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Mid drive system for an electric bicycle

US10315726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 2016
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 9, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K2204/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A simplified mid-motor drive system includes all necessary electronics and allows for throttle-only operation of the motor. The mid-motor drive system includes an arrangement of uni-directional drive connections (i.e., sprag clutches) between the motor and the pedals which allows each to operate independently or in conjunction, and allows simple modifications to gear ratios of packaged drive systems in order to adapt to regulatory requirements of different worldwide territories.

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