A multi-speed hub gear, comprising: an axle adapted to be fixed against rotation; a hub shell; a plurality of planetary gear sets, each comprising: a central gear concentrically fixed on the axle, a rotating gear carrier mounting at least one rotating gear to revolve around the center of the central gear; and a ring gear rotated by the at least one rotating gear; wherein a respective the ring gear of one of the sets is mechanically connected to a respective the rotating gear carrier of another of the sets such that the sets rotate in conjunction; and a gear shifter adapted to engage at least one of the sets to the hub shell while disengaging another of the sets from the hub shell.

Systems and methods for controlling transmissions and associated vehicles, machines, equipment, etc., are disclosed. In one case, a transmission control system includes a control unit configured to use a sensed vehicle speed and a commanded, target constant input speed to maintain an input speed substantially constant. The system includes one or more maps that associate a speed ratio of a transmission with a vehicle speed. In one embodiment, one such map associates an encoder position with a vehicle speed. Regarding a specific application, an automatic bicycle transmission shifting system is contemplated. An exemplary automatic bicycle includes a control unit, a shift actuator, various sensors, and a user interface. The control unit is configured to cooperate with a logic module and an actuator controller to control the cadence of a rider. In one embodiment, a memory of, or in communication with, the control unit includes one or more constant cadence maps that associate transmission speed ratios with bicycle speeds.

Systems and methods for controlling transmissions and associated vehicles, machines, equipment, etc., are disclosed. In one case, a transmission control system includes a control unit configured to use a sensed vehicle speed and a commanded, target constant input speed to maintain an input speed substantially constant. The system includes one or more maps that associate a speed ratio of a transmission with a vehicle speed. In one embodiment, one such map associates an encoder position with a vehicle speed. Regarding a specific application, an automatic bicycle transmission shifting system is contemplated. An exemplary automatic bicycle includes a control unit, a shift actuator, various sensors, and a user interface. The control unit is configured to cooperate with a logic module and an actuator controller to control the cadence of a rider. In one embodiment, a memory of, or in communication with, the control unit includes one or more constant cadence maps that associate transmission speed ratios with bicycle speeds.

A planetary gear drive system in which the planetary gears are made of a resilient plastic or polymer compound so as to allow slippage within the system in response to over-torqueing, and a reverse drive incorporating the planetary gear drive system for use on motor vehicles.

A planetary gear drive system in which the planetary gears are made of a resilient plastic or polymer compound so as to allow slippage within the system in response to over-torqueing, and a reverse drive incorporating the planetary gear drive system for use on motor vehicles.

A interior clutch-used control mechanism comprises a first control unit for controlling the fixedness of a sun gear; a second control unit for controlling engagements of inner gears at two sides and a planet frame; a third control unit for controlling the sun gear or the inner gears and the planet frame; and wherein power for control units are from rotary dynamic components, by displacements of driving rods for controlling operations of a cam or cam-like component; by using the cam or cam-like unit to function clutch or by using the cam or cam-like unit to drive a driven device to rotate or displace for operation of the clutch. By power rotating components of the internal clutch and cam or cam-like component, clutching components are controlled.

A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing.

A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing.

An interior clutch-used control mechanism comprises a driving rod being installed on a center shaft of an internal clutch; a control claw actuating seat and a rotation ring being installed at an outer side of the center shaft; the control claw actuating seat being positioned at a center of the rotation ring; an inner side of the rotation ring being installed with a plurality of upper planet power ratchet claws and lower planet power ratchet claws; a ratchet claw control panel being installed at an inner side of the upper and lower planet power ratchet claws; the ratchet claw control panel being installed with a plurality of left control claws and right control claws; and the left and right control claws being installed on the ratchet claw control panel and being driven by the ratchet claw control panel to rotate.

The invention disclosures a stage-variation variable speeds transmission bicycle, comprising a bicycle bracket, wherein the bicycle bracket is provided with a medial axis, a medial axis chain wheel group is arranged on the medial axis, medial axis chain wheel group comprises three chain wheels with different size; also comprising bicycle rear shaft, a freehub arranged on rear shaft, the freehub is fixed with a sun gear, one side of the sun gear is provided with a planetary carrier comprising planetary gears, a gear ring is provided radially outward of planetary gears, a ratchet is provided radially outward of the gear ring, the ratchet is provided with a pawl, the invention is easy to start and can be operated at a high speed, also can realize switch between the one-stage and two-stage transmission status arbitrarily during riding and parking to ensure a better cycling experience.