Abstract:
This is a voltage-controlled oscillator. The tank circuit of the oscillator comprises a plurality of capacitors, the capacitance magnitudes of which are related to each other in binary fashion. Also incorporated in this tank circuit is a voltage variable capacitor, to which a bias is applied for tuning purposes. By programmed switching one or more of the aforementioned capacitances are switched into the tank circuit, so as to bring the oscillator within the pull-in range of a phase lock loop. The elements of the oscillator are related to a coaxial line structure. The invention further provides a convenient mounting on which the tank circuit parameters are arranged. The various lumped capacitances in the tank circuit are switched in and out by PIN diodes.
Abstract:
A pedal-operable bicycle is provided with supplemental electric power means to assist the operator in traversing hilly terrain. The electric power means comprises a storage battery, a wheel-hub mounted direct current motor operated either as a motor or a generator, and handle bar actuated electronic control means for applying power to energize the motor or to connect it as a generator to recharge the battery when traveling downgrade and/or to brake the vehicle to a slower speed. An alternate arrangement using a separate motor and generator is also disclosed.