A bicycle including a frame with a fork, the fork having dropouts between which a wheel axle is mounted. The wheel axle includes a sensor and/or an electric component arranged to be connected to a control element. A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component and the control element. The detachable electric connection is positioned between the wheel axle and the thru-axle.
A bicycle includes a transmission having two switchable drives between a driver body on which rear sprockets are positioned and a wheel hub of a rear wheel. The bicycle has actuation elements for switching between drives and operating elements for operating the actuation elements. The bicycle includes only a single front sprocket. The actuation elements are embodied in an electrical version and the operating elements are electrically coupled to the actuation elements. By advantageously selecting the drives of the driver between the cassette housing and wheel hub, a front derailleur may be omitted. The driver allows operation with only little energy, since the chain need not be shifted. consequently, the actuation elements require little energy for changing the drive between the crank axle and the wheel hub of the bicycle, so that it is pre-eminently suitable for these actuation elements and their operation to be executed as an electrical version.
B62M 1/36 - Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with rotary cranks, e.g. with pedal cranks
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
B60B 35/04 - Dead axles, i.e. not transmitting torque straight
B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
B62J 45/00 - Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
The invention relates to a hybrid drive system for a bicycle comprising a crank, an electric motor, a rear wheel hub shell, an intermediate drive part, a first transmission connecting the crank to the intermediate drive part, and a second transmission connecting the electric motor to the intermediate drive part. The intermediate drive part is connected or connectable to the rear wheel hub shell. The system can include a first clutch between the intermediate drive part and the rear wheel hub shell for in a first mode rotationally coupling the rear wheel hub shell to the intermediate drive part, and in a second mode rotationally decoupling the rear wheel hub shell from the intermediate drive part.
B62M 6/65 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts with axle and driving shaft arranged coaxially
B62M 6/70 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at single endless flexible member, e.g. chain, between cycle crankshaft and wheel axle, the motor engaging the endless flexible member
A transmission system, such as for a two wheeled bicycle, including an axle assembly including a set of sprockets, a transmission unit having an input coupled to the set of sprockets and an output arranged to be coupled to a wheel. The transmission unit includes a transmission operable according to a first transmission ratio and a second transmission ratio, a clutch or brake system for switching from the first to the second transmission ratio under load, and a first actuator for controlling the clutch or brake for coupling or decoupling. The transmission system including a second actuator for selecting one of the sprockets for transmission of torque to the axle assembly, and a controller configured to receive a first shift signal and/or a second shift signal, and configured to control the first actuator and/or the second actuator in response to the first or second shift signal.
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
F16D 11/16 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts with clutching members movable otherwise than only axially
A torque support assembly, for supporting a torque of a hollow shaft onto a frame of a bicycle, comprising a cam comprising a cam hole for receiving therein a distal end of the shaft, wherein the cam hole and the shaft are interlockingly shaped for rotationally locking the cam and shaft with respect to each other, an adapter interface comprising a first face defining a seat for the cam, and an adapter interface through hole which extends from the seat on the first face and is coaxial with the cam hole for allowing a thru-axle to extend there through. The adapter interface comprises an upstanding wall, extending outward from the first face, defining an inner support surface of the seat on which the cam is supported against rotation.
Bicycle including a frame with a fork, the fork having dropouts between which a wheel axle is mounted. The wheel axle includes a sensor and/or an electric component arranged to be connected to a control element. A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component and the control element. The detachable electric connection includes a short range wireless connection.
A clutch system for a torque transmission. The clutch system includes a first rotatable unit connectable to an input, including at least one first abutment surface and a second rotatable unit connectable to an output, including at least one second abutment surface arranged for selectively engaging the first abutment surface. The first and second abutment surfaces being adapted to each other so as to allow disengaging under load. The system includes a third rotatable unit arranged for selectively being in a first position or a second position relative to the second rotatable unit, wherein at least one retaining member of the third rotatable unit selectively locks the at least one second abutment surface in engagement with the at least one first abutment surface for selectively rotationally coupling the second rotatable unit to the first rotatable unit.
F16H 3/46 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears
F16D 41/30 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches specially adapted for cycles with hinged pawl co-operating with teeth, cogs, or the like
F16D 41/12 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches with hinged pawl co-operating with teeth, cogs, or the like
F16H 9/26 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members with members having orbital motion
B62M 9/12 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable
A bicycle including a frame with a fork, the fork having dropouts between which a wheel axle is mounted. The wheel axle includes a sensor and/or an electric component arranged to be connected to a control element. A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component and the control element. The detachable electric connection is positioned between the wheel axle and the thru-axle.
A transmission system, such as for a two wheeled bicycle, including an axle assembly including a set of sprockets, a transmission unit having an input coupled to the set of sprockets and an output arranged to be coupled to a wheel. The transmission unit includes a transmission operable according to a first transmission ratio and a second transmission ratio, a clutch or brake system for switching from the first to the second transmission ratio under load, and a first actuator for controlling the clutch or brake for coupling or decoupling. The transmission system including a second actuator for selecting one of the sprockets for transmission of torque to the axle assembly, and a controller configured to receive a first shift signal and/or a second shift signal, and configured to control the first actuator and/or the second actuator in response to the first or second shift signal.
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
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Transmission element for the transmission of torque from a chain wheel to a wheel hub
A transmission element for transferring torque from a set of sprockets to a bicycle rear wheel hub bearing-supported on a wheel axle is equipped with a first interface for coupling to the sprocket. This first interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket or the cassette to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The driver is furthermore equipped with a second interface for coupling to the sprocket. The second interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The second interface is then present in a larger diameter than the first interface.
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
B60B 27/02 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle
B62M 11/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears
B60B 27/04 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle housing driving means, e.g. sprockets
F16H 37/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
Transmission for a bicycle, including an input formed by a crank axle, and an output connectable to a front sprocket of the bicycle, a housing connectable or connected to a frame of the bicycle, a planetary gear set having at least three rotational members, wherein a first rotational member is connected to the crank axle, a second rotational member is connected to the output and a third rotational member is connected to the housing, a sensor between the third rotational member and the housing, and an electric motor with a stator connected to the housing and a rotor connected to the output, wherein the third rotational member is formed by a planet carrier.
B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
B62M 11/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears
G01L 3/14 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element is other than a torsionally-flexible shaft
The invention relates to a bicycle and a wheel axle assembly for a wheel of a bicycle. The assembly includes a hollow wheel axle (1) and is arranged for being attached to dropouts (14) of a fork of the bicycle. The assembly includes a first axially toothed profile (20) arranged for transferring a torque to the wheel axle (1) in tangential direction. A second axially toothed profile (22) is included next to a dropout (14). The second axially toothed profile (22) is arranged for transferring a torque to the frame (12) in tangential direction.
A clutch system (1) for a torque transmission. The clutch system includes a first rotatable unit (2) connectable to an input, including at least one first abutment surface (6) and a second rotatable unit (4) connectable to an output, including at least one second abutment surface arranged for selectively engaging the first abutment surface. The first and second abutment surfaces being adapted to each other so as to allow disengaging under load. The system includes a third rotatable unit (10) arranged for selectively being in a first position or a second position relative to the second rotatable unit, wherein at least one retaining member of the third rotatable unit selectively locks the at least one second abutment surface in engagement with the at least one first abutment surface for selectively rationally coupling the second rotatable unit to the first rotatable unit.
The invention relates to a bicycle including a frame (2) with a fork, the fork having dropouts (4) between which a wheel axle (1) is mounted. The wheel axle (1) includes a sensor and/or an electric component (16) arranged to be connected to a control element (29). A detachable electric connection is provided between the sensor and/or electric component (16) and the control element (29). The detachable electric connection includes a short range wireless connection.
B62K 25/02 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles rigidly on cycle frame or fork, e.g. adjustably
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Bicycle transmission for use between a chain wheel carrier and a wheel hub of a bicycle, as well as rear axle and rear wheel provided with such a transmission
A transmission intended to be mounted on a rear wheel axle of a bicycle between a sprocket carrier and a wheel hub has a transmission housing, which is provided with connecting means for the connection of the sprocket carrier to the transmission housing, as well as coupling means for coupling the transmission to the hub. The transmission further has a planetary gear set which is present in the transmission housing and is provided with three rotational members, of which a first rotation body is connected to the transmission housing, a second rotation body is connected to the coupling means, and a third rotation body can be coupled with the wheel axle. The first rotation body is connected via a first clutch to the second rotation body and the third rotation body is connected to a second clutch via which the third rotation body can be connected to the wheel shaft.
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
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BICYCLE TRANSMISSION FOR USE BETWEEN A CHAIN WHEEL CARRIER AND A WHEEL HUB OF A BICYCLE, AS WELL AS REAR AXLE AND REAR WHEEL PROVIDED WITH SUCH A TRANSMISSION
A transmission intended to be mounted on a rear wheel axle 3 of a bicycle between a sprocket carrier 31 and a wheel hub 201 has a transmission housing 33, which is provided with connecting means 35, 37 for the connection of the sprocket carrier to the transmission housing, as well as coupling means 41 for coupling the transmission to the hub 201. The transmission further has a planetary gear set which is present in the transmission housing and is provided with three rotational members, of which a first rotation body 47 is connected to the transmission housing 33, a second rotation body 51 is connected to the coupling means 41, and a third rotation body 53 can be coupled with the wheel axle 3. The first rotation body 47 is connected via a first clutch 71 to the second rotation body 51 and the third rotation body 53 is connected to a second clutch 73 via which the third rotation body can be connected to the wheel shaft 3.
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
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TRANSMISSION ELEMENT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF TORQUE FROM A CHAIN WHEEL TO A WHEEL HUB
A transmission element (1) (driver) for transferring torque from a set (3) of sprockets (5) to a bicycle rear wheel hub (9) bearing-supported on a wheel axle (7) is equipped with a first interface (13) for coupling to the sprocket (5). This first interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket or the cassette to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The driver (1) is furthermore equipped with a second interface (15) for coupling to the sprocket (5). The second interface is arranged such that it secures the sprocket to the driver in axial and/or radial and/or tangential direction. The second interface (15) is then present in a larger diameter than the first interface (13).
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
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Rear wheel axle, as well as bicycle frame and rear wheel for a bicycle
A rear wheel axle for a bicycle includes a hollow wheel axle and an axle shaft inserted therethrough and torque support elements for supporting torque exerted on the wheel axle on drop outs of a bicycle frame. The torque support elements are formed by a first part of an outside of the axle shaft and a part of an inside of the wheel axle, which parts jointly form a first form locked connection, and are also formed by a second part of the outside of the axle shaft, which together with a bounding wall of a through hole provided in an inserted piece which is fixed in the direction of rotation relative to one of the drop outs, forms a second form locked connection. The first and second parts of the outside of the axle shaft are fixed relative to each other in the direction of rotation of the axle shaft.
B62K 25/02 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles rigidly on cycle frame or fork, e.g. adjustably
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
B62M 11/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears
A bicycle includes a transmission having two switchable drives between a driver body on which rear sprockets are positioned and a wheel hub of a rear wheel. The bicycle has actuation elements for switching between drives and operating elements for operating the actuation elements. The bicycle includes only a single front sprocket. The actuation elements are embodied in an electrical version and the operating elements are electrically coupled to the actuation elements. By advantageously selecting the drives of the driver between the cassette housing and wheel hub, a front derailleur may be omitted. The driver allows operation with only little energy, since the chain need not be shifted. consequently, the actuation elements require little energy for changing the drive between the crank axle and the wheel hub of the bicycle, so that it is pre-eminently suitable for these actuation elements and their operation to be executed as an electrical version.
B62M 25/08 - Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with electrical or fluid transmitting systems
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
B60B 35/04 - Dead axles, i.e. not transmitting torque straight
B60B 35/08 - Dead axles, i.e. not transmitting torque of closed hollow section
B62M 1/36 - Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with rotary cranks, e.g. with pedal cranks
B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
Rear wheel axle, as well as bicycle frame and rear wheel for a bicycle A rear wheel axle 1 for a bicycle comprises a hollow wheel axle 3 and an axle shaft 5 inserted through this axle and includes torque support means for supporting torque exerted on the wheel axle on drop outs 101, 103 of a bicycle frame. The torque support means are formed by a first part 7A of an outside of the axle shaft 5 and a part 7B of an inside of the wheel axle 3, which parts jointly form a first form locked connection 7, and are also formed by a second part 9A of the outside of the axle shaft 5, which together with a bounding wall 9B of a through hole 106 provided in an inserted piece 105 which is fixed in the direction of rotation relative to one of the drop outs 101, forms a second form locked connection 9. The first and second parts 7A, 9A of the outside of the axle shaft 5 are fixed relative to each other in the direction of rotation of the axle shaft.
B62M 11/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears
A bicycle 301 comprises a transmission having two switchable drives between a driver body on which rear sprockets 321 are positioned and a wheel hub 201 of a rear wheel 313. Thye bicycle is also provided with actuation means for switching between drives and operating means for operating the actuation means. The bicycle comprises only a single front sprocket 319. The actuation means of the transmission are embodied in an electrical version and the operating means 325 are electrically coupled to the actuation means. By advantageously selecting the drives of the driver between the cassette housing and the wheel hub, a front derailleur may be omitted. The driver allows of being operated with only little energy, since the chain need not be shifted. As a result, the actuation means require little energy for changing the drive between the crank axle and the wheel hub of the bicycle, so that it is pre-eminently suitable for these actuation means and the operation of them to be executed as an electrical version.
B62M 25/08 - Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with electrical or fluid transmitting systems
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
B62M 11/16 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears built in, or adjacent to, the ground-wheel hub
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