Bicycles were obviously invented by us in China. Why did Germans apply for patents? This problem is puzzling. In fact, I think the most important thing is that although China people invented bicycles, they didn't continue this technology, but just made the initial prototype. As soon as the Germans invented the bicycle, they immediately applied for a patent. This is well known, and everyone thinks that the bicycle was invented by the Germans.
Then we are very curious. Which great man in China invented the bicycle? After all, the traffic was not very developed before. If you have a bicycle, it is a good means of transportation.
As we all know, Edison was a great inventor, but no one knew that Huang Lvzhuang was also an inventor in the Qing Dynasty. He invented the world's first bicycle, the first thermometer and the first searchlight. Many of his inventions were hundreds of years earlier than those in the west and much more powerful than Edison. But not many people know him, and certainly not as famous as Edison.
Let's take a look at Huanglvzhuang, a native of Yangzhou, which was then a trading port. Therefore, he came into contact with some scientific and technological works written by European missionaries, and learned a lot of knowledge in geometry and physics. In addition, he was talented and had a hobby of making things by hand, which laid a foundation for his future inventions.
According to China's historical records, Huang Lvzhuang made bicycles. It is recorded in the book that there are two wheels in front and back of the bicycle, which are more than one meter long. People can move forward just by shaking the crank bicycle.
Now it's Germans who apply for bicycle patents. It is clear that China people invented bicycles as early as 2 years ago, but the patents were taken away by foreigners. Now I feel a little unhappy when I think about it.