TWI532640B - Foldable bicycle providing a portable charger and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Folding bicycle with mobile power and operation method thereof

The present invention relates to a folding bicycle with a mobile power source and an operating method thereof; and more particularly to an electric folding bicycle having a plurality of mobile power sources, which provides at least one socket device or a power supply socket device.

For example, a conventional electric folding bicycle, such as the Republic of China Patent Bulletin No. M354560, is a new type of box-folding type electric auxiliary bicycle, which discloses a box type folding type electric auxiliary bicycle. The box type folding electric assist bicycle includes a receiving box, and a front tube is disposed on a front side of the receiving box, and a handle and a front wheel are respectively disposed at two ends of the front tube. A main bracket that can be bent is fixedly disposed in the receiving box, and a flywheel and two pedals are pivoted between the main brackets. A rear wheel is pivoted at an end of the receiving box, and a transmission wheel is fixed in a center of the rear wheel for a chain to link the flywheel and the transmission wheel. The main bracket is inclined with a telescopic telescopic rod, and a pad is arranged at the top end of the telescopic rod. The main bracket, the flywheel, the rear wheel, the telescopic rod and the seat cushion are received in the accommodating box, and the front wheel is rotated toward the accommodating box to facilitate carrying the entire vehicle body. However, the box type folding type electric assist bicycle of the above-mentioned No. M354560 is merely provided with the housing box, so that it cannot satisfy the need for the electric folding bicycle to further provide other functions.

Another conventional hybrid bicycle, the invention patent application of the composite power bicycle structure of the Republic of China Patent No. 200934674, discloses a composite power bicycle structure. The hybrid bicycle The structure is provided with a bicycle body, a front wheel and a rear wheel, and a plurality of solar panels, a fuel cell and a control circuit are respectively arranged at appropriate positions of the bicycle body. The rear wheel of the vehicle body is provided with a conversion mechanism, and the conversion mechanism is respectively engaged with a motor and a pedal chain, and the battery is charged by the electrical energy of the solar panel. When the switch is switched to electric power, the rear wheel is driven by the motor, or when the power is switched to the pedaling power, the pedal is stepped on by a pedal. However, the above-mentioned No. 200934674 only utilizes the output power of the solar panel, so that the output power of the solar panel may not be sufficient to drive the bicycle body and the motor, so that it has the disadvantage that the output power of the solar panel is insufficient, and it is obviously impossible. Meet the needs of the concept of a composite power bicycle.

In fact, the box type of the aforementioned Patent Publication No. M354560 The folding electric assist bicycle and the composite bicycle of the patent publication No. 200934674 still have a need to further improve their functions, for example, providing a mobile power function. The foregoing patents are only for the purpose of reference to the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

In view of this, the present invention satisfies the above technical problems and needs The utility model provides a folding bicycle with a mobile power supply and a method for operating the same, which is provided with a first mobile power supply on an electric folding bicycle, or a electric folding bicycle is arranged in a mobile vehicle box, and a mobile vehicle box is arranged in the mobile vehicle box. The second mobile power supply can greatly improve power efficiency and safety of use compared to conventional electric folding bicycles.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a folding bicycle with a mobile power supply and an operating method thereof. The utility model provides a mobile power supply for an electric folding bicycle, and the mobile power source is used for the purpose of improving power use efficiency and safety of use.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile power source a folding bicycle and an operating method thereof, wherein a first mobile power supply is set on an electric folding bicycle, or the electric folding bicycle is disposed in a mobile vehicle box, and a second mobile power source is disposed in the mobile vehicle box to achieve the lifting power Use efficiency and safety of use.

In order to achieve the above object, a folding bicycle with a mobile power supply according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a foldable bicycle body for folding to form a folding body or for unfolding to form an unfolded vehicle body; an electric drive device, The electric drive device is arranged to assist driving a wheel; a low temperature fuel cell device is disposed on the foldable bicycle body, and the low temperature type fuel cell device supplies electric power to the electric drive device; And a first mobile power source disposed on the foldable bicycle body, the first mobile power source being electrically connected to the low temperature fuel cell device.

In order to achieve the above object, a folding bicycle with a mobile power source according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a foldable bicycle body for folding to form a folding body or for unfolding to form an unfolded body; an electric drive a device disposed on the foldable bicycle body, the electric drive device for assisting driving a wheel; a low temperature type fuel cell device disposed on the foldable bicycle body, the low temperature type fuel cell device supplying power to the electric drive a first mobile power source is disposed on the foldable bicycle body, the first mobile power source is electrically connected to the low temperature type fuel cell device; and a mobile car box is configured to receive the fold of the foldable bicycle body a vehicle body; and a second mobile power source, which is disposed in the mobile car box, the first The second mobile power source is selectively electrically connected to the low temperature fuel cell device.

The first mobile power source of the preferred embodiment of the present invention includes at least one socket device or at least one USB socket device.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first mobile power source comprises a waterproof protective cover.

The electric folding bicycle of the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a safety device disposed on the foldable bicycle body, and the safety device is selected from the group consisting of an overspeed power-off safety device, a brake power-off safety device, and a foot. The power-off safety device or the folding power-off safety device, the over-speed power-off safety device, the brake power-off safety device, the tripod power-off safety device or the folding power-off safety device are used to perform power-off of the power driving device.

The security device of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is selected from an electric lock device, an RFID unit or a combination thereof or a fingerprint identification device, and the electric lock device, the RFID unit or a combination thereof or a fingerprint identification device is used to lock the foldable device. Bicycle body.

In order to achieve the above object, a folding bicycle operating method with a mobile power source according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: disposing an electric drive device and a low temperature type fuel cell device on a foldable bicycle body; Connecting to the low temperature type fuel cell device; folding the foldable bicycle body to form a folding body, or unfolding the foldable bicycle body to form an unfolded body; and folding the foldable bicycle body to form the folded body When a mobile power supply is allowed to supply power; or when the foldable bicycle body is unfolded to form the unfolded vehicle body, the mobile power supply is not allowed to supply power.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a mobile car box to set up another mobile power source.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, an over-speed power-off safety device is used to perform power-off of the electric drive device when overspeeding, or another brake-off safety device is used to perform power-off of the electric drive device when braking, or another foot is used. The power-off safety device performs a power-off of the electric drive device when the tripod is extended, and sends a warning signal.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a leakage protection device is used to perform power-off of the electric drive device and the low-temperature fuel cell device during leakage.

1‧‧‧Foldable bicycle body

2‧‧‧Electric drive

3‧‧‧Low temperature fuel cell device

30‧‧‧ fuel cell unit

4‧‧‧Safety device

41‧‧‧Warning device

5‧‧‧Action car box

51‧‧‧Solar power plant

52‧‧‧Mobile power supply

53‧‧‧Traffic warning device

54‧‧‧Reflective warning device

60‧‧‧Backup power supply unit

61‧‧‧Mobile power supply

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of a folding bicycle with a mobile power supply according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart showing a method of operating a folding bicycle with a mobile power source according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a folding bicycle with a mobile power source in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing a folding bicycle with a mobile power supply according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In order to fully understand the present invention, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and are not intended to limit the invention.

The folding bicycle with the mobile power source and the operating method thereof are applied to various bicycles (also called bicycles, bicycles, iron horses or kongming cars), such as: general folding bicycles or traveling bicycles; The electric folding bicycle of the preferred embodiment and the method of operating the same are particularly applicable to various power-assisted bicycles, but are not intended to limit the scope of application of the present invention.

1 is a schematic structural view of a folding bicycle with a mobile power supply according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which mainly includes five squares, and is in front of The arrows are connected by arrows to indicate their actuation relationship. Referring to FIG. 1 , an electric folding bicycle according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a foldable bicycle body 1 , an electric drive device 2 , a low temperature fuel cell device 3 , a safety device 4 , a warning device 41 , and A backup power supply unit 60.

Figure 2 shows a mobile power supply in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A schematic flow diagram of a folding bicycle, which mainly comprises seven step blocks, and an actuating relationship is indicated by arrows between the aforementioned step blocks, which corresponds to the electric folding bicycle of FIG. The operation steps will be appropriately omitted or added without departing from the operation method of the present invention, or the order before and after the operation steps will be adjusted. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the method of operation of the preferred embodiment of the present invention includes the step S1 of disposing the electric drive unit 2 and the low temperature fuel cell unit 3 on the foldable bicycle body 1.

Figure 3 shows a mobile power supply in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A three-dimensional schematic view of a folding bicycle corresponding to the electric folding bicycle of Fig. 1. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3 again, for example, the foldable bicycle body 1 can be selected from a general foldable bicycle, and the foldable bicycle body 1 is suitable for various folding manners, for example, front and rear side folds, half Folded state or other shrink-folding method. The foldable bicycle body 1 can be folded to form a folded body for folding to pack or carry the folded body. In contrast, when it is necessary to prepare for riding, the foldable bicycle body 1 can be used to expand and fix to form an unfolded body.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 3 again, for example, the power The driving device 2 is disposed at an appropriate position of the foldable bicycle body 1, and the electric drive device 2 is selected from a DC motor or other type of motor. When the electric drive 2 is activated, the output power of the electric drive 2 is used to assist in driving a wheel, such as a front or rear wheel.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 3 again, for example, the low temperature. The fuel cell device 3 is disposed at an appropriate position of the foldable bicycle body 1 The low-temperature fuel cell device 3 is selected from the group consisting of a direct-methanol fuel cell (DMFC), a reformed methanol fuel cell (RMFC), and a salt water fuel cell (salt water fuel). Cell], a metal-air fuel cell or a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). The low-temperature fuel cell device 3 includes a plurality of fuel cell units 30, at least one battery pack (for example, a lithium battery, not shown), and at least one fuel supply tank (not shown), and the fuel cell unit 30 is disposed at the The plurality of chambers of the bicycle body 1 can be folded, so that the user selects the configured number of the fuel cell units 30 as needed.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 3 again, for example, the security The device 4 is disposed at an appropriate position of the foldable bicycle body 1, and the safety device 4 is selected from an over-speed power-off safety device, a brake power-off safety device, a tripod power-off safety device, or a folding power-off safety device. When the electric folding bicycle is operated, the over-speed power-off safety device, the brake power-off safety device, the tripod power-off safety device or the folding power-off safety device are used to perform power-off of the electric drive device 2.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 3 again to perform the electric drive. When the device 2 is powered off, the security device 4 can choose to automatically send an alert signal to the alert device 41. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the security device 4 is selected from an electric lock device, an RFID unit or a combination thereof or a fingerprint identification device, and the electric lock device is used to lock the foldable bicycle body 1.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 3, for example, the backup battery The source device 60 is disposed at an appropriate position of the foldable bicycle body 1, and the backup power source device 60 is selected from a battery device or the like. The backup power supply unit 60 can be selectively electrically connected to the low temperature type fuel cell device 3. The backup power supply unit 60 can be selectively electrically connected to a mobile power source 61 (as shown in FIG. 3) to supply power to the outside or the mobile power source 52 of the mobile car box 5.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 3, in addition, for example, The mobile power source 61 is disposed at an appropriate position of the foldable bicycle body 1, and the mobile power source 61 (or the mobile power source 52) is selected from a USB socket device or the like to be electrically connected to a mobile electronic device. The mobile power source 61 has a waterproof protective cover to prevent rain or foreign matter from entering the mobile power source 61. Further, the safety device 4 is selected from a leakage protection device to prevent an electric leakage accident of the low-temperature fuel cell device 3, the backup power supply device 60, and the mobile power source 61.

Referring again to Figures 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the present invention The operation method includes the step S2 of electrically connecting the electric drive device 2 to the low temperature type fuel cell device 3. In addition, the safety device 4 and the warning device 41 or other electrical devices (not shown) are electrically connected to the low temperature fuel cell device 3.

Referring again to Figures 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the present invention The operation method includes the step S3: when the folding is required, the folding bicycle body 1 is selected to be folded in an appropriate folding manner to form the folding body for collection; or, when the deployment is required, the folding bicycle body 1 is selected. The deployed vehicle body is unfolded in a suitable manner for riding, maintenance or other work.

Referring again to Figures 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the present invention The operation method includes the step S4A: when the foldable bicycle body 1 is folded to form the folded body, the power-off device 2 is powered off by the folding power-off safety device to improve the safety of use thereof. In addition, when the ride is not required, the electric lock device of the safety device 4 is selected to lock the folding body of the foldable bicycle body 1 to improve the safety of use.

Referring again to Figures 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the present invention The operation method includes the step S4B: when the foldable bicycle body 1 is unfolded to form the unfolded vehicle body, the electric drive device 2 is allowed to assist in driving the unfolded vehicle body. Or, when overspeeding during riding, use the safety device 4 The quick-break safety device performs power-off of the electric drive device 2. Alternatively, when the vehicle is braked during riding, the electric power driving device 2 is powered off by the brake power-off safety device of the safety device 4. Alternatively, when the tripod is parked and stopped, the tripod power-off safety device of the safety device 4 is used to perform power-off of the electric drive device 2 to improve the safety of use thereof.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing a mobile power supply in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The folding bicycle adopts a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a mobile car box. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the electric folding bicycle of the preferred embodiment of the present invention further includes a mobile car box 5 for accommodating the folding body of the foldable bicycle body 1. The mobile car box 5 includes a solar power generating device 51 and a portable charger 52.

Please refer to Figures 1, 3 and 4 again, the action car box 5 It is optional to electrically connect to the foldable bicycle body 1 to allow the low temperature type fuel cell device 3 of the foldable bicycle body 1 to supply electric power to the outside via the mobile power source 52. For example, the mobile car box 5 can be electrically connected to a heating device or a portable home appliance, and output power of the low-temperature fuel cell device 3 using the foldable bicycle body 1 is output to the heating device or Portable home appliances.

Please refer to Figures 1, 3 and 4 again, for example, The mobile car box 5 further includes a traffic alert device 53 (for example, an LED device) or an illumination lamp and a reflective warning device 54. Thus, when the electric folding bicycle is transported by riding, parking maintenance, picnic or using other means of transportation, the traffic warning device 53 and the reflective warning device 54 are used to form a traffic warning module.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 for a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The operation method further includes the step S5A: when the folding bicycle body 1 is folded to form the folding body, the mobile power source 61 is allowed to supply electric power, so that the foldable bicycle body 1 can only be in the folded state. The power source 61 supplies power to improve the safety of use.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 for a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The operation method further includes the step S5B: oppositely, when the foldable bicycle body 1 is unfolded to form the unfolded vehicle body, the power supply is not allowed by the activation of a safety device, and a warning signal is issued, for example, a power failure warning signal . In this manner, the foldable bicycle body 1 cuts off the output power of the mobile power source 61 when it is in the unfolded state.

The operation method of another preferred embodiment of the present invention further includes steps When the folding bicycle body 1 is folded to form the folding body or a semi-folding situation, the selection of the switching control is performed to execute the electric drive device 2 to output a predetermined power, and the electric drive device 2 is The output power is used to assist in driving the wheel with a predetermined minimum safe speed limit. In this way, the user can carry out the ground sliding or push the sloped folding bicycle body 1 with appropriate power when carrying the foldable bicycle body 1 to improve the safety of use.

The foregoing preferred embodiments are merely illustrative of the invention and the technical features thereof, and the techniques of the embodiments can be carried out with various substantial equivalent modifications and/or alternatives; therefore, the scope of the invention is subject to the appended claims. The scope defined by the scope shall prevail. The copyright limitation of this case is used for the purpose of patent application in the Republic of China.

1‧‧‧Foldable bicycle body

2‧‧‧Electric drive

3‧‧‧Low temperature fuel cell device

4‧‧‧Safety device

41‧‧‧Warning device

Claims (10)

A folding bicycle with a mobile power source, comprising: a foldable bicycle body for folding to form a folding body or for unfolding to form an unfolding body; an electric driving device disposed on the foldable bicycle body, The electric drive device is configured to assist in driving a wheel; a low temperature type fuel cell device is disposed on the foldable bicycle body, the low temperature type fuel cell device supplies power to the electric drive device; and a first mobile power source is disposed The first mobile power source is electrically connected to the low-temperature fuel cell device; wherein when the foldable bicycle body is folded to form the folded body, the first mobile power source is allowed to supply power; or When the foldable bicycle body is unfolded to form the unfolded vehicle body, the first mobile power source is not allowed to supply power. A folding bicycle with a mobile power source, comprising: a foldable bicycle body for folding to form a folding body or for unfolding to form an unfolding body; an electric driving device disposed on the foldable bicycle body, The electric drive device is configured to assist in driving a wheel; a low temperature type fuel cell device is disposed on the foldable bicycle body, the low temperature type fuel cell device supplies power to the electric drive device; and a first mobile power source is disposed on the The foldable bicycle body, the first mobile power source is electrically connected to the low temperature type fuel cell device; wherein when the foldable bicycle body is folded to form the folded body, the first mobile power source is allowed to supply power; or When the foldable bicycle body is unfolded to form the unfolded vehicle body, the mobile power supply is not allowed to supply power; a mobile car case for accommodating the folding body of the foldable bicycle body; and a second mobile power supply, the setting In the mobile car box, the second mobile power source is selectively electrically connected to the low temperature fuel cell device. Folding of the mobile power source as described in item 1 or 2 of the patent application scope a bicycle, wherein the first mobile power source comprises at least one socket device or at least one USB socket device. A folding bicycle with a mobile power source according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first mobile power source comprises a waterproof protective cover. A folding bicycle with a mobile power source according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electric folding bicycle comprises a safety device, the safety device is disposed on the foldable bicycle body, and the safety device is selected from an overspeed Electric safety device, one car power failure safety device, one trip power failure safety device or one folding power failure safety device, the overspeed power failure safety device, brake power failure safety device, tripod power failure safety device or folding power failure safety The device is configured to perform a power down of the electric drive. A folding bicycle with a mobile power source according to claim 5, wherein the safety device is selected from an electric lock device, an RFID unit or a combination thereof or a fingerprint recognition device, the electric lock device, the RFID unit or a combination thereof Or a fingerprint identification device for locking the foldable bicycle body. A folding bicycle operating method with a mobile power supply, comprising: disposing an electric drive device and a low temperature type fuel cell device on a foldable bicycle body; electrically connecting the electric drive device to the low temperature fuel cell device; The foldable bicycle body is folded to form a folded body, or the foldable bicycle body is unfolded to form an unfolded body; when the foldable bicycle body is folded to form the folded body, a mobile power supply is allowed to supply power; or When the foldable bicycle body is unfolded to form the unfolded vehicle body, the mobile power source is not allowed to supply electric power. A folding bicycle operating method with a mobile power source according to the seventh aspect of the patent application, wherein a mobile power box is used to set another mobile power source. The folding bicycle operating method with the mobile power source according to the seventh aspect of the patent application, wherein an over-speed power-off safety device is additionally used to perform power-off of the electric drive device when overspeeding, or another brake-off safety device is used When the vehicle is braked, the electric drive device is powered off, or another tripod power-off safety device is used to perform the power-off of the electric drive device when the tripod is extended. The folding bicycle operating method according to the seventh aspect of the invention, wherein the electric leakage driving device performs the power-off of the electric driving device and the low-temperature fuel cell device during the leakage.