Patent classifications
B62L3/00
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR SADDLED VEHICLE
Provided is an electrical component mounting structure for saddled vehicle capable of concentrating a plurality of electrical components close to the center of the vehicle body while protecting the electrical components. An electrical component mounting structure places the control device to control the vehicle at a position surrounded with a vehicle body frame supporting a power unit of the saddled vehicle, a rear wheel that rotates by a driving force from the power unit, a seat for a rider. The electrical component mounting structure includes the case member including a lower case storing a drive unit, and an upper case covering the lower case from the above. The case member has a sensor storage part storing a sensor at a front end. The control device is attached to the upper case.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR SADDLED VEHICLE
Provided is an electrical component mounting structure for saddled vehicle capable of concentrating a plurality of electrical components close to the center of the vehicle body while protecting the electrical components. An electrical component mounting structure places the control device to control the vehicle at a position surrounded with a vehicle body frame supporting a power unit of the saddled vehicle, a rear wheel that rotates by a driving force from the power unit, a seat for a rider. The electrical component mounting structure includes the case member including a lower case storing a drive unit, and an upper case covering the lower case from the above. The case member has a sensor storage part storing a sensor at a front end. The control device is attached to the upper case.
METHOD FOR STOPPING A BICYCLE AT A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, BICYCLE SYSTEM, AND BICYCLE
A method for stopping a bicycle at intersection, applied in a bicycle system including a signal light command device, a signal controller, an electromagnet emitting device, and a bicycle having a magnet adsorption device. The method includes controlling, by the signal controller, the electromagnet emitting device to generate magnetic attraction force when a stoplight of the signal light command device is turned on; and attracting, by the electromagnet emitting device, the magnet adsorption device of the bicycle to decelerate or stop the bicycle. A bicycle system and a bicycle are also provided.
METHOD FOR STOPPING A BICYCLE AT A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, BICYCLE SYSTEM, AND BICYCLE
A method for stopping a bicycle at intersection, applied in a bicycle system including a signal light command device, a signal controller, an electromagnet emitting device, and a bicycle having a magnet adsorption device. The method includes controlling, by the signal controller, the electromagnet emitting device to generate magnetic attraction force when a stoplight of the signal light command device is turned on; and attracting, by the electromagnet emitting device, the magnet adsorption device of the bicycle to decelerate or stop the bicycle. A bicycle system and a bicycle are also provided.
SCOOTER BRAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A scooter for providing transportation along a road includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a footboard extending longitudinally between the front wheel and the rear wheel, an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel, a motor for driving the rear wheel, a battery located beneath the footboard for supplying electricity to the motor, an electromagnetic brake for slowing rotation of the rear wheel, a first sensor for detecting an obstacle in the road, and a second sensor for detecting vibrations of the scooter along the road. A method of actuating the brake system includes collecting data from the first sensor, collecting data from the second sensor, calculating a road condition factor from the data, determining whether the road condition factor exceeds a threshold level, and actuating the braking system to slow the scooter if the threshold level is exceeded.
SCOOTER BRAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A scooter for providing transportation along a road includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a footboard extending longitudinally between the front wheel and the rear wheel, an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel, a motor for driving the rear wheel, a battery located beneath the footboard for supplying electricity to the motor, an electromagnetic brake for slowing rotation of the rear wheel, a first sensor for detecting an obstacle in the road, and a second sensor for detecting vibrations of the scooter along the road. A method of actuating the brake system includes collecting data from the first sensor, collecting data from the second sensor, calculating a road condition factor from the data, determining whether the road condition factor exceeds a threshold level, and actuating the braking system to slow the scooter if the threshold level is exceeded.
Integrated drive for bicycle handlebars
An integrated drive for bicycle handlebars comprising a grip body having a shape and size suitable for being gripped by the cyclist in a holding condition while riding, a brake lever carried by the grip body, a hydraulic system mounted inside the grip body and mechanically actuated by the brake lever to send pressurised fluid into a braking system, and a set of gearshift drives, on said grip body. Such a drive, which encloses in the same grip body not only all that is needed to drive the hydraulic brake, but also drives for the gearshift and allows the overall bulk to be significantly reduced.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND OPERATING SYSTEM FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE
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.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND OPERATING SYSTEM FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE
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.
Bicycle power meter
A power meter for a bicycle includes a body having a torque input section and a torque output section, the body configured to transmit power between the torque input section and the torque output section. The power meter also includes an electronic device having one or more antennae configured to communicate a signal wirelessly.