GB2321673A - Mobile starter unit for racing motorcycles - Google Patents
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- GB2321673A GB2321673A GB9702011A GB9702011A GB2321673A GB 2321673 A GB2321673 A GB 2321673A GB 9702011 A GB9702011 A GB 9702011A GB 9702011 A GB9702011 A GB 9702011A GB 2321673 A GB2321673 A GB 2321673A
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02N—STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES; STARTING AIDS FOR SUCH ENGINES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F02N11/00—Starting of engines by means of electric motors
- F02N11/12—Starting of engines by means of mobile, e.g. portable, starting sets
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Abstract
A mobile starter unit for racing motorcycles (which do not have starter motors) has a frame 1 housing a motor 2 and a transmission 4. These drive tyred wheel 3, which connects with motorcycle rear wheel 6 to enable the engine to be started. Wheels 11 allow the starter unit to become mobile when handlebar 9 is rotated (fig. 2). Adjustable feet 5 are also provided, to position wheel 3 adjacent to different sizes of motorcycle wheel. The cycle wheels are propped up using stand 7 during the starting process.
Description
MOBILE MOTORCYCLE STARTER
This invention relates to a mobile motorcycle starter.
Most road racing motorcydes have no inbuilt electric starter or traditional kick-starts and rely on the 'bump start' method or 'live rollers' to start their engines.
The 'bump start' requires the rider to run and push the motorcycle which is in gear and the clutch disengaged. When it is thought that there is enough momentum to start the engine the rider jumps aboard and simultaneously engages the clutch.
This not only needs a lot of energy by the person trying to start it but, also is very hazardous in crowded areas.
The 'live rollers' are a set of two parallel rollers driven by a wheel of a vehide, ( normally four wheeled ), cradled between and at right-angles to the rollers. The rear wheel of the motorcycle to be started is cradled between the rollers and parallel with the vehide. The rear wheel of the motorcycle can be rotated by the rollers, and by engaging the motorcyde's dutch its engine should start. This technique, although more reliable and safer than the 'bump start', is by no way mobile.
The mobile motorcyde starter is a portable motor-powered wheeled device which engages with the rear wheel of the stationary motorcycle. This motorcycle has to have its rear wheel lifted off the floor via a purpose made fabricated stand. Once this is done the portable starter drive wheel is pushed against the drive wheel of the motorcycle. The motor of the mobile starter is started and rotates the starter's wheel which also rotates the motorcycle wheel . When up to speed, the dutch of the motorcyde is engaged, this rotates the engine causing it to start.
According to the present invention there is provided a mobile motorcyde starter comprising of a motor, a transmission, a drive wheel, a handle, adjustable feet, wheels to make the starter mobile and a frame for the purpose of connecting all the parts together.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows the side view.
Figure 2 shows the side view with the mobile starter tilted onto the small wheels for mobility.
Figure 3 shows the front view.
Figure 4 shows the rear view.
Figure 5 shows the side view with the mobile starter wheel against the drive wheel of the vehicle to be started.
Figure 6 shows the plan view.
Referring to the drawings, the mobile starter comprises a frame 1 into which is mounted a motor 2 as shown in Fig.l.
The main drive wheel 3 (which is fitted with a tyre) is driven via a transmission 4 by the motor 2.
The adjustable feet 5 connect to the frame 1 at the rear as shown in Fig.l. These feet are adjustable so that the height of the wheel 3 can be altered to suit the height of the drive wheel 6 of the motorcyde to be started. The motorcyde is supported on a stand 7 as shown in Fig.S so that the drive wheel of the motorcyde is clear of the ground.
The drive wheel 3 is pushed against the drive wheel 6 of the motorcyde as shown in Fig.5. When the motor 2 drives the wheel 3 in the direction of the arrow 8 in Fig .5 via the transmission 4, the wheel of the motorcyde is driven in the direction of arrow 12 in Fig.5. The engine of the motorcycle is then driven via its own transmission which will then cause the engine of the motorcyde to start.
The handle 9 allows a force to be applied in the direction of the arrow 10 in Fig.2 which tilts the mobile starter as shown in Fig2 thereby allowing it to be moved on the wheels 11 thus making the starter mobile.
Claims (5)
1 A mobile motorcyde starter comprising of a motor, a transmission, a drive wheel, a handle, adjustable feet, wheels to make the starter mobile and a frame for the purpose of connecting all the parts together.
2 A mobile motorcycle starter as daimed in claim 1 is provided with at least one main drive wheel.
3 A mobile motorcyde starter as claimed in daim 1 and in claim 2 can be used to start at least one type of vehide.
4 A mobile motorcycle starter as claimed in claim 1, claim 2 and claim 3 is provided with at least one adjustable foot.
5 A mobile motorcyde starter as claimed in daim 1, daim 2, daim 3 and claim 4 is provided with at least one wheel so as to make it mobile.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB9702011A GB2321673B (en) | 1997-01-31 | 1997-01-31 | Mobile motorcycle starter |
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GB9702011A GB2321673B (en) | 1997-01-31 | 1997-01-31 | Mobile motorcycle starter |
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GB9702011D0 GB9702011D0 (en) | 1997-03-19 |
GB2321673A true GB2321673A (en) | 1998-08-05 |
GB2321673B GB2321673B (en) | 1999-08-25 |
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GB9702011A Expired - Fee Related GB2321673B (en) | 1997-01-31 | 1997-01-31 | Mobile motorcycle starter |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2005007494A2 (en) * | 2003-07-14 | 2005-01-27 | Arthur Wright Zimmerman | Motorcycle starting system |
US7117835B2 (en) * | 2004-07-14 | 2006-10-10 | Arthur Zimmerman | Motorcycle starting system |
Citations (3)
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GB2178797A (en) * | 1985-08-03 | 1987-02-18 | Malcolm David Allcard | Cold starting of diesel engines |
EP0433731A1 (en) * | 1989-12-16 | 1991-06-26 | Fichtel & Sachs AG | Motor starting device |
US5069304A (en) * | 1989-03-10 | 1991-12-03 | Mann Glenn E | Reverse drive for a motorcycle |
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Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2178797A (en) * | 1985-08-03 | 1987-02-18 | Malcolm David Allcard | Cold starting of diesel engines |
US5069304A (en) * | 1989-03-10 | 1991-12-03 | Mann Glenn E | Reverse drive for a motorcycle |
EP0433731A1 (en) * | 1989-12-16 | 1991-06-26 | Fichtel & Sachs AG | Motor starting device |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2005007494A2 (en) * | 2003-07-14 | 2005-01-27 | Arthur Wright Zimmerman | Motorcycle starting system |
WO2005007494A3 (en) * | 2003-07-14 | 2006-05-04 | Arthur Wright Zimmerman | Motorcycle starting system |
US7117835B2 (en) * | 2004-07-14 | 2006-10-10 | Arthur Zimmerman | Motorcycle starting system |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20040131 |