A power electronics module for an electric vehicle includes a housing and a charger circuit including a circuit board with a plurality of electronic components on a first side of the housing. A motor controller circuit including a circuit board with a plurality of electronic components is provided on a second side of the housing. A cooling plate is provided in the housing and sandwiched between the inverter of the motor controller circuit on a first side of the cooling plate and the plurality of electronic components of the charger circuit on a second side of the cooling plate opposite the first side.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
Systems and methods for displaying information regarding a vehicle on a display device of a vehicle. One system includes a display device, an input device, and an electronic controller including an electronic processor and memory. The electronic controller is configured, during operation of the vehicle, to display, on the display device, information regarding the vehicle in a first display mode of a plurality of available display modes, the first display mode including a first set of information, and, in response to receiving input via the input device while the information is displayed in the first display mode, switch to displaying information regarding the vehicle in a second display mode of the plurality of available display modes. The second display mode includes the first set of information and a second set of information, and the second set of information is configurable.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Motor scooters; Electrically powered motor scooters; Two-wheeled motorized vehicles; two-wheeled electric motorized vehicles; Motorcycles; Electric motorcycles; Structural parts for the foregoing.
A removable module and a method for operating the removable module. The removable module has a multipurpose connector that connect the removable module to a motor when the removable module is attached to a vehicle. Dual-purpose circuitry in the removable module can output electric energy to the motor when the multipurpose connector connects the removable module to the motor. The multipurpose connector can connect the removable module to the electric vehicle supply equipment when the removable module is detached from the vehicle. While the removable module is detached from the vehicle, the dual-purpose circuitry cannot output electric energy to the motor. When the multipurpose connector connects the removable module to the electric vehicle supply equipment, the dual-purpose circuitry can receive electric power from the electric vehicle supply equipment.
A transformerless charging system including a charging circuit including a first switch and a second switch, a first sensor assembly configured to measure a voltage of the battery, a second sensor assembly configured to measure a voltage of an input power line, and a third sensor assembly configured to measure a current of the charging circuit. An electronic processor is configured to receive a voltage of the battery, receive a voltage of the input power line, compare the voltage of the battery to the voltage of the input power line, and in response to the voltage of the input power line being greater than or approaching the voltage of the battery, turn off a PWM signal to the first switch, and with the PWM signal off, receive a current of the charging circuit and, in response to the current of the charging circuit being 0 Amps, open the second switch.
Systems and methods for responding to a vehicular accident. One system includes a wireless communication interface of a vehicle and a controller including an electronic processor. The wireless communication interface is configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote device associated with a rider of the vehicle. In response to detection of an accident involving the vehicle, the electronic processor is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal from the wireless communication interface to the remote device, determine a distance between the wireless communication interface and the remote device based on the signal, determine an accident severity based on the determined distance between the wireless communication interface and the remote device, and, in response to determining the accident severity, initiate one or more actions to respond to the accident.
A power electronics module for an electric vehicle includes a housing and a charger circuit including a circuit board with a plurality of electronic components on a first side of the housing. A motor controller circuit including a circuit board with a plurality of electronic components is provided on a second side of the housing. A cooling plate is provided in the housing and sandwiched between the inverter of the motor controller circuit on a first side of the cooling plate and the plurality of electronic components of the charger circuit on a second side of the cooling plate opposite the first side.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
An electric motorcycle includes an electric motor configured to provide propulsion of the motorcycle, and a battery pack with a battery case. The electric motor and the battery case are coupled together to define an overlapping area. In the overlapping area, the battery case includes an integrated junction box for one or more electrical connections to the electric motor.
B62J 43/16 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on motorcycles or the like
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
B62M 7/02 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with engine between front and rear wheels
An electric motorcycle including an electric motor having a transverse oriented rotation axis, the motor including a case. A rear wheel is drivably coupled to the motor for propulsion. A swingarm has a front end defining a swingarm pivot axis. A battery pack includes a plurality of rechargeable electrochemical cells received within an internal cell cavity of a battery case, the battery case formed to include a motor flange. The motor case and the battery case are joined at the motor flange to define a frame of the motorcycle. The motor flange, in side view, covers at least a portion of the motor and extends away from the cell cavity at least to the rotation axis of the motor. The swingarm front end has a first lateral portion pivotally coupled to the motor case and a second lateral portion pivotally coupled to the motor flange of the battery case.
B62K 11/04 - Frames characterised by the engine being between front and rear wheels
B62J 43/16 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on motorcycles or the like
B62J 43/28 - Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting hidden within the cycle frame
B62K 25/20 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with single arm on each fork leg for rear wheel
A charger including a charging interface and a converter coupled to the charging interface. The converter includes a first plurality of switching transistors coupled to the charging interface and a transformer including a primary winding, a secondary winding, and an auxiliary winding. The primary winding is coupled to the first plurality of switching transistors. A second plurality of switching transistors is coupled between the secondary winding and a battery interface. An auxiliary system interface is coupled to the auxiliary winding. A controller is configured to control the first plurality of switching transistors and the second plurality of switching transistors to generate a first signal at the battery interface and a second signal at the auxiliary system interface.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/06 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
Systems and methods for generating a virtual torque for an electric motor of a motorcycle. One method includes detecting a position of a drive torque control included in the motorcycle, detecting a position of a regenerative brake control included in the motorcycle, mapping the detected position of the drive torque control to a requested driving torque, mapping the position of the regenerative brake control to a requested braking torque, determining, with an electronic control unit, a torque command based on the requested driving torque and the requested torque, and transmitting the torque command to an electric motor included in the motorcycle.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B62L 3/02 - Brake-actuating mechanismsArrangements thereof for control by a hand lever
B62L 3/04 - Brake-actuating mechanismsArrangements thereof for control by a foot lever
B62M 7/04 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with engine between front and rear wheels below the frame
H02P 3/06 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for motor hotspot identification. One system includes a first motor installed in a vehicle, the first motor including a stator having at least one stator winding corresponding to one phase of the first motor. The system also includes a first set of temperature sensors coupled to the first motor and a controller. The controller receives a motor operating condition signal of the first motor, accesses a stored correlation model, and generates hypothetical temperature measurement data for a hypothetical temperature sensor of the first motor based on the stored correlation model and the motor operating condition signal. The stored correlation model is generated based on motor operating condition signals associated with a second motor operating in a test environment. In response to identifying a hotspot within the first motor based on the hypothetical temperature measurement data, the controller modifies operation of the first motor.
A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.
B62K 25/20 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with single arm on each fork leg for rear wheel
B62M 7/04 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with engine between front and rear wheels below the frame
A system generates haptic feedback in an electric vehicle. The system comprises a frame, an energy storage device, and a wheel rotatably coupled to the frame. A motor receives power from the energy storage device and provides torque to the wheel. A controller determines a first operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a first torque signal to the motor to control the motor to transmit first torque levels to the wheel to propel the electric vehicle. The controller determines a second operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a second torque signal to the motor assembly. The motor assembly transmits second torque levels to the wheel to generate haptic feedback. The second torque signal is based on the second operational state of the electric vehicle and a torque profile stored in the memory, where the torque profile defines an irregular-shaped periodic waveform (e.g., a heartbeat rhythm).
An electric vehicle includes a frame, a wheel coupled to the frame, and a battery assembly including a housing supported by the frame. The housing includes a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side. A drive assembly of the electric vehicle is at least partially enclosed within a drive housing unit. The drive assembly includes a motor configured to receive power from the battery assembly and a gear assembly configured to transmit torque from the motor to the wheel. The drive housing unit is positioned below the bottom side of the housing.
A removable module and a method for operating the removable module. The removable module has a multipurpose connector that connect the removable module to a motor when the removable module is attached to a vehicle. Dual-purpose circuitry in the removable module can output electric energy to the motor when the multipurpose connector connects the removable module to the motor. The multipurpose connector can connect the removable module to the electric vehicle supply equipment when the removable module is detached from the vehicle. While the removable module is detached from the vehicle, the dual-purpose circuitry cannot output electric energy to the motor. When the multipurpose connector connects the removable module to the electric vehicle supply equipment, the dual-purpose circuitry can receive electric power from the electric vehicle supply equipment.
A charger including a charging interface and a converter coupled to the charging interface. The converter includes a first plurality of switching transistors coupled to the charging interface and a transformer including a primary winding, a secondary winding, and an auxiliary winding. The primary winding is coupled to the first plurality of switching transistors. A second plurality of switching transistors is coupled between the secondary winding and a battery interface. An auxiliary system interface is coupled to the auxiliary winding. A controller is configured to control the first plurality of switching transistors and the second plurality of switching transistors to generate a first signal at the battery interface and a second signal at the auxiliary system interface.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/06 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
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Swingarm concentric motor drive for electric motorcycle
A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.
B62K 25/20 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with single arm on each fork leg for rear wheel
B62M 7/04 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with engine between front and rear wheels below the frame
An electric vehicle includes a frame, a wheel coupled to the frame, and a battery assembly including a housing supported by the frame. The housing includes a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side. A drive assembly of the electric vehicle is at least partially enclosed within a drive housing unit. The drive assembly includes a motor configured to receive power from the battery assembly and a gear assembly configured to transmit torque from the motor to the wheel. The drive housing unit is positioned below the bottom side of the housing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile application software used to locate electric motorcycle dealerships and events, plan electric motorcycle rides and routes, navigation, record rides, and view and manage electric motorcycle diagnostic data.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile application software used to locate electric motorcycle dealerships and events, plan electric motorcycle rides and routes, navigation, record rides, and view and manage electric motorcycle diagnostic data
A system generates haptic feedback in an electric vehicle. The system comprises a frame, an energy storage device, and a wheel rotatably coupled to the frame. A motor receives power from the energy storage device and provides torque to the wheel. A controller determines a first operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a first torque signal to the motor to control the motor to transmit first torque levels to the wheel to propel the electric vehicle. The controller determines a second operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a second torque signal to the motor assembly. The motor assembly transmits second torque levels to the wheel to generate haptic feedback. The second torque signal is based on the second operational state of the electric vehicle and a torque profile stored in the memory, where the torque profile defines an irregular-shaped periodic waveform (e.g., a heartbeat rhythm).
A system generates haptic feedback in an electric vehicle. The system comprises a frame, an energy storage device, and a wheel rotatably coupled to the frame. A motor receives power from the energy storage device and provides torque to the wheel. A controller determines a first operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a first torque signal to the motor to control the motor to transmit first torque levels to the wheel to propel the electric vehicle. The controller determines a second operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a second torque signal to the motor assembly. The motor assembly transmits second torque levels to the wheel to generate haptic feedback. The second torque signal is based on the second operational state of the electric vehicle and a torque profile stored in the memory, where the torque profile defines an irregular-shaped periodic waveform (e.g., a heartbeat rhythm).
Systems and methods for operating an electric motor of a two-wheeled vehicle. One method includes detecting a position of a drive torque control included in the vehicle, detecting a position of a regenerative brake control included in the vehicle, mapping the detected position of the drive torque control to a requested driving torque, mapping the position of the regenerative brake control to a requested braking torque, determining, with an electronic control unit, a torque command based on the requested driving torque and the requested torque, and transmitting the torque command to an electric motor included in the vehicle.
B62M 7/04 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with engine between front and rear wheels below the frame
H02P 3/06 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B62L 3/02 - Brake-actuating mechanismsArrangements thereof for control by a hand lever
B62L 3/04 - Brake-actuating mechanismsArrangements thereof for control by a foot lever
A motorcycle includes an electric motor having an output shaft defining a motor axis, a rear wheel drivably coupled to the electric motor to propel the motorcycle, a swingarm rotatably supporting the rear wheel, and a frame. The frame includes a main frame member supporting the electric motor and the swingarm. A case of the electric motor is a stressed member of the frame between the main frame member and the swingarm. The swingarm is coupled to the case of the electric motor to define a swingarm pivot axis that is co-axial with the motor axis.
B62K 25/20 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with single arm on each fork leg for rear wheel
B62M 7/04 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with engine between front and rear wheels below the frame
An electric vehicle rechargeable via electric power transferred from a power outlet separate from the vehicle includes a seat movable between a first position for supporting a person and a second position. A caddy is positioned below the seat to define a cable storage volume. The cable storage volume is accessible when the seat is in the second position. A charging port is positioned outside of the caddy and accessible with the seat in the first position. A charging cable is positioned within the caddy, the charging cable having a first end engageable with the charging port of the vehicle and a second end engageable with the power outlet. The first and second ends of the charging cable are removable from the caddy when the seat is in the second position to enable charging the electric vehicle via the charging cable and the charging port.
A vehicle includes a frame, powertrain unit having output shaft, and a drive sprocket coupled to the output shaft for rotation therewith. A swing arm has a first end pivotably coupled to the frame and a second end supporting a drive wheel of the vehicle. A wheel sprocket is coupled to the drive wheel for rotation therewith, and a flexible final drive member is wrapped around the drive sprocket and the wheel sprocket to establish a driving relationship therebetween, the flexible final drive member forming a loop. An idler bracket is fixed with respect to the frame and supporting both an upper idler and a backside idler. The upper idler is positioned within the loop such that the flexible member engages an upper side of the upper idler. The backside idler is positioned outside the loop such that the flexible member engages an upper side of the backside idler.
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
B62M 9/06 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like
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Assembly structure and method for electric vehicle
An electric vehicle includes a battery having a housing. The housing includes a rear side which is defined as a side facing away from a forward travelling direction of the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle further includes a frame, a motor having a housing, and a pivot shaft stack-up assembly co-aligned along a pivot shaft axis. The pivot shaft stack-up assembly includes first and second portions of the frame, a swingarm extending therebetween, and an idler bracket. A shock mount is integral with the battery housing. The shock mount extends from the rear side of the battery housing. The battery housing is configured as a stressed chassis member in which each of the motor housing, the frame, and the pivot shaft stack-up assembly are aligned thereof. The shock mount provides a path along which a load is directed to the battery housing.
An electric vehicle includes a frame, a wheel coupled to the frame, and a battery assembly including a housing supported by the frame. The housing includes a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side. A drive assembly of the electric vehicle is at least partially enclosed within a drive housing unit. The drive assembly includes a motor configured to receive power from the battery assembly and a gear assembly configured to transmit torque from the motor to the wheel. The drive housing unit is positioned below the bottom side of the housing.
A motorcycle frame including a left side frame member, a right side frame member, and a steering head member positioned along a longitudinal center plane of the frame between the left and right side frame members. The steering head member includes a steering head portion defining a steering axis. A plurality of fastener joints are established between the steering head member, the left side frame member, and the right side frame member, the plurality of fastener joints positioned rearward of the steering head portion. A fastener joint, separate from the plurality of fastener joints, is established rearward of the plurality of fastener joints between the steering head and the left side frame member. A fastener joint, separate from the plurality of fastener joints, is established rearward of the plurality of fastener joints between the steering head and the right side frame member.
