Autonomous propulsion system

Abstract

An autonomous propulsion system comprising a motorized unit including a traction mechanism; and a control bar removably attached to the traction mechanism and formed by a plurality of elongated bar segments connected end to end, such that the control bar can be formed in a plurality of shapes, and is thereby adapted to be more easily manipulated by a user shifting their body weight to steer and maneuver the propulsion system.

1 . An autonomous propulsion system comprising a motorized unit including a traction mechanism; and a control bar removably attached to said traction mechanism and formed by a plurality of elongated bar segments connected end to end, such that said control bar can be formed in a plurality of shapes, and is thereby adapted to be more easily manipulated by a user shifting their body weight to steer and maneuver said propulsion system. 
     
     
         2 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein the connections between each of said plurality of elongated bar segments are similar in size and shape, and therefore each said segment can be removably attached to either end of any other of said segments, to thereby offer a user the ability to form the control bar in many shapes. 
     
     
         3 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein at least three of said elongated bar segments includes a curved section. 
     
     
         4 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said elongated bar segments includes a plurality of curved sections. 
     
     
         5 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 2 , wherein the connection between each of said plurality of elongated bar segments is rotatable and thereby forms a degree of freedom at each said connection, such that said control bar can be formed in a shape having three dimensions. 
     
     
         6 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein said control bar is adapted to encircle a user for at least 180 degrees around the user's body, such that the motorized unit and a portion of said control bar is adapted to be behind said user, and a portion of said control bar is adapted to be in front of said user. 
     
     
         7 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 2 , wherein the connection between elongated segments are adapted to be easily detachable and interconnectable such that they can be easily broken down into separate parts, and then reconnected in any one of a plurality of different configurations. 
     
     
         8 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein said propulsion system is portable and can be easily broken down into separate parts, transported, and then reconnected in any one of a plurality of different configurations. 
     
     
         9 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein said traction mechanism includes wheels. 
     
     
         10 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein said traction mechanism includes tracks. 
     
     
         11 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 1 , wherein said traction mechanism includes a plurality of turbine blades. 
     
     
         12 . A combination of an autonomous propulsion system and a bicycle, wherein said autonomous propulsion system comprises a motorized unit including a traction mechanism; and a control bar removably attached to said traction mechanism and formed by a plurality of elongated segments connected end to end, such that said control bar can be formed in a plurality of shapes, and is thereby adapted to be more easily manipulated by a user shifting the angle of the bicycle in order to steer and maneuver said propulsion system. 
     
     
         13 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 12 , wherein said bicycle has wheels. 
     
     
         14 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 13 , wherein the connections between each of said plurality of elongated bar segments are similar in size and shape, and therefore each said segment can be removably attached to either end of any other of said segments, to thereby offer a user the ability to form the control bar in many shapes. 
     
     
         15 . A combination of an autonomous propulsion system and a snow bicycle, wherein said autonomous propulsion system comprises a motorized unit including a traction mechanism; and a control bar removably attached to said traction mechanism and formed by a plurality of elongated segments connected end to end, such that said control bar can be formed in a plurality of shapes, and is thereby adapted to be more easily manipulated by a user shifting their body weight to steer and maneuver said propulsion system. 
     
     
         16 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 15 , wherein said snow bicycle has at least one skid member. 
     
     
         17 . The autonomous propulsion system of  claim 16 , wherein the connections between each of said plurality of elongated bar segments are similar in size and shape, and therefore each said segment can be removably attached to either end of any other of said segments, to thereby offer a user the ability to form the control bar in many shapes.