Abstract

A pedal-assisted bicycle comprises a traction system provided with a battery pack, a central electric motor, an electrical device operating as an electric generator and a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive a plurality of first input signals representative of an operating condition of the bicycle and to receive a second input signal representative of the state of charge of the battery pack. The control unit is configured to identify the operating condition of the bicycle as a function of the first input signals and to emit, as a function of the second input signal and the identified operating condition, a driving signal structured so as to drive the electrical device and the central electric motor so that the state of charge follows a defined reference state of charge.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
• B62J 43/13 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on rider-propelled cycles with additional electric propulsion
• B62J 43/28 - Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting hidden within the cycle frame
• B62J 45/411 - Torque sensors
• B62J 45/412 - Speed sensors
• B62J 45/413 - Rotation sensors
• B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
• B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts

Abstract

A pedal-assisted bicycle includes a frame, a traction system with a battery, a central motor, a hub motor and a control unit. The central motor is directly connected to the pedal assembly to provide torque to the pedal assembly and is powered by the battery, while the hub motor is arranged at the hub and is powered by the battery. The control unit receives first input signals of an operating condition selectively variable between a servo operating condition and a charging operating condition and to detect the operating condition as a function of the first input signals and, in the servo operating condition, to emit a driving signal to drive the hub motor and the central motor following a maximum efficiency curve obtained from an envelope of the efficiency curves of the hub motor and the electric motor as a function of the linear speed (Vbike) and the transmission ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B62J 45/411 - Torque sensors
• B62J 45/412 - Speed sensors
• B62M 6/90 - Batteries

Abstract

A method for controlling the cruising speed of a hybrid or electric propulsion vehicle includes detecting a forward travel speed of the vehicle, identifying a downhill forward travel condition of the vehicle, activating a control of the downhill cruising speed following said identification of said downhill forward travel condition, determining a reference speedy for the vehicle and calculating a charging current for the battery pack generated by the electric motor as a function of a deviation between said reference speed and the detected forward travel speed of the vehicle. The step of identifying a downhill forward travel condition of the vehicle includes calculating a parameter representative of said downhill condition as a function of the detected forward travel speed and the motor current.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor

Abstract

bikebike) of the bicycle and the transmission ratio (K) of the bicycle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
• B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
• B62J 45/411 - Torque sensors
• B62J 45/412 - Speed sensors
• B62J 45/413 - Rotation sensors
• B62J 45/421 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by mounting at the pedal crank

Abstract

A pedal-assisted bicycle (100) comprises a traction system (1) provided with a battery pack (2), a central electric motor (3), an electrical device (4) operating as an electric generator and a control unit (5). The control unit (5) is configured to receive a plurality of first input signals (I1) representative of an operating condition of the bicycle and to receive a second input signal (I2) representative of the state of charge (SOC) of the battery pack (2). The control unit (5) is configured to identify the operating condition of the bicycle as a function of the first input signals (I1) and to emit, as a function of the second input signal (I2) and the identified operating condition, a driving signal (P) structured so as to drive the electrical device (4) and the central electric motor (3) so that the state of charge (SOC) follows a defined reference state of charge.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
• B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
• B62J 43/13 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on rider-propelled cycles with additional electric propulsion
• B62J 43/28 - Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting hidden within the cycle frame
• B62J 45/411 - Torque sensors
• B62J 45/412 - Speed sensors
• B62J 45/413 - Rotation sensors
• B62J 45/421 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by mounting at the pedal crank

Abstract

Method for driving a current signal in an electric motor of a pedal-assisted bicycle, performed by generating an operating signal, representative of a time evolution of the instantaneous speed and/or instantaneous acceleration of the bicycle. The operating signal is filtered to obtain a filtered signal (F) identifying changes in time of instantaneous velocity and/or instantaneous acceleration at the filtering frequency alone. The filtered signal (F) is then processed to obtain an approximate signal (A) that is representative of a cyclist's effort and according to which a driving signal is generated for the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
• G01P 3/48 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed by measuring frequency of generated current or voltage

Abstract

A method for identifying the transmission ratio selected by a cyclist while using a bicycle comprising a transmission defining a plurality of different transmission ratios. The method is performed by measuring at least one bicycle usage magnitude, which is used to generate an operational signal representative of a time evolution of an instantaneous speed and/or instantaneous acceleration of the bicycle. For each possible transmission ratio, the operational signal is filtered at a frequency equal to twice the instantaneous speed multiplied by the transmission ratio, so as to generate a respective plurality of independent filtered signals (F). The transmission ratio in use is then identified as the transmission ratio that generates the filtered signal (F) with the highest instantaneous value.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62J 45/412 - Speed sensors
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B62M 11/04 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio
• G01P 3/44 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed
• B62M 9/04 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio

Goods & Services

Batteries for use in relation to the following goods: Power-assisted vehicles, Namely cycles, Scooters (toys) and Drones; software applications for mobile telephones and computers, Namely, software for access, uploading, downloading, publishing and sharing of routes and maps; Software for GPS navigation systems for bicycles, Software for GPS navigation systems for scooters and drones; Software for GPS tracking systems for bicycles, scooters and drones; Software enabling the sharing and tracking of vehicles, namely bicycles, scooters and drones; Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems; Remote controls; Display panels for vehicles; Displays for vehicles. Electric motors for use in relation to the following goods: Two-wheeled vehicles, Namely bicycles and Motorscooters; Electric motors, for use in relation to the following goods: Vehicles, Namely drones; Electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles, Electric propulsion mechanisms for scooters and drones; Electric drive transmissions, for use in relation to the following goods: Bicycles, Motorscooters and Flight drones. The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of insurance services, enabling consumers to conveniently compare and purchase those services. Repair and Servicing in relation to the following goods: Vehicles, motors and engines for vehicles and Vehicle batteries; Vehicle breakdown repair services. Bike sharing services; Public scooter sharing services; Rental of bicycles and Rental of scooters; Booking and reservation services Relating to the following goods: vehicles, Namely bicycles, push scooters and Drones.

Goods & Services

Vehicles; electric vehicles; bicycles; bicycles with electric motors; electric bicycles; electrically operated bicycles; electric drives for bicycles; electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles; electric gear motors for bicycles; electric motors for bicycles; electric gear shifting apparatus for bicycles; electric bicycle parts; bicycle touring; racing bicycles; mountain bicycles; transport bicycles; children's bicycles; bicycle gears; bicycle pedals; bicycle seat posts; seat covers for bicycles; bicycle saddles; saddle covers for bicycles; handlebar stems for bicycles; saddle bags for bicycles; bicycle bells; drive chains for bicycles; brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; special baskets for bicycles; handlebar ends for bicycles; bicycle forks; bicycle brakes; handlebar grips for bicycles; direction indicators for bicycles; bicycle motors; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle mudguards; sprockets for bicycles; luggage racks for bicycles; bicycle nets; bicycle trailers; trailers for transporting bicycles; bicycle wheels; disc wheels for bicycles; suspension devices for bicycles; bicycle frames; bicycle fork heads; transmissions for bicycles; hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; hydraulic brakes on bicycle rims; parts for bicycles. Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; bicycle rental; rental and reservation of vehicles; bicycle rental and reservation.

Abstract

A method for controlling the cruising speed of a hybrid or electric propulsion vehicle comprises detecting a forward travel speed (vn) of the vehicle (100), identifying a downhill forward travel condition of the vehicle (100), activating a control of the downhill cruising speed following said identification of said downhill forward travel condition, determining a reference speed (vref) for the vehicle (100) and calculating a charging current for the battery pack (3) generated by the electric motor (2) as a function of a deviation between said reference speed (vref) and the detected forward travel speed (vn) of the vehicle. The step of identifying a downhill forward travel condition of the vehicle (100) comprises calculating a parameter representative of said downhill condition as a function of the detected forward travel speed and the motor current.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 7/18 - Controlling the braking effect
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor

Goods & Services

(1) Automotive vehicles, namely electric vehicles; bicycles; bicycles with electric motors; electric bicycles; electrically operated bicycles; electric drives for bicycles; electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles; electric gear motors for bicycles; electric motors for bicycles; electric gear shifting apparatus for bicycles; electric bicycle parts; bicycle touring; racing bicycles; mountain bicycles; transport bicycles; children's bicycles; bicycle gears; bicycle pedals; bicycle seat posts; seat covers for bicycles; bicycle saddles; saddle covers for bicycles; handlebar stems for bicycles; saddle bags for bicycles; bicycle bells; drive chains for bicycles; brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; special baskets for bicycles; handlebar ends for bicycles; bicycle forks; bicycle brakes; handlebar grips for bicycles; direction indicators for bicycles; bicycle motors; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle mudguards; sprockets for bicycles; luggage racks for bicycles; bicycle nets; bicycle trailers; trailers for transporting bicycles; bicycle wheels; disc wheels for bicycles; suspension devices for bicycles; bicycle frames; bicycle fork heads; transmissions for bicycles; hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; hydraulic brakes on bicycle rims; parts for bicycles (1) Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; bicycle rental; rental and reservation of vehicles; bicycle rental and reservation.

Goods & Services

Vehicles; Electric vehicles; Bicycles; Pedelecs; Electric bicycles; Electric bicycles; Electric drives for bicycles; Electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles; Geared electric motors for bicycles; Electric motors for bicycles; Electric transmissions for bicycles; Electric bicycle gear shifting apparatus; Electric bicycles parts; Bicycles for bicycle touring; Racing bicycles; Mountain bikes; Bicycles for transport; Children's bicycles; Bicycle gear assemblies; Bicycle pedals; Saddle posts for bicycles; Saddle covers for bicycles; Bicycle saddles; Saddle covers for bicycles; Bicycle handlebar stems; Saddlebags adapted for bicycles; Bicycle bells; Bicycle chains; Brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; Baskets adapted for bicycles; Handlebar ends for bicycles; Bicycle bar ends; Bicycle brakes; Bicycle handlebar grips; Direction indicators for bicycles; Engines for bicycles; Hubs for bicycle wheels; Bicycle mudguards; Pinions for cycles; Luggage carriers for cycles; Dress guards for bicycles; Bicycle trailers; Trailers for transporting bicycles; Stabilisers for bicycles; Disc wheels for bicycles; Gear wheels for bicycles; Suspension systems for bicycles; Bicycle frames; Fork crowns for bicycles; Drivetrains for bicycles; Hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; Hydraulic rim brakes for bicycles; Structural parts for bicycles. Bike sharing services; Car sharing services; Vehicle rental; Rental of cycles; Rental, booking and providing of vehicles; rental, booking and organising of bicycles.

Goods & Services

Land vehicles; Low-speed electric land vehicles; kick scooters, namely, electrically powered kick scooters; electrically operated kick scooters; bicycles; bicycles with electric motors; electric bicycles; electrically operated bicycles; electric drives for bicycles; electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles, namely, electric motors for bicycles; electric gear motors for bicycles; electric motors for bicycles; electric gear shifting apparatus for bicycles, namely, gearboxes; electric bicycle parts, namely, electric motors for bicycles; touring bicycles; racing bicycles; mountain bicycles; transport bicycles; children's bicycles; bicycle gears; bicycle pedals; bicycle seat posts; fitted seat covers for bicycles; bicycle saddles; saddle covers for bicycles; handlebar stems for bicycles; saddle bags for bicycles; bicycle bells; drive chains for bicycles; brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; special baskets for bicycles; handlebar ends for bicycles, namely, bicycle handlebar grips; bicycle forks; bicycle brakes; handlebar grips for bicycles; direction indicators for bicycles, namely, turn signal levers for bicycles; bicycle motors; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle mudguards; sprockets for bicycles; luggage racks for bicycles; bicycle nets, namely, luggage nets for bicycles; bicycle trailers; trailers for transporting bicycles; bicycle wheels; disc wheels for bicycles; suspension systems for bicycles; bicycle frames; bicycle fork heads; transmissions for bicycles; hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; hydraulic brakes on bicycle rims; structural parts for bicycles Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; bicycle rental; rental of vehicles; rental car reservation; bicycle rental and transport reservation

Goods & Services

Computer programs and software; application software; computer software applications, downloadable; application integration software; application software for mobile telephone devices; computer application software for mobile devices, namely, software for use to access, upload, download, publish and share routes and maps; computer hardware and software systems for use in controlling and monitoring the speed of connected bicycle wheels and related accessories; computer hardware and software systems for locking and unlocking connected bicycles and related accessories; computer hardware and software systems for monitoring connected bicycle wheel components and related accessories; software development tools; electronic controls for motors; GPS navigation devices; GPS tracking devices; stands for smartphones; computer programs and software to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking; software applications to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking; downloadable software applications to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking; computer application software for mobile phones to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking. Electric gear shifting equipment for bicycles, electric drives for bicycles, bicycles, electric motor bicycles, touring bicycles, racing bicycles, mountain bicycles, transport bicycles, electric bicycles, electrically operated bicycles, children's bicycles, chains bicycle drivetrains, bicycle brake cables, bicycle brake blocks, bicycle forks, bicycle hydraulic disc brakes, bicycle rim hydraulic brakes, bicycle brakes, bicycle gears, electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles, electric bicycle gear motors, electric bicycle motors, bicycle motors, bicycle wheel hubs; electric bicycle parts excluding bicycle handlebar mounts, bicycle saddle bags, bicycle bells, special bicycle baskets, seat covers for bicycles, bicycle handlebar ends, covers and bicycle saddles, bicycle handlebar grips, bicycle turn signals, bicycle mudguards, bicycle structural parts, bicycle pedals, bicycle luggage racks, bicycle seat posts, bicycle nets and bicycle saddles; bicycle sprockets, bicycle trailers, bicycle transport trailers, bicycle wheels, bicycle disc wheels, bicycle sprockets, bicycle suspension systems, bicycle frames, bicycle fork heads, bicycle electric drives, transmissions for bicycles, vehicles, electric vehicles. Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; bicycle rental; rental, reservation and provision of vehicles; bicycle rental, reservation and supply.

Goods & Services

Vehicles; electric vehicles; bicycles; bicycles with electric motors; electric bicycles; electrically operated bicycles; electric drives for bicycles; electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles; electric gear motors for bicycles; electric motors for bicycles; electric drives for bicycles; electric gear shifting apparatus for bicycles; electric bicycle parts; bicycle touring; racing bicycles; mountain bicycles; transport bicycles; children's bicycles; bicycle gears; bicycle pedals; bicycle seat posts; seat covers for bicycles; bicycle saddles; saddle covers for bicycles; handlebar stems for bicycles; saddle bags for bicycles; bicycle bells; drive chains for bicycles; brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; special baskets for bicycles; handlebar ends for bicycles; bicycle forks; bicycle brakes; handlebar grips for bicycles; direction indicators for bicycles; bicycle motors; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle mudguards; sprockets for bicycles; luggage racks for bicycles; bicycle nets; bicycle trailers; trailers for transporting bicycles; bicycle wheels; disc wheels for bicycles; sprockets for bicycles; suspension systems for bicycles; bicycle frames; bicycle fork heads; transmissions for bicycles; hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; hydraulic brakes on bicycle rims; structural parts for bicycles. Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; bicycle rental; rental, reservation and provision of vehicles; bicycle rental, reservation and supply.

Goods & Services

Programs and software for computers; Applications software; Software applications for computers (downloadable); Computer software for integration of applications; Application software for mobile telephone devices; Application software for computers and mobile devices, Namely software for access, uploading, downloading, publishing and sharing of routes and maps; Computer hardware and software systems for use in controlling and monitoring the speed of connected bicycle wheels and fittings therefor; Hardware and sofware systems for locking and unlocking connected bicycles and fittings therefor; Computer hardware and software systems for monitoring fittings of connected bicycle wheels and fittings therefor; Computer software development tools (software); Electronic motor regulators; GPS navigation devices; GPS tracking devices; Holders for smartphones; Computer programs and software enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking; Software applications enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking; Downloadable software applicartions enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking; Computer application software for mobile telephones enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking. Electric bicycle gear shifting apparatus; Electric drives for bicycles; Bicycles; Pedelecs; Bicycles for bicycle touring; Racing bicycles; Mountain bikes; Bicycles for transport; Electric bicycles; Electric bicycles; Children's bicycles; Bicycle chains; Brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; Bicycle bar ends; Hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; Hydraulic rim brakes for bicycles; Bicycle brakes; Bicycle gear assemblies; Electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles; Geared electric motors for bicycles; Electric motors for bicycles; Engines for bicycles; Hubs for bicycle wheels; Electric bicycles parts Other than the following goods: Bicycle handlebar stems, Saddlebags adapted for bicycles, Bicycle bells, Baskets adapted for bicycles, Saddle covers for bicycles, Handlebar ends for bicycles, Saddle covers for bicycles, Bicycle handlebar grips, Direction indicators for bicycles, Bicycle mudguards, Structural parts for bicycles, Bicycle pedals, Luggage carriers for cycles, Saddle posts for bicycles, Dress guards for bicycles and Bicycle saddles; Pinions for cycles; Bicycle trailers; Trailers for transporting bicycles; Stabilisers for bicycles; Disc wheels for bicycles; Gear wheels for bicycles; Suspension systems for bicycles; Bicycle frames; Fork crowns for bicycles; Electric transmissions for bicycles; Transmissions for bicycles, vehicles, electric vehicles. Bicycle sharing services; Car sharing services; Vehicle rental; Rental of cycles; Rental, booking and providing of vehicles; rental, booking and organising of bicycles.

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer programs and software for use in production of powertrains of light and electric vehicles (LEV), monitoring LEV fleets, visualization of data gathered from LEV fleet; downloadable application software for use in production of powertrains of light and electric vehicles (LEV), in monitoring, operating and gathering telemetry data from LEV; downloadable computer software applications for use in production of powertrains of light and electric vehicles (LEV), monitoring LEV fleets, visualization of data gathered from LEV fleet; downloadable application integration software; downloadable application software for mobile telephone devices for use in production of powertrains of light and electric vehicles (LEV), in monitoring, operating and gathering telemetry data from LEV; computer application software for mobile devices, namely, downloadable software for use to access, upload, download, publish and share routes and maps; computer hardware with preinstalled software for use in controlling and monitoring the speed of connected bicycle wheels and related accessories; computer hardware with preinstalled software for locking and unlocking connected bicycles and related accessories; computer hardware with preinstalled software for monitoring connected bicycle wheel components and related accessories; downloadable software development tools; electronic controls for motors; GPS navigation devices; GPS tracking devices; stands for smartphones; downloadable computer programs and software to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking; recorded software applications to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking; downloadable software applications to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones to enable vehicle sharing, vehicle information sharing and vehicle tracking Electric gear shifting equipment for bicycles, namely, gearboxes; electric drives for bicycles, bicycles, electric motor bicycles, touring bicycles, racing bicycles, mountain bicycles, transport bicycles, electric bicycles, electrically operated bicycles, children's bicycles, driving chains for bicycles; bicycle brake cables, bicycle brake blocks, bicycle forks, bicycle hydraulic disc brakes, bicycle rim hydraulic brakes, bicycle brakes, bicycle gears; electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles, namely, electric motors for bicycles; electric bicycle gear motors, electric bicycle motors, bicycle motors, bicycle wheel hubs; electric bicycle parts excluding bicycle handlebar mounts, namely, electric motors for bicycles; bicycle saddle bags, bicycle bells, special bicycle baskets, fitted seat covers for bicycles; bicycle handlebar ends, namely, bicycle handlebar grips; bicycle saddle covers and bicycle saddles, bicycle handlebar grips, bicycle turn signal levers, bicycle mudguards, bicycle structural parts, bicycle pedals, bicycle luggage racks, bicycle seat posts, bicycle luggage nets and bicycle saddles; bicycle sprockets, bicycle trailers, bicycle transport trailers, bicycle wheels, bicycle disc wheels, bicycle suspension systems, bicycle frames, bicycle fork heads, bicycle electric drives, transmissions for bicycles; land vehicles; electric land vehicles Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; bicycle rental; rental of vehicles; rental car reservation; bicycle rental and transport reservation

Goods & Services

Programs and software for computers; Applications software; Software applications for computers (downloadable); Computer software for integration of applications; Application software for mobile telephone devices; Application software for computers and mobile devices, Namely software for access, uploading, downloading, publishing and sharing of routes and maps; Computer hardware and software systems for use in controlling and monitoring the speed of connected bicycle wheels and fittings therefor; Hardware and sofware systems for locking and unlocking connected bicycles and fittings therefor; Computer hardware and software systems for monitoring fittings of connected bicycle wheels and fittings therefor; Computer software development tools (software); Electronic motor regulators; GPS navigation devices; GPS tracking devices; Holders for smartphones; Computer programs and software enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking; Software applications enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking; Downloadable software applicartions enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking; Computer application software for mobile telephones enabling carpooling, sharing of information relating to vehicles and vehicle tracking. Electric bicycle gear shifting apparatus; Electric drives for bicycles; Bicycles; Pedelecs; Bicycles for bicycle touring; Racing bicycles; Mountain bikes; Bicycles for transport; Electric bicycles; Electric bicycles; Children's bicycles; Bicycle chains; Brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; Bicycle bar ends; Hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; Hydraulic rim brakes for bicycles; Bicycle brakes; Bicycle gear assemblies; Electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles; Geared electric motors for bicycles; Electric motors for bicycles; Engines for bicycles; Hubs for bicycle wheels; Electric bicycles parts Other than the following goods: Bicycle handlebar stems, Saddlebags adapted for bicycles, Bicycle bells, Baskets adapted for bicycles, Saddle covers for bicycles, Handlebar ends for bicycles, Saddle covers for bicycles, Bicycle handlebar grips, Direction indicators for bicycles, Bicycle mudguards, Structural parts for bicycles, Bicycle pedals, Luggage carriers for cycles, Saddle posts for bicycles, Dress guards for bicycles and Bicycle saddles; Pinions for cycles; Bicycle trailers; Trailers for transporting bicycles; Stabilisers for bicycles; Disc wheels for bicycles; Gear wheels for bicycles; Suspension systems for bicycles; Bicycle frames; Fork crowns for bicycles; Electric transmissions for bicycles; Transmissions for bicycles, vehicles, electric vehicles. Bicycle sharing services; Car sharing services; Vehicle rental; Rental of cycles; Rental, booking and providing of vehicles; rental, booking and organising of bicycles.

Goods & Services

Land vehicles; electric land vehicles; bicycles; bicycles with electric motors; electric bicycles; electrically operated bicycles; electric drives for bicycles; electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles, namely, electric motors for bicycles; electric gear motors for bicycles; electric motors for bicycles; electric gear shifting apparatus for bicycles, namely, gearboxes; electric bicycle parts, namely, electric motors for bicycles; touring bicycles; racing bicycles; mountain bicycles; transport bicycles; children's bicycles; bicycle gears; bicycle pedals; bicycle seat posts; fitted seat covers for bicycles; bicycle saddles; saddle covers for bicycles; handlebar stems for bicycles; saddle bags for bicycles; bicycle bells; drive chains for bicycles; brake cables for bicycles; brake blocks for bicycles; special baskets for bicycles; handlebar ends for bicycles, namely, bicycle handlebar grips; bicycle forks; bicycle brakes; handlebar grips for bicycles; direction indicators for bicycles, namely, turn signal levers for bicycles; bicycle motors; bicycle wheel hubs; bicycle mudguards; sprockets for bicycles; luggage racks for bicycles; bicycle nets, namely, luggage nets for bicycles; bicycle trailers; trailers for transporting bicycles; bicycle wheels; disc wheels for bicycles; suspension systems for bicycles; bicycle frames; bicycle fork heads; transmissions for bicycles; hydraulic disc brakes for bicycles; hydraulic brakes on bicycle rims; structural parts for bicycles Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; bicycle rental; rental of vehicles; rental car reservation; bicycle rental and transport reservation

Abstract

A system for estimating the behavior of a cyclist on a bicycle and/or of the quality of a road along a path followed by said bicycle, comprising: a sensor configured to detect the vertical acceleration of the bicycle and to supply a signal representative of the same; a module for estimating vertical impacts configured to: receive at the input the signal representative of the vertical acceleration for a determined time; acknowledge one or more first portions of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration, containing peaks due to vertical impacts, and one or more second portions of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration devoid of said peaks due to vertical impacts, wherein said one or more first portions of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration are indicative of the cyclist's behavior, and said one or more second portions of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration are indicative of the road quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62H 5/00 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles
• B62H 5/20 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices
• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
• G07C 1/10 - Registering, indicating, or recording the time of events or elapsed time, e.g. time-recorders for work people together with the recording, indicating or registering of other data, e.g. of signs of identity
• B62J 45/412 - Speed sensors
• B62J 45/414 - Acceleration sensors

Abstract

It is disclosed a system to control the position of a plurality of shared vehicles in a service area. The service area comprises at least one virtual free-floating parking area (2-1, 2-2), wherein the parking of the plurality of shared vehicles is authorized. The system comprises a mobile electronic device (3), a central controller (9), an electro-mechanical device (20) mounted on a shared vehicle and a means (29, 27) for blocking/unblocking the movement of the shared vehicle as a function of a command signal (SJk, S_drv_m). The mobile electronic device (3) is configured to transmit (t154, t52), towards the electromechanical device (20) or towards the central controller, a request message for parking the shared vehicle. The central controller (9) is configured to receive data representative of the geographical position of the shared vehicle inside the service area, is configured to receive, from the electro-mechanical device or from the mobile electronic device, the request message for parking the vehicle, and is configured to verify whether the vehicle is positioned inside the service area and whether it is positioned inside or outside the at least one virtual free-floating parking area. In case of detection of the vehicle inside the service area and inside a virtual free-floating parking area, the central controller (9) is configured to transmit (t156, t53), towards the electro-mechanical device or towards the mobile electronic device, a confirmation message of the enabling of the parking of the vehicle inside the virtual free- floating parking area. In case of detection of the vehicle inside the service area and outside the at least one virtual free-floating parking area, the central controller (9) is configured to transmit (t126, t23), towards the electro-mechanical device or towards the mobile electronic device, a parking disabling message indicative of a rejection of the request to park the vehicle outside the at least one virtual free-floating parking area. The electro-mechanical device is configured to receive, from the central controller or from the mobile electronic device, the confirmation message of the enabling of the parking and to generate therefrom the command signal representative of the blocking of the movement of the shared vehicle inside the virtual free-floating parking area. The electro-mechanical device is further configured to receive, from the central controller or from the mobile electronic device, the parking disabling message and to generate therefrom the command signal representative of an inhibition of the blocking of the movement of the shared vehicle outside the at least one virtual free-floating parking area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62H 5/14 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles preventing wheel rotation
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services

Abstract

A device for controlling a pedal-assisted bicycle (100) provided with an electric motor (2) associated with a wheel (102), at least one battery pack (3) associated with said motor (2) to bidirectionally exchange energy with it. The device comprises first sensor means (6) configured for at least one quantity correlated to the speed of a wheel of the bicycle (102) and to generate one or more signals representative of it and at least one control unit (8) associated with the first sensor means (6) and the motor (2) and configured to drive the electric motor (2) at least according to one operating mode, wherein it acts as an actuator or generator as a function of the angular velocity of the wheel (102). The control unit (8) is further configured to drive the electric motor (2) according to an anti-theft modality, wherein it imparts a torque opposite to a direction of rotation of the wheel (102) as detected by the first sensor means (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/65 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts with axle and driving shaft arranged coaxially
• B62J 6/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cyclesMounting or supporting thereofCircuits therefor
• B62J 6/04 - Rear lights
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B62H 5/08 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles preventing the drive
• B62H 5/20 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for estimating the behavior of a cyclist on a bicycle and/or of the quality of a road along a path followed by said bicycle, comprising: - a sensor configured to detect the vertical acceleration (Az) of the bicycle and to supply a signal representative of the same; - a module (7) for estimating vertical impacts configured to: - receive at the input the signal representative of the vertical acceleration (Az) for a determined time; - acknowledge one or more first portions (12) of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration (Az), containing peaks due to vertical impacts, and one or more second portions (13) of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration (Az*) devoid of said peaks due to vertical impacts, wherein said one or more first portions (12) of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration (Az) are indicative of the cyclist's behavior, and said one or more second portions (13) of the signal representative of the vertical acceleration (Az*) are indicative of the road quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62K 1/00 - Unicycles

Abstract

It is disclosed a system (1) for controlling the electric motor (101) of a pedal- assisted bicycle comprising the electric motor (101) coupled to a wheel (102) of the bicycle, a pedal-thrust group (103) connected to a wheel (102) of the bicycle, and a battery (105) configured to exchange energy with the motor. The control system (1) comprises a pedal-thrust cadence sensor (2) configured to detect the pedal-thrust rate exerted by a cyclist on the pedal-thrust group (103) and configured to generate a signal representive of the pedal-thrust rate, comprises a pedal-thrust torque sensor (3) configured to detect the torque applied by the cyclist on the pedal-thrust group (103) and configured to generate a signal representive of the torque applied by the cyclist, comprises a bicycle acceleration or speed sensor (4) configured to generate a signal representive of the acceleration or speed of the bicycle, comprises a sensor (5) for detecting the power of the motor (101) and configured to generate a signal representive of the power of the motor, comprises a closed-loop controller (7) of the torque applied by the cyclist on the pedal-thrust group, comprises a closed-loop controller (9) of the resisting torque on the bicycle and comprises a dividing module (11). The closed-loop controller (7) of the torque applied by the cyclist is configured to generate a reference motor command signal based on the cyclist torque (l°cyc) based on the error between a reference cyclist torque (T°cyc) and the effective torque applied by the cyclist (Tcyc) detected by the pedal-thrust torque sensor (3). The closed-loop controller (9) of the resisting torque is configured to generate a reference motor command signal based on the resisting torque (l°env) based on the error between a reference resisting torque (T°env) and an effective resisting torque (Tenv) determined based on at least said signals representive of the motor power, of the pedal-thrust cadence and of the bicycle speed or acceleration. The dividing module (11) is configured to generate a motor reference command signal (l°mot) based on the reference motor command signal based on the cyclist torque (l°cyc), on the reference motor command signal based on the resisting torque (I°env), on the effective resisting torque (Tenv), and based on a reference dividing parameter (α).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
• B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
• B62M 6/65 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts with axle and driving shaft arranged coaxially

Abstract

It is disclosed a system (1) for estimating the slope (θ) of a pedal- assisted bicycle comprising an electric motor (101) connected to a wheel (102) of the bicycle and one or more sensors/modules configured to generate signals representive of quantities relative to the bicycle. The system comprises a sensor for detecting the longitudinal speed (Vx) of the bicycle, said sensor being configured to generate a signal representive of the longitudinal speed of the bicycle; an inertial measurement unit configured to measure the longitudinal (ax), lateral (ay) and vertical (az) accelerations and the angular velocities of roll (ωx), pitch (wy) and yaw (ωz) of the bicycle and configured to generate signals representive of the above accelerations and velocities; and a module (2) for estimating the slope (θ) of the bicycle. The module for estimating the slope comprises an extended Kalman filter (4) configured to recursively calculate a gain (Kk) of the Kalman filter based on said signals representive of the longitudinal speed (Vx), the longitudinal (ax), lateral (ay) and vertical (az) accelerations and the angular velocities of roll (ωx), pitch (ωy) and yaw (ωz) of the bicycle, and to estimate said slope (θ) of the bicycle based on said Kalman filter gain (Kk) and the module for estimating the slope further comprises a module (3) for determining correction parameters (S, T) such as to modify said gain (Kk) of the Kalman filter based on one or more of said signals representive of quantities relative to the bicycle and such as to affect said estimation of the slope (θ) performed by the extended Kalman filter (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof

Abstract

It is disclosed an adaptive system (1) to control a pedal- assisted bicycle (100). The system (1) comprises an electric motor (101) configured to operate as a motor and as a generator associated with a wheel (102) of the bicycle (100), a rechargeable battery (106) having a power exchange relationship with the electric motor (101), a pedal-thrust group (103) to be pedaled by a cyclist, a transmission (104) operatively interposed between the pedal-thrust group (103) and a wheel (102) of the bicycle comprising a free-wheel mechanism (105). The system comprises a sensor configured to generate a signal representative of an angular speed (ωwheel) of a wheel (102) of the bicycle, a sensor configured to generate a signal representative of an angular speed (ωfree-wheel) of the free-wheel mechanism (105), a sensor configured to generate a signal representative of the state of charge (SoC) of the battery (106), a nominal control module (2) configured to generate a motor nominal command signal (I°motor) based at least on said signals representative of the angular speed (ωwheel) of the wheel (102) and of the angular speed (ωfree-wheel) of the free-wheel mechanism (105), wherein said motor nominal command signal (I°motor) or a portion (i°cyclist) thereof is defined by a inversion speed (vlimit) of the bicycle beneath which the motor (101) supplies an assistance to the pedal- thrust and above which the motor (101) operates as a generator, and wherein said motor nominal command signal (I°motor) or a portion (i°cyclist) thereof is further defined by a maximum energy recovery value (irec,min) when the bicycle is not braking. The system further comprises an adaptive control module (3) configured to generate a motor corrected command signal ( I °motor, corr) determined from the motor nominal command signal (I°motor) corrected based on the signal representative of the state of charge (SoC) of the battery (106), which is configured to modify said inversion speed (vlimit) and said maximum energy recovery value (irec,min) of the motor nominal command signal (I°motor) or of a portion (i°cyclist) thereof based on the signal representative of the state of charge (SoC). The system is further configured to supply to the motor (101) a reference command signal (I°ref) determined based on said motor corrected command signal ( I °motor, corr) ·

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof

Goods & Services

Vehicles; electric vehicles; land vehicles; bicycles; electric bicycles. Bike sharing services; car sharing services; vehicle rental; rental of bicycles; rental, booking and providing of vehicles; rental, booking and providing of bicycles.

Abstract

according to a second mode, wherein the electric machine acts as a motor and is capable of delivering additional power to the bicycle wheel by withdrawing energy from the one or more batteries. The dynamo may further include one or more command members connected to the control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• B62M 6/90 - Batteries
• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
• B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B60L 7/18 - Controlling the braking effect
• B62J 6/12 - Dynamos arranged in the wheel hub
• H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
• B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]

Abstract

k) of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor
• B62K 3/00 - Bicycles
• B62M 6/90 - Batteries

Goods & Services

Computer programs and software; application software; computer software applications, downloadable; computer application software for cellular phones; computer software for application integration.

Goods & Services

Electric propulsion mechanisms for bicycles; Geared electric motors for bicycles; Electric motors for bicycles; Electric transmissions for bicycles; Electric bicycle gear shifting apparatus; Electric bicycles parts.

Goods & Services

Programs and software for computers; Applications software; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer software for integration of applications; Application software for mobile telephones.