293results about "Cycle sensors" patented technology

When an external detection device detects an obstacle (another vehicle (T)) on either a left or right side of the own vehicle (M), a control device of a steering assistance device for a saddle type vehicle controls an assist torque so that a handle operation to the side opposite to the side on which the obstacle is detected becomes heavier (more difficult to turn) than a case in which the obstacle is not detected. The handle operation to the side on which the obstacle is detected makes a handle relatively light (makes it easier to turn) while steering assist is maintained.

An orientationally flexible bump sensor is disclosed. The system includes at least one bump sensor mounted to a vehicle, the at least one bump sensor comprising at least two axes of measurement. A computer processor is configured to evaluate the at least two axes of measurement to determine which axis of the at least two axes of measurement has a highest magnitude vector and determine a gain value to cause the highest magnitude vector to be approximately 1 g. The computer processor will assign the gain value to the axis with the highest magnitude vector, such that the gain value is applied to each measurement generated by the axis with the highest magnitude vector.

A system for providing steering assistance in a vehicle includes an electric motor and an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) electronically coupled to the electric motor. The ECU determines whether the vehicle is in a straight running state, a transient running state, or a steady cornering state. A first control signal is sent to the electric motor to set torque of the electric motor to a first value based on the determination that the vehicle is in the transient running state or the steady cornering state. A second control signal is sent to the electric motor to set torque of the electric motor to a second value based on the determination that the vehicle is in the straight running state.

A control device for a human-powered vehicle has an electronic controller that controls a motor that applies a propulsion force to the human-powered vehicle to assist a human driving force. The human-powered vehicle includes a transmission device. The electronic controller is configured to assist in propulsion of the human-powered vehicle with the motor in a state in which the human-powered vehicle is propelled by the human driving force. In a case where a transmission ratio of the transmission device is changed, the electronic controller decreases an assist level of the motor in accordance with the human driving force input to the human-powered vehicle, and controls the motor so that the assist level is greater for a case where the human driving force is a first human driving force than the assist level for a case where the human driving force is less than the first human driving force.

The present invention provides a control device for human-powered vehicles that can suppress abnormal noises, and components for human-powered vehicles. [Solution] The control device for a human-powered vehicle includes a motor, a first gear to which torque is transmitted from the motor, and a second gear that meshes with the first gear, and comprises a control unit configured to control the motor, wherein the control unit is configured to control the motor in a first control state in which, when a predetermined first condition is met, a first torque is transmitted to the first gear to suppress abnormal noise caused by backlash between the first gear and the second gear.

An electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle and a method for adjusting a drive torque of an electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle. The electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle includes: a sensor, based on which a pitch rate of the electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle is ascertainable; a device for influencing a drive torque of the electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle; and an evaluation unit configured to compare a pitch rate, which is ascertained on the basis of the sensor and represents a pitch rate of the electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle relative to the surroundings of the two-wheeled vehicle, to a predefined, static pitch rate threshold value, and configured to reduce a drive torque acting upon a drive train of the electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle using a predefined amplification factor, if a pitch rate generated by an upward movement of a front wheel of the electrically propelled two-wheeled vehicle exceeds the static pitch rate threshold value.

The invention discloses a self-adaptive riding speed control system and method, and relates to the technical field of vehicle control, the system collects motion state data of a riding vehicle in real time through a sensor group installed on the riding vehicle, and after preprocessing, a vehicle attitude data set and a riding condition data set are formed; the method comprises the following steps: performing gradient state evaluation by calculating a gradient trend index slo, performing pedaling frequency stability analysis when the evaluation is about to enter an uphill stage and a downhill stage, calculating a pedaling frequency stability index wca through a riding condition data set, and then combining the pedaling frequency stability index wca with the gradient trend index slo to construct a comprehensive tooth ratio stability index Gopt to perform comprehensive riding stability evaluation. Therefore, the rationality of tooth ratio adjustment is judged, a tooth ratio switching instruction of the front disc and the rear flywheel is sent out, self-adaptive adjustment and control of the tooth ratio under the stable states of different gradients and different pedaling frequencies are achieved, the power matching and energy utilization efficiency in the riding process is effectively improved, the load of a rider is relieved, and the riding stability is enhanced.

To provide a component for a human-powered vehicle that is able to improve the degree of freedom in the arrangement of a magnetic sensor.SOLUTION: A component for a human-powered vehicle includes: at least one yoke disposed to be movable relative to at least one magnet; and at least one magnetic sensor configured to detect magnetism of the at least one magnet via the at least one yoke.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Electrical device (12) for a muscle-powered vehicle (2), comprising: a printed circuit board (30C; 230C; 330C) containing a first electrically conductive body (30E; 230E; 330E); and a clamping element (72; 372) configured to be at least partially positioned between the printed circuit board (30C; 230C; 330C) and an additional device in a mounting state in which the printed circuit board (30C; 230C; 330C) is attached to the additional device, the terminal element (72; 372) includes a second electrically conductive body (72A; 372A) which is designed to elastically maintain contact between the first electrically conductive body (30E; 230E; 330E) and the second electrically conductive body (72A; 372A) when fastened.

A pedal-equipped bicycle is provided, suitable for use in responding to disturbances while a cyclist holds the handlebars and operates the left and right pedals, and capable of assisting the cyclist's response to the disturbance. In a pedal-equipped bicycle 1, a torque sensor 51, a motor 521, and a controller 53 are configured such that, when the controller 53 controls the motor 521 to output an assisted torque based on a torque measurement taken by the torque sensor 51, a response occurs within a time interval TP1 that is less than half of 150 ms, which corresponds to the typical reaction time of a human cyclist.The torque sensor 51, the motor 521, and the controller 53 control the motor 521 based on the torque detected by the torque sensor 51 at a speed to which a human cannot easily react. The torque sensor 51, the motor 521, and the controller 53 are configured as a so-called human augmentation system SYS1, which enhances human capabilities.

The invention relates to a bicycle component provided with an electronic device. The invention relates to a method of operating an electronic device associated with a bicycle component and comprising a processor and a wake-up unit, the method comprising the following steps, which can be executed by the processor of the electronic device: - operating alternately in a standby mode and in a running mode, - upon reception of a wake-up signal from the wake-up unit, switching from the standby mode to the running mode under predetermined wake-up conditions, and - before switching from the running mode to the standby mode, modifying the configuration of the wake-up unit by updating the predetermined wake-up conditions, so that a subsequent wake-up signal is sent to the processor under the updated wake-up conditions. The invention also relates to a related bicycle component.

A method for attenuating interference in the measurement of an angle of sideways tilt of a motorized two-wheeled vehicle including an electronic control unit configured to compute an angle of sideways tilt of the vehicle from the measurements of a tilt sensor. The method includes: reception of the value of the speed of the vehicle measured by the speed-measuring module; reception of the number of revolutions per minute of the engine; computation of the ratio between the received speed value and the received number of revolutions per minute; comparison of the ratio between the received speed value and the number of revolutions per minute with an attenuation interval; if the ratio is outside the attenuation interval, computation of the tilt angle without attenuation; if the ratio is within the attenuation interval, computation of the tilt angle with attenuation.

A muscle-powered vehicle comprises a motor, a first gear to which torque is transmitted by the motor, and a second gear that meshes with the first gear. A control device for the muscle-powered vehicle includes a control unit configured to control the motor. In a case where a predetermined first condition is met, the control unit is configured to control the motor in a first control state in which a first torque is transmitted to the first gear to reduce noise caused by backlash between the first and second gears.

A control system for a two-wheeled vehicle having a main frame and a steering frame, the control system may include one or more of: (a) an auxiliary angular momentum (A2M) system operative to produce angular momentum to be added to, or subtracted from, angular momentum of a steering wheel that is steerable with the steering frame; and an adjustable trail (AT) system operative to vary a trail of the steering wheel.

This vehicle includes: at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel that are arranged at a front position and a rear position of a vehicle body, respectively; a suspension device that is arranged between a vehicle body configuration component and at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel and has a vehicle height adjustment function; a control device that controls driving of an actuator which extends and contracts the suspension device; and a vehicle body angle detection device that detects an inclination angle of the vehicle body. When parking of the vehicle is detected, the control device measures the inclination angle of the vehicle body by the vehicle body angle detection device and extends or contracts the suspension device by driving the actuator so as to cause the inclination angle to be closer to a prescribed target angle.

The present invention relates generally to the field of vehicles, in particular to the field of human-powered vehicles, more specifically it relates to a stabilizing system for a vehicle and a corresponding vehicle with such a stabilizing system.

Modules provide the ability of a cleat that couples a shoe to a bicycle pedal to be decoupled via natural lifting motion of the foot upon the occurrence of a specific circumstance such as a tilt of the bicycle indicative of an imminent crash. This allows the rider to use their foot that is no longer coupled to the pedal to potentially eliminate or lessen the crash and / or dismount the bicycle without needing to first perform a cleat release maneuver such as rotating the rear of the foot outward. Shoes may be configured with the module to allow the cleat to decouple from the shoe via the natural lifting motion of the foot in the specific circumstance. Pedals may be configured with the module to allow the cleat to decouple from the pedal via the natural lifting motion of the foot in the specific circumstance.

Aspects of stabilizing a vehicle are described. A vehicle speed (v), a roll angle (ϕ), and a roll rate (͘ϕ) of the vehicle are determined. Gain values (G1, G2) are determined respectively for the roll angle (ϕ) and the roll rate (͘ϕ) based on the vehicle speed (v); and a stabilizing torque (Ts) is determined based on application of respective gain values (G1, G2) to the roll angle (ϕ) and the roll rate (͘ϕ). In one example, a tuning parameter may be determined based on a comparison of a synthesized torque (T) with a steering torque (Tr) and may be additionally used to determine the stabilizing torque (Ts). An actuating signal corresponding to a stabilizing torque (Ts) to be applied to a steering handle of the vehicle by the actuator is provided to an actuator for stabilizing the vehicle.

A vehicle (105) comprises a pedal crank (120) for propelling the vehicle (105) by a person (110); furthermore, a frame (150) and a wheel mounted thereon. A method (200) for controlling such a vehicle (105) comprises steps of detecting a force acting between the wheel and the frame (150); determining a curve of the force; determining a feature of the curve that indicates a standing pedaling motion by the person (110); and determining a standing pedaling motion by the person (110) based on the determined feature.

The present invention relates to a motorcycle comprising a radar device configured to detect, for each side of said motorcycle (1), the presence of a vehicle near or approaching in at least a first zone (BSD, BSD') characteristic of its blind spot and in at least a second zone (LCA, LCA') adjacent to and behind said first zone (BSD, BSD') with respect to the direction of travel of said motorcycle (1). The radar device (16) comprises at least one sensor (161) and at least one controller (162) that determines the presence of said vehicle in one of said zones (BSD, BSD, LCA, LCA') based on a signal sent by said sensor element (161). According to the invention, the controller (162) is connected, directly or indirectly, to a monitor (13) of the dashboard (12) of the motorcycle (1) and determines the illumination of at least one predetermined portion (131, 131', 132, 132') of said monitor (13) when it detects the presence of said vehicle in one of said zones (BSD, BSD', LCA, LCA').

The invention relates to a method for calibrating a tilt sensor (111) for a two-wheeled vehicle (1), comprising the steps of: - selecting (E1) a two-wheeled vehicle (1) including said tilt sensor (111) to be calibrated, - tilting (E2) the vehicle (1) to a first predetermined lateral tilt angle, - recording (E3) the value of the projection of Earth's gravity onto the three axes, - tilting (E4) the vehicle (1) to a second predetermined lateral tilt angle, - recording (E5) the value of the projection of Earth's gravity onto the three axes, - calculating (E9) a projection matrix between the intrinsic frame of the tilt sensor (111) and the frame specific to the vehicle (1) from the projection of Earth's gravity onto the three axes of the intrinsic frame and the vehicle's frame (1), - recording (E10) the projection matrix calculated for each vehicle (1). Figure for the abstract: Fig 5

The application provides an automatic power-off locking device, a control method and an electric vehicle, and relates to the field of electric vehicles. When a rider stops, the foot support is turned from a horizontal state to a vertical state. In this process, a third pressure sensor constantly feeds a first pressure value received thereby to a control center. When the first pressure value is equal to or greater than a first threshold value, it indicates that the rider has the intention to stop, and a power-off operation is performed on the electric vehicle to prevent the rider from accidentally touching a driving handle during the stopping process, so that the electric vehicle is powered to run and is prone to falling. When the first pressure value is equal to or greater than a second threshold value, the control center controls the electric vehicle to stop. When the rider completely releases the foot support, the control center also controls the electric vehicle to automatically power off and lock, so that the situation that the rider forgets to lock the vehicle does not occur, and economic losses caused to the rider are avoided.

The utility model provides a saddle type vehicle, which can detect the movement of a clutch lever to a holding position and a non-holding position with high precision by a simple structure which inhibits the configuration layout of components such as a sensor from becoming complicated. A saddle-type vehicle is provided with a clutch lever (80), a swing shaft (112) that supports the clutch lever (80), and a lever pivot (70), a first sensor (91) is fixed to one surface (73a) of the lever pivot (70), a second sensor (92) is fixed to the other surface (73b) of the lever pivot (70), the first sensor (91) and the second sensor (92) are arranged in a concentric circle across the swing shaft (112), and the first sensor (91) and the second sensor (92) are fixed to the other surface (73b) of the lever pivot (70). The switch (95) of the first sensor (91) is pressed when the clutch lever (80) moves to the gripping position (P1), and the switch (95) of the second sensor (92) is pressed when the clutch lever (80) moves to the non-gripping position (P0).

The present invention relates to a method for operating a drive arrangement of an electric bicycle, wherein the drive arrangement comprises a bicycle chain and a drive unit, comprising the steps of detecting an activation signal, activating a chain lubrication operating mode in response to the detected activation signal, and operating the drive unit during the chain lubrication operating mode to move the bicycle chain, wherein the chain lubrication operating mode is activated exclusively when the electric bicycle is stationary.

An anti-collision system suitable for a mobility scooter or similar comprises a sensor array, a controller and a power isolation unit. The sensor array may comprise Lidar, Radar, ultra-sonic or infra-

An electronic component for a bicycle includes a communication interface and a processor in communication with the communication interface. The processor is configured to identify a first power on time. The first power on time identifies a time at which the electronic component was powered on by a power source of the bicycle. The processor is configured to listen for one or more messages after the electronic component is powered on and receive, via the communication interface, a message of the one or more messages. The received message is from another electronic component of the bicycle and identifies a second power on time. The second power on time is for the other electronic component. The processor is configured to compare the second power on time to the first power on time and initiate, based on the comparison, pairing of the other electronic component with the electronic component.

A method of deactivating a turn-off function of an engine of an engine-driven two-wheeled vehicle. The invention relates to a method of deactivating a shut-off function of an engine (10) of an engine-driven two-wheeled vehicle (1), said vehicle comprising an electronic control unit (11) comprising a tilt sensor (111) configured to measure a lateral tilt angle (theta) of the vehicle (1) and to compare the calculated tilt angle with a second tilt threshold (theta 2), and issuing a signal to stop the engine (10) if the calculated inclination angle is greater than a second inclination threshold (theta1), the method comprising the steps of: activating the electronic control unit (11) by an action of the user; receiving a speed of the vehicle (1); if the received speed is zero, calculating a tilt angle of the vehicle; if the calculated inclination angle is greater than the first inclination threshold, the electronic control unit deactivates a turn-off function of the engine (10).

A steering assist device that appropriately controls swaying of a vehicle body while a rider is walking by pushing the vehicle body by the hands and thereby eliminates the anxiety of the rider about the support of the vehicle body. A steering assist device includes a steering actuator that provides an assist torque that generates a steering angle of a steered wheel to a suspension device that supports the steered wheel; roll angle detector that detects a roll angle of a vehicle body; and controller that controls the assist torque provided by the steering actuator based on the roll angle of the vehicle body and a target roll angle. The controller sets the roll angle of when the vehicle body is inclined from an upright state to the target roll angle.

The invention relates to a method and system for acquiring and processing data relating to the performance of a vehicle traveling a route, which uses data acquisition units outside the vehicle, e. g., a GPS unit for detecting the vehicle position, an IMU unit for detecting the vehicle acceleration, a dedicated pressure sensor for detecting the vehicle braking pressure, a webcam for video-recording the route, and a monitor of the heart rate of the user who is driving the vehicle. The data acquired by means of the detection unit outside and inside the vehicle are processed by the system itself to obtain quantitative indices which define the performance of the vehicle traveling the given route, e. g., braking point, braking power, leaning angle i f the vehicle is a motorcycle, percentage of time with throttle opening above a certain threshold value, etc. Such quantitative indices are then compared by the system with further quantitative reference indices relating to a different performance of traveling the same route, by the same or another vehicle, to provide the rider with a feedback in order to improve his / her performance.