Bicycle
US8469381B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M6/55
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle is provided having a frame with a seat tube and a bottom bracket coupled to one end of the seat tube. A pedal crank shaft is operably coupled to the bottom bracket. A motor is coupled to the bottom bracket and operably coupled to the pedal crank shaft. A battery is removably coupled to the frame and electrically coupled to the motor. A seat having a seat post is removably coupled to the seat tube, wherein the battery is disposed to remain coupled to the frame when the seat post is removed. In another embodiment, a sleeve is positioned with in the seat tube and the seat post is slidingly disposed in the sleeve. In another embodiment, the bicycle includes a clamp having a plurality of clamp pads that engage the seat post to hold the seat in the desired position.
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