B62L1/005

HUB-TYPE ELECTRONIC DRIVING DEVICE
20220388598 · 2022-12-08 ·

A hub-type electronic driving device comprises: a housing comprising a wheel and a cover, the wheel having a rim formed on the outer periphery thereof such that a tire is coupled thereto, the wheel having the shape of a cup, one side of which is open, and the cover having an outer peripheral portion coupled to the opening of the wheel; a motor shaft having both ends fixedly installed on a body in which the hub-type electronic driving device is installed; first and second bearings installed in through-holes formed at centers of the wheel and the cover, respectively, so as to rotatably support the housing around the motor shaft; a BLDC motor contained in the housing so as to rotate the housing around the motor shaft; a cable containing multiple wires for applying a motor driving signal from a motor driving circuit installed outside the housing to the BLDC motor; and a cable guide assembly installed between the motor shaft and the first bearing supporting the wheel so as to maintain a sealing state when the cable is introduced into the housing or withdrawn therefrom.

Leaning vehicle and vehicle leaning unit

A leaning vehicle includes a base member, an upper arm, a lower arm, a first support member, a second support member, a first wheel, a second wheel, and a steering operation member. The upper arm, the lower arm, the first support member, the second support member constitute a parallel link mechanism. The first wheel is movable integrally with the first support member in a turning direction of the base member. The second wheel is movable integrally with the second support member in the turning direction of the base member. According to turning of the base member by operating the steering operation member, all of the upper arm, the lower arm, the first support member, the second support member, the first wheel, and the second wheel turn around a turning center of the base member.

Automotive safety brake system
11584338 · 2023-02-21 ·

A safety brake system is provided. The safety brake system includes a frame configured to be mounted to a vehicle above a vehicles tire; at least one sliding arm slidably coupled to the frame; and at least one actuator, wherein the actuator deploys the sliding arm to extend out of the frame and engage a driving surface in a braking position, and the actuator retracts the sliding arm to retract back within the frame in a driving position.

BRAKE UNIT FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL MODULE COMPRISING THE BRAKE UNIT, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE BRAKE UNIT AND/OR THE WHEEL MODULE

In human-powered vehicles, e.g., bicycles, etc., it is customary to use drum brakes, disc brakes or shoe brakes. Each of the braking systems has different advantages in terms of braking effect, system costs, ease of maintenance, etc. A brake unit with a modified structure for a vehicle is provided. For this purpose, a brake unit 14 for a vehicle 1 is disclosed, having a housing 15, having a brake body device 23, wherein the brake body device 23 supports a stationary brake partner of a brake apparatus 12 for the vehicle 1, wherein the housing 15 and/or the brake body device 23 defines a main axis H, having an actuator for moving the brake body device relative to the housing 15 in order to generate a braking force, wherein the stationary brake partner is formed as a brake disc 13.

BRAKE DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WITH BRAKE DEVICE

A brake device for a vehicle with at least one wheel, wherein the wheel defines a rotational axis, with a brake body device for the transmission of a brake force to the wheel, with a concentric brake cylinder for the generation of the brake force. The brake cylinder has an inner housing part for radial support on a wheel axle of the wheel and an outer housing part for axial support on the brake body device. The two housing parts can be moved relative to one another, and a pressure chamber which runs around the rotational axis is formed between the two housing parts. The brake device has an insulation device for the thermal insulation of the brake body device in the direction of the brake cylinder. The insulation device is arranged at least axially between the outer housing part and the brake body device.

FRONT FENDER
20230074784 · 2023-03-09 · ·

A front fender attached to a front fork of a straddle-type vehicle, the front fender includes a fender body covering an upper side of a front wheel supported by the front fork, and a pair of fender side surfaces extending from two side edges of the fender body to an axle. The front fork is provided with brake caliper that brakes the front wheel. A lower edge of each of the fender side surfaces extends in a front-rear direction above the brake caliper, and includes a folded portion formed such that the lower edge of each of the fender side surfaces is directed inward in an axle direction

Human-powered vehicle component, mobile electronic device, and equipment for human-powered vehicle
11597470 · 2023-03-07 · ·

A human-powered vehicle component includes an input device, to which first information related to at least one of a human-powered vehicle, a rider of the human-powered vehicle, and environment of the human-powered vehicle is input. The human-powered vehicle component further comprises an electric actuator and an artificial intelligence processor configured to generate second information for controlling the electric actuator in accordance with the first information input to the input device.

THREE-WHEELED ELECTRIC VEHICLE
20230125006 · 2023-04-20 ·

A three-wheeled electric vehicle in accordance with EU vehicle classification L2e-U, which has two electric-motor-driven rear wheels, each of which is driven by one wheel-hub motor. A hydraulically actuatable rear-wheel disc-brake system is mounted on each rear wheel which brake system is also fitted with an integrated electromechanical parking brake, the activation of which shifts each rear wheel into a parking-brake mode in which wheel rotation is prevented. In a rear portion, the vehicle body forms a support structure on which an optionally present, exchangeable transport container can be supported and secured with the aid of a quick-release fastening system. The quick-release fastening system includes one or more connection device(s), wherein each connection device includes a bar that protrudes from a bottom wall of the transport container; and a locking device, which is permanently attached to the support structure, is fitted with a movable blocking element.

BRAKE PAD ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE & METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A BRAKE PAD ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE
20230069093 · 2023-03-02 · ·

A brake pad assembly for a bicycle includes a first brake pad, a second brake pad, and a spreader spring. The first brake pad has a first backing plate with a first rotor facing surface, and a first friction pad secured to the rotor facing surface. The second brake pad has a second backing plate with a second rotor facing surface, and a second friction pad secured to the second rotor facing surface and facing the first friction pad. The spreader spring has a first leaf that is fixed to the first brake pad and a second leaf that is fixed to the second brake pad. At least a portion of the first leaf is positioned between the first rotor facing surface and the first friction pad, and at least a portion of the second leaf is positioned between the second rotor facing surface and the second friction pad.

Human-powered vehicle wheel unit and human-powered vehicle wheel assembly
11628685 · 2023-04-18 · ·

A human-powered vehicle wheel unit adapted to be attached to a human-powered vehicle hub. The wheel unit includes an accommodation portion and a first engagement portion. The accommodation portion is configured to accommodate at least part of the human-powered vehicle hub. The first engagement portion is provided on the accommodation portion. The first engagement portion is configured to transmit rotation of the human-powered vehicle hub to the accommodation portion through engagement with a second engagement portion provided on a flange projecting from an outer circumferential portion of a hub shell of the human-powered vehicle hub.