Cargo cycles

Project: Cargo cycles

Tools:	Wrenches
Parts:	Frames, Nuts, Bolts, Plates, End caps
Techniques:	Shelf joints, Tri joints, Wheels and axles

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.

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  Design by Marcus Frank

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  Design by Marcus Frank

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

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Safety

• Always-on lights wired into main battery (never forget to charge or turn on)

Research

• Toothed V belt pulleys, freewheel
• CVT
• Flow storage cage
• Cart part supplier
• https://attackingpixels.com/n55-recumbent-bike-aluminium/
• https://attackingpixels.com/static/n55-XYZ-Cargo-aluminium-bike1-a308cba56b1218e1777339600fdae48c-a06fa.jpg
• https://ebikebc.com/product/trolley-cargo-bike-kit/ https://ebikebc.com/product/child-cargo-ebike-add-on/
• 13-311 Electronic Fuse Block Accessory Lighting
• 1" keyed freewheel adapter and ebike parts

• 8 in. Pneumatic Gate Caster with 200 lbs. Load Capacity

References

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  XYZ Cargo Truck

• N55 XYZ Spaceframe Vehicles
• Elkinsdiy.com
• https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/biking
• pinion gearbox
• Catrikes Dumont Quad
• DryCycle: Fully enclosed electrically assisted pedal cycle
• Sunox Screecher: Solar power-assisted personal mobility device
• Drycycle fully enclosed 4 wheel electric assist pedal cycle
• Worksman cycles
• Barnett's manual of bicycle repair
• Rhoades car
• Wikipedia: Freight bicycle
• ZUV is an electric tricycle that can be 3D-printed from plastic waste
• Electrek: Radical new electric bike drive system requires no chains or belts