One-handed control unit for an electric bicycle

The control panel for electric bicycles addresses the challenge of non-intuitive control by employing ergonomically designed, one-handed operation with adjacent control elements and rocker switches, facilitating seamless adjustment of support levels and additional functions.

DE102023115503A1Pending Publication Date: 2024-12-19YAMAHA MOTOR EBIKE SYSTEMS GMBH
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102023115503
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-14
Publication Date
2024-12-19

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Technical Problem

Existing control panels for electric bicycles make it difficult to quickly change support levels without releasing one hand from the handlebars, especially when the display is positioned centrally, and lack ergonomic and intuitive control arrangements.

Method used

A control panel with at least two control elements arranged laterally adjacent to each other, allowing one-handed operation using the thumb, featuring ergonomic design elements such as projecting edges and narrow gaps to differentiate and facilitate intuitive control without hand release, and incorporating rocker switches for support level adjustment and independent functions.

Benefits of technology

Enables quick and ergonomic control of electric bicycle functions, including support levels and additional features, without requiring hand release, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The proposed solution relates to a control unit for an electric bicycle (F), in particular for controlling a drive system (A) on an electric bicycle (F). The control unit (1) may be designed for mounting on the handlebars (L) of the electric bicycle (F) and may include at least one first control element (B) for the rider of the electric bicycle (F) to select a support level provided by the drive system (A). Furthermore, the control unit (1) includes at least one second control element (103, 104) operable by the rider, which is arranged laterally adjacent to the at least one first control element (B).The control unit (1) is equipped with at least one first control element (B) and at least one second control element (103, 104) for one-handed operation by the rider of the electric bicycle (F), in that both the at least one first control element (B) and the at least one second control element (103, 104) can be operated by a thumb of a hand of the rider gripping the handlebar (L).
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