Integration of compressors for air powered bicycles

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2020 in the subject Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: This project is a development of an experimental integration of a compressor in order to power a bicycle to reduce human effort. The author utilized pressurized air without any need of human energy. This product might be especially useful for handicapped people.

The design proposes and successfully implements the use of a reciprocating actuator which is actuated by pressurized air that provides reciprocating motion, which is further converted into rotational movements towards the rear wheel with the help of a sprocket chain assembly. The concept reduces the air pollution to large extent as its exhaust is nothing but air.