TWI816351B - Electric bicycle with built-in training function - Google Patents

Abstract

An electric bicycle with a built-in training function at least includes an auxiliary driving motor, a control apparatus and a power supply unit. The control apparatus is used for controlling and reading a rotation state of the auxiliary driving motor. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the control apparatus and the auxiliary driving motor to provide the control apparatus and the auxiliary driving motor with a required electric power. Moreover, the control apparatus outputs a control signal, and the auxiliary driving motor is driven by the control signal to generate a resistance change.

Description

Electric bicycle with built-in training function

The present invention relates to an electric bicycle, in particular to an electric bicycle with built-in training and fitness functions, which can simulate bicycle training or flywheel fitness exercises indoors.

An electric bicycle is a light vehicle that uses batteries as its main energy source. It looks similar to a bicycle or a motorcycle. It is a type of motorized bicycle. Some models also have self-propelled plates, chains and braking systems, and can use human power as auxiliary power (called an electric bicycle). for electric assisted bicycles).

When the electric bicycle is in use, as long as the handlebar is rotated to change the power output, the auxiliary drive motor of the electric bicycle can generate power output under magnetic control, allowing the user to easily ride the electric bicycle. However, when an electric bicycle is traveling on an uphill road, if the gradient is too large, the speed of the electric bicycle will often slow down, causing the electric bicycle to climb slowly, or even fail to climb. Or, when the vehicle speed increases on a downhill section, the rider must hold down the brake. Pressing the brake for a long time can easily cause the brake to overheat and cause brake failure.

In addition, when users need to ride a road bicycle for training or fitness, they must purchase an additional road bicycle for self-training on the actual road, or purchase flywheel fitness equipment for use at home. In this way, it is not only a monetary expense, but also whether there is enough space to place or store the flywheel fitness equipment.

Therefore, the main subject of the present invention is to solve the problem of electric bicycles having auxiliary riding power when riding on different roads and allowing the electric bicycle to be used indoors and outdoors as bicycle training or flywheel fitness equipment, so as to achieve multiple uses. purpose.

Therefore, the main purpose of the present invention is to solve the traditional problem. The present invention installs multiple sensors or sensors on an electric bicycle to sense the power output of the electric bicycle. When the power output is insufficient or excessive, the power output can be adjusted immediately. , to assist electric bicycle driving.

Another object of the present invention is to load the existing electric bicycle control device with a bicycle training mode or fitness mode application, so that when the user is not riding the electric bicycle, the electric bicycle can be placed indoors or outdoors as a bicycle. Used as training equipment or fitness equipment, users no longer have to spend money to buy bicycles or flywheel fitness equipment, and also solve problems such as placement and storage space.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an electric bicycle with built-in training function, which at least includes: an auxiliary drive motor, a control device and a power supply unit. The control device is used to control and read the rotation status of the auxiliary drive motor. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the control device and the auxiliary drive motor to provide the power required by the control device and the auxiliary drive motor. Wherein, the control device outputs a control signal, and the control signal is used to drive the auxiliary drive motor to produce resistance changes.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control device further includes a control unit, the control unit has a built-in application program for controlling the bicycle training mode and the fitness mode of the electric bicycle; the control unit also contains a program for controlling the electric bicycle. Horn, left and right turn signals, headlights, brake functions and applications that control the rotation of the auxiliary drive motor.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control device further includes a starting unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit and serves as a key to start or stop the electric bicycle.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control device further includes a display unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit for displaying the data results calculated by the control unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control device further includes an operating unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit. The operating unit at least includes a function button, a horn button, a left and right direction light button and a Headlight button.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control device further includes a charging circuit electrically connected to the control unit and the power supply unit to receive an external power source to charge the power supply unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control device further includes a connector electrically connected to the control device and the charging circuit to provide the external power input so that the charging circuit performs operations on the power supply unit. Charging, it can also update or transmit data to the control unit, and be electrically connected to external training devices.

In one embodiment of the invention, the power supply unit is a rechargeable battery.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a kinetic energy sensor is electrically connected to the control device. The kinetic energy sensor detects the rotation change of the auxiliary drive motor and transmits the signal of the rotation change to the control device. The control device The device drives the auxiliary drive motor to rotate to adjust the output power.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary drive motor is a rear wheel transmission hub motor or a mid-mounted transmission motor.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a force sensor is electrically connected to the control device. The force sensor is used to detect the force state of the pedal assembly of the electric bicycle and transmit the force state signal to the control device. device, the control device drives the auxiliary drive motor to rotate to adjust the output power.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary drive motor is a rear wheel transmission hub motor or a mid-mounted transmission motor.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a Micro USB or USB TYPE-C connector.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the USB TYPE-C connector is a USB TYPE-C male connector or a USB TYPE-C female connector.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a handle is further included. The handle is electrically connected to the control device, so that the handle is rotated to generate a signal and output to the control device. The control device changes the output voltage or current to drive the control device. The auxiliary drive motor rotates.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a brake lever is further included. The brake lever is electrically connected to the control device. After receiving the braking signal of the brake lever, the control device controls a braking unit to control the front wheel of the electric bicycle. and the rear wheels are braked to reduce the speed of the auxiliary drive motor and also drive a brake light display.

10: Electric bicycle

101: Frame

102: Handlebar

103:Front wheel

104:Rear wheel

105: Auxiliary drive motor

106: Foot pedal assembly

20:Support platform

30:Control device

301:Control unit

302: Start unit

303:Power supply unit

304:Display unit

305: Operation unit

3051: Speaker button

3052: Left and right direction light buttons

3053: Headlight button

3054: Function button

306:Charging circuit

307:Connector

308:Turn the handle

309:brake lever

3091: Brake unit

3092:brake light

40:Kinetic energy sensor

50: Force sensor

Step S100-Step S116

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the electric bicycle of the present invention installed on a supporting platform; Figure 2 is a schematic circuit block diagram of the control device of the electric bicycle of the present invention; Figure 3 is a diagram of the training mode and fitness mode switching process of the electric bicycle of the present invention Schematic diagram.

The technical content and detailed description of the present invention are now described as follows with reference to the drawings: Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the electric bicycle of the present invention being installed on a training platform. As shown in the figure: the electric bicycle with built-in training function of the present invention is equipped with various sensors 40 and 50 that can automatically sense the uphill section, downhill section or bumpy road surface of the mountain road. The induced signals can be It is transmitted to the control device 30 installed on the electric bicycle 10, and the control device 30 automatically controls the change of the output power of the auxiliary drive motor 105 to adapt to various road conditions. At the same time, the control device 30 has a built-in training mode or fitness mode. When the electric bicycle is not being ridden or used outdoors, the electric bicycle 10 can be set up on the support platform 20 and the user can operate the control device (not shown in the figure). Choose one of the bicycle training modes or fitness modes included in it. If the bicycle training mode is selected, the user can perform various The user can use the electric bicycle 10 as a flywheel device for training under the same road conditions simulation, or by selecting the fitness mode.

Please refer to Figure 2, which is a schematic block diagram of the control circuit of the electric bicycle of the present invention. Please also refer to Figure 1. As shown in the figure: the control device 30 of the present invention is installed on the handlebar 102 or the frame 101 of the electric bicycle 10, and is electrically connected to the kinetic energy sensor 40 and the force sensor 50 installed on the electric bicycle 10. . The control device 30 includes: a control unit 301, a starting unit 302, a power supply unit 303, a display unit 304, an operating unit 305, a charging circuit 306, a connector 307, a rotating handle 308 and a brake lever. 309.

In addition to the original control of the horn, left and right direction lights, headlights, brakes and other basic functions of the electric bicycle 10 and the application program for driving the auxiliary drive motor 105 to rotate, the control unit 301 also has a built-in The electric bicycle 10 is controlled by an application with a bicycle training mode and a fitness mode, so that in addition to controlling the basic functions of the electric bicycle 10, the user can also choose other functions through the built-in bicycle training mode and fitness mode application. Once used. In this figure, the auxiliary drive motor 105 is a magnetically controlled motor. In addition to generating power to drive the electric bicycle 10 to walk, it can also generate resistance output.

The starting unit 302 is electrically connected to the control unit 301 and serves as a key to start or stop the electric bicycle 10 .

The power supply unit 303 is electrically connected to the control unit 301 and the starting unit 302, and is installed on the frame 101 of the electric bicycle 10 to provide the power required by the electric bicycle 10. In this figure, the power supply unit 303 is a rechargeable battery.

The display unit 304 is electrically connected to the control unit 301 and is used to display the data results processed by the control unit 301, such as computer speed, rotation speed, left and right direction lights, vehicle lights, self-training mode and fitness mode. Lights, data and images. In this figure, the display unit 304 is a liquid crystal display or a pointer bulb type.

The operation unit 305 is electrically connected with the control unit 301. The operation unit 305 further includes: a horn button 3051, a left and right direction light button 3052, a headlight button 3053 and a function button 3054. After the speaker button 3051 is pressed, the speaker 30511 is activated to produce sound. After the left and right direction light buttons 3052 are pressed, one of the left and right direction light groups 30521 is started to light up. After the car headlight button 3053 is pressed, the car headlight 30531 is controlled to switch between low beam or high beam. After the function button 3054 is pressed, the bicycle training mode or fitness mode is switched.

The charging circuit 306 is electrically connected to the control unit 301 and the power supply unit 303 to receive external power and charge the power supply unit 303.

The connector 307 is electrically connected to the control unit 301 and the charging circuit 306 to provide external power for the charging circuit 306 to charge the power supply unit 303, and at the same time, it can also update or transmit data to the control unit 301. And the connector 307 can also be electrically connected to an external training device for use on another training device (not shown in the figure). In this figure, the connector 307 is a Micro USB or USB TYPE-C connector. It is worth mentioning that the USB TYPE-C connector is a USB TYPE-C male connector or a USB TYPE-C female connector. The USB TYPE-C connector male or female has at least 24 terminals. , including at least four power terminals (4th and 9th on the upper layer and 4th and 9th on the lower layer), four ground terminals (12th and 12th on the upper layer and 4th and 9th on the lower layer) 1 and 12), twelve differential terminals (2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11 on the upper layer and 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11 on the lower layer), two selection terminals (upper layer The 5th terminal and the 5th terminal on the lower layer) and the two reserved terminals (the 8th terminal on the upper layer and the 8th terminal on the lower layer).

The handle 308 is electrically connected to the control unit 301. After the signal generated by turning the handle 308 is output to the control unit 301, the control unit 301 changes the output voltage or current to drive the auxiliary drive motor 105 to accelerate or decelerate to drive the electric bicycle 10 to walk.

The brake lever 309 is electrically connected with the control unit 301. After the control unit 301 receives the braking signal from the brake lever 309, it controls the braking unit 3091 to brake the front wheel 103 or/and the rear wheel 104 of the electric bicycle 10 to reduce the rotation speed of the auxiliary drive motor 105, and at the same time also The driver brake light comes on.

When riding the above-mentioned electric bicycle 10, all functions used are traditional old technologies and will not be described in detail here. When the electric bicycle 10 is used indoors, the rear wheel 104 is supported by the support platform 20, and the function button 3054 of the operating unit 305 can be pressed to switch between the bicycle training mode or the fitness mode. If the user selects the bicycle training mode Finally, you can choose a riding road, such as a mountain road, a general road (flat road), or a mixed road (mountain road and flat road). At the same time, the display unit 304 will also display real-life images of road conditions, riding time, riding kilometers and resistance change data. The control unit 301 will also drive and change the resistance change of the auxiliary drive motor 105 according to the road conditions, such as uphill and downhill. Or when the road is bumpy, the resistance becomes larger or smaller, etc.

If the user selects the fitness mode, the electric bicycle 10 can be used as a general flywheel fitness equipment, and the electric bicycle 10 can also be operated through the function button 3054. The auxiliary drive motor 105 of 10 changes the resistance to perform exercise in the fitness mode. When riding on the bicycle, the display unit 304 will also display the riding time, riding kilometers, resistance change data, heart rate and calorie consumption data, etc.

It is worth mentioning that the kinetic energy sensor 40 is installed on the auxiliary drive motor 105 and is electrically connected to the control unit 301 . When the electric bicycle 10 is ridden, the kinetic energy sensor 40 will sense the resistance data of the rotation of the auxiliary drive motor 105 (the load speed slows down), and transmit the resistance data to the control unit 301. In the control unit 301 When it is judged that the resistance data is greater than a specific set value (such as an uphill road or a bumpy road), the control unit 301 outputs a signal to control the auxiliary drive motor 105 to increase the rotational torque. When the resistance data is less than a specific set value (on a downhill road, the load speed becomes faster), the control unit 301 outputs a signal to control the auxiliary drive motor 105 to generate resistance to reduce the rotation speed of the auxiliary drive motor 105 (like a braking effect). ). In this figure, the auxiliary drive motor 105 is a rear wheel transmission hub motor or a mid-mounted transmission motor.

What is more worth mentioning is that the force sensor 50 is installed on the pedal assembly 106 of the electric bicycle 10. The force sensor 50 is electrically connected to the control unit 301, and the force sensor 50 senses the movement of the rider. The foot pedal component 106 is pressed with force, and the signal is transmitted to the control unit 301 for judgment. If the force of stepping on the pedal assembly 106 is greater than a specific set value, the control unit 301 outputs a signal to drive the auxiliary drive motor 105 to increase the torque so that the rider can easily pedal the pedal assembly 106 .

Please refer to Figure 3, which is a schematic diagram of the switching process between training mode and fitness mode of the electric bicycle of the present invention; please refer to Figures 1 and 2 at the same time. As shown in the figure: in the circuit of the present invention When selecting the bicycle training mode or fitness mode of the bicycle 10, first, as in step S100, function button: press the function button 3054 of the operating unit 305 to enter the mode selection.

Step S102, when entering the mode selection, it will be determined whether the user selects the bicycle training mode or the fitness mode. If it is determined that the fitness mode is selected, the fitness mode of step S104 is entered.

In step S104, after entering the fitness mode and then entering resistance adjustment, the user can switch or adjust the resistance through the function button 3054 of the operating unit 305, and then enter step S106.

Step S106, after the resistance is switched or adjusted, step S108 will be entered. When entering step S108, the control unit 301 outputs a signal to control the change of the resistance of the auxiliary drive motor 105, and at the same time, the control unit 301 controls the display unit 304 to display Riding time, riding kilometers, resistance change data, heart rate and calorie consumption data, etc.

When the bicycle training mode is selected in step S102, the process proceeds to the option of the bicycle training mode in step S110. After entering the bicycle training mode in step S110, the user can select the mountain road mode in step S112, the flat road mode in step S114, or the mixed road mode in step S116.

After selecting one of the mountain road mode in step S112, the flat road mode in step S114, or the mixed road mode in step S116, step S108 will be entered. The control unit 301 will determine based on the dynamic image of the road conditions, riding time, riding kilometers, The resistance change data is output to the display unit 304 for display, and the signal controls the resistance change that drives the auxiliary drive motor 105 to simulate various states of actual riding road conditions.

However, the above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made by using the description or drawings of the present invention are equally included in the rights of the present invention. Within the scope of protection, we will make it clear.

10: Electric bicycle

101: Frame

102: Handlebar

103:Front wheel

104:Rear wheel

105: Auxiliary drive motor

106: Foot pedal assembly

20:Support platform

30:Control device

303:Power supply unit

40:Kinetic energy sensor

50: Force sensor

Claims (13)

An electric bicycle with built-in training function, at least including: an auxiliary drive motor; a control device for controlling and reading the rotation status of the auxiliary drive motor; a power supply unit connected to the control device and the auxiliary drive motor Electrically connected to provide the power required by the control device and the auxiliary drive motor; a kinetic energy sensor is installed on the auxiliary drive motor and is electrically connected with the control device; a force sensor is installed on On the pedal assembly of the electric bicycle, the force sensor is electrically connected to the control device; wherein the control device outputs a control signal, the control signal is used to drive the auxiliary drive motor to produce resistance changes, and the kinetic energy is used to The sensor detects the rotation change of the auxiliary drive motor and transmits the signal of the rotation change to the control device. The control device drives the auxiliary drive motor to rotate to adjust the output power; and the force sensor senses the foot stepping on the foot. The force of the pedal assembly is transmitted to the control device for judgment, and then the control device outputs a signal to drive the auxiliary drive motor to change the torque. The electric bicycle as described in claim 1, wherein the control device further includes a control unit, the control unit has a built-in application program for controlling the bicycle training mode and the fitness mode of the electric bicycle; the control unit also contains an application program for controlling the bicycle training mode and the fitness mode of the electric bicycle. The horn, left and right direction lights, headlights, brake functions of the electric bicycle and the application program that controls the rotation of the auxiliary drive motor. The electric bicycle according to claim 2, wherein the control device further includes a starting unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit and serves as a key to start or shut down the electric bicycle. As in claim 3, the electric bicycle, wherein the control device further includes a display unit, the display unit is electrically connected to the control unit for displaying the data results calculated by the control unit. The electric bicycle of claim 4, wherein the control device further includes an operating unit that is electrically connected to the control unit. The operating unit at least includes a function button, a horn button, and a left and right direction light. Buttons and a car headlight button. The electric bicycle of claim 5, wherein the control device further includes a charging circuit electrically connected to the control unit and the power supply unit to receive external power to charge the power supply unit. The electric bicycle of claim 6, wherein the control device further includes a connector electrically connected to the control device and the charging circuit to provide the external power input so that the charging circuit responds to the power supply. The supply unit is charged, and at the same time, it can update or transmit data to the control unit, and be electrically connected to an external training device. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is a rechargeable battery. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary drive motor is a rear wheel transmission hub motor or a mid-mounted transmission motor. The electric bicycle as described in claim 7, wherein the connector is a Micro USB or USB TYPE-C connector. The electric bicycle as described in claim 10, wherein the USB TYPE-C connector is a USB TYPE-C male connector or a USB TYPE-C female connector. The electric bicycle as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a handlebar electrically connected to the control device to rotate the handlebar to generate a signal output to the control device, and the control device changes the output voltage or current. to drive the auxiliary drive motor to rotate. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, further comprising a brake lever electrically connected to the control device. After receiving the braking signal from the brake lever, the control device controls a braking unit to control the electric bicycle. The front and rear wheels of the bicycle are braked to reduce the rotation speed of the auxiliary drive motor, and at the same time, a brake light display is activated.

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