Electric bicycle
US6131683A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M6/55
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric bicycle 1 comprises a motor powered driving assembly 2 including a flat type DC motor a speed reduction mechanism, a control circuit, a pedal load sensor, and a pedal rotation speed sensor which are integrally assembled together, the motor powered driving assembly being disposed adjacent a lower median portion of a body frame. Through this arrangement it is possible to provide an electric bicycle which affords ease of control and good riding comfort and has relatively low center of gravity.
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