Electrically assisted bicycle
US9718514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19014
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrically assisted bicycle is provided with a so-called single-shaft motor drive unit that can satisfactorily keep torque detection capability. The outer periphery of a crankshaft 7a has a cylindrical human-power transmission member 28 having a torque sensor 31 for detecting a human driving force and a combined force member 29 that combines a human driving force and an auxiliary driving force from a motor 21. A one-way clutch is not provided on a driving force transmission path including the crankshaft 7a, the human-power transmission member 28, and the combined force member 28. The human-power transmission member 28 and the combined force member 29 are always rotated in response to a rotation of the crankshaft 7a.
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