Electric bicycle.

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- ^^^^^ 5/1999, 01/26/2004, 06/16/2005, subsection a), 4th and 12th sections I and III 0W002, 07/15/2004, 07/28/2004 and 09/07/2007); Mexican Constitution of Industrial Property (DOF of the Agreement that delegates powers to the Regional Directors, Divisional Deputy Directors, Coordinators

Departmental and other subordinates of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property. (DOF 12/15/1999, amended on 02/04/2000, 07/29/2004,

08/04/2004 and 09/13/2007).

This document is signed with an advanced electronic signature (FIEL), based on articles 7 BIS 2 of the Industrial Property Law; 3 of its Regulations, and 1 section III, 2 section V, 26 BIS and 26 TER of the Agreement establishing the guidelines for the use of the Payment and Electronic Services Portal (PASE) of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property , in the procedures indicated.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is related to the techniques used in vehicle design and, more particularly, it relates to an electric bicycle.

BACKGROUND

Vehicles such as automobiles can be used to transport other modes of transportation, such as bicycles, for example. The vehicle can be used to transport the bicycle, for example, for recreational bicycle use. By way of another example, the vehicle can be used to transport the bicycle such that the vehicle and the bicycle provide a multimodal means of transportation. The multimodal means of transportation may include driving the vehicle to a location where the vehicle can park and then driving the bicycle from the vehicle to a final destination. For example, a driver might travel to a work office located in an urban environment congested by commuters by first driving the vehicle to a less congested satellite parking lot remote from the office and riding the bicycle from the vehicle to the office. The bicycle can be maneuvered more easily and quickly in the most congested areas, and at a lower cost to the owner and the environment.

The bike includes a frame and pedal assembly for manually pedaling the bike. In addition to manual propulsion by pedaling, the bicycle can be an electrically powered electric bicycle, eg by battery power. Accordingly, the rider can selectively pedal the electric bicycle or can ride the electric bicycle since the bicycle is electrically powered. The pedals can be used, for example, when the driver seeks to exercise or when the battery is dead. Electric propulsion can be used, for example, to aid pedaling when the rider does not want to get overheated from pedaling exertion. For example, a

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INSTITUTO MEXICANO driver can use the electric powered bicycle when he is driving to work and does not want to sweat or wrinkle his clothes. When electrically propelled, some jurisdictions, eg, the European Union, require the driver to continuously provide a certain amount of power per pedaling to initiate and maintain electric propulsion. Operating the electric bicycle so that the electric drive of the bike only assists the manual drive, eg, the electric bike may not be operated solely by electric drive, may be referred to as a pedelec mode.

Packing the bicycle in or on a vehicle during transport creates difficulties, especially with small vehicles. An interior of a vehicle can be reconfigurable, eg, the seats can be folded, to accommodate a bicycle inside the vehicle. However, the disadvantage is that the bicycle consumes valuable space inside the vehicle and can, as a disadvantage, move within the vehicle during unexpected acceleration or deceleration.

Alternatively, bicycles can be stored outside of a vehicle during transportation. For example, aftermarket bike racks are available to mount to vehicles and support one or more bikes. However, these aftermarket bike racks are expensive to buy. Mounting the aftermarket bike rack on the vehicle and mounting the bike on the bike rack is also unfortunately time consuming. The bike rack and bicycle also disrupt airflow throughout the vehicle during travel, thus unfortunately lowering the vehicle's fuel economy.

Accordingly, there is still an opportunity to design a multimodal transport device that is easily and compactly integrated with the vehicle.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electric bicycle in a deployed position;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of an electric bicycle in a folded position;

Figure 3 is a side view of the electric bicycle in the unfolded position and including a housing that conceals a seat post;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the electric bicycle in the folded position with the shell concealing a frame of the electric bicycle;

Figure 5A is a perspective view of the electric bicycle with the frame in the folded position and the case disengaged;

Figure 5B is a perspective view of the electric bicycle with the box hiding the frame in the folded position and the seat post extended to serve as a handle;

Figure 5C is a perspective view of the electric bicycle with the seat post retracted to be hidden in the box;

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a portion of a front wheel and a rear wheel of the electric bicycle and an electromagnet and a magnet for locking the frame in the folded position;

Figure 7 is a schematic of a deployment assistance system;

Figure 8 is a block diagram of a method for operating the deployed assist system;

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the frame in the folded position exposing a hinge;

Figure 10A is a perspective view of the frame in the folded position and partially sectioned to show a spring attached to the hinge;

Figure 10B is a side view of a portion of the frame in the deployed position with the frame partially in sectional view to show the spring;

Figure 11A is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the frame in the folded position with the frame partially cut in section to show the hinge and spring;

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Figure 11B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the frame in the unfolded position with the frame partially in sectional view to show the hinge and spring;

Figure 12 is a perspective view of the frame including a clasp;

Figure 13 is a screen shot of a montage monitor system;

Figure 14A is a view of a portion of the frame in the folded position and including a closure piece;

Figure 14B is a perspective view of Figure 12A with the socket engaging the frame;

Figure 15 is a perspective view of a portion of the frame in the folded position and including a flexible cable;

Figure 16 is a schematic of a keyless locking system;

Figure 17A is a perspective view of the electric bicycle with the frame in the folded position and enclosed by the box and connected to a charging point through a cable;

Figure 17B is a perspective view of a portion of the frame in the folded position and of the engagement piece disengaged with the cable of Figure 17A;

Figure 17C is a perspective view of a portion of the frame in the folded position with the socket securing the cable to the frame;

Figure 18A is a perspective view of an electric bicycle plug uncoupled from the charging point;

Figure 18B is a perspective view of the plug of Figure 15A secured to the charging point;

Figure 19 is a schematic view of an electric bicycle traction chain:

Figure 20 is a perspective view of a portion of the traction chain;

Figure 21 is an exploded view of the traction chain;

Figure 22 is a schematic view of a pull chain encoder;

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Figure 23 is a block diagram of regeneration and power control logic;

Figure 24 is a block diagram of the power control logic;

Figure 25 is a block diagram of regeneration and power control logic incorporating power control logic;

Figure 26A is a schematic view of the electric bicycle operated in a remote mode;

Figure 26B is a schematic view of the electric bicycle operated alternately in a vehicle mode and in the remote mode;

Figure 27 is a schematic view of the electric bicycle operated in a charging mode;

Figure 28 is a block diagram showing communication between the electric bicycle, a vehicle, and a mobile device;

Figure 29 is a block diagram showing the communication between the electric bicycle, the vehicle and the mobile device through a coupling system;

Figure 30 is a block diagram of a method for operating a communication system;

Figure 31 is a perspective view of the coupling system;

Figure 32 is an enlarged view of a portion of the coupling system;

Figure 33 is a perspective view of a vehicle user interface;

Figure 34 is a perspective view of a portion of a vehicle interior;

Figure 35 is a perspective view of an external loading console;

Figure 36 is a perspective view of the electric bicycle including lights to illuminate an area around the electric bicycle;

Figure 37 is a schematic of a haptic feedback system;

Figure 38 is a block diagram of a method for operating the haptic feedback system;

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Figure 39 is a graph showing the initiation and duration of vibration of various conditions of vibration generators of the handlebars of the electric bicycle;

Figure 40 is a schematic view of the operation of a cornering assistance system of the electric bicycle;

Figure 41 is a cross-sectional view of an integrated warning light of an electric bicycle seat assembly;

Figure 42 is a schematic of a lighting system;

Figure 43 is a cross-sectional view of an electric bicycle wheel;

Figure 44 is a schematic of a seat adjustment system;

Figure 45 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a memory seat post;

Figure 46 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the memory seat post;

Figure 47 is a schematic view of a third embodiment of the memory seat post; Y

Figure 48 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the memory seat post;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to the Figures, where the same numbers indicate similar parts through various views, an electric bicycle is shown 10. As set forth in greater detail below, the electric bicycle 10 is conveniently integrated with a vehicle 12 for a multimodal transport. In other words, vehicle 12 can be used to transport electric bicycle 10 to a desired location where electric bicycle 10 can be removed from vehicle 12 and driven to a final destination.

By way of example, a person who has an office in a congested urban location can drive the vehicle 12 to a remote parking lot from the office and drive the electric bicycle 10 from the vehicle 12 to the office. The electric bicycle 10 can be easier and faster to maneuver in the

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OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY An urban location full of people. An occupant, namely the driver, can pedal the electric bicycle 10 in manual mode for exercise and / or in the event that the electric bicycle 10 runs out of power. The rider can ride the electric bicycle 10 in power mode to conserve body energy and / or avoid sweating in work clothes.

Referring to Figure 1, the electric bicycle 10 includes a frame 14, a handlebar mount 16 attached to the frame 14, and a seat assembly 18 attached to the frame 14. A front wheel 20 is supported by the frame 14 and It may be coupled to the handlebar assembly 16 to steer the front wheel 20. A rear wheel 22 is supported by the frame 14. A traction chain is connected to at least one of the front wheel 20 and the rear wheel 22 to propel the electric bicycle 10. A power source, such as a battery 26 (shown in Figures 28 and 20), is coupled to drive chain 24 to provide power to drive chain 24. Electric bicycle 10 includes a computing device 28 (shown in Figures 28 and 29), namely, a controller, for controlling drive chain 24 and / or other details of electric bicycle 10.

With reference to Figures 28 and 29, computing device 28 can include all kinds of suitable components. For example, as shown in Figure 7, computing device 28 may include processor 31, memory 29, and so on. With continued reference to Figures 28 and 29, a mobile device 48, eg, a mobile phone, a tablet, etc. it may be supported by bicycle 10 and may be in communication with computing device 28, as set forth below. Mobile device 48 may be loosely coupled to bicycle 10, for example, with a docking station 21, as shown in Figures 1 and 3.

Referring to Figures 1-3, frame 14 includes a front segment 30, eg, a first segment 30, and a rear segment 32, eg, a second segment 32. The front segment 30 supports the handlebar assembly 16 and rear segment 32 supports seat assembly 18. Traction chain 24 may be supported by rear segment 32.

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Front segment 30 and rear segment 32, can each, for example, include a wheel support member that interlocks with front wheel 20 and rear wheel 22. The wheel support members can be a single bar. extending along one side of the front wheel 20 / rear wheel 22, as shown in Figure 1. In such a configuration, the front wheel 20 and the rear wheel 22 may be in a sandwich position between the wheel support members when the frame 14 is in a folded position, as shown in Figures 2 and 6. Alternatively, the wheel support members may be a fork extending along both sides of the front wheel 20 / rear wheel 22.

Frame 14 is collapsible, as shown in Figures 1-4, for example. Specifically, frame 14 is collapsible, eg, pivotal, between a deployed position, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, and a collapsed position, as shown in Figures 2 and 4. Front segment 30 and the posterior segment 32 may be loosely coupled to each other for movement between the folded and deployed positions.

In one example, as shown in Figure 9, a hinge 34 may connect to the front segment 30 and the rear segment 32. The hinge 34 is configured to allow the front segment 30 and the rear segment 32 to rotate around the hinge 34 between the folded position and the unfolded position. Hinge 34 may, for example, allow 180 degrees of rotation between front segment 30 and rear segment 32 between the folded position and the unfolded position. However, the front segment 30 and the rear segment 32 may be loosely coupled to each other in any suitable way.

Hinge 34 may be a concealed hinge, eg, hinge 34 may be concealed between front segment 30 and rear segment 32 when frame 14 is in the deployed position. Segment 30 and / or posterior segment 32 may define pocket 35 to house hinge 34 when frame 14 is in the deployed position. For example, hinge 34 can be a Soss hinge as shown in Figure 9. Alternatively, hinge 34 can be

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Referring to Figure 9, the hinge 34 may include a first bracket 58 connected to the front segment 30 and a second bracket 59 connected to the rear segment 32. The first bracket 58 and the second bracket 59 are connected by a first set 60 of plates. and a second set 61 of plates. The first set of plates 60 and the second set of plates 61 are pivotally connected to each other and pivotally with the first bracket 58 and the second bracket 59. The first bracket 58 and / or the second bracket 59 may define the bag 35.

Referring to Figures 3-5C, electric bicycle 10 may include a housing 36 to enclose at least a portion of frame 14 when frame 14 is in the folded position. Housing 36 may be supported by frame 14 when electric bicycle 10 is in the deployed position. As shown in Figure 3, for example, the shell 36 may receive a portion of the seat assembly 18 when the electric bicycle 10 is in the deployed position. In such a configuration, the electric bicycle 10 can be operated with the housing 36 on the seat assembly 18.

The housing 36 may include two sides 38 as well shown in Figure 4. The two sides 38 can be mutually engaged, eg, by spring actuation, retention, fasteners, etc., to retain the housing 36 on the frame. 14. Alternatively, or in addition, the two sides 38 may engage frame 14 and / or seat assembly 18 to retain housing 36 on frame 14.

As shown in Figures 5A-C, housing 36 is movable to expose / enclose at least a portion of frame 14. For example, as shown in Figure 5A, the two sides 38 can be removed from each other and from the seat assembly 18, eg, removed from the rest of the bicycle 10. When the two sides 38 are removed, the frame 14 can be moved to the folded position.

Alternatively, at least one of the two sides 38 may slidably engage a rail (not shown) on frame 14 and / or to the

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The two sides 38 can be rigid. For example, the two sides 38 can be formed of a suitable composite such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc., and / or they can be formed of a suitable metal and / or plastic.

Referring to Figure 5C, the housing 36 may include at least one intermediate piece 40 that extends between the two sides 38. The intermediate piece 40 can be flexible with respect to the sides 38. The intermediate piece 40, for example, can be made of neoprene or any other suitable material. The intermediate piece 40 can be movably coupled to the sides 38. For example, the intermediate piece 40 may be connected to the sides with a clasp, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, etc.

As shown in Figure 5A, the two sides of the housing 36 are separated from each other to disengage the two sides of the handle assembly. The two sides can be separated from each other after frame 14 is moved to the folded position, as shown in Figure 5A, or alternatively, frame 14 can be moved to the folded position after the two sides enclose to frame 14 in the folded position. In another embodiment, the frame 14 can be moved to the folded position after the two sides of the casing 36 are moved to the folded position.

As shown in Figure 5B, the two sides 38 move into position enclosing at least a portion of frame 14 in the folded position. In this position, the two sides 38 can be coupled to each other and / or to frame 14 to retain casing 36 relative to frame 14. As shown in Figure

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5C, the seat assembly 18 can be retracted into the housing 36 and the intermediate piece 40 can be deployed between the sides 38.

Referring to Figure 6, one of the front segment 30 and the rear segment 32 supports, e.g., is fixed relative to, a magnet 42, e.g., a permanent magnet, and the other front segment 30 and rear segment 32 supports, eg, is fixed relative to, an electromagnet 44 aligned with magnet 42 when frame 14 is folded. Magnet 42 and electromagnet 44 may be fixed to wheel support members of front segment 30 and rear segment 32, and / or may be fixed wheel axles of front segment 30 and rear segment 32.

As shown in Figure 7, electromagnet 44 is a component of a deployment assist system 47 that may be configured to deploy frame 14 from the collapsed position to the deployed position. Electromagnet 44 is coupled to the power source of electric bicycle 10, eg, battery 26, such that power to electromagnet 44 can be turned on and off. In other words, when power is supplied to electromagnet 44, electromagnet 44 emits a repelling magnetic field, and when no power is supplied to electromagnet 44, electromagnet 44 does not emit a magnetic field. A switch (shown in Fig. 7), for example, may be in communication with electromagnet 44 to turn electromagnet 44 on and off.

Electromagnet 44 includes a core, formed of a ferromagnetic material such as iron, and a wire wrapped around the core. When power is supplied to the wire, electromagnet 44 emits a magnetic field. Magnet 42 and electromagnet 44 are attached to front segment 30 and rear segment 32 such that the same poles of magnet 42 and electromagnet 44 face each other when frame 14 is folded. For example, the north pole of the magnet faces the north pole of electromagnet 44, or the south pole of magnet 42 faces the south pole of electromagnet 44, when frame 14 is in the folded position.

Electromagnet 44 is disposed in a magnetic field of magnet 42 when frame 14 is in the folded position. When frame 14 is in the folded position and electromagnet 44 is off, magnet 42 attracts the core of electromagnet 44 to retain frame 14 in the folded position. When frame 14 is in the

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With continued reference to Figure 7, a controller 73, eg, computing device 28, may be configured to power electromagnet 44 to repel magnet 42 to display frame 14. Specifically, controller 73, eg ., computing device 28 can be coupled to emergency source, eg, battery 26, and controller 73 can selectively connect power source to electromagnet 44 to power electromagnet 44. For example, a switch 45 may be coupled to the power source, eg, the battery 26, and the controller 73, eg, the computing device 28. The controller 73, eg, the computing device 28, can be programmed to close switch 45 to power electromagnet 44.

The supply of power to electromagnet 44 can be controlled with an authorized security pass. The security pass can be an electronic device, eg, a mobile device 48 such as a mobile phone, tablet, etc. the one that communicates with the electric bicycle 10 to identify the authorized use. The security pass can be a key (not shown), such as a mechanical key, or a wireless key, such as an RFID key. The security pass can be operated by a biometric indicator, such as a fingerprint scanner, a retina scanner, etc. Thus, electromagnet 44 can be operated as a security device to prevent unauthorized use, namely, electromagnet 44 can be selectively operated as a security system to prevent frame 14 from being deployed by anyone other than the authorized user.

The controller may be programmed to avoid supplying power to electromagnet 44 in the absence of detection of a security pass. For example, controller 73, eg, computing device 28, may be programmed to avoid supplying power to electromagnet 44 in the absence of detection of

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A damping layer 46 can be mounted to magnet 42 and / or electromagnet 44. Damping layer 46 can be formed of a non-ferromagnetic material, such as plastic. Damping layer 46 is disposed between magnet 42 and electromagnet 44 when frame 14 is in the folded position. The damping layer 46 prevents the magnet 42 from fully engaging the core of the electromagnet 44, which would make repulsion impossible when the electromagnet 44 is powered.

Referring to Figures 10A-12, hinge 34 may be spring loaded to aid movement of frame 14 from the folded position to the deployed position and to retain frame 14 in the deployed position while the user locks frame 14 in place. the deployed position. For example, a spring 57 may be configured to bias frame 14 around hinge 34 toward the deployed position.

Specifically, the hinge 34 may include a post 62 connected to the first set 60 of plates and extending from the first set 60 through the first bracket 58 to a cantilevered end 63. A cap 65 may be attached to the post 62 adjacent to the end. cantilever 63. Spring 57 is retained on post 62 between cap 65 and first bracket 58. Cap 65 can be coiled coupled with post 62 for adjustment along post 62 to vary the tension on spring 57.

Referring to Figures 10A-11B, frame 14 moves from the unfolded position to the folded position, the first bracket 58 and the second bracket 59 move toward each other, and the first set 60 of plates and the second set Plate 61 are moved relative to themselves and relative to the first bracket 58 and the second bracket 59. As the first plate set 60 moves relative to the first bracket 58, the first plate set 60 pulls the post 62 through the first bracket 58 to compress the

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Referring to Figure 12, a clasp 54 can hold frame 14 in the folded position. For example, clasp 54 can selectively engage both front segment 30 and rear segment 32 in the folded position to prevent relative movement between front segment 30 and rear segment 32 toward the deployed position. The unfolding process can occur once the user releases the clasp 54. When clasp 54 is released, spring 57 can be configured to initiate the unfolding process of frame 14. Once deployed, the user can then actuate a clasp (not shown) to hold bicycle 10 in the deployed position. Once the clasp has been actuated, the user can ride the electric bicycle 10.

In another embodiment, a torsion spring (not shown) may connect to front segment 30 and rear segment 32 to aid movement between the folded and deployed positions. Once frame 14 is in the deployed position, the torsion spring can be returned to the collapsed orientation, ready to support the next deployment process. For example, the torsion spring can be configured such that the pedaling of the crank 56 retains the spring. The retention process can be completed in any suitable way. For example, an electric motor can return the torsion spring. In another example, a link mechanism may be coupled to the crank 56. The link mechanism is configured such that when the user initiates pedaling of the crank 56, the torsion spring is automatically repositioned. For example, a medium toothed gear may engage the spring and crank 56 to drive the torsion spring half rotation when deployed, but is not engaged once the torsion spring has returned to the collapsed state. Alternatively, the link mechanism may include a protrusion and the crank 56 may have a corresponding protrusion configured to bias the spring rearward into the collapsed orientation.

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Handlebar bar assembly 16 may be pivotally coupled to front segment 30 between the extended position, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, and a retracted position, as shown in Figure 2. With reference to the Figures 1 and 3, the handlebar assembly 16 may, for example, include a stem 64 rotatably connected to the front segment 30 of frame 14. A handlebar bar 66 is supported on stem 64 for steering by an electric bicycle rider 10. The handlebar assembly 16 may include a fork 68 that rotatably supports the front wheel 20. The front segment 30 of frame 14 can rotatably support fork 68 and stem 64 can be connected to fork 68 to rotate fork relative to front segment 30. Fork 68 may, for example, include a single arm that supports front wheel 20, as shown in the figures, or alternatively may include two teeth that support opposite sides of front wheel 20.

Referring to Figure 5A, stem 64 may be remotely connected to yoke 68. Yoke 68 and / or stem 64 may support at least one magnet 70 to retain stem 64 to yoke 68. For example, yoke 68 can support magnet 70 and stem 64 can have an end 72 formed of ferromagnetic material. To mount stem 64 to yoke 68, magnet 70 is flush with the end to magnetically attract the end to magnet 70. One of the stems 64 and yoke 68 may include a mechanical lock 74, eg, a mechanical clasp 74 (shown in Figure 32) to lock the stem 64 to the yoke 68 once assembled. Magnet 70 can be a permanent magnet. To disassemble stem 64 from fork 68, a force greater than the force of magnetic attraction may be applied between magnet 70 and end 72, namely, applied manually by the user, to disengage stem 64 from fork 68. When disengaged from fork 68, stem 64 and handlebar 66 can be stored in housing 36, as shown in Figure 5A. Magnet 70 may be an electromagnet (identified with item number 70 in Figure 5A) that can be turned on, namely, to generate a magnetic field, to retain stem 64 in yoke 68. Electromagnet 70 may be turned off, that is

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Referring to FIG. 7, electromagnet 70 can be turned on and / or turned off manually and / or automatically. For example, a switch may be in communication with electromagnet 70 to turn electromagnet 44 on and off. Additionally, or alternatively, computing device 28 of electric bicycle 10 may automatically turn electromagnet 70 on. For example, computing device 28 can power electromagnet 70 when frame 14 is deployed, which can be communicated to computing device 28 via sensors (not shown). In another example, computing device 28 may power electromagnet 70 when electric bicycle 10 is authorized for use with the authorized security pass, as mentioned above. The computing device 28 can turn off the electromagnet 70 when, for example, the mechanical clasp 74 is fastened, which can be communicated to the computing device 28 via sensors (not shown). The bicycle 10 may include a sensor 49 in one of the first segment 30 and the second segment 32 and be configured to detect when the frame 14 is in at least one of the folded position and the unfolded position. Sensor 49 may communicate an indication that frame 14 is in the folded position and / or the unfolded position to computing device 28.

The mechanical lock 74 can loosely engage the handlebar assembly 66 and the first segment 30 when the handlebar assembly 66 is in the extended position. Mechanical lock 74 may be configured to notify controller 73, eg, computing device 28, when mechanical lock 74 engages with handlebar assembly 66 and first segment 30. For example, lock mechanics 74 may include a sensor configured

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eg, to computing device 28, to identify to controller 73, eg, computing device 28, that the handle bar assembly 66 is locked in the extended position. Controller 73, eg, computing device 28, may be configured to provide an instruction to discontinue power to electromagnet 70 when mechanical lock 74 identifies controller 73 that handle bar assembly 66 is locked in position. extended position. Alternatively, controller 73 is programmed to power electromagnet 70 for a predetermined period of time after electromagnet 70 is initially powered.

As shown in Figure 7, deployment assist system 47 may include computing device 28. As stated above, computing device 28 may include processor 31 and memory 29. As shown in block 310 of Figure 8, memory 29 can store instructions comprising programming to receive an instruction from an input device to move to first segment 30 and second segment 32 in frame 14 from a collapsed position. to a deployed position. The input device can, for example, be a security pass such as a recognized mobile phone, an RFID device, etc. as stated above. As shown in block 312, the instructions may comprise programming to connect the power source, e.g., battery 26, to electromagnet 44 to repel magnet 42 that is magnetically coupled to electromagnet 44 when the frame is on. the folded position. In other words, the computing device 28 may provide instruction to the electromagnet 44 to open the frame 14 from the folded position to the deployed position in response by input to the computing device 28. Input to computing device 28 may be a step taken by the driver, e.g., engaging a mechanical or electronic key, pressing a button, etc., or it may be a step automatically taken by computing device 28 when engaging. detects a security pass. As shown in block 314, the instructions may comprise the₁₈ 'ΙΜ, ΡΙ ^

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As shown at block 316, the instructions may include programming to, in response to the input device instruction, provide an instruction to connect the power source, eg, battery 26, to electromagnet 70 to repel attracting the handlebar bar assembly 16 to the extended position. As shown at block 318, the instructions may include programming to receive an indication from the mechanical lock 74 that the handlebar assembly 16 is locked in the extended position relative to and to provide an instruction to disconnect the power source. power, e.g., battery 26, from electromagnet 70 in response to indication from mechanical lock 74.

The instructions may include programming to first power the electromagnet 44 to assist in the deployment of the frame 14 from the folded position to the deployed position, and then power the electromagnet 70 to assist in locking the handle bar assembly 16 in the extended position . Thus, the bicycle rider 10 can first unfold the frame 14 and then lock the handlebar assembly 16 in the extended position.

Referring to Figures 1-3, seat assembly 18 may include a seat post 76 attached to frame 14, eg, rear segment 32, and a seat brace 78 connected to seat post 76. The stem 64 and seat post 76 are elongated and frame 14 includes a low profile. This design creates an additional low rung that allows a rider to climb over the frame 14 to sit on the electric bike 10.

Seat post 76 includes post 80 and seat tube 82 coupled to frame 14 and movable relative to it. Frame 14. Specifically, frame 14 may define a slot 84, namely a counterbore 84, which telescopically receives seat tube 82 such that seat tube 82 can selectively slide relative to frame. 14 through slot 84. Post 80 may be telescopically connected to seat tube 82 of₁₉ IMPI ^ ^{1 σ} MEXICAN INSTITUTE

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Seat tube 82 may define a slot 86 that telescopically receives post 80. Slot 86 of seat tube 82 may extend along a common axis like slot 84 of frame 14. Tube 80 may be fixed to seat tube 82 in slot 84 in any suitable way. For example, a latch mechanism (not shown), which may be the same as or different from the latch mechanism that latches post 80 against seat tube 82, can loosely latch post 80 and seat tube. seat 82 for securing post 80 and seat tube 82 to each other. The locking mechanism can be locked and unlocked with a button, plug, etc. mechanical or electrical

With reference to Figures 1-4, the seat post 76 is movable between an extended position, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, and a retracted position, as shown in Figures 2 and 4. The seat post 76 may extend relative to frame 14 with seat tube 82 extended upward from frame 14 and post 80 extended upward from seat tube 82 in the extended position. Seat post 76 can be retracted relative to frame 14 with seat tube 82 extended downward relative to frame 14 and post 80 extended downward within seat tube 82 in the stowed position. Movement of post 80 and seat tube 82 between the extended position and the stowed position can be done manually, namely, by the occupant's hands, and / or automatically, eg, motorized.

As shown in Figure 4, the post 80 can be left extended to function as a handle to move the electric bike 10. In other

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As shown in Figure 2, in the stowed position, post 80 of seat post 76 may extend downwardly from frame 14 to support frame 14 on the ground. Referring to Figures 2 and 4, a caster 88 may be mounted to the seat tube 82 of the seat post 76 to assist in the movement of the electric bicycle 10 when the seat post 76 is in the stowed position. Specifically, when frame 14 is moved to the folded position and seat post 76 is in the stowed position, electric bicycle 10 can be rolled on wheels and caster 88.

Caster 88 may selectively retract into seat tube 82. For example, a gear system (not shown) may connect between caster 88 and hinge 34. The gear system may be configured to extend caster 88 from seat tube 82 when frame 14 is folded and retracting caster 88 into seat tube 82 when frame 14 is unfolded. Thus, the extension / retraction of the caster 88 is independent of the movement of the seat post 76 between the extended position and the retracted position.

Battery 26 may be arranged in and supported by seat post 76. Battery 26 may be, for example, a lithium ion multi-cell battery 26. Battery 26 may have any suitable capacity rating, such as 5-10 Ah.

The portion of the seat post 76 that supports the battery 26 may be removable from the rest of the seat assembly 18. For example, the post 80 of the seat post 76 may support the battery 26 and may be removable from the post 80. The tube

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Being removable from the remainder of the seat assembly 18, the battery 26 can be attached to the computing device 28 to operate as a theft deterrent. When battery 26 is removed from the rest of electric bicycle 10, electric bicycle 10 cannot be mounted, and thus battery 26 can be removed to act as a theft deterrent.

As mentioned below, the seat tube 82, when removed from the post 80, can be attached to the charging console to recharge the battery 26 remotely from the rest of the electric bicycle 10. The charging console may include a contact. in communication with a power source and configured to communicate with the seat tube electrical contact 82 to electrically charge the battery 26. In one example, the loading console may be a vehicle loading console 90 integrated into a vehicle console 12, as shown in Figure 26. In another example, the loading console may be an external loading console 91, as shown in Figure 27, for example, connected to a wall socket, eg, a desktop charger.

The electric bicycle 10 may include a mounting monitoring system. For example, the mounting monitoring system includes sensors, namely sensor 49, to monitor the folded / unfolded position of frame 14, mounting stem 64 to fork 68 of handlebar mount 16, position of the seat assembly 18, and / or the position of the housing 36. The sensors can be proximity sensors to measure position and / or pressure sensors to measure clamp tightness. For example, as shown in block 320 of Figure 8, in display assistance system 47, memory 29 may store instructions comprising programming to provide visual and / or auditory confirmation that frame 14 is displayed. and / or that mechanical lock 74 locked the handle bar assembly 16 in the extended position.

With reference to Figure 13, the mounting monitoring system may include visual and / or auditory feedback when Figure 14, the bar mounting

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include one or more green lights 96 to indicate proper mounting and / or one or more red lights to indicate improper mounting. Additionally, or alternatively, the mounting monitoring system may make an audible sound, such as a clicking sound, when one or more components are not mounted. The mounting monitoring system may include a test button to re-verify proper mounting before or during operation of the e-bike 10.

Referring to Figure 9, front segment 30 and rear segment 32 of frame 14 have opposite faces 98 that are opposed to each other when frame 14 is in the deployed position. In the folded position, as shown in Figure 9, the faces 98 can be parallel to each other. Hinge 34 may be between faces 98.

A locking system 100 may be face supported and may be integrated with faces 98. Referring to Figures 14A and 14B, the locking system 100 may include a locking device that extends through at least one of faces 98. The locking mechanism may be, for example, a socket 102 loosely butted to faces 98. For example, as shown in Figure 9, the socket 102 may be U-shaped, eg, it may have two parallel ends and a curved portion extending between the parallel portions. The faces 98 can define sockets 106 that receive the parallel ends. The socket 102 and at least one of the sockets 106 may be configured such that the socket 102 blocks at least one of the sockets 106. When the parallel ends are received by the plugs 106 on the same face 98, as shown in Figure 9, the frame 14 can be moved to the deployed position with the socket 102 stored in the plugs 106.

The socket 102 may be disposed between the faces 98 when the first segment 30 and the second segment 32 of the frame 14 are in the deployed position. The socket 102 can be stored between the faces 98 and can travel with the bicycle 10 when the bicycle 10 is in operation. For

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102 it is disposed in cavity 101 when frame 14 is in the deployed position.

As shown in Figure 14A, when frame 14 is in the folded position, socket 102 can be removed from the two plugs 106 on the same face 98, as shown in Figure 14B, and inserted into one of the two sockets 106 and in socket 106 to engage frame 14 in the folded position against a stationary part 108, such as a bicycle rack, a light pole, etc. In other words, the socket 102 traps the stationary piece 108 between the socket 102 and the frame 14.

A retainer 109 (shown schematically in Figure 14A) may loosely lock the socket 102 on the sockets 106. The retainer 109 can be of any suitable type and can be disposed on one or both of the sockets 106. The part Socket 102 may, for example, include a cutout (not shown) that engages retainer 109 in socket 106. The retainer 109 may, for example, include a sprocket system such that the socket 102 can be engaged in the sockets 106 at various depths to accommodate a number of stationary parts. Trigger 110, as shown in Figures 14A and 14B, can disengage detent 109 and socket 102. Trigger 110 can, in part, be electronically activated. The mounting monitoring system, as mentioned above, can visually and / or audibly identify when the latch is activated, eg, when the socket 102 is properly located in the sockets 106.

In another embodiment of closure system 100, as shown in Figure 15, the snap device is a flexible cable 112 that extends from frame 14, and is retractable within frame 14, through one of the faces 98 The socket 102 is fixed to the cable 112 and is loosely coupled to the retainer.

The detent 109 may be controlled in any suitable way. For example, latch 109 can be mechanically actuated, eg, with a key, combination lock, etc. Alternatively or in addition, as shown in the

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Figure 16, a keyless locking system 107 can activate the detent 109. The keyless locking system 107 can include a sensor 111, a proximity sensor that detects an identifier, eg, an electronic key fob, a mobile device 48 such as a smart cell phone, etc., to automatically disengage the latch 109 when the identifier is within a predetermined range. Similarly, keyless engagement system 107 may automatically engage detent 109 when the identifier moves beyond the predetermined distance. With the keyless locking system 107, the retainer 109 may still be operable with a key assuming the battery is dead.

As shown in Figure 16, the keyless locking system 107 may include a controller, eg, computing device 28, in communication with sensor 111 and detent 109. The identifier, eg, A mobile device 48 may be in communication with sensor 111 and / or computing device 28. For example, as stated above, sensor 111 may be configured to detect the presence of the identifier, eg, mobile device 48, within a predetermined distance from sensor 111. Sensor 111 is configured to communicate detection of the identifier. identifier, eg, mobile device 48, to computing device 28. The computing device 28 is programmed to disengage the latch 109 when the sensor communicates detection of the identifier, eg, a mobile device 48. Alternatively, for example, the computing device 48 may be programmed to receive instructions directly of the identifier, eg, of the mobile device 48, to disengage the catch 109.

The keyless lock system 107 may include functions for sharing the electric bicycle 10. For example, the user may provide a receiver with a code, eg, supplied in a code notification from a mobile device and map of the location of the vehicle. the electric bicycle 10. The receiver can, for example, enter the receiver code on the mobile device 48 and the map can be displayed on the mobile device 48. The receiver can then locate the bicycle 10 using the map and disengage the detent using the code. An application loaded on a mobile device 48, may, for example, communicate the code to the keyless locking system 107 to automatically disengage the retainer 109.

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Electric bicycle 10 may also include a counterfeit detection system in communication with detent 109. The counterfeit detection system can detect counterfeiting with detent 109 and send a notification to an occupant's mobile device when counterfeiting is occurring. The counterfeit detection system may include, for example, an electrical wire through the retainer 109, vibration sensors, etc. For example, an unexpected cut in the charge before full charge could indicate that the power cord has been cut.

Referring to Figures 17A-18B, the electric bicycle 10 may include a charging system 116 for charging the battery 26 with a power source, such as a publicly available charging point 118. A first embodiment of the charging system is shown in Figures 17A-17C and a second embodiment of the charging system is shown in Figures 18A-18B.

Referring to Figures 17B and 17C, one of the faces 98, eg, the face 98 on the rear segment 32, may include a load unit 117 supported by at least one of the faces 98. The load unit 117 may, for example, include a power plug 120 configured to receive an outlet 122 from charging point 118. Power plug 120 and outlet 122 may be in any suitable configuration. Charging unit 117 is in communication with battery 26 to charge battery 26.

The electric bicycle 10 may include a plug socket system 124 to mate the connection 122 to the power plug 124. The socket socket system 124 may operate as a theft deterrent. For example, outlet 122 may be connected to charging point 118 with a cord 126 that is tamper resistant, eg, that includes a flexible braided jacket. In such a configuration the counterfeit resistant cord 126 not only supplies power to the power plug 120 but also operates as a theft deterrent when the socket-and-socket system 124 fits the socket 122 into the box 14. The socket 122 may be a universal outlet that is standardized such that outlet 122 can be available for public use and can be used by any bicycle

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Receptacle socket system 124 may include socket 102 and socket outlets 106. Socket plugs 106 are disposed on opposite sides of power plug 120 to receive socket 102. In other words, the socket Power plug 120 is disposed between socket plugs 106.

The socket 102 can, for example, be configured to mate with the charging plug 122. The socket 122 may define a slot 128 that accompanies the shape and size of the socket 102 such that the socket 102 fits within slot 128 and is held to fit outlet 122 to frame 14. Socket 102 may have a circular cross section and slot 128 may have a semi-circular cross section.

Receptacle retainer system 124 may include a retainer (such as retainer 109 in Figure 14A) that loosely engages with socket 102 in sockets 106. The retainer can be of any suitable type and may be arranged in one or both sockets 106. The socket 102 may, for example, include a cutout that engages the retainer in the socket 106. The retainer may, for example, include a sprocket system such that the socket 102 can be engaged in the sockets 106 at various depths to accommodate receptacles of various sizes and shapes. The mounting monitoring system, as mentioned above, can visually and / or audibly identify when the latch is activated, eg, when the socket 102 is properly located in the sockets 106.

The socket 102 can be stored in the socket outlets 106 when the power socket 120 is not in use. In this configuration, the frame 14 can be moved to a deployed position with the socket 102 in the socket plugs 106. Referring to Figure 14B, when the frame 14 is in the folded position, the socket 102 can be removed. of the socket plugs 106 so that the outlet 122 can be mated to the socket outlet.

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Referring to Figure 18A, electric bicycle 10 may include an outlet 130 that mates with a plug 134 at charging point 118, and a cord 132 that connects to outlet 130 with frame 14. Cord 132 may extend from one of the faces 98 of the frame 14. The cord 132 may be retractable into the frame 14 through the face 98. The cord 132 may be tamper resistant, eg, it may include a flexible braided covering.

The socket 102 may be coupled to the socket 130 to fit the face 98 and to fit the load point 118. The socket 102 can be fitted to the socket plugs 106 on the face 98 in a manner similar to Figures 17A. -C. In such a configuration, socket 102 retains outlet 130 on face 98 and frame 14 can be moved to the folded position with socket 102 engaged with face 98.

Socket 130 may include rings 136 that receive socket 102 so that socket 130 and socket 102 can move as a unit between frame 14 and load point 118. Socket 102 can slide relative to the outlet 130 through rings 136 to fit socket 102 relative to outlet 130 for proper mating with frame 14 and / or load point 118.

Load point 118 may be configured to receive and engage socket 102. For example, the socket 102 may have a circular cross section and the loading point 118 may define grooves 138 having a semi-circular cross section to receive the socket 102. The socket 102 can retain the load point 118 in the slots 138. As shown in Figure 18A, a socket cylinder 140 can be fitted to the socket 102 to fit the load point 118 between the socket cylinder 140 and the socket 102. The socket cylinder 140 can be stored in any suitable place on the electric bike 10 when not in use, e.g. between faces 98.

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The drive chain 24 includes a crank 56 and a moW^s42 coupled to a rear wheel 22 to propel the wheel ⁰⁹ L^to crank 56 and motor 142 may be coupled to rear wheel 22 in any suitable way. For example, as shown in Figures 19-21, a drive belt 144 couples crank 56 and motor 142 to rear wheel 22. Crank 56 can be manually rotated by the driver, eg, with the use of the driver's foot. Motor 142 may be supported around crank 56 near the mid-section of frame 14. This configuration balances the weight of the electric bicycle 10. The drive belt 144 and the motor 142 may be enclosed behind a cover.

Drive belt 144 may be of the type referred to in the industry as Gates drive belts. Drive belt 144 includes gear 148, eg, chain ring, coupled to crank 56 and motor 142 and includes gear 150 coupled to rear wheel 22. Gear 148 is a drive pinion and the gear 150 is a driven pinion. Crank 56 is rotatably connected to frame 14 with bearings 152. Gear 148 is rotatably connected to frame 14 with bearings 152.

A belt 154 engages and mounts on gears 148, 150 and transfers rotation from gear 148 to gear 150. Drive belt 144 may have a single speed, eg, a fixed gear drive. Alternatively, the gear coupled to rear wheel 22 may be a fixed epicyclic gear assembly. The fixed epicyclic gear assembly can include a gear mechanism, a hub, and a freewheel between the gear mechanism and the hub. Such a configuration may be a 3-5 speed gear assembly.

The crank 56 is coupled to the gear with a freewheel connection 156, namely, a freewheel 156. The freewheel connection 156 is configured to transfer motion from the crank 56 to the gear 148 when the crank 56 is rotated forward further. faster than the forward rotation of gear 148 and is configured to rotate freely relative to crank 56 when gear 148 rotates forward faster than crank 56. This

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The freewheel connection 156 may be known as an inertia clutch. As is known to any person skilled in the art, the freewheel connection 156 may, for example, include an outer hub and a shaft. The outer hub may have an internal sawtooth pattern, and the shaft may include a sprocket or spring-loaded part that allows the outer hub to rotate in one direction relative to the shaft and engage relative to the shaft when rotated in the direction. opposite.

Freewheel connection 156 is supported by crank 56 and / or gear 148 between crank 56 and gear. A bearing 153 is disposed between gear 148 and a housing 155 that supports crank 56. Housing 155 may be fixed relative to frame 14.

With reference to Figures 19 and 21, motor 142 may be an electric motor. For example, motor 142 can be an axial flow motor. Motor 142 may include magnets 158 supported circumferentially around gear 148 and in-phase coils 160 supported in a circumference pattern at frame 14. Specifically, magnets 158 may be attached to gear 148 and in-phase coils 160 may be attached to gear 148. be fixed to frame 14. Coils 160 generate magnetic fields to drive magnets 158 to rotate gear 148. The speed of rotation of gear 148 can be controlled by an input device, for example a mechanical input supported on handlebar 66, such as a lever, button, knob, etc. The input device may alternatively be the mobile device 48, eg, through a program or application on the mobile device 48 that is accessed with a user interface of the mobile device 48, eg ., a touch screen. The power device may be coupled to computing device 28, which may be coupled to motor 142 to control motor 142.

Freewheel connection 156 is disposed between crank and gear 148. As shown in Figures 19 and 21, at least a portion of the motor is concentric around freewheel connection 156. For example, magnets ₃₀ IMPW

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As shown in Figure 19, gear 148 can be concentric around at least a portion of housing 155. Bearing 153 can be disposed between gear 148 and housing 155.

Crank 56 and motor 142 can be used independently or simultaneously. For example, crank 56 can be used independently to propel electric bicycle 10 by pedaling crank 56 in a forward rotational direction without power from the motor. In such use, crank 56 engages the freewheel connection to drive gear 148. Motor 142 can be used independently to propel electric bicycle 10 by rotating gear 148 in a forward rotational direction with the use of magnets 158 and coils 160 without power from crank 56.

Crank 56 and motor 142 can be used simultaneously with the use of freewheel connection 156 between crank 56 and gear 148. For example, motor 142 can rotate gear 148 at a selected speed. During this rotation by motor 142, if crank 56 rotates freewheel link 156 forward at a slower rate than motor 142 rotates gear 148 forward, then motor 142 drives gear 148 and freewheel connection 156 allows gear 148 to rotate forward relative to crank 56. Alternatively, if crank 56 rotates freewheel link 156 forward faster than motor 142 rotates gear 148 forward, then freewheel link 156 engages gear 148 and the forward rotation forward from crank 56 is transmitted to gear 148. In such a way, the motor 142 can keep the rotation of the gear 148 at a minimum speed, e.g., it does not allow the gear 148 to rotate below the minimum speed, and the crank 56 can be rotated forward faster than motor 142 to rotate gear 148 beyond minimum speed.

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The motor 142 can be used to generate electricity when the gear 148 is rotated by the crank 56 and / or during the breakdown of the electric bicycle 10. In other words, as crank 56 rotates gear 148 forward, magnets 158 move relative to in-phase coils 160 and motor 142 acts as an alternator. Motor 142 may provide electricity to battery 26 to charge battery 26 and / or may be connected to other energy storage devices.

Since gear 150 is fixed to rear wheel 22, belt 154 is coupled to gear 148, and gear 148 is mounted on freewheel connection 156, gear 148 rotates with rear wheel 22 by belt 154. In other words, gear 148 rotates anytime rear wheel 22 rotates. Accordingly, engine 142 can be operated as an alternator, as mentioned above, anytime rear wheel 22 rotates. Belt 154 and motor 142 can be developed to provide regenerative braking to rear wheel 22.

Operation of engine 142 as an alternator reduces the rotational speed of gear 148. Thus, engine 142 can be operated as an alternator to brake, at least in part, the electric bicycle 10. Engine 142 can be operated as an alternator , for example, in a training mode, in which motor 142 can provide resistance to crank 56 through operation of magnets / coils 160. As the driver pedals crank 56 to overcome resistance, the driver is rotating magnets 158 relative to coils 160 to operate engine 142 as an alternator.

For recovery of kinetic energy, the direct link between motor 142 and rear wheel 22 ensures that the energy flow can be fully reversed. The freewheel connection 156 on the crank 56 ensures that the user can roll without pedaling as long as the motor 142 rotates by the kinetic energy of the user and the electric bicycle 10.

As soon as the power supply to the motor 142 is interrupted and / or the occupant stops pedaling, the motor 142 can switch to regeneration mode. This means that the electric bicycle 10 slows down faster than if it were rolled

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Bicycle 10 may include a controller in communication with motor 142 and brake light 143. The controller may be configured to illuminate brake light 143 when gear 150 drives belt 154, namely, when bicycle 10 rolls. . For example, referring to Figure 28, rear brake light 143 may be in communication with computing device 28 of bicycle 10. Computing device 28 can be programmed to illuminate brake light 143 when gear 150 drives belt 154. In other words, for example, in the event that the driver stops pedaling and the bicycle 10 rolls, the gear 150 drives the belt 154 and the motor 142 generates energy to charge the battery 26, in such events, the computing device 28 can detect that gear 150 is driving belt 154 and, in response, provides an instruction to illuminate brake light 143.

Referring to Figure 23, computing device 28 may be programmed with power regeneration control logic. As shown at block 164, the power regeneration control logic can have three modes. Specifically, the power regeneration control logic can be turned off, can be operated in electronic throttle mode, or it can be operated in pedal assist mode. Pedal assist mode can be called pedelec or power assist mode. The purpose of the pedal assist mode, for example, may be to comply with standards such as the European Union directive 2002/24 / EC and / or EN15194 for the road legal use of electric bicycles.

When the power regeneration control logic is turned off, the electric bicycle 10 can be manually propelled with the crank 56 and is not powered by the motor 142, as shown at block 166. In the electronic throttle mode, the electric bicycle 10 can be powered by motor 142 and controlled independently of manual feed from crank 56.

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As shown in block 168, when power is required, eg, with the power operated by the driver, the power regeneration control logic provides power to the motor 142. For example, the power may be operated in a variable to vary the power supplied to the motor 142. As shown at block 168, if no power is required, the power regeneration control logic operates in a regeneration mode. In the regeneration mode, the rear wheel 22 of the electric bicycle 10 slows down and a brake light is activated.

When the power regeneration control logic rotates to pedal assist mode, the electric bicycle 10 can be propelled by both the motor 142 and by manual feed from the crank 56. As shown in block 170, only if the rider pedales the crank 56, electric bicycle 10 can be propelled with the assistance of motor 142 to supplement the power produced manually by the rider. The exact amount of power assist is calculated by computing device 28. In pedal assist mode, when crank 56 is not pedaled, the power regeneration control logic operates in regeneration mode. In the regeneration mode, the rear wheel 22 of the electric bicycle 10 slows down and the brake light is activated.

The motor 142 can be operated so that the power supply to the rear wheel 22 is uninterrupted. In other words, some riders of the electric bicycle 10 may pedal the crank 56 harder / lighter at certain rotational angles based, for example, on the physical dynamics of the rider. For example, some drivers may provide a dead center on power to the crank 56 as the rider's legs move up to the top dead center of the crank 56 and provide more power on the downward pedal.

As shown in Figures 19, 21, and 22, an encoder 172 may be attached to crank 56 to identify dead spots in the rotation of crank 56. This identification of dead spots can be used to operate motor 142 at points dead so that the ride on the electric bicycle 10 is uninterrupted.

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With reference to Figures 24 and 25, a controller, eg, computing device 28, may be programmed with power control logic. — Memory 29 of computing device 28 may store instructions comprising programming to execute logic. power control, as set out below. The power control logic is shown in isolation in Figure 24 and the power control logic is shown incorporated into the power control and regeneration logic in Figure 25. In other words, as shown in Figure 25, if the power control and regeneration logic is in pedal assist mode, as shown at block 164, and the crank 56 is pedaled, then the power control logic is operated.

The power control logic can manage the life of the battery 26 and can communicate the state of charge of the battery 26 at the interface of a user 218 of the vehicle and / or a mobile device 48 such as a cell phone, navigation unit , etc. Since the cell's voltage can drop under load (acceleration) and can recover when the load is removed, the actual state of charge can be approximated with the use of an algorithm.

Power control logic can be based on instantaneous and / or continuous driver heart rate data. The computing device 28 of the bicycle 10 can be configured to receive the heart rate data. The memory 29 of the computing device 28, for example, may store instructions that include programming to receive the heart rate of the driver. Referring to Figure 28, heart rate monitor 145, for example, may be in communication with computing device 28 and may be configured to communicate to computing device 28 a heart rate signal that represents a heart rate of the driver at the time. controller, eg, to computing device 28. Heart rate monitor 145, for example, may include contact patches that measure the driver's pulse. For example, the contact patches can be arranged on the handlebar 66 to measure the pulse of the driver when the rider holds the handlebar 66. Alternatively, or in addition, the frequency monitor

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The heart rate monitor 145 can be used to allow for a last mile cool down when used with location data, such as GPS data. Specifically, the electric bicycle 10 can be programmed to provide greater assistance during the last leg of the trip. This can help ensure that the driver does not arrive at the destination in poor hygiene conditions, e.g. sweaty.

Power control logic can be based on planned and / or ongoing trip data. The distance of the trip can be communicated from a mobile device 48, such as a cell phone, a navigation unit, etc., or when the electric bicycle 10 is coupled to a mobile device 48 or to the vehicle 12. The power control logic You can use travel data such as altitude, topography, road conditions, lights, traffic, etc. to improve predictions in the use of power. The power control logic can receive live updates during the trip. Electric bicycle 10 can be connected to mobile device 48 in any suitable way such as USB, wireless (Bluetooth, NFC, etc.), etc.

Power control logic can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) module to provide maximum available assistance during the last leg, eg, the last planned mile of the road. Memory 29 may store instructions including programming to receive a bicycle destination distance relative to a predetermined position, namely, the distance between bicycle 10 and the predetermined destination. The controller, eg, computing device 28, may be programmed to receive the destination distance of bicycle 10 relative to the predetermined destination. For example, the location device can be configured to communicate to the controller the destination distance of the electric bicycle 10 relative to the predetermined destination. The location device can be, for example, mobile device 48. Mobile device 48 may include, for example, a GPS receiver and may transmit GPS information to computing device 28.

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The computing device 28 may modify the power output of the battery 26 based on the destination distance to provide a substantial amount of charge to reach the destination. Memory 29 may store instructions including programming to provide instructions for adjusting power to motor 142 based on at least the heart rate signal and target distance. Computing device 28 may be programmed to provide instruction, eg, instruction directly to motor 142 to adjust power to motor 142 based at least on the heart rate signal and target distance. For example, computing device 28 may be programmed to provide instruction to increase power to motor 142 as bicycle 10 approaches the predetermined destination, e.g., when the destination distance is within the predetermined range, and the heart rate signal is above a predetermined level, the computing device 28. The values ​​of the predetermined range and the predetermined level of the heart rate signal may be stored in the memory 29 of the computing device 28.

The computing device 28 may be programmed to provide instruction to adjust the power to the motor 142 based on a charge level of the battery 26, in addition to the target heart rate signal and distance. Memory 29 may store instructions including programming to provide instructions to increase power to motor 142 based at least on the target heart rate signal and distance. In other words, the computing device 28 can be programmed to provide instruction to increase power to the motor 142 when the target distance is within the predetermined range, the heart rate signal is above the predetermined level, and the load level of the battery 26 is above a predetermined level.

The power control logic combines the output of the motor 142 with the power settings, which can be an electronic throttle mode or a pedal assist mode. The power configuration can be measured with a torque / position sensor. The power control logic measures the state of charge of

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User interface 218 and / or mobile device 48 may present options to the driver whether or not to engage the automatic configuration of power control logic (block 174 of Figure 24). If the driver chooses not to use the automatic power control logic configuration, then the power control logic serves a function of providing power to the engine 142 based on the power request and available power from battery 26 within pre-programmed parameters. .

If the driver chooses to use the automatic power control logic configuration, then the power control logic requests feeds to calculate the power requirement for the remainder of the trip. The power control logic compares this power requirement with the actual power remaining in the battery 26. If there is insufficient charge on battery 26 to reach destination, power control logic 15 employs a program subroutine to derate motor 142 appropriately to ensure that an equal amount of power is distributed throughout the remainder. of the trip, before running out of power before reaching your destination. If topographic data is available, then the control logic can conserve energy to cope with elevation changes 20 on the last leg of the journey.

If towards the end of the trip the state of the battery 26 exceeds the predetermined level, e.g. the charge required to provide the energy for the remainder of the trip in supplied power assistance, namely the discharge rate, then the power control logic can splice another subroutine that increases the power assist by the engine 142 progressively towards the end of the trip to allow the driver's heart rate to drop and the driver to reach the destination with minimal respiratory distress and no sweat, eg, ready to work in an office. The controller routine can also be configured to force energy conservation (reduce assist) earlier in the trip if required to ensure that increased power can be available towards the end.

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The computing device 28 may be programmed to progressively increase power to the motor 142 as the distance to the destination decreases. For example, memory 29 may store instructions that include programming to progressively increase power to engine 142 as the target distance decreases. This assists the driver to reach the destination with minimal respiratory distress and without breaking a sweat. The computing device 28 can be programmed, eg, the memory 29 can store instructions including programming to determine the amount of power increase and the rapidity of the progression of the power increase based at least on the target distance. , topography, traffic conditions, traffic light waiting times, etc. as stated below.

Computing device 28 may be programmed, eg, memory 29 may store instructions including programming for it, to determine a maximum cooling distance based on at least the charge level of battery 26. The computing device 28 may provide instructions to increase power to the motor 142 when the target distance is less than the maximum cooling distance, namely, the motor 142 provides additional pedaling assistance to the rider when the bicycle 10 is in the distance. selected occupant cooling. This helps to ensure that the battery 26 has sufficient charge to reach the predetermined destination while reducing the heart rate of the driver.

The computing device 28 can be programmed, e.g., the memory 29 can store instructions including programming for it, to calculate the maximum cooling distance based on various factors. factors that can reduce battery charge. For example, the computing device 28 can be programmed to determine the maximum cooling distance based at least on the topography between the bicycle 10 and the predetermined destination, the traffic conditions between the bicycle 10 and the predetermined destination, the waiting bars traffic lights between bicycle 10 and the predetermined destination, etc. Mobile device 48, for example, can provide topography, traffic conditions, traffic light wait times, and so on. to! computing device 28.

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Computing device 28 may be programmed, e.g., memory 29 may store instructions including programming for it, to receive an occupant-selected cooling distance and provide instructions to increase power to engine 142 when the distance from destination is less than the cooling distance selected by the occupant, namely, motor 142 provides additional pedaling assistance to the rider when bicycle 10 is at the cooldown distance selected by the occupant. The driver can, for example, input the occupant-selected cooling distance to mobile device 48 and the mobile device can communicate the occupant-selected cooling distance to computing device 28. The computing device 28 can be programmed to compare the occupant's selected cooling distance with the maximum cooling distance.

If the cooling distance selected by the occupant is less than the maximum cooling distance calculated by the computing device 28, the computing device 28 can operate based on the cooling distance selected by the occupant. If the occupant-selected cooling distance is greater than the maximum cooling distance calculated by computing device 28, computing device 28 may be programmed to override the occupant-selected cooling distance. For example, in such a scenario, the computing device 28 may provide instruction to increase power to the motor 142 when the bicycle 10 is at the maximum cool-down distance, rather than the occupant-selected cool-down distance. Alternatively, when the selected cooling distance

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Computing device 28 may be programmed, eg, memory 29 may store instructions including programming for it, to determine a maximum cooling distance based on at least the charge level of battery 26. For example, before operating the bicycle 10, the rider can contact the heart rate monitor 145 for a predetermined amount of time and the computing device 28 can receive the heart rate signal and calculate the reference heart rate, eg the driver's resting heart rate. Computing device 28 may be programmed to provide instructions to increase power to motor 142 based at least on the heart rate signal relative to the reference heart rate. For example, as bicycle 10 approaches the predetermined destination, computing device 28 may provide instructions to motor 142 to increase pedaling assistance to decrease the heart rate signal to the reference heart rate. The computing device 28 may perform a feedback loop to continuously monitor the heart rate signal relative to the reference heart rate.

As shown in Figures 24 and 25, an automatic mode of the power control logic can be turned on or off at block 174. When the automatic mode is off, the power control logic calculates the power output and rotates to gear 148 to drive electric bicycle 10. When automatic mode is on, the power control logic calculates the power required for the remainder of the ride, as shown in block 176.

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This calculation can be based on instantaneous power request, historical power usage on the trip, remaining distance of the trip, remaining topography of the trip, traffic, etc. When the power required for the remainder of the trip is calculated, the power control logic calculates whether the battery 26 has enough charge to satisfy the power for the remainder of the trip, as shown in block 178. This calculation is based on the battery charge status 26.

If the charge of the battery 26 is sufficient, then the power control logic monitors when the electric bicycle 10 approaches the destination within a predetermined distance. When the power control logic determines that the electric bicycle 10 is not within the predetermined distance of the destination, the power control logic calculates the power output to the motor 142, as shown in block 180, and provides power to the engine 142, as shown in block 182. When the power control logic determines that the electric bike 10 is within the predetermined target distance, the power control logic calculates a sweat power setting, as shown in block 184, eg, to providing additional power to the engine 142 and allowing the driver to cool down during the last leg of the trip. The sweat power setting can be based on a measurement of the driver's instantaneous heart rate. Based on the sweat power setting, the power control logic calculates the power output and provides power to the motor 142.

As shown in block 186, when the power control logic calculates that the battery 26 charge is not sufficient to reach the destination, the power control logic calculates the power setting by range increase. Based on this calculation, the power control logic calculates the power output and provides the power to the motor 142.

As shown in Figure 28, the electric bicycle 10 may include a communication system 200. The communication system 200 is configured to simultaneously send and process data between the computer system 28 and the mobile device 48 and / or a user input device 202 of vehicle 12. Specifically, computing device 28 of electric bicycle 10 can routinely perform status checks of one or more

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As shown in Figure 26, the communications system 200 may include the computing device 28 of the bicycle 10 and a connection 204. The processor 31 of the computing device 28 may be programmed to communicate with the user input device 202 of the bicycle. vehicle 12 when bicycle 10 is coupled to vehicle 12. Processor 31 may also be programmed to communicate with mobile device 48, in addition to user input device 202, when bicycle 10 is uncoupled from vehicle 12. In such a configuration, the processor 31 can be programmed to provide three-way communications between the vehicle user input device 202, the computing device 28 of the bicycle 10, and the mobile device 48, namely, it can allow communication from any of the user input device 202 of the vehicle, of the computing device 28 of the bicycle 10 and of the mobile device 48 to the other two.

As shown in Figure 26B, communication system 200 may operate in vehicle mode, in which user input device 202 of vehicle 12 is in communication with computing device 28 and controls status inspections, or in remote mode (also shown in Figure 26A), where mobile device 48 controls health inspections. Communication system 200 can automatically switch between vehicle mode and remote mode when electric bicycle 10 is removed or entered inside the vehicle. 12. For example, processor 31 may be programmed to automatically communicate with user input device 202 of vehicle 12 when bicycle 10 is docked to vehicle 12 and automatically discontinue communication with the vehicle.

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As shown in Figure 28, the electric bicycle 10 includes a connection 204 between the communication system 200 and the user input device 202 of the vehicle 12 and / or between the mobile device 48. The connection 204 may be a connection 204 wireless, eg, via a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth, or it may be a wired connection 204, eg, a USB connection 204. Connection 204 may be in communication with battery 26 to provide communication between battery 26 and user input device 202 and / or between mobile device 48.

In vehicle mode, electric bicycle 10 can be connected to vehicle 12 and mobile device 48. In other words, computing device 28 can communicate directly with user input device 202 and mobile device 48. This communication between computing device 28 and user input device 202 and / or mobile device 48 can be wired and / or wireless. Vehicle 12 can send, receive and / or connect data from electric bicycle 10 to mobile device 48, as mentioned below.

In vehicle mode, computing device 28 of electric bicycle 10 may be in communication with vehicle 12 through connection 204 when electric bicycle 10 is coupled to the vehicle. For example, electric bicycle 10 can be coupled with vehicle 12, as mentioned below. When the electric bicycle 10 is docked, the computing device 28 of the electric bicycle 10 can communicate with the user input device.

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202 of vehicle 12 through connection 204. For example, computer 28 can report octadn checks. from 204 to user input device 202 of vehicle 12. User input device 202 can communicate with computing device 28 through appropriate software. A vehicle manufacturer may provide an open source programming interface for the bicycle computing device 28. The manufacturer can devise and upload its own application to user input device 202 or the manufacturer can program the interface routine directly into its multimedia communication protocol on user input device 202.

User input device 202 can control computing device 28 through connection 204 when communication system 200 is in vehicle mode. Processor 31 may be programmed to communicate information from one of user input device 202 and mobile device 48 to the other of user input device 202 and mobile device 48 when bicycle 10 is coupled to vehicle 12. User input device 202 can mirror communication from computing device 28 to mobile device 48 when communication system 200 is in vehicle mode. For example, the user input device 202 can communicate the information to be mirrored through a normal connection 204 with the mobile device 48 such as Bluetooth, USB, etc. User input device 202 can enter data into computing device 28 including information on parking, congestion, highway tolls, weather conditions, topography, etc. When in remote mode, mobile device 48 can incorporate data into computing device 28 including information on parking, topography, etc.

In remote mode, electric bicycle 10 can connect to mobile device 48, and in such a configuration, mobile device 48 can connect to vehicle 12. In other words, computing device 28 can communicate directly with mobile device 48. Communication between computing device 28 and mobile device 48 can be wired and / or wireless. If he

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When communication system 200 operates in remote mode, as shown in Figures 26A and 26B, mobile device 48 can be connected to electric bicycle 10, eg, through connection 204. In remote mode , the computing device 28 of the electric bicycle 10 can communicate with the mobile device 48 through the connection 204. For example, computing device 28 can communicate status checks through connection 204 to mobile device 48 of vehicle 12. Mobile device 48 can control computing device 28 through connection 204 when communication system 200 is in remote mode. Mobile device 48 can mirror communication from computing device 28 to user input device 202 when communication system 200 is in remote mode. For example, mobile device 48 can communicate the information to be mirrored through a normal connection 204 with user input device 202 such as Bluetooth, USB, etc.

As mentioned above, the communication system 200 can automatically switch between vehicle mode and remote mode. Control of computing device 28 passes from user input device 202 to mobile device 48 when electric bicycle 10 is removed from. vehicle 12, and control of computing device 28 passes from mobile device 48 to user input device 202 when electric bicycle 10 is entered into vehicle 12.

Connection 204 can be configured to communicate with both user input device 202 and mobile device 48. The same connection 204 can be compatible with both user input device 202 and mobile device 48 and thus the The same connection 204 can be used in both vehicle mode and remote mode, thus reducing costs with the use of a single connection 204. The common connection 204 also ensures that any event or update can be passed directly from the mobile device 48 to the vehicle.

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As set forth above, communication system 200 may include computing device 28, including processor 31 and memory 29. The memory may store instructions comprising programming to detect when bicycle 10 is coupled to vehicle 12 and detect when bicycle 10 is uncoupled from vehicle 12. The instructions comprise programming to communicate with user input device 202 of vehicle 12 when bicycle 10 is coupled to vehicle 12 and communicate with mobile device 48 when bicycle 10 is uncoupled from vehicle 12. As set forth above, The data can concern at least one of the battery charge, the range of the trip, the check box displayed, the tire pressure and the active safety system.

The instructions may comprise programming to automatically switch communication with computing device 28 from user input device 202 of vehicle 12 to mobile device 48 when bicycle 10 is uncoupled from vehicle 12. Alternatively, or in addition, as set forth above, the instructions may include programming to manually switch communication with computing device 28 from user input device 202 of vehicle 12 to mobile device 48, eg. , by entering the mobile device 48 and / or the user input device 202 of the vehicle 12.

Similarly, the instructions may comprise programming to automatically switch communication with computing device 28 from mobile device 48 to user input device 202 of vehicle 12 when bicycle 10 is coupled to vehicle 12. Alternatively, or in addition, as set forth above, the instructions may include programming to manually switch communication with computing device 28 from mobile device 48 to user input device 202 of vehicle 12, eg. , by entering the mobile device 48 and / or the user input device 202 of the vehicle 12.

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The instructions may comprise programming for communicating data from one of the user input device 202 of vehicle 12 and mobile device 48 to the other of user input device 202 and mobile device 48 when bicycle 10 is coupled to vehicle 12. In other words, as stated above, when the communication system 200 is in the vehicle mode, data can be communicated between the mobile device 48 and the user input device 202 of the vehicle 12. The instructions may comprise programming to provide three-way communications between user input device 202 of vehicle 12, computing device 28 of bicycle 10, and mobile device 48, namely, it may allow communication from either from vehicle user input device 202, bicycle 10 computing device 28, and mobile device 48 to the other two.

A method 350 for operating communication system 200 is shown in Figure 30. Referring to Figure 30, the method includes detecting bicycle 10 coupled to vehicle 12, as shown at block 352.

As shown at block 354, method 350 includes communicating data between computing device 28 of bicycle 10 and user input device 202 of vehicle 12, namely, with communication system 200 in vehicle mode. As stated above, this communication can be automatic, as shown in Figure 30. Alternatively, as set forth above, this communication may be initiated manually, eg, by powering the user input device 202 and / or mobile device 48. The method may include displaying the data on the input device. user 202 of vehicle 12, as shown in block 356.

While communication system 200 is in vehicle mode, the method may include data communication between mobile device 48 and user input device 202 of vehicle 12 and / or computing device 28 of bicycle 10, such as is displayed at block 358. The data may be displayed on mobile device 48, as shown at block 360.

The method may include detecting the bicycle 10 uncoupled from the vehicle 12, as shown in block 362. As shown in block 364, the method _ΔΛ IMPI ^

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200 from remote mode to vehicle mode it can be automatic when the coupling of the bicycle 10 with the vehicle 12 is detected.

Referring to Figure 29, when the electric bicycle 10 is coupled with the vehicle 12, a power source of the vehicle 12, eg, a battery 206, can charge the battery 26 of the electric bicycle 10. In one example As shown in Figures 26B and 27, vehicle 12 may include a linkage system 208 having a lift arm 210 for connecting to bicycle 10 and lifting electric bicycle 10 toward vehicle 12. Referring to Figure 32, lift arm 210 may have electrical connections 212 in communication with battery 206 of vehicle 12. Electrical connections 212 of lift arm 210 may mate with electrical connections 214 of electric bicycle 10, eg. eg, at fork 68 or seat post 76 of electric bicycle 10, to electrically connect battery 206 of vehicle 12 with electric bicycle 10. The electrical connections 214 of the electric bicycle 10 may be in communication with the battery 26 of the electric bicycle 10.

User input device 202 and / or mobile device 48 of vehicle 12 may be in communication with electrical connection 212 of lift arm 210 to monitor and / or display the state of charge of battery 26 of electric bicycle 10 The user input device 202 and / or the mobile device 48 may be in communication with the computing device 28 of the

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The coupling system can be of any suitable type. For example, the coupling system may be that disclosed in United States Patent Application No. 14 / 337,283 filed July 22, 2014 and entitled Vehicle Interior Coupling and Storage Arm, which is incorporated into this by reference.

As mentioned above, the battery 26 may be supported on the seat tube 82 of the seat post 76 of the seat mount 18, which can be removed from the post 80. Referring to Figure 34, the vehicle 12 may include a Vehicle charging console 90 for receiving seat tube 82 from seat post 76 for connecting to and charging battery 26. Vehicle charging console 90 may, for example, be located in the center console of vehicle 12. The charging console of the vehicle 90 may be connected to a CAN protocol of the vehicle 12. The CAN protocol may monitor the state of charge of the battery 26 of the electric bicycle 10.

The battery 26 of the electric bicycle 10 can supply power to the vehicle 12 through the charging console of the vehicle 90. For example, assuming that the battery 206 of the vehicle 12 is dead, the battery 26 of the electric bicycle 10 It can be attached to the vehicle charging console 90 to power flashing lights, interior lights, automatic locks, automatic windows, etc. Battery 26 of electric bicycle 10 can be used to start vehicle 12 and / or trickle charge battery 26 of vehicle 12.

Vehicle 12 may use navigation data, eg, SATNAV coatings, to calculate travel range based on the state of charge of battery 26. Vehicle 12 may alert the driver, eg, via the user input device 202, when vehicle 12 is in sufficient range to park vehicle 12 and reach destination on electric bicycle 10 with the power of battery 26 based on the state of charge of battery 26.

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The battery 26 can be charged with the use of an external charging console 91 (shown in Figures 26B, 27 and 35), eg, a desktop charger. The external charging console 91 can be powered, for example, through an electrical wall socket, through a USB connection 204 on a personal computer or laptop, etc. For example, the external loading module can be configured to receive seat tube 82 from seat post 76 of seat mount 18. The external charging console 91 may include indicators, such as lights, that indicate the state of charge of the battery 26.

As an alternative to vehicle mode, the computing device 28 of the electric bicycle 10 can be selectively connected and disconnected from the vehicle 12 and / or the mobile device 48, as shown in Figure 27. In such a configuration, the computing device 28 and battery 26 can be housed in post 80 of seat post 76. With continued reference to Figure 27, the post 80, in combination with the rest of the electric bicycle 10 or separately from the rest of the electric bicycle 10, can be coupled with the vehicle 12. For example, the post 80 can be removed from the rest of the electric bicycle 10 and coupled to the vehicle charging console 90, as shown in Figure 34. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 27, post 80 may be coupled with external loading device 91 (also shown in Figure 35).

When connected to vehicle charging console 90 or external charging device 91, battery 26 and / or computing device 28 communicate with vehicle charging console 90 and external charging device 91, respectively. Specifically, when post 80 is coupled with vehicle charging console 90, data is sent to user input device 202. The user input device 202 can cover this data with a planned travel destination and provide information via the user interface 218 if there is sufficient load, and allows the user to choose options, for example, enter a low sweat mode, etc. . This data is then reflected on the mobile device 48 when the user leaves the vehicle 12. The system then remains in charging mode, despite being remote from the vehicle 12. Mobile device 48 still uses the last connection from battery 28 with vehicle 12 and

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Alternatively, in Figure 27, mobile device 48 can process all of the data. During a vehicle 12 trip, the mobile device 48 receives the trip destination from the vehicle 12 and the charging status and health check of the electric bicycle. In such a configuration, all calculations can be performed on mobile device 48.

Referring to Figure 36, electric bicycle 10 may include lights 220 to illuminate an area around electric bicycle 10 on the riding surface. The lights 220 can be, for example, LEDs, such as 5W LEDs, or lasers, such as 1W slot lasers. The lights 220 may include four lights 220, namely, one for each front left, front right, rear left, and rear right quadrant of vehicle 12. The lights 220 can be orange and / or red in color. The lights 220 can be used during times of reduced visibility or at night.

The lights 220 can be used continuously, when turned on, during a hard turn, and / or during emergency braking. The lights 220 can be used continuously during operation to identify a safety zone around the electric bicycle 10, eg, indicating an area that other road users should not cross. The safety zone moves with the electric bike 10. The illuminated driving surface provides a larger surface area that is illuminated, increasing visibility. The surface of

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Lights 220 can be used when turning to illuminate the area to the side of the direction of the turn. When turned on, these 220 lights may blink and may be amber in color. Operation of the lights 220 when on can be controlled with a switch on the handlebar, eg, a rotary switch, or a separate on / off toggle switch. During a hard turn and / or during emergency braking, the lights 220 identifying the area on the driving surface may strobe or change color.

With reference to Figure 37, bicycle 10 may include a system 67 that includes a visual, auditory and / or haptic feedback device to provide a warning to the occupant of bicycle 10. In other words, referring to Figure 38 , the system 67 may be a turn assist system to identify the driver riding the electric bicycle 10 when a passing vehicle is approaching, as shown in Figure 40. It should be appreciated that the values ​​provided in Figure 39 are provided by way of example.

With reference to Figure 38, as set forth above, occupants may share a lane of a highway with other vehicles 222, such as automobiles. The other vehicles 222 may travel faster than the occupant, thus forcing the occupant to drive on the side of the road to allow the other vehicles 222 to pass. However, the side of the road may include obstacles such as potholes, covers from sewers, garbage, other bicycles, pedestrians, etc. Thus, the occupant may, at times, have to turn from the side of the road to the middle of the road. The turn assist system identifies when passing vehicles 222 are present and communicates the presence of the passing vehicle 222 to the driver to indicate to the driver that a collision will occur with the passing vehicle 222 if the driver swerves .

Handlebar bar 66, for example, may include vibration generators 71 to selectively vibrate to provide steering.

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System 67 may alone, or in combination with other systems, scan ahead of electric bicycle 10 to warn the rider of nearby obstacles to allow the rider to preemptively adjust speed and / or perform other evasive maneuvers. System 67 can also calculate if cornering, braking or collision is the safest option. System 67 may inform the driver of the best option and / or may initiate a response.

System 67 may include one or more sensors to detect vehicles and / or other obstacles on the road. For example, system 67 may include a sensor 69 configured to sense a passing vehicle, eg, a vehicle traveling at a faster rate than bicycle 10 and passing bicycle 10 from behind. , as shown schematically in Figure 40. Sensor 69 can look rearward to detect passing vehicles. Sensor 69 can be an ultrasonic sensor or any other suitable type of sensor. Sensor 69 may, for example, be supported by frame 14 of bicycle 10.

Additionally, or alternatively, system 67 may include another sensor 75 configured to detect a nearby obstacle, eg, vehicles, potholes, manhole covers, garbage, other bicycles, pedestrians, etc. Sensor 75 can look ahead to detect the upcoming obstacle. Sensor 75 can be an ultrasonic sensor or any other suitable type of sensor. Sensor 75 may, for example, be supported by frame 14 of bicycle 10.

System 67 may include controller 73 configured to activate vibration generators 71 when sensor 69 detects a passing vehicle and / or when sensor 75 detects a nearby obstacle. Controller 73, for₅₄

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The controller, eg, computing device 28, may be programmed to instruct vibration generator 71 to vibrate with at least one of a predetermined magnitude and predetermined pattern when computing device 28 deems that the vehicle going to pass it will reach the bicycle 10 before the bicycle 10 reaches the next obstacle. The onset and duration of the vibration on each side of the handlebar bar 66 can be determined based on the haptic navigation code. An example of the onset and duration of vibration for various conditions is shown in Figure 39.

Similarly, the controller, eg, the computing device 28, can be programmed to estimate whether the bicycle 10 will reach the next obstacle before the passing vehicle reaches the bicycle 10. The controller, e.g. .eg., the computing device 28, estimates based on a comparison of a distance and speed of approach of the vehicle to pass with the distance and speed of approach of the nearby obstacle. The controller, eg, computing device 28, may perform a feedback loop on the power supply.

Based on the speed of the electric bicycle 10 and the distance from the passing vehicle 222, the data processor applies an algorithm for. determine whether or not the driver has a clear way to turn or not and must maintain position by driving on the side of the road. Specifically, a signal processing algorithm can compare data from sensors 69, 75 with preprogrammed scenarios and continuously produce one or two signal states: Yes clear path to turn or no unclear path to turn. Signal states are communicated to the driver visually, e.g. by an illuminated band around the handlebar, haptically, e.g. via vibration of the handlebar such as with the₅₅ IMPI

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The controller, eg, computing device 28, may be programmed to calculate an instruction to perform an action of turning, braking, colliding with the nearby obstacle, and colliding with the passing vehicle. Specifically, the controller, eg, the computing device 28, can be programmed to instruct the vibration generator 71 to vibrate with at least one of a predetermined magnitude and a predetermined pattern to identify the instruction to perform a turning action. , brake, collide with the next obstacle, and collide with the passing vehicle 222.

The vibration of the vibration generators 71 can be combined with the visual instructions displayed on the mobile device 48. As set forth above, the mobile device 48 can be a mobile phone. Alternatively, mobile device 48 can be of any suitable type. In addition to, or as an alternative to, a haptic warning, the controller, eg, computing device 28, may instruct mobile device 48 to visually display the warning, eg, with text, graphics, etc. The driver can select or remove the warning and can change the threshold for such warnings through a graphical user interface of the mobile device 48. Such warnings, for example, may include tire pressure, brake plate level, battery and / or engine temperature, improper lock when deployed, numbness detection, etc.

Additionally, or alternatively, the mobile device 48 may receive incoming communication, eg, a phone call, a text message, an email message, etc., it may instruct the system 67 of the incoming communication. System controller 67, eg, computing device 28, can be configured to receive instruction from mobile device 48 indicating incoming communication and, in response, can be configured to instruct vibration generators 71 to vibrate. to alert the driver to incoming communication.

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In addition, or alternatively, the mobile device 48 may provide navigation assistance in the graphical user interface of the mobile device 10. In such a configuration, the mobile device 48 may communicate data to the computing device 28 and the computing device 28 may in return, instructing the vibration generators 71 to vibrate to identify directions of navigation, points of interest (eg, charging points, coffee shops, etc.), etc.

System 67 may include a light source, eg, lights 220. The controller, eg, computing device 28, may be configured to illuminate the light source when sensor 69 detects the vehicle going. to pass 222. This illumination can alert the driver of the passing vehicle 222 of the presence of the bicycle 10. For example, the turn assist system can be used to alert the passing vehicle 222 that the driver is about to be forced to turn due to a nearby obstacle. For example, a light, eg, light 220, on bicycle 10 will have a strobe effect, illuminate an area of ​​the road that the driver must turn to, etc. Electric bicycle 10 may emit an audible warning, such as a horn, to alert the passing vehicle 222.

System 67 can be configured to provide pedaling instructions to the rider, eg, pedaling cadence, via vibration generators 71. For example, the controller, eg, computing device 28, can be configured to instruct the vibration generators 71 to vibrate slowly to instruct the rider to pedal slowly and they can vibrate rapidly to instruct the rider to accelerate pedaling. For example, the computing device 28 may provide these instructions to slow or accelerate pedaling to maintain a pace, maintain a regimen of physical activity, preserve battery life, and so on.

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Referring to Figure 38, as shown at block 324, the instructions may also include programming to receive data from sensor 75 indicating that the bicycle is approaching a nearby obstacle. As shown at block 326, the instructions include programming to estimate whether bicycle 10 will reach the next obstacle before the passing vehicle 222 reaches bicycle 10. This estimate may be based on a comparison of a passing vehicle approach distance and speed 222 with the approach distance and speed of the nearby obstacle, as shown at block 328. As shown in Figure 37, the instructions may include programming to perform a feedback loop on the estimate, namely, to repeatedly compare the distance and approach speed of the passing vehicle 222 with the distance and the approach speed of the obstacle close to a repeated time interval.

As shown at block 322, the instructions may include programming to instruct the vibration generator 71 to vibrate with at least one of a predetermined magnitude and a predetermined pattern when the controller, eg, computing device 28 estimate that passing vehicle 222 will reach bicycle 10 before bicycle 10 reaches the next obstacle. Specifically, the instructions may include programming to calculate an instruction for the driver to perform an action of turning, braking,

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As shown in block 330, the instructions may include programming to illuminate the light source, eg, lights 220 when sensor 69 detects passing vehicle 222. For example, the instructions may include programming to increase the intensity and / or flashing rate of the lights 220 as the passing vehicle 222 approaches the bicycle 10. As stated above, the lighting can alert the driver of the passing vehicle 222 of the presence of the bicycle 10.

As shown in block 3332, the instructions may include programming to communicate data to a mobile device. For example, as set forth above, visual instructions may be displayed on mobile device 48, eg, on a mobile phone. Specifically, the instructions may include programming to instruct the mobile device 48 to visually display the warning, eg, with text, graphics, etc. As stated above, the driver can select or remove the warning and can change the threshold for such warnings through a graphical user interface of the mobile device 48.

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The instructions may include programming to instruct the vibration generator to vibrate with at least one of a different frequency and a different duration when sensor 69 detects the absence of a passing vehicle and sensor 75 detects the absence of a nearby obstacle. For example, in the absence of a passing vehicle and a nearby obstacle, the instructions may include programming to provide pedaling instructions to the driver, eg, pedaling cadence, through the vibration generators 71 . For example, the instructions may include programming to instruct the vibration generators 71 to vibrate relatively slowly to instruct the driver to pedal slowly and to vibrate relatively quickly to signal the driver to accelerate pedaling. For example, the computing device 28 may provide these instructions to slow or accelerate pedaling to maintain a pace, maintain a regimen of physical activity, preserve battery life, and so on.

The system 67 may provide security to the bicycle 10. For example, the instructions may include programming to receive an indication that the bicycle 10 is being used by an unauthorized user and may include programming to give instructions to the generators of vibrations 71 from vibrating at an uncomfortable frequency, eg, a relatively high frequency and magnitude, to prevent unauthorized use. In addition, the instructions 30 may include programming to sound an alarm horn and / or may increase the strength of the pull chain.

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As mentioned above, post 80 of seat post 76 of seat mount 18 may be removed from seat tube 82. Referring to Figures 41 and 42, post 76 may include an integrated lighting system 230 to provide light. to the user when the post 80 of the seat post 76 is removed. The lighting system 230 can be used to provide lighting to fold / unfold the frame 14, to provide security, to provide an emergency light on the road (ie, to serve as a beacon), etc.

As stated above, battery 26 can be supported by post 80. In such a configuration, battery 26 can power lighting system 230.

As shown in Figure 42, lighting system 230 may include a light source 232 supported by pole 76 and connected to a power source, eg, battery 26. Lighting source 232, for example , it can be an LED line with two-color LEDs, eg red and white. In other words, the light source 232 may include a red light source 237 and a white light source 235, eg, red and white LEDs. In such an example, the red light source 237 and the white light source 235 can be combined into a single two-color LED. Alternatively, the red light source 237 can be a red LED and the white light source 235 can be a separate white LED.

Light source 232 can be selectively illuminated when post 80 is coupled to seat tube 82 and when post 80 is disengaged from seat tube 82. For example, white light source 235 may be selectively illuminated when pole 76 is decoupled from seat tube 82 for use as a flashlight, and red light source 237 may be selectively illuminated when pole 80 is coupled with seat tube 82 for use as a brake light.

The lighting system 230 may include a sensor, eg, an inductive proximity sensor 234, configured to detect engagement of the post 80 with the seat tube 82. For example, when the post 80 is inserted into the tube. seat 82, inductive proximity sensor 234 detects pole 80, e.g. pole 80 can be formed of aluminum or steel and inductive proximity sensor

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When post 80 is engaged with seat tube 82, light 232 operates as a rear-facing brake light. In such a configuration, when post 80 is coupled with seat tube 82, light source 232 may be in communication with computing device 28, eg, through wired or wireless communication. In such a configuration, the computing device 28 can illuminate the illuminated line 264 in the same manner set forth above with respect to the brake light 143 and the illuminated line 264 can be operated simultaneously with the brake light 143.

When the seat tube 82 is removed from the post 80, the inductive proximity sensor 234 cannot detect the post 80 and the circuit logic illuminates the white LEDs. Referring to Figures 41 and 42, lighting system 230 may include a switch 238 that acts as an ON / OFF switch to connect / disconnect battery 26 and light source 235.

Referring to Figure 42, the lighting system 230 may include a controller 239 in communication with the sensor 234. The controller 239 may be configured to provide power to the light source 237 and avoid power to the white light source 235 when Sensor 234 detects the coupling of post 80 and seat tube 82. Controller 239 can be configured to provide power to white light source 235 and bypass power to red light source 237 when sensor 234 detects disengagement of post 80 and seat tube 82. In other words, controller 239 It can illuminate the white light source 235 and the red light source 237 by providing power to the light sources 235, 237.

Controller 239 can be, for example, a processor programmed to provide power to light source 237 and prevent power to white light source 235 when sensor 234 detects engagement of post 80 with seat tube 82. This The processor can also be programmed to provide power to the 235 white light source and to bypass power to the white light source.

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Referring to Figure 43, the front wheel 20 and / or the rear wheel 22 may have a reinforced configuration (runflat). The wheel 20, 22 includes a small air-pressurized inner tube 240, surrounded by a firm layer of foam rubber 242 that provides an additional layer of protection to prevent damage to the inner tube 240. A tire 244, such as a tire rubber, is disposed around the foam rubber layer 242. The foam layer 242 provides protection to the inner tube 240 within it and the pressurized air within the tube 240 provides a degree of suspension to the driver. This air-filled tube 240 also reduces the weight of the wheel.

The wheel is puncture proof. For example, if a large nail, or similar object, goes through the entire foam layer 242 and pierces the inner inner tube 240, the foam layer 242 is designed to still provide a degree of functionality to the user. This allows the user to continue the journey even if they suffer a puncture. This allows the rider to continue using the electric bicycle 10 until it can be replaced / repaired.

The foam layer 242 includes a locking detail 246. The locking detail 246 allows rigidity to be maintained even when the inner structure of the inner tube 240 is lost. Locking detail 246 may be a tongue joint

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The front wheel 20 and / or the rear wheel 22 can be mounted to the frame 14 with a nut 250. For example, the frame 14 may have a bolt that receives the wheel and the nut is fitted to the bolt. The nut 250 may be a wheel lock nut, namely, a nut that is configured to be removed with a wrench.

Vehicle 12 may also include a nut to lock the wheel and both the nut to lock the wheel to the electric bicycle 10 and the nut to lock the wheel to the vehicle 12 can be configured to be unlocked by the same wrench.

The front wheel 20 and the rear wheel 22 can, for example, be 12 wheels. This size allows for a more compact folded shape and the use of a smaller casing 36. The wheel 20, 22, for example, can be wide to provide a better ride quality on uneven roads as well as a better overall appearance. Wheels 20, 22 can be designed to look like alloy automotive wheels. Wheels can be die-cast or injection molded.

Referring to Figures 44-48, seat post 76 may be configured to recall a preferred height configuration of post 80 relative to seat tube 82 for one or more conductors. A first embodiment of memory seat post 76 is shown in Figure 45, a second embodiment of memory seat post 76 is shown in Figure 46, and a third embodiment of memory seat post 76 is shown in Figures. 47-48.

Referring to Figures 44-48, seat assembly 18 may include an indicating unit 79 configured to indicate a first position of post 80 along slot 84 (as shown in Figure 1) for a first user. and a second position of post 80 along slot 84 for a second user. An identification unit 81 is configured to identify the first user and the second user. The memory 29 of the computing device 28 can store an instruction so that the processor 31 of the computing device 28 is programmed to instruct the indicating unit 79 to indicate the first position when the identification unit 81 identifies the

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Although reference is made here to a first conductor and a second conductor, it should be appreciated that memory 29 can store an instruction such that processor 31 of computing device 28 is programmed to instruct indication unit 79 to indicate every suitable number of positions for every suitable number of users. For example, the bicycle 10 could be a rental and can save a position for each tenant such that the position of the seat assembly 18 is automatically adjusted for repeat tenants.

The identification unit 81 may be configured to detect a plurality of identifiers 83. Each identifier 83 may be unique for a different conductor and can identify the conductor for the identification unit 81. As shown in Figure 44, the identification unit 81 can be configured to detect any suitable number of identifiers 83. The identification unit 81 may be supported on the seat assembly 18 or it may be supported at any other suitable location on the bicycle 10. The identity of the users may be stored in the identifiers 83 and / or in the identification unit 81.

Identification unit 81 may be a proximity sensor configured to detect identifier 83 within a predetermined range. The identifier 83 may be, for example, a mobile device 48 such as a cell phone, an electromagnetic identifier, eg, an RFID chip, etc. In the configuration where the identifier 83 is a mobile device 48, the mobile device 48 can communicate with the identification unit 81 in any suitable way, such as a wireless protocol, e.g., close-to-field communication, low-energy communication. Bluetooth, etc. Alternatively, the identification unit 81 may include an input interface, eg, a touch screen, a physical or virtual keyboard, etc.

Referring to Figure 44, a seat adjustment system 269 includes the computing device 28 in communication with the indicating unit 79 and the identification unit 81. The memory 29 of the computing device 28 may store instructions executable by the processor. 31. The instructions

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Referring to Figure 45, the indicating unit 79 of the first embodiment of the memory seat post 76 may be a mechanical interlock connecting the post 80 with the seat tube 82. Specifically, the first embodiment includes a step 262, eg, a latch 262, adjustably connected to post 80 and configured to position post 80 relative to seat tube 82. The rung 262 may be fixed to the post 80 and may be shaped to catch the seat tube 82 and stop the movement of the post 80 into the seat tube 82. The rung 262 can be fixed to the post 80 in any suitable way. . For example, rung 262 may be mechanically fixed to post 80, magnetically fixed to post 80, and so on.

The indication unit 79 of the first embodiment may include a rail 263 defined in one of the post 80 and the seat tube 82. The rung 262 may be slidably coupled with the rail 263. The indication unit 81 may include a motor 265 coupled with rung 262 and configured to move rung 262 along rail 263. Motor 265 may be coupled to rung 262 in any suitable way, eg, a threaded rod, worm, rack and pinion, etc. Post 80 and / or motor 265 is configured to track the position of rung 262 along rail 263, eg, with Hall effect sensors, encoders, etc. so that motor 265 can move rung 262 to the proper position along rail 263 when instructed by computing device 28.

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As shown in Figure 45, a second mechanical lock 85 may engage post 80 and seat tube 82. The second mechanical lock 85 may include a lever, as shown in Figure 46, that can be rotated by the driver between an unlocked position, which allows post 80 to move to any position allowed by step 262, and a locked position, which locks post 80 relative to seat tube 82. In other words, step 262 can position post 80 relative to seat tube 82 and, when the driver sits on seat bolster 78, the rider's weight forces step 262 against seat tube 82. The second is Mechanical lock 85 locks the post and seat tube 82 in this relative position. The second mechanical lock 85 may be, for example, a compression lock supported by post 80 and compressing seat tube 82 to lock post 80 with seat tube 82.

In the second embodiment of the memory seat post 76, as shown in Figure 46, the indication unit 79 includes an illuminated line 264, namely, a line of light sources. Illuminated line 264 may, for example, include at least one line of LEDs that includes a plurality of LED bulbs. The computing device 28 may provide instructions to illuminate at least a portion of the illuminated line 264, eg, a section of adjacent light sources. The appropriate lighting for each conductor can be stored in memory 29 of computing device 28. Alternatively, post 80 can include memory to record a preferred height of post 80 and identify the preferred height on illuminated line 264.

The driver may align the illuminated portion of the illumination line 264 with an edge of the seat tube 82 to properly locate the post 80 and the seat tube 82. At least one of the post 80 and the seat tube 82 may include a

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Programming in memory 29 may include programming to provide instructions for illuminating at least one of the light sources to indicate the proper position of post 80 relative to slot 84 for the conductor. For example, memory 29 may include programming to illuminate at least one of the light sources to indicate the first position when the identification unit 81 identifies the first user and to illuminate at least one of the light sources to indicate the second. position when the identification unit 81 identifies the second user.

A button 266 may be in communication with computing device 28 when post 80 is engaged with seat tube 82, eg, through wired or wireless communication. Computing device 28 may be programmed to store the preferred height in memory 29 when button 266 is depressed. For example, computing device 28 may receive a signal from button 266 when button 266 is depressed and, in response, memory 29 may store the height position of post 80 relative to seat tube 82. Computing 28 may also correspond to the height position relative to identifier 83 detected by identification unit 81. The height position of the post 80 relative to the seat tube 82 can be measured by any suitable device, eg, a Hall effect sensor, a mechanical measuring device, etc. connected to computing device 28. Computing device 28 may match the height position for illumination of illuminated line 284 such that illuminated line 264 can identify the stored height position.

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Illuminated line 264 may be red and may act as a rear-facing brake light or taillight when pole 80 is engaged with seat tube 82. In such a configuration, computing device 28 may illuminate illuminated line 264 in the same manner set forth above with respect to brake light 143. In such a configuration, illuminated line 264 can be operated simultaneously with brake light 143.

With reference to Figures 47 and 48, in the third embodiment of the memory seat post 76 the indicating unit 79 may include a mechanical lock that connects the post 80 with the seat tube 82. Specifically, one of the post 80 and the seat tube 82 defines holes 270, eg, cavities 270, and the other of post 80 and seat tube 82 supports a pin 268, eg, a ball bearing, configured to mate with holes 270 . Specifically, as shown in Figure 47, post 80 may include pin 268 inserted into one of the holes, respectively.

Indication unit 79 of Figures 47 and 48 includes a trigger 272 disposed adjacent pins 268 to extend / retract closure member 268 relative to holes 270. Trigger 272 may be, for example, an electromagnet and, In such a configuration, the pin 268 may be biased toward an extended position by a spring 276. The electromagnet can act against the bias of the spring 276 to retract the pin 268. Seat tube 282 defines a hole 274 to receive one of pins 268 to lock post 80 relative to seat tube 282. Specifically, when a pin 268 corresponding to a desired height aligns with hole 274, that pin 268 may be engaged with hole 274. Trigger 272 may be in communication with computing device 28 and computing device 28 may provide instruction to trigger 272 to extend / retract plug 268. With continued reference to Figures 47 and 48, the programming in memory 29 may include programming to provide instruction to activate the mechanical lock, e.g., the trigger 272 in the first position for the first conductor when the identification unit 81 identifies the first driver and to activate the mechanical lock, e.g., the trigger 272, in the second position when the identification unit 81 identifies the second

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Computing devices, such as those discussed herein, generally each include instructions executable by one or more computing devices such as those identified above, and in order to carry out blocks or steps of the processes described above. For example, the process blocks discussed hereinabove may be represented as computer-executable instructions.

Computer executable instructions can be collected or interpreted from computer programs created using a variety of programming languages ​​and / or technologies including, but not limited to, and either alone or in combination , Java ™, C, C ++, Visual Basic , Java Script, Perl, HTML, etc. In general, a processor (eg, microprocessor) receives instructions, eg, from memory, computer-readable medium, etc. and executes these instructions, thereby performing one or more processes, including one or more of the processes described herein. Such instructions and other data can be stored and transmitted using a variety of computer-readable media. A file on a computing device is generally a collection of data stored on a computer-readable medium, such as a storage medium, random access memory, etc.

A computer-readable medium includes any medium that participates in the provision of data (eg, instructions), that can be read by a computer. Said medium can take various forms, including, but not limited to, permanent media, volatile media, and the like. Permanent media includes, for example, optical or magnetic discs and other persistent memory. The media

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The disclosure has been described in an illustrative manner, and it should be understood that the terminology used is intended to encompass the nature of the words of the description and not the limitation. Many modifications and variations of the present disclosure are possible in light of the foregoing teachings, and the invention may be practiced in a manner other than that specifically described.