ARMEC City-Mobil Vehicle...Patent and Pictures!

[ziggy951]

US #6,276,480

Go to http://patft.uspto.gov/ and type it in. Then go to the images section. You need a plug in that, I think, is only available for IE to view the pics.

Interesting stuff in the patent but the pictures are what drew my interest. This thing was filed in 1997 or so for crying out loud.

The patent itself actually talkes about hydrolics and control units and such. Seems like a mix of the Dagne design and the Carver.


Z

[Derwin]

Here's a direct link to the patent located at google patents...

http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=NTEHAAAAEBAJ&dq=6,276,480

I have no problems seeing the images, and I'm using Firefox.

Here it is below. I decided to embed the patent right into this post....

<embed height=1000 src="http://flytheroadclub.com/Three_wheel_motor_vehicle.pdf#scrollbar=true" type="application/pdf" width=800>

[Derwin]

This little thing reminds me of a vehicle that we talked about before, but the site that had it up is now gone. Now I wish I would have grabbed more pictures of it a couple years ago, but at least we have this one...

http://flytheroadclub.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=708&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1218297675


So, what do you think? Do you think it's the same thing?

Derwin

[Derwin]

Well, after a little bit of digging, I found out that my suspicions were correct....it IS that vehicle that we discussed many, many moons ago!

Great work on finding the patent, Zig!

http://flytheroadclub.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=909&stc=1&d=1248584762


Here's some information about it (I had to translate it form German)...

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td valign="middle" width="300" height="89">The town center Mobil AG, subsidiary of the ARMEC to develop based with the purpose, a engine-claimant 3radfahrzeug which is to serve today's city traffic in ideal way derm, without
</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2" width="490" height="89"> to have to do however without cross-country trips. Vehicles fulfills the following requirements:


Transport of at least 1 person with luggage
Economically in acquisition, enterprise and maintenance
Space-saving in flowing and resting traffic
High agility
Drivingsuited on motorways
Maximum speed 160 km/h

</td> </tr> </tbody></table> The following features distinguish this vehicle:


1 plätzige closed cab with integrated overroll bar in Monocoquesbauweise and seat belt, thereby no protective clothing necessarily!
No helmet stretcher obligation
Radio/tape, heating, ventilation
Getränkeharasse have place in the Kofferaum
Comfortable entrance by Flügeltüre
Good overview by 45cm seat level
Very small space requirement with the Parkieren
City and motorway-suited
Low gasoline consumption of 2,5 Liter/100km
Variant with electric drive, Diesel, hybrid engine possible
small cost of insurance and tax (1 place insurance Fr. 90. -- per year)

Basic data town center mobile of the Vehicle:
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#330000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Length</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
225
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%">cm</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#000000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Maximum width</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
90
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%">cm</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#330000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Height</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
145
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%">cm</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#000000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Kofferaumvolumen approx.</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
150
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%"> Litre</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#330000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Engine</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
600
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%">ccm/4Takt/automatic transmission</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#000000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Consumption</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
2.5
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%">Liter/100 km</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#330000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Weight</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
250
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%">kg</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#000000" valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="36%">Kilometer costs approx.</td> <td valign="top" width="10%">
0.25
</td> <td valign="top" width="54%">Fr./km</td></tr></tbody></table>

[Derwin]

ARMEC City-Mobil

Armec Sidecar Company from Switzerland is currently developing a tilting scooter with fully enclosed body. Their website is : http://www.armec.com/city/cm.html.


The ARMEC City Mobil Project is in its commercial development and financing phase. There is no printed material available. A production date has not been scheduled and there is no pricing information available. Interested third parties who would like to invest or inquiry about acquiring the rights to this project are cordially invited to contact ARMEC
The City-Mobil AG, a subsidiary of Armec-Sidecar Switzerland, with headquarters at Emmen, Central Switzerland, was founded with the purpose to develop an engine-driven 3-wheel vehicle serves in an ideal way today's urban traffic.



ARMEC manufactures Motorcycle Sidecars and Motorcycle Sidecar accessories for high performance, modern motorcycles; Then, at ARMEC, they add another dimension. The dimension of ultimate fun, safety and handling. They add the dimension of power, performance, technological perfection and beauty. The outfits are modern, sophisticated and fun, and are second to none. You are invited to fully explore the products and find out about ARMEC
The vehicle meets the following requirements :



Transportation of at least one person with luggage
Low cost in purchase and operation
Highway proof

Some advantages of the Product :



1-seat closed cab with integrated roll bar in monocoque construction, with safety belt
No feet nedded to stabilize at stops (patent applications filed)
Independent of weather
No need to wear a helmet
Luggage trunk with a capacity of more than 150 litres (photo)
Maximum width 90 cm, length 2,25 m, height 1,45 m, weight approx. 250 kg only
Parking possibility in the city, very little space requirement
Little gasoline consumption: 2,5 litres / 100 km
Low overall cost/mile
Variations with electric drive, diesel and hybrid engines are possible


BELOW ARE A BUNCH OF PICTURES OF THIS VEHICLE...

[Derwin]

Hey, zig, I'm going to rename this thread for this vehicle. That way people who want to talk about it will know where to go.

Thanks again for a great find!

Derwin

[Derwin]

Hey, why can't we build something like that? I mean for our own personal use.

We have the patent, but I guess we need a whole lot more than that, right?

What do you think?

Derwin

[Derwin]

So, what about it? MVR, WarpedOne, Zig .... What do you think of this tilting mechanism?

Derwin