Structure of mechanism |
| Function |
This invention relates to folding bicycles which can fold to a position about the size of a purse bag. The folded size is about 305*635*153 millimetres. And its 5 kilograms weight is lighter than other portable bikes. The bicycle has a folding stowage time of about 10 seconds, and a deployment time of about 6 seconds. |
| Comment |
Author : Yisu YANG
Modified by : Miguel PEREZ-BORRAJO
IFMA (French Institute for Advanced Mechanics) - http://www.ifma.fr
Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE
This model was generated to explain a certain patent in more detail.
The model and all attached items were made within this context. |
| Dimension of mechanism |
planar |
| Number of links |
12 |
| Drive movement |
Multiple |
| Degree of freedom |
7 |
| Fundamental mechanism |
 Link containing mechanism
 Step mechanism |
| Number of inputs |
7 |
| Number of followers |
4 |
| Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
| Relative position between drive and output |
parallel |
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Application |
| Application area |
Transport/Traffic |
| Examples of application |
We can put the bicycle in the big backpack where we cannot ride bike like stairs, museum etc. So we don't need to lock the bicycle out-door. It's very convenient. |
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