A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
A seat post assembly for a bicycle has a first tube with a first distal end and a second tube with a second distal end. The first and second tubes are movable relative to one another to establish a distance between the first and second distal ends. A first pressure chamber has a loaded pressure proportional to a load applied along the tube axis. A second pressure chamber has a second pressure not proportional to the load. A flow path connects the first and second pressure chambers. A valve is disposed along the flow path and is configured to move between a closed position closing the flow path and an open position opening the flow path between the first and second pressure chambers. An isolator of the valve is configured to nullify any resultant force produced by the loaded pressure of the first pressure chamber acting on the isolator.
B62J 1/08 - Armatures des sellesAssemblages entre l'armature de selle et la tige de siègeTiges de sièges
B62J 43/23 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles caractérisés par le montage démontées lors de la recharge
B62J 43/30 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour fournir une alimentation au matériel autre que pour la propulsion
B62K 19/36 - Parties du cadre profilées pour recevoir d'autres parties ou accessoires du cycle pour la fixation des supports de selle, p. ex. de manière réglable durant la marche
4.
ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE HAVING A POSITIONAL SENSOR FOR USE IN A BICYCLE
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.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post includes a piston in the upper tube that divides the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The piston defines a fluid passageway between the first chamber and the second chamber. The height adjustable seat post also includes a plug in the fluid passageway. The plug is moveable in a linear direction between an open position to enable fluid flow through the fluid passageway and a closed position to block fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The height adjustable seat post further includes a motor and a cam assembly to convert rotational motion of the motor to linear movement of the plug.
A bicycle suspension system with automatic venting and/or pressurizing of a scaled chamber that minimizes the pressure differential between the sealed chamber and the ambient environment. Methods for making and using the bicycle suspension system are also provided.
B62K 25/08 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec fourche télescopique, p. ex. comportant des bras basculants auxiliaires pour roue avant
B62K 25/04 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche
B62K 25/10 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec fourche télescopique, p. ex. comportant des bras basculants auxiliaires pour roue arrière
Example adjustable suspension components for bicycles are described herein. An example bicycle suspension component includes a damper operable in a low damping state, a high damping state, and an intermediate damping state between the low damping state and the high damping state, a motion controller operable to change the damper between the low damping state, the intermediate damping state, and the high damping state, and a processor to, based on sensor data, activate the motion controller to change the damper between the intermediate damping state and one of the low damping state or the high damping state.
B60G 17/06 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les caractéristiques des amortisseurs
B60G 17/015 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques
B60W 10/22 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de suspension
B60W 30/182 - Sélection entre plusieurs modes opératoires, p. ex. confort ou sportif
B60W 40/10 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés au mouvement du véhicule
B62K 25/04 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche
A battery system includes an auxiliary battery releasably coupled to a main battery. The main battery includes a charge controller and has a first output voltage. The main battery is configured to be electrically coupled to a bicycle drive unit and supply power to the drive unit. The auxiliary battery has a second output voltage. The auxiliary battery is releasably coupled to the main battery in series such that a total output voltage of the main battery and auxiliary battery is equal to a sum of the first and second output voltages.
B60L 58/20 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie ayant différentes tensions nominales
B60L 58/19 - Commutation entre la connexion en série et la connexion en parallèle des modules de batterie
H01M 50/258 - Batteries modulairesBoîtiers pourvus de moyens d’assemblage
9.
BICYCLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES
Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.
An electronic control device may be configured to be integrated, or coupled, with a bicycle to control bicycle components. The electronic control device may wirelessly control bicycle components to trigger an action when actuated. The electronic control device may be dimensioned to have a mating surface contoured to matingly engage with a mounting surface of a bicycle, such as on a handlebar. The electronic control device may also be dimensioned to have a compact and/or concealed appearance aided by a low profile relative to the bicycle mounting surface selected for the control device.
B62M 6/45 - Dispositifs de commande ou d'actionnement s'y rapportant
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
B62K 23/00 - Partie initiale des commandes actionnée par le conducteur et spécialement adaptée aux cycles, p. ex. leviers, poignées
B62K 23/02 - Partie initiale des commandes actionnée par le conducteur et spécialement adaptée aux cycles, p. ex. leviers, poignées actionnée à la main
H01H 13/18 - Organes d'actionnement, p. ex. bouton-poussoir adaptés pour être actionnés dans une position limite ou autre position prédéterminée dans le trajet d'un corps, le mouvement relatif de l'interrupteur et du corps ayant principalement un autre but que d'actionner l'interrupteur, p. ex. interrupteur de porte, interrupteur de fin de course, interrupteur de niveau d'étage d'un ascenseur
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes an air spring including an air spring body and a piston in the air spring body. The piston divides the air spring body into a first chamber and a second chamber. The air spring also includes a shaft extending into the air spring body. The shaft extends through the piston. The piston is slidable along the shaft. The air spring further includes a spring to bias the piston in a first direction relative to the shaft.
B62K 25/08 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec fourche télescopique, p. ex. comportant des bras basculants auxiliaires pour roue avant
F16F 9/02 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement utilisant un gaz uniquement
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and a piston in the upper tube. The piston divides the upper tube into first chamber and second chambers. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid. The height adjustable seat post also includes a valve including a fixed member and a rotatable member forming a face seal between a first face of the fixed member and a second face of the rotatable member. The fixed member has a fluid flow passageway. The rotatable member is rotatable relative to the fixed member between a closed position in which the rotatable member blocks the fluid flow passageway to prevent fluid flow between the first and second chambers and an open position to enable fluid flow through the fluid flow passageway and between the first and second chambers.
A bicycle trainer includes a frame having a pair of laterally spaced axle supports configured to support a rear wheel axle of a bicycle. The axle supports define a laterally extending first axis. A drive wheel is rotatably supported by the frame, wherein the drive wheel is rotatable about a second axis parallel to, and radially spaced from, the first axis. A resistance unit is supported by the frame and operably coupled to the drive wheel. A bicycle trainer system includes a bicycle having a rear wheel axle removably supported by the axle supports. A method of using the trainer is also provided.
A control device for a hydraulic brake for a bicycle includes a reservoir for hydraulic fluid. The reservoir has a variable volume. The control device also includes a reservoir cover at least partially defining the reservoir, and a support that is attachable to a handlebar of the bicycle via an inner annular surface of the support. A handlebar proximity zone is radially outer relative to the inner annular surface of the support and is within two centimeters of the inner annular surface of the support. At least part of the reservoir cover is within the handlebar proximity zone.
B62L 3/02 - Mécanismes de mise en action des freinsLeurs aménagements à commande par levier à main
F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit
An e-bike interface is a hybrid wired/wireless e-bike control system that integrates wireless bicycle components into operation of an e-bike. The e-bike interface provides a frame-mounted control and display that is wired to, for example, an assist motor and a battery, and provides a wireless communication bridge between wireless bicycle components and corresponding wireless controls located on a handlebar.
B62M 6/50 - Dispositifs de commande ou d'actionnement s'y rapportant caractérisés par des détecteurs ou des capteurs, ou leur disposition
B62J 1/08 - Armatures des sellesAssemblages entre l'armature de selle et la tige de siègeTiges de sièges
B62J 43/13 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour la propulsion sur les cycles propulsés par le conducteur avec propulsion électrique supplémentaire
B62J 43/30 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour fournir une alimentation au matériel autre que pour la propulsion
B62J 45/20 - Calculateurs pour cycles en tant qu’accessoires de cycle
B62J 50/21 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager
B62J 50/22 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager électroniques, p. ex. écrans
B62K 11/14 - Structure du guidon ou aménagements sur celui-ci des commandes spécialement adaptées à ce guidon
B62K 25/04 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche
B62M 9/04 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable
B62M 25/00 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles
G06F 3/02 - Dispositions d'entrée utilisant des interrupteurs actionnés manuellement, p. ex. des claviers ou des cadrans
A rim for a bicycle wheel includes a radially inner portion disposed along an inner circumference of the rim, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend radially outward from the radially inner portion. The rim also includes a radially outer tire engaging portion disposed along an outer circumference of the rim. The radially outer tire engaging portion extends from the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively. The rim also includes an opening through the radially inner portion at a first circumferential position along the inner circumference. An air valve of the bicycle wheel is positionable through the opening. The rim also includes a receptacle for a sensor device within the radially inner portion at a second circumferential position along the inner circumference. The second circumferential position is different than the first circumferential position.
A wheel unit for a pedelec includes a hub and a rim connected via spokes which rotate about a rotational axis, a brake disc non-rotatably connected to the hub via a fastening device, and a sensor ring. The fastening device includes a mounting element non-rotatably arranged on the hub, and a clamping nut fastenable to the hub or to the mounting element via a screw connection. The brake disc is interlockingly connected to the mounting element in a direction of rotation. The brake disc is clampingly attached via the clamping nut in the direction of the rotational axis between the hub or the mounting element and the clamping nut. The sensor ring is connected rotationally fixed to the hub and is fixed to the clamping nut. The sensor ring is fastenable together with the clamping nut to the hub or to the mounting element via the screw connection.
An embodiment of the invention provides an electromechanical rear derailleur for a bicycle including a base member that is configured to be coupled to a frame member of a bicycle. The derailleur includes a movable member and a link mechanism that movably couples the movable member to the base member. A motor is positioned at the movable member to move the movable member.
B62M 9/132 - Dérailleurs avant à actionnement électrique ou fluidiqueDérailleurs avant leurs commandes
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
F16H 1/16 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif sans engrenages à mouvement orbital comportant uniquement deux organes engrenés dont les axes ne sont pas parallèles comportant une vis sans fin et une roue à vis sans fin
An electromechanical rear derailleur is provided for a bicycle, including a base member for attachment to the bicycle. A movable member has a cage assembly attached thereto. A linkage is provided that couples the movable member to the base member and operative to enable movement of the movable member relative to the base member in a direction substantially parallel to the mounting axis. A power source powers an motor module connected thereto to move the movable member and elements thereon.
B62M 9/1248 - Mécanismes de déplacement latéral caractérisés par l'emploi de moyens de sollicitation, p. ex. ressortsMécanismes de déplacement latéral leurs aménagements
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
A bicycle control system includes a housing, a brake lever moveably connected to the housing between an at-rest position and a brake engaging position, and a shift lever moveably connected to the brake lever between an at-rest position and a shift actuating position. An electrical switch is disposed on one of the brake lever or the shift lever. An adjustable shift actuator is moveably coupled to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever. The shift actuator is configured to actuate the electrical switch when the shift lever is moved to the shift actuating position. The shift actuator is adjustably moveable relative to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever so as to adjust the distance between the at-rest position and the shift actuating position.
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
B62L 3/02 - Mécanismes de mise en action des freinsLeurs aménagements à commande par levier à main
B62M 25/04 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission mécanique, p. ex. par câbles, leviers actionnés à la main
24.
AUTOMATIC BICYCLE SYSTEM AND USER PROFILE IDENTIFICATION
A controller device usable with a bicycle includes a communication interface configured to receive component data from another controller device of the bicycle. The communication interface is configured to receive auxiliary data from outside the bicycle. The controller device includes a processor in communication with the communication interface. The processor being is configured to determine a location of the bicycle based on the auxiliary data, compare the received component data to a plurality of predetermined component datasets for a plurality of bicycles, respectively, and identify at least one bicycle of the plurality of bicycles based on the comparison and the determined location of the bicycle. The at least one bicycle includes the bicycle. The controller device includes a display in communication with the processor. The display is configured to display a representation for each bicycle of the at least one identified bicycle.
B62J 50/22 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager électroniques, p. ex. écrans
B62J 50/25 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations à d’autres usagers de la route, p. ex. poteaux ou drapeaux
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
A brake caliper includes a caliper housing having a first cavity. A piston is reciprocally moveable in the cavity. The piston is configured with a non-circular outer periphery defining a cross-sectional area orthogonal to the first axis. A portion of the outer periphery may be defined by a linear portion. The outer periphery may be disposed within an outer periphery of a brake pad coupled to the piston when the outer periphery of the piston is superimposed on a cross-sectional area of the brake pad.
F16D 65/18 - Mécanismes d'actionnement pour freinsMoyens pour amorcer l'opération de freinage à une position prédéterminée disposés dans, ou sur le frein adaptés pour rapprocher les organes par traction
A computer-based method is provided for monitoring bicycle range. The method includes retrieving powered bicycle range data and defining a remaining powered bicycle range at least partially based on the powered bicycle range data. The method then determines or acquires distance to destination data and defines a remaining distance to a destination at least partially based on the distance to destination data. The method then compares the powered bicycle range data or the remaining powered bicycle range to the distance to destination data or the remaining distance to the destination and generates a visualization comparing the powered bicycle range data to the distance to destination data. Also provided is a system for implementing the methods described.
B60L 3/12 - Enregistrement des paramètres de fonctionnement
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B62J 50/22 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager électroniques, p. ex. écrans
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and defining an interior space, and a damper in the interior space. The damper includes a damper body defining a chamber, a damper member in the chamber, and a shaft coupled to the damper member. The example suspension component also includes an isolator coupling the shaft to a bottom end of the second tube, the isolator including an elastomeric member to absorb vibrations.
B62K 25/08 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec fourche télescopique, p. ex. comportant des bras basculants auxiliaires pour roue avant
B62K 25/02 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage rigide des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche, p. ex. réglable
B62K 25/04 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche
F16F 13/06 - Ensembles comportant des ressorts du type non à fluide ainsi que des amortisseurs de vibrations, des amortisseurs de chocs ou des ressorts à fluide comprenant à la fois un ressort en matière plastique et un amortisseur, p. ex. un amortisseur de friction l'amortisseur étant un amortisseur à fluide, p. ex. le ressort en matière plastique ne faisant pas partie de la paroi de la chambre à fluide de l'amortisseur
F16F 13/08 - Ensembles comportant des ressorts du type non à fluide ainsi que des amortisseurs de vibrations, des amortisseurs de chocs ou des ressorts à fluide comprenant à la fois un ressort en matière plastique et un amortisseur, p. ex. un amortisseur de friction l'amortisseur étant un amortisseur à fluide, p. ex. le ressort en matière plastique ne faisant pas partie de la paroi de la chambre à fluide de l'amortisseur le ressort en matière plastique formant au moins une partie de la paroi de la chambre à fluide de l'amortisseur
A rear derailleur includes a base member mountable to a bicycle frame, a movable member movably coupled to the base member, and a pivot member rotatably coupled to the movable member. The rear derailleur also includes a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member via the pivot member. The rear derailleur includes a damper device disposed within the movable member. The damper device is operable to apply a damping force to the chain guide assembly when the chain guide assembly rotates. The damper device includes a friction member having a friction surface. A first portion of the friction surface is in frictional engagement with the pivot member, and a second portion of the friction surface is in frictional engagement with the movable member. The friction device is disposed within the movable member at a distance relative to the biasing device in an axial direction along the pivot member.
A bicycle front shifting system includes operable to transmit a wireless signal, a crank assembly with two crank arms and a pedal on each of the two crank arms. The crank assembly is rotatable about a rotation axis. A front shift unit is coupled to the crank assembly and is rotatable about the rotation axis. The front shift unit includes a chain ring component with a big chain ring and a small chain ring. The small chain ring has a small diameter and the big chain ring has a big diameter that is larger than the small diameter. A shift mechanism is coupled to and rotatable with the chain ring component about the rotation axis. The shift mechanism is configured to receive the wireless signal from the shifter and to shift a chain between the big chain ring and the small chain ring according to the wireless signal.
B62M 9/1346 - Mécanismes de déplacement latéral limitant ou positionnant le mouvement utilisant des cames ou des lames
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire comportant des roues de dimensions différentes engagées sélectivement par la chaîne, la courroie ou l'organe similaire
B62M 9/14 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire comportant des roues de dimensions différentes engagées sélectivement par la chaîne, la courroie ou l'organe similaire les roues étant déplaçables latéralement
A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.
An electronic component for a bicycle includes a processor configured to receive data from a sensor, determine a first speed and a second speed of the bicycle based on a subset of the received data, and determine an acceleration of the bicycle based on the determined first speed and the determined second speed of the bicycle. The processor is further configured to compare the determined acceleration of the bicycle to a predetermined threshold acceleration, and control the bicycle based on the comparison.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
GPS navigation devices; biking GPS navigation devices featuring a GPS receiver; cycling computers; bicycle meters in the nature of electric sensors for measuring output power of rider; bicycle accessories, namely, bicycle speedometers; electric sensors for bicycles that measure pedaling power of riders; electric sensors for bicycles, namely cadence sensors; downloadable maps for biking navigation apparatuses; downloadable operating system software for cycling computers and biking navigation apparatuses in the nature of mobile computers; downloadable mobile software applications for accessing and viewing GPS information, GPS-related navigation information, route information, and route recommendations that are available via the Internet and wireless networks; downloadable mobile application for the collection, compilation, processing, transmission and dissemination of global positioning system (GPS) data used to navigate and determine routes of travel; downloadable interactive software for creating and sharing route maps with information about distances, scenery, weather, roadways, and local geographic features; downloadable software for communicating with, and engaging in social networking with, other users of the same software; downloadable mobile operating system software for cycling computers; bicycle accessories, namely mounting brackets for cycling computers
A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.
A bicycle trainer having a device for direct measurement of torque through a stator of a generator style resistance unit of a bicycle trainer is provided. The direct measurement may be accomplished through the disposition of strain gauges on a device positioned at the intersection of a stator and rigid frame attachment of the generator style resistance unit. The strain gauges may be disposed on radially extending spokes of the stator, or a carrier therefore.
A bicycle component includes a composite laminate. The composite laminate includes a hollow container made of a first polymer-based material, a layer of a second polymer-based material disposed on the hollow container, and a layer of a composite material disposed on the layer of the second polymer-based material. The bicycle component also includes a water soluble core material disposed within hollow container. The water soluble core material is dissolvable and removable from the composite laminate after lamination of the composite laminate
B29C 33/52 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires comportant des moyens ou conçus spécialement pour faciliter le démoulage d'objets, p. ex. des objets à contre-dépouille solubles ou fusibles
B29C 33/38 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires caractérisés par la matière ou le procédé de fabrication
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
B62M 3/00 - Structure des manivelles actionnées à la main ou au pied
36.
POWER ON PAIRING FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF A BICYCLE
An electronic component for a bicycle includes a communication interface and a processor in communication with the communication interface. The processor is configured to identify a first power on time. The first power on time identifies a time at which the electronic component was powered on by a power source of the bicycle. The processor is configured to listen for one or more messages after the electronic component is powered on and receive, via the communication interface, a message of the one or more messages. The received message is from another electronic component of the bicycle and identifies a second power on time. The second power on time is for the other electronic component. The processor is configured to compare the second power on time to the first power on time and initiate, based on the comparison, pairing of the other electronic component with the electronic component.
H04W 76/11 - Attribution ou utilisation d'identifiants de connexion
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
A seat post assembly includes a first tube moveable along an axis between a first position and a second position and a second tube telescopically moveable along the axis relative to the first tube between a retracted position and an extended position. A positioning assembly configured to adjustably position the second tube relative to the first tube. An electric actuator is adapted to be automatically electrically connected to a power source when the first tube is moved from the first position to the second position, and automatically electrically disconnected from the power source when the first tube is moved from the second position to the first position. The electric actuator is movable to actuate the positioning assembly in response to an electrical current adapted to be transmitted from the power source when the first tube is in the first position to adjustably position the second tube relative to the first tube.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post also includes a shaft coupled to the lower tube and extending into the upper tube a piston assembly coupled to the shaft and disposed in the upper tube. The piston assembly includes a piston dividing the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid. The piston assembly includes a valve operable between a closed state in which the fluid is blocked from flowing between the first and second chambers and an open state to enable the fluid to flow between the first and second chambers. The height adjustable seat post also includes a solenoid to control the valve.
A control device includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion of the housing has an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The control device includes a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a hollow fluid cylinder. The control device also includes a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. At least part of the piston assembly is disposed within the master cylinder portion. The master cylinder portion is angled relative to the outward facing side of the base portion of the housing, such that the first end of the fluid cylinder is closer to the outward facing side than the second end of the fluid cylinder is relative to the outward facing side.
B62L 3/02 - Mécanismes de mise en action des freinsLeurs aménagements à commande par levier à main
B60T 11/236 - Dispositions pour l'étanchéité du piston
B62J 43/20 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles caractérisés par le montage
B62J 43/30 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour fournir une alimentation au matériel autre que pour la propulsion
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) GPS navigation devices; biking GPS navigation devices featuring a GPS receiver; cycling computers; bicycle meters in the nature of electric sensors for measuring output power of rider; bicycle accessories, namely, bicycle speedometers; electric sensors for bicycles that measure pedaling power of riders; electric sensors for bicycles, namely cadence sensors; downloadable maps for biking navigation apparatuses; downloadable operating system software for cycling computers and biking navigation apparatuses in the nature of mobile computers; downloadable mobile software applications for accessing and viewing GPS information, GPS-related navigation information, route information, and route recommendations that are available via the Internet and wireless networks; downloadable mobile application for the collection, compilation, processing, transmission and dissemination of global positioning system (GPS) data used to navigate and determine routes of travel; downloadable interactive software for creating and sharing route maps with information about distances, scenery, weather, roadways, and local geographic features; downloadable software for communicating with, and engaging in social networking with, other users of the same software; downloadable mobile operating system software for cycling computers; bicycle accessories, namely mounting brackets for cycling computers.
Example front forks for bicycles are described herein. An example front fork includes a crown having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side. The crown defines an opening between the top side and the bottom side. The front fork includes a first leg and a second leg coupled to and extending from the bottom side of the crown. The front fork also includes a steerer tube disposed in the opening of the crown and extending from the top side of the crown. The steerer tube and the crown coupled by a weld at or near the bottom side of the crown.
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a spring and a damper configured in a telescoping arrangement. The shock absorber has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end has an eyelet. The example suspension component also includes a shock end mount coupled to the first end of the shock absorber. The shock end mount includes a frame bracket. The frame bracket includes a first frame attachment portion to be coupled to a frame of the bicycle. The eyelet on the second end of the shock absorber defines a second frame attachment portion to be coupled to the frame of the bicycle. The shock end mount includes an elastomeric member to enable relative movement between the shock absorber and the first frame attachment portion. The elastomeric member is disposed outside of a region between the first frame attachment portion and the second frame attachment portion.
B62K 25/28 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot
B62K 25/20 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec bras basculant pivotant sur chaque jambe de fourche avec bras unique sur chaque jambe de fourche pour roue arrière
B62K 25/30 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot pivotant sur l'axe du pédalier
F16F 9/32 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement Parties constitutives
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and defining an interior space, and a damper in the interior space. The damper includes a damper body defining a chamber, a damper member in the chamber, and a shaft coupled to the damper member. The example suspension component also includes an isolator coupling the shaft to a bottom end of the second tube, the isolator including an elastomeric member to absorb vibrations.
B62K 25/08 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec fourche télescopique, p. ex. comportant des bras basculants auxiliaires pour roue avant
B62K 25/02 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage rigide des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche, p. ex. réglable
A bicycle component includes a platform having a mounting arrangement adapted to be mounted to a bicycle. A solar cell array is arranged on the platform. A battery charging unit also is arranged on the platform and is operatively connected to the solar cell array.
H02J 7/35 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon avec des cellules sensibles à la lumière
B62J 43/30 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour fournir une alimentation au matériel autre que pour la propulsion
An energy storage device for a bicycle includes a housing, a plurality of battery cells, a battery management system, and a charge controller disposed in the housing, a battery contact connection and a charge port, separate and spaced apart from the battery contact connection. The charge port may include a DC charge port and a USB C charge port. A bicycle including an energy storage device, and a method of charging an energy storage device are also provided.
B62J 43/13 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour la propulsion sur les cycles propulsés par le conducteur avec propulsion électrique supplémentaire
B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
A controller device for a bicycle includes a communication interface configured to receive a signal from another controller device. The controller device also includes a sensor including an ultra-wideband radio. In response to the received signal, the sensor is configured to determine a distance between the controller device and the other controller device using the ultra-wideband radio. The controller device also includes a processor in communication with the sensor. The processor is configured to initiate an action of the controller device or an electronic device in communication with the controller device based on the determined distance.
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
B62J 45/41 - Agencements de capteursLeur montage caractérisés par le type de capteur
B62J 50/22 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager électroniques, p. ex. écrans
B62M 6/50 - Dispositifs de commande ou d'actionnement s'y rapportant caractérisés par des détecteurs ou des capteurs, ou leur disposition
B62M 9/122 - Dérailleurs arrière à actionnement électrique ou fluidiqueDérailleurs arrière leurs commandes
G01S 13/02 - Systèmes utilisant la réflexion d'ondes radio, p. ex. systèmes du type radar primaireSystèmes analogues
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
A chainring assembly includes a chainring carrier adapted to be coupled to a crank arm. The chainring carrier is rotatable about a rotation axis and includes an outer periphery having carrier threads. A chainring structure includes an inner periphery having chainring threads and an outer periphery comprising a plurality of teeth. The inner periphery of the chainring structure is threadably engaged with the outer periphery of the chainring carrier. In one embodiment, a power meter device includes a body having a torque input section and a torque output section, with the torque output section including an outer periphery having threads adapted to be coupled to a chainring structure.
B62M 1/36 - Propulsion par le conducteur des véhicules à roues avec vilebrequins rotatifs, p. ex. manivelles de pédalier
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire comportant des roues de dimensions différentes engagées sélectivement par la chaîne, la courroie ou l'organe similaire
Bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example damper for a bicycle suspension component includes a damper body defining a chamber and a damper member disposed in the chamber. The damper member includes a piston having a first compression port and a bypass compression port. The damper member includes a first valve to control fluid flow through the first compression port and a second valve to control fluid flow through the bypass compression port. During a first portion of travel of the damper member during a compression stroke, the second valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the bypass compression port from a first chamber to a second chamber, and during a second portion of travel of the damper member during the compression stroke, the first valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the first compression port from the first chamber to the second chamber.
B62K 25/28 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot
F16F 9/06 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement utilisant à la fois un gaz et un liquide
Bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example damper for a bicycle suspension component includes a damper body defining a chamber and a damper member disposed in the chamber. The damper member includes a piston having a first compression port and a bypass compression port. The damper member includes a first valve to control fluid flow through the first compression port and a second valve to control fluid flow through the bypass compression port. During a first portion of travel of the damper member during a compression stroke, the second valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the bypass compression port from a first chamber to a second chamber, and during a second portion of travel of the damper member during the compression stroke, the first valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the first compression port from the first chamber to the second chamber.
F16F 9/06 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement utilisant à la fois un gaz et un liquide
F16F 9/348 - Passages d'étranglement en forme de disques annulaires opérant dans des directions opposées
An electronic component for a bicycle includes a processor configured to receive first data from a first sensor configured to sense at least one sensed element disposed about a bicycle wheel as the sensed element rotates through a proximal region of the first sensor. The processor is further configured to receive second data from a second sensor. The second data is different than the first data. The processor is configured to determine a first speed based on a subset of the received first data when the sensed element is within the proximal region of the first sensor, and determine a second speed based on a subset of the received second data and the first speed when the sensed element is not within the proximal region of the first sensor.
An electric bicycle drive unit mounting arrangement for attaching an electric drive unit at a drive receptacle of a bicycle frame is provided. The bicycle frame has a fixed bearing fastening frame leg and a parallel loose bearing frame leg. A drive unit housing has a fixed bearing housing flange and a parallel loose bearing housing flange. The fixed bearing housing flange is frictionally attached directly against the fixed bearing frame leg. A loose bearing fastening element attaches the loose bearing housing flange to the loose bearing frame leg. The loose bearing fastening element is a loose bearing threaded bolt having a cylindrical bolt head seated in a loose bearing cylinder bore of the loose bearing frame leg without radial play, and has a threaded portion with an external thread screwed in a corresponding internal thread to the loose bearing frame leg or to one of the housing flanges.
A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
A method for identifying a completed lap at a device is disclosed. An example method includes retrieving or defining lap initiation data that can include an initiation location and an initiation orientation. The method also includes retrieving or defining a location variance threshold for the initiation location and an orientation variance threshold for the initiation orientation. The method further includes determining, by a position determining module of the device, a first location of the device associated with a first time. The method also includes determining, by an orientation determining module of the device, a first orientation of the device associated with the first time. The method also includes identifying a lap as completed upon determining that the first location of the device is within the location variance threshold of the initiation location and that the first orientation of the device is within the orientation variance threshold of the initiation orientation.
A control device for a hydraulic brake for a bicycle includes a reservoir for hydraulic fluid. The reservoir has a variable volume. The control device also includes a reservoir cover at least partially defining the reservoir, and a support that is attachable to a handlebar of the bicycle via an inner annular surface of the support. A handlebar proximity zone is radially outer relative to the inner annular surface of the support and is within two centimeters of the inner annular surface of the support. At least part of the reservoir cover is within the handlebar proximity zone.
B62L 3/02 - Mécanismes de mise en action des freinsLeurs aménagements à commande par levier à main
F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit
Example bicycle suspension components and analysis devices are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement having an interior space, a spring system including a pneumatic chamber containing a mass of a gas forming a pneumatic spring configured to resist compression of the telescopic arrangement, and a suspension component analysis (SCA) device. The SCA device may include a pressure sensor to detect a pressure of the gas in the pneumatic chamber and provide a signal indicative of the detected pressure and circuitry configured to receive the signal. The circuitry and the pressure sensor are at least partially disposed in the interior space.
B62J 45/41 - Agencements de capteursLeur montage caractérisés par le type de capteur
B62K 25/02 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage rigide des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche, p. ex. réglable
B62K 25/08 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec fourche télescopique, p. ex. comportant des bras basculants auxiliaires pour roue avant
B62K 25/28 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot
B62K 25/30 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot pivotant sur l'axe du pédalier
F16F 9/02 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement utilisant un gaz uniquement
F16F 9/32 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement Parties constitutives
A seat post assembly for a bicycle has a first tube with a first distal end and a second tube with a second distal end. The first and second tubes are movable relative to one another to establish a distance between the first and second distal ends. A first pressure chamber has a loaded pressure proportional to a load applied along the tube axis. A second pressure chamber has a second pressure not proportional to the load. A flow path connects the first and second pressure chambers. A valve is disposed along the flow path and is configured to move between a closed position closing the flow path and an open position opening the flow path between the first and second pressure chambers. An isolator of the valve is configured to nullify any resultant force produced by the loaded pressure of the first pressure chamber acting on the isolator.
B62J 1/08 - Armatures des sellesAssemblages entre l'armature de selle et la tige de siègeTiges de sièges
B62J 43/23 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles caractérisés par le montage démontées lors de la recharge
B62J 43/30 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour fournir une alimentation au matériel autre que pour la propulsion
B62K 19/36 - Parties du cadre profilées pour recevoir d'autres parties ou accessoires du cycle pour la fixation des supports de selle, p. ex. de manière réglable durant la marche
65.
Bicycle suspension components and electronic control devices
Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.
Online retail store services featuring clothing, bags,
souvenir items being water bottles, coffee cups and printed
posters, pet accessories being pet leashes and pet collars,
and bicycle repair tools.
An electric bicycle drive unit mounting arrangement (50) by which a mid-motor electric drive unit (30) is floatingly attached to a drive receptacle (21) of a bicycle frame (20), wherein the drive receptacle (21) comprises two mutually parallel frame-fixed and vertical frame flanges (211, 212), wherein a drive unit housing (34) comprises two parallel and vertical housing flanges (41, 42), wherein one housing flange (41) is attached to one frame flange (211) and the other housing flange (42) is attached to the other frame flange (212), defining a flange pairing, respectively, and wherein both flange pairings comprise respectively at least one rubber mount (80) by means of which the frame flange (211, 212) is connected to the associated housing flange (41, 42) in a floating and rubber-elastic manner, so that the housing flanges (41, 42) do not bear directly against the corresponding frame flanges (211, 212) in each case, but are spaced apart from the corresponding frame flanges (211, 212) by a spacing gap (58) with a gap dimension X of at least 0.3 mm.
A bicycle derailleur includes a base member mountable to a bicycle frame and a cage assembly moveably coupled to the base member. One or both of a motor and/or electrical generator system may be coupled to and moveable with the cage assembly. The motor is operable to move the cage assembly. The electrical generator system includes a generator and a generator drive system.
B62M 9/1242 - Mécanismes de déplacement latéral caractérisés par les mécanismes de tringlerie
B62M 9/1248 - Mécanismes de déplacement latéral caractérisés par l'emploi de moyens de sollicitation, p. ex. ressortsMécanismes de déplacement latéral leurs aménagements
Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a reinforced synthetic product with a curved geometry, which includes forming a fabric made of at least one filament bundle including a reinforcing fiber material and at least one thermoplastic filament woven with the filament bundle; and combining a heat-formable material with the fabric to form a bendable fabric preform sheet. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing a reinforced synthetic product with a curved geometry, which includes positioning the bendable fabric preform sheet into a mold with a curved geometry to form a bended fabric preform sheet; and molding the bended fabric preform sheet by heating to form a cured product.
B29C 43/00 - Moulage par pressage, c.-à-d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à moulerAppareils à cet effet
B29C 43/02 - Moulage par pressage, c.-à-d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à moulerAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés
(1) Online retail store services featuring clothing, bags, souvenir items being water bottles, coffee cups and printed posters, pet accessories being pet leashes and pet collars, and bicycle repair tools.
A wireless control system for a bicycle may include a base part attachable to a bicycle and a movable part. The control system may also include an electric motor disposed on the electromechanical component and a control unit disposed on the electromechanical component for operating the electric motor to operate the electromechanical component, the control unit including a wireless receiver. The control system includes a wake sensor connected to the control unit, the wake sensor configured to communicate a wake signal to the control unit.
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
B62K 23/02 - Partie initiale des commandes actionnée par le conducteur et spécialement adaptée aux cycles, p. ex. leviers, poignées actionnée à la main
B62M 9/122 - Dérailleurs arrière à actionnement électrique ou fluidiqueDérailleurs arrière leurs commandes
B62M 9/132 - Dérailleurs avant à actionnement électrique ou fluidiqueDérailleurs avant leurs commandes
B62J 43/13 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour la propulsion sur les cycles propulsés par le conducteur avec propulsion électrique supplémentaire
B62J 43/30 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour fournir une alimentation au matériel autre que pour la propulsion
B62J 45/20 - Calculateurs pour cycles en tant qu’accessoires de cycle
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a spring and a damper configured in a telescoping arrangement. The shock absorber has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end has an eyelet. The example suspension component also includes a shock end mount coupled to the first end of the shock absorber. The shock end mount includes a frame bracket. The frame bracket includes a first frame attachment portion to be coupled to a frame of the bicycle. The eyelet on the second end of the shock absorber defines a second frame attachment portion to be coupled to the frame of the bicycle. The shock end mount includes an elastomeric member to enable relative movement between the shock absorber and the first frame attachment portion. The elastomeric member is disposed outside of a region between the first frame attachment portion and the second frame attachment portion.
B62K 25/28 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot
B62K 25/20 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec bras basculant pivotant sur chaque jambe de fourche avec bras unique sur chaque jambe de fourche pour roue arrière
F16F 9/32 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement Parties constitutives
B62K 25/30 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec support de chaînes à pivot pivotant sur l'axe du pédalier
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. The first tube is movable relative to the second tube to establish a distance between the first distal end and the second distal end. The distance is at a maximum distance when the first tube is in a first position relative to the second tube. The seat post assembly includes a seal disposed within the second tube and connected to the first tube or the second tube. The seat post assembly includes a piston coupled to the seal when the first tube is in the first position. A position of the seal relative to the second distal end is adjustable, such that the first position of the first tube relative to the second tube is adjustable via the coupling between the piston and the seal.
The invention relates to a pedelec comprising: an electrical drive unit (30) for driving at least one wheel (22) of the pedelec (10); a battery (34) for supplying the drive unit (30) with electrical drive energy; a torque sensor (47) for detecting a rider torque introduced by a rider into a foot pedal shaft (32); and a pedelec control (50) having a motor control module (52), which controls the assistance output of the drive unit (30) on the basis of the rider torque detected by the torque sensor (47); and a calibration module (54) for calibrating the torque sensor (47), which is designed such that a calibration process begins when: the driven wheel (22) is at a standstill; the foot pedal shaft (32) is at a standstill; and an average deviation (Ao, Au), based on an average value (M), of the torque signal (T) of the torque sensor (47) is below a predefined maximum value (Mo, Mu) over a predefined time period (t).
A control device includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion of the housing has an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The control device includes a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a hollow fluid cylinder. The control device also includes a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. At least part of the piston assembly is disposed within the master cylinder portion. The master cylinder portion is angled relative to the outward facing side of the base portion of the housing, such that the first end of the fluid cylinder is closer to the outward facing side than the second end of the fluid cylinder is relative to the outward facing side.
B62L 3/02 - Mécanismes de mise en action des freinsLeurs aménagements à commande par levier à main
B60T 11/236 - Dispositions pour l'étanchéité du piston
B62J 43/20 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles caractérisés par le montage
B62J 43/30 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour fournir une alimentation au matériel autre que pour la propulsion
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
Front forks for bicycles are described herein. An example front fork includes an upper fork including a first leg and a second leg, a lower fork including a third leg disposed along the first leg and a fourth leg disposed along the second leg, a first set of links rotatably coupled between the first leg and the third leg, and a second set of links rotatably coupled between the second leg and the fourth leg. The first and second sets of links enable the lower fork to swing relative to the upper fork. The front fork also includes a steerer tube coupled to the front fork and a spring in the steerer tube. The spring is configured to bias the lower fork away from the steer tube.
B62K 25/18 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche avec bras basculant pivotant sur chaque jambe de fourche avec bras unique sur chaque jambe de fourche pour roue avant le bras pivotant entre ses extrémités
80.
ROUTE BASED FEATURE IMPLEMENTATIONS WITHOUT DEFINED ROUTE OR DESTINATION
A computer-based method is provided for providing analytical features at a navigation device. The method includes determining, by a position determining module of the navigation device, a first location of the navigation device associated with a first time. The method then proceeds to determine a second location of the navigation device associated with a second time and associates the first and second locations with coordinates on a first graph edge of a map, determines a travel direction based on a sequence of the locations, and determines a current location of the navigation device. An inferred path defining a travel path is then based on coordinates associated with the first and second locations, the travel direction, and the current location, and mapping data associated with the likely travel path is analyzed to identify a characteristic of interest of the likely travel path.
A control device mountable to a handlebar of a bicycle includes a housing, a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a fluid cylinder. The fluid cylinder has a first end and a second end opposite the first end with a cylindrical wall therebetween. An opening extends through the master cylinder portion, from the first end to the second end. The control device also includes a plug removably connected to the master cylinder portion via the opening at the first end of the fluid cylinder, and a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. The housing is made of a first material, and the master cylinder portion is made of a second material. The second material is different than the first material.
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
Flat mount brake calipers for bicycles are described herein. An example flat mount brake caliper includes a caliper body defining a first piston cylinder and a second piston cylinder. The caliper body has a flat mount surface with a first threaded bore and a second threaded bore extending into the flat mount surface. The first and second threaded bores are configured to receive threaded fasteners to couple the caliper body to a frame of the bicycle. The first and second piston cylinders are arranged such that projections of the first and second threaded bores do not intersect the first or second piston cylinders. The flat mount brake caliper also includes a brake pad and first and second pistons disposed in the respective first and second piston cylinders to move the brake pad relative to the caliper body.
B62L 1/02 - FreinsLeurs aménagements dans lesquels les organes de freinage attaquent les roues
B62L 3/02 - Mécanismes de mise en action des freinsLeurs aménagements à commande par levier à main
F16D 55/228 - Freins à surfaces de freinage substantiellement radiales pressées l'une contre l'autre dans une direction axiale, p. ex. freins à disques avec disques ou patins déplaçables selon l'axe pressés contre des organes en rotation situés dans l'axe par serrage entre des organes mobiles de freinage, p. ex. des disques ou des patins de freins mobiles avec un organe d'actionnement séparé pour chaque face
F16D 65/00 - Éléments constitutifs ou détails des freins
F16D 65/18 - Mécanismes d'actionnement pour freinsMoyens pour amorcer l'opération de freinage à une position prédéterminée disposés dans, ou sur le frein adaptés pour rapprocher les organes par traction
F16D 55/00 - Freins à surfaces de freinage substantiellement radiales pressées l'une contre l'autre dans une direction axiale, p. ex. freins à disques
F16D 121/04 - Pression de fluide agissant sur un actionneur du type piston, p. ex. pour pression de liquide
An embodiment of the invention provides an electromechanical rear derailleur for a bicycle including a base member that is configured to be coupled to a frame member of a bicycle. The derailleur includes a movable member and a link mechanism that movably couples the movable member to the base member. A motor is positioned at the movable member to move the movable member.
B62M 9/132 - Dérailleurs avant à actionnement électrique ou fluidiqueDérailleurs avant leurs commandes
B62M 25/08 - Commandes pour mécanismes de changement de vitesses spécialement adaptées aux cycles avec systèmes de transmission électrique ou par fluide
F16H 1/16 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif sans engrenages à mouvement orbital comportant uniquement deux organes engrenés dont les axes ne sont pas parallèles comportant une vis sans fin et une roue à vis sans fin
A seat post assembly includes a seat post that is electrically adjustable in height. The adjustability may be based on one or more pressures sensed by one or more sensors within the seat post assembly, respectively. The disclosed seat post assembly includes an electronics module. The electronics module may be carried under the seat or saddle and may include a pressure sensor or pressure sensor circuitry.
B62J 1/08 - Armatures des sellesAssemblages entre l'armature de selle et la tige de siègeTiges de sièges
B62J 1/06 - Selles pouvant se déplacer par translation de haut en bas
B62K 19/36 - Parties du cadre profilées pour recevoir d'autres parties ou accessoires du cycle pour la fixation des supports de selle, p. ex. de manière réglable durant la marche
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
85.
Mounting interfaces, devices therewith, accessories therefor, and methods of manufacture and use thereof
Generally, this disclosure enables various mounting interfaces, devices therewith, accessories therefor, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In particular, these mounting interfaces include a latch configured to engage with a detent of an accessory (e.g., a smartphone, a dedicated navigation device, a storage container, a drinking bottle) in order to (a) allow the accessory to be easily mounted thereon and unmounted therefrom and (b) hold the accessory sufficiently securely when the accessory is mounted thereon.
B62J 9/21 - Contenants spécialement adaptés aux cycles, p. ex. paniers ou sacoches fixés au cycle en tant qu’accessoires au-dessus ou le long de la roue avant, p. ex. sur le guidon
B62J 9/02 - Paniers, sacoches ou autres contenants spécialement adaptés pour être fixés à des cycles pour outils ou pièces de rechange
B62J 50/22 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager électroniques, p. ex. écrans
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
F16M 11/04 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc
B62J 50/21 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager
86.
MOTOR AS A SOUND GENERATING DEVICE FOR USER NOTIFICATION ON A BICYCLE
A motorized component for a bicycle includes a motor, a power source configured to generate current for the motor, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify a state of the bicycle and, based on the identified state of the bicycle, generate an audio notification. The generation of the audio notification includes control of the current from the power source to the motor, such that a periodic current with a frequency between 20 Hz and 20 kHz is applied to the motor.
B62J 50/22 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager électroniques, p. ex. écrans
B62J 45/20 - Calculateurs pour cycles en tant qu’accessoires de cycle
B62J 3/14 - Dispositifs électriques indiquant le fonctionnement d'autres dispositifs, p. ex. avertisseurs acoustiques indiquant que les lumières sont allumées
87.
MOUNTING INTERFACES, DEVICES THEREWITH, ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTRE AND USE THEREOF
This disclosure discloses various brackets with various mounting interfaces for engaging (e.g., mechanically) with various surfaces that are correspondingly configured. For example, one of such brackets can clamp onto a bar (e.g., a handlebar of a vehicle) and then an electronic device (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet, a dedicated navigational unit) can removably secure (e.g., mate) to that bracket. This form of removable securing can be via that bracket having a latch configured to engage a detent of the electronic device (or vice versa) in order to linearly mount the electronic device onto the bracket (or vice versa) and disengage the detent in order rotationally unmount the electronic device from the bracket (or vice versa).
B62J 45/00 - Agencements de matériel électrique spécialement adapté pour être utilisé comme accessoire sur cycles, non prévus ailleurs
F16B 2/10 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction utilisant des mâchoires sur pivot
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
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.
A bicycle front shifting system includes operable to transmit a wireless signal, a crank assembly with two crank arms and a pedal on each of the two crank arms. The crank assembly is rotatable about a rotation axis. A front shift unit is coupled to the crank assembly and is rotatable about the rotation axis. The front shift unit includes a chain ring component with a big chain ring and a small chain ring. The small chain ring has a small diameter and the big chain ring has a big diameter that is larger than the small diameter. A shift mechanism is coupled to and rotatable with the chain ring component about the rotation axis. The shift mechanism is configured to receive the wireless signal from the shifter and to shift a chain between the big chain ring and the small chain ring according to the wireless signal.
B62M 9/1346 - Mécanismes de déplacement latéral limitant ou positionnant le mouvement utilisant des cames ou des lames
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire comportant des roues de dimensions différentes engagées sélectivement par la chaîne, la courroie ou l'organe similaire
B62M 9/14 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire comportant des roues de dimensions différentes engagées sélectivement par la chaîne, la courroie ou l'organe similaire les roues étant déplaçables latéralement
A pressure sensing assembly configured to be attached to a bicycle wheel having a tire and a rim mounted to the tire. The pressure sensing assembly includes a housing, a pressure transmitting member, a sensing chamber defined by the housing and the pressure transmitting member, and a sensing element. The pressure transmitting member is coupled the housing and has a central portion offset from the plane in a first direction. The sensing element is offset from the plane in a second direction opposite the first direction. The pressure transmitting member is configured to transmit a pressure in the tire to the sensing element via the sensing chamber.
B60C 23/04 - Dispositifs avertisseurs actionnés par la pression du pneumatique montés sur la roue ou le pneumatique
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
A bicycle derailleur includes a base member mountable to a bicycle frame and having first and second laterally spaced mounting portions defining first and second planes, and a space therebetween dimensioned to receive a portion of the bicycle frame. A first mounting arrangement defines a first pivot axis oriented at an acute angle relative to the first and second planes. A second mounting arrangement defines a second pivot axis parallel to the first pivot axis. A first link is pivotally connected to the first mounting arrangement and a second link is pivotally connected to the second mounting arrangement. A moveable member is pivotally connected to the first and second links. A battery may be mounted on the base member and electrically connected with a motor carried by the moveable member.
A torque sensor for a bicycle includes a coil. The torque sensor may include a support that is disposable around a device of the bicycle, such that the support and the device of the bicycle are separated by an air gap. The torque sensor may also include an excitation coil supported by the support, and a sense coil supported by the support at a distance away from the excitation coil in an axial direction of the support. The excitation coil is configured to induce a voltage and/or current in the sense coil via the device of the bicycle when the support is disposed around the device of the bicycle. The induced voltage is related to a torque in the device.
Brake mounts for bicycles are described herein. The brake mounts are for coupling a brake caliper to a bicycle. An example brake mount includes a bracket having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The bracket has bores to receive fasteners to couple the brake caliper to the bracket. The brake mount includes a sleeve extending from the first side of the bracket. An opening extends through the sleeve and the bracket. The opening is to receive an axle of a hub assembly of the bicycle. The sleeve is to extend into an axle opening in a frame of the bicycle. A distal end of the sleeve is threaded. The brake mount also includes a nut to be threadably coupled to the distal end of the sleeve when the sleeve is inserted into the axle opening in the frame e.
An electric bicycle includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, an electric traction motor which drives the front and/or rear wheel, a traction battery which supplies the electric traction motor with electrical power, a controller for actuating the electric traction motor, a pushing-aid controller for controlling an adaptive pushing-aid function which is assisted by the electric traction motor depending on an interaction force between a person pushing and the electric bicycle, an inclination sensor for determining an inclination angle of the electric bicycle relative to the ground, a traction-motor torque determining device for determining a current traction-motor torque, an electric-bicycle speed sensor for determining a current electric-bicycle speed, and an electric-bicycle weight memory which stores a current electric-bicycle weight value. The interaction force is determined by the pushing-aid controller from the inclination angle, the current traction-motor torque, the current electric-bicycle speed, and the current electric-bicycle weight value.
B62M 6/50 - Dispositifs de commande ou d'actionnement s'y rapportant caractérisés par des détecteurs ou des capteurs, ou leur disposition
B62M 6/65 - Cycles propulsés par le conducteur avec moteur électrique auxiliaire motopropulsés au niveau de parties de l'axe de moyeu l'axe de moyeu et l'arbre de commande étant disposés coaxialement
A rim for a bicycle wheel includes a radially inner portion disposed along an inner circumference of the rim, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall spaced apart form the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend radially outward from the radially inner portion. The radially inner portion includes a stack of strips of material. The stack of strips includes a plurality of strips and a hole through the plurality of strips. The plurality of strips are nonparallel to each other. The plurality of strips are positioned about the hole through the plurality of strips.
A bicycle handlebar includes a handlebar body and a recessed structure. The handlebar body has an outer surface. The recessed structure is recessed from the outer surface of the handlebar body, and has a mounting surface that is indented from the outer surface of the handlebar body and that is adapted for a control device to be mounted thereto.
B62K 23/02 - Partie initiale des commandes actionnée par le conducteur et spécialement adaptée aux cycles, p. ex. leviers, poignées actionnée à la main
