EZ Solar Trike Creatred By: Cuellar, Diaz, Figueroa, Fixler, Kazarian, Marukyan, Saritzky, Shakbazyan
Table Of Contents Description........................... 3 List of Parts............................ 4 How to Operate it....................... 7 Safety................................. 7 Design................................. 8 Pictures................................ 9 2
Description The EZ Solar Trike is an environmental friendly vehicle that provides the public with an alternative to fossil fuels. The EZ Solar Trike is the solution for all the gasoline problems. It can transport a person to school or work or their local convenience store. The EZ Trike is essentially a means of better transportation, it is completely green and environmental friendly as well as innovative and affordable. When using the EZ Solar Trike you don t have to worry about running out of energy since it s powered by the sun. The solar panel above the Trike acts as a mean of power collector and provides shade to the person on the wheel. The solar panel essentially fills the batteries which then transfer the energy to two strong 1/10 of a horse power DC motors that make the bike go to an exciting 19 mph. The EZ Solar Trike is a comfortable and stable welded steal frame recumbent tricycle that besides being stylish it helps the planet. It has a wheel base of 56.5 and an overall length of 73. The solar trike is safe, and with the help of a pod the rider has control over the speed in which it travels. Brakes are also included, even though you cant ride to the speed of sound it you will reach a speed in which you need help to stop. See we ve thought of everything, the EZ Solar trike provides the rider with a innovative and safe form of transportation should get one! 3
List of Parts Tricycle EZ-Trike Wheel Base: 56.5" (143cm) Overall Length: 73" (185cm) Width 30.5" (77.5cm) Seat Height: 22" (56cm) Frame: High Tensile Tig Welded Steel Fork: High Tensile Blades Cro-mo Steerer BB: Loose Ball Crank: Alloy 170x52/42/30 (Steel Rings) F. Derailleur: Shimano TY-32 R. Derailleur: Shimano Acera M340 7 Speed Shifter: Sram MRX-200 Freewheel: Shimano 13-28 7 Speed Pedals: Wellgo LU-982 Brakes: Promax Alloy Linear Pull / Single Mech. Disc Brake Levers: Promax Alloy w/ L.H. Lock Headset: 1" Steel Handlebar: Steel w/2 Bottle Braze-ons Stem: Alloy 240mm Recumbent Hub Front: Alloy Bolt-On Hub Rear: Alloy Sealed Bearing Trike Rim Front: 16x1.75 28h Alloy Rim Rear: 20x1.75 36h Alloy Spokes: 14G Stainless Steel Tires: BW Kenda Kontact Saddle: Contoured Foam w/lycra Type Cover Seat Slide: Steel Seat Back: Cool Back Adjustable 4
DC motors Motors have the same permanent magnet design as NEMA DC motors on this page, but with a square mounting flange. Use for low voltage, low torque applications. Shaft has a flat to accept set screws for easy equipment connection. Motors are brush-style, operate on 24 VDC, and have a totally enclosed nonventilated (TENV) enclosure. All except K61 have a junction box with lead wires for electrical connection; K61 has lead wires. To adjust motor speed, use a speed controller Batteries Shipped ready-to-use with the electrolyte installed (unless noted), these "wet" lead-acid batteries have a plastic case. They may need to be filled with distilled water from time to time. Solar Panel Kyocera KC200GT, 200 Watt PV Module highly efficient multi crystal photovoltaic module. With a conversion efficiency of 16% hese cells are encapsulated between a tempered glass cover and a pottant with back sheet to provide efficient protection from the severest environmental conditions. The entire laminate is installed in an anodized aluminum frame to provide structural strength and ease of installation. Equipped with plug-in connectors. Weight: 40.7 lbs. / 18.5 kg 5
Model: KC200GT Tolerance: +10% / -5% Maximum Power Voltage: 26.3 volts Maximum Power Current: 7.61 amps Open Circuit Voltage: 32.9 volts Short Circuit Current: 8.21 amps Length (LxWxH): 56.2" x 39.0" x 1.4" / 1425 x 990 x 36 mm Aluminum Frame Durable Aluminum frame made out of a combination of 1/8 and 1/16 thickness square aluminum tubing to properly mount the solar panel above the bike. 6
How to Operate it Step one: sit on the comfortable seat Step two: place both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the foot rest space in the front of the bike. Step three: lightly turn the pod to make the bike go and enjoy your ride! Safety Precautions that users should take: When riding the EZ Solar Trike make sure you legs stay on the space provided, even though you are not going to be going really fast you have to maintain all body parts safely inside the vehicle. Maintain a clear view of the path where you re driving to avoid rough roads What not to do Do not, under any circumstance touch the gears or chain while the vehicle is moving Do not take any of the wires and rearrange under any circumstance. If there is insulation missing from the wires, carefully cover with electrical tape to avoid contact with the inside of the wires. Do not eat while driving. Do not drive and talk / text on your cell phone 7
Directions in case of accident In case of an accident please call 991, if you are injured do not hesitate in calling for professional help. Design Frame Design Made out of Aluminum square tubing, a combination of 1/8 and 1/16 thickness to secure the panel properly above the tricycle. The aluminum frame holds the Kyocera solar panel, which is the main source power for the vehicle. 8
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