Range extender for an electrically powered motorcycle and method for providing such a motorcycle

Abstract

A range extender (1) for an electrically powered motorcycle (2), wherein a fastening device (3) is provided for fastening the range extender (1) to a carrier (4), preferably a rear carrier, of the motorcycle (2).

Description

[0001] Range extender for an electrically powered motorcycle and method for providing such a motorcycle

[0002] The present invention relates to a range extender for an electrically driven motorcycle, a support for such a range extender, an arrangement with such a range extender and such a support, a motorcycle with such a range extender and such a support or such an arrangement and a method for providing such an electrically driven motorcycle with such a range extender.

[0003] For an electric motorcycle, the achievable range presents a particular problem because, while the drive may be powerful, the space available for energy storage is very limited. This is especially true when compared to electrically powered cars, which naturally have much more space available. With electrically powered cars, as disclosed in DE 102016221100 A1, for example, it is possible to extend the range of a car using a range extender. However, a range extender for a car cannot be used for a motorcycle.

[0004] The object of the present invention is therefore to at least partially eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art and to improve the range of a motorcycle with electric drive.

[0005] This object is achieved by the features of claims 1, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

[0006] This object is achieved by means of a range extender according to claim 1, namely a range extender for an electrically driven motorcycle, wherein a fastening device is provided for fastening the range extender to a carrier, preferably a rear carrier, of the motorcycle.

[0007] The range extender's mounting device allows the range extender to be attached and carried on and / or to a motorcycle rack, providing energy to power the motorcycle before, during, and / or after a ride. This is particularly advantageous for rides with a particularly long range and / or for several consecutive rides with particularly long combined ranges. This allows stops for refueling and / or charging the electrically powered motorcycle to be avoided or at least shortened.

[0008] A "range extender" is a unit in and / or on an electrically powered motor vehicle that increases the range of the motor vehicle, for example by providing electrical energy.

[0009] A "motorcycle" is understood here to be a motorized, single-track motor vehicle such as a standard motorcycle or moped. Unlike motorcycles, bicycles have foot pedals to propel the bicycle, whereas motorcycles are powered exclusively by one or more motors. Although an electric bicycle or e-bike has a motor, it does not constitute a motorcycle in this document according to the above definition.

[0010] Further advantageous embodiments of the range extender are defined in the dependent claims. Furthermore, protection is sought for a carrier, preferably a rear carrier, particularly preferably a luggage carrier or a side carrier.

[0011] - with a mounting device for mounting on an electrically powered motorcycle and

[0012] - with a corresponding fastening device for fastening to a fastening device of a range extender according to the invention, optionally wherein the corresponding fastening device is constructed in such a way that instead of the fastening device of the range extender according to the invention, another fastening device of a case, particularly preferably a top case or a side case, or a bag, particularly preferably a rear bag or a saddle bag, is fastened or can be fastened to the corresponding fastening device.

[0013] The carrier can be connected or connectable to the rest of the motorcycle and to the range extender. Thus, the range extender can be connected to the

[0014] Motorcycle can be carried.

[0015] A "support" of a motorcycle is understood here to be a component that can be connected or is connected to the rest of the motorcycle and that can carry, hold, and / or absorb a load. This can be, for example, a threaded insert or a luggage rack.

[0016] Furthermore, protection is sought for an arrangement with a range extender according to the invention and with a carrier according to the invention, preferably a rear carrier, wherein the range extender can be connected or is connected to the carrier by means of a fastening device of the range extender and a corresponding fastening device of the carrier.

[0017] Furthermore, protection is sought for an electrically driven motorcycle with a range extender according to the invention and with a carrier according to the invention, preferably a rear carrier, and / or with an arrangement according to the invention.

[0018] Furthermore, protection is sought for a method for equipping an electrically driven motorcycle with a range extender according to the invention and with a carrier according to the invention, preferably a rear carrier, and / or with an arrangement according to the invention with at least one, preferably both, of the following method steps:

[0019] - Attach the range extender to the carrier of the

[0020] Motorcycle by means of a fastening device of the range extender and / or a corresponding fastening device of the carrier,

[0021] - Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, the range extender to the motorcycle by means of a connecting device for conducting electrical energy and / or at least one fluid, preferably a liquid and / or a gas, and / or signals, preferably electrical ones.

[0022] Attaching the range extender to the motorcycle rack serves to mechanically mount the range extender on the motorcycle, allowing it to be carried before, during, or after a ride. Connecting the range extender to the motorcycle, preferably using a non-destructive connection, transfers energy from the range extender to the motorcycle, allowing the motorcycle to be powered and / or charged before, during, and / or after a ride.

[0023] For the sake of completeness, it should be noted that in the course of describing this invention, the numbers used, such as one, two, three and the like, basically only describe the minimum number of features present in the range extender according to the invention, the carrier, the arrangement, the motorcycle and / or the method. Individual features or components can of course also be present in larger numbers. For example, range extenders according to the invention can have more than one fastening device, more than one energy storage device, etc. In this sense, for example, the number “one” is to be understood as meaning “at least one”, etc.

[0024] Further details and advantages of preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the description of the figures and the drawings, in which:

[0025] Fig. 1: a side view of a motorcycle according to the invention with an arrangement of a range extender and a carrier;

[0026] Fig. 2: a detailed view A from Fig. 1;

[0027] Fig . 3 and 4 : two detailed views of a first

[0028] Example of a range extender on a motorcycle carrier;

[0029] Fig. 5: a detailed view of a second embodiment of a range extender on a carrier of a

[0030] Motorcycle; Fig. 6: a side view of a case and the arrangement with a reach extender and a carrier from Fig. 5;

[0031] Fig . 7 and 8 : two detailed views of a third

[0032] Example of a range extender on a motorcycle carrier;

[0033] Fig. 9: a detailed view of a fourth embodiment of a range extender on a carrier of a motorcycle;

[0034] Fig. 10: a side view of the arrangement with a range extender and a carrier from Fig. 9 and a second range extender.

[0035] Fig. 1 shows a side view of a motorcycle 2 according to the invention with an arrangement 15 comprising a range extender 1 and a carrier 4.

[0036] Fig. 1 shows an electrically driven motorcycle 2 with a range extender 1 according to the invention and with a carrier 4 according to the invention, preferably a rear carrier, and / or with an arrangement 15 according to the invention.

[0037] It is intended that the carrier(s) 4 can be mounted on the motorcycle, for example on the rear and / or on one side of the rear and / or on both sides of the rear.

[0038] In Fig . 1 , the carrier 4 is mounted on the rear of the motorcycle 2 , with the range extender 1 being fastened to the carrier 4 .

[0039] The arrangement 15 comprises the range extender 1 and the support 4. In a preferred embodiment of the motorcycle 2, it can be provided that the range extender 1 and / or the arrangement 15 is arranged on the motorcycle 2, wherein the range extender 1 and / or the arrangement 15 is carried exclusively by the motorcycle.

[0040] If the motorcycle 2 carries the range extender 1 and / or the arrangement 15 exclusively, for example, no trailer having the range extender 1 and / or the arrangement 15, and no trailer coupling of the motorcycle 2 for such a trailer, is necessary. A range extender 1 in the form of a trailer can, on the one hand, be less efficient due to its greater weight and, on the other hand, negatively influence the handling. With a range extender 1 carried exclusively by the motorcycle 2, the energy efficiency, handling and / or user-friendliness can thus be improved and / or unaffected.

[0041] Fig. 2 shows a detailed view A from Fig. 1.

[0042] Fig. 2 shows a range extender 1 for an electrically driven motorcycle 2, wherein a fastening device 3 is provided for fastening the range extender 1 to a carrier 4, preferably a rear carrier, of the motorcycle 2.

[0043] Fig. 2 shows a carrier 4, preferably a rear carrier, particularly preferably a luggage carrier or a side carrier,

[0044] - with a mounting device 11 for mounting on an electrically driven motorcycle 2 and

[0045] - with a corresponding fastening device 12 for fastening to a fastening device 3 of a range extender 1 according to the invention, optionally wherein the corresponding fastening device 12 is constructed such that instead of the fastening device 3 of the range extender 1 according to the invention, another fastening device 13 of a case 14, particularly preferably a top case or a side case, or a bag, particularly preferably a tail bag or a saddle bag, is fastened or can be fastened to the corresponding fastening device 12.

[0046] According to a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, it can be provided that the fastening device 3 can be connected or is connected to the carrier 4, preferably a rear carrier, in a non-destructively detachable manner, preferably via a snap connection.

[0047] A non-destructively detachable connection of the range extender 1 to the carrier 4 by the fastening device 3 allows the range extender 1 to be attached to the motorcycle 2 as needed or removed again when not needed. This also allows for a change between different range extenders 1 and / or cases 14. This ensures easy, quick, and user-friendly installation or removal of the range extender 1.

[0048] Figures 3 and 4 show two detailed views of a first embodiment of a range extender 1 on a carrier 4 of a motorcycle 4.

[0049] According to a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, it can be provided that an energy storage device 5 is provided and the energy storage device 5 is a battery and / or - the energy storage device 5 is a fuel, wherein the range extender 1 has devices 6 for providing electrical energy by converting the fuel, preferably an internal combustion engine and an electrical generator or a fuel cell.

[0050] “Energy storage devices” are used to store energy that is currently available but not required for later use. An energy storage device 5 can, for example, be in the form of an electrical energy storage device 5, in other words a battery, or in the form of a chemical energy storage device 5, in other words a fuel.

[0051] "Batteries" are understood here to mean all energy storage devices 5 for storing electrical energy. This includes primary batteries and accumulators, in other words, rechargeable batteries, multi-chargeable batteries or secondary batteries. It follows that in this document, "batteries" is to be understood in the broadest sense and also includes rechargeable batteries.

[0052] “Fuel” is understood here to mean a substance which, when consumed, specifically when chemically converted into at least one other substance, can provide energy to power a motor vehicle. A fuel can, for example, be a fossil fuel such as petrol or diesel, which, through combustion, provides energy to power an engine. A fuel can also, for example, be a fuel for a fuel cell such as hydrogen or methanol, where the fuel cell can provide electrical energy to power a motor vehicle. The energy storage device 5 in Figures 3 and 4 is indicated by a dashed line and is located inside the range extender 1.

[0053] Analogously, for the energy storage devices 5 in the remaining figures and also for other features such as lines 23, a dashed or dotted line indicates a feature arranged inside the range extender 1, the carrier 4 or the motorcycle 2.

[0054] According to a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, it can be provided that at least one connecting device 7 that can be connected or is connected to the motorcycle 2

[0055] - for conducting electrical energy and / or

[0056] - for conducting at least one fluid, preferably a liquid and / or a gas, and / or

[0057] - is intended for conducting, preferably electrical, signals between the range extender 1 and the motorcycle 2.

[0058] The connecting device 7 of the range extender 1 enables the transmission of electrical energy, a fluid, and / or signals. In this way, the motorcycle's drive can be supplied with electrical energy and / or a fuel for propelling the motorcycle.

[0059] Alternatively or additionally, signals for monitoring, regulating and / or controlling the energy consumption can be exchanged between the range extender 1 and the motorcycle 1. In this way, a user can, for example, control the charge level or the transmission rate of the electrical energy and / or

[0060] Check and / or adjust the fuel level. In a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, the connecting device can be designed such that energy in the form of electrical energy and / or fuel is transmitted from the range extender 1 to the motorcycle and / or that signals are exchanged between the range extender 1 and the motorcycle 1.

[0061] According to a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, it can be provided that the connecting device 7 has a connecting port 8 and preferably a connecting cable 9.

[0062] As shown in Fig. 3, a connecting terminal 8 can be provided as a component of the connecting device 7, wherein the connecting terminal 8 is connected or connectable to the energy storage device 5.

[0063] As shown in Fig. 4, in addition to the connection terminal 8, a connection cable 9 can be provided as a component of the connection device 7, wherein the connection terminal 8 is connected or connectable to the energy storage device 5 and the connection cable 9 is connected or connectable to both the connection terminal 8 and the motorcycle 2.

[0064] In another preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, the connecting port 8 can be designed such that the connection to the motorcycle 2 can be established directly by means of the connecting port 8. This means that no connecting cable 9 is necessary. Fig. 5 shows a detailed view of a second embodiment of a range extender 1 on a support 4 of a motorcycle 2.

[0065] In contrast to the first embodiment, the second embodiment of Fig. 5 shows a differently constructed connecting device 7 and devices 6 for providing electrical energy by converting the fuel.

[0066] According to a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, for example shown in Fig. 5, it can be provided that the connecting device 7 is an integral part of the fastening device 3.

[0067] If the connecting device 7 is an integral component of the fastening device 3, this can be particularly advantageous, since the fastening of the range extender 1 to the support 4 for mechanical support and the connection of the range extender 1 to the support 4 for transmitting, preferably electrical, energy and / or the exchange of signals can thus take place simultaneously. This makes the installation and deinstallation of the range extender easier for users.

[0068] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, it can be provided that an energy storage device 5 is provided and

[0069] - the energy storage device 5 is a fuel, wherein the range extender 1 comprises devices 6 for providing electrical energy by converting the fuel, preferably an internal combustion engine 24 and an electric generator 25 or a fuel cell. In the exemplary embodiment in Figures 5 and 6, a

[0070] Internal combustion engine 24 is indicated by a dashed line, wherein the internal combustion engine 24 can be driven with a fuel from the energy storage device 5 and the internal combustion engine 24 can drive an electric generator 25, wherein the electric generator 25 can provide electrical energy and can transmit this electrical energy via a line 23 from the range extender 1 to the motorcycle 2.

[0071] Fig. 6 shows a side view of a case 14 and the arrangement 15 with a range extender 1 and a carrier 4 from Fig. 5.

[0072] Fig. 6 shows an arrangement 15 with a range extender 1 according to the invention and with a carrier 4 according to the invention, preferably a rear carrier, wherein the range extender 1 can be or is connected to the carrier 4 by means of a fastening device 3 of the range extender 1 and a corresponding fastening device 12 of the carrier 4.

[0073] In a preferred embodiment of the arrangement 15, it can be provided that the range extender 1 has the outer shape and / or the outer dimensions of a piece of luggage, particularly preferably a case 14, very particularly preferably a top case or a side case, or preferably a bag, very particularly preferably a tail bag or a saddle bag.

[0074] If the range extender 1 has essentially the same external shape and / or essentially the same

[0075] Since the vehicle has the same external dimensions, such as length, width, and / or height, as a piece of luggage, such as the suitcase 14 or a bag, the driving behavior with the range extender 1 is similar to the driving behavior with the suitcase 14 or a bag. Driving safety and / or driving comfort are thus maintained.

[0076] In a preferred embodiment of the arrangement 15, it can be provided that the corresponding fastening device 12 is constructed in such a way that, instead of the fastening device 3 of the range extender 1, another fastening device 13 of a case 14, particularly preferably a top case or a side case, or a bag, particularly preferably a tail bag or a saddle bag, is fastened or can be fastened to the corresponding fastening device 12.

[0077] In a preferred embodiment of the arrangement 15, it can be provided that a case 14, particularly preferably a top case and / or a side case, and / or a bag, particularly preferably a rear bag and / or a saddle bag, is provided with another fastening device 13 for fastening to the corresponding fastening device 12 of the carrier 4.

[0078] If both the fastening device 3 of the range extender 1 and another fastening device 13 of a case 14 are suitable for attachment to the corresponding fastening device 12 of the carrier 4, a quick, uncomplicated, and simple exchange of a case 14 with a range extender 1 and vice versa can be carried out, thus improving the usability of the range extender. Complex installation work for one or more carriers 4 is thus no longer necessary. For example, if a motorcycle is to be converted for a longer journey, the following procedure can be carried out simply and conveniently:

[0079] Method for providing an electrically driven motorcycle 2 with a range extender 1 according to the invention and with a carrier 4 according to the invention, preferably a rear carrier, and / or with an arrangement 15 according to the invention with at least one, preferably both, of the following method steps:

[0080] - Attaching the range extender 1 to the carrier 4 of the motorcycle 2 by means of a fastening device 3 of the range extender 1 and / or a corresponding fastening device 12 of the carrier 4,

[0081] - Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, the range extender 1 to the motorcycle 2 by means of a connecting device 7 for conducting electrical energy and / or at least one fluid, preferably a liquid and / or a gas, and / or signals, preferably electrical ones.

[0082] According to a preferred embodiment of the method, as already noted, it can be provided that the fastening of the range extender 1 to the carrier 4 and the connection, preferably the non-destructive connection, of the

[0083] The range extender 1 is connected to the motorcycle 2 by means of the connecting device 7 in a single process step. This makes installation of the range extender easier for users.

[0084] According to a preferred embodiment of the method, at least one of the following method steps can be provided: - Mounting the carrier 4 on the motorcycle 2 by means of a mounting device 11 of the carrier 4,

[0085] - Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, an energy storage device 5 to the range extender 1, preferably within the range extender 1.

[0086] Figures 7 and 8 show two detailed views of a third embodiment of a range extender 1 on a carrier 4 of a motorcycle 2.

[0087] In contrast to the first two embodiments, the third embodiment in Figures 7 and 8 shows a different, specifically smaller, energy storage device 5 and an interface 10.

[0088] In Fig. 7, the energy storage unit 5 is connected to the remaining range extender 1, wherein the range extender 1 is fastened to the carrier 4 by means of the fastening device 3 and is connected to the motorcycle 2 by means of the connecting device 7.

[0089] In Fig. 8, in contrast to Fig. 7, the energy storage device 5 is no longer connected to the remaining range extender 1. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement comprising the motorcycle 2, the carrier 4, a first energy storage device 5, 16, a second energy storage device 5, 17, and the remaining range extender.

[0090] All three previous embodiments from Figures 1 to 8 show range extenders with a cover 26 and a base body 27, whereby in Figures 7 and 8 the cover 26 is opened so far that the arranged in the range extender 1

[0091] Energy storage device 5 can be seen at least partially without dashed lines. In a preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the range extender is resealable, preferably with a cover 26, and / or that an interior of the range extender is at least partially, preferably completely, detachable or separated from the outside.

[0092] The range extender may be provided with an interior space for storing one or more energy storage devices 7 and / or luggage and / or other storage items. Thus, the range extender fulfills the function of both a range extender and a storage container.

[0093] The resealability means that parts of the range extender, such as an energy storage unit and / or storage items, can be removed from the range extender and / or placed inside it.

[0094] According to a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, as shown for example in Fig. 8, it can be provided that the energy storage device 5 can be connected or is connected to the remaining range extender 1 in a non-destructively detachable manner and / or can be arranged on or in, preferably completely in, the remaining range extender 1.

[0095] A non-destructively detachable connection of the energy storage device 5 with the remaining range extender 1 allows the energy storage device 5 to be connected to the remaining range extender 1 when needed or to be detached again when not needed. This also allows for a change from different energy storage devices 5. This provides for easy, quick and user-friendly installation or deinstallation of the energy storage device 5. This can be particularly advantageous when

[0096] - instead of the entire range extender 1, only the energy storage unit 5 is to be replaced, as shown in Fig. 8, or

[0097] - the interior of the range extender 1 is to be used for a smaller energy storage unit 5 , as shown in Fig . 7 , and the remaining interior space is to be used for luggage or other storage items or

[0098] - the entire interior of the range extender 1 is to be made available for luggage or other stowed items after the energy storage device 5 has been released.

[0099] According to a preferred embodiment of the method, it can be provided that at the beginning of the method, a first energy storage device 5, 16 and after the method, a second energy storage device 5, 17 is connected to the range extender 1, with at least the following method steps:

[0100] - Detaching, preferably non-destructively detaching, the first energy storage device 5, 16 from the range extender 1,

[0101] - Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, the second energy storage device 5, 17 to the range extender 1.

[0102] If a particularly long journey is to be undertaken, it may be advantageous for the energy storage device 5, specifically the first energy storage device 16, to be exchanged for a second energy storage device 17, wherein the second energy storage device 17 is prepared, specifically at least partially charged, for example at a charging and maintenance station along the route. Alternatively or in addition to an exchangeable energy storage device 5, it may be advantageous for the energy storage device(s) 5 to be rechargeable.

[0103] According to a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, it can be provided that the range extender 1 has an interface 10 for connecting to an electrical device.

[0104] The at least one interface 10, for example a USB port or a cigarette lighter socket, can be used to connect an electrical device such as a mobile phone, a loudspeaker, etc. to the range extender 1, whereby the electrical device can be charged with electrical energy and / or operated with the range extender as an external power source.

[0105] In a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, it can be provided that the connecting device 7 or parts thereof and the interface 10 can be the same structural component of the range extender 1.

[0106] In the event that the connecting device 7 or parts thereof and the interface 10 represent the same structural component of the range extender 1, two functions, specifically the connection to the motorcycle and the connection to an electrical device, can be realized with one structural component of the range extender 1.

[0107] In a preferred embodiment of the range extender 1, it can be provided that the connecting device 7 or parts thereof and the interface 10 can be two different construction components of the range extender 1.

[0108] In the event that the connecting device 7 or parts thereof and the interface 10 represent two different structural components of the range extender 1, the range extender 1 can be connected to the motorcycle 2 and independently to an electrical device. It is possible to connect to the motorcycle 2 and the electrical device simultaneously.

[0109] In this case, the electric drive of the electrically powered motorcycle 2 as a whole is not to be understood as an electrical device. It follows that, in this case, the interface 10, unlike the connecting device 7, is not intended for connection to the motorcycle 2.

[0110] Fig. 9 shows a detailed view of a fourth embodiment of a range extender 1, 19 on a carrier 4 of a motorcycle 2.

[0111] In contrast to the previous three embodiments, the fourth embodiment in Fig. 9 does not show an openable or resealable range extender 1, but rather a range extender 1 with a permanently installed energy storage device 5, which can be charged via a charging device 18, and with two fastening devices 7, which at the same time each have a connecting device 7 as an integral component.

[0112] In a preferred embodiment of the method, it can be provided that an energy storage device 5 of the range extender 1 is charged by means of a charging device 18, preferably with electrical energy and / or with a fuel.

[0113] Fig. 10 shows a side view of the arrangement 15 with a range extender 1, 19 and a carrier 4 from Fig. 9 and a second range extender 1, 20.

[0114] By means of the fastening devices 3 of the first range extender 1, 19 and the second range extender 1, 20, these two range extenders can be connected, detached and / or replaced with the corresponding fastening device 12 of the carrier 4 quickly, easily and in a user-friendly manner.

[0115] For example, if a motorcycle needs to be converted for a longer journey, the following procedure can be carried out simply and conveniently:

[0116] According to a preferred embodiment of the method, it can be provided that at the beginning of the method, a first range extender 1, 19 and after the method, a second range extender 1, 20 is connected to the electrically driven motorcycle 2, with at least the following method steps:

[0117] - Complete detachment, preferably non-destructive and complete detachment, of the first range extender 1 , 19 from the motorcycle 2 ,

[0118] - Fastening the second range extender 1 , 20 to the carrier 4 of the motorcycle 2 by means of a second fastening device 21 of the second

[0119] Range extender 1, 20 and / or the corresponding fastening device 12 of the carrier 4, - connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, the second range extender 1, 20 to the motorcycle 2 by means of a second connecting device 7, 22 of the second range extender 1, 20 for conducting electrical energy and / or at least one fluid, preferably a liquid and / or a gas, and / or signals, preferably electrical ones.

[0120] As already described, it can preferably be provided that the fastening devices 7 in Figs. 9 and 10 integrated into the fastening devices 3 allow the fastening of the second range extender 1, 20 to the support 4 of the motorcycle 2 and the connection, preferably non-destructive connection, of the second range extender 1, 20 to the motorcycle 2 to take place simultaneously in one process step. This makes the deinstallation and installation of the range extender 1 easier for users.

[0121] The exemplary embodiments described here are not to be understood as limiting, but serve merely as illustrations. All features of the exemplary embodiments, their number and / or their position, can be expanded and / or combined as required.

[0122] Reference symbol list

[0123] 1 range extender

[0124] 2 electric motorcycles

[0125] 3 Fastening device

[0126] 4 carriers

[0127] 5 energy storage

[0128] 6 Devices for providing electrical energy by converting a fuel

[0129] 7 Connecting device

[0130] 8 Connection port

[0131] 9 connecting cables

[0132] 10 Interface

[0133] 11 Mounting device

[0134] 12 corresponding fastening device

[0135] 13 other fastening devices

[0136] 14 suitcases

[0137] 15 Arrangement

[0138] 16 first energy storage

[0139] 17 second energy storage

[0140] 18 Charging device

[0141] 19 first range extender

[0142] 20 second range extender

[0143] 21 second fastening device

[0144] 22 second connecting device

[0145] 23 Line

[0146] 24 combustion engine

[0147] 25 Generator

[0148] 26 lids

[0149] 27 basic bodies

Claims

Patent claims 1. Range extender (1) for an electrically driven motorcycle (2), wherein a fastening device (3) is provided for fastening the range extender (1) to a carrier (4), preferably a rear carrier, of the motorcycle (2).

2. Range extender (1) according to claim 1, wherein the fastening device (3) is connectable or connected to the carrier (4), preferably rear carrier, in a non-destructively detachable manner, preferably via a snap connection.

3. Range extender (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an energy storage device (5) is provided and - the energy storage device (5) is a battery and / or - the energy storage device (5) is a fuel, wherein the range extender (1) has devices (6) for providing electrical energy by converting the fuel, preferably an internal combustion engine (24) and an electrical generator (25) or a fuel cell.

4. Range extender (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the energy storage device (5) is connectable or connected in a non-destructively detachable manner to the remaining range extender (1) and / or is arrangeable on or in, preferably completely in, the remaining range extender (1).

5. Range extender (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one connecting device (7) connectable or connected to the motorcycle (2) - for conducting electrical energy and / or - for conducting at least one fluid, preferably a liquid and / or a gas, and / or - is intended for conducting, preferably electrical, signals between the range extender (1) and the motorcycle (2).

6. Range extender (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the connecting device (7) has a connecting terminal (8) and preferably a connecting cable (9).

7. Range extender (1) according to one of the preceding claims 5 or 6, wherein the connecting device (7) is an integral part of the fastening device (3).

8. Range extender (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the range extender (1) has an interface (10) for connecting to an electrical device.

9. Carrier (4), preferably a rear carrier, particularly preferably a luggage carrier or a side carrier, - with a mounting device (11) for mounting on an electrically driven motorcycle (2) and - with a corresponding fastening device (12) for fastening to a fastening device (3) of a range extender (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, optionally wherein the corresponding fastening device (12) is constructed in such a way that instead of the fastening device (3) of the range extender (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, another fastening device (13) of a case (14), particularly preferably a top case or a side case, or a bag, particularly preferably a rear bag or a Saddle bag, on the corresponding Fastening device (12) is attached or can be attached.

10. Arrangement (15) with a range extender (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8 and with a carrier (4), preferably a rear carrier, according to claim 9, wherein the range extender (1) is connected to the carrier (4) by means of a fastening device (3) of the range extender (1) and a corresponding fastening device (12) of the carrier (4) connectable or connected.

11. Electrically driven motorcycle (2) with a range extender (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8 and with a carrier (4), preferably a rear carrier, according to claim 9 and / or with an arrangement (15) according to claim 10.

12. A method for providing an electrically driven motorcycle (2) with a range extender (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8 and with a carrier (4), preferably a rear carrier, according to claim 9 and / or with an arrangement (15) according to claim 10 with at least one, preferably both, of the following method steps: - Attach the range extender (1) to the carrier (4) of the motorcycle (2) by means of a fastening device (3) of the range extender (1) and / or a corresponding Fastening device (12) of the carrier (4), - Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, the range extender (1) to the motorcycle (2) by means of a connecting device (7) for conducting electrical energy and / or at least one fluid, preferably a liquid and / or a gas, and / or signals, preferably electrical ones.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the fastening of the range extender (1) to the carrier (4) and the connection, preferably the non-destructive connection, of the range extender (1) to the motorcycle (2) by means of the connecting device (7) take place simultaneously in one method step.

14. Method according to one of the preceding claims 12 or 13 with at least one of the following method steps: - Mounting the carrier (4) on the motorcycle (2) by means of a mounting device (11) of the carrier (4), - Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, an energy storage device (5) to the range extender (1), preferably within the range extender (1).

15. Method according to one of the preceding claims 12 to 14, wherein at the beginning of the method a first energy storage (5.16) and according to the method a second energy storage (5.17) is connected to the range extender (1), with at least the following method steps: - Detaching, preferably non-destructively detaching, the first energy storage device (5, 16) from the range extender (1), — Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, the second energy storage device (5,17) to the range extender (1).

16. Method according to one of the preceding claims 12 to 15, wherein an energy storage device (5) of the range extender (1) is charged by means of a charging device (18), preferably with electrical energy and / or with a fuel.

17. Method according to one of the preceding claims 12 to 16, wherein at the beginning of the method a first Range extender (1,19) and according to the method a second range extender (1,20) is connected to the electrically driven motorcycle (2), with at least the following method steps: - Complete detachment, preferably non-destructive and complete detachment, of the first range extender (1,19) from the motorcycle (2), - Fastening the second range extender (1, 20) to the carrier (4) of the motorcycle (2) by means of a second fastening device (21) of the second Range extender (1,20) and / or the corresponding fastening device (12) of the carrier (4), - Connecting, preferably non-destructively connecting, the second range extender (1, 20) to the motorcycle (2) by means of a second connecting device (7, 22) of the second range extender (1, 20) for conducting electrical energy and / or at least one fluid, preferably a liquid and / or a gas, and / or signals, preferably electrical ones.

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