Jetrike MkIII - Simulation

This is my new Free-To-Caster trike design under simulation.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• recumbent
• tilting
• tadpole
• trike
• velomobile
• ligfiets

[Jamesbowman777]

I wonder this seems virtually the same as Phillip James tilting trike that uses castor for the steering? What is the difference?

[whpthomas]

Phillip James' design uses a parallelogram. This one uses forward facing swing arms. For implementation on an HPV, this approach places the control mechanism under the rider, which is more appropriate, so you can have a longer wheelbase without running into heal clip. Each approach ends up with a heavy trike, however my approach seems to work at low speeds, at least in the simulations.

[1WayBlues]

whpthomas, I would like to share ideas together. I really appreciate your work, very thorough, excellent designs & understandable explanations (i.e. your website). I agree w/your views, until it comes to implementing them on a tadpole. I prefer more positive control of steering. I want a tadpole w/independent steer & lean, 29" (or less) track using 20's and 24". I like parallel cross members to establish ind. lean using offset pivot points for auto upright return. Hope to hear from you soon.

[UzamiX]

song?

[ollieal96]

I think it would be cool to add the same front end suspension and steering design to be put in the rear, but having the rear tires turn opposide of the front. Just like a skateboard does. The only bad thing is that your castor design might not work going the opposite direction of the front. Maybe im wrong but it would be pretty cool. You should get a patent for your designs.

[pattkadir]

great works

[Jamesbowman777]

Thanks whpthomas, do you know what the status of Alan Muarer's design is I found the dynamics in the video to be impressive. I would like to see a IC (aixro)engine rear with electric motors (PMG 132) for the front drives as a green track day vehicle.

[salvatorass]

do you consider it your best?

[mwm905]

I keep coming back to this page - for the simulation and the music.

Any idea when the Jetrike III plans might br available?

[chiptex]

Great work Thomas - can't wait to see you going on this