides of the bicycle  1 , or two brackets  64  can be provided, whereas a separate bracket  8  is usually required on each side of the bicycle  1  to support a respective hammer handle  9 . With such fixing of the pedal  19 , weight  10  and hammer handle  9  to one another and the hammer handle  9  to the bracket  8 , downward movement of the pedal  19 , caused by force exerted by the rider of the bicycle  1 , causes downward movement of the weight  10  and pivotal downward movement of the hammer handle  9  relative to the pivot point defined on the bracket  8 . Upward movement of the pedal  19  causes upward movement of the weight  10  and pivotal upward movement of the hammer handle  9  relative to the pivot point defined on the bracket  8 . 
     Inertial hammer weight  10  along with the driver&#39;s own body weight creates a pendulum-type oscillation movement of the hammer handle  9  resulting in guided movement of the roller  11  along the leading slider and gear  12 . Springs  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  70  provide movement control of the inertial weight  10 , resisting shocks and creating an additional reciprocating force. By passing bump  13 , the roller  11  creates a high power movement of leading slider and gear  12  and rotating following gear  14 . Springs  16  and  17  are positioned on the underside of the top tube  4  to first limit the upward movement of the weight  10  and second to provide a reciprocating force if the weight  10  should come into contact with the lowermost spring  16  in its upward stroke. With respect to the downward stroke, springs  15  and  70  are positioned to first limit the downward movement of the weight  10  (shown in dotted lines in  FIG. 1 ) and second to provide a reciprocating force if the weight  10  should come into contact with the spring  70  in its downward stroke. Spring  15  may be fixed to the frame  2 . With the springs  16 ,  70  in fixed positions, the weight  10  has a defined path of movement, effected by the rider moving the pedals  19 . 
     Bump  13  is formed by providing the leading slider and gear  12  with a deviation radially outward of its radius of curvature, or a deviation from a straight path. Preferably, the bump  13  is curved to provide for easy passage of the roller  11  therethrough. The dotted lines along the leading slider and gear  12  represent the path of the roller  11 . However, each leading slider and gear  12  is not configured to correspond to this path and enable the roller  11  to move in this path, but rather have the bump  13 . The bump  13  thereby causes the leading slider and gear  12  to pivot rearward about the pivot point defined on the bracket  64  as the roller  11  passes through the bump  13 . This pivotal rearward movement causes rearward movement of a ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  which is engaged with a gear  14  of the drive mechanism, thereby causing rotation of the gear  14 . 
     Ratchet portion  66  extends from the bump  13 , and since the leading slider and gear  12  is generally in a vertical orientation, the ratchet portion  66  extends in a generally horizontal orientation. The length and construction of the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  is determined relative to the extent of its rearward movement and the size and shape of the teeth on the gear  14 . Other variables relating to the construction of and coupling between the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  and the gear  14  to enable a maximal portion of the force of the downward stroke applied by the rider to the pedals  19  to be converted into rotation of the gear  14  are readily determinable by one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains in view of the disclosure herein. 
     Gears  14 , one on each side for the frame  2 , transmit power to the single main drive sprocket wheel  40  by overrunning clutches having outer and inner rings  41  and  42  (see  FIGS. 8-11 ) or outer and inner rings  47  and  48  (see  FIGS. 12 and 13 ). As the gear  14  rotates, the main drive sprocket wheel  40  rotates causing the main drive chain  44  threaded over it to move and the rear wheel drive sprocket  60 , over which the main drive chain is threaded, to rotate thereby causing rotation of the rear wheel  3  to which the rear wheel drive sprocket  60  is connected. 
       FIG. 2  shows an embodiment of a bicycle  68  similar to the bicycle  1  shown in  FIG. 1  with the exception that each hammer handle  9  is replaced by a directional slider  21  attached to the top tube  4 , i.e., there is a directional slider  21  on each side of the frame  2  of the bicycle  68 . The directional slider  21  may be fixed to the frame  2  and, as illustrated, is substantially vertical, although the angle between the main axis of the directional slider  21  and the top tube  4  of the frame  2  may vary or be variable depending on, for example, rider preference. 
     Weight  10  is connected to the directional slider  21  to enable it to slide up and down along the directional slider  21 , an upper position of the weight  10  being shown in solid lines and a lowermost position of the weight along the directional slider  21  being shown in dotted lines. Pedal  19  is attached to the weight  10  for movement along with the weight  10 , and a bracket or connector  72  joins the pedal  19  to the leading slider and gear  12  via a roller  11 . Thus, the roller  11  is rotatably connected to the connector  72  and moves up and down dependent on the up and down movement of the pedal  19 , and connected weight  10 . 
     Spring  16  situated at the top of the directional slider  21  limits upward movement of the weight  10  along the directional slider  21  and provides a reciprocating force if the weight  10  should come into contact with the spring  16  in its upward stroke. Spring  70  situated at the bottom of the directional slider  21  limits downward movement of the weight  10  along the directional slider  21  and provides a reciprocating force if the weight  10  should come into contact with the spring  70  in its downward stroke. Spring  17  is optionally positioned below the lowermost spring  70 . There may be any number of upper and lower springs at the end regions of the directional slider  21 . 
     In  FIG. 2 , the roller  11  moves downward as the rider forces the pedal  19  downward causing the weight  10  to move downward along the directional slider  21 . The roller  11  also moves downward in a straight path and when it reaches the bump  13  in the leading slider and gear  12 , it cases the leading slider and gear  12  to pivot rearward about the pivot point on the bracket  64 , and the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  to move rearward while in contact with the gear  14 . As the gear  14  rotates, the main drive sprocket wheel  40  rotates causing the main drive chain  44  to move and the rear wheel drive sprocket  60  to rotate thereby causing rotation of the rear wheel  3 . Ratchet portion  66  extends from a portion of the leading slider and gear  12  below the bump  13 . Comparing  FIGS. 1 and 2 , it can be seen that the ratchet portion  66  can extend from either the bump  13  itself or another part of the leading slider and gear  12 . 
       FIG. 3  shows an embodiment wherein the rider&#39;s control of the pedals  19  causes generation of electricity which powers an electrical motor  24  that turns the rear wheel  3 . An energy generating system is thus provided. A directional slider  21  is provided, as in the embodiment of  FIG. 2 , but an electrical coil assembly  22  is connected to each pedal  19  and another electrical coil assembly  23  is integrated into the directional slider  21  on each side of the bicycle  2 , and thus serves as a stationary static electrical generator coil assembly. These electrical coil assemblies  22 ,  23  form the energy generating system that converts sliding movement of the weight (considered the combination of the pedal  19  and the electrical coil assembly  22 ) along the directional slider  21  into rotational force to rotate a flywheel  25 . 
     Movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  relative to the stationary electrical coil assembly  23  on each directional slider  21  causes generation of electricity which is conveyed through wires on the bicycle  1  to a common electrical motor  24 . Motor  24  may be housed in a housing attached to the frame  2 . Motor  24  is electrically coupled to a flywheel  25  that causes rotation of the main drive sprocket wheel  40  in turn, causing the main drive chain  44  to move and the rear wheel drive sprocket  60  to rotate thereby causing rotation of the rear wheel  3 . There may be two motors and flywheels, one for each energy generating system, or a single motor and single flywheel that are powered by both energy generating systems. 
     In use, the rider sitting on seat  18  puts their feet on the pedals  19 , one on each side of the frame  2 , and then moves their feet up and down, causing vertical, linear movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  along the directional slider  21  and relative to the stationary electrical coil assembly  23 . The uppermost position of the electrical coil assembly  22  is shown in solid lines while the lowermost position is shown in dotted lines. This relative movement of the coil assemblies  22 ,  23  generates electricity, in a manner known to those skilled in the art. The electrical coil assembly  23  may be integrated into a reciprocating electrical spring. It is possible for the rider to move only one of their feet up and down, and when moving both of their feet up and down, they can move their feet simultaneously in down stroke and up stroke, or alternatively in down and up stroke, i.e., one going down and the other going up. 
     As in  FIG. 2 , spring  76  situated at the top of the directional slider  21  limits upward movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  along the directional slider  21  and provides a reciprocating force if the electrical coil assembly  22  should come into contact with the spring  16  in its upward stroke. An optional spring  74  is above spring  76  and aids the function of spring  76 . Spring  17  situated at the bottom of the directional slider  21  limits downward movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  along the directional slider  21  and provides a reciprocating force if the electrical coil assembly  22  should come into contact with the spring  17  in its downward stroke. Another spring  15  is connected to the spring  17  and is attached to the frame  2 . Electrical wires between the electrical coil assemblies  22 ,  23  may pass through spring  15 , or other parts of the frame  2 . 
     Springs  15 ,  17 ,  74 ,  76  may be reciprocating electrical springs that generate electrical power and returning force at the same time. In this case, the springs  15 ,  17 ,  74 ,  76  are also connected by wires to the motor  24  and provide electrical energy to the motor  24 . Electrical springs that generate electricity when contacted by a moving object are known. 
       FIG. 4  shows a bicycle  80  similar to that shown in  FIG. 1  but the frame  2  is configured to allow the rider to sit on the seat  18  and rest their back on a backrest  76 . Also, the hammer handle  32  is pivotally connected to a pedal slider bracket  33  attached to the frame  2  and specifically to the steering column  6 . The weight  10  is attached to a swinging hammer handle  32 , e.g., in the same manner that the weight  10  is attached to the hammer handle  9 , and the pedal  19  is attached to the weight  10  or hammer handle  32 . By pivotally mounting the hammer handle  32  at its upper end to the pedal slider bracket  33 , a pivot point for the hammer handle  32  is defined on the pedal slider bracket  33  and the hammer handle  32  swings in a pendulum-type motion between a rearwardmost position shown in solid lines and a forwardmost position shown in dotted lines. Ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  extends from the bump  13 , and since the leading slider and gear  12  is generally in a horizontal orientation, the ratchet portion  66  extends in a generally vertical orientation. 
     The rider puts their feet onto the pedals  19 , one on each side of the frame  2  of the bicycle  80 , and then pushes the pedal  19 , with the connected weight  10 , forward causing the hammer handle  32  to swing forward. This swinging movement causes the roller  11  to move along the leading slider and gear  12 . As the roller  11  rolls over the bump  13  in the leading slider and gear  12 , the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  is moved downward while in contact with the gear  14  causing rotation of the gear  14 , 
     Rotation of gear  14  causes movement of a secondary drive chain  78  only when the hammer handle  32  swings forward and not when the hammer handle  32  swings rearward. This is achieved by an overrunning clutch  96  integrated with the gear  14 , as in the embodiments of  FIGS. 1 and 2 . Thus, the secondary drive chain  78  does not move unless the inner ring of the overrunning clutch  96  is engaged with the outer ring of the overrunning clutch  96 , which occurs only when the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  moves downward and the gear  14  rotates clockwise, but not when the leading slider and gear  12  moves upward and the gear  14  rotates counterclockwise. Movement of the secondary drive chain  78  causes the main drive sprocket wheel  40  to rotate which in turn, causes the main drive chain  44  to move and the rear wheel drive sprocket  60  to rotate thereby causing rotation of the rear wheel  3 . 
       FIG. 5  shows a bicycle  82  similar to that shown in  FIG. 2  wherein a directional slider  21  is attached to the frame  2 , one on each side of the frame  1 . Each directional slider  21  is attached by a bracket  84  to a front part of the frame  2 , specifically the steering column  6 , to project forward from the frame  2  to position the pedals  19  in a position in which the rider seated on seat  18  and leaning back on backrest  76  can contact the pedals  19 . 
     As in  FIG. 2 , weight  10  slides along the directional slider  21 , and the pedal  19  is attached to the weight  10 . Springs  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  70  provide for controlled movement of the weight  10  and can also generate force upon contact by weight  10 . Each leading slider and gear  12  is positioned in a substantially horizontal orientation with the ratchet portion  66  in a substantially vertical orientation. Each roller  11  is coupled to the pedal  19  by a connector or bracket  98  and is able to move forward and rearward at a fixed (vertical) distance from the respective directional slider  21 , and as the roller  11  passes through the bump  13 , a downward force is exerted on the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  causing rotation of the gear  14  in contact with the ratchet portion  66 . 
     Rotation of gear  14  causes movement of a secondary drive chain  78  only when the weight  10  slides forward and not when the weight  10  slides rearward. This is achieved by an overrunning clutch  96  integrated with the gear  14 , as in the embodiments of  FIGS. 1 and 2 . Movement of the secondary drive chain  78  causes the main drive sprocket wheel  40  to rotate which in turn, causes the main drive chain  44  to move and the rear wheel drive sprocket  60  to rotate thereby causing rotation of the rear wheel  3 . 
     In this embodiment and the embodiments with a secondary drive chain, e.g.,  FIG. 4 , the roller  11  of each drive mechanism passes through the bump  13  in both strokes, i.e., the forward stroke and the rearward stroke or the up stroke and the down stroke. During the forward or down stroke, the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  is moved downward or rearward. During the rearward or up stroke, the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  is moved upward or forward to return it to the initial position. This upward or forward movement does not result in movement of the secondary drive chain  78  in view of the use of the overrunning clutches described below. Thus, the drive mechanism is configured to provide unidirectional movement of the secondary drive chain  78  so that it moves only in one direction during the forward or down stroke of each pedal  19 , and not during the reverse rearward or up stroke of each pedal  19 . 
       FIG. 6  shows an embodiment similar to that shown in  FIG. 4 , but wherein the rider&#39;s control of the pedals  19  causes generation of electricity which powers an electrical motor  24  that turns the rear wheel  3 . An electrical generator  34  is connected to the gear  14  of each drive mechanism on the sides of the frame  2  of the bicycle  86 . As in  FIG. 4 , the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  is moved downward, while in contact with the gear  14 , upon forward pushing force exerted by the rider on the pedals  19  causing rotation of the gear  14 . There are two gears  14  and thus two electrical generators  34 . 
     In use, the rider on seat  18  puts their feet on pedals  19 , one on each side of the frame  2 , and moves their feet forward and backward, causing swinging of the hammer handle  32  and thus downward and upward movement of the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  as the roller  11  passes through the bump  13 . The forwardmost position of the hammer handle  32  is shown in dotted lines while the rearwardmost position is shown in solid lines. The downward movement causes rotation of the gear  14 , but not the upward movement in view of the construction of the gear  14 , described below. 
     Rotation of the gear  14  causes generation of electricity which is conveyed through wires on the bicycle  86 , e.g., partly through the top tube  4 , to a common electrical motor  24 . The manner in which rotation of a component can generate electricity is known to those skilled in the electrical energy generation field. Motor  24  is electrically coupled to a flywheel  25  that causes rotation of the main drive sprocket wheel  40  in turn, causing the main drive chain  44  to move and the rear wheel drive sprocket  60  to rotate thereby causing rotation of the rear wheel  3 . 
     As in  FIG. 4 , springs  15 ,  16 ,  17  limit the swinging movement of the hammer handle  32 . If springs  15 ,  16 ,  17  are reciprocating electrical springs, they can also generate electrical power and return force when impacted by the weight  10 , with this electrical power being conveyed through wires. Thus, springs  15 ,  16 ,  17  are also connected by wires to the motor  24  and provide electrical energy to the motor  24 . Electrical springs that generate electricity when contacted by a moving object are known. 
       FIG. 7  shows an embodiment, similar to  FIG. 3 , wherein the rider&#39;s control of the pedals  19  causes generation of electricity which powers an electrical motor  24  that turns the rear wheel  3 . The electrical coil assembly  22  is connected to each pedal  19  and another electrical coil assembly  23  is integrated into the directional slider  21  on each side of the bicycle  88 , and thus serves as a stationary static electrical generator coil assembly. Movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  relative to the stationary electrical coil assembly  23  on each directional slider  21  causes generation of electricity which is conveyed through wires on the bicycle  88  to a common electrical motor  24 . Motor  24  is electrically coupled to a flywheel  25  that causes rotation of the main drive sprocket wheel  40  in turn, causing the main drive chain  44  to move and the rear wheel drive sprocket  60  to rotate thereby causing rotation of the rear wheel  3 . 
     In use, the rider on seat  18  with the back potentially against backrest  76  and puts their feet on pedals  19 , one on each side of the frame  2  of the bicycle  88 , and then moves their feet forward and backward, causing linear movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  along the directional slider  21  and relative to the stationary electrical coil assembly  23 . The rearmost position of the electrical coil assembly  22  is shown in solid lines while the forwardmost position is shown in dotted lines. This relative movement of coil assemblies generates electricity, in a manner known to those skilled in the art. The electrical coil assembly  23  may be integrated into a reciprocating electrical spring. It is possible for the rider to move only one of their feet forward and backward, and when moving both of their feet forward and backward, they can move their feet simultaneously in a forward stroke and a rearward stroke, or alternatively in forward and rearward strokes, i.e., one going forward and the other going rearward. 
     Spring  70  situated at the rear of the directional slider  21  limits rearward movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  along the directional slider  21  and provides a reciprocating force if the electrical coil assembly  22  should come into contact with the spring  70  in its rearward stroke. Similarly, a spring  16  situated at the front of the directional slider  21  limits forward movement of the electrical coil assembly  22  along the directional slider  21  and provides a reciprocating force if the electrical coil assembly  22  should come into contact with the spring  16  in its forward stroke. Another spring  17  is optionally connected to the spring  70 . Electrical wires between the electrical coil assemblies  22 ,  23  may pass through spring  16 , or other parts of the frame  2 . 
     Springs  16 ,  17 ,  70  may be reciprocating electrical springs that generate electrical power and returning force at the same time, as mentioned elsewhere herein. Thus, the springs  16 ,  17 ,  70  are also connected by wires to the motor  24  and provide electrical energy to the motor  24 . 
       FIGS. 8-11  show the clutch mechanism that allows the rotation of gear  14  in only one direction to cause movement of the main drive chain  40  which may be considered part of the energy transfer systems. For this explanation, the motive stroke will be that stroke that causes the movement of the main drive chain  40  while the return stroke is that stroke that causes return of the weight  10  to a position ready for another motive stroke. In the motive stroke, an outer ring  41  is in engagement with an inner ring  42 , while in the return stroke, the outer ring  41  is not in engagement with the inner ring  42 , respectively. Also,  FIG. 8  clearly shows that there are two drive mechanisms, one on each side of the frame  2 . 
     The gear  14  of the drive mechanism on each side of the frame  2  is shown. Each gear  14  has an opening in which at least a part of the outer ring  41  and at least a part of the inner ring  42  are situated (see also  FIG. 1 ). The inner ring  42  is housed in a cavity in the outer ring  42 . The outer ring  41  extends inward toward the frame  2  which the inner ring  42  is mostly housed in a space defined by the outer ring  41 . The single main drive sprocket  40  is between a transmission bracket  36  fixed to the frame  2 , and the inner ring  41  on one side of the transmission bracket  36 . The main drive sprocket  40  is fixed to a transmission axle  37 . 
     The clutch mechanism includes a transmission main chain axis drive  35  having the transmission axle  37  located in the transmission bracket  36  and bearings  38  or possibly hydraulic self-pressure bearings  49  between the inner surface of the transmission bracket  36  and the outer surface of the transmission axle  37  to enable rotation of transmission axle  37  relative to the transmission bracket  35  (see also  FIG. 12 ). To return follower gears  14  in a working position after a motive stroke in which the inner and outer rings  41 ,  42  rotate counterclockwise in the direction of the arrows in  FIG. 9 , the outer ring  41  (or  48 ) is configured to be placed into an idle condition on the return stroke cycle. 
     A spiral torsion returning spring  39 , see  FIG. 10 , or leading slider and gear  12  rotates the overrunning clutch outer ring  41  or a hydraulic overrunning clutch outer ring  48  in the opposite direction. Then, to perform another motive stroke, the outer rings  41  (or  48 ) re-engage with the inner ring  42  (or  49 ) to perform a power stroke cycle and transmit rotational force to transmission axle  37  via the inner ring  42  (or  49 ), then to the main drive sprocket wheel  40  connected thereto and then to the main drive chain  44  running over the main drive sprocket wheel  40 . 
       FIG. 9  shows the direction of rotation of the outer ring  41  that causes rotation of the inner ring  42  in the same rotational direction, i.e., engagement of the inner ring  42  with the outer ring  41 . Outer ring  41  is rotated upon the rearward movement of the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12  (in the direction of arrow A) as the roller  11  passes downward through the bump  13 . The dotted lines represent the movement of the roller  11 , which movement forces the rearward movement of the ratchet portion  66  of the leading slider and gear  12   
       FIG. 10  shows the torsion spiral returning spring  39  provided to return the overrunning clutch outer ring  41 . A torsional spiral returning spring  39  may be situated at each end of the transmission axle  37  proximate the outer rings  41 . The torsional spiral returning spring  39  is particularly useful when the leading slider and gear  12  does not return by itself to its initial, motive stroke-ready position. One embodiment wherein such return is not automatic is shown in  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 11  is a side view of an embodiment of the transmission wherein the pivot point of the leading slider and gear  12  is adjustable. To this end, the pivot point is defined by an axle  46  and instead of bracket  64 , a flange  45  with a longitudinal slide slot or aperture  90  is provided. The axle  46  is dimensioned to slide in the aperture  90  while being retained therein. With the configuration, the height of the bump  13  is variable. The axle  46  and/or the aperture  90  can be constructed to provide for defined positions of the axle  46  in the aperture  90  to avoid movement of the axle  46  after setting by the rider and during use. Since the axle  46  can move in the aperture  90 , there is no automatic return of the leading slider and gear  12  and thus the torsional spiral returning spring  39  on the transmission axle  37  are used to rotate the outer gear  41  and gear  14  back to their initial positions in which they will be ready for a motive stroke. 
       FIG. 12  shows a hydraulic overrunning clutch inner ring  47  and outer ring  48  which are connected with follower gear  14 . The inner ring  47  is connected to the transmission axle  37  which is rotatably mounted on the frame  2  by hydraulic self-pressure bearings  49  to enable rotation of transmission axle  37  relative to the transmission bracket  36  attached to the frame  2 . The transmission main chain axis drive  35  contains the electrical generator  34  connected to a flywheel  25  integrated with the main drive sprocket wheel  40 . Hydraulic self-pressure bearing seals  50  seal the hydraulic self-pressure bearings  49 . 
     During the motive stroke, rotation of the gear  14  causes rotation of the overrunning clutch outer ring  48  and the overrunning clutch outer ring  47  engaged therewith, which in turn causes rotation of the transmission axle  37 . Rotation of the transmission axle  37  causes rotation of the main drive sprocket wheel  40  connected to the transmission axle  37 . Rotation of the main drive sprocket wheel  40  causes rotation of the flywheel  26  and generator  34  thereon relative to a stationary coil  92  mounted on a flange  94  connected to the bracket  35 . Relative rotation of the generator  34  to the coil  92  generates electricity in the generator  34  which is directed to the motor  24  (not shown in  FIG. 12 ). 
       FIG. 13  is a side view of an embodiment of the transmission and inertial hammer powered drive mechanism of the present invention utilizing hydraulic overrunning latches (where are the latches), hydraulic self-pressure bearings  49 , electrical generators  34 , and flywheels  25  as described with reference to  FIG. 12 . 
     In any of the embodiments described above, the left and right power stroke cycles are independent from one another, Because of this independent action, the rider can use both legs simultaneously when necessary to provide more power to the vehicle, such as, for example, when accelerating, riding uphill or carrying larger loads (e.g., passengers in a rickshaw-like configuration), Likewise, the rider may alternate between left and right leg motion such as used in a typical upright or recumbent bicycle, Finally, the vehicle of this invention may be propelled with the use of either the right or left leg in a single-stroke action, 
       FIGS. 14-17  shows a bicycle  110  in accordance with the invention that has a double-stroke inertial hammer-powered gear drive mechanism  112  integral with a bicycle frame  114  (the same titled or identified parts may have the same features as parts described above even though represented with different reference numbers). The bicycle  110  has many standard components found in typical bicycles, such as a rear wheel  116 , front wheel  118 , steering column  120 , main drive sprocket  122  (also referred to as the main drive sprocket plate), main drive chain  124 , rear wheel drive sprocket  126 , adjustable handlebar  128 , and a front fork  130 . Bicycle  110  may include alternative or other components known to be used on bicycles as long as they do not interfere with the mechanism  112 . 
     Mechanism  112 , of which there is one on each side of the bicycle assuming the bicycle is made for use with both left and right feet of the rider, includes a rigid arm  132 , pivotally attached at one end region to a plate  134  attached to the frame  114 , a weight  136  attached to the opposite end region of the arm  132 , a pedal  138  attached to either the weight  136  or the end region of the arm  132  at which the weight  136  is attached, and a roller  140  rotatably mounted to the arm  132  rearward of the weight  136  and pedal  138 . Weight  136  may be connected to the same axle as pedal  138 , and the weight  136  situated on an opposite side of the arm  132  from the pedal  138  (see  FIG. 16 ). The pedal  138  may include a strap or basket to better facilitate movement of the pedal  138  in the manner described below. This component constitutes the actuating part of the mechanism  112 . 
     Mechanism  112  also includes a force transmission part which includes a rigid bar  142  pivotally attached at one end region to the frame  114  (for example, defining a pivot axis via a pivot pin  160 ), and having a rearwardly oriented extension  144  at or proximate to the opposite end region. Bar  142  may be, but is not required to be, hollow as shown, and is also referred as a guide member herein. A link  146  is connected at one end region to the free end of the extension  144  and at an opposite end region to a part of a clutch mechanism  148 . Link  146  is a power link or chain and may be a vinyl-coated metal cord, a metal chain or other similar components. 
     An important feature of the invention is that the bar  142  includes a discernible bump  150 . Bump  150  is an example of a deviation radially outward of a radius of curvature that the bar  140  generally follows (represented by the dotted lines in  FIG. 14 ). The dotted lines in  FIG. 14 , however, represent the permitted path of the bar  140  arising from the fixed length between the roller  140  and the pivot point at which the arm  132  is attached to the frame  114 . Bump  150  thereby causes the bar  142  to pivot rearward about the pivot point defined on the frame  114  as the roller  140  passes over the forward surface of the bump  150 . This pivotal rearward movement causes rearward movement of extension  144 , the effect of which is described below. 
     An energy transfer system that converts pivotal movement of the guide member (bar  142 ) into motive power to rotate the rear wheel  116  includes clutch mechanism  148  which is an overrunning clutch, the general design of which is known to those skilled in the transmission field. Generally, an overrunning clutch has outer and inner rings  152  and  154  (see  FIG. 17 ). Rings  152 ,  154  are alternatively considered or termed races or gears, or other comparable terminology used by those in the transmission field. A drum  156  is connected to the outer ring  154 . The link  146  is connected to the drum  156 . Outer and inner rings  152 ,  154  are configured such that when outer ring  154  rotates in one direction (clockwise in the configuration shown in  FIG. 14 ), the inner ring  152  is engaged with the outer ring  154  and rotates as well in the same direction. However, when outer ring  154  rotates in the opposite direction (counterclockwise in the configuration shown in  FIG. 14 ), the inner ring  152  is disengaged with the outer ring  154  and does not rotate. 
     Rotation of the inner ring  152  is transmitted to the rear wheel  116  via a main drive sprocket plate  122  which is fixed to a transmission axle  158  to which the inner ring  152  is fixed (see  FIG. 17 ), a drive chain  124  that passes around the outer periphery of the main drive sprocket plate  122  (shown in  FIG. 14  but not  FIG. 17 ). 
     Clockwise rotation of the outer ring  154  is caused by pulling of the link  146 , which causes the drum  156  to rotate clockwise and thus the outer ring  154  to rotate clockwise in view of its fixing to the drum  156  (see  FIG. 17 ). 
     Biasing members, such as spiral torsional springs  162 , are provided to cause the counterclockwise rotation of the outer ring  154  ( FIG. 17 ). 
     Additional features of the clutch mechanism  148  includes a transmission main chain axis drive  164  having the transmission axle  158  located in the transmission bracket  166  and bearings  168  between an inner surface of the transmission bracket  166  and an outer surface of the transmission axle  158  to enable rotation of transmission axle  158  relative to the transmission bracket  166 . 
     Additional features of the bicycle  110  include a set of movement limiters  170 .  172 , one attached to the frame  114  in a position to limit the upward movement of the arm  132  by preventing upward movement of the weight, and the other attached to the frame  114  in a position below the bar  140  to limit the downward movement of the arm  132 . Each movement limiter  170 ,  172  may include a spring to aid the movement of the arm in the return direction. 
     Roller  140  and bar  142  can interact with one another in a variety of different ways with the purpose being to allow the roller  140  to roll along the bar  142 . As shown in  FIG. 16 , the roller  140  is situated forward of the bar  142  and includes a roller pad  174  that contacts the outer surface of the bar  142  and is support on a pin or axle  176  by a bearing  178 . Axle  176  is a sturdy axle which is fixed to the arm  132 . As shown, the fixing structure is a flange  180  that extends through an aperture in the arm  132 . Other fixing structures, e.g., a weld, adhesive, bolt, and the like, may be used in the invention. The bearing  178  is fixed on the axle  176  by supports  180 . The contour of the pad  174  and the complementary contour of the bar  142  can be different from that shown in  FIG. 16 . The pad  174  may have a convex outer surface whereas the bar  142  is provided with a concave surface along that side which will be in contact with the pad  174 . 
     In operation, from the state shown in  FIG. 14 , the rider sits on the seat and puts their feet on the pedals  138 . The rider pushes one or both pedals  138  downward, As the pedal  138  moves downward, the arm  132  pivots about its pivot axis on the plate  134  and the roller  140  slides along the bar  142 . Until the roller  140  reaches the bump  150 , it is in a condition in which it is free-fall and is acquiring energy. That is, it is converting potential energy into kinetic energy, and the magnitude of the change in energy is increased by the presence of the weight  136 . 
     When the roller  140  contacts the bump  150 , the bar  142  is pushed rearward, pivoted counterclockwise about the pivot point at which the bar  142  is attached to the frame  114 . This rearward pushing causes the extension  144  to move rearward pulling the link  146 . By pulling the link  146 , the outer ring  154  is rotated clockwise, and in view of the engagement of the inner ring  152  with the outer ring  154 , the inner ring  152  is rotated clockwise. This causes the main drive sprocket plate  122  to rotate clockwise, and the drive chain  124  that passes around the outer periphery of the main drive sprocket plate  122  to move and cause rotation of the rear wheel  116 . 
     Once the roller  140  passes by the bump  150 , it releases energy and the weight  136  or pedal  138  contacts the movement limiter  172  at the end of the downward movement. During this time, the spring returns the link  146  to the starting position. However, the inner ring  152  is not engaged with the outer ring  154 , so the counterclockwise rotation of the outer ring  154  is not transmitted to the inner ring  152 . 
     When the rider moves the pedal  138  upward, over the bump  150  from the bottom, the same effect occurs causing another transference of motive energy to the rear wheel  116 . The upward movement of the arm  132  is limited by movement limiter  170 . 
     The rider can therefore propel themselves forward using only one foot, using both feet in the same synced movement (downward at the same time and upward at the same time), or stagger movement (left foot down while right foot up, and vice versa). The rider has extreme versatility in use of the bicycle to move. 
       FIGS. 18 and 19  show another embodiment of the invention designated  200  with a similar drive mechanism  112  but the manner in which the drive mechanism  112  is actuated is different. Bicycle  200  includes a bar  202  is attached at a lower pivot point  212  to an extension  204  from the frame  114 . Bar  202  has a bump  206  oriented in the rearward direction, so that the roller  140  is positioned rearward of the bar  202 , and may be, but is not required to be, hollow as shown. Orientation of the bump  206  in a rearward direction means that the bump  206  projects from a virtual radius of curvature of the bar  202  rearward, or toward the center of the virtual radius of curvature. 
     A link  208  is attached at one end region to the upper end region  214  of the bar  202 , passes around a roller  210  attached to the frame  114  and then attaches to the drum  156 . Roller  210  is situated rearward of the bar  202 . Link  208  has characteristics similar to link  146 . Otherwise, the bicycle  200  has the same features as bicycle  110  and the same reference elements are used to designate the same components. 
     Operation of bicycle  200  differs from the operation of bicycle  110  in that as the pedal  138  moves downward, the arm  132  pivots about its pivot axis on the plate  134  and the roller  140  slides along a rearward surface of the bar  202 . Until the roller  140  reaches the bump  206 , it is in a condition in which it is free-fall and is acquiring energy. That is, it is converting potential energy into kinetic energy, and the magnitude of the change in energy is increased by the presence of the weight  136  attached to each pedal  138 . 
     When the roller  140  contacts the bump  206 , the bar  202  is pushed forward, pivoted clockwise about the pivot point at which the lower end region of the bar  202  is attached to the frame extension  204 . This forward pushing causes the upper end region of the bar  202  to move forward pulling the link  208 . By pulling the link  208 , the outer ring  154  is rotated clockwise, and in view of the engagement of the inner ring  152  with the outer ring  154 , the inner ring  152  is rotated clockwise. This causes the main drive sprocket plate  122  to rotate clockwise, and the drive chain  124  that passes around the outer periphery of the main drive sprocket plate  122  to move and cause rotation of the rear wheel  116 . 
     Once the roller  140  passes by the bump  206 , it releases energy and the weight  136  or pedal  138  contacts the movement limiter  172  at the end of the downward movement. During this time, the spring returns the link  206  to the starting position. However, the inner ring  152  is not engaged with the outer ring  154 , so the counterclockwise rotation of the outer ring  154  is not transmitted to the inner ring  152 . 
     When the rider moves the pedal  138  upward, over the bump  206  from the bottom, the same effect occurs causing another transference of motive energy to the rear wheel  116 . The upward movement of the arm  132  is limited by movement limiter  170 . 
     In the embodiments described above, the left and right power stroke cycles are independent from one another. Because of this independent action, the rider can use both legs simultaneously when necessary to provide more power to the vehicle, such as, for example, when accelerating, riding uphill or carrying larger loads (e.g., passengers in a rickshaw-like configuration). Likewise, the rider may alternate between left and right leg motion such as used in a typical upright or recumbent bicycle. Finally, the vehicle of this invention may be propelled with the use of either the right or left leg in a single-stroke action. 
     The drive mechanism  112  described above in the bicycle  10  shown in  FIGS. 1-4 , or the variant shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6  can be incorporated into any type of wheeled vehicle, including a recumbent bicycle, a tricycle, etc. Different configurations of a bicycle into which drive mechanism  12  may be incorporated are disclosed in U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/288,611 filed Jan. 29, 2016, incorporated by reference herein. Also, the drive mechanism  112  may be configured to generate electricity as the inner ring  152  rotates which is stored in a battery on the bicycle  110 ,  200  and then used to rotate the rear wheel  116 , in a similar manner as disclosed in the &#39;611 application. The battery is charged whenever the inner ring  152  rotates. This electrical power is controlled by the rider or a mechanical speed regulator to provide for linear movement of the bicycle  110 ,  200  in a manner known to those skilled in the art in view of the disclosure herein. 
     In some embodiments, the rotation of the outer ring  154  may be used by a generator on the bicycle  110 ,  200  to generate electricity which is either directly used to power a motor associated with one or more of the wheels of the bicycle to provide motive power to the bicycle and/or is stored in a battery for later use. Use of a generator powered by pedal motion is disclosed in the &#39;611 provisional application and can be applied to any of the embodiments disclosed herein. 
     It is possible to construct the weight/pedal assembly so that it is moved in a linear manner and the linear motion of this assembly interacting with a guide member having a bump to cause the energy transfer system to transfer energy to the rear wheel  116 . Application of linear motion instead of pivotal motion is disclosed in the &#39;611 provisional application and can be applied to any of the embodiments disclosed herein. 
     While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects, and, therefore, the aim in the appended claims is to cover all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.