A bubble bike design I came up with

Mar 17, 2018 4:38 PM

This probably wouldn't work as my knowledge in vehicles and physics is limited.

The idea is that the two wheels on the front and back turn the 'bubble' to make it move and can be steered by the wheel under the main frame which works by turning the entire main section which will make the wheels face a different direction. To allow faster steering the wheels would retract into the main frame while the bottom wheel turns. To keep the bike stable there are balls on the bottom frame which work in a similar way to a ball bearing. To get in/out there is a hatch which can be moved around by turning the bubble.

Unfortunately I'm no good at 3d design so this is as good as I'm able to do.

If you have any ideas on how it could be improved or how it could be made to work would be appreciated

Was expecting the balls to be on a guy, not the bike.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You're missing the dashboard. Maybe a retractable screen to the side? Also, wing and rear mirrors. And it only seats 1.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

For the mirrors, maybe integrate a screen into the dashboard that shows all angles of the bubble.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This better be electric or you're in for a bad time.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

didn't think of that : P

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Having to shift the entire exterior of the vehicle around to access the exit is bad in case of emergency...

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

maybe it could somehow split in two in an emergency

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Or have multiple exits

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0