公开(公告)号：US12103627B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US18263726

申请日：2022-09-08

Applicant: Redshift Sports LLC

Inventor： Erik Teig de Brun ,  Stephen Dewei Ahnert ,  Scott David Poff ,  Justin T. Dodd

IPC: B62J6/057 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B62J6/015 ,  B62J45/41 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M1/36 ,  B62M3/16

CPC classification number: B62J6/057 ,  B60Q1/2661 ,  B62J6/015 ,  B62J45/41 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M1/36 ,  B62M3/16

Abstract: An automated bicycle lighting system comprising light modules that contain sensors and a processor which enable the color and/or flash state of the emitted light to be changed depending upon the physical orientation of the modules is provided. The sensors and processor also allow the operating state of the light modules to be adjusted depending upon whether movement of the light modules is sensed. The modules are used in combination with pedals configured to removably receive the modules and/or with an auxiliary mount that provides for mounting the modules to other components of a bicycle, such as, for example, handlebars, seat-posts, frame tubes, helmets and/or a rider's clothing.

公开(公告)号：US20240140556A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18221801

申请日：2023-07-13

Applicant: MOBILETRON ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Cheng-I Teng ,  Yi-Hsing Hsu

IPC: B62M6/55 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M11/02 ,  G01L5/00 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02K11/33

CPC classification number: B62M6/55 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M11/02 ,  G01L5/0042 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02K11/33 ,  B62J45/411

Abstract: A coaxial mid-drive power device of a bicycle includes a reducing structure and a hollow shaft motor engaged with the reducing structure that are disposed in a motor base. An output end of the reducing structure is operatively coupled with a one-way bearing bracket with a sprocket base via a one-way bearing. A crank spindle engaged with the one-way bearing bracket through another one-way bearing penetrates through the motor base. The two one-way bearings respectively have opposite rotation directions and are respectively located on different sides, i.e., an inside and an outside, of the one-way bearing bracket. A strain gauge disposed on the crank spindle is electrically connected to an annular conductive rail assembly engaged with the crank spindle and an elastic sheet assembly on a control circuit board in the motor base, hence the strain gauge could directly obtain a change in a torque of the crank spindle.

公开(公告)号：US11794849B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17796188

申请日：2021-03-08

Applicant: FAVERO ELECTRONICS S.R.L.

Inventor： Gino Favero

IPC: B62M3/08 ,  B62J45/421

CPC classification number: B62M3/08 ,  B62J45/421

Abstract: A pedal for bicycles includes a pedal pin that extends along a reference axis and has a first axial end structured to be coupled to a pedal crank of a bicycle and a second axial end opposite to the first end and a pedal body that comprises a hub coupled in a freely rotatable manner to the pedal pin so as to be able to rotate around the reference axis. On the pedal pin there are at least two inner chambers having a circular section and extending along the reference axis coaxial thereto, a sensor circuit coupled to the pedal pin, an electronic circuit configured to determine the mechanical deformation of the pedal pin, and an electric storage device arranged in an inner chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20230194365A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17923481

申请日：2021-04-27

Applicant: BIKONE BEARINGS, S.L.

Inventor： Javier SALVADOR LOU

IPC: G01L1/22 ,  G01B7/16 ,  B62J45/41 ,  B62J45/421

CPC classification number: G01L1/2262 ,  G01B7/18 ,  B62J45/41 ,  B62J45/421

Abstract: The present invention refers to a bottom bracket load sensor designed to measure the deformation of the end bearings of the bottom bracket as a result of the pedalling force. This sensor requires a special, customized design with deformation sensors arranged to measure the effective force ignoring parasitic forces. It is very important to have a true measurement, among other cases, for the optimization of the performance of electric motors on bicycles.

公开(公告)号：US12110078B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US17515556

申请日：2021-11-01

Applicant: Li-Ho Yao

Inventor： Norman Lien ,  Chi-Chen Tien ,  Pei-Sheng Hsieh

IPC: B62M6/50 ,  B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M6/55 ,  F16H1/10

CPC classification number: B62M6/50 ,  B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M6/55 ,  F16H1/10

Abstract: A power switching structure includes an input shaft, a detection shaft sleeve fit over the input shaft, an assisting power assembly, and an output assembly selectively drivable by the input shaft and the assisting power assembly. The output assembly includes first and transmission sleeves rotatably mounted to the input shaft. The assisting power assembly includes a power member rotatably mounted to the second transmission sleeve. A one-way bearing is arranged between the first and second transmission sleeves and the power member. An output member is mounted on the second transmission sleeve. A micro-motion static frictional force is induced between the first and second transmission sleeves and the input shaft to allow the detection shaft sleeve to directly and accurately measure a torque value of the input shaft. The one-way bearing arranged between the first and second transmission sleeves and the power member allows for selection among sources of power.

公开(公告)号：US20240174314A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18489828

申请日：2023-10-18

Applicant: SHIMANO INC.

Inventor： Hitoshi TAKAYAMA ,  Yuma YAMAMOTO ,  Junya YAMAMOTO

IPC: B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M3/16

CPC classification number: B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M3/16

Abstract: An electrical device of a human-powered vehicle comprises a circuit board and a terminal member. The circuit board includes a first electrically conductive body. The terminal member is configured to be at least partially provided between the circuit board and an additional device in an attachment state where the circuit board is attached to the additional device. The terminal member includes a second electrically conductive body configured to elastically maintain contact between the first electrically conductive body and the second electrically conductive body in the attachment state.

公开(公告)号：US11885701B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17745892

申请日：2022-05-17

Applicant: Jen-Chih Liu

Inventor： Jen-Chih Liu

IPC: G01L3/04 ,  B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/421

CPC classification number: G01L3/04 ,  B62J45/411 ,  B62J45/421

Abstract: A bicycle torque detector includes a crank shaft formed with a first ring section and a second ring section; the first ring section serving for receiving a deformation sleeve accommodating ring and a deformable sleeve; the second ring section serving for receiving a circuit board ring; a circular casing serving to enclose all the crank shaft, the elastic ring, the sleeve, and the circuit board ring; wherein the first ring section of the crank shaft is formed with at least one resisting portion; the deformable sleeve has at least one resisting portion; the resisting portion of the crank shaft resists against one end of the deformation sleeve accommodating ring; another end of the deformation sleeve accommodating ring resists against the resisting portions of the deformable sleeve. A rear end of the deformable sleeve is engaged to a chain sleeve. The deformation sleeve accommodating ring is adhesive with sensing sheet.

公开(公告)号：US11858581B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17533505

申请日：2021-11-23

Applicant: Shimano Inc.

Inventor： Yuji Izuru ,  Kenta Kawakami ,  Noriyuki Kai ,  Mao Kuroda ,  Yuuka Miyanaga

IPC: B62J45/421 ,  B62J50/22 ,  B62J45/415

CPC classification number: B62J45/421 ,  B62J45/415 ,  B62J50/22

Abstract: A detecting device is provided for detecting a condition of a bicycle crank assembly including a bicycle crank provided to a bicycle frame. The detecting device includes an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to obtain information relating to an image of the crank. The electronic controller is configured to determine an angle of the crank based on the information.

公开(公告)号：US20230348015A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18310345

申请日：2023-05-01

Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Inventor： Marc Sommer ,  Patrik Rösch

IPC: B62J45/412 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M6/55 ,  B62M11/04

CPC classification number: B62M6/50 ,  B62J45/412 ,  B62J45/421 ,  B62M6/55 ,  B62M11/04 ,  B62M25/08 ,  B62M9/00

Abstract: A drive device (1) for a bicycle (100) includes a transmission (2) having a sensor for detecting a crank angle and a rotational speed of a pedal crankshaft and generating appropriate sensor data, a sensor for detecting a rotational speed of a driven shaft and generating appropriate sensor data, a sensor for detecting a rotational speed of the rotor shaft and generating appropriate sensor data, and a control device (10) configured for processing the sensor data and controlling by way of an open-loop system, a downshift from a currently engaged gear into a next-smaller gear as a function of the sensor data by energizing an electric machine (7).

公开(公告)号：US20230348008A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18006041

申请日：2021-07-16

Applicant: Moving Magnet Technologies

Inventor： Guillaume Keltz

IPC: B62J45/411 ,  B62M6/60 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M6/55 ,  G01L3/10 ,  B62J45/421

CPC classification number: B62J45/411 ,  B62M6/60 ,  B62M6/50 ,  B62M6/55 ,  G01L3/104 ,  B62J45/421

Abstract: A cycle driving device has a torque sensor, a crankset axle or a hub connected to a plate by a coupling, and a driving and measuring member having a first section secured in rotation with the crankset axle or hub, and a second section connected to the plate. A magnetic field source is supported by one of the sections. The coupling member incorporates a torque detection device. The first and second sections cooperate through an elastically deformable element. The torque detection device comprises a fixed magneto-sensitive element that measures a magnetic field according to the relative angular position of the first and second sections, and is capable of converting the magnetic field into an electrical signal. The magnetic field measurement is performed at a single axial position in the periphery of the first and second sections independently of the rotation of the crankset axle or hub.