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How the Segway Works

By: Alexis Brown 2005. How the Segway Works. Inventor of the Segway. Dean Kamen is the inventor of the Segway He hopes that his creation will better the enviroment and the way people travel. Segway in General. created with to wheels and a plat form for the person to stand on

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How the Segway Works

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  1. By: Alexis Brown 2005 How the Segway Works

  2. Inventor of the Segway • Dean Kamen is the inventor of the Segway • He hopes that his creation will better the enviroment and the way people travel

  3. Segway in General • created with to wheels and a plat form for the person to stand on • goes 12 mph and on average cost 5,000 dollars

  4. Gyroscopes • wheel like device • help maintain a steady position on the scooter no matter which way it moves or how fact it is going

  5. Segway has highest powered motor for its size Uses magnets to go Motor

  6. There are 2 motors If 1 fails the other kicks in Motor

  7. Number of gears made to minimize noise each revolution the gears land in a different place Gears

  8. The rubber Diaphragms is the balancing system Rubber Diaphragms

  9. Controlled so when you step of the platform the segway stops Rubber Diaphragms

  10. The chassis is the frame and it houses the inner electronics Chassis

  11. chasis is tested to stand 7 tons Chasis

  12. Detects movement forward and backwards Tilt Sensors

  13. Mimic human equilibrium Computer Procesor

  14. Makes movement equal to our movement Computer Processor

  15. The equilibrium is the influence on something that cancels it out Computer Processor

  16. Tubeless tires resistant to flats traction on wet surfaces leaves no marks indoors Tires

  17. On the Segway there is a security code to keep anyone from steeling it. Security Code

  18. The Sisterboards are a pair of circuits Sends commands to the motor based on the input from the sensors Sisterboards

  19. If one fails the other sisterboards takes over Sisterboards

  20. There are 2 types of batteries: NiCd and NiMh battery rechargeble by electricity Batteries

  21. Steering wheel of the scooter Made of diecast aluminum Adjustable to one’s height Control Shaft

  22. The turning control makes the Segway have a turning radius of zero Turning Control

  23. Tells when the machine is on what mode it is in how much battery life is left User Interface

  24. $0.10 for 6 hours of electricity to charge the Segway Segway Facts

  25. The Segway has no brakes Segway Facts

  26. The United States Postal Service will be testing 20 on different routes Segway Facts

  27. Bibliography • “Time magazine- Segway.” Time Magazine 28April.2005<http://www.time.com>. • “ Segway”.How Stuff Works 1May.2005 <http://www.howstuffworks.com>. • “ Segway”. Segway 1May.2005<http://www.segway.com>.

  28. All About Me Hello! My name is Alexis. I ran for the 2004-2005 track team and I got the Coach’s Award. I love to shop and hang out with my family and friends.

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