212 results about "Bike riding" patented technology

There is described a device for adjusting a seat position of a bicycle seat. The device allows a rider of a bicycle to adjust the tilt of their bicycle seat while the bicycle is in motion, without the rider having to first dismount. In some embodiments, the rider may also adjust the height of their bicycle seat at substantially the same time as the seat's tilt is adjusted, again without the rider having to first dismount. There are described a motorized embodiment in which one or more motors are used to drive a tilt actuator and a linear actuator, and a mechanized embodiment in which a source of pressurized air may be used to drive the linear actuator which in turn drives the tilt actuator.

A wearable system for pedestrians / users is adapted to detect threats posed by, for example, approaching vehicles, bikers, and issue an alert. The wearable system may include an inertial measurement unit to measure the gait of the pedestrian and actively adjust alert generation thresholds to account for the noisy and large movements of the gait using present and past IMU data. The thresholds can be raised during active phases of the gait, and lowered in the quieter (i.e., less active) phases of the gait, keeping the range, and therefore time to react, relatively steady with respect to the pedestrian / user's motion. The alert generation threshold may be combined with the processed receiver data to determine threats and alert the pedestrian / user using any combination of haptic, audio, vibrational, or visual outputs.

The invention relates to a wheel steering unit (1) for a steering device, in particular for a steer-by-wire steering device, of a vehicle, comprising: a rod (2) configured to be pivotably coupled at its axial ends to a tie rod (5), wherein the rod (2) has an anti-rotation section (7), an actuator (3) configured to displace the rod (2) translationally along a central axis (A) of the rod (2), and an anti-rotation unit (4) arranged on the anti-rotation section (7) of the rod (2) and configured to guide the rod (2) translationally in a housing (11) of the wheel steering unit (1), the anti-rotation unit (4) being designed as a linear roller bearing (13), wherein the linear roller bearing (13) has a housing (16) and a cage (14) received in the housing (16), wherein a plurality of is rotatably guided by rolling elements (15),and the anti-rotation section (7) and the housing (16) have a non-circular cross-section (12). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a steering device with such a wheel steering unit (1).

A seat post assembly for a bicycle includes a first tube having a first distal end and a second tube having a second distal end. A distance between the first distal end of the first tube and the second distal end of the second tube is at a maximum when the first tube is in a first position relative to the second tube. The seat post assembly also includes a first chamber and a second chamber that are fluidly coupleable. The first chamber is a positive fluid chamber, and the second chamber is a negative fluid chamber. The seat post assembly includes a fluid volume disposed in the first chamber and the second chamber. The fluid volume includes a compressible fluid. The first chamber is configured to act as a spring configured to bias the first tube towards the first position relative to the second tube.

The technology relates to autonomous vehicles suffering a breakdown along a roadway. Onboard systems may utilize various proactive operations to alert specific vehicles or other objects on or near the roadway about the breakdown. This can be done alternatively or in addition to turning on the hazard lights or calling for remote assistance. The disabled vehicle is able to detect nearby and approaching objects. The detection may be performed in combination with a determination of the type of object or predicted behavior for that object, enables the vehicle to generate a targeted alert that can be transmitted or otherwise presented to that particular object. This approach provides the other object, such as a vehicle, bicyclist or pedestrian, sufficient time and information about the breakdown to take appropriate corrective action. Different communication options are available and may be selected based on the particular object, environmental conditions and other factors.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a wheel bearing arrangement can be provided which serves to rotatably attach and support a vehicle wheel to the vehicle body.A wheel bearing arrangement according to an embodiment of the present invention can be configured to include: • a wheel hub with a wheel mounting flange and a receiving space for receiving rolling elements of a constant velocity joint, which is formed at a vehicle body-side end section; • at least one inner ring which is press-fitted to an outer circumferential surface of the wheel hub; • an outer ring with a vehicle body-side mounting flange; • a plurality of rolling elements which are configured to rotatably support the wheel hub with respect to the outer ring; • a boot mounting ring which is press-fitted to an outer circumferential surface of the wheel hub; and • a rubber boot which prevents the ingress of foreign substances into the receiving space of the wheel hub.According to an embodiment of the present invention, the boot fastening ring can be configured to be fitted to the outer circumferential surface of the wheel hub with an interference fit, wherein the engagement amount t is greater than a minimum engagement amount a, which is calculated by the following [Formula 1]: a=−0.00005×D+0.0345[D: inner diameter of the boot fastening ring(270)].

To reliably detect an object such as a bicycle at increased range, an Advanced Driving Support System uses a deep neural network(s) to process an ambient (grey-scale) image into an object that is then tracked by a second range detection camera. Most objects of interest, such as bicycles and automobiles, are outfitted with one or more retroreflectors that are used to cue the neural network to the object of most interest. As the retroreflectors also tend to saturate the range detection camera, a method is used to manage the saturation and estimate the correct range to the object.

A method for controlling a motor of a road wheel actuator (RWA) in a steer-by-wire (SbW) steering system of a vehicle includes providing a motor torque command signal to the motor, providing a dithering signal to the motor such that the dithering signal is applied to the motor torque command signal, the dithering signal being configured to allow road disturbances to cause the movement of a rack of the SbW steering system, detecting the road disturbances, and generating an emulation signal based on the detected road disturbances.

An energy storage device for a bicycle includes a housing moveable between at least a first position and a second position, at least one battery cell disposed in the housing, and a heat sink coupled to the housing. The heat sink is in a heat dissipation position when the housing is in the first position and the heat sink is in a non-heat dissipation position when the housing is in the second position. The energy storage device includes a positional sensor coupled to the housing and configured to sense when the housing is in the second position. In various embodiments, the positional sensor may be configured as an orientation sensor or as a proximity sensor. A bicycle communication system may include a Wi-Fi enabled energy storage system.

A rotatable bicycle fork mount including a base configured to mount on a vehicle floor and a vertical extending post extending from the base and a connecting rod coupled to the post and configured to releasably couple to fork arms on a bicycle and a rotatable assembly that allows the mount to rotate relative to the vehicle floor to adjust an angle of the connecting rod.

An electronic device protective cover includes a protective cover body, a support, and a connecting band. The electronic device protective cover has an ingenious structural design. The protective cover body and the support are connected by the connecting band, so that the support is not easily lost when the support is separated from the protective cover body. When the support is mounted on the protective cover body, a first end and a second end of the connecting band overlap each other and enclose to form a ring structure. When two hands of a user are occupied during riding a bicycle, pushing a cart, or carrying things, and when there is no fixed flat platform to place a mobile phone, the mobile phone is allowed to be hung on a rod or the wrist through the connecting band.

The latest innovation in the world of pet accessories is the introduction of a remarkable attachment for bicycles. Specifically designed to facilitate safe and efficient exercise for dogs while biking, this attachment is a game-changer for pet owners who enjoy riding and want to share their passion with their furry friends. The assembly process is straightforward and hassle-free, and the attachment can be conveniently folded for storage. Its construction is of superior quality and durability, ensuring that it can withstand the energetic movements of even large and boisterous dogs. This attachment is a must-have for any pet owner looking to combine their love of cycling with their love for their four-legged companion.

The invention relates to a method for determining at least one bicycle function algorithm in a rider-specific and / or bicycle-specific manner, comprising the following method steps: - Collection of sensor data from a large number of cyclists and / or bicycles; - Capturing metadata that can be associated with the sensor data; - Determining a driver type based on sensor data and metadata; - Determination of a rider-specific bicycle function algorithm based on sensor data and metadata attributable to the rider type; - Control or regulation of the bicycle and / or a bicycle component based on the rider-specific bicycle function algorithm.

A footwear assembly, such as a cycling show, includes a plantar shell, a dorsal shell, and a closure mechanism. The plantar shell that at least partially defines an interior area sized to receive a wearer's foot and is shaped to conform to a bottom surface contour of the wearer's foot. The dorsal shell shaped to conform to an upper surface contour of the wearer's foot and includes a region positioned to apply a compressive force to a portion of the wearer's foot. The closure mechanism configured to couple the dorsal shell to the plantar shell to apply the compressive force to the portion of the wearer's foot to at least partially prevent movement of the wearer's foot relative to the plantar shell.

The present invention relates to a pedal for a bicycle having a body including at least two components, and a spindle assembly for the connection of the pedal to a crank arm of a bicycle.

The present invention relates to a drive assembly (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) for a bicycle. The drive assembly (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) has a bottom bracket gearbox (10), a prime mover (18) and a planetary assembly (110, 412). The planetary assembly (110, 412) includes a first planetary gear set (110) having a first rotary element, a second rotary element and a third rotary element. The drive assembly (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) has a stationary component (22) and a first brake shift element (B1). The first rotary element is mechanically operatively connected to the output (20) of the prime mover (18). The second rotary element is in the form of an output of the planetary assembly (110). The third rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (22) by the brake shift element (B1).

Control device (57, 257, 357) that is wearable by a cyclist, wherein the control device (57, 257, 357) comprises the following: at least one portable control sensor (60, 62, 72) which generates input signals when activated; a control processor (69) which is connected to the at least one control sensor (60, 62, 72) and generates control signals in response to the input signals; a wireless transmitter (55A) that sends the control signals; and a current source (54) connected to the control processor (69) and the wireless transmitter (55A), characterized in that the control processor (69) is programmed to ignore input signals that result in a current below a predetermined threshold and to generate control signals when the input signals result in a current above the predetermined threshold.

Device (12) for detecting a vegetation object (14) in the environment (16) of a vehicle (18), comprising: an input interface (26) for receiving sensor data from a radar sensor (20) with information about the vehicle's environment, wherein the sensor data includes scan points (32) with associated point velocities; a processing unit (28) for identifying an object in the vicinity of the vehicle based on a clustering of scan points according to the point velocities of the scan points; and an evaluation unit (30) for classifying the object based on an evaluation of the point velocities of the scan points assigned to the object, in order to distinguish between a vegetation object (14) and a living object (22), wherein the evaluation unit (30) is designed to calculate a frequency spectrum of the point velocities of the scan points assigned to the object (32) and to classify the object as a vegetation object (14) if the frequency spectrum does not include pronounced high points; to distinguish between a person, encompassing a pedestrian or a cyclist, and an animal based on the point velocities of the scan points (32) assigned to the object, if the object has been classified as a living object (22); and is trained to recognize typical movement patterns based on a comparison with predefined pattern data; and is trained to recognize a living object (22) that is in front of or behind a vegetation object (14).

A few years ago, wearing a helmet while cycling became a recommended practice. I created this hat because I thought there would be a need for a hat that could be worn over a helmet while cycling in hot summer or rainy weather. It can be used as a regular hat by closing the buttons and zipper. Waterproof fabric was used.

A motor vehicle (1) comprises a body (2), a number of wheels (12), a chassis (4) with wheel carriers (10) assigned to the wheels (12), an electric parking brake (22), and a controller (8). This controller (8) is configured to determine, by means of a sensor unit (14), that the motor vehicle (1) is stationary; if stationary, to check, by means of the sensor unit (14) or another sensor unit (16, 18, 20), whether one of the wheels (12) is lifted off the ground; and, if at least one of the wheels (12) is lifted off the ground, to deactivate the electric parking brake (22) for that wheel (12).

The technology involves identifying suitable pickup and drop-off locations based on detected pedestrian walking paths. Mapped areas have specific physical configurations, which may suggest places to pick up or drop off a rider (or a delivery). A walking path heatmap can be generated based on obtained historical and / or real-time pedestrian-related information, which can be obtained by autonomous vehicles driving in areas of interest. Incorporating heatmap information into the evaluation, the system identifies locations for optimized pickup or drop-off in accordance with where pedestrians would likely go. One aspect involves classifying different objects, for instance identifying one or more objects as people who may be walking versus riding a bicycle. Once classified, information about the paths is used to obtain a the heatmap associated with the walking paths.

Electronic bicycle stand, without dismounting, for the stability of the cyclist in front of the red traffic light, characterized in that the electronic bicycle stand consists of nine elements: Housing (1), motor control (3), planetary geared motor (4), bicycle stand (5), cylinder (6), button - “Green” (10), button - “Stop” (11), bracket (12) and control panel (16) is formed. The connecting cable connects the battery (2) (optional), the housing (1) and the control panel (16). The cylinder (6) is attached to the housing (1) through the hole in the bicycle stand (5). The bicycle stand (5) rotates around the cylinder (6). The gears of the planetary gear motor (4) and the bicycle stand (5) meshed together. The bicycle stand (5) is held in place when stopped by the interlocking mechanism between the bridge of the bicycle stand (5) and the hole in the housing (1).

The invention relates to a planetary bottom bracket gearbox for a bicycle or pedelec (1), with a crankshaft (WAn) as the drive and a gearbox output shaft (WAb) as the driven shaft, as well as further shafts (W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6), with three planetary gear sets (RS1, RS2, RS3), and with six shifting elements (B1, B2, B3, B3I, B3II, K1, K2, K3, K3I, K3II) for realizing several gears (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8), wherein a first gearbox shifting group (3) and a second gearbox shifting group (4) are provided, wherein the first gearbox shifting group comprises a first planetary gear set (RS1) and a second planetary gear set (RS2) as well as a first shifting element (B1), a second shifting element (B2), a fourth shifting element (K1) and a fifth shifting element (K2), and wherein the second Gear shift group (4) is assigned a third planetary gear set (RS3) as well as a third shift element (B3, B3I, B3II) and a sixth shift element (K3, K3I, K3II).Furthermore, the invention relates to a bicycle or pedelec (1) with a bottom bracket gearbox.

The article of this design is a metal fitting for attaching a "foot rest" to a bicycle. Reference perspective view 1 is a diagram showing the state in which the article is attached to a general "support frame" (commercially available). Reference perspective view 2 is a diagram showing the state in which an openable "foot rest" (commercially available) is attached to the article attached to the "support frame". Reference perspective view 3 is a diagram showing the state in which the article is attached to the bicycle frame via the "support frame" and the "foot rest" is attached to the article. Conventionally, it was common to fix the "foot rest" to a rod on the extension line of the axle, and it was not possible to fix the "foot rest" in a place where there was no attachment point immediately below the saddle. The "bicycle foot rest attachment fitting", which is the article of this design, is attached and fixed to the bicycle frame via the "support frame", so that the left and right attachment axes for fixing the "foot rest" can be easily provided immediately below the saddle.

To provide a bicycle frame that is safe when riding or getting on and off a bicycle and has hooks for hanging a helmet string or other wire keys. [Solution] One or more hooks 2, 3, etc. are integrated into the bicycle frame body 1 depending on the application, allowing for the safe storage of items such as helmet chin straps to be hung on the hooks. In addition, wire keys and other items will not hang down when hung on the wheel. In recent years, wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle has become a voluntary obligation, and people have increasingly started carrying helmets with them, but there has been an issue of not having a place to safely store used helmets and other items on the bicycle. Another issue has been that long wire keys tend to hang down when hung on the wheel. This device aims to solve these issues.

A system for evaluating cycling activities, including a memory storing a set of instructions; and one or more processors configured to execute the stored set of instructions to perform operations comprising: receiving riding data, associated with a user riding a bicycle, from a plurality of sensors; processing the riding data to obtain data in a first domain; comparing the data in the first domain to baseline information to evaluate a riding status of the user or a riding condition of a riding path; converting the data in the first domain to obtain data in a second domain; and evaluating the riding status of the user or the riding condition of the riding path according to the data in the second domain.

In the past, when the pedals or soles of your shoes got wet, especially in the rain, your soles would slip when you started to pedal, or in the dark it was difficult to confirm the exact position of the pedals, making it difficult to press down on the pedals properly. It was also often impossible to start pedaling when the soles of your shoes (soles of your feet) were in the correct position relative to the pedals. [Solution] A removable magnet is attached to the sole of a shoe and a magnet is also attached to the pedal of a bicycle, and when the bicycle is started to be pedaled from a standby state such as waiting at a traffic light, the pedal and the sole of a shoe are quickly and accurately positioned and fixed.

The present invention relates to a cushion on which a child can rest during bicycle rides, comprising an inflatable cushion body (1) that has fastening means (2) for fastening to a bicycle child seat and upper securing means (3) for an additional pillow or cushion for the head of the child when the child is sleeping leaning against the cyclist's back.

Pinion GmbH produces "P-Line" bicycle gearboxes, which are operated exclusively with a twist grip. Many cyclists prefer a thumb lever or road bike shifters. The task was to find a mechanical solution that would allow shifting with thumb levers or racing bike controls. In contrast to the twist grip, a mechanism had to be developed that shifts gears by pivoting the racing bike grip and then returns to the starting position in order to shift another gear. The second road bike lever is used to shift gears in the opposite direction. The solution to the problem is a mechanism that first creates a positive connection with the gearbox input, then rotates it a certain number of degrees, and subsequently returns to its initial position. It is crucial that the mechanism releases the shift shaft after returning to its initial position. Only then can shifting in the opposite direction be enabled. The solution involved two toothed levers positioned one above the other, which are "freely floating" within the housing. One lever is for upshifting and the other for downshifting. Both toothed levers are pressed into their end position (starting position) against the gearbox housing by spiral springs. When one of the shift cables is pulled, the corresponding lever first pivots into the toothed roller before setting it in motion. This compresses the coil springs. When the shift cable gives way again, the spiral spring pushes the toothed lever out of the toothing and back into its starting position, releasing the toothed roller. This PinShim KV8 gearbox installation kit is designed for shifting gearboxes from Pinion GmbH, type: P-Line. The operating principle can also be applied to other gearboxes with a similar shift shaft input.