Electric bicycle
US11787489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B67/006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle includes a frame, a storage compartment, a battery pack, a pedal assist unit, and a lighting system. The frame includes a head tube, a stem, a down tube, a central hub, and a pair of chain stays. The central hub defines an internal cavity. The down tube and the central hub cooperatively define a battery opening connected to the internal cavity. The storage compartment includes a door positioned to selectively enclose an opening in the down tube. The battery pack is releasably received by the battery opening. The pedal assist unit is disposed within the internal cavity. The lighting system includes one or more taillights integrated into the chain stays, a conspicuity lamp integrated into the head tube, and/or a headlight integrated into to at least one of the stem or the head tube.
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