Gogoro has patented a power-assisted electric bicycle with a controller that monitors pedal force and motor operation. The controller generates an error signal if the pedaling period and operating period do not meet a default ratio, based on vehicle speed and motor rotation speed. GlobalData’s report on Gogoro gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Electric bicycle with torque sensor for pedal force monitoring
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11932350B2) discloses a power-assisted electric bicycle with innovative features. The bicycle includes a body, a motor, a torque sensor, and a controller. The controller is designed to receive torque signals from the sensor, determine peak and valley points in the torque signals, calculate the pedaling period between these points, and generate an error signal if the pedaling period and operating period do not meet a default ratio. Additionally, the controller adjusts power input to the motor based on the error signal, and an electric device can generate warning information in response to the error signal. The patent also details an operation method for the power-assisted electric bicycle, outlining steps for receiving torque signals, determining peak and valley points, calculating the pedaling period, and generating an error signal if necessary. The method also involves adjusting power input to the motor and generating warning information as needed.
Furthermore, the patent includes a transmission device with similar functionalities as the power-assisted electric bicycle. The device comprises a motor, a torque sensor, and a controller that work together to determine peak and valley points in the torque signals, calculate the pedaling period, and generate an error signal if certain conditions are not met. The controller can adjust power input to the motor based on the error signal and compute the operating period according to the vehicle speed of the bicycle. This innovative technology aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of power-assisted electric bicycles by ensuring optimal pedaling periods and operating conditions, ultimately improving the overall riding experience for users.
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