Vehicle and specific small-sized engine-assisted bicycle

Abstract

To provide a vehicle or the like easily recognizing in what travelling mode the vehicle travels.SOLUTION: A vehicle 1 installs an electric motor 27, can travel by selecting a first travel mode (sidewalk travel mode) and a second travel mode (roadway travel mode), and includes operation devices 3, 3b, 3c having a mode selection part 30 selecting either travel mode of the first travel mode or the second travel mode, and a display part 50. The operation devices 3, 3b, 3c make the display part 50 display a maximum speed of the vehicle 1 which travels at a limited speed corresponding to the travel mode or with a maximum output of the electric motor 27 corresponding to the travel mode, when the vehicle 1 travels.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle and a specific small motorized bicycle having an operating device such as a hand switch. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle equipped with a control unit that can switch the vehicle's driving mode between a drive mode in which the vehicle runs using the power output by the prime mover, and a suppression mode in which the output is suppressed below the output in the drive mode, and an authentication unit that verifies the legitimacy of the driver using the vehicle in the drive mode. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-1831 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In conventional vehicles, a control unit can switch the vehicle's driving mode between a drive mode and a suppression mode. However, in conventional vehicles, no measures are taken to inform people of the driving mode the vehicle is currently in. This poses a problem in that people riding in the vehicle cannot recognize the driving mode the vehicle is currently in.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle or the like that allows the driver to easily recognize in which driving mode the vehicle is being driven. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is equipped with an electric motor and is capable of selectively driving in a first driving mode or a second driving mode, and is provided with an operating device having a mode selection unit that selects either the first driving mode or the second driving mode, and a display unit, and while the vehicle is driving, the operating device causes the display unit to display the speed limit corresponding to the driving mode or the maximum speed of the vehicle driving at the maximum output of the electric motor corresponding to the driving mode.

[0007] In addition, a specific small motor-driven bicycle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a specific small motor-driven bicycle equipped with an electric motor and capable of selectively traveling in a first or second traveling mode, and is provided with an operating device having a mode selection unit that selects either the first or second traveling mode, and a display unit, and when the specific small motor-driven bicycle is traveling, the operating device displays on the display unit the speed limit according to the traveling mode or the maximum speed of the specific small motor-driven bicycle traveling at the maximum output of the electric motor according to the traveling mode, and the speed of the specific small motor-driven bicycle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the vehicle etc. of the present disclosure, it is possible to easily recognize in which driving mode the vehicle is being driven. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a vehicle according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a front view showing a steering wheel of a vehicle according to an embodiment and an operating device attached to the steering wheel. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an operation device and a display unit of a vehicle according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another operating device for a vehicle according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the display content of the display unit when the changeover switch of the operating device is operated. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an operating device attached to a steering wheel of a vehicle according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of the components, etc. shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components that are not recited in the independent claims are described as optional components.

[0011] Furthermore, each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily an exact illustration. Therefore, for example, the scales of the figures do not necessarily match. Furthermore, in each figure, substantially the same components are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted or simplified.

[0012] Furthermore, in the following embodiments, expressions such as rectangular parallelepiped shape and front-to-back direction are used. For example, this does not only mean a completely rectangular parallelepiped shape and front-to-back direction, but also means a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a substantially front-to-back direction, i.e., including an error of, for example, a few percent. Furthermore, rectangular parallelepiped shape and front-to-back direction mean a rectangular parallelepiped shape and front-to-back direction within the range in which the effects of the present disclosure can be achieved. The same applies to other expressions using "shape" and "direction."

[0013] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0014] (Embodiment) <Configuration> First, a vehicle 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a vehicle 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a steering wheel 17 of the vehicle 1 according to an embodiment and an operating device 3 attached to the steering wheel 17. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the operating device 3 of the vehicle 1 according to an embodiment and a display unit 50. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another operating device 3 of the vehicle 1 according to an embodiment. (a) of FIG. 5 shows a case where a hazard switch 34b is arranged on the operating device 3. (b) of FIG. 5 shows a case where a remaining amount check switch 34c is arranged on the operating device 3. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the display content of the display unit 50 when the selector switch 35 of the operating device 3 is operated. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the operating device 3 attached to the steering wheel 17 of the vehicle 1 according to an embodiment.

[0016] Vehicle 1 includes specific small motorized bicycles such as electric kick scooters, electric bicycles, etc. The specific small motorized bicycles may be vehicles or motorized bicycles with bicycle-type self-propelled functions. The number of wheels on vehicle 1 is not limited to two. The number of wheels on vehicle 1 may be three or more.

[0017] The vehicle 1 has a plurality of driving modes and can be driven in the plurality of driving modes. The plurality of driving modes include a sidewalk driving mode in which the vehicle body 10 autonomously drives on the sidewalk at a first speed suitable for the sidewalk, and a roadway driving mode in which the vehicle body 10 autonomously drives on the roadway at a second speed suitable for the roadway and faster than the first speed. In the sidewalk driving mode and roadway driving mode, when a driver is in the vehicle 1 and self-propelled power is output from the electric motor 27, the vehicle 1 can be self-propelled. In other words, the vehicle body 10 can selectively drive in the sidewalk driving mode or the roadway driving mode. The sidewalk driving mode is an example of a first driving mode. The roadway driving mode is an example of a second driving mode.

[0018] The configuration and functions of the vehicle 1 will be described below.

[0019] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 10, an operation device 3, and a control device 6.

[0020] The vehicle body 10 is equipped with an electric motor 27 and is capable of running independently using the self-propelled power of the electric motor 27. Specifically, the vehicle body 10 has a front wheel 11a, a rear wheel 11b, a main body 12, a footboard portion 13, a head tube portion 14, a handle shaft 15, a front fork 16, a headlight 21, an identification light 22, a turn signal 24 formed integrally with the identification light 22, a brake light 23, a handle 17, an operating device 3, an accelerator handle 18, a brake lever 19, and the electric motor 27.

[0021] The front wheels 11a are disposed in front of the main body 12, and the rear wheels 11b and the electric motor 27 are disposed at the rear of the main body 12. The front wheels 11a are rotatably supported by the main body 12. The rear wheels 11b are disposed at the rear end of the main body 12, and are rotatably supported by the main body 12 by self-propelled power from the electric motor 27.

[0022] The main body 12 is long in the front-rear direction and houses a battery 29 (not shown) and a control device 6. The control device 6 is mounted on the main body 12, which is capable of traveling in a plurality of traveling modes.

[0023] A footboard portion 13 is formed on the upper surface of the main body 12. The footboard portion 13 is where the driver of the vehicle 1 places his or her feet.

[0024] Brake lights 23 are provided at the rear end of the main body 12. The brake lights 23 are turned on when the brakes are applied to notify following vehicles that the vehicle 1 is decelerating. The brake lights 23 are an example of tail lights.

[0025] An identification lamp 22 that emits light of a color different from the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23 is attached to each of the rear end portion of the main body 12 and the head tube portion 14. The color may be, for example, green.

[0026] The identification lamps 22 are maximum speed indicator lamps that light up in a predetermined manner according to each of a plurality of driving modes, thereby enabling those around to identify that the vehicle body 10 is driving in a specific driving mode. The one or more identification lamps 22 are arranged on the vehicle 1 so as to be visible from the front and rear of the vehicle 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, an example is shown in which two identification lights 22 are arranged on the vehicle 1. One of the two identification lights 22 is arranged on the front side of the vehicle body 10, and the other is arranged on the rear side of the vehicle body 10. In this embodiment, one of the two identification lights 22 is arranged on the rear end portion of the main body 12, and the other is arranged on the handle 17, but the arrangement positions and the number of lights are not limited to this.

[0028] The front identification lamps 22 on the vehicle body 10 are visible from the front of the vehicle body 10, and the rear identification lamps 22 on the vehicle body 10 are visible from the rear of the vehicle body 10. Therefore, even when each of the three identification lamps 22 is lit and flashing, the light can be seen from the front and rear of the vehicle body 10.

[0029] A head tube portion 14 extending in the vertical direction is fixed to the front of the main body 12. The head tube portion 14 is open at its upper and lower ends. The lower end of a handle shaft 15 is inserted through the head tube portion 14.

[0030] The handle shaft 15 is supported by the head tube portion 14 so as to be rotatable relative to the head tube portion 14. Like the head tube portion 14, the handle shaft 15 also extends in the vertical direction.

[0031] A front fork 16 is fixed to the lower end of the handle shaft 15, and rotatably supports the front wheel 11a.

[0032] A headlight 21 capable of illuminating the front is attached to the upper end of the handle shaft 15. A handle 17 is fixed to the upper end of the handle shaft 15. By steering and rotating the handle 17 in the circumferential direction of the central axis of the head tube portion 14, the front fork 16 and the front wheel 11a rotate in accordance with the rotation of the handle 17. As a result, by steering the handle 17, the front wheel 11a can be steered.

[0033] The handle 17 is provided with turn indicators 24 arranged at both ends of the handle 17 and capable of indicating whether the vehicle body 10 is turning right or left, an accelerator handle 18 for accelerating the vehicle 1, and a brake lever 19 for slowing down or stopping the traveling vehicle 1.

[0034] 1 and 3, the handle 17 is provided with an operating device 3, which is called, for example, a hand switch. The operating device 3 is disposed adjacent to the identification light 22 or the grip 17a of the handle 17. In this embodiment, the operating device 3 is disposed between the identification light 22 and the grip 17a of the handle 17. In this embodiment, the operating device 3 is attached to the left handle 17 of the handles 17. However, the operating device 3 may also be attached to the right handle 17.

[0035] The front and rear directions, right and left sides used in this embodiment are based on a state in which the operating device 3 is attached to the vehicle 1. The direction in which the vehicle 1 travels is the front, and the opposite direction is the rear. The handle 17 held by the left hand of the driver in the vehicle 1 is the left handle, and the handle 17 held by the right hand of the driver in the vehicle 1 is the right handle.

[0036] The operation device 3 is configured to perform, for example, an operation of switching on and off the power supply to supply electricity to the electric motor 27, an operation of switching the driving mode, and changing the display content (driving mode, speed of the vehicle 1, etc.).

[0037] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the operating device 3 has a flat rectangular parallelepiped housing 41, a mode selection unit 30, a display unit 50, and a display control unit 55.

[0038] The mode selection unit 30 can switch from the currently set driving mode to a driving mode input by the driver operating the operation device 3. For example, the mode selection unit 30 can switch the driving mode between a sidewalk driving mode and a roadway driving mode.

[0039] The mode selection unit 30 allows the user to select either the sidewalk driving mode or the roadway driving mode. The mode selection unit 30 has a first operation unit 31 that allows the user to select the sidewalk driving mode, and a second operation unit 32 that allows the user to select the roadway driving mode. The first operation unit 31 and the second operation unit 32 are arranged on the surface of a housing 41 of the operation device 3. The surface of the housing 41 is the surface that faces the driver in the vehicle 1 when the operation device 3 is attached to the vehicle 1. In Figures 4, 5, 6, etc., the mode selection unit 30, which surrounds the first operation unit 31 and the second operation unit 32, is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

[0040] For example, when the first operating unit 31 is operated, the first operating unit 31 outputs a sidewalk traveling signal capable of executing the sidewalk traveling mode to the control device 6, and the control device 6 controls the electric motor 27 to execute the sidewalk traveling mode. Also, when the second operating unit 32 is operated, the second operating unit 32 outputs a roadway traveling signal capable of executing the roadway traveling mode to the control device 6, and the control device 6 controls the electric motor 27 to execute the roadway traveling mode.

[0041] While the vehicle 1 is stopped, the mode selection unit 30 is configured to accept a selection operation.

[0042] Specifically, the mode selection unit 30 may have a selection control unit 30a (see FIG. 2) that acquires sensing information that detects that the vehicle 1 is traveling from a sensor, or acquires information indicating that the vehicle 1 is traveling from the control device 6 based on the driving status of the electric motor 27. As a result, the selection control unit 30a can determine that the vehicle 1 is not traveling when it does not acquire sensing information that detects that the vehicle 1 is traveling from a sensor, or when it does not acquire information indicating that the vehicle 1 is traveling from the control device 6 based on the driving status of the electric motor 27. Therefore, when either the first operation unit 31 or the second operation unit 32 is operated, the selection control unit 30a outputs a mode switching instruction to the control device 6 to switch to the traveling mode corresponding to the operated operation unit. As a result, the traveling mode of the vehicle 1 can be switched.

[0043] On the other hand, the mode selection unit 30 is configured not to accept a selection operation while the vehicle 1 is traveling. In other words, the operation device 3 is configured not to be able to switch the traveling mode while the vehicle 1 is traveling.

[0044] Specifically, the selection control unit 30a of the mode selection unit 30 can identify that the vehicle 1 is traveling based on information acquired from a sensor or the control device 6 mounted on the vehicle 1. When the vehicle 1 is traveling, the selection control unit 30a discards the signal and does not switch the traveling mode, regardless of whether the first operation unit 31 or the second operation unit 32 is operated or whether a signal is output from the first operation unit 31 or the second operation unit 32.

[0045] In the mode selection unit 30, each of the multiple driving modes is displayed by a pictogram. For example, the first operation unit 31 corresponding to the sidewalk driving mode is displayed by a pictogram depicting a person walking. Furthermore, the second operation unit 32 corresponding to the roadway driving mode is displayed by a pictogram depicting a car. This allows the driver to visually recognize what driving mode can be switched to by looking at the pictogram corresponding to the driving mode.

[0046] The display unit 50 is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 50 is arranged on the surface of the housing 41 of the operation device 3. In this embodiment, the display unit 50 is arranged on the right side of the housing 41 relative to the mode selection unit 30. Note that the display unit 50 may be provided with an input unit, such as a touch panel device, for inputting instructions from the driver.

[0047] The display unit 50 has a first display area 51 and a second display area 52.

[0048] In the first display area 51, the speed limit according to the driving mode or the maximum speed according to the driving mode is displayed.

[0049] The speed limit is determined by the driving mode. The speed limit for sidewalk driving mode is 6 km, and the speed limit for roadway driving mode is 20 km. This is based on Article 299-2 "Maximum Speed ​​Indicator Light" of the "Notice of December 23, 2022, Prescribing Details of Safety Standards for Road Transport Vehicles." Therefore, if Article 299-2 "Maximum Speed ​​Indicator Light" of the "Notice of December 23, 2022, Prescribing Details of Safety Standards for Road Transport Vehicles" is revised, it may be possible to change the speed limit settings for sidewalk driving mode and roadway driving mode as appropriate.

[0050] The maximum speed is the maximum speed of the vehicle 1 when traveling with the maximum output of the electric motor 27. In other words, the maximum speed is the speed of the vehicle 1 when the electric motor 27 is at the maximum output that can be exerted depending on the traveling mode.

[0051] At least one of letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms indicating the driving mode when the vehicle 1 is traveling is displayed in the first display area 51. In the present embodiment, the speed limit or maximum speed is displayed in the first display area 51 using letters, numbers, and symbols.

[0052] The second display area 52 displays at least one of the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27, the remaining distance that the vehicle 1 can travel, and the remaining travel time that the vehicle 1 can travel. The second display area 52 also displays the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29 (see FIG. 2), the remaining distance, and the remaining travel time using at least one of letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms. In this embodiment, the second display area 52 displays these as the speed limit or maximum speed using letters, numbers, and symbols.

[0053] When the operation device 3 is attached to the vehicle 1, the operation device 3 is placed on the steering wheel 17 in a position that is tilted upward from rear to front so that the driver can easily see the surface of the housing 41 of the operation device 3. In this case, the first display area 51 is placed below the second display area 52. That is, on the display screen of the display unit 50, the second display area 52 and the first display area 51 are arranged side by side in this order from top to bottom. Note that the second display area 52 and the first display area 51 may also be arranged side by side in this order from top to bottom.

[0054] The first display area 51 and the second display area 52 may be displayed in different colors. For example, the background color of the first display area 51 may be different from the background color of the second display area 52. Furthermore, at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms displayed in the first display area 51 may be a different color from at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms displayed in the second display area 52.

[0055] Furthermore, the first display area 51 and the second display area 52 may be displayed in different fonts. In this embodiment, the area of ​​the second display area 52 is larger than the area of ​​the first display area 51. In this embodiment, the font of at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms displayed in the second display area 52 is larger than the font of at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms displayed in the first display area 51. For example, the font of the letters displayed in the second display area 52 is larger than the font of the letters indicating the speed limit or maximum speed displayed in the first display area 51.

[0056] The display control unit 55 is configured to display letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms on the display unit 50. For example, the display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to display at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms in the first display area 51 and the second display area 52. The display control unit 55 also controls the display unit 50 to adjust the font of at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms to be displayed in the first display area 51 and the second display area 52, and / or the color of at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms to be displayed in the first display area 51 and the second display area 52. The display control unit 55 also controls the display unit 50 to adjust the brightness of the display unit 50.

[0057] When the vehicle 1 is traveling, the display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to display the speed limit according to the traveling mode or the maximum speed according to the traveling mode.

[0058] For example, the display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to display the speed limit or maximum speed in a different color or font from the speed of the vehicle 1. In other words, the display control unit 55 displays the speed limit or maximum speed in the first display area 51 in a different color or font from the speed of the vehicle 1 in the second display area 52.

[0059] 4, the speed of the vehicle 1 in the second display area 52 is displayed in a larger font than the speed limit or maximum speed in the first display area 51, so the driver can recognize the speed of the traveling vehicle 1 without mistaking it for the speed limit or maximum speed. In addition, the speed limit or maximum speed is displayed in the first display area 51 and the speed of the vehicle 1 is displayed in the second display area 52, so the driver can know whether the speed of the vehicle 1 has reached the speed limit or maximum speed.

[0060] Furthermore, while the vehicle 1 is traveling, the display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to constantly display the speed of the vehicle 1 on the display unit 50. Specifically, the display control unit 55 acquires information indicating that the vehicle 1 is traveling from the control device 6, acquires the speed of the vehicle 1 from a speed sensor mounted on the vehicle 1 or a sensor that detects the number of rotations of the motor, or the like, and causes the display unit 50 to display the acquired speed of the vehicle 1.

[0061] Furthermore, while the vehicle 1 is traveling, the display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to always display the speed limit or maximum speed on the display unit 50. Specifically, the display control unit 55 acquires information indicating that the vehicle 1 is traveling from the control device 6, and acquires the speed of the vehicle 1 from a speed sensor mounted on the vehicle 1 or a sensor that detects the number of rotations of the motor, and causes the display unit 50 to display the acquired speed of the vehicle 1.

[0062] Furthermore, the display control unit 55 can light up the first display area 51 displaying the speed limit or maximum speed when the identification light 22 is on. For example, when the display control unit 55 acquires information indicating that the identification light 22 is on from the control device 6, the display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to light up the first display area 51. At this time, the display control unit 55 can light up only the characters indicating the speed limit or maximum speed displayed in the first display area 51, or can light up the entire first display area 51. Therefore, the driver of the vehicle 1 can recognize that the vehicle 1 is traveling at the speed limit or maximum speed from the light emitted by the first display area 51.

[0063] Furthermore, the display control unit 55 can cause the first display area 51, which displays the speed limit or maximum speed, to blink when the identification light 22 is blinking. For example, when the display control unit 55 acquires information indicating that the identification light 22 is blinking from the control device 6, the display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to blink the first display area 51. At this time, the display control unit 55 can blink only the characters indicating the speed limit or maximum speed displayed in the first display area 51, or can blink the entire first display area 51. Therefore, the driver of the vehicle 1 can recognize from the blinking light in the first display area 51 that the vehicle 1 is traveling at a speed lower than the speed limit or maximum speed. The predetermined speed is, for example, 6 km / h. Note that the predetermined speed is merely an example and is not limited to the numerical values ​​disclosed herein.

[0064] The operating device 3 may also include a power supply unit 33 that supplies power from the battery 29 to the electric motor 27.

[0065] The power supply unit 33 may be arranged on the surface of the housing 41. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 33 is located to the right of the mode selection unit 30 on the housing 41, and is arranged below the display unit 50 when the operating device 3 is arranged on the handle 17.

[0066] When operated, the power supply unit 33 turns on or off a power supply unit for supplying power to the electric motor 27. In other words, the power supply unit 33 can switch the power supply unit on and off. For example, when the power supply unit 33 is operated while the power supply unit is off, the power supply unit 33 outputs a power-on signal to the power supply unit, causing the power supply unit to supply power to the electric motor 27. When the power supply unit 33 is operated while the power supply unit is on, the power supply unit 33 outputs a power-off signal to the power supply unit, causing the power supply unit to turn off the power being supplied to the electric motor 27.

[0067] In addition, when the power supply unit 33 is operated to supply power to the electric motor 27, the display control unit 55 displays in the first display area 51 at least one of letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms indicating the driving mode at the time of the last previous driving.

[0068] For example, when power from the battery 29 is supplied to the operating device 3 via the electric motor 27, it can be determined that the power supplied to the operating device 3 is used to power the electric motor 27.

[0069] The operation device 3 may also have a memory 39. The memory 39 stores the driving mode at the time of the last previous driving. When the power supply unit 33 is operated to supply power to the electric motor 27, the display control unit 55 obtains the driving mode at the time of the last previous driving from the memory 39 and displays at least one of letters, numbers, symbols, and pictograms indicating the driving mode in the first display area 51.

[0070] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the operating device 3b may have a hazard switch 34b configured to flash hazard lights to notify those around it that the vehicle is about to be parked or stopped.

[0071] The hazard switch 34b may be arranged on the surface of the housing 41. In this embodiment, the hazard switch 34b is arranged between the mode selection unit 30 and the display unit 50.

[0072] The hazard switch 34b can be operated to flash the hazard lights or to turn off the flashing of the hazard lights. For example, if the hazard switch 34b is operated when the flashing of the hazard lights is off, the hazard switch 34b outputs a turn-on command signal to the hazard lights, which causes the hazard lights to flash. Also, if the hazard switch 34b is operated when the flashing of the hazard lights is on, the hazard switch 34b outputs a turn-off command signal to the hazard lights, which causes the hazard lights to turn off.

[0073] In addition, the operating device 3c may have a remaining charge confirmation switch 34c configured to display the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27 in the second display area 52 of the display unit 50, as shown in (b) of Figure 5.

[0074] The remaining amount check switch 34c may be disposed on the surface of the housing 41. In this embodiment, the remaining amount check switch 34c is disposed between the mode selection unit 30 and the display unit 50.

[0075] Operating the remaining battery capacity check switch 34c can cause the display unit 50 to display or hide the remaining battery capacity. For example, if the remaining battery capacity check switch 34c is operated when the display of the remaining battery capacity is off, the remaining battery capacity check switch 34c outputs a remaining battery capacity display signal to the display control unit 55. The display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to display the remaining battery capacity on the display unit 50. Also, if the remaining battery capacity check switch 34c is operated when the display of the remaining battery capacity is on, the remaining battery capacity check switch 34c outputs a remaining battery capacity non-display signal to the display control unit 55. The display control unit 55 controls the display unit 50 to hide the remaining battery capacity displayed on the display unit 50.

[0076] The operating device 3 may also have a switch 34 configured to turn on the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23.

[0077] The light switch 34 may be arranged on the surface of the housing 41. In this embodiment, the light switch 34 is arranged between the mode selection unit 30 and the display unit 50.

[0078] When the light switch 34 is operated, it can turn on the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23 or turn off the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23 that are on, even when a prime mover such as the electric motor 27 is not operating. For example, when the light switch 34 is operated while the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23 are on, the light switch 34 outputs an extinguishing signal to the control device 6. The control device 6 controls the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23 to turn off the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23. When the light switch 34 is operated while the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23 are off, the light switch 34 outputs an on signal to the control device 6. The control device 6 controls the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23 to turn on the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23.

[0079] 6, the operation device 3 may have a changeover switch 35 for changing the content to be displayed on the display unit 50 (at least one state of the vehicle 1 among the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29, the remaining driving distance, and the remaining driving time). The changeover switch 35 may be disposed on the surface of the housing 41. In this embodiment, the changeover switch 35 is disposed between the power-on unit 33 and the mode selection unit 30. The state of the vehicle 1 may include the speed limit or maximum speed, and the driving mode.

[0080] The selector switch 35 selectively switches to display one or more of the vehicle 1 states on the display unit 50 from among the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27, the remaining distance the vehicle 1 can travel, and the remaining travel time the vehicle 1 can travel. For example, when the selector switch 35 is operated, the selector switch 35 outputs a switching signal to the display control unit 55, and the display control unit 55 selectively switches to display one or more of the vehicle 1 states on the display unit 50 from among the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27, the remaining distance the vehicle 1 can travel, and the remaining travel time the vehicle 1 can travel, based on the switching signal. In this way, when the driver operates the selector switch 35, the desired vehicle 1 state is displayed on the display unit 50.

[0081] The operating device 3 may also include an illuminance sensor 36, a light emission control unit 37, and a plurality of light sources 38.

[0082] The illuminance sensor 36 is provided in the operating device 3 and is capable of detecting the brightness of the surroundings of the operating device 3. The illuminance sensor 36 outputs information indicating the detected brightness of the surroundings to the light emission control unit 37.

[0083] The light-emission control unit 37 controls the plurality of light sources 38 based on information indicating the ambient brightness detected by the illuminance sensor 36. That is, the light-emission control unit 37 controls the light emitted by the plurality of light sources 38 in accordance with the ambient brightness detected by the illuminance sensor 36. Specifically, the light-emission control unit 37 increases the output of light emitted by each of the plurality of light sources 38 as the ambient brightness detected by the illuminance sensor 36 increases, and decreases the output of light emitted by each of the plurality of light sources 38 as the ambient brightness detected by the illuminance sensor 36 decreases.

[0084] One or more of the multiple light sources 38 illuminate the backside of the mode selection unit 30, the remaining battery charge check switch 34c configured to display the remaining battery charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27 on the display unit 50, and the light switch 34 configured to turn on the headlights 21 and the brake lights 23. The remaining light sources 38 are provided to illuminate the display screen of the display unit 50. That is, the multiple light sources 38 are arranged on the backside of a panel on the housing 41 on which the mode selection unit 30, the display unit 50, the remaining battery charge check switch 34c, and the light switch 34 are written, and are arranged to emit light from the backside of this panel. Because this panel is translucent, when the multiple light sources 38 are turned on, light that passes through the panel is emitted from the surface of the operating device 3. Therefore, in the dark, the driver can recognize that the mode selection unit 30, the display unit 50, the remaining battery charge check switch 34c, and the light switch 34 are turned on.

[0085] As shown in FIG. 7, the operating device 3 is detachably attached to the handle 17.

[0086] Specifically, a band portion 42 for attaching to the handle 17 is arranged on the back surface of the housing 41 of the operating device 3.

[0087] The band portion 42 is C-shaped and made of an elastically deformable resin material. The band portion 42 is wrapped around the handle 17. One end 42a of the band portion 42 and the other end 42b of the band portion 42 are arranged to face each other with a predetermined distance between them, and a fixing screw 43 fastens the one end 42a of the band portion 42 to the other end 42b of the band portion 42. The fastening force of the band portion 42 to the handle 17 is adjusted by fastening the fixing screw 43 from the one end 42a to the other end 42b. By increasing the fastening force of the band portion 42 to the handle 17, the operating device 3 is attached to the handle 17, and by decreasing the fastening force of the band portion 42 to the handle 17, the operating device 3 is detached from the handle 17.

[0088] The band portion 42 may be formed integrally with the housing 41.

[0089] Furthermore, the band portion 42 and the housing 41 may be separate and separable bodies. In this case, the band portion 42 and the housing 41 may be connected to each other using a fastening member such as a screw.

[0090] <Action and effect> Next, the effects of the vehicle 1 and the specific small motor-driven bicycle in this embodiment will be described.

[0091] Therefore, as described above, the vehicle 1 of technology 1 relating to this embodiment is a vehicle 1 equipped with an electric motor 27 and capable of selectively driving in a first driving mode (sidewalk driving mode) or a second driving mode (roadway driving mode), and is provided with operation devices 3, 3b, 3c having a mode selection unit 30 that selects either the first driving mode or the second driving mode, and a display unit 50, and the operation devices 3, 3b, 3c, when the vehicle 1 is driving, display on the display unit 50 the speed limit according to the driving mode or the maximum speed of the vehicle 1 traveling at the maximum output of the electric motor 27 according to the driving mode.

[0092] According to this, the display unit 50 displays the speed limit according to the driving mode or the maximum speed according to the driving mode, so the driver can understand which driving mode the vehicle 1 is set to through the speed limit or maximum speed.

[0093] Therefore, according to the present disclosure, the driver can easily recognize which driving mode the vehicle is in. As a result, the driver can understand whether the currently set driving mode is appropriate for the location where the vehicle is currently traveling based on the speed limit or maximum speed.

[0094] Furthermore, by displaying the speed limit or maximum speed on the display unit 50, the driver can be made aware of the standards established in the above-mentioned countries.

[0095] As described above, in the vehicle 1 of Technology 2 according to this embodiment, the display unit 50 has a first display area 51 that displays the speed limit or maximum speed, and a second display area 52 that displays at least one of the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27, the remaining distance that the vehicle 1 can travel, and the remaining travel time that the vehicle 1 can travel.

[0096] This allows the driver to grasp the state of the vehicle 1 (the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29, the remaining travel distance, and the remaining travel time).

[0097] Also, a person can know the currently set driving mode through the speed limit or maximum speed.

[0098] Furthermore, if the vehicle 1 is an electric bicycle or a specific small motor-driven bicycle, the operating device attached to such a vehicle is generally smaller than the palm of the hand, and the display area of ​​the display unit is therefore limited in size.

[0099] However, in the display unit 50 of the present embodiment, the display unit 50 is divided into two areas, and is configured to display the driving mode of the vehicle 1 and at least one of the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29, the remaining driving distance, and the remaining driving time. Therefore, the state of the vehicle 1 can be displayed to the driver, so that the driver can recognize the state of the vehicle 1.

[0100] Also, as described above, in the vehicle 1 of the technology 3 relating to this embodiment, when the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c are attached to the vehicle 1, the first display area 51 is positioned below the display unit 50 of the second display area 52.

[0101] With this, the display areas are arranged vertically, so that the driver can simultaneously grasp the current driving mode through the speed limit or maximum speed, and at least one of the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29, the remaining driving distance, and the remaining driving time.

[0102] As described above, in the vehicle 1 of the fourth technique according to the present embodiment, the first display area 51 and the second display area 52 are displayed in different colors.

[0103] This allows the driver to easily understand the difference between the state of the vehicle 1 displayed in the first display area 51 and the state of the vehicle 1 displayed in the second display area 52.

[0104] As described above, in the vehicle 1 of the fifth embodiment, the first display area 51 and the second display area 52 are displayed in different fonts.

[0105] This allows the driver to easily understand the difference between the state of the vehicle 1 displayed in the first display area 51 and the state of the vehicle 1 displayed in the second display area 52.

[0106] For example, the font of the characters displayed in the second display area 52 is larger than the font of the characters indicating the speed limit or maximum speed displayed in the first display area 51, making it easier for the driver to understand the condition of the vehicle 1 that is directly related to the driving of the vehicle 1, such as the speed limit or maximum speed.

[0107] As described above, in the vehicle 1 according to the sixth technique of the present embodiment, the mode selection unit 30 does not accept a selection operation while the vehicle 1 is traveling.

[0108] This makes it possible to prevent the driving mode from being changed while the vehicle 1 is traveling. For example, it is less likely that the driving mode will be changed and the vehicle will suddenly accelerate or decelerate if the mode selection unit 30 is accidentally operated while the vehicle 1 is traveling. Therefore, this embodiment makes it possible to ensure the safety of the vehicle 1 when it is traveling.

[0109] As described above, in the vehicle 1 according to the seventh technique of the present embodiment, the mode selection unit 30 accepts a selection operation while the vehicle 1 is stopped.

[0110] According to this, the driver will always switch the driving mode by stopping the vehicle 1. This makes it less likely that the driving mode will be switched while the vehicle 1 is traveling. As a result, safety during the traveling of the vehicle 1 can be ensured.

[0111] As described above, in the vehicle 1 according to the eighth technique of the present embodiment, the mode selection unit 30 indicates the driving mode by a pictogram.

[0112] This allows the driver to visually recognize the meaning of the driving mode from the pictogram, making it easier for the driver to understand the meaning of the driving mode indicated by the pictogram compared to when the driving mode is indicated by text or the like.

[0113] Furthermore, as described above, in the vehicle 1 of Technology 9 relating to this embodiment, the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c have a power supply unit 33 that supplies power from the battery 29 to the electric motor 27, and when the power supply unit 33 is operated to supply power to the electric motor 27, the speed limit or maximum speed corresponding to the driving mode at the time of the last previous driving is displayed in the first display area 51.

[0114] According to this, the driving mode at the time of the last previous driving is displayed in the first display area 51, so the driver can check the state of the vehicle 1 and decide whether to switch the driving mode. Therefore, if the desired driving mode is set, the driver can get into the vehicle 1 without operating the mode selection unit 30. This makes it easier to use the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c in the vehicle 1.

[0115] As described above, in the vehicle 1 of the present embodiment of Technology 10, the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c have a remaining charge check switch 34c configured to display the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27 in the second display area 52.

[0116] According to this, the driver can operate the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c to display the remaining battery charge on the display unit 50. This allows the driver to know the current remaining battery charge, and if the remaining charge is low, the driver can take measures such as charging the battery 29.

[0117] Furthermore, by providing the remaining amount check switch 34c to the operating device 3, 3b, 3c, multiple operating functions can be arranged on one operating device 3, 3b, 3c. This allows the driver to operate multiple operating functions with one hand. As a result, the operating device 3, 3b, 3c is highly convenient.

[0118] Also, as described above, in the vehicle 1 of technology 11 relating to this embodiment, the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c have a light switch 34 configured to turn on the headlights 21 and taillights (brake lights 23) mounted on the vehicle 1.

[0119] This allows the driver to easily turn on and off the headlights 21 and brake lights 23 by operating the light switch 34 when the prime mover such as the electric motor 27 is not operating.

[0120] Furthermore, by providing the operating device 3, 3b, 3c with an additional light switch 34, multiple operating functions can be provided on a single operating device 3, 3b, 3c. This allows the driver to operate multiple operating functions with one hand. As a result, the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c are highly convenient.

[0121] As described above, in the vehicle 1 of technology 12 relating to this embodiment, the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c include an illuminance sensor 36 that detects the brightness of the surroundings, a mode selection unit 30, a display unit 50, a remaining charge check switch 34c configured to display the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27 on the display unit 50, a plurality of light sources 38 that illuminate the light switch 34 configured to turn on the headlights 21 and the taillights (brake lights 23) from the back side, and a light emission control unit 37 that controls the output of light emitted by each of the plurality of light sources 38 in accordance with the brightness of the surroundings detected by the illuminance sensor 36.

[0122] This allows the amount of light emitted by the operation units, such as the mode selection unit 30, remaining charge check switch 34c, and light switch 34, and the display unit 50 that displays the status of the vehicle 1, to be adjusted according to the brightness of the surroundings. Therefore, in bright places, the amount of light can be increased to make the operation units and the display unit 50 emit bright light, making it easier for the driver to recognize the operation units and the display unit 50. In addition, in dark places, the amount of light can be reduced, thereby suppressing an increase in power consumption in the operation devices 3, 3b, 3c.

[0123] Furthermore, as described above, the vehicle 1 of the present embodiment, technique 13, further includes a maximum speed indicator light (identification light 22) installed on the handlebar 17 of the vehicle 1, and the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c are arranged adjacent to the maximum speed indicator light (identification light 22) or the grip 17a of the handlebar 17.

[0124] This allows the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c to be located on the right or left side of the steering wheel 17, allowing the driver to operate the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c with one hand, making the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c easy to operate.

[0125] As described above, in the vehicle 1 of Technique 14 according to the present embodiment, the operation devices 3, 3b, and 3c are detachable from the handle 17 of the vehicle 1.

[0126] This allows the driver to install the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c wherever they want, so the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c can be placed in positions that suit the driver's preferences. Also, if the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c break down for some reason, they can be easily replaced.

[0127] Furthermore, as described above, in the vehicle 1 of the technology 15 according to this embodiment, the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c further have a changeover switch 35, and the display unit 50 displays at least one of the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29 for driving the electric motor 27, the remaining driving distance that the vehicle 1 can travel, and the remaining driving time that the vehicle 1 can travel, depending on the operation of the changeover switch 35.

[0128] In the case of the small operation devices 3, 3b, 3c that can be attached to the steering wheel 17, the amount of information that can be displayed on the display unit 50 (the amount of information that can be displayed about the state of the vehicle 1) is limited, but by operating the changeover switch 35, it is possible to switch the state of the vehicle 1 (at least one of the speed of the vehicle 1, the remaining charge of the battery 29, the remaining distance to be driven, and the remaining driving time) that is displayed on the display unit 50. Therefore, with one operation device 3, 3b, 3c, the driver can grasp the state of a plurality of vehicles 1 related to the vehicle 1.

[0129] Furthermore, by providing an additional selector switch 35 to each of the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c, multiple operating functions can be allocated to each operating device 3, 3b, and 3c. This allows the driver to operate multiple operating functions with one hand. As a result, the operating devices 3, 3b, and 3c are highly convenient.

[0130] As described above, in the vehicle 1 according to the sixteenth technique of the present embodiment, the display unit 50 always displays the speed of the vehicle 1 while the vehicle 1 is traveling.

[0131] This allows the driver to know the speed of the vehicle 1, and therefore to check whether the speed is appropriate for the location where the vehicle 1 is currently traveling.

[0132] As described above, in the vehicle 1 according to Technique 17 of the present embodiment, the display unit 50 displays the speed limit or maximum speed and the speed of the vehicle 1 in different colors and / or fonts.

[0133] This allows the speed limit or maximum speed to be displayed in a way that does not confuse the driver with the speed of the vehicle 1. Therefore, the driver can recognize the difference between the speed limit or maximum speed and the speed of the vehicle 1.

[0134] As described above, in the vehicle 1 according to Technique 18 of the present embodiment, the operation devices 3, 3b, 3c constantly display the speed limit or maximum speed on the display unit 50 while the vehicle 1 is traveling.

[0135] This allows the driver to know the speed limit or maximum speed, and is therefore expected to make an effort to drive the vehicle 1 at or below the speed limit or maximum speed.

[0136] Furthermore, as described above, the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1) of technology 19 relating to this embodiment is a specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1) that is equipped with an electric motor 27 and can be driven in a selectable first or second driving mode, and is provided with an operating device 3, 3b, 3c having a mode selection unit 30 that selects either the first or second driving mode, and a display unit 50, and when the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1) is driving, the operating device 3, 3b, 3c displays on the display unit 50 the maximum speed of the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1) driven at the speed limit according to the driving mode or the maximum output of the electric motor 27 according to the driving mode, and the speed of the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1).

[0137] According to this, the display unit 50 displays the speed limit or the maximum speed in accordance with the driving mode, so that the driver can know in which driving mode the vehicle 1 is set.

[0138] Therefore, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to easily recognize which driving mode the vehicle is in. As a result, the driver can understand whether the currently set driving mode is appropriate for the location where the vehicle is currently traveling.

[0139] Furthermore, as described above, the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1) of technology 20 relating to this embodiment further includes a maximum speed indicator light (identification light 22) installed on the handlebars 17 of the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1), and the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c light up the display unit 50 displaying the speed limit or maximum speed when the maximum speed indicator light (identification light 22) is on, and flash the display unit 50 displaying the speed limit or maximum speed when the maximum speed indicator light (identification light 22) is flashing.

[0140] Because the identification lamps 22 are installed at the front and rear of the vehicle 1, the identification lamps 22 are difficult to see for the driver in the vehicle 1. For this reason, it is difficult for the driver to know whether the identification lamps 22 are on or off.

[0141] However, according to the present embodiment, the first display area 51 is lit in conjunction with the lighting state of the identification lamp 22. Therefore, the driver can understand the lighting state of the identification lamp 22 from the lighting state of the first display area 51.

[0142] Furthermore, as described above, in the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1) of technology 21 relating to this embodiment, the operating devices 3, 3b, 3c constantly display the speed limit or maximum speed on the display unit 50 while the specific small motor-driven bicycle (vehicle 1) is traveling.

[0143] This allows the driver to know the speed limit or maximum speed, and is therefore expected to make an effort to drive the vehicle 1 at or below the speed limit or maximum speed.

[0144] (others) While the vehicle and the like according to the present disclosure have been described above based on the above-described embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. As long as the modifications do not deviate from the spirit of the present disclosure, modifications that would occur to those skilled in the art may also be included within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0145] For example, in the above vehicle, the display unit is provided with two display areas, a first display area and a second display area, but is not limited to this. A third display area may also be provided.

[0146] In addition, in the above-described vehicle, etc., all or some of the components such as the processing unit may be configured with dedicated hardware, or may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or semiconductor memory.

[0147] The division of functional blocks in the block diagram is an example, and multiple functional blocks may be realized as a single functional block, one functional block may be divided into multiple blocks, or some functions may be moved to another functional block.Furthermore, the functions of multiple functional blocks having similar functions may be processed in parallel or in time-sharing by a single piece of hardware or software.

[0148] The order in which the steps in the flowchart are executed is merely an example for specifically explaining the present disclosure, and an order other than the above may be used. Also, some of the steps may be executed simultaneously (in parallel) with other steps.

[0149] In addition, this disclosure also includes forms obtained by making various modifications to the above embodiments that a person skilled in the art would think of, and forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of the embodiments within the scope that does not deviate from the intent of this disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0150] 1. Vehicle (specific small motorized bicycle) 3, 3b, 3c operating device 21 Headlights 22 Identification light (maximum speed indicator light) 23 Brake light (tail light) 27 Electric Motor 29 Battery 30 Mode selection section 33 Power supply section 34 Light Switch 34c Remaining amount check switch 35 Selector switch 36 Illuminance sensor 37 Light emission control unit 38 Light source 50 Display 51 1st display area 52 2nd display area

Claims

1. A vehicle equipped with an electric motor and capable of selectively running in a first running mode or a second running mode, an operation device including a mode selection unit that selects one of the first driving mode and the second driving mode, and a display unit; The operation device causes the display unit to display, while the vehicle is traveling, a speed limit corresponding to the traveling mode or a maximum speed of the vehicle traveling at a maximum output of the electric motor corresponding to the traveling mode. vehicle.

2. The display unit a first display area for displaying the speed limit or the maximum speed; a second display area for displaying at least one of the speed of the vehicle, the remaining charge of the battery for driving the electric motor, the remaining distance that the vehicle can travel, and the remaining travel time that the vehicle can travel; The vehicle of claim 1 .

3. When the operation device is attached to the vehicle, the first display area is disposed below the display portion of the second display area.

3. The vehicle of claim 2.

4. The first display area and the second display area are displayed in different colors.

4. A vehicle according to claim 2 or 3.

5. The first display area and the second display area are displayed in different fonts.

4. A vehicle according to claim 2 or 3.

6. While the vehicle is traveling, the mode selection unit does not accept a selection operation. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. The mode selection unit accepts a selection operation while the vehicle is stopped. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

8. The mode selection unit indicates the driving mode with a pictogram. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

9. The operating device is a power supply unit that supplies power from a battery to the electric motor; When the power-on unit is operated to turn on the electric motor, the speed limit or the maximum speed corresponding to the driving mode at the time of the last previous driving is displayed in the first display area.

3. The vehicle of claim 2.

10. The operating device has a remaining charge confirmation switch configured to display the remaining charge of a battery for driving the electric motor in the second display area.

4. A vehicle according to claim 2 or 3.

11. The operating device includes a light switch configured to turn on headlights and taillights mounted on the vehicle. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

12. The operating device is An illuminance sensor that detects the ambient brightness; a plurality of light sources that illuminate, from the rear side, the mode selection unit, the display unit, a remaining charge confirmation switch configured to display on the display unit the remaining charge of a battery for driving the electric motor, and a light switch configured to turn on headlights and taillights; a light emission control unit that controls the output of light emitted by the plurality of light sources in accordance with the ambient brightness detected by the illuminance sensor; A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

13. A maximum speed indicator light is further provided on the steering wheel of the vehicle, The operating device is disposed adjacent to the maximum speed indicator light or the grip of the handlebars. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

14. The operating device is detachable from the steering wheel of the vehicle. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

15. The operating device further includes a selector switch, The display unit displays at least one of the speed of the vehicle, the remaining charge of a battery for driving the electric motor, the remaining distance that the vehicle can travel, and the remaining travel time that the vehicle can travel, in response to an operation of the selector switch. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

16. The display unit constantly displays the speed of the vehicle while the vehicle is traveling.

16. The vehicle of claim 15.

17. The display unit displays the speed limit or the maximum speed and the speed of the vehicle in different colors and / or fonts.

17. The vehicle of claim 16.

18. The operating device causes the display unit to constantly display the speed limit or the maximum speed while the vehicle is traveling. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

19. A specific small motorized bicycle equipped with an electric motor and capable of selectively traveling in a first traveling mode or a second traveling mode, an operation device including a mode selection unit that selects one of the first driving mode and the second driving mode, and a display unit; The operating device causes the display unit to display, while the specified small motorized bicycle is traveling, the speed limit corresponding to the traveling mode or the maximum speed of the specified small motorized bicycle traveling at the maximum output of the electric motor corresponding to the traveling mode, and the speed of the specified small motorized bicycle. Specific small motorized bicycles.

20. The specified small motorized bicycle further comprises a maximum speed indicator light installed on the handlebars, In the operating device, When the maximum speed indicator lamp is lit, the display unit displaying the speed limit or the maximum speed is lit, When the maximum speed indicator light is flashing, the display unit displaying the speed limit or the maximum speed is flashed.

20. The specific small motorized bicycle according to claim 19.

21. The operating device constantly displays the speed limit or the maximum speed on the display unit while the specified small motor-driven bicycle is traveling.

21. A specific small motor-driven bicycle according to claim 19 or 20.

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