cargo cycles
| Projects infobox | |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| designers | Timothy Schmidt |
| date | 2020 |
| vitamins | |
| materials | Aluminums, Rubbers, Steels, Plastics |
| transformations | |
| lifecycles | |
| tools | Wrenches |
| parts | Frames, Nuts, Bolts, Plates, End caps |
| techniques | Shelf joints, Tri joints, Wheels and axles |
| files | |
| git | |
| suppliers | |
Introduction
Freight bicycles, carrier cycles, freight tricycles, cargo bikes, box bikes, or cycletrucks are human powered vehicles designed and constructed specifically for transporting loads. Vehicle designs include a cargo area consisting of an open or enclosed box, a flat platform, or a wire basket, usually mounted over one or both wheels, low behind the front wheel, or between parallel wheels at either the front or rear of the vehicle. The frame and drivetrain must be constructed to handle loads larger than those on an ordinary bicycle.
Challenges
Licensing vehicles is difficult, complicated, and expensive.
Approaches
Bicycles (and velomobiles) usually don’t require a license. This makes them accessible to the young, differently abled, and societally disadvantaged. This velomobile carries two people plus groceries, is powered by a 1,000 Watt 48 volt wheel motor and recycled LiPo battery, and is recharged by the sun. Always ready to go, never needs to be plugged in.
| Quantity | Part | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batteries | ||
| 2 | Motors | ||
| 2 | Bicycle bottom brackets | ||
| 1 | 68mmx113mm bottom bracket - remove and store or recycle nut | Amazon | |
| 1 | 3d printed bottom bracket holder | CAD | |
| 4 | 100 Watt flexible solar panels | Amazon | |
| 1 | crank arm set | ||
| 1 | cranks | ||
| 1 | freewheel to axle adapter | ||
| 1 | Keyed shafts | ||
| 1 | keyed sprocket | ||
| 2 | Axial bearings | ||
| 1 | wheel spindle w/ bearings, castle nut, grease cap, cotter pin | ||
| 1 | saddle back / seat | ||
| 1 | http://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/xl-sdd | ||
| 1 | HQST 50 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Lightweight Solar Panel for RV/Boat/Other Off Grid Applications | ||
| 1 | Waterproof connectors | ||
| 1 | Boost Voltage Converter, DROK 600W 12A Dc Boost Voltage Converter 12-60V to 12-80V Step Up Power Supply Transformer Module Regulator Controller Constant Volt Amp | ||
| 1 | AW 26"x1.75" Front Wheel Electric Bicycle Motor Kit 48V 1000W Powerful Motor E-Bike Conversion w/LCD Display | ||
| 1 | Scooter shock absorber | ||
| 1 | chain tensioner |
Safety
- Always-on lights wired into main battery (never forget to charge or turn on)
Interoperability
Development targets
Research
- Toothed V belt pulleys, freewheel
- CVT
