Electromechanical shifting systems and methods
US10392078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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 cause the control unit and the wireless receiver to become operational in response to detected vibrations of the bicycle.
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