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Granted Patent B2
US 9,663,186 · App. 14/523,967 · Granted May 30, 2017

Mid-motor drive system for an electric bicycle

Inventor: Lei Xu (Wuxi, CN)
Assignee: WUXI AIMEIKE POWER MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED
B62M6/50B62M6/55B62M11/145F16H37/065G01L3/1435B62M2700/001B62M2701/0069
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Patent No.
US 9,663,186
App. No.
14/523,967
Granted
May 30, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention provides a mid-motor drive system for an electric bicycle, which includes a left shell, a right shell, a motor assembly, a gear reduction apparatus, a torque sensor, a central shaft, a controller, and a crankset, and further includes a planetary gear increase apparatus. The gear reduction apparatus is connected to the motor assembly, the planetary gear increase apparatus, and the crankset, the planetary gear increase apparatus is connected to the torque sensor and the central shaft, the torque sensor is connected to the controller, and the controller is connected to the motor assembly. The present invention can allocate an assist ratio of a motor more accurately, so as to achieve the objectives of comfortable riding, energy conservation, and environmental friendliness; meanwhile, a planetary gear increase apparatus is built inside a motor drive system, thereby making a mid-motor drive system more stable and extending a service life.

Claims (13)

1. A mid-motor drive system for an electric bicycle, comprising a left shell ( 1 ), a right shell ( 2 ), a motor assembly ( 3 ), a gear reduction apparatus ( 4 ), a torque sensor ( 5 ), a central shaft ( 7 ), a controller ( 8 ), and a crankset ( 9 ), and further comprising a planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ), wherein the gear reduction apparatus ( 4 ) is connected to the motor assembly ( 3 ), the planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ), and the crankset ( 9 ), the planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ) is connected to the torque sensor ( 5 ) and the central shaft ( 7 ), the torque sensor ( 5 ) is connected to the controller ( 8 ), and the controller ( 8 ) is connected to the motor assembly ( 3 ), the torque sensor ( 5 ) comprises a deformation support, a signal transmission module ( 502 ), and a magnetic component, the deformation support is deformed under a force to actuate the magnetic component to move, and the signal transmission module ( 502 ) senses the movement of the magnetic component, converts a change of magnetic flux into an electrical signal, and transfers the electrical signal to the controller ( 8 ),

the motor assembly ( 3 ) comprises a motor stator ( 301 ), a motor internal rotor ( 302 ), and a gear shaft ( 303 );

the gear reduction apparatus ( 4 ) comprises a first stage reduction gear wheel ( 401 ), a second stage reduction pinion ( 402 ), a unidirectional bearing ( 403 ), and a second stage reduction gear wheel ( 404 );

the planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ) comprises a gear ring ( 601 ), a planetary shaft pin ( 602 ), a ratchet fixing seat ( 603 ), an arm ( 604 ), a solar wheel ( 605 ), a ratchet-type unidirectional clutch ( 606 ), and a planetary gear ( 607 );

the torque sensor ( 5 ) is installed on the left shell ( 1 ), and the controller ( 8 ) is installed on the right shell ( 2 );

wherein the deformation support of the torque sensor ( 5 ) is an aluminum alloy deformation body ( 501 ), and the magnetic component comprises a plastic support ( 503 ), a steel ball ( 505 ), a spring ( 507 ), a circular magnet ( 504 ), and a plastic slider ( 506 ).

2. The mid-motor drive system for the electric bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein the first stage reduction gear wheel ( 401 ) of the gear reduction apparatus ( 4 ) is engaged with the gear shaft ( 303 ) of the motor assembly ( 3 ).

3. The mid-motor drive system for the electric bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein the crankset ( 9 ) is installed on the second stage reduction gear wheel ( 404 ) of the gear reduction apparatus ( 4 ).

4. The mid-motor drive system for the electric bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein four planetary gears ( 607 ) of the planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ) are fixed on the arm ( 604 ) and rotate with the central shaft ( 7 ) being the center of rotation.

5. The mid-motor drive system for the electric bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein the arm ( 604 ) of the planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ) is installed on the central shaft ( 7 ) through a bearing, and the ratchet-type unidirectional clutch ( 606 ) is provided between the central shaft ( 7 ) and the arm ( 604 ).

6. The mid-motor drive system for the electric bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein the gear ring ( 601 ) of the planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ) is fixed on the second stage reduction gear wheel ( 404 ) of the gear reduction apparatus ( 4 ).

7. The mid-motor drive system for the electric bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein the signal transmission module ( 502 ) of the torque sensor ( 5 ) comprises a linear Hall element and a signal lead wire.

8. The mid-motor drive system for the electric bicycle according to claim 1 , wherein the solar wheel ( 605 ) of the planetary gear increase apparatus ( 6 ) is connected to the deformation support.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2018
From: WUXI AIMEIKE POWER MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED
To: WUXI TRUCKRUN MOTOR CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 047445/0419 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 29, 2014
From: XU, LEI
To: WUXI AIMEIKE POWER MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED
Reel/Frame 034056/0027 →
Priority Claims (1)
EP 14189743 · Oct 21, 2014 · regional
Continuity (1)
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