Integrated frame apparatus
By integrating an enclosure within the electric bike frame to consolidate components and couple with both suspension and frame, the solution addresses the complexity and weight issues of existing electric bike frame apparatuses, enhancing manufacturability and performance.
WO2025059455A1 Publication Date: 2025-03-20RIVIAN HOLDINGS LLC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2024/046598
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-15
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-20
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing electric bike frame apparatuses lack an efficient method to integrate and consolidate various components such as batteries, motors, and geartrains, leading to increased complexity, weight, and reduced manufacturability.
Method used
The integration of an enclosure that defines a space for storing electric bike components, including batteries and drive unit components, which couples with both the suspension assembly and the frame of the bike, reducing redundant components and improving structural integration.
Benefits of technology
This solution enhances manufacturability, reduces weight and complexity by eliminating redundant housings, improves the center of gravity, and optimizes suspension kinematics and propulsion output forces.
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Abstract
An apparatus can include an enclosure defining a space for a battery and a motor. The enclosure can couple with a suspension assembly at a first portion of an electric bike and can couple with a frame at a second portion of the electric bike. The suspension assembly can extend substantially perpendicular to a vertical axis of the enclosure.
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