B60L2200/12

BATTERY PACK CHARGING SYSTEM AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF
20220376516 · 2022-11-24 ·

The present invention discloses a battery pack charging system, comprising battery packs and a charging cabinet, a nitrogen replacement device is arranged inside the charging cabinet, the charging cabinet provides charging and nitrogen filling for the battery packs, wherein: there is a gas-filling protective device arranged between the nitrogen replacement device and the battery packs, and the gas-filling protective device is used to regulate the gas-filling flow of nitrogen automatically. Also disclosed is a charging method of the battery pack charging system. Beneficial effects: Different from the existing battery pack forms of electric bicycles, the present invention provides a feasible technical support for the “shared power changing” of the existing electric bicycle battery packs; Secondly, on the basis of improving the battery pack of electric bicycles, a battery cupboard capable of charging and filling nitrogen into the battery pack at the same time is provided for the battery pack, thus fundamentally preventing the thermal runaway of the battery; Moreover, a new method is provided for filling nitrogen into the battery pack, avoiding the defects of using double solenoid valves and oxygen concentration sensors in the existing technologies.

Systems catching residual energy from an electric coil
20220376644 · 2022-11-24 ·

Energy saving and sustainability have become hot topics nowadays. Electric transportation applications, such as electric vehicles, always pursue higher energy efficiency other than applications with secured power sources. Therefore, lots of research and development work have been carried out to pursue the energy efficiency, such as redesign the motor itself and/or, use electronic techniques. This invention deploys electronic techniques to pursue higher efficiency. To prove the idea and solutions, 2 prototypes using 2-phase and 3-phase PMBLDC motors have been built for the purpose. They disclose the methods to catch the residual energy from an armature and send it back to the rechargeable power sources without affecting the motor's running driven by switching manner. The implementation is simple and cheap. By recycling the residual energy, it extends the run time of battery systems, achieving higher energy efficiency. The benefit is huge, but not limited to, in economical and environmental fields.

Bicycle motorization device and wheel

A bicycle motorization device is attached to a bicycle. The motorization device includes: a calculation unit configured to calculate speed of the bicycle; an estimation unit configured to estimate pedal force applied to pedals of the bicycle; an electric motor; a battery which supplies electric power to the electric motor; and a control unit configured to apply auxiliary driving force to a wheel of the bicycle by driving the electric motor based on the speed calculated and the pedal force estimated.

Surface detection for micromobility vehicles

Various implementations include approaches for training a surface detection classifier and detecting characteristics of a surface, along with related micromobility vehicles. Certain implementations include a method including: comparing: i) detected movement of a micromobility (MM) vehicle or a device located with a user at the MM vehicle while operating the MM vehicle, with ii) a surface detection classifier for the MM vehicle; and in response to detecting that the MM vehicle is traveling on a restricted surface type for a threshold period, performing at least one of: a) notifying an operator of the MM vehicle about the travel on the restricted surface type, b) outputting a warning at an interface connected with the MM vehicle or the device, c) limiting a speed of the MM vehicle, or d) disabling operation of the MM vehicle.

CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING SYSTEM
20230054799 · 2023-02-23 ·

A charging device basically includes a first power source, first and second device-side connection terminals, a first resistance, a detection unit and a device-side controller. The first resistance is connected between the first power source and the first device-side connection terminal. The detection unit detects an inter-terminal voltage between the first device-side connection terminal and the second device-side connection terminal. A vehicle-side controller is connected between a first vehicle-side connection terminal connected to the first device-side connection terminal and a second vehicle-side connection terminal connected to the second device-side connection terminal. The device-side controller determines that the charging-device-side charging connector and the vehicle-side charging connector are turned into a non-connected state from a connected state by a fact that the inter-terminal voltage detected by the detection unit becomes greater than a predetermined voltage.

Control device and transmission system
11584478 · 2023-02-21 · ·

A control device includes an electronic controller configured to automatically control a transmission device of a human-powered vehicle in accordance with a shifting condition. The electronic controller is configured to set the shifting condition based on first reference information including information related to change in transmission ratio that is shifted by the transmission device.

Electric bicycle motor system
11492074 · 2022-11-08 · ·

An electric motor bicycle system with an electric motor driven gear adapted to drive a wheel gear coupled to a bicycle hub. The motor driven gear is coupled to the wheel gear with a chain. The chain may be tensioned with one or more tensioners, which allow for a tighter system geometry. The motor may be supported with a bracket adapted to mount to industry standard disc brake mounting interfaces. In some aspects, the motor driven gear is coupled to the disc mounting interface of a wheel hub. In some aspects, the electric motor bicycle system may also have a disc brake system integrated therein.

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MULTI-MODAL TRIPS
20230041155 · 2023-02-09 · ·

Systems and methods for multi-modal trips. Systems and methods are provided for integrating multiple legs of a trip using different modes of transportation into a single, personalized transportation experience. In particular, systems and methods are provided for integrating multiple modes of transportation, such as an electric scooter ride and an autonomous vehicle ride, into a single trip.

ENERGY HARVESTING VEHICLE

An energy harvesting vehicle includes multiple vehicle body parts and at least one solar module. Solar cells constituting at least one solar module are positioned in a section of at least one of the vehicle body parts. A pair of electrical connections of the solar cells and a protective layer of a predetermined thickness formed on a top surface of the solar cells are positioned in the section. Such a resin molded integration of a solar module to a vehicle body part allows for the installation of the solar module with non-flexible solar cells, even on non-flat surfaces or uneven surfaces.

Electric drive motorcycle

An electric drive motorcycle (100), comprises: a front portion comprising one or more front wheels (103) and a handlebar (104); a rear portion comprising a saddle (101), a shell body (107) arranged below said saddle (101), and a rear wheel (105) arranged below said shell body (105); an intermediate portion (108) extending as a connection between said front portion and said rear portion; an electric drive unit (8) connected to said rear wheel (105); a power supply unit feeding said electric drive unit (8); and a helmet carrying compartment (11) placed in the shell body (107) below the saddle (101), wherein said power supply unit is arranged in a position below said helmet carrying compartment (11), so that said saddle (101), said helmet carrying compartment (11) and said power supply unit are substantially stacked on each other, being said helmet carrying compartment (11) and said power supply unit arranged inside the shell body (107), wherein said supply unit comprises a battery unit (15) or a battery unit (15) and an electric motor/generator, wherein a control unit apt to control said drive unit (8) and said battery unit (15) is provided, said control unit comprising a case (20) arranged below the battery unit (15), wherein a rear fork (1) jointed to the shell body (107) is provided, said rear fork comprising at least a fork arm (3, 4) extending between said shell body (107) and said drive unit (8), and wherein said rear fork (1) is placed beside and/or surrounds said case (20).