KR20110007069A - Antitheft electric bicycle, antitheft method thereof and antitheft system of electric bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An electric bicycle with an anti-theft function, an anti-theft method thereof, and an anti-theft system of the electric bicycle are provided to use a power generation mode without an additional anti-theft device. CONSTITUTION: An electric bicycle with an anti-theft function comprises a motor(114), a motor controller(110), a trip computer(130), and an external key pop device(140). The motor controller controls the mode of the motor. The trip computer controls the motor controller by transferring a signal for controlling the mode of the motor. The external key pop device communicates with the trip computer. The mode of the motor is a power generation mode for charging a battery(118).

Description

Anti-theft function Electric bicycle, anti-theft method and anti-theft system of electric bicycle {Antitheft electric bicycle, antitheft method approximately and antitheft system of electric bicycle}

The present invention relates to an anti-theft electric bicycle, an anti-theft method and an anti-theft system of the electric bicycle, and more specifically, to control the motor controller to achieve the anti-theft function by changing the degree of resistance applied to the motor to the maximum value. Electric bicycle, anti-theft method and anti-theft system.

Traditionally, bicycles are a means of transportation by manpower, but in recent years, electric bicycles with motors have been increasing. However, since the bicycle is exposed to the outside, theft is easily generated, and therefore, a lock using a lock or the like is generally used.

Conventional electric bicycles have been prevented by mechanical locks using locks, like ordinary bicycles. However, this type of system provides an active response or a real-time response when expensive bicycles are stolen. There is a problem that it was difficult to convey the situation to the owner.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electric bicycle and anti-theft method to achieve the anti-theft function by setting the motor to the power generation mode, changing the degree of resistance applied to the power generation mode to the maximum value.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an anti-theft system for an electric bicycle that is an anti-theft alarm built into the electric bicycle when theft situation, and notifies the owner of the theft situation through wireless communication It is.

Problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The anti-theft function electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the technical problem, in the electric bicycle having a predetermined motor, a motor controller for adjusting the mode of the motor; And a trip computer configured to control the motor controller by transmitting a signal for controlling a mode of the motor, the trip computer having an anti-theft alarm function. And an external key pop device capable of communicating with the trip computer, wherein the motor mode is a driving mode for driving the electric bicycle and / or a power generation mode for charging the battery.

The anti-theft method of the electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the technical problem is a motor controller for adjusting the mode of the motor; A trip computer controlling the motor controller and having an anti-theft alarm function operated by a transmission / reception module and a sensor module; And a key pop device capable of communicating with the trip computer, the method comprising: operating a key pop device to transmit a signal to a transmission / reception module of the trip computer; Enabling the motor controller to set a mode of the motor to a maximum power generation mode based on the signal of the trip computer to activate an anti-theft function and to operate the sensor module of the trip computer; Activating an anti-theft alarm when the sensor module detects the movement of the electric bicycle and transmitting a burglar alarm signal to the key pop via the transmission / reception module; And guiding the burglar alarm signal through the key pop device.

The anti-theft system of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem is a station for renting or returning an electric bicycle including a trip computer provided in the electric bicycle, a cradle for mounting the electric bicycle And a control center communicating with the trip computer and / or the station, wherein the station is automatically locked when the electric bicycle is mounted and at the same time with the trip computer. Is connected to the communication, and outputs a burglar alarm when communication with the trip computer is lost without the unlocking signal, the trip computer outputs a burglar alarm when communication with the station is lost, and sends the burglar alarm to the control center. The control center transmits the theft from the trip computer. Characterized in that the guide beam.

The anti-theft system of an electric bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem in the anti-theft system of the electric bicycle consisting of an electric bicycle having a predetermined motor and a key pop device for wireless communication with the electric bicycle. The electric bicycle may include: a motor controller controlling a motion of a wheel driven by a motor by adjusting a function of the motor; A sensor system including a hall sensor for detecting movement of a wheel of the electric bicycle and a gyro sensor for detecting a change in inclination of the electric bicycle; And a trip computer including a control module for controlling the motor controller and the sensor system, a transmission / reception module for transmitting and receiving data with the key pop device, and an alarm module for outputting an anti-theft alarm, wherein the key pop device is in an alarm mode. An input module for setting a; A communication module for communicating with the trip computer; And an output module for outputting information in which the communication module communicates with the trip computer.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to achieve the anti-theft function by utilizing the power generation mode of the motor without a separate device for the anti-theft of the electric bicycle.

In addition, when detecting the theft situation of the electric bicycle to notify the user or administrator through the wireless communication, by controlling the movement of the motor makes it difficult to pedal the bicycle to achieve the anti-theft function.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an anti-theft function electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 (a) is a schematic block diagram of a trip computer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 (b) is a schematic block diagram of a key pop device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for preventing theft of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram showing a system of the anti-theft function electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram showing a system of the anti-theft function electric bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various forms, and only the present embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and the general knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements, components and / or sections, these elements, components and / or sections are of course not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component or section from another element, component or section. Therefore, the first device, the first component, or the first section mentioned below may be a second device, a second component, or a second section within the technical spirit of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. As used herein, the terms "comprises" and / or "made of" means that a component, step, operation, and / or element may be embodied in one or more other components, steps, operations, and / And does not exclude the presence or addition thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the present specification may be used in a sense that can be commonly understood by those skilled in the art. In addition, the terms defined in the commonly used dictionaries are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless they are specifically defined clearly.

Hereinafter, the anti-theft function electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an anti-theft function electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The anti-theft function electric bicycle 100 according to the present embodiment is a motor controller 110 for adjusting the mode of the motor 114, a signal for adjusting the mode of the motor in the electric bicycle having a predetermined motor 114. Controlling the motor controller 110 by transmitting the, and includes a trip computer 130 having an anti-theft alarm function, an external key pop device 140 that can communicate with the trip computer. Here, the mode of the motor 114 includes a driving mode for driving the electric bicycle 100 and a power generation mode for charging the battery.

The motor 114 is capable of switching to a power generation mode capable of regenerative charging in the driving mode for driving the electric bicycle 100. When the power generation mode function is fully exhibited (maximum power generation mode), the maximum power required for motor generation of the motor generator is Make sure that the wheels on the drive do not rotate. The motor controller 110 adjusts the operation of the motor 114 and mode switching according to the operation signal of the trip computer 130.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the trip computer 130 and the KeyFob device 140 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B.

2 (a) is a schematic block diagram of a trip computer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 (b) is a schematic block diagram of a key pop device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The trip computer 130 includes a control module 132 for controlling various signals, a transmission / reception module 134 for transmitting and receiving various information and signals, a sensor module 136 for detecting vibration, and an alarm module having an anti-theft alarm function. It consists of 138. In addition, it may be provided with a related device (not shown), such as an LCD display for showing the driving information, information about the system and various data of the electric bicycle 100 to the driver.

KeyFob device 140 is an input module 142 for setting an alarm mode for notifying theft situation of the electric bicycle, the communication module 144 for communicating with the transmission and reception module 134 of the trip computer 130. And an output module 146 for notifying the owner of the key pop device 140 visually and audibly.

The key pop device 140 is a wireless communication transceiver that operates with a small battery and implements a transmission function for activating or releasing an anti-theft function, and a lighting or notification function for notifying the owner by receiving a stolen situation.

The trip computer 130 receives the anti-theft operation signal from the communication module 144 of the key pop device 140 possessed by the owner, activates the vibration sensor provided in the sensor module 136 and sends a signal to the motor controller 11. By transferring the motor 114 to the maximum power generation mode so as not to move the drive portion of the electric bicycle (100). In addition, in this state, when the forced movement of the electric bicycle 100 is detected by the vibration sensor, the anti-theft alarm function is activated, and the key pop device 140 possessed by the owner through the transmission / reception module 134 of the trip computer 130. ) Tells you that theft happened.

Hereinafter, a method of preventing theft of an anti-theft function electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for preventing theft of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

After the electric bicycle 100 stops the electric bicycle 100, the driver transmits a signal to the transmission / reception module 134 of the trip computer 130 of the electric bicycle 100 through the own key pop device 140 (S300). ).

The trip computer 130 adjusts the motor controller 110 through the control module 132 to set the motor 114 to the maximum power generation mode (S310), and activates the anti-theft function (S320).

The sensor module 136 of the trip computer 130 is operated while activating the anti-theft function of the electric bicycle 100 (S330).

When the vibration sensor provided in the sensor module 136 detects the forcible operation or movement of the electric bicycle 100 (S340), the trip computer 130 operates the anti-theft alarm through the alarm module 138 (S350). ).

The trip computer 130 transmits a burglar alarm signal to the key pop device 140 through communication between the transmission / reception module 134 and the communication module 144 of the key pop device 140 (S360). Here, the communication between the transmission and reception module 134 and the communication module 144 may be a wireless communication method such as CDMA, GSM, WLAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee.

The key pop device 140 guides the theft alarm signal of the electric bicycle 100 to the user of the key pop device 140 through the output module 146 (S370). The burglar alarm signal includes not only an audible signal such as ringing an alarm to a user of the key pop device 140, but also a visual signal such as displaying a message on a display.

The primary purpose of the anti-theft method of the electric bicycle 100 is achieved by guiding the burglar alarm signal to the user of the key pop device 140.

 The user of the key pop device 140 needs to release the burglar alarm after receiving the burglar alarm signal and preventing the theft of the electric bicycle 100.

The user of the key pop device 140 transmits a signal for releasing the burglar alarm through the operation of an input button of the key pop device 140 to the transmission / reception module 134 of the trip computer 130 through the communication module 144 ( S380).

After receiving the burglar alarm release signal, the trip computer 130 releases the operation of the trip computer 130 alarm module 138 through the control module 132 and stops the operation of the vibration sensor of the sensor module 136. (S390). Therefore, the state returns to the state before the anti-theft function is activated.

Hereinafter, an anti-theft system for an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

The electric bicycle anti-theft system 10 includes a trip computer 130 provided in the electric bicycle 100 and a station for renting or returning the electric bicycle 100 including a holder for mounting the electric bicycle 100 ( 200 and a control center 300 in communication with the trip computer 130 and / or the station 200 of the electric bicycle 100.

As described above, the trip computer 130 provided in the electric bicycle 100 may include a control module 132, a transmission / reception module 134, a sensor module 136, an alarm module 138, and a display related device. have.

The station 200 physically includes a holder for mounting the electric bicycle 100, and serves as a relay of a processing procedure for renting or returning the electric bicycle 100.

The station 200 may be operated independently, or may be connected to a central operating system that operates a plurality of stations 200. In the case of the present invention, the station 200 is connected to the control center 300.

The control center 300 serves as a central control for managing the station, and communicates with the station 200 or directly with the station 200 through a trip computer 130 provided in the electric bicycle 100. .

The station 200 automatically locks the electric bicycle 100 when the electric bicycle 100 is mounted, and simultaneously communicates with the trip computer 130 automatically. The communication between the station 200 and the trip computer 130 is wired or wireless. In addition, the station 200 simultaneously performs a role of charging the battery 118 provided in the electric bicycle 100.

When the communication with the trip computer 130 is disconnected without a lock release signal by a normal rental procedure, the station 200 outputs a burglar alarm and transmits a burglar alarm signal to the trip computer 130.

The trip computer 130 outputs a burglar alarm when the communication with the station 200 is lost, and transmits the burglar alarm to the control center 300. Here, outputting the burglar alarm means including all means of expression such as visual and audio by generating the burglar alarm sound or displaying the burglar message on the display.

The control center 300 informs the manager of the control center 300 of the theft alarm transmitted from the trip computer 130 of the theft of the electric bicycle 100. Theft alarm may be sent directly from the station 200 rather than the trip computer 130. In general, the theft alarm is transmitted to the control center 300 in a wireless manner, for example, the communication between the trip computer 130 and the control center 300 is made by ZigBee communication. Of course, other wireless communication schemes such as CDMA, GSM, WLAN, Bluetooth, etc. may be applied.

The station 200 may serve to mount the electric bicycle 100 with its owner, rather than serving as a relay for the rental of the electric bicycle 100. In this case, if the electric bicycle 100 mounted on the station 200 is separated from the station 200 by an abnormal procedure, the electric bicycle 100 may be applied not only to the manager of the control center 300 but also to the owner of the key pop device 140. The theft alarm is guided through the key pop device 140.

Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram showing a system of the anti-theft function electric bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The anti-theft system 10 of the present invention includes an electric bicycle 100 having a predetermined motor and a key pop device 140 for wireless communication with the electric bicycle 100.

As described above, the electric bicycle 100 includes a motor controller 110 and a trip computer 130. However, the sensor system 120 for detecting the running and tilting of the electric bicycle 100 may be separately provided outside the trip computer 130.

The motor controller 110 controls the movement of the wheels driven by the motor 114 by adjusting the function of the motor 114.

The sensor system 120 includes a hall sensor for detecting the movement of the wheel of the electric bicycle 100 and a gyro sensor for detecting a change in the tilt of the electric bicycle 100.

In general, the hall sensor is located in the motor 114 of the electric bicycle 100, the gyro sensor is located in the motor controller 110. Since the motor 114 serves to drive the rear wheel of the electric bicycle 100, a hall sensor is installed in the motor 114 to detect the movement of the electric bicycle 100. In addition, since the motor controller 110 controls the driving force of the motor 114 based on the manpower of the bicycle driver, a gyro sensor for detecting a change in the inclination of the electric bicycle 100 is installed in the motor controller 110.

Of course, the hall sensor is not only located on the motor 114 of the bicycle, the gyro sensor is located on the motor controller 110, but may be mounted at other positions of the bicycle such as a frame or a handle of the bicycle.

In addition, the hall sensor and the gyro sensor may be mounted at the same position, not at different positions, and the sensor system 120 may be a device that simultaneously performs the roles of the hall sensor and the gyro sensor.

In addition, the sensor system 120 may not only include a hall sensor and a gyro sensor at the same time, but also include only one of a hall sensor or a gyro sensor, and may further include other sensors that perform different roles from the hall sensor and the gyro sensor, such as a magnetic sensor. It may include.

The trip computer 130 includes a control module 132 for controlling the motor controller 110 and the sensor system 120, a transmission / reception module 134 for transmitting and receiving data with the key pop device 140, and an alarm module for outputting an anti-theft alarm. And (138). In addition, a display device (not shown) for displaying various types of information and data may be provided.

As described above, the key pop device 140 is a device provided outside the electric bicycle 100 and is usually owned by the owner of the electric bicycle 100. The key pop device 140 includes an input module 142 for setting an alarm mode, a communication module 144 for communicating with the trip computer 130, and an output module 146 for outputting information communicated with the trip computer 130. ).

The input module 142 of the key pop device 140 includes a button, a button or a keypad, and the user sets an alarm mode by pressing a button. Here, the alarm mode refers to informing the user of the key pop device 140 when the electric bicycle 100 is operated without permission when the electric bicycle 100 is stopped.

In the alarm mode, the motor controller 110 detects that the hall sensor provided in the sensor system 120 moves the wheel of the electric bicycle 100 above the first reference value, or the gyro sensor tilts the electric bicycle 100. When it is detected that the second reference value is changed or more, the function of the motor 114 is adjusted to control the wheels driven by the motor 114 not to rotate.

The first and second reference values are set in advance in the trip computer 130 and the like. For example, the first reference value may be preset to be equal to or greater than the length of the rear wheel and the second reference value may be set to 1 degree or more. In addition, the motor controller 110 controls the wheels of the electric bicycle 100 by rolling by setting the load on the motor 114 to the maximum.

In the above situation, the alarm module 138 of the trip computer 130 outputs the anti-theft alarm, and wireless communication between the transmission and reception module 134 of the trip computer 130 and the communication module 144 of the key pop device 140. The stolen warning message is transmitted to the key pop device 140, and the key pop device 140 notifies the user of the key pop device 140 through the output module 146. Warning messages are typically output by voice or displayed on a display, but are not limited thereto.

When the user of the key pop device 140 receiving the warning message presses a button of the input module 142 again, the alarm mode is released. In addition, after entering the alarm mode, the user of the key pop device 140 presses a button or the like of the input module 142 again to release the alarm mode, and when the button is pressed again in the alarm mode release state, the user enters the alarm mode.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. I can understand that. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

10: bicycle anti-theft system 100: electric bicycle
110: motor controller 114: motor
118: battery 120: sensor system
130: trip computer 132: control module
134: transceiver module 136: sensor module
138: alarm module 140: key pop device
142: input module 144: communication module
146: output module 200: station
300: control center

Claims (13)

In an electric bicycle with a predetermined motor,
A motor controller for adjusting a mode of the motor; And
A trip computer for controlling the motor controller by transmitting a signal for controlling a mode of the motor, the trip computer having an anti-theft alarm function; And
An external key pop device capable of communicating with the trip computer,
The mode of the motor is an anti-theft electric bicycle, characterized in that the driving mode for driving the electric bicycle and / or the power generation mode for charging the battery. The method of claim 1,
The motor controller,
When the mode of the motor is the maximum power generation mode, the anti-theft function electric bicycle, characterized in that for adjusting the wheel of the electric bicycle driven by the motor does not rotate. The method of claim 1,
The trip computer,
Transmitting and receiving module for transmitting and receiving a predetermined signal and / or information;
Sensor module for detecting the movement of the electric bicycle; And
Theft-proof electric bike, characterized in that it comprises an alarm module that operates in accordance with the sensor module. The method of claim 1,
The key pop device,
A communication module in communication with the trip computer; And
And an output module for guiding information communicated with the trip computer by the communication module. A motor controller for adjusting a mode of the motor; A trip computer controlling the motor controller and having an anti-theft alarm function operated by a transmission / reception module and a sensor module; And a key pop device capable of communicating with the trip computer, the anti-theft method of an electric bicycle comprising:
Operating the key pop device to transmit a signal to a transmission / reception module of the trip computer;
Enabling the motor controller to set a mode of the motor to a maximum power generation mode based on the signal of the trip computer to activate an anti-theft function and to operate the sensor module of the trip computer;
Activating an anti-theft alarm when the sensor module detects the movement of the electric bicycle and transmitting a burglar alarm signal to the key pop via the transmission / reception module; And
Guiding the burglar alarm signal through the key pop device. 6. The method of claim 5,
When a signal for releasing an anti-theft function is transmitted to the trip computer through the operation of the key pop device, the trip computer transmits a signal for releasing the anti-theft function to the motor controller and releases the operation of the sensor module. The anti-theft method of an electric bicycle further comprising the step. Prevention of theft of an electric bicycle comprising a trip computer provided in the electric bicycle, a station for renting or returning an electric bicycle including a cradle for mounting the electric bicycle, and a control center communicating with the trip computer and / or the station In the system,
The station is automatically locked when the electric bicycle is mounted, and communication is automatically connected to the trip computer, and outputs a burglar alarm when communication with the trip computer is lost without the unlocking signal.
The trip computer outputs a burglar alarm when communication with the station is lost, sends the burglar alarm to the control center,
The control center, the anti-theft system of an electric bicycle, characterized in that for guiding theft alarm transmitted from the trip computer. The method of claim 7, wherein
The trip between the trip computer and the control center is an anti-theft system of an electric bicycle, characterized in that consisting of ZigBee (ZigBee) communication. An electric bicycle anti-theft system comprising an electric bicycle having a predetermined motor and a key pop device in wireless communication with the electric bicycle,
The electric bicycle,
A motor controller controlling the movement of the wheel driven by the motor by adjusting a function of the motor;
A sensor system including a hall sensor for detecting movement of a wheel of the electric bicycle and a gyro sensor for detecting a change in inclination of the electric bicycle; And
And a trip computer including a control module for controlling the motor controller and the sensor system, a transmission / reception module for transmitting and receiving data with the key pop device, and an alarm module for outputting an anti-theft alarm.
The key pop device,
An input module for setting an alarm mode;
A communication module for communicating with the trip computer; And
And an output module for outputting information, the communication module communicating with the trip computer. The method of claim 9,
The motor controller,
When the alarm mode is set by the input module, the hall sensor detects that the wheel of the electric bicycle has traveled above a preset first reference value, or the gyro sensor has a preset second slope of the electric bicycle. If it is detected that the change, the anti-theft system of an electric bicycle, characterized in that to control the function of the motor so that the wheel driven by the motor does not rotate. The method of claim 10,
Anti-theft alarm system characterized in that the anti-theft alarm is output through the alarm module. The method of claim 10,
The trip computer transmits a warning message to the key pop device through the transmission and reception module, and the key pop device notifies the warning message through an output module. The method of claim 9,
The alarm mode is set when the input module is operated for the first time, and the alarm mode is released when the input module is operated again after the alarm mode is set.

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