forwarding interesting info, Phillip draftsoft <draftsoft@...> wrote: Hi all. I've been reading this group for a little while now and felt I might be...
... focussed all on the fundamental problem with this system. Clearly [it is obvious].... this vehicle converts constantly between a "motorcar" and a...
Ah, the beautiful topic. The Brudeli bases on Trautwein (or Neander for that matter), fullstop. it has a different suspension design, but it is basically the...
I think it would be interesting to know how much input is required on the foot boards of the Brudelli for the sliding turn maneuvers shown. Also, if they were...
Alex, Where would you classify my dad's car? It is a four wheeled vehicle (car) with the front two turning and all four wheels simultaneously tilting while ...
Its interesting to objectively look at it.[the manual countersteer control of the tilt/steer and the simple steer foot control of the tilt/steer.... as is...
... on the foot boards of the Brudelli for the sliding turn maneuvers shown. depends on the distance between the resultant force and the momentary roll axis of...
... count me out too. control philosophy must ensure ONE primary control at countersteer speeds. the footboard control needs to be at such a disadvantage that...
Hi Walter, ... (car) ... tilting while ... how does the vehicle do that? not mechanically, what input does it use to control the tilt angle? the patent...
Alex, You're theoretically right about everything and I agree with you, in theory. Tilting Bob however claims to be able to lock up his brakes and slide to a...
... Brudelli at a tilted angle[ using the footboards].... with the front wheel opposite locked and the rear wheel power sliding.......... depends on the tilt...
... driver to lock the tilt with a brake [which doesn't require power assist elements]...... maybe a resilient lock Alex?.... some sort of intermittent...
... Marvellous idea Phillip, I thought you'd come round eventually. Tilt must be locked automatically by the vehicle of course, and at the appropriate speed so...
Hello Alex, Interesting too know that our contraptions fall into the same category. Today I have bought a damaged Suzuki AN 650 Burgman (2004 model). This bike...
... speed". A "transition" between simple steer and countersteer doesn't exist... tell me what is in the middle of the transition? Its true.... that if you...
... At very low speed (below 'walking pace') no substantive countersteering inputs are perceptible on a bicycle; miniscule (countersteer) steering inputs only...
... steering with tilt locked. Then... speed up and notice what happens when the automatic tilt lock.... automatically unlocks Also.... imagine operating in a...
Hi all, Don't panic..., this time no girly (Melissa....) links, just a nice quality Youtubed carver video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgfTG1wCHtg Bob......
... [ Apologies - I replied to this yesterday but it seems Yahoo Groups ate my reply. I'll try again......] ... The key to this is the VERY low speed tilt lock...
I think we can simplify this scenario and all agree on the obvious conclusion. Instead of saying dead slow, or transition speed, or VERY slow, let's just say...
... countersteer control and a tilt lock (ie. virtual feet) can not be driven like a car no matter how much it might resemble one. The driver must recognize...
... wrote: [To Aaron's:] ... Agreed. As I've said here often before, any vehicle that tilts can (and inevitably will) fall over at some point. All we can do is...
I just saw this article on the Piaggio MP3 in the latest issue of Newsweek. Here is the online version: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14788823/site/newsweek/ No...
... wrote: [To > >>Phillip & > >Roys:] ... For footing a tilter (of any sort) I believe you need to use your whole leg for leverage, rather than just putting...
... The flaps could be big enough to allow what you want if you design them correctly. Operated without mechanical aid or power assist might make them as safe...
... our ... them correctly. ... safe as putting ones ... True... the drivers feet push down mechanical feet with castors on them.... mind you he's already got...
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