A controller device for a bicycle includes a communication interface configured to receive a signal from another controller device. The controller device also includes a sensor including an ultra-wideband radio. In response to the received signal, the sensor is configured to determine a distance between the controller device and the other controller device using the ultra-wideband radio. The controller device also includes a processor in communication with the sensor. The processor is configured to initiate an action of the controller device or an electronic device in communication with the controller device based on the determined distance.
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
B62J 45/41 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by the type of sensor
B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
B62M 9/122 - Rear derailleurs electrically or fluid actuatedControls thereof
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A control device includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion of the housing has an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The control device includes a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a hollow fluid cylinder. The control device also includes a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. At least part of the piston assembly is disposed within the master cylinder portion. The master cylinder portion is angled relative to the outward facing side of the base portion of the housing, such that the first end of the fluid cylinder is closer to the outward facing side than the second end of the fluid cylinder is relative to the outward facing side.
Front forks for bicycles are described herein. An example front fork includes a leg including an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and an air spring in the leg. The air spring includes a pneumatic chamber and a piston in the pneumatic chamber. The piston divides the pneumatic chamber into a positive air chamber and a negative air chamber. The front fork also includes a rebound damper including a rebound damper chamber. The rebound damper chamber is in fluid communication with the positive air chamber through an orifice such that during a rebound event air in the rebound damper chamber flows into the positive air chamber at a metered rate.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
F16F 9/516 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment resulting in the damping effects during contraction being different from the damping effects during extension
A bicycle derailleur includes a base member mountable to a bicycle frame and having first and second laterally spaced mounting portions defining first and second planes, and a space therebetween dimensioned to receive a portion of the bicycle frame. A first mounting arrangement defines a first pivot axis oriented at an acute angle relative to the first and second planes. A second mounting arrangement defines a second pivot axis parallel to the first pivot axis. A first link is pivotally connected to the first mounting arrangement and a second link is pivotally connected to the second mounting arrangement. A moveable member is pivotally connected to the first and second links. A battery may be mounted on the base member and electrically connected with a motor carried by the moveable member.
Front forks for bicycles are described herein. An example front fork includes a leg including an upper tube and a lower tube. The upper tube and the lower tube are configured in a telescopic arrangement. The upper tube and the lower tube define an interior region that is sealed and contains a volume of air in the lower tube. The front fork also includes a valve coupled to the upper tube at or near a top end of the upper tube. A flow path is formed between the volume of air in the lower tube and the valve such that when the valve is opened, pressure in the lower tube is equalized with atmospheric pressure.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
8.
BICYCLE FRONT FORKS HAVING FEATURES TO DISTRIBUTE LUBRICANT
Bicycle front forks having features to distribute lubricant are disclosed herein. An example front fork includes a lower tube having a first top end and a first bottom end, the lower tube defining an interior region to contain a volume of oil, a bushing coupled to an inner surface of the lower tube, and an upper tube having a second top end and a second bottom end opposite the second top end, the second bottom end disposed in the lower tube, the upper tube in sliding contact with the bushing, the upper and lower tubes arranged in a telescopic arrangement and moveable between a fully extended and a fully contracted position, the upper tube having a recess, the recess to collect oil when the upper tube is moved into the lower tube and distribute the oil to the bushing when the tubes are moved toward the fully extended position.
A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.
A sprocket assembly includes a carrier and a plurality of sprockets. The carrier has a central axis. Each of the sprockets has a different number of teeth and is formed with a central through hole. The carrier extends into the central through hole of each of the sprockets such that the sprockets are disposed on an outer periphery of the carrier and are disposed along the central axis. At least one of the sprockets is coupled to the carrier by a weld that is formed via a solid-state welding technique.
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
B23K 101/00 - Articles made by soldering, welding or cutting
A front fork comprises a leg including a first tube and a second tube. The first tube has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second tube has a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end. The first and second tubes are configured in a telescopic arrangement. The first and second tubes are moveable between a fully extended position and a fully compressed position. The front fork also includes a bumper disposed in the second tube near the fourth end. The bumper is to be contacted during a bottoming-out event. A position of the bumper is adjustable in the second tube.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
B62K 21/02 - Front wheel forks or equivalent, e.g. single tine
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
14.
BICYCLE FRONT FORKS WITH STEERER TUBES HAVING MARKINGS
An example front fork for a bicycle disclosed herein includes a crown having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side. The front fork includes at least one leg coupled to and extending downward from the bottom side of the crown. The front fork also includes a steerer tube coupled to and extending upward from the top side of the crown. The steerer tube includes first and second markings on an outer surface of the steerer tube. The first marking indicates a distance between the first marking and the top side of the crown to enable a user to cut the steering tube to a desired length. The first marking extends in a circumferential direction on the outer surface. The second marking is used to align a stem or handlebars on the steerer tube. The second marking extends in an axial direction and intersects the first marking.
A control device mountable to a handlebar of a bicycle includes a housing, a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a fluid cylinder. The fluid cylinder has a first end and a second end opposite the first end with a cylindrical wall therebetween. An opening extends through the master cylinder portion, from the first end to the second end. The control device also includes a plug removably connected to the master cylinder portion via the opening at the first end of the fluid cylinder, and a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. The housing is made of a first material, and the master cylinder portion is made of a second material. The second material is different than the first material.
A bicycle wheel comprises a rim including a radially inner portion disposed along an inner circumference of the rim, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extends radially outward from the radially inner portion. A radially outer tire engaging portion is disposed along an outer circumference of the rim. A receptacle is within the radially inner portion. A sensor device comprises a housing disposed within the receptacle such that a portion of the housing forms part of the radially inner portion of the rim and a pressure sensor supported by the housing. An air valve extends through and is supported by the housing. The pressure sensor is fluidly connected to a volume between a first tire retaining portion and a second tire retaining portion of the radially outer tire engaging portion such that the pressure sensor is configured to determine a pressure of a fluid within the volume. The wheel includes a hub attachable to a bicycle frame and a plurality of spokes arranged between the hub and the rim.
A rim for a bicycle wheel includes a radially inner portion disposed along an inner circumference of the rim, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend radially outward from the radially inner portion. The rim also includes a radially outer tire engaging portion disposed along an outer circumference of the rim. The radially outer tire engaging portion extends from the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively. A maximum width of the rim is in a range between 30 mm and 70 mm, and the rim has an aspect ratio greater than 1.25 but less than 3.0.
A seat post assembly includes a first tube moveable along an axis between a first position and a second position and a second tube telescopically moveable along the axis relative to the first tube between a retracted position and an extended position. A positioning assembly configured to adjustably position the second tube relative to the first tube. An electric actuator is adapted to be automatically electrically connected to a power source when the first tube is moved from the first position to the second position, and automatically electrically disconnected from the power source when the first tube is moved from the second position to the first position. The electric actuator is movable to actuate the positioning assembly in response to an electrical current adapted to be transmitted from the power source when the first tube is in the first position to adjustably position the second tube relative to the first tube.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube are configured in a telescopic arrangement and moveable between at least a first position and a second position. The seat post includes an upper sealhead, a lower sealhead, a shaft coupled to the lower tube and extending through the lower sealhead and into the upper tube, and a piston in the upper tube and coupled to the shaft. The piston divides the upper tube into a first chamber between the piston and the upper sealhead and a second chamber between the piston and the lower sealhead. The seat post also includes a spacer in the second chamber between the piston and the lower sealhead to reduce a length of the height adjustable seat post in at least one of the first and second positions.
Pedelec with an electric drive unit (30) for driving at least one wheel (22) of the pedelec (10), a battery (34) for supplying the drive unit (30) with electrical drive energy, a torque sensor (47) for detecting a rider torque applied to a pedal crankshaft (32) by a rider, and a pedelec controller (50) with a motor control module (52) which controls the assistance power of the drive unit (30) as a function of the rider torque recorded by the torque sensor (47), and a calibration module (54) for calibrating the torque sensor (47), which is configured to start a calibration process when the driven wheel (22) is stopped, the pedal crankshaft (32) is stopped, and an average deviation (Ao, Au), referred to a mean value (M), of the torque signal (T) of the torque sensor (47) is below a predefined maximum value (Mo, Mu) over a predefined time period (t).
A control line router for a headset of a bicycle includes a barrier disposed between a component of the bicycle and a segment of a control line within a headtube of the bicycle.
A controller device usable with a bicycle includes a communication interface configured to receive component data from another controller device of the bicycle. The communication interface is configured to receive auxiliary data from outside the bicycle. The controller device includes a processor in communication with the communication interface. The processor being is configured to determine a location of the bicycle based on the auxiliary data, compare the received component data to a plurality of predetermined component datasets for a plurality of bicycles, respectively, and identify at least one bicycle of the plurality of bicycles based on the comparison and the determined location of the bicycle. The at least one bicycle includes the bicycle. The controller device includes a display in communication with the processor. The display is configured to display a representation for each bicycle of the at least one identified bicycle.
B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
B62J 50/25 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to other road users, e.g. signs or flags
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A torque sensor includes a contact sensor and a contactless sensor. An electric drive system for a bicycle includes an electric motor having a rotor rotatable about an axis. An output component is coupled to the electric motor and is rotatable about an axis. An input component is rotatable about the axis and is concentric with the output component and the rotor. A one-way clutch is disposed between the input component and output component. The contact sensor is coupled to the output component. The contact sensor is configured to measure a torque applied to the output component by the input component and provide an input signal. The contactless sensor is disposed between the output component and a fixed component. The contactless sensor is configured to provide an output signal proportional to the input signal
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post also includes a shaft coupled to the lower tube and extending into the upper tube a piston assembly coupled to the shaft and disposed in the upper tube. The piston assembly includes a piston dividing the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid. The piston assembly includes a valve operable between a closed state in which the fluid is blocked from flowing between the first and second chambers and an open state to enable the fluid to flow between the first and second chambers. The height adjustable seat post also includes a solenoid to control the valve.
An electronic component for an electric bicycle is provided. The electric bicycle includes a transmission. The electronic component includes a processor configured to identify an operating condition of the electric bicycle, determine transmission losses of the transmission of the electric bicycle based on the identified operating condition, and control an assist motor of the electric bicycle based on the determined transmission losses.
An electronic component for an electric bicycle is provided. The electric bicycle includes a transmission. The electronic component includes a processor configured to identify an operating condition of the electric bicycle, determine transmission losses of the transmission of the electric bicycle based on the identified operating condition, and control an assist motor of the electric bicycle based on the determined transmission losses.
A bicycle wheel hub includes a driver rotatable about an axis at a first rotational speed, wherein the driver includes a mating feature configured to engage a cassette. A shell is rotatable about the axis at a second rotational speed. A non-adjustable gear train is coupled between the driver and the shell, wherein the gear train defines a single fixed gear ratio greater than 1:1 between the driver and the shell. A bicycle drive train includes a drive unit having a user input component rotatable about a first axis at a first rotational speed, a chain ring rotatable about a second axis at a second rotational speed, and a gear train coupled between the user input component and the chain ring. The gear train defines a gear ratio less than 1:1 between the user input component and the chain ring. A method of propelling a bicycle is also provided.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post includes a piston in the upper tube that divides the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid. The piston defines a fluid passageway between the first chamber and the second chamber. The height adjustable seat post includes a plug and a seal carried by the plug. The plug is moveable in a linear direction between a closed position in which the seal is engaged with the piston to block fluid flow through the fluid passageway and an open position in which the seal is spaced from the piston to enable fluid flow through the fluid passageway.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post includes a piston assembly in the upper tube that divides the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The piston assembly includes a valve to control fluid flow between the first and second chambers. The height adjustable seat post also includes an actuator to operate the valve. The height adjustable seat post further includes a connector assembly connected to the lower tube. The connector assembly is to be connected to a mating connector assembly on the bicycle. The connector assembly includes a magnetic connector including a housing having an end surface with an opening, first and second electrical contacts in the opening, and a magnet disposed in the housing and spaced from the end surface of the housing.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example apparatus includes a height adjustable seat post including a valve and an internal actuator to operate the valve to enable the seat post to expand or contract. The apparatus also includes a control device including a housing and a microcontroller in the housing. The control device is outside of the seat post. The microcontroller is to control power to the internal actuator based on wireless signals from a seat post actuator on the bicycle. The apparatus also includes a cable to electrically couple the seat post and the control device.
A seat post assembly for a bicycle includes a first tube having a first distal end, and a second tube having a second distal end. The first tube is movable relative to the second tube to establish a distance between the first distal end and the second distal end. The distance is at a maximum distance when the first tube is in a first position relative to the second tube. The seat post assembly includes a seal disposed within the second tube and connected to the first tube or the second tube. The seat post assembly includes a piston coupled to the seal when the first tube is in the first position. A position of the seal relative to the second distal end is adjustable, such that the first position of the first tube relative to the second tube is adjustable via the coupling between the piston and the seal.
A rim for a bicycle wheel includes a radially inner portion disposed along an inner circumference of the rim, a first sidewall, a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall, a radially outer tire engaging portion disposed along an outer circumference of the rim, and an opening. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, the radially outer tire engaging portion, the radially inner portion, or any combination thereof includes a composite laminate. The composite laminate includes one or more compressed layers of a first composite material, which includes a matrix of a polymer-based material and natural fibers for a reinforcing material, and one or more compressed layers of a second composite material that is different than the first composite material. The opening extends through at least one layer of the one or more compressed layers of the second composite material, such that the second composite material surrounds the opening.
B60B 5/02 - Wheels, spokes, disc bodies, rims, hubs, wholly or predominantly made of non-metallic material made of synthetic material
B29C 70/22 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in at least two directions forming a two dimensional structure
B29C 70/34 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core and shaping or impregnating by compression
Brake mounts for bicycles are described herein. The brake mounts are for coupling a brake caliper to a bicycle. An example brake mount includes a bracket having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The bracket has bores to receive fasteners to couple the brake caliper to the bracket. The brake mount includes a sleeve extending from the first side of the bracket. An opening extends through the sleeve and the bracket. The opening is to receive an axle of a hub assembly of the bicycle. The sleeve is to extend into an axle opening in a frame of the bicycle. A distal end of the sleeve is threaded. The brake mount also includes a nut to be threadably coupled to the distal end of the sleeve when the sleeve is inserted into the axle opening in the frame e.
A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.
An energy storage device for a bicycle includes a housing moveable between at least a first position and a second position, at least one battery cell disposed in the housing, and a heat sink coupled to the housing. The heat sink is in a heat dissipation position when the housing is in the first position and the heat sink is in a non-heat dissipation position when the housing is in the second position. The energy storage device includes a positional sensor coupled to the housing and configured to sense when the housing is in the second position. In various embodiments, the positional sensor may be configured as an orientation sensor or as a proximity sensor. A bicycle communication system may include a Wi-Fi enabled energy storage system.
A seat post assembly for a bicycle has a first tube with a first distal end and a second tube with a second distal end. The first and second tubes are movable relative to one another to establish a distance between the first and second distal ends. A first pressure chamber has a loaded pressure proportional to a load applied along the tube axis. A second pressure chamber has a second pressure not proportional to the load. A flow path connects the first and second pressure chambers. A valve is disposed along the flow path and is configured to move between a closed position closing the flow path and an open position opening the flow path between the first and second pressure chambers. An isolator of the valve is configured to nullify any resultant force produced by the loaded pressure of the first pressure chamber acting on the isolator.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post includes a piston in the upper tube that divides the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The piston defines a fluid passageway between the first chamber and the second chamber. The height adjustable seat post also includes a plug in the fluid passageway. The plug is moveable in a linear direction between an open position to enable fluid flow through the fluid passageway and a closed position to block fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The height adjustable seat post further includes a motor and a cam assembly to convert rotational motion of the motor to linear movement of the plug.
A bicycle suspension system with automatic venting and/or pressurizing of a scaled chamber that minimizes the pressure differential between the sealed chamber and the ambient environment. Methods for making and using the bicycle suspension system are also provided.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
B62K 25/10 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for rear wheel
Example adjustable suspension components for bicycles are described herein. An example bicycle suspension component includes a damper operable in a low damping state, a high damping state, and an intermediate damping state between the low damping state and the high damping state, a motion controller operable to change the damper between the low damping state, the intermediate damping state, and the high damping state, and a processor to, based on sensor data, activate the motion controller to change the damper between the intermediate damping state and one of the low damping state or the high damping state.
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60W 10/22 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of suspension systems
B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
A battery system includes an auxiliary battery releasably coupled to a main battery. The main battery includes a charge controller and has a first output voltage. The main battery is configured to be electrically coupled to a bicycle drive unit and supply power to the drive unit. The auxiliary battery has a second output voltage. The auxiliary battery is releasably coupled to the main battery in series such that a total output voltage of the main battery and auxiliary battery is equal to a sum of the first and second output voltages.
B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
52.
BICYCLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES
Example bicycle suspension components and control devices are described herein. An example shock absorber includes a damper body defining a first chamber and a reservoir defining a second chamber. A flow path is defined between the first chamber and the second chamber. The example shock absorber also includes a flow control member disposed in the flow path and a motor to operate the flow control member to affect fluid flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.
An electronic control device may be configured to be integrated, or coupled, with a bicycle to control bicycle components. The electronic control device may wirelessly control bicycle components to trigger an action when actuated. The electronic control device may be dimensioned to have a mating surface contoured to matingly engage with a mounting surface of a bicycle, such as on a handlebar. The electronic control device may also be dimensioned to have a compact and/or concealed appearance aided by a low profile relative to the bicycle mounting surface selected for the control device.
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling switch of a lift
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes an air spring including an air spring body and a piston in the air spring body. The piston divides the air spring body into a first chamber and a second chamber. The air spring also includes a shaft extending into the air spring body. The shaft extends through the piston. The piston is slidable along the shaft. The air spring further includes a spring to bias the piston in a first direction relative to the shaft.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and a piston in the upper tube. The piston divides the upper tube into first chamber and second chambers. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid. The height adjustable seat post also includes a valve including a fixed member and a rotatable member forming a face seal between a first face of the fixed member and a second face of the rotatable member. The fixed member has a fluid flow passageway. The rotatable member is rotatable relative to the fixed member between a closed position in which the rotatable member blocks the fluid flow passageway to prevent fluid flow between the first and second chambers and an open position to enable fluid flow through the fluid flow passageway and between the first and second chambers.
A bicycle trainer includes a frame having a pair of laterally spaced axle supports configured to support a rear wheel axle of a bicycle. The axle supports define a laterally extending first axis. A drive wheel is rotatably supported by the frame, wherein the drive wheel is rotatable about a second axis parallel to, and radially spaced from, the first axis. A resistance unit is supported by the frame and operably coupled to the drive wheel. A bicycle trainer system includes a bicycle having a rear wheel axle removably supported by the axle supports. A method of using the trainer is also provided.
A control device for a hydraulic brake for a bicycle includes a reservoir for hydraulic fluid. The reservoir has a variable volume. The control device also includes a reservoir cover at least partially defining the reservoir, and a support that is attachable to a handlebar of the bicycle via an inner annular surface of the support. A handlebar proximity zone is radially outer relative to the inner annular surface of the support and is within two centimeters of the inner annular surface of the support. At least part of the reservoir cover is within the handlebar proximity zone.
B62L 3/02 - Brake-actuating mechanismsArrangements thereof for control by a hand lever
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
An e-bike interface is a hybrid wired/wireless e-bike control system that integrates wireless bicycle components into operation of an e-bike. The e-bike interface provides a frame-mounted control and display that is wired to, for example, an assist motor and a battery, and provides a wireless communication bridge between wireless bicycle components and corresponding wireless controls located on a handlebar.
A rim for a bicycle wheel includes a radially inner portion disposed along an inner circumference of the rim, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend radially outward from the radially inner portion. The rim also includes a radially outer tire engaging portion disposed along an outer circumference of the rim. The radially outer tire engaging portion extends from the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively. The rim also includes an opening through the radially inner portion at a first circumferential position along the inner circumference. An air valve of the bicycle wheel is positionable through the opening. The rim also includes a receptacle for a sensor device within the radially inner portion at a second circumferential position along the inner circumference. The second circumferential position is different than the first circumferential position.
A wheel unit for a pedelec includes a hub and a rim connected via spokes which rotate about a rotational axis, a brake disc non-rotatably connected to the hub via a fastening device, and a sensor ring. The fastening device includes a mounting element non-rotatably arranged on the hub, and a clamping nut fastenable to the hub or to the mounting element via a screw connection. The brake disc is interlockingly connected to the mounting element in a direction of rotation. The brake disc is clampingly attached via the clamping nut in the direction of the rotational axis between the hub or the mounting element and the clamping nut. The sensor ring is connected rotationally fixed to the hub and is fixed to the clamping nut. The sensor ring is fastenable together with the clamping nut to the hub or to the mounting element via the screw connection.
An embodiment of the invention provides an electromechanical rear derailleur for a bicycle including a base member that is configured to be coupled to a frame member of a bicycle. The derailleur includes a movable member and a link mechanism that movably couples the movable member to the base member. A motor is positioned at the movable member to move the movable member.
B62M 9/132 - Front derailleurs electrically or fluid actuatedControls thereof
B62M 25/08 - Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with electrical or fluid transmitting systems
F16H 1/16 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes comprising worm and worm-wheel
An electromechanical rear derailleur is provided for a bicycle, including a base member for attachment to the bicycle. A movable member has a cage assembly attached thereto. A linkage is provided that couples the movable member to the base member and operative to enable movement of the movable member relative to the base member in a direction substantially parallel to the mounting axis. A power source powers an motor module connected thereto to move the movable member and elements thereon.
A bicycle control system includes a housing, a brake lever moveably connected to the housing between an at-rest position and a brake engaging position, and a shift lever moveably connected to the brake lever between an at-rest position and a shift actuating position. An electrical switch is disposed on one of the brake lever or the shift lever. An adjustable shift actuator is moveably coupled to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever. The shift actuator is configured to actuate the electrical switch when the shift lever is moved to the shift actuating position. The shift actuator is adjustably moveable relative to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever so as to adjust the distance between the at-rest position and the shift actuating position.
B62L 3/02 - Brake-actuating mechanismsArrangements thereof for control by a hand lever
B62M 25/04 - Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with mechanical transmitting systems, e.g. cables, levers hand actuated
A brake caliper includes a caliper housing having a first cavity. A piston is reciprocally moveable in the cavity. The piston is configured with a non-circular outer periphery defining a cross-sectional area orthogonal to the first axis. A portion of the outer periphery may be defined by a linear portion. The outer periphery may be disposed within an outer periphery of a brake pad coupled to the piston when the outer periphery of the piston is superimposed on a cross-sectional area of the brake pad.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A controller device usable with a bicycle includes a communication interface configured to receive component data from another controller device of the bicycle. The communication interface is configured to receive auxiliary data from outside the bicycle. The controller device includes a processor in communication with the communication interface. The processor being is configured to determine a location of the bicycle based on the auxiliary data, compare the received component data to a plurality of predetermined component datasets for a plurality of bicycles, respectively, and identify at least one bicycle of the plurality of bicycles based on the comparison and the determined location of the bicycle. The at least one bicycle includes the bicycle. The controller device includes a display in communication with the processor. The display is configured to display a representation for each bicycle of the at least one identified bicycle.
B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
B62J 50/25 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to other road users, e.g. signs or flags
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A computer-based method is provided for monitoring bicycle range. The method includes retrieving powered bicycle range data and defining a remaining powered bicycle range at least partially based on the powered bicycle range data. The method then determines or acquires distance to destination data and defines a remaining distance to a destination at least partially based on the distance to destination data. The method then compares the powered bicycle range data or the remaining powered bicycle range to the distance to destination data or the remaining distance to the destination and generates a visualization comparing the powered bicycle range data to the distance to destination data. Also provided is a system for implementing the methods described.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and defining an interior space, and a damper in the interior space. The damper includes a damper body defining a chamber, a damper member in the chamber, and a shaft coupled to the damper member. The example suspension component also includes an isolator coupling the shaft to a bottom end of the second tube, the isolator including an elastomeric member to absorb vibrations.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
B62K 25/02 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles rigidly on cycle frame or fork, e.g. adjustably
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
F16F 13/06 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper
F16F 13/08 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the plastics spring forming at least a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper
A rear derailleur includes a base member mountable to a bicycle frame, a movable member movably coupled to the base member, and a pivot member rotatably coupled to the movable member. The rear derailleur also includes a chain guide assembly rotatably connected to the movable member via the pivot member. The rear derailleur includes a damper device disposed within the movable member. The damper device is operable to apply a damping force to the chain guide assembly when the chain guide assembly rotates. The damper device includes a friction member having a friction surface. A first portion of the friction surface is in frictional engagement with the pivot member, and a second portion of the friction surface is in frictional engagement with the movable member. The friction device is disposed within the movable member at a distance relative to the biasing device in an axial direction along the pivot member.
A bicycle front shifting system includes operable to transmit a wireless signal, a crank assembly with two crank arms and a pedal on each of the two crank arms. The crank assembly is rotatable about a rotation axis. A front shift unit is coupled to the crank assembly and is rotatable about the rotation axis. The front shift unit includes a chain ring component with a big chain ring and a small chain ring. The small chain ring has a small diameter and the big chain ring has a big diameter that is larger than the small diameter. A shift mechanism is coupled to and rotatable with the chain ring component about the rotation axis. The shift mechanism is configured to receive the wireless signal from the shifter and to shift a chain between the big chain ring and the small chain ring according to the wireless signal.
B62M 9/1346 - Mechanisms for shifting laterally limiting or positioning the movement using cams or plates
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
B62M 9/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like the wheels being laterally shiftable
A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.
An electronic component for a bicycle includes a processor configured to receive data from a sensor, determine a first speed and a second speed of the bicycle based on a subset of the received data, and determine an acceleration of the bicycle based on the determined first speed and the determined second speed of the bicycle. The processor is further configured to compare the determined acceleration of the bicycle to a predetermined threshold acceleration, and control the bicycle based on the comparison.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
GPS navigation devices; biking GPS navigation devices featuring a GPS receiver; cycling computers; bicycle meters in the nature of electric sensors for measuring output power of rider; bicycle accessories, namely, bicycle speedometers; electric sensors for bicycles that measure pedaling power of riders; electric sensors for bicycles, namely cadence sensors; downloadable maps for biking navigation apparatuses; downloadable operating system software for cycling computers and biking navigation apparatuses in the nature of mobile computers; downloadable mobile software applications for accessing and viewing GPS information, GPS-related navigation information, route information, and route recommendations that are available via the Internet and wireless networks; downloadable mobile application for the collection, compilation, processing, transmission and dissemination of global positioning system (GPS) data used to navigate and determine routes of travel; downloadable interactive software for creating and sharing route maps with information about distances, scenery, weather, roadways, and local geographic features; downloadable software for communicating with, and engaging in social networking with, other users of the same software; downloadable mobile operating system software for cycling computers; bicycle accessories, namely mounting brackets for cycling computers
A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.
A bicycle trainer having a device for direct measurement of torque through a stator of a generator style resistance unit of a bicycle trainer is provided. The direct measurement may be accomplished through the disposition of strain gauges on a device positioned at the intersection of a stator and rigid frame attachment of the generator style resistance unit. The strain gauges may be disposed on radially extending spokes of the stator, or a carrier therefore.
A bicycle component includes a composite laminate. The composite laminate includes a hollow container made of a first polymer-based material, a layer of a second polymer-based material disposed on the hollow container, and a layer of a composite material disposed on the layer of the second polymer-based material. The bicycle component also includes a water soluble core material disposed within hollow container. The water soluble core material is dissolvable and removable from the composite laminate after lamination of the composite laminate
B29C 33/52 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles soluble or fusible
B29C 33/38 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the material or the manufacturing process
B29C 70/34 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core and shaping or impregnating by compression
B62M 3/00 - Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot
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Power on pairing for electronic components of a bicycle
An electronic component for a bicycle includes a communication interface and a processor in communication with the communication interface. The processor is configured to identify a first power on time. The first power on time identifies a time at which the electronic component was powered on by a power source of the bicycle. The processor is configured to listen for one or more messages after the electronic component is powered on and receive, via the communication interface, a message of the one or more messages. The received message is from another electronic component of the bicycle and identifies a second power on time. The second power on time is for the other electronic component. The processor is configured to compare the second power on time to the first power on time and initiate, based on the comparison, pairing of the other electronic component with the electronic component.
A seat post assembly includes a first tube moveable along an axis between a first position and a second position and a second tube telescopically moveable along the axis relative to the first tube between a retracted position and an extended position. A positioning assembly configured to adjustably position the second tube relative to the first tube. An electric actuator is adapted to be automatically electrically connected to a power source when the first tube is moved from the first position to the second position, and automatically electrically disconnected from the power source when the first tube is moved from the second position to the first position. The electric actuator is movable to actuate the positioning assembly in response to an electrical current adapted to be transmitted from the power source when the first tube is in the first position to adjustably position the second tube relative to the first tube.
Height adjustable seat posts for bicycles are described herein. An example height adjustable seat post includes an upper tube and a lower tube configured in a telescopic arrangement. The height adjustable seat post also includes a shaft coupled to the lower tube and extending into the upper tube a piston assembly coupled to the shaft and disposed in the upper tube. The piston assembly includes a piston dividing the upper tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid. The piston assembly includes a valve operable between a closed state in which the fluid is blocked from flowing between the first and second chambers and an open state to enable the fluid to flow between the first and second chambers. The height adjustable seat post also includes a solenoid to control the valve.
A control device includes a housing having a base portion and an extension portion. The base portion of the housing has an inward facing side and an outward facing side. The control device includes a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a hollow fluid cylinder. The control device also includes a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. At least part of the piston assembly is disposed within the master cylinder portion. The master cylinder portion is angled relative to the outward facing side of the base portion of the housing, such that the first end of the fluid cylinder is closer to the outward facing side than the second end of the fluid cylinder is relative to the outward facing side.
Example front forks for bicycles are described herein. An example front fork includes a crown having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side. The crown defines an opening between the top side and the bottom side. The front fork includes a first leg and a second leg coupled to and extending from the bottom side of the crown. The front fork also includes a steerer tube disposed in the opening of the crown and extending from the top side of the crown. The steerer tube and the crown coupled by a weld at or near the bottom side of the crown.
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a spring and a damper configured in a telescoping arrangement. The shock absorber has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end has an eyelet. The example suspension component also includes a shock end mount coupled to the first end of the shock absorber. The shock end mount includes a frame bracket. The frame bracket includes a first frame attachment portion to be coupled to a frame of the bicycle. The eyelet on the second end of the shock absorber defines a second frame attachment portion to be coupled to the frame of the bicycle. The shock end mount includes an elastomeric member to enable relative movement between the shock absorber and the first frame attachment portion. The elastomeric member is disposed outside of a region between the first frame attachment portion and the second frame attachment portion.
B62K 25/28 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
B62K 25/20 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with single arm on each fork leg for rear wheel
B62K 25/30 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay pivoted on pedal crank shelf
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and defining an interior space, and a damper in the interior space. The damper includes a damper body defining a chamber, a damper member in the chamber, and a shaft coupled to the damper member. The example suspension component also includes an isolator coupling the shaft to a bottom end of the second tube, the isolator including an elastomeric member to absorb vibrations.
B62K 25/08 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms for front wheel
B62K 25/02 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles rigidly on cycle frame or fork, e.g. adjustably
An energy storage device for a bicycle includes a housing, a plurality of battery cells, a battery management system, and a charge controller disposed in the housing, a battery contact connection and a charge port, separate and spaced apart from the battery contact connection. The charge port may include a DC charge port and a USB C charge port. A bicycle including an energy storage device, and a method of charging an energy storage device are also provided.
A bicycle component includes a platform having a mounting arrangement adapted to be mounted to a bicycle. A solar cell array is arranged on the platform. A battery charging unit also is arranged on the platform and is operatively connected to the solar cell array.
A controller device for a bicycle includes a communication interface configured to receive a signal from another controller device. The controller device also includes a sensor including an ultra-wideband radio. In response to the received signal, the sensor is configured to determine a distance between the controller device and the other controller device using the ultra-wideband radio. The controller device also includes a processor in communication with the sensor. The processor is configured to initiate an action of the controller device or an electronic device in communication with the controller device based on the determined distance.
B62J 45/41 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by the type of sensor
B62J 50/22 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger electronic, e.g. displays
B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
B62M 9/122 - Rear derailleurs electrically or fluid actuatedControls thereof
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A chainring assembly includes a chainring carrier adapted to be coupled to a crank arm. The chainring carrier is rotatable about a rotation axis and includes an outer periphery having carrier threads. A chainring structure includes an inner periphery having chainring threads and an outer periphery comprising a plurality of teeth. The inner periphery of the chainring structure is threadably engaged with the outer periphery of the chainring carrier. In one embodiment, a power meter device includes a body having a torque input section and a torque output section, with the torque output section including an outer periphery having threads adapted to be coupled to a chainring structure.
B62M 1/36 - Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with rotary cranks, e.g. with pedal cranks
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
Bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example damper for a bicycle suspension component includes a damper body defining a chamber and a damper member disposed in the chamber. The damper member includes a piston having a first compression port and a bypass compression port. The damper member includes a first valve to control fluid flow through the first compression port and a second valve to control fluid flow through the bypass compression port. During a first portion of travel of the damper member during a compression stroke, the second valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the bypass compression port from a first chamber to a second chamber, and during a second portion of travel of the damper member during the compression stroke, the first valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the first compression port from the first chamber to the second chamber.
B62K 25/28 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
Bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example damper for a bicycle suspension component includes a damper body defining a chamber and a damper member disposed in the chamber. The damper member includes a piston having a first compression port and a bypass compression port. The damper member includes a first valve to control fluid flow through the first compression port and a second valve to control fluid flow through the bypass compression port. During a first portion of travel of the damper member during a compression stroke, the second valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the bypass compression port from a first chamber to a second chamber, and during a second portion of travel of the damper member during the compression stroke, the first valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the first compression port from the first chamber to the second chamber.
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/348 - Throttling passages in the form of annular discs operating in opposite directions
An electronic component for a bicycle includes a processor configured to receive first data from a first sensor configured to sense at least one sensed element disposed about a bicycle wheel as the sensed element rotates through a proximal region of the first sensor. The processor is further configured to receive second data from a second sensor. The second data is different than the first data. The processor is configured to determine a first speed based on a subset of the received first data when the sensed element is within the proximal region of the first sensor, and determine a second speed based on a subset of the received second data and the first speed when the sensed element is not within the proximal region of the first sensor.
An electric bicycle drive unit mounting arrangement for attaching an electric drive unit at a drive receptacle of a bicycle frame is provided. The bicycle frame has a fixed bearing fastening frame leg and a parallel loose bearing frame leg. A drive unit housing has a fixed bearing housing flange and a parallel loose bearing housing flange. The fixed bearing housing flange is frictionally attached directly against the fixed bearing frame leg. A loose bearing fastening element attaches the loose bearing housing flange to the loose bearing frame leg. The loose bearing fastening element is a loose bearing threaded bolt having a cylindrical bolt head seated in a loose bearing cylinder bore of the loose bearing frame leg without radial play, and has a threaded portion with an external thread screwed in a corresponding internal thread to the loose bearing frame leg or to one of the housing flanges.
