Frame device
The frame arrangement with a dual-function connecting element addresses the space conflict by integrating the drive unit's fastening and pivot points, resulting in a cost-effective and kinematically optimized frame design for two-wheeled vehicles.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023534252
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-12-07
- Filing Date
- 2021-11-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-11-05
AI Technical Summary
The conflict between the space required for the drive unit and the main pivot point in two-wheeled vehicles, such as electric bicycles with full suspension, often results in a cumbersome and costly construction, limiting design flexibility and kinematic performance.
A frame arrangement that integrates a connecting element to serve as both a pivot point and a fastening point for the drive unit, allowing for a space-saving and cost-effective construction by omitting additional fixing elements and optimizing component positioning.
This integration provides a more efficient use of space, enhances rigidity, reduces costs, and improves kinematic performance by allowing for optimal force introduction and geometry adaptation, particularly in the area of the bottom bracket.