A transmission mechanism includes: a main shaft, a power input member, a gear component, and a one-way transmission component. The gear component is arranged on the main shaft. The one-way transmission component is sleeved on the main shaft. The one-way transmission component is connected with the power input member and the gear component. The one-way transmission component enables the gear component to perform one-way transmission under the action of the power input member. The gear component is connected with a power output member in a transmission way to change a rotation speed transmitted from the power input member to the power output member. The power input member performs reciprocating motion with the main shaft as an axis to drive the power output member to move. By arranging the one-way transmission component, the transmission mechanism can perform arc reciprocating motion, thereby improving transmission efficiency.

A torque sensor system for a pedelec includes an annular gear (6), a planetary gear train (5), a sun gear output shaft (2), a pressure conversion device (9) and a signal processing component (8). The annular gear (6), the planetary gear train (5), and the sun gear output shaft (2) are engaged in turn. The annular gear (6) is driven by the planetary gear train (5), and an applied force signal is transmitted to the signal processing component (8) via the pressure conversion device (9) at an edge of the annular gear (6). The applied force signal is converted to an electric signal by the signal processing component (8) and transmitted to a controller, so as to realize a torque feedback. As a result, a problem that a speed sensor is not applicable to a pedelec when climbing is solved; and a user will feel real and comfortable when riding.

A torque sensor system for a pedelec includes an annular gear (6), a planetary gear train (5), a sun gear output shaft (2), a pressure conversion device (9) and a signal processing component (8). The annular gear (6), the planetary gear train (5), and the sun gear output shaft (2) are engaged in turn. The annular gear (6) is driven by the planetary gear train (5), and an applied force signal is transmitted to the signal processing component (8) via the pressure conversion device (9) at an edge of the annular gear (6). The applied force signal is converted to an electric signal by the signal processing component (8) and transmitted to a controller, so as to realize a torque feedback. As a result, a problem that a speed sensor is not applicable to a pedelec when climbing is solved; and a user will feel real and comfortable when riding.

An automatic transmission[100] system for controlling application of a power source [160] onto a driven-wheel [110] comprises at least two gear-sets [200] mounted on at least one mediating-disk [120], where the mediating-disks [120] are mounted on a dead-axle shaft [210]. The gear-sets [200] has (a) an output-wheel [130] connected to the power source [160] and revolves accordantly; diameter of the output-wheel [130] configured to set transmission-ratio of angular-velocity and torque to be applied to the driven-wheel [110]; the output-wheel [130] is mounted on the dead-axle shaft [210] and set side by side with the mediating-disk [120]; and (b) an Angular-Velocity Engagement Module configured for automatic engagement and disengagement of the output-wheel [130] with the driven-wheel [110]. Each of the output wheels [130] has different diameter, configured for different transmission-ratio of angular-velocity and torque to be applied to the driven-wheel [110].

An automatic transmission[100] system for controlling application of a power source [160] onto a driven-wheel [110] comprises at least two gear-sets [200] mounted on at least one mediating-disk [120], where the mediating-disks [120] are mounted on a dead-axle shaft [210]. The gear-sets [200] has (a) an output-wheel [130] connected to the power source [160] and revolves accordantly; diameter of the output-wheel [130] configured to set transmission-ratio of angular-velocity and torque to be applied to the driven-wheel [110]; the output-wheel [130] is mounted on the dead-axle shaft [210] and set side by side with the mediating-disk [120]; and (b) an Angular-Velocity Engagement Module configured for automatic engagement and disengagement of the output-wheel [130] with the driven-wheel [110]. Each of the output wheels [130] has different diameter, configured for different transmission-ratio of angular-velocity and torque to be applied to the driven-wheel [110].

A human power conversion system incorporates two or more electric machines to aid in the powering of a vehicle through energy conversion. A first electric machine is coupled with the human powered input and acts as a generator when a human power input is not sufficient to produce electrical power that is provided to a second electric machine that propels the vehicle. The vehicle may be a bicycle and the first electric machine may be coupled to the crank. A bi-coupled electric machine including the first and second electric machines with a common rotor or stator may be employed and coupled to the crank and/or the driven wheel. Power produced by the first electric machine may be provided directly to the second machine or may be stored in a battery and used to propel the vehicle or power other electronic components.

A human power conversion system incorporates two or more electric machines to aid in the powering of a vehicle through energy conversion. A first electric machine is coupled with the human powered input and acts as a generator when a human power input is not sufficient to produce electrical power that is provided to a second electric machine that propels the vehicle. The vehicle may be a bicycle and the first electric machine may be coupled to the crank. A bi-coupled electric machine including the first and second electric machines with a common rotor or stator may be employed and coupled to the crank and/or the driven wheel. Power produced by the first electric machine may be provided directly to the second machine or may be stored in a battery and used to propel the vehicle or power other electronic components.

A pedally propelled vehicle multi speed gear system includes a gear mechanism including a main shaft; a hollow first shaft and a hollow second shaft, both axially stationary and rotatably arranged about the main shaft; an epicyclical first gear section arranged about the main shaft between the first and second shafts, and including two radially stacked carrier elements; and a first shift mechanism arranged between the first shaft and the first gear section, and configured to rotationally engage the first shaft with either of the two radially stacked carriers. The first shift mechanism includes two first clutches radially stacked about the main shaft.

A pedally propelled vehicle multi speed gear system includes a gear mechanism including a main shaft; a hollow first shaft and a hollow second shaft, both axially stationary and rotatably arranged about the main shaft; an epicyclical first gear section arranged about the main shaft between the first and second shafts, and including two radially stacked carrier elements; and a first shift mechanism arranged between the first shaft and the first gear section, and configured to rotationally engage the first shaft with either of the two radially stacked carriers. The first shift mechanism includes two first clutches radially stacked about the main shaft.

A number of variations may include an electric cycle powertrain comprising: a motor comprising a rotor and a stator; a crankshaft operatively connected to a first and second pedal assembly; a stepped pinion planetary gear set comprising a sun gear, at least one stepped pinion gear having a first and second pinion operatively attached to each other, wherein the first pinion is operatively connected to the sun gear and rotates within a grounded first ring gear and the second pinion rotates within a second ring gear; wherein the sun gear is further operatively connected to the rotor; wherein the second ring gear is operatively connected to the crankshaft and the first and second pedal assembly; wherein the first and second pinions are operatively connected to a carrier; wherein the second ring gear is operatively connected to the chain; and a torque measuring device operatively connected to the crankshaft.