892results about "Bicycles" patented technology

A modular electric wheel assembly. The assembly including a motor with a rotor in a rotary union with a stator. The motor of the brushless DC type and including a circular rotor rotating about a central axis and including a central hollow axle. The hollow axle configured for coupling with a removable energy source and / or an external energy source and including attachment structures for a plurality of attachments to enable riding by a user or configuration within a parent vehicle such as a bicycle or moped, or use as another machine type, such as a power tool or power generation machine. The rotor configured with a quick-change mechanism through a first ring configured to accept a plurality of removable wheel types and rotatable attachments, enabling a user to select a variety of unique wheel / tire types and configurations for a variety of applications.

A hub motor includes a housing rotatably disposed to a first shaft and a second shaft, and a motor installed in the housing and having a stator and a rotor. A reduction mechanism is installed in the housing, including a gear shaft connected with the rotor, a fixed bracket connected with the stator, a movable bracket disposed on the gear shaft and the second shaft, a first ring gear disposed to the fixed bracket, a second ring gear disposed to the housing, multiple first planet gears disposed to the movable bracket and meshed with the gear shaft and the first ring gear, and multiple second planet gears disposed to the second shaft and meshed with the movable bracket and the second ring gear. By 10 inserting a hollow tube into the first shaft, the gear shaft, the movable bracket, and the second shaft, the waterproof and dustproof performance can be enhanced.

In one embodiment, a method includes determining vibration signals detected by a personal mobility vehicle, determining that the vibration signals correspond to an unexpected event occurred to the personal mobility vehicle, generating a feedback signal corresponding to the unexpected event, and transmitting the feedback signal corresponding to the unexpected event.

A compact personal transport device convertible between a riding configuration and a stowed configuration is described. In one embodiment, a latching mechanism for the compact personal transport device includes a frame post attached internally to the personal transport device and a seat post including an opening on one side. The seat post fits onto the frame post. The latching mechanism also includes a latch spring that extends outwards from one side of the frame post in an extended position and retracts inside the frame post in a retracted position. The latch spring extends through the opening in the seat post when the seat post is attached to the frame post and the latch spring is in the extended position to mechanically lock the seat post to the frame post.

A fuel system is provided that includes a fuel system frame and in some cases access steps. The frame can be mounted to a vehicle frame rail. Bracket assemblies can be coupled to the fuel system frame at a plurality of positions. The fuel tank can be mounted at neck portions thereof and can be supported on the frame rail between the neck portions, e.g., spaced a distance from the neck portions in a longitudinal direction of the fuel system. The access steps can be non-rectangular to provide a wide stepping portion even if the fuel system includes large tanks. The steps can be directly supported by an outside surface of the tank.

A personal transport device convertible between a riding configuration and a stowed configuration is described. In one embodiment, a rear wheel locking mechanism for the personal transport device includes a bracket having a recess on an underside of the bracket. The recess is configured to mate with a protruding knuckle on a rear wheel arm of the personal transport device. A securing tab is attached to a back end of the bracket at a pivot mechanism. The securing tab includes a top end and a bottom end opposite the top end. The pivot mechanism causing the top end and the bottom end of the release tab to move in opposite directions. The bottom end of the securing tab is configured to engage with a knob on a rear wheel arm of the personal transport device to secure the rear wheel arm in place to prevent linear movement.

The invention discloses a bicycle rim and a manufacturing method thereof.The bicycle rim comprises an annular rim body, and the rim body comprises a U-shaped supporting part, a connecting part connected with the two ends of the supporting part and two bead beads arranged at the two ends of the outer side of the connecting part respectively; a semi-closed tire groove used for installing a tire is defined by the connecting part and the two tire beads, the width of each tire bead is 5-10 mm, and the tire beads are provided with lightening holes. According to the bicycle rim and the manufacturing method thereof, the width of the bead of the rim is increased, so that riding resistance can be reduced for a road ring, wind resistance can be reduced for a mountain ring, and the problem of tire biting can be effectively reduced; the lightening holes are formed in the bead position, so that the width of the bead is increased, and the self weight of the rim is basically unchanged; the hollow pipe is pre-buried in the bead and integrally formed with the rim, the lightening hole structure is obtained, the conception is ingenious, and the problem that the dead weight of an existing bicycle rim is increased due to the fact that the bead width is increased is effectively solved.

A frame with a foldable structure includes a front wheel frame, a handlebar frame, and a foldable structure including a supporting pipe defined with a reference axis, a movable assembly, a first driving rod, and a second driving rod. The front wheel frame is for installing a front wheel and is pivotally connected to the handlebar frame. The movable assembly includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a movable pipe fitting around the supporting pipe and being movable between a first position and a second position along the reference axis. An end of the first driving rod is pivotally connected to the supporting pipe. Another end of the first driving rod is pivotally connected to the front wheel frame. An end of the second driving rod is pivotally connected to the supporting pipe. Another end of the second driving rod is installed with a rear wheel.

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for customizing audio experiences associated with operation of a ridable device. An electronic device having a processor detects contextual information such as speed, acceleration, ambient noise level, environment type, or location of the ridable device. Sensor data from accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones, cameras, or positioning systems may be processed to identify these conditions. Based on the detected context, the electronic device determines audio configuration parameters, including selection of audio content, adjustment of volume, blending of tracks, or modification of tempo or pitch. The determined parameters are applied to output audio through one or more speakers of the electronic device, the ridable device, or associated accessories. In some implementations, playback is synchronized with other riders using a common time reference, geo-fence triggers are employed to provide location-specific content, or warning sounds are generated when nearby objects are detected, enhancing both rider enjoyment and environmental awareness.

The invention relates to a frame of a three-wheeled bicycle, comprising a main frame (1) with a headset (2) for the pivotable mounting of a front fork (3), a rear swingarm (5) pivotably mounted on the main frame (1) at a pivot point (4), in which a two-track arrangement of rear wheels (53, 54) is mounted, wherein the rear swingarm (5) is pivotable in a plane that runs parallel to the longitudinal axis (L1) of the bicycle defined by the longitudinal extension of the main frame (1), and a coupling element (6) supporting the main frame (1) against the rear swingarm (5), wherein the coupling element (6) is pivotally connected to the main frame (1) at a first distal support point (7) and pivotally connected to the rear swingarm (5) at a second distal support point (8) opposite to this. The driving dynamics should be improved and adaptable to the individual needs of the users.Furthermore, getting in and out of the bicycle should be made easier and more comfortable for the user, as well as facilitating the transport, movement, and storage of the bicycle when not in use. According to the invention, this is achieved by making the longitudinal extension of the coupling element (6) between the two distal support points (7, 8) variable.

A system and method in a building or vehicle for an actuator operation in response to a sensor according to a control logic, the system comprising a router or a gateway communicating with a device associated with the sensor and a device associated with the actuator over in-building or in-vehicle networks, and an external Internet-connected control server associated with the control logic implementing a PID closed linear control loop and communicating with the router over external network for controlling the in-building or in-vehicle phenomenon. The sensor may be a microphone or a camera, and the system may include voice or image processing as part of the control logic. A redundancy is used by using multiple sensors or actuators, or by using multiple data paths over the building or vehicle internal or external communication. The networks may be wired or wireless, and may be BAN, PAN, LAN, WAN, or home networks.

A tricycle propelled by the stair climber mechanism, including a main body, including a front bar assembly, a plurality of handle bars disposed at a top portion of the front bar assembly, a front wheel disposed at a bottom portion of the front bar assembly, and a rear bar assembly connected to the front bar assembly, a left rear wheel, a right rear wheel, a left pedal connected to a left front portion of the rear bar assembly, and a right pedal connected to a right front portion of the rear bar assembly, wherein the main body moves forward in response to the left pedal and the right pedal being pushed downward.

There is provided an electric balance bike including: a front wheel and a rear wheel; an electric drive source configured to rotationally drive at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel; a first frame holding the front wheel and a second frame holding the rear wheel; a main frame connecting the first frame and the second frame and having a closed cross section; and an electrical device disposed to an inside of the closed cross section of the main frame in a state of being separated upward from an inner bottom surface of the closed cross section, the electrical device being configured to cause the drive source to generate power for which the drive source rotationally drives.

A system for a bicycle includes a plurality of controller devices. A type of controller device is the same for two or more controller devices of the plurality of controller devices. The system includes a pairing coordinator device configured to receive a respective device type identification from each controller device, and identify the type of controller device for the two or more controller devices based on the received device type identifications for the two or more controller devices. Based on the identification of the type of controller device, the pairing coordinator device is configured to update the device type identifications for the two or more controller devices, respectively, such that the updated device type identifications are different than each other. The pairing coordinator device is configured to pair only controller devices of the plurality of controller devices having different respective device type identifications with the pairing coordinator device.

A two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire having a tread, a tire carcass, tire sidewalls, and two bead regions with a bead protective strip. The tire carcass is formed from a first carcass inlay and a second carcass inlay. The second carcass inlay is arranged radially inwardly of the first carcass inlay, and extends from a crown region (17) of the two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire and terminates at a second carcass inlay end under the bead protective strip. The two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire provides improved puncture protection whilst maintaining good rolling resistance. This is achieved in that the first carcass inlay is guided with a first carcass inlay turn-up over the particular tire sidewall as far as under the tread to a first carcass inlay end, and terminates there at the first carcass inlay end.

A system and method in a building or vehicle for an actuator operation in response to a sensor according to a control logic, the system comprising a router or a gateway communicating with a device associated with the sensor and a device associated with the actuator over in-building or in-vehicle networks, and an external Internet-connected control server associated with the control logic implementing a PID closed linear control loop and communicating with the router over external network for controlling the in-building or in-vehicle phenomenon. The sensor may be a microphone or a camera, and the system may include voice or image processing as part of the control logic. A redundancy is used by using multiple sensors or actuators, or by using multiple data paths over the building or vehicle internal or external communication. The networks may be wired or wireless, and may be BAN, PAN, LAN, WAN, or home networks.

A system and method in a building or vehicle for an actuator operation in response to a sensor according to a control logic, the system comprising a router or a gateway communicating with a device associated with the sensor and a device associated with the actuator over in-building or in-vehicle networks, and an external Internet-connected control server associated with the control logic implementing a PID closed linear control loop and communicating with the router over external network for controlling the in-building or in-vehicle phenomenon. The sensor may be a microphone or a camera, and the system may include voice or image processing as part of the control logic. A redundancy is used by using multiple sensors or actuators, or by using multiple data paths over the building or vehicle internal or external communication. The networks may be wired or wireless, and may be BAN, PAN, LAN, WAN, or home networks.

A system and method in a building or vehicle for an actuator operation in response to a sensor according to a control logic, the system comprising a router or a gateway communicating with a device associated with the sensor and a device associated with the actuator over in-building or in-vehicle networks, and an external Internet-connected control server associated with the control logic implementing a PID closed linear control loop and communicating with the router over external network for controlling the in-building or in-vehicle phenomenon. The sensor May be a microphone or a camera, and the system may include voice or image processing as part of the control logic. A redundancy is used by using multiple sensors or actuators, or by using multiple data paths over the building or vehicle internal or external communication. The networks may be wired or wireless, and may be BAN, PAN, LAN, WAN, or home networks.

A bicycle includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a frame assembly supported by the front wheel and by the rear wheel, the frame assembly including a main frame and a fork assembly rotatably secured to the main frame. The fork assembly includes a fork crown, a lower bearing that facilitates rotation of the fork assembly relative to the main frame about a steering axis, and a lower accessory mount including a base portion sandwiched between the fork crown and the lower bearing.

Shape memory alloy elements (“SMAs”) are bonded, encased, or encapsulated with one or more polymers to form an integrated component with unique elastic, pseudoelastic, and load-bearing properties.

A wheel component for bicycles, comprising a straight spoke (10) with a center piece (11) and two end pieces (20, 30) for detachably connecting a hub (108) to a rim (109). At least one of the end pieces (30) comprises a threaded portion (31). The threaded portion (31) is formed integrally with the end piece (20, 30). The spoke is designed without loops and eyelets. The spoke can be supported on a hub (108) and a rim (109) by means of the end pieces (20). The spoke (10) is made of a fiber composite material (2) and comprises a matrix material (3) and reinforcing elements (4) embedded therein. The end pieces (20, 30) are formed integrally with the center piece (11) and each form an end (16, 17) of the spoke (10).At least some of the reinforcing elements (4) are formed as long fibers (5) and extend completely through the central piece (11) and over at least a substantial portion of each of the two end pieces (20, 30). At least one end piece (20, 30) has a cross-sectional area (25, 35) with long fibers (5) embedded therein as reinforcing elements (4) and at least one cross-sectional section (26, 36) without any long fibers (5) embedded therein.

A personal mobility device (PMD) has a footboard unit including a footboard, a front wheel disposed on the footboard, and a rear wheel disposed behind the front wheel on the footboard. The PMD also has a steering unit including a steering axle, a fixation unit that connects one end of the steering axle to the footboard unit, and a grip disposed on the other end of the steering axle. The PMD also has a side guard disposed on each side of the footboard unit and extending along an axial direction of the footboard.

The disclosure relates to a bicycle frame comprising a head tube for receiving a headset. A 180° rotatable insert with an eccentrically designed receptacle for bearing cups is inserted into the top and bottom of the head tube. A 180° rotatable bearing cup receptacle is inserted into the receptacle at the top and bottom. The headset bearing can be inserted into the bearing cup receptacle in a position inclined to a central axis of the head tube.

Various personal mobility vehicles, such as scooters, are disclosed. The scooter can include at least one battery and motor for powering at least one driven wheel. The vehicle can include a gear assembly to convert a torque produced by the motor to a different torque to a driven shaft to power the at least one driven wheel. The battery can be removable.

The invention relates to a method for producing a structural component, at least part of which is in the form of a hollow profiled element, for a bicycle (1), comprising the method steps of: providing an injection molding device; producing and / or providing at least one lost core (30) which can be melted out and / or dissolved and / or mechanically destroyed and which is adapted at least to a first part of an inner contour of the structural component; introducing the lost core (30) into a mold tool; closing the mold tool and keeping it closed and overmolding the lost core (30) with a thermoplastic material; opening the mold tool and removing an injected-molded intermediate product; melting out and / or dissolving out and / or mechanically removing the lost core (30). The method is in particular characterized in that at least one further part of the inner contour of the structural component is molded by means of at least one movable tool core (31) or movable mold slide of the mold tool. The invention also relates to a structural component of a bicycle (1).

A foldable scooter is provided, including: a deck assembly, including a first deck and a second deck foldably connected and relatively rotatable about a first direction, the first deck including a first lock structure; a steering assembly, connected to the deck assembly; a locking assembly, mounted to the second deck, including a locking member movable between a first position and a second position in a second direction and including a second lock structure extending in the first direction and movable with the locking member; wherein when the locking member is located in the first position, the first and second lock structures are interlocked with each other in a male-female manner so that the deck assembly is non-foldable; when the locking member is located in the second position, the first and second lock structures are unlocked from each other so that the deck assembly is foldable.

A removable accessory for cancelling or reducing pedal kickback in MTB bicycles having a frame, a front and a rear wheel, a suspension of the rear wheel, a crankset with at least one front sprocket and at least one rear sprocket set to accommodate a chain drive between the front sprocket and the rear sprocket. The accessory includes a substantially rectangular supporting plate having, at one of its long sides, two holes or notches for the passage of means of attachment in corresponding receiving seats arranged around the bicycle crankset; a pulley mounted swiveling on a transverse pin attached near a free end of the plate that is cantilevered upwardly in a direction in which the pulley is engageable in the chain when the plate is mounted on the bicycle and widens the closed ring of the chain.

The lean vehicle 1 includes a left wheel 3a, a right wheel 3b, a parallel link mechanism 20, a mounting member 70, and a vehicle body frame 2. The parallel link mechanism 20 includes upper and lower arms 21, 22 arranged along the vehicle width direction between the left and right wheels 3a, 3b, and left and right arms 23, 24, arranged along the up-down direction, and operates in response to the lean of the vehicle. The mounting member 70 includes the plurality of support parts 72a, 72c and the connecting part 73. The multiple support parts 72a, 72c rotatably support fulcrums provided on the upper arm and the lower arm 21, 22, respectively. The connecting part 73 connects the multiple support parts in the up-down direction. The base 60 is formed on the vehicle body frame 2 to which a mounting member 70 is attached.

The present disclosure provides a scooter including a body, a seat assembly, a front wheel assembly, and a rear wheel assembly. The body is rotatably connected with the front wheel assembly and the rear wheel assembly and includes a deck, a support part, and a seat tube. The seat assembly includes a seat, the support part is connected with the deck and protrudes from the deck; the seat tube is connected with the support part and the seat assembly; the deck includes a bearing surface for a driver to put the feet thereon; an accommodating space is formed between the seat assembly and the bearing surface such that at least one foot is always below the seat when the driver drives by sitting on the seat or standing on the bearing surface. The scooter provided in the present disclosure can overcome the problem of a driver being allowed to drive with a single driving posture due to limited functions of an existing short-distance transportation vehicle.

A cross frame for a bicycle, such as an e-bike, includes a head tube and a seat tube with a bottom bracket area arranged at the lower end of the seat tube, a straight first tube starting from the head tube which crosses the seat tube and then extends towards a rear dropout of a rear triangle of the cross frame, a second tube starting from the head tube above the first tube which crosses the first tube at an intersection and then extends towards the bottom bracket area, and at least one chain stay extends from the bottom bracket area to the rear dropout. The second tube has an angular deflection within the plane of the frame in the section between the head tube and the intersection to create a visually appealing frame that offers high stability and torsional rigidity with minimal weight and allows for improved handling of a bicycle equipped with the frame.