TWM530780U - electric bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

An electric bicycle includes a frame, a battery set, a power key and a control circuit. The battery set is disposed in a main tube of the frame, and is selectively set to a switch-on status or a switch-off status. The power key is disposed on the upper surface of the front portion of the main tube, and has a press portion for receiving an external force to press and a display portion. The control circuit is electrically coupled to the power key and the battery set. When the external force presses the press portion within a preset time period, the control circuit outputs a power-on signal, so that the battery set is set to the switch-on status, and the display portion shows a first indicating light signal. When the external force presses the press portion over the preset time period, the control circuit outputs a power-off signal, so that the battery set is set to the switch-off status, and the display portion stops showing the first indicating light signal.

Description

electric bicycle

The present invention relates to an electric bicycle, and in particular to a power switch of an electric bicycle and an assembly structure thereof.

In recent years, sports have become popular, and more and more people have chosen to use bicycles as a means of transportation. In order to make the rider more labor-saving while riding, the electric bicycle is introduced on the market, so that the rider can advance by pedaling, and can also gain the power of advancement by stepping on the power provided by the motor.

Today's electric bicycles use batteries as a source of electricity, so the amount of electricity remaining in the battery is what the rider needs. However, the battery assembly, power display and power switch assembly of electric bicycles are often placed in different positions according to different needs, which makes it easier for novices to be dazzled when riding in a metropolitan area with more people and cars. Concentrated on cycling, it is not possible to meet the human design. Moreover, if these power supply assembly structures are disposed at different positions, additional wires need to be pulled inside/outside the vehicle body, but too many wires will affect the aesthetics of the overall structure, and are also vulnerable to external forces and damage. Therefore, today's electric bicycles are still not completely Meet the needs of the use of the people.

This creation department is about an electric bicycle, which integrates the battery pack, control circuit and power button into the main body of the frame. The power button also integrates the battery display information of the battery pack, and the indicator light and/or flashes of different colors. The frequency reminds the rider of the current battery information, which is convenient for the rider to operate and intuitively observe the power.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, an electric bicycle is provided, comprising a frame, a battery pack, a power button, and a control circuit. The frame comprises a main pipe, a vertical pipe and a rear fork. The main pipe has a front section of the main pipe and a rear section of the main pipe. The riser extends upward from the rear section of the main pipe, and the rear fork extends rearward from the rear section of the main pipe. The battery pack is disposed in the main tube, and the battery pack can be selectively set to an open state or a closed state. The power button group is disposed on the upper surface of the front section of the main pipe. The power button has a pressing portion and a display portion. The display portion surrounds the pressing portion, and the pressing portion can receive an external force pressing. The control circuit is electrically coupled to the power button and the battery pack. When the external force pressing time continues to be less than a predetermined period of time, the control circuit outputs a power-on signal, turns on the power signal to turn the battery pack into an open state, and the display unit sends a first indicator light. When the external force pressing time continues for more than the preset time period, the control circuit outputs a power-off signal, turns off the power signal to cause the battery pack to enter the shutdown state, and the display portion stops issuing the first indicator light number.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, an electric bicycle is provided, comprising a battery pack and a frame. The frame includes a main pipe, a riser, a rear fork and a In the triangular connection portion, the main pipe, the riser pipe, and the rear fork are respectively coupled to the front side surface, the upper side surface, and the rear side surface of the triangular connection portion, and the lower end of the triangular connection portion has a five-way hole that penetrates the left and right surfaces of the triangular connection portion. The width of the rear section of the main pipe is larger than the width of the triangular joint, and the width of the triangular joint is larger than the width of the riser.

In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the preferred embodiments are described below, and in conjunction with the drawings, the detailed description is as follows:

100‧‧‧ frame

102‧‧‧Control circuit

110‧‧‧Supervisor

110a‧‧‧Supervisor upper surface

110b‧‧‧main under the surface

111‧‧‧ Head of the front section

1111‧‧‧Upper end

1112‧‧‧Bend section

112‧‧‧Subsequent head

113‧‧‧ faucet through hole

114‧‧‧Power button

1141‧‧‧ Pressing Department

1142‧‧‧Display Department

115‧‧‧ cover

116,117‧‧‧Locking components

118‧‧‧Battery Pack

118b‧‧‧Battery lower surface

1181‧‧‧ battery body

1182‧‧‧ Ribs

119‧‧‧Charging connector

120‧‧‧Riser

130‧‧‧ rear fork

140‧‧‧Triangle link

142‧‧‧5-hole

O‧‧‧ bottom opening

s‧‧‧The second type of trapezoidal profile

T‧‧‧ curved apex

W1‧‧‧The width of the back section of the supervisor

W2‧‧‧Width of the triangle joint

W3‧‧‧The width of the riser

FIG. 1 is a side view of a frame of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the frame of the electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view and a partially enlarged view of the frame of the electric bicycle of FIG. 2. FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a partially enlarged view of the frame of the electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiment of the present invention provides an electric bicycle. The electric bicycle includes a battery pack, a power button and a control circuit. The battery pack, the power button and the control circuit are integrated into the main body of the frame, and the overall structure of the electric bicycle can be improved. Aesthetic and longevity. Moreover, the power button integrates the battery display information of the battery pack, so that the rider can operate and observe the power, and reduce the rider's use. The burden. In addition, the creation reminds the rider of the current power information with different color indicator numbers and/or flashing frequencies to increase the intuitiveness of use.

It should be noted that this creation is not limited to the implementation aspects presented. The description in the embodiments, such as the detailed structure, the number of structures, the size and position of the related elements, and the corresponding spatial relationship, are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present disclosure does not show all possible embodiments, and those skilled in the art can change and modify the structure of the embodiments to meet the needs of practical applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, but can be implemented in various forms, and other implementations not proposed by the present invention may also be applied. Furthermore, the size ratios in the drawings are not drawn to the scale of the actual products, and therefore the description and drawings are for the purpose of describing the embodiments, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. In addition, in the specification, like reference numerals are used to refer to the

It should be noted that the corresponding spatial relationships of the front, the back, the left, the right, the upper and the lower, and the like are based on the direction of the view of the rider riding on the electric bicycle.

1 is a side view of a frame 100 of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the electric bicycle of the present embodiment may include a frame 100 , a battery pack 118 (shown in FIG. 3 ), a power button 114 , and a control circuit 102 (shown in FIG. 3 ). The battery pack 118, the power button 114, and the control circuit 102 are electrically coupled, and are integrated into the main body 110 of the frame 100, and the details thereof. Described in the post.

The frame 100 can include a main pipe 110, a riser 120, a rear fork 130, and a triangular connecting portion 140. The main pipe 110, the riser 120, and the rear fork 130 are respectively coupled to the front side, the upper side, and the rear of the triangular connecting portion 140. side. The lower end of the triangular coupling portion 140 has a five-way hole 142 that penetrates the left and right surfaces of the triangular coupling portion 140. The supervisor 110 can have a supervisor front section 111 and a supervisor rear section 112. The riser 120 can extend upward from the main control rear section 112 by the upper side of the triangular joint 140, and the rear fork 130 can extend rearward from the main control rear section 112 by the rear side of the triangular joint 140. The main front section 111 can have an upper end portion 1111 and a curved portion 1112. The main rear portion 112 can be an extended portion, such as a linear extension, and the curved portion 1112 is between the upper end portion 1111 and the main control rear portion 112.

The power button 114 can be disposed on the upper surface 110a of the main pipe 110. Specifically, the power button 114 can be disposed on the upper surface 110a of the main front section 111. Preferably, the curved section 1112 can have a curved apex T, and a faucet through hole 113 is defined between the upper end portion 1111 and the curved section 1112, and the power button 114 can be disposed between the curved apex T and the faucet through hole 113. Since the power button 114 is disposed at a position on the main pipe 110 that is relatively close to the rider's line of sight, it can be easily operated by the rider. In addition, the power button 114 of the present invention integrates the power display information of the battery pack 118, thereby facilitating the rider to observe the power and reducing the burden on the rider. The details of the power display information of the author power button 114 are described below.

In one embodiment, the power button 114 is tightly coupled to the upper surface 110a of the front section 111 of the main pipe to prevent liquid (such as rain or moisture) from penetrating into the main slot. The interior of the tube 110.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the frame 100 of the electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is an exploded view and a partially enlarged view of the frame 100 of the electric bicycle of Fig. 2. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 at the same time, the frame 100 may further have a cover 115, and the main rear section 112 may have a bottom opening O, and the main pipe 110 has an internal space.

Referring to FIGS. 2~3, the main tube may further have a main lower surface 110b. The battery unit 118 may further have a battery unit lower surface 118b. The battery unit 118 may pass through the bottom opening O to enter the main tube 110. When the battery pack 118 is located inside the main tube 110, it can be penetrated through the main control lower surface 110b by a locking member 116 (for example, a hexagon socket screw) and coupled to the battery pack lower surface 118b. As such, the locking element 116 can secure the battery pack 118 within the main tube 110. At this time, the cover 115 can close the bottom opening O through the locking member 117. When the cover 115 closes the bottom opening O, the battery pack 118 cannot escape from the inside of the main pipe 110.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, the bottom opening O of the main pipe 110 is a first type of trapezoidal cross section. As shown in a partially enlarged view of the battery pack 118 in FIG. 3, the battery pack 118 can have a battery body 1181 and two ribs 1182. The battery body 1181 itself is a type of square profile. The two ribs 1182 are formed on opposite sides of the battery body 1181 and each have a beveled edge, so that the battery pack 118 also has a second type of trapezoidal section s. As shown in FIG. 3, the first type of trapezoidal profile is geometrically similar to the second type of trapezoidal profile s, thus allowing the battery pack 118 to be securely coupled to the main tube 110.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing the frame of an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. 100 top view and partial enlargement. Referring to FIG. 4 , the width w1 of the main rear section 112 may be greater than the width w2 of the triangular joint 140 , and the width w2 of the triangular joint 140 may be greater than the width w3 of the riser 120 . The main pipe 110 and the triangular joint portion 140 of the embodiment may form a hollow structure, and the main pipe rear section 112 has a width w1 wider than the triangular joint portion 140 and the riser pipe 120, and is suitable for placing a battery pack having a large volume. Further, the triangular connecting portion 140 has a width w2 wider than the riser 120, and a small electronic product can be placed inside the triangular connecting portion 140 in accordance with functional requirements, such as a Bluetooth device, a GPS device, or the like.

According to the embodiment, the battery pack 118 can be hidden inside the main pipe 110, unlike the conventional electric bicycle that exposes the battery pack to the outside, and thus can increase the aesthetics of the overall structure of the electric bicycle. In addition, since the internal space of the main pipe 110 is closed, the degree of interference of the battery pack 118 by external environmental factors can be further reduced. For example, since the battery pack 118 is hidden inside the main pipe 110, the battery pack can be prevented from being subjected to wind and rain, further preventing the battery pack from being immersed in water or generating electric leakage; or, since the battery pack 118 is hidden and fixed to the main pipe 110 The inside of the battery pack 118 can be prevented from being subjected to collision, excessive shaking or vibration, thereby further preventing damage to the battery.

Moreover, the battery pack 118, the power button 114, and the control circuit 102 can all be integrated into the main tube 110 of the frame 100. To electrically couple the battery pack 118, the power button 114 and the control circuit 102, only the wiring inside the main pipe 110 is required, so the structure can be beautiful and not easily damaged, and the battery pack, the power button and the control circuit need not be considered because of the setting position. Depending on the battery pack and control circuitry Inside, the power button is placed on the faucet. For example, if the cable is drawn outside the body, the line is exposed, which will affect the overall structure; if the cable is connected between the faucet and the main body inside the body There will be doubts that the faucet will repeatedly turn and tear the line.

Please refer to pictures 3~4. The battery pack 118 and the power button 114 are electrically coupled to the control circuit 102. The battery pack 118 can be selectively set to an open state or a closed state by the control circuit 102. As shown in the enlarged view of the power button 114 of FIG. 4, the power button 114 can have a pressing portion 1141 and a display portion 1142 (as indicated by a hatched area). The display portion 1142 surrounds the pressing portion 1141, and the pressing portion 1141 can receive an external force pressing to set the battery pack 118 to be in an open state or a closed state through the control circuit 102. The display unit 1142 not only displays different display modes when the battery pack 118 is turned on or off, but also displays the battery pack 118 in different modes according to the amount of power of the battery pack 118 when the battery pack 118 is in the discharged state or the charged state. Current battery information.

Hereinafter, the display mode of the display unit 1142 will be described with respect to the on state and the off state of the battery pack 118, the discharge state of the battery pack 118, and the state of charge, respectively. The display portion 1142 of the embodiment can display light of different colors. For convenience of description, the first color, the second color, and the third color will be respectively referred to below. In one embodiment, the first color may be blue, the second color may be red, and the third color may be purple of red and blue mixed colors. However, the creation is not limited to this, and it can also be a combination of light of other colors.

<Battery pack on and off status>

When the battery pack 118 is to be turned on or off, the pressing portion 1141 can be subjected to The external force is pressed (for example, the rider presses with a finger), and the display unit 1142 can issue a first indicator light or a second indicator light. The first indicator light number indicates that the battery pack 118 is about to be turned from the off state to the open state, and the second The indicator number indicates that the battery pack 118 is about to be turned from the on state to the off state.

In an embodiment, when the external force pressing time continues to be less than a predetermined period of time (for example, the rider releases the pressing portion 1141 with the finger and then releases it), the control circuit 102 outputs a power-on signal to turn on the power signal to enable the battery. The group 118 enters an open state from a closed state, and the display portion 1142 issues a first indicator number. When the control circuit 102 outputs a power-on signal, the first indicator light may display a first color. In one embodiment, when the battery pack 118 enters the open state from the off state, the first indicator light will flash first and then illuminate stably. For example, when the control circuit 102 outputs the power-on signal, the first indicator light may display a first color, and the first color will flash first until the battery pack 118 enters the on state, and the first color is stably illuminated.

In an embodiment, when the external force pressing time continues to exceed the preset time period (for example, the rider releases the pressing portion 1141 after pressing the finger for 3 seconds), the control circuit 102 outputs a power-off signal to turn off the power signal. The battery pack 118 is brought into the closed state from the open state, and the display portion 1142 stops issuing the first indicator light number. When the control circuit 102 outputs the power-off signal, the display unit 1142 stops issuing the first indicator number and changes the second indicator number, and the second indicator number can display a third color different from the first color. In an embodiment, when the battery pack 118 enters the off state from the on state, the second indicator number flashes until the battery pack 118 enters the off state. Closed state.

<Discharge status and charge status of the battery pack>

According to the embodiment, the display portion 1142 can additionally display the power of the battery pack 118 in different colors of light and/or at different frequencies according to the amount of power of the battery pack 118, so as to inform the rider whether the battery pack is needed in the discharge state. 118 is charged, or the current charging condition of the rider battery pack 118 is informed during the charging state.

When the battery pack 118 is in the discharged state, it indicates that the battery pack 118 has entered the open state, and the rider can use the electric bicycle. In the following Table 1, when the battery pack 118 is in the discharged state, the display portion 1142 corresponds to various display modes of the current battery pack 118.

Generally, when the battery pack is low in power, the color displayed on the display unit may be displayed at a lower brightness due to the low battery level, which may cause the rider to hardly recognize the color displayed on the display portion and misjudge the battery pack. The situation of electricity is generated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the battery pack 118 has a low power (10% to 20%), the second color is blinked at the first frequency to ensure that the rider can still observe. The amount of electricity to the battery pack 118. When the power of the battery pack 118 is too low (1% to 9%), the second color is blinked at the second frequency, and the second discharge frequency is greater than the first discharge frequency, and the second color is more rapidly blinking. Remind the rider to charge the electric bike as soon as possible.

In an embodiment, to charge the electric bicycle, an external power source can be connected to the charging connector 119 (shown in FIG. 2) of the electric bicycle to charge the battery pack 118. Table 2 below stipulates that when the battery pack 118 is in the charging state, the display portion 1142 corresponds to various display modes of the current battery pack 118.

As shown in Table 2, in the embodiment, when the battery pack 118 is in the charging mode, if the battery pack 118 is at a power of 0% to 95%, the display portion 1142 can be made to emit a second color, and the second color is blinked. The mode is presented so that the rider can confirm the entry into the charging state. Moreover, if the battery pack 118 is charged with a power of 96% to 100%, the display unit 1142 can stably emit the first color, so that the rider can confirm that the battery pack 118 is fully charged, and the external power source can be removed.

In addition, if it is detected that the external power source is connected to the charging connector 119, it indicates that the battery pack 118 is in a charging state, and at this time, even if the rider presses the pressing portion 1141 with a finger (such as pressing for 3 seconds), the control circuit 102 outputs the power off. Signal, battery The group 118 will remain in the charging state without entering the off state, and the display portion 1142 will still display the display mode of the state of charge so that the rider can know the current charging situation.

Conversely, if the battery pack 118 is to be charged when it is in the off state, the external power source can be directly connected to the charging connector 119. At this time, the control circuit 102 outputs a power-on signal to cause the battery pack 118 to enter the on state first, and then the battery pack 118 enters the charging state again. Therefore, the display unit 1142 first issues the first indicator number, and then displays the display mode of the charging state. .

The above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only, and the various components may still be used in conjunction with other functions. For example, the pressing portion 1141 of the power button 114 can be a fingerprint identification button, and the control circuit 102 compares the user fingerprint and the pre-stored fingerprint information received by the fingerprint recognition button. When the user fingerprint does not match the pre-stored fingerprint information, The control circuit will suppress and not output the power-on signal, and the control circuit will output the power-on signal when it is confirmed that the user fingerprint matches the pre-stored fingerprint information.

According to the electric bicycle of the above embodiment, the battery pack, the control circuit and the power button are integrated into the main body of the frame, which simplifies the arrangement of the line and reduces the probability of damage, and can also improve the aesthetics of the overall structure. The larger battery pack is fixed in the inner cavity of the rear section of the main pipe, which avoids the risk that the battery pack may be damaged by environmental or external factors when exposed to the outside of the vehicle body. In addition, the power button is integrated with the battery pack's power display information. The power button is placed in the front of the main control section closer to the rider's line of sight, thus facilitating the rider to operate and observe the power. Furthermore, the display portion of the power button of the embodiment further has different colors of light. The line and/or flashing at different frequencies alert the rider of the current battery information to increase the intuitiveness of the use.

In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above in the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this new type is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

100‧‧‧ frame

110a‧‧‧Supervisor upper surface

112‧‧‧Subsequent head

114‧‧‧Power button

1141‧‧‧ Pressing Department

1142‧‧‧Display Department

120‧‧‧Riser

140‧‧‧Triangle link

W1‧‧‧The width of the back section of the supervisor

W2‧‧‧Width of the triangle joint

W3‧‧‧The width of the riser

Claims (16)

An electric bicycle includes: a frame comprising a main pipe, a riser and a rear fork, the main pipe having a main pipe front section and a main pipe rear section, the riser pipe extending upward from the rear end of the main pipe, the rear fork being from the rear section of the main pipe Extending backward; a battery pack disposed in the main tube, the battery pack can be selectively set in an open state or a closed state; a power button is disposed on an upper surface of the front section of the main pipe, the power button has a pressing portion and a display portion, the display portion surrounds the pressing portion, the pressing portion can be pressed by an external force; and a control circuit electrically coupled to the power button and the battery pack; wherein when the external force pressing time continues When the time is less than a predetermined period of time, the control circuit outputs a power-on signal, the power-on signal turns the battery pack into the open state, and the display unit sends a first indicator light number; when the external force pressing time continues to exceed the preset When the time period is set, the control circuit outputs a power-off signal, the power-off signal causes the battery pack to enter the closed state, and the display portion stops issuing the A number of indicators. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the frame further has a cover, the main rear portion has a bottom opening, and the battery pack can pass through the bottom opening to enter the main body. When the bottom opening is closed, the battery pack cannot be detached from the inside of the main tube. The electric bicycle according to claim 2, wherein the main tube further has a lower surface of the main tube, the battery unit further has a lower surface of the battery pack, and the locking unit is provided when the battery unit is located in the main tube Through the lower surface of the main pipe, and coupled to the lower surface of the battery pack, the locking member fixes the battery pack in the main pipe. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the frame further has a triangular connecting portion, the main rear portion, the riser and the rear fork are respectively coupled to the front side, the upper side and the rear of the triangular connecting portion. The side surface has a width greater than a width of the triangular joint portion, and the width of the triangular joint portion is greater than a width of the riser. The electric bicycle according to claim 4, wherein the lower end of the triangular connecting portion has a five-way hole penetrating through the left and right sides of the triangular connecting portion. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein when the control circuit outputs the power-on signal, the first indicator light indicates a first color, and when the control circuit outputs the power-off signal, the display The part stops issuing the first indicator number and changes a second indicator number, and the second indicator number displays a third color, the first color being different from the third color. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the first indicator light flashes first and then illuminates stably during the transition from the closed state to the open state of the battery pack. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein when the battery pack is in a state of charge, the display unit emits different colors of light or blinks at different frequencies depending on the amount of power of the battery pack. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein when the battery pack is in a charging state, even if the control circuit outputs the power-off signal, the battery pack remains in the charging state without entering the shutdown state. status. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein when the battery pack is in a discharged state, the display portion emits different colors of light or blinks at different frequencies depending on the amount of the battery pack. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the front section of the main pipe has an upper end portion and a curved portion, and the rear portion of the main pipe is an extended portion, the curved portion is between the upper end portion and the extending portion, wherein the main portion The curved section has a curved apex, and a faucet through hole is formed between the upper end portion and the curved section, and the power button is disposed between the curved apex and the faucet through hole. The electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the pressing portion is a fingerprint identification button, and the control circuit compares a user fingerprint and a pre-stored fingerprint information received by the fingerprint recognition button to the user. When the fingerprint does not match the pre-stored fingerprint information, the control circuit suppresses and does not output the power-on signal. An electric bicycle includes: a battery pack; and a frame including a main pipe, a riser pipe, a rear fork and a triangular joint portion, wherein the main pipe, the riser pipe and the rear fork are respectively coupled to the triangular joint portion a front side, an upper side, and a rear side, the lower end of the triangular connecting portion has a five-way hole extending through the left and right sides of the triangular connecting portion; wherein the width of the main rear portion is greater than the width of the triangular connecting portion, The width of the triangular joint is greater than the width of the riser. The electric bicycle according to claim 13, wherein the main pipe has a first type of trapezoidal cross section, the battery pack has a battery body and two ribs, the battery body has a square profile, and the two ribs are formed on the battery The battery body has opposite sides and each has a beveled edge, so that the battery pack has a second type of trapezoidal cross section, and the first type of trapezoidal section is geometrically similar to the second type of trapezoidal section, so that the battery pack can be stabilized Combined with the supervisor. An electric bicycle according to claim 13, wherein the frame The battery has a bottom opening, and the battery pack can pass through the bottom opening to enter the main tube. When the cover closes the bottom opening, the battery pack cannot be removed from the main body. The electric bicycle according to claim 15, wherein the main tube further has a lower surface of the main tube, the battery unit further has a lower surface of the battery pack, and the locking unit is provided when the battery unit is located in the main tube Through the lower surface of the main pipe, and coupled to the lower surface of the battery pack, the locking member fixes the battery pack in the main pipe.