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32 results about "Pedal cyclist" patented technology

In cycling, cadence (or pedalling rate) is the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; this is the rate at which a cyclist is pedalling/turning the pedals.

Electrically-assisted vehicle propulsion system

The invention relates to a propulsion system (1) for a pedal vehicle. The propulsion system (1) comprises a power unit (1) allowing the power originating from a bottom-bracket axle (2) to be combined with the power from two motors (40, 50), a first deformable transmission element (23) allowing the transmission of power to the rear wheel (73) and a casing assembly (19) enclosing particularly the first deformable transmission element (23) and the power unit (1), with the exception of part of the bottom-bracket axle (2).
Owner:E2 DRIVES SA

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising at least one drive (201) for providing a drive torque (AM) for propelling the pedal-driven vehicle (200), a gearshift (202) for providing a variable transmission ratio, and a control unit (203), the method (100) comprising: - Providing (110) a first drive torque (AM1) at a first drive speed (N1) by the drive (201), - Providing (120) switching information for a planned switching operation, in particular by means of the gearshift (202), the switching information comprising a relief time indication, wherein the relief time indication is at least characteristic of a relief time (t Deload ), and - Adjusting (130) the drive torque (AM) and / or the drive speed (N) of the drive (201) provided by the drive (201) depending on the unloading time specification.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising at least one drive (201) for providing a drive torque for propelling the pedal-driven vehicle (200), a gearshift (202) for providing a variable transmission ratio, a control unit (203) and at least one detection unit (204), the method (100) comprising: - Detection (110) of a drive torque provided by the drive (201) and a drive speed of the drive, in particular by a detection unit (204), - Adjusting (130) at least one operating parameter of the gearshift (202) depending on the drive torque and / or the drive speed and / or a drive power provided by the drive (201).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Lower extremity nerve rehabilitation training device

ActiveCN117018542Bincreased fatiguePhysical medicine and rehabilitationBody positions
This invention relates to the field of rehabilitation training and discloses a lower limb nerve rehabilitation training device, including a base, a seat portion protruding upward from the rear side of the base, a cushion on the seat portion, a foot pedal unit and a first hand-cranked drive unit that is pulsatingly connected to the foot pedal unit respectively disposed on the base, the first hand-cranked drive unit having a first rocker arm, and a second hand-cranked drive unit that is pulsatingly connected to the foot pedal unit disposed on the seat portion, the second hand-cranked drive unit having second rocker arms on both sides. The foot pedal unit allows the patient to perform bicycle training, thereby aiding in leg nerve rehabilitation, while the first and second hand-cranked drive units drive the foot pedal unit to rotate by the patient extending their arm forward to crank the first rocker arm or by the patient extending their arm downward to crank the second rocker arm, allowing the patient to improve arm fatigue by changing arm posture and body position, and helping the patient recover arm strength during training through single-handed cranking.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ARMY MEDICAL UNIV

A children's rehabilitation training bicycle

This utility model relates to the field of rehabilitation bicycle technology and discloses a children's rehabilitation training bicycle, comprising: a frame, a transmission component disposed in the middle part of the frame, and a foot pedal assembly rotatably disposed on the transmission component; the foot pedal assembly includes a foot pedal for placing orthotic shoes, the upper end of the foot pedal having two side plates, and a rotating rod movably disposed along the inner side of the side plates, the rotating rod having elastic contact points along the side of the orthotic shoe near the shoe for securing the side of the orthotic shoe; a clamping block is detachably fixed to the upper end of the side plate for fixing the two sides of the rotating rod; a training component for the upper limbs is also disposed at the front end of the frame; by providing the foot pedal assembly and the training component, the foot pedal assembly can fix the foot wearing the orthotic shoe, facilitating the improvement of the patient's lower limb rehabilitation training efficiency, while the training component can rotate in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing for more flexible training of the upper limbs.
Owner:JULU COUNTY HOSPITAL

A step-up constant current charger

The application relates to a step-up constant-current charger, which comprises a signal acquisition module, a main power supply step-up module and an MCU control module, the signal acquisition module is used for collecting the riding state parameters of a leisure scooter in real time, the main power supply step-up module is used for stepping up the three-phase alternating current generated by a pedal generator of the leisure scooter to a preset charging voltage, the main power supply step-up module comprises a main control chip U1 and a constant-current loop, the constant-current loop is electrically connected with the main control chip U1 and is used for controlling the main power supply step-up module to perform constant-current output, the MCU control module can judge whether the riding state parameters meet the charging condition, and controls the main power supply step-up module to charge the battery pack when the charging condition is met. The low-voltage input problem is solved through the setting of the main power supply step-up module, and the charging current of the charger is controlled through the setting of the constant-current loop, the pedal has good smoothness, and the user experience is improved.
Owner:ZHEJIANG HAODIAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD +1

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The present invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a drive (201) for providing a drive torque (M) for propelling the vehicle (200), a control unit (202), a detection unit (203) and a gearshift (204), the method (100) comprising: - Providing (110) switching information for a planned switching operation, the switching information comprising a start time (t Start ) of the switching process as well as an end time (t End ) of the planned switching operation, - Determining (120) a target torque curve (M Soll ) for the drive torque as a function of the switching information, wherein the target torque curve comprises a first upper holding phase (10), a reduction phase (20), a lower holding phase (30), an increase phase (40) and a second upper holding phase (50), - Controlling (130) the drive such that the time course of the drive torque corresponds or substantially corresponds to the target torque course, - Performing (140) the planned switching operation and detecting a completion of the switching operation at a completion time (t Done ), where the closing time (t Done ) before the end time (t End ) lies, and - Adjusting (150) the target torque curve (M Soll ) depending on the completion time (t Done ).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a drive (201) for providing a drive torque for propelling the pedal-driven vehicle (200), a control unit (202), and a gearshift (203) for providing a variable transmission ratio, the method (100) comprising: - Providing (110) switching information for a planned switching operation, including primary target drive torque, - Providing (120) a secondary target drive torque, - Selecting (130) a target drive torque from the primary target drive torque and the secondary target drive torque, and - Controlling (140) the drive (201) such that the drive torque provided by the drive (201) corresponds to the selected target drive torque.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Battery management system applied to electric pedal car and power management method thereof

PendingCN122276067AActive safetyPower mode
This application provides a battery management system and power management method for electric bicycles. The battery management system includes an accelerometer and a microprocessor. The accelerometer detects the acceleration value of the electric bicycle. The microprocessor connects the accelerometer to the electromechanical control system of the electric bicycle and switches between multiple power modes of the electric bicycle based on the acceleration value. Therefore, this application can switch the power mode of the battery management system according to the operating behavior of the electric bicycle and the change in acceleration value, so as to achieve the purpose of power saving and active safety protection.
Owner:TREND POWER TECH CHANGSHU INC

Method for operating a gearshift for a pedal-driven vehicle, gearshift and pedal-driven vehicle with gearshift

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a gearshift (200) for a pedal-driven vehicle (300), comprising a control unit (201) and at least one user interface (202) for manually triggering a shifting operation: - Receiving (110) a first switching instruction comprising an indication of origin, in particular by the control unit (201), - Receiving (120) a second switching instruction comprising an indication of origin, in particular by the control unit (201), wherein the indication of origin of the first switching instruction is different from the indication of origin of the second switching instruction, - Adjusting (130) the operation of the gearshift (200) depending on the first and / or the second shift instruction.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a gearshift (201) for providing a variable gear ratio, a control unit (203) and a detection unit (204), the method (100) comprising: - Recording (110) at least one driving parameter, - Providing (120) a shift recommendation when at least one driving parameter is outside a specified range of values, - Detecting (130) a driver-generated shift release and - Implementing (140) the switching recommendation in response to the switching release.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A multi-mode children's bicycle with a folding umbrella structure

ActiveCN224427677USteering wheelVehicle frame
This utility model discloses a multi-mode children's bicycle with a folding umbrella structure, comprising: a frame; a steering shaft at the lower part of the frame and a mounting bracket at the lower part of the steering shaft; a steering wheel on the inner side of the mounting bracket and rotatably connected to the mounting bracket; pedals on both sides of the mounting bracket and connected to the steering wheel; and a connecting rod inside the frame and telescopically connected to the frame. When the movable frame is unfolded, this utility model forms a three-wheeled bicycle; alternatively, the movable frames can be folded together to form a two-wheeled bicycle. A mounting cylinder is located inside the frame, and a push rod is located inside the mounting cylinder. A crossbar is located at the top of the push rod, and the push rod is telescopically connected to the mounting cylinder and fixed by a ring clamp. This configuration allows it to form a pushcart structure. Alternatively, the pedals can be removed to form a unicycle structure. This bicycle has multiple convertible forms, increasing its functionality.
Owner:董景云

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a gearshift (201) for providing a variable gear ratio, a control unit (202) and a detection unit (203), wherein the gearshift (201) is configured to automatically trigger shifting operations depending on at least one driving parameter, the method (100) comprising: - Recording (110) at least one driving parameter, in particular by the recording unit (203), - Recognition (120) of a driving situation of the pedal-driven vehicle (200) depending on at least one driving parameter, in particular by the control unit (202) and - Adapting (130) a shifting characteristic of the gearshift (201) depending on the detected driving situation, in particular by the control unit (202).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Control system for a pedal-powered vehicle

Title: Control System for a Pedal Vehicle The invention relates to a control system for a pedal vehicle (1), the system comprising a pedal vehicle (1) including a pedal assembly (11), a wired data exchange connector integrated into the pedal vehicle (1), the pedal vehicle (1) also comprising communicating components coupled to each other via the wired data exchange connector, including an electric motor (12) for electric assistance associated with the pedal assembly (11), and an electronic device (2) comprising telecommunication means. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1
Owner:VELCO

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a gearshift (201) for providing a variable gear ratio, a control unit (202) and a detection unit (203), the method (100) comprising: - Providing (110) switching information for a planned switching operation, in particular by the gearshift (201) and / or the control unit (202), - Recording (120) a temporal progression of at least one driving parameter, in particular by the recording unit (203) and - Implementation (130) of the planned shifting operation depending on the time course of at least one driving parameter, in particular by the control unit (202) and / or the gearshift (201).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Methods for driving pedal-driven vehicles, pedal-driven vehicles, computer program products, media and data carrier signals

PendingJP2026104814AGear wheelControl cell
To provide a pedal-driven vehicle that can reduce the shock that occurs during gear changes. [Solution] The present invention relates to a method 100 for driving a pedal-driven vehicle, wherein the pedal-driven vehicle comprises at least one drive unit that provides driving torque to propel the pedal-driven vehicle, a gear shift mechanism that provides a variable gear ratio, and a control unit, and the method 100 comprises the steps of: providing a first driving torque by the drive unit; providing shift information, including a shift direction indicator, for a planned shift process, particularly by the gear shift mechanism; determining a second driving torque in accordance with the shift information, particularly by the control unit, where the second driving torque is less than or equal to the first driving torque; and controlling the drive unit, particularly by the control unit, so that the driving torque provided by the drive unit corresponds to the second driving torque.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a detection unit (201), a control unit (202) and a gearshift (203), the method (100) comprising: - Detection (110) of driver power input by a driver of the pedal-driven vehicle (200) for the propulsion of the pedal-driven vehicle (200), in particular by the detection unit (201), - Comparing (120) the driver's performance with at least one performance limit, in particular by the control unit (202), and - Adjusting (130) an operating parameter of the gearshift (203) depending on the comparison, in particular by the control unit (202) and / or the gearshift (203).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Abs device for hydraulic brake system of bicycle, motorcycle or light vehicle

An ABS device for a hydraulic braking system of a cycle or motorcycle, in particular of a bicycle, comprises an electrically driven valve unit (13) which can be switched between a first operating condition, in which a master cylinder (2) associated with a brake lever is in communication with an actuator cylinder (3) of the braking device, and a second operating condition, in which the aforesaid communication is interrupted and the actuator cylinder (3) of the braking device is in communication with a fluid accumulator (9). The switching of the valve unit (13) between the first and second operating conditions is controlled by a solenoid (15) which is operatively associated with a movable member (11) of the fluid accumulator (9) and is configured and arranged so that, when the solenoid (15) is energized, it both causes the valve unit (13) to switch from the first operating condition to the second operating condition and exerts a force (F) on the movable member (11) of the fluid accumulator (9) which tends to push the movable member (11) into a starting position corresponding to a minimum volume of an accumulation chamber (10) of the fluid accumulator (9).
Owner:BLUBRAKE SRL

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a crank drive (201) for applying a driver torque (FM) to propel the pedal-driven vehicle (200), a control unit (202), and a gearshift (203) for providing a variable transmission ratio, the method (100) comprising: - Providing (110) switching information for a planned switching operation, comprising a switching time for carrying out the planned switching operation, in particular by means of the gearshift (203), - Providing (120) a synchronization specification, in particular by the control unit (202), wherein the synchronization specification is characteristic of a synchronization of the switching point with a dead point (T) of the driver torque (FM), - Adjusting (130) the switching time depending on the synchronization specification and - Carrying out (140) the planned shifting operation at the shifting time, in particular by means of the gearshift (203).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Method for Operating a Gearshift for a Pedal-Driven Vehicle, Gearshift, and Pedal-Driven Vehicle with Gearshift

A method is disclosed for operating a gearshift for a pedal-driven vehicle that includes a control unit and at least one user interface for manually triggering a shift operation. The method includes (i) receiving a first shift instruction including an indication of origin, in particular by the control unit, (ii) receiving a second shift instruction including an indication of origin, in particular by the control unit, wherein the indication of origin of the first shift instruction is different from the indication of origin of the second shift instruction, and (iii) adjusting the operation of the gearshift as a function of the first and / or the second shift instruction.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising a gearshift (201) for providing a variable gear ratio and at least one output unit (202) for outputting a driver instruction, the method (100) comprising: - Providing (110) switching information for a planned shifting operation by the gearshift (201), - Output (120) of at least one driver instruction by the output unit (202) depending on the shift information.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Children's bike convertible between pedal bike and balance bike

ActiveUS12673744B2Vehicle frameControl theory
A children's bike convertible between a pedal bike and a balance bike has a bike frame, two pedal components, and a quick release assembly. Each pedal component has a crank, a tube connected to a side of the crank, and a pedal connected to the other side of the crank. The tube is inserted into a bottom bracket of the bike frame. The quick release assembly is mounted through the tube of one of the two pedal components and connected to the tube of the other one of the two pedal components. By mounting the quick release assembly to fix the two pedal components to the bike frame, the children's bike can be used as a pedal bike. After detaching the quick release assembly, the two pedal components can be detached from the bike frame to convert the children's bike to a balance bike.
Owner:WANG TAI CHIH

A hollow tubular structure torque sensor for a resistance strain type middle motor

This utility model relates to a resistance strain gauge type hollow tubular torque sensor for a mid-mounted motor, belonging to the technical field of electric-assisted bicycles. The utility model includes a Hall element board, a static circuit board, a dynamic circuit board, an outer cover, a magnetic ring, and a resistance strain gauge. The Hall element board is connected to the static circuit board and mates with the magnetic ring. The static circuit board mates with the dynamic circuit board, and the static circuit board is fixed inside the outer cover. Its structural features include: an elastic body and a one-way valve base. The elastic body is threadedly connected to the one-way valve base. The dynamic circuit board and the magnetic ring are both fixed to the elastic body. The resistance strain gauge is adhered to the elastic body. A bearing is installed between the elastic body and the outer cover. The elastic body and the outer cover are abutted and fixed by a retaining spring. The outer wall of the outer cover is provided with a cover locking protrusion to prevent rotation of the outer cover. The static circuit board is connected to a signal line for signal output.
Owner:ZHEJIANG NANGE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Methods for driving pedal-driven vehicles, pedal-driven vehicles, computer program products, media and data carrier signals

PendingJP2026104816AControl cellControl theory
This invention provides a method for driving a pedal-driven vehicle. [Solution] A method 100 for driving a pedal-driven vehicle, wherein the pedal-driven vehicle comprises a drive unit that provides driving torque to propel the pedal-driven vehicle, a control unit, and a gear shift mechanism that provides a variable gear ratio, the method 100 comprises: a step 110 for providing shift information including a primary target-driving torque for a planned shift process; a step 120 for providing a secondary target-driving torque; a step 130 for selecting one target-driving torque from the primary target-driving torque and the secondary target-driving torque; and a step 140 for controlling the drive unit to drive such that the driving torque provided by the drive unit corresponds to the selected target-driving torque.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

System and method for controlling electric pedal assistance in a pedal-powered vehicle

Title: System and Method for Controlling Electric Pedal Assist in a Pedal Vehicle The invention relates to a control system for electric pedal assist in a pedal vehicle (1) comprising: - a pedal vehicle (1) including a pedal assembly (11) and an electric motor (12) for electric pedal assist associated with the pedal assembly (11), the electric motor (12) having an operational state in which it is capable of producing electric pedal assist, and a de-energized state in which the electric pedal assist is inactive; - an electronic device (2) mounted on the pedal vehicle (1) and coupled to the electric motor (12), the electronic device (2) being parameterized to cause the electric motor (12) to switch between its operational state and its de-energized state, the electronic device (2) comprising a short-range, two-way telecommunications antenna (21). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1
Owner:VELCO

Method for operating a pedal-powered vehicle and pedal-powered vehicle

The invention relates to a method for operating a pedal-driven vehicle (200), comprising at least one gearshift (201) for providing a variable gear ratio, a control unit (202) and a detection unit (203), wherein the gearshift (201) is configured to automatically trigger shifting operations depending on at least one driving parameter, the method (100) comprising: - Recording (110) at least one driving parameter, in particular by the recording unit (203), - Check (120) at least one locking criterion defined as a function of at least one driving parameter, in particular by the control unit (202) and - Blocking (130) an automatic triggering of switching operations when at least one blocking criterion is met, in particular by the control unit (202).
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH