Kenneth L Driessen

US Patent:

20080156564, Jul 3, 2008

Filed:

Dec 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/647104

Inventors:

Kenneth Leroy Driessen - Hayward WI, US

International Classification:

B62K 11/00

US Classification:

180220

Abstract:

The Electric Horses a battery powered electric motor bicycle drive train that in its entirety is new to the art of electric two-wheel vehicle design. The following statements briefly explain interdependent claims of components, to which the claim of the entire unit depends upon. Adapting a drive mechanism to mount on bicycle industry standard hub hardware designed for caliper breaking machinery is claimed to be original. The bevel/pinion housing unit is claimed to be a new design. The shaft connecting the bevel/pinion gear set to the transmission is claimed to be original. The transmission(s) are claimed to be new to the art in gear ratio, size and design. The transmission shifting mechanism being controlled by a stepper motor is claimed original. The modifications to the motor controller are said to be original. The combination, controller, charger, battery pack, luggage rack is claimed to be original. The entire Electric Horse™ and the component assemblies (1) (a) thru () are claimed original and patent able.