Patent classifications
B62J45/40
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
An electronic device is configured to suitably control of a human-powered vehicle component. The electronic device includes a communicator configured to wirelessly communicate with a pressure detector detecting pressure of at least one tire of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic device is provided in a human-powered vehicle component including at least one of a transmission mounted to the human-powered vehicle, a suspension mounted to the human-powered vehicle, and an adjustable seatpost mounted to the human-powered vehicle.
Method for the acquisition and evaluation of sensor data and two-wheel component
A method for capturing and evaluating sensor data while riding a bicycle on a path and a bicycle component, including at least one barometric pressure sensor for capturing an air pressure signal for the ambient pressure on the bicycle during the ride, at least one stagnation pressure sensor for determining at least one stagnation pressure value on the bicycle during the ride, and a computer which is configured and set up to derive on the bicycle during the ride from the air pressure signal, a corrected ambient pressure value for the ambient pressure, taking into account the obtained stagnation pressure value.
Method for the acquisition and evaluation of sensor data and two-wheel component
A method for capturing and evaluating sensor data while riding a bicycle on a path and a bicycle component, including at least one barometric pressure sensor for capturing an air pressure signal for the ambient pressure on the bicycle during the ride, at least one stagnation pressure sensor for determining at least one stagnation pressure value on the bicycle during the ride, and a computer which is configured and set up to derive on the bicycle during the ride from the air pressure signal, a corrected ambient pressure value for the ambient pressure, taking into account the obtained stagnation pressure value.
Personal mobility and control method thereof
A personal mobility may include a sensor configured to detect an event; a plurality of protruding elements, each of which includes an actuator and a load sensor, protruding from the scaffold and configured of descending according to a load applied thereto or rising according to an output of the actuator; and a controller connected to the sensor and the plurality of protruding elements and configured to determine a position of the sole of the user based on an output of the protruding element descending according to the load of the user among the plurality of protruding elements when the user boards on the scaffold, determine the type of the event based on the output of the sensor and control to raise at least one protruding element among the protruding elements located below the sole based on the type of the event.
Personal mobility and control method thereof
A personal mobility may include a sensor configured to detect an event; a plurality of protruding elements, each of which includes an actuator and a load sensor, protruding from the scaffold and configured of descending according to a load applied thereto or rising according to an output of the actuator; and a controller connected to the sensor and the plurality of protruding elements and configured to determine a position of the sole of the user based on an output of the protruding element descending according to the load of the user among the plurality of protruding elements when the user boards on the scaffold, determine the type of the event based on the output of the sensor and control to raise at least one protruding element among the protruding elements located below the sole based on the type of the event.
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED VEHICLE
A notification system for an electric power assisted vehicle includes two or more notifiers to notify a user that a remaining charge of a battery that supplies power to an electric motor is low, and a controller configured or programmed to control operations of the two or more notifiers. The two or more notifiers include two or more of a display panel to display the remaining battery charge, a lamp to emit light, and a sound component to produce sound. The controller is configured or programmed to compare the remaining battery charge with a predetermined value, and when the remaining battery charge is lower than or equal to the predetermined value, to notify the user that the remaining battery charge is low by a combination of the operations of the two or more notifiers.
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED VEHICLE
A notification system for an electric power assisted vehicle includes two or more notifiers to notify a user that a remaining charge of a battery that supplies power to an electric motor is low, and a controller configured or programmed to control operations of the two or more notifiers. The two or more notifiers include two or more of a display panel to display the remaining battery charge, a lamp to emit light, and a sound component to produce sound. The controller is configured or programmed to compare the remaining battery charge with a predetermined value, and when the remaining battery charge is lower than or equal to the predetermined value, to notify the user that the remaining battery charge is low by a combination of the operations of the two or more notifiers.
MOTOR AS A SOUND GENERATING DEVICE FOR USER NOTIFICATION ON A BICYCLE
A motorized component for a bicycle includes a motor, a power source configured to generate current for the motor, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify a state of the bicycle and, based on the identified state of the bicycle, generate an audio notification. The generation of the audio notification includes control of the current from the power source to the motor, such that a periodic current with a frequency between 20 Hz and 20 kHz is applied to the motor.
MOTOR AS A SOUND GENERATING DEVICE FOR USER NOTIFICATION ON A BICYCLE
A motorized component for a bicycle includes a motor, a power source configured to generate current for the motor, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify a state of the bicycle and, based on the identified state of the bicycle, generate an audio notification. The generation of the audio notification includes control of the current from the power source to the motor, such that a periodic current with a frequency between 20 Hz and 20 kHz is applied to the motor.
Information output device
An information output device that can output the position of a load applied to the pedal is provided. A strain gauge is provided on the inner face of a crank of a bicycle and detects strain occurring in the crank. A cycle computer display unit displays an image showing the center position of the load applied to the pedal connected to the crank based on the tangential force and the torsional torque calculated based on the output values of the first strain gauge to the sixth strain gauge.