公开(公告)号：US12227263B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18316549

申请日：2023-05-12

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Brian Jordan ,  Todd Squires

IPC: B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/132 ,  F16H59/04 ,  H04W74/08 ,  B62J43/13 ,  B62J43/30 ,  B62J45/20

Abstract: A wireless control system for a bicycle may include a base part attachable to a bicycle and a movable part. The control system may also include an electric motor disposed on the electromechanical component and a control unit disposed on the electromechanical component for operating the electric motor to operate the electromechanical component, the control unit including a wireless receiver. The control system includes a wake sensor connected to the control unit, the wake sensor configured to communicate a wake signal to the control unit.

公开(公告)号：US12179881B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-31

申请号：US17714974

申请日：2022-04-06

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Toshio Tetsuka ,  Taihei Nishihara ,  Eiji Mishima ,  Takuma Sakai ,  Takafumi Nishino ,  Takehiko Nakajima

IPC: B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62M9/12 ,  B62J45/10 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62K19/36 ,  B62K21/12 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M6/90 ,  B62M25/00

Abstract: An operating system comprises a first operating device, a second operating device, a first user interface, a second user interface, and a controller. The first user interface is configured to receive a first user input. The second user interface is configured to receive a second user input. At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface is configured to be operated to control at least one electric component. The controller is configured to control the at least one electric component based on at least one of the first user input and the second user input. The at least one electric component includes at least one of a gear changing unit, a gear changing unit, an adjustable seatpost, an internal gear hub, a front suspension, a rear suspension, a cycle computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer, and a light emitting device.

公开(公告)号：US20240367748A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18777417

申请日：2024-07-18

Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.

Inventor： Everet Owen ERICKSEN ,  Andrew DIAO ,  Mike FRAGUGLIA ,  Evan PETERSON ,  James T. PICKETT ,  Christian Jonathan Steven WRIGHT ,  Dean ARMSTRONG

IPC: B62K23/02 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62J50/22 ,  B62K25/04

Abstract: A wireless active suspension system is disclosed. The system includes at least one sensor mounted to an unsprung mass of a vehicle, the sensor having a low power wireless communication capability, the at least one sensor to send a sensor data transmission. The system also includes a controller in wireless communication with the at least one sensor, wherein the controller receives the sensor data from the at least one sensor and communicates an adjustment command to modify at least one damping characteristic of at least one damper.

公开(公告)号：US12091127B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US17784284

申请日：2020-12-07

Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Inventor： Vitali Fribus ,  Ludger Rake

IPC: B62K23/02 ,  B60K35/10 ,  B62J45/40 ,  B62K23/04 ,  G05G1/10 ,  G05G5/03 ,  G05G5/05 ,  B62J45/412 ,  B62J45/413

CPC classification number: B62K23/04 ,  G05G1/105 ,  G05G5/03 ,  G05G5/05 ,  B60K35/10 ,  B60K2360/126 ,  B62J45/412 ,  B62J45/413 ,  G05G2505/00

Abstract: An operating device for a vehicle comprises an outer unit that can be rotated manually, a detection device configured to detect the movement of the outer unit and generate a control signal using a value that characterizes the movement to control a vehicle function, and an actuator unit that contains a magnetorheological medium, which can be or is coupled to the outer unit and is configured to exert a retaining force on the outer unit based on the viscosity of the magnetorheological medium. The operating device also comprises a sensor unit located in the outer unit and configured to generate a hand signal indicating the absence of a user's hand on the outer unit, and a manipulating device for manipulating the control signal on the basis of the hand signal.

公开(公告)号：US20240286707A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18659154

申请日：2024-05-09

Applicant: BRP-ROTAX GMBH & CO. KG

Inventor： Tommy MUELLER ,  Walter HINTERBERGER ,  Pablo SANCHEZ

IPC: B62M6/50 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62M6/55 ,  B62M11/04

CPC classification number: B62M6/50 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62M6/55 ,  B62M11/04

Abstract: A powertrain for an electric bicycle has: an electric motor; a motor gear driven by the electric motor; a crankshaft adapted for connecting to crank arms; an input shaft having first and second end portions, the second end portion driven by the crankshaft; an input gear connected to the first end portion and being driven by the motor gear, the input gear driving the input shaft; at least one first gear mounted to the input shaft; an output shaft; at least one second gear mounted to the output shaft and being driven by the at least one first gear; a drive sprocket driven by the output shaft; and a torque sensor disposed between the second end portion and the at least one first gear for sensing torque applied to the input shaft. The electric motor is controlled based at least in part on torque sensed by the torque sensor.

公开(公告)号：US12060131B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US17473980

申请日：2021-09-13

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Kentaro Kosaka

IPC: B62K23/02 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62K25/08 ,  B62M25/08

CPC classification number: B62K23/06 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62M25/08

Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure, a first switch unit, and a first coupling structure. The first switch unit comprises a first switch base member, a first switch, and a first movable member. The first switch is configured to be activated in response to a first user input. The first switch is mounted to the first switch base member. The first movable member is pivotally coupled to the first switch base member about a first pivot axis such that the first movable member activates the first switch in response to the first user input. The first coupling structure is configured to couple the first switch base member to the base structure such that a position of the first switch base member is adjustable relative to the base structure about the first pivot axis.

公开(公告)号：US12043339B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US16212688

申请日：2018-12-07

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Takafumi Suzuki ,  Takaya Masuda ,  Akihiko Syouge

IPC: B62K23/02 ,  B62J1/08 ,  B62J99/00 ,  B62L1/00 ,  B62L3/00 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62J6/165 ,  B62J45/00 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62J45/40 ,  H04W4/40

CPC classification number: B62K23/02 ,  B62J1/08 ,  B62J99/00 ,  B62L1/00 ,  B62L3/00 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62J2001/085 ,  B62J6/165 ,  B62J45/00 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62J45/40 ,  H04W4/40

Abstract: A wireless communication device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a wireless communicator and a controller. The wireless communicator is configured to wirelessly communicate with an additional wireless communicator. The wireless communicator has a first mode in which the wireless communicator operates under a first power consumption and a second mode in which the wireless communicator operates under a second power consumption which is lower than the first power consumption. The controller is configured to detect a change in a state of at least one switch. The controller is configured to set the wireless communicator with the first mode if the controller detects the change in the state of the at least one switch as the wireless communicator is in the second mode.

公开(公告)号：US20240166301A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18283657

申请日：2022-03-17

Applicant: Sachin Anant JADHAV

Inventor： Sachin Anant JADHAV

IPC: B62M6/65 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B62J43/13 ,  B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/413 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62K25/28 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M9/00

CPC classification number: B62M6/65 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B62J43/13 ,  B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/413 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62K25/28 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B60L2200/12

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electric road-legal vehicles, and provides a pedal-assisted RTO registrable two-wheeled electric vehicle (20). The vehicle (20) includes a hub motor (8) mounted on its rear wheel (9) axle, and a pedal assembly (6). The vehicle (20) houses a battery pack (2), and a swing arm. The battery pack (2) drives the hub motor (8) at power greater than 250 Watts and top speed greater than 25 kmph. A sensing unit senses the angular displacement of an accelerator (1) to generate a sensed displacement value. A torque sensor (7) is fitted in the frame near the pedals, to sense the torque applied by the pedal assembly (6) while driving, and generate a sensed torque value. A control module receives the sensed displacement value and the sensed torque value to generate an actuating signal for supplying power from the battery pack (2) to drive the hub motor (8).

公开(公告)号：US11926387B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-12

申请号：US17047193

申请日：2019-05-03

Applicant: Barend Wilhelm Botha

Inventor： Barend Wilhelm Botha ,  Barend de Bruyn Botha

IPC: B62K5/05 ,  A63B55/60 ,  B62J1/00 ,  B62J11/05 ,  B62J25/06 ,  B62K3/00 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62K25/00 ,  B62L1/00 ,  B62L3/04 ,  B62M3/08 ,  B62M6/45 ,  B62M6/90 ,  B62K5/00

CPC classification number: B62K5/05 ,  A63B55/61 ,  B62J1/00 ,  B62J11/05 ,  B62J25/06 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62K25/00 ,  B62L1/00 ,  B62L3/04 ,  B62M3/08 ,  B62M6/45 ,  B62M6/90 ,  A63B2055/601 ,  B62K2005/002

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recumbent vehicle (10), more particularly, it relates to a recreational electrically (38, 40, 42) and/or pedal-powered recumbent vehicle (10), specifically suited for use as a golf cart (100). The recumbent vehicle (10) includes a chassis (12), two front wheels (14A, 14B), a rear wheel (16), a reclined seat (18), a footrest (20) located forwardly of the rotary axis of the front wheel and an unobstructed load bay (22) between the chassis (12), the rear wheel (16) and a backrest of the reclined seat (18).

公开(公告)号：US11807335B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US16517136

申请日：2019-07-19

Applicant: SRAM, LLC

Inventor： Brian Jordan

IPC: B62M25/08 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62L3/02 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62J45/41 ,  B62M9/132 ,  F16H59/04 ,  B62M9/122

CPC classification number: B62M25/08 ,  B62J45/20 ,  B62J45/41 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B62K23/06 ,  B62L3/02 ,  B62M9/122 ,  B62M9/132 ,  F16H59/044 ,  Y10T74/20037

Abstract: Electronic shifting systems, mechanisms and methods of using and/or controlling the systems to operate a bicycle that allows front and rear gear changer mechanisms to be controlled with only two switches. The switches can be arranged so that each hand is only required to operate one switch to shift the bicycle.