Abstract tricycle design for a human powered vehicle

[JONOVID]

to transfer of linear human power to a rotating member ( tricycle Wheel hub's )

Dual reciprocating one-way clutchs ( one pr foot & pr side ) rewind ( spring ) losses Vs Other leg/foot ( Lifting ) losses in a bicycle crank.

dynamic kinetic losses equal to Rowing a boat ? is a Oar's kinetic mass more then a leg & foot ? Note-in my design both pedals swing independently of the other. return speed can be higher then power stroke...

a good school project :

[JONOVID]

proof of design or Fail-? setup two stationary test rigs. one with a bicycle crank. other ( this design.) use kinetic push/pull sensors ( on the pedals. face plates ) need to be wireless unit.s with a output third sensor on a flywheel for the output. & log data .both the bicycle crank test & the Linear Pedal test need the same Gear setting to the flywheel. also flywheel Friction loading must = same. rider in Recumbent position in both test's.test spring loading for best output.

[STUCASHX]

I just thought, you should also look up "infinitely variable transmission"

I think you'll want to adapt your design to incorporate this.

[STUCASHX]

You mustn't add return springs to the pedal mecanism as they absorb energy.

Good to see your thinking though keep it up.