B62K19/34

Power vector sensor device and bicycle having the same
10788383 · 2020-09-29 · ·

A bicycle (10) includes a frame (25) having a bottom bracket (40), a crankset (35) attached to the bottom bracket (40), a pedal (50) coupled to the crankset (35) and operable to propel the bicycle (10) in response to a force acting on the pedal (50). The bicycle further includes a first bicycle component acted upon by the pedal (50) in response to the force, a second bicycle component coupled and responsive to the first bicycle component, and a power vector sensor (85) coupled to and positioned between the first bicycle component and the second bicycle component, and the power vector sensor (85) includes a sensor element (100) to sense a force transferred from the first bicycle component to the second bicycle component and indicative of the force acting on the pedal (50).

Fitting structure of bottom bracket shell of bicycle
10787225 · 2020-09-29 ·

A fitting structure of a bottom bracket shell of a bicycle contains: a hollow body having a receiving orifice. A first engagement element includes a first engaging section, a first aperture, and a first tilted guide portion. A second engagement element includes a second engaging section, a second aperture, and a second tilted guide portion. A first sleeve includes a first accommodation portion, a first connection portion, a first rib, a first abutting portion, and a first coupling section, wherein a first conically inclined face is defined between the first sleeve and the first tilted guide portion. A second sleeve includes a second accommodation portion, a second connection portion, a second rib, a second abutting portion, and a second coupling, wherein a second conically inclined face is defined between the second sleeve and the second tilted guide portion.

Suspended two-wheeled vehicle frame
10752316 · 2020-08-25 ·

A suspended two-wheeled vehicle frame and a corresponding two-wheeled vehicle, in particular a bicycle, are disclosed, in which the swing-arm bearing seat comprises a recess for providing clearance or free space for a rear wheel of the suspended two-wheeled vehicle frame. The yoke of said two-wheeled vehicle frame, which extends from the first to the second chainstay, extends below the swing-arm bearing seat provided with a recess. An opening can be arranged at the base of the recess of the swing-arm bearing seat so as to allow the line to be guided through the frame.

Suspended two-wheeled vehicle frame
10752316 · 2020-08-25 ·

A suspended two-wheeled vehicle frame and a corresponding two-wheeled vehicle, in particular a bicycle, are disclosed, in which the swing-arm bearing seat comprises a recess for providing clearance or free space for a rear wheel of the suspended two-wheeled vehicle frame. The yoke of said two-wheeled vehicle frame, which extends from the first to the second chainstay, extends below the swing-arm bearing seat provided with a recess. An opening can be arranged at the base of the recess of the swing-arm bearing seat so as to allow the line to be guided through the frame.

Selectable Motor Clutch, System, and Method
20200255082 · 2020-08-13 ·

A pawls-type one-way clutch selectably connects and disconnects an electric motor and drive system with the front sprocket of a bicycle. Laterally-extending pivotable pawls on a first rotatable member engage cam surfaces on a frictionally rotatable plate and cause the pawls to either engage with or disengage from corresponding teeth in a ratchet wheel attached to a second rotatable member. Sensors and a controller determine whether a rider is pedaling the bicycle and applying rotational power in the first rotational direction, and if so, the motor applies power in the forward rotational direction, causing the clutch to engage and power to be transmitted to the front sprocket. Otherwise, the motor applies power in the rearward rotational direction, causing the clutch to disengage the front sprocket from the electric motor, which allows the bicycle to be rolled backwards freely without attempting to back-drive the electric motor and drive system in reverse.

Selectable Motor Clutch, System, and Method
20200255082 · 2020-08-13 ·

A pawls-type one-way clutch selectably connects and disconnects an electric motor and drive system with the front sprocket of a bicycle. Laterally-extending pivotable pawls on a first rotatable member engage cam surfaces on a frictionally rotatable plate and cause the pawls to either engage with or disengage from corresponding teeth in a ratchet wheel attached to a second rotatable member. Sensors and a controller determine whether a rider is pedaling the bicycle and applying rotational power in the first rotational direction, and if so, the motor applies power in the forward rotational direction, causing the clutch to engage and power to be transmitted to the front sprocket. Otherwise, the motor applies power in the rearward rotational direction, causing the clutch to disengage the front sprocket from the electric motor, which allows the bicycle to be rolled backwards freely without attempting to back-drive the electric motor and drive system in reverse.

CARGO BICYCLE CONVERSION SYSTEM
20200216135 · 2020-07-09 ·

The present disclosure relates generally to bicycles, in particular, the present disclosure provides systems and devices for converting a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle using various detachable components. The ability to convert a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle and back again confers many advantages, including eliminating the need for a separate bicycle for transporting cargo and encouraging the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation.

CARGO BICYCLE CONVERSION SYSTEM
20200216135 · 2020-07-09 ·

The present disclosure relates generally to bicycles, in particular, the present disclosure provides systems and devices for converting a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle using various detachable components. The ability to convert a standard bicycle into a cargo bicycle and back again confers many advantages, including eliminating the need for a separate bicycle for transporting cargo and encouraging the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation.

BOTTOM BRACKET FOR BICYCLES
20200216142 · 2020-07-09 ·

A bottom bracket is connected to a spindle and a frame of a bicycle. The bottom bracket comprises a housing and an adapter. The housing is connected to the frame and comprises a substantially circular disc, one or more pins, and an actuating mechanism. The disc comprises a plurality of disc openings arranged proximate to a circumferential edge of the disc and is adapted to rotate with the spindle. The pins selectively engage with the disc openings, wherein the engagement of the pins with the disc openings prevents further rotation of the disc. The actuating mechanism selectively engages the pins with the disc openings. The adapter removably is attached to the housing and connected to the frame.

Bicycle crank transmission apparatus
10703438 · 2020-07-07 · ·

A bicycle crank transmission apparatus includes: a hollow shaft member; a base plate coupled to the shaft member on one side and installed securely on a bottom bracket featuring a spindle on the other side; a chainring housing coupled to the shaft member in a way that allows its rotation and having a ring gear installed securely inside; a reduction gear unit arranged in the middle of the ring gear; a directly-coupled ratchet unit installed on the ring gear; a crank cover where a coupling shaft coupled to the spindle is perpendicularly provided in the center and where clutch ratchet teeth, which are engaged with the directly-coupled ratchet unit, and directly-coupled ratchet teeth are vertically stacked on the internal wall surface; and a sun gear installed on the coupling shaft in such a way that it only rotates in clockwise direction and partially engaged with the reduction gear unit.