WO2018038275A1 - Unité moteur pour bicyclette à assistance électrique, bicyclette à assistance électrique, dispositif de personnalisation de quantité d'assistance pour bicyclette à assistance électrique, procédé de personnalisation de quantité d'assistance pour bicyclette à assistance électrique, programme de personnalisation de quantité d'assistance pour bicyclette à assistance électrique et serveur pour bicyclette à assistance électrique - Google Patents

Unité moteur pour bicyclette à assistance électrique, bicyclette à assistance électrique, dispositif de personnalisation de quantité d'assistance pour bicyclette à assistance électrique, procédé de personnalisation de quantité d'assistance pour bicyclette à assistance électrique, programme de personnalisation de quantité d'assistance pour bicyclette à assistance électrique et serveur pour bicyclette à assistance électrique Download PDF

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WO2018038275A1
WO2018038275A1 PCT/JP2017/031287 JP2017031287W WO2018038275A1 WO 2018038275 A1 WO2018038275 A1 WO 2018038275A1 JP 2017031287 W JP2017031287 W JP 2017031287W WO 2018038275 A1 WO2018038275 A1 WO 2018038275A1
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将史 西川
勝浩 山口
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  • the present invention relates to a motor unit for an electrically assisted bicycle capable of traveling with a pedaling force assisted by an electric force, an electrically assisted bicycle equipped with this motor unit, an assist amount customizing device for an electrically assisted bicycle, and an assist amount customizing method for an electrically assisted bicycle
  • the present invention relates to an assist amount customization program for an electrically assisted bicycle and an assist amount customization server for an electrically assisted bicycle.
  • an electrically assisted bicycle having a function of providing auxiliary power for assisting a user to depress a pedal.
  • Initial setting value Such an electrically assisted bicycle is equipped with a motor unit, and each motor unit has a driving current supplied to the motor in response to the pedaling force, that is, an assist amount, which is set to an initial value in advance.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and its main object is to provide a motor unit for an electrically assisted bicycle capable of easily customizing the assist amount, and an electrically assisted bicycle provided with this motor unit. It is an object to provide an assist amount customization device for an electrically assisted bicycle, an assist amount customization method for an electrically assisted bicycle, an assist amount customization program for an electrically assisted bicycle, and an assist amount customization server for an electrically assisted bicycle.
  • a main invention for achieving the above object includes a storage unit storing a data table indicating a stepping force for depressing a pedal and an assist amount for assisting the pedaling force based on a traveling speed of an electric assist bicycle mounted thereon, A motor for applying auxiliary power corresponding to the assist amount based on a data table, wherein the data table is a plurality of cells in which the assist amounts associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of travel speeds can be written.
  • FIG. 1 is an overview configuration diagram of a power-assisted bicycle according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of the motor unit mounted in the electrically assisted bicycle. It is an image figure for demonstrating a data table. It is a figure which shows the connection of a motor unit and a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows the display screen at the time of setting data writing. It is a figure which shows a data table screen. It is a figure which shows a customization screen. It is a flow which shows the assist amount customization method and assist amount customization program of an electrically assisted bicycle. It is a figure for demonstrating the server for assist amount customization of an electrically assisted bicycle.
  • a motor unit for an electrically assisted bicycle for carrying out the present invention stores a data table indicating a pedaling force for depressing a pedal and an assist amount for assisting the pedaling force based on a traveling speed of the electrically assisted bicycle to be mounted. And a motor for applying auxiliary power corresponding to the assist amount based on the data table, wherein the data table is capable of writing the assist amounts associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of travel speeds. In this case, the assist amount can be changed for each customization area.
  • a data table referred to when supplying an assist amount (e.g., current) to the motor can be changed for each customization area. Therefore, by customizing the data table, It is possible to realize an electrically assisted bicycle motor unit that suits an individual user's favorite assist feeling.
  • the data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedaling force is divided into a plurality of customized areas that are associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of traveling speeds and are composed of a plurality of cells in which the assist amount can be written. Since it can be changed for each customization area, it is possible to customize more easily than a case where a plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written are individually changed.
  • Such a motor-assisted bicycle motor unit is characterized in that a part or all of a plurality of preset data different from each other preset as the data table is stored in the storage unit as initial setting values. .
  • preset data close to the assist feeling desired by each user is stored. It is possible to select and set in advance.
  • the preset data stored in the storage unit can be changed to the other preset data.
  • preset data closest to the preference is set in advance, and after actually running, it is changed to other preset data according to the preference, thereby making it easier to Customization is possible. It is also possible to enjoy different types of settings by a simple change operation.
  • the assist amount written in each cell of the region can be changed in stages.
  • the assist amount in the customization area can be changed step by step, so that the value at each step can be used as a guide compared to the case where the assist amount can be changed continuously. As can be easily customized.
  • the data table is arranged in a matrix in which the cells are associated with the pedaling force for depressing the pedal and the traveling speed, and the region is It is a partial cell group in which the data table is divided and arranged in a matrix.
  • the region for changing the assist amount is a part of the data table in which the plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written are arranged in a matrix and includes a plurality of divided cells. Therefore, it is possible to change the assist amount written in the cells in the entire divided area at a time.
  • the data table is provided at a boundary portion between the predetermined area and the other area adjacent to the predetermined area when the assist amount of the predetermined area is changed.
  • the assist amount of the cell located is optimized. According to such an electric assist bicycle motor unit, it is possible to prevent the assist amount from changing extremely at a boundary portion between the predetermined region where the assist amount is changed and another region adjacent to the predetermined region. And the user does not feel uncomfortable during the assist.
  • this electrically assisted bicycle motor unit as an optimization of the assist amount, a moving average process is performed on the assist amounts written in a plurality of adjacent cells.
  • the assist amount written in a plurality of adjacent cells is optimized by moving average processing, so the assist amount is reduced at the boundary portion with other adjacent regions. It can be changed more smoothly, and the user is further prevented from feeling uncomfortable at the time of assist.
  • the electric assist bicycle motor unit includes a display unit that displays the data table in a matrix, an operation unit that changes the data table, and a communication unit that can communicate with the storage unit.
  • the data table is changed using a terminal.
  • an electric assist bicycle motor unit it is possible to easily change the data table by communicating with the storage unit by operating the operation unit of the terminal by looking at the data table displayed on the display unit of the terminal It is.
  • the display unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit are all provided in the terminal, the terminal can be separated from the motor-assisted bicycle motor unit, and the terminal and the motor-assisted bicycle motor unit can be separated from each other. It is possible to further reduce the size and weight of the motor-assisted bicycle motor unit.
  • the electric assist bicycle motor unit includes a display unit that displays the data table in a matrix, an operation unit that performs an operation of changing the data table, and a communication unit that can communicate with the storage unit.
  • the data table is changed by operating the operation unit.
  • an electric assist bicycle motor unit it is possible to easily change the data table by communicating with the storage unit by operating the operation unit while viewing the data table displayed on the display unit.
  • the display unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit are all provided in the motor-assisted bicycle motor unit, the motor-assisted bicycle motor unit and an external device are connected with a cable or paired for wireless connection. Eliminates the hassle of ringing. For this reason, it is possible to change the data table more easily.
  • the operation section is provided corresponding to each of the divided customized areas, and the operation section of each of the areas is divided into the divided areas. It is characterized by being laid out in the same arrangement as According to such a motor unit for an electrically assisted bicycle, the operation unit provided for each divided area is laid out in the same arrangement as the arrangement of the area, so it has excellent intuitive operability, It is also possible to suppress mistakes such as operating the wrong area.
  • the communication unit and the storage unit of the terminal can communicate with each other wirelessly. According to such an electric assist bicycle motor unit, it is possible to easily change the assist amount without connecting a terminal with a cable or the like.
  • the display unit indicates the magnitude of the assist amount by color shading.
  • the amount of assist is indicated by a shade of color on the display unit, so it is possible to intuitively recognize the magnitude of the assist amount set by looking at the display unit It is. For this reason, it is possible to provide a motor unit for an electrically assisted bicycle that is more excellent in operability.
  • An electrically assisted bicycle for carrying out the present invention is based on the storage unit storing a data table indicating the depressing force for depressing the pedal and the assist amount for assisting the depressing force based on the traveling speed, and the data table.
  • An auxiliary power applying device that applies auxiliary power corresponding to the assist amount, and the data table includes a plurality of cells in which the assist amounts associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of travel speeds can be written. It is divided into a plurality of customization areas, and the assist amount can be changed for each customization area.
  • the data table referred to when the auxiliary power is applied can be changed. Therefore, by customizing the data table, an electrically assisted bicycle that suits an individual user's favorite assist feeling can be obtained. It is possible to realize.
  • the data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedaling force is divided into a plurality of customized areas that are associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of traveling speeds and are composed of a plurality of cells in which the assist amount can be written. Since it can be changed for each customization area, it is possible to customize more easily than a case where a plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written are individually changed.
  • Such an electrically assisted bicycle is characterized in that a part or all of a plurality of preset data different from each other as the data table is stored in the storage unit as initial setting values.
  • the storage unit stores a part or all of a plurality of types of preset data. Therefore, preset data close to the assist feeling desired by each user is selected in advance. Can be set.
  • the preset data stored in the storage unit can be changed to other preset data.
  • preset data closest to your preference is set in advance, and after running, you can easily customize it to your preference by changing to other preset data according to your preference. It is possible to It is also possible to enjoy different types of settings by a simple change operation.
  • the assist amount written in each cell of the area can be changed in stages.
  • the amount of assist in the customization area can be changed in stages, so that the assist amount can be easily customized using each stage as a guide compared to the case where the amount of assist can be changed continuously. It is possible.
  • the data table is arranged in a matrix in which the assist amount is associated with a pedaling force for stepping on the pedal and the traveling speed, and the region is the data table.
  • the region for changing the assist amount is a partial cell group including a plurality of cells that are divided in a data table in which a plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written are arranged in a matrix. Therefore, it is possible to change the assist amount written in the cells in the entire divided area at a time.
  • the data table is located at a boundary portion between the predetermined area and the other area adjacent to the predetermined area when the assist amount of the predetermined area is changed.
  • the assist amount of the cell is optimized. According to such an electrically assisted bicycle, it is possible to prevent the assist amount from changing drastically at a boundary portion between the predetermined region where the assist amount is changed and another region adjacent to the predetermined region. The user does not feel uncomfortable at the time of assist.
  • a moving average process is performed on the assist amount written in a plurality of adjacent cells.
  • the assist amount written in a plurality of adjacent cells is optimized by moving average processing, so that the assist amount can be made smoother at the boundary portion with other adjacent regions. It can be changed, and the user is further prevented from feeling uncomfortable at the time of assist.
  • such a power-assisted bicycle uses a terminal having a display unit that displays the data table in a matrix, an operation unit that changes the data table, and a communication unit that can communicate with the storage unit. And changing the data table.
  • the power-assisted bicycle includes a display unit that displays the data table in a matrix, an operation unit that performs a change operation on the data table, and a communication unit that can communicate with the storage unit,
  • the data table is changed by operating an operation unit.
  • an electrically assisted bicycle it is possible to easily change the data table by communicating with the storage unit by operating the operation unit while viewing the data table displayed on the display unit.
  • the display unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit are all provided in the electric assist bicycle, the electric assist bicycle and the external device are connected with a cable or paired for wireless connection. No troublesome work is required. For this reason, it is possible to change the data table more easily.
  • the operation unit is provided corresponding to each of the divided customization areas, and the operation unit of each of the areas includes an arrangement of the divided areas. It is characterized by being laid out in the same arrangement. According to such a power-assisted bicycle, the operation unit provided for each divided area is laid out in the same arrangement as the arrangement of the area, so that it is excellent in intuitive operability and wrong. It is possible to suppress mistakes such as operating a region. For this reason, it is excellent in operability.
  • the communication unit and the storage unit of the terminal can communicate with each other wirelessly. According to such an electrically assisted bicycle, it is possible to easily change the assist amount without connecting the terminal with a cable or the like.
  • the display unit indicates the magnitude of the assist amount by color shading.
  • the magnitude of the assist amount is indicated by the shade of the color on the display unit, so it is possible to intuitively recognize the magnitude of the assist amount set by looking at the display unit. is there. For this reason, it is possible to provide an electrically assisted bicycle with more excellent operability.
  • the assist amount customization apparatus of the electrically assisted bicycle for carrying out the present invention stores a data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedaling force by the auxiliary power applying device based on the pedaling force to depress the pedal and the traveling speed.
  • the data table is divided into a plurality of customized areas composed of a plurality of cells in which a plurality of types of assist amounts associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of traveling speeds can be written, The assist amount can be changed for each customization area.
  • the data table referred to when the auxiliary power is applied can be changed. Therefore, the assist of the electrically assisted bicycle can be adapted to suit the user's preferred assist feeling. It is possible to customize the quantity.
  • the data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedaling force is divided into a plurality of customized areas that are associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of traveling speeds and are composed of a plurality of cells in which the assist amount can be written. Since it can be changed for each customization area, it is possible to easily customize compared with a case where a plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written are individually changed.
  • An assist amount customization apparatus for such an electrically assisted bicycle wherein a part or all of preset data of a plurality of different types set differently as a data table is stored in the storage unit as initial setting values. And According to such an assist amount customizing device for an electrically assisted bicycle, since the storage unit stores some or all of a plurality of types of preset data, the preset data close to the assist feeling that the individual user likes. Can be selected and set in advance.
  • the preset data stored in the storage unit can be changed to the other preset data.
  • preset data closest to the preference is set in advance, and after actually running, it is more easily changed by changing to other preset data according to the preference. It is also possible to customize to your liking. In addition, it is possible to enjoy different types of settings by a simple change operation.
  • the assist amount written in each cell of the area can be changed in stages.
  • the assist amount written in each cell of the customization area can be changed in stages, so that the assist amount can be continuously changed. It is possible to easily customize each step as a guide.
  • the data table is arranged in a matrix in which the assist amount is associated with a pedaling force for depressing the pedal and the traveling speed, and the region Is a partial cell group in which the data table is partitioned and arranged in a matrix.
  • the region to be changed is a part of the data table in which a plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written are arranged in a matrix, including a plurality of divided cells. Since it is a cell group, it is possible to change the assist amount written in the cells in the entire divided area at a time.
  • the data table includes a boundary between the predetermined region and the other region adjacent to the predetermined region when the assist amount of the predetermined region is changed.
  • the assist amount of the cell located in the portion is optimized.
  • the assist amount is prevented from changing extremely at a boundary portion between the predetermined region where the assist amount is changed and another region adjacent to the region. And the user does not feel uncomfortable during the assist.
  • the assist amount customizing device for such an electrically assisted bicycle as the optimization of the assist amount, a moving average process is performed on the assist amounts written in a plurality of adjacent cells.
  • the assist amount written in a plurality of adjacent cells is optimized by performing a moving average process, and therefore assists at a boundary portion with other adjacent regions. The amount can be changed more smoothly, and the user is further prevented from feeling uncomfortable at the time of assist.
  • the assist amount customizing device for such an electrically assisted bicycle comprising: a display unit for displaying the data table in a matrix; an operation unit for changing the data table; a communication unit capable of communicating with the storage unit; The data table is changed using a terminal having the following.
  • the data table can be easily changed by communicating with the storage unit by operating the operation unit of the terminal by looking at the data table displayed on the display unit Is possible.
  • the display unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit are all provided in the terminal, the terminal can be separated from the assist amount customizing device, and the terminal and the assist amount customizing device for the electric assist bicycle can be separated. It is possible to further reduce the size and weight of the assist amount customization device for the electric assist bicycle.
  • the assist amount customizing device for such an electrically assisted bicycle comprising: a display unit for displaying the data table in a matrix; an operation unit for changing the data table; a communication unit capable of communicating with the storage unit; The data table is changed by operating the operation unit.
  • the assist amount customizing device for such an electric assist bicycle it is possible to easily change the data table by communicating with the storage unit by operating the operation unit while viewing the data table displayed on the display unit. is there.
  • the display unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit are all provided in the assist amount customizing device of the electric assist bicycle, the assist amount customizing device of the electric assist bicycle and an external device are connected with a cable or wirelessly connected. For this reason, troublesome work such as pairing is unnecessary. For this reason, it is possible to change the data table more easily.
  • the operation unit is provided for each of the divided customization areas, and the operation unit of each of the customization areas is divided into the divided areas. It is characterized by being laid out in the same arrangement as
  • the operation unit provided for each of the divided customization areas is laid out in the same arrangement as that of the customization area, so that intuitive operability is achieved. It is excellent, and it is possible to suppress mistakes such as operating the wrong area.
  • the communication unit and the storage unit of the terminal can communicate with each other wirelessly. According to such an assist amount customizing device for an electrically assisted bicycle, it is possible to easily change the assist amount without connecting a terminal with a cable or the like.
  • the display unit indicates the magnitude of the assist amount by color shading.
  • the magnitude of the assist amount is indicated by the shade of the color on the display unit, so that the magnitude of the assist amount set by looking at the display unit is intuitively recognized. Is possible. For this reason, it is possible to provide an assist amount customization device for an electrically assisted bicycle that is superior in operability.
  • the assist amount customization method of the electrically assisted bicycle for carrying out the present invention includes a storage unit that stores a data table indicating a pedaling force for stepping on a pedal and an assisting amount for assisting the pedaling force based on a traveling speed;
  • An assist power customization method for an electrically assisted bicycle comprising: an assist power applying device that applies the assist power based on the data table, wherein the assist amount is associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of travel speeds. Acquiring change information for any one of the plurality of the regions of the data table divided into a plurality of regions composed of a plurality of writable cells, and based on the acquired change information And changing the assist amount of the corresponding area. .
  • the data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedal effort is changed based on the acquired change information for any region. It is possible to customize the assist amount of the electrically assisted bicycle to suit the desired assist feeling.
  • the data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedaling force is associated with a plurality of types of pedaling force and a plurality of types of travel speeds, and is divided into a plurality of customized areas including a plurality of cells in which the assist amount can be written. Since the change can be made for each customized area, it is possible to customize more easily than when the plurality of cells in which the assist amounts are written are individually changed.
  • a method for customizing an assist amount of such an electrically assisted bicycle characterized in that a part or all of a plurality of preset data different from each other preset as the data table is stored in the storage unit as initial setting values.
  • a part or all of a plurality of types of preset data stored in the storage unit are set as initial setting values, which is close to a feeling of preference.
  • Preset data can be preset as an initial setting value.
  • the preset data stored in the storage unit can be changed to other preset data.
  • preset data that is closest to the preference is set in advance, and the actual preset data is changed to other preset data according to preference after actual driving. It is possible to customize along. In addition, it is possible to enjoy different types of settings by a simple change operation.
  • the assist amount written in each cell of the region can be changed in stages.
  • the assist amount of the region can be changed in stages, so that the assist amount can be changed continuously, as compared with the case where the assist amount can be changed continuously. It can be easily customized.
  • the data table is arranged in a matrix in which the assist amount is associated with a pedaling force for depressing the pedal and the traveling speed.
  • the region is a partial cell group in which the data table is partitioned and arranged in a matrix.
  • the customization area for changing the assist amount is obtained by dividing a plurality of divided cells in a data table in which a plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written are arranged in a matrix. Since it is a partial cell group that includes, it is possible to change the assist amount written in the cells in the entire divided area at once.
  • the data table includes a boundary between the predetermined region and the other region adjacent to the predetermined region when the assist amount of the predetermined region is changed.
  • the assist amount of the cell located in the portion is optimized.
  • the assist amount customizing method for such an electrically assisted bicycle the assist amount changes extremely at a boundary portion between the predetermined region where the assist amount is changed and another region adjacent to the predetermined region. This can prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable at the time of assist.
  • the assist amount customizing method for such an electrically assisted bicycle as an optimization of the assist amount, a moving average process is performed on the assist amounts written in a plurality of adjacent cells.
  • the assist amount written in a plurality of adjacent cells is optimized by moving average processing, so that assist is performed at a boundary portion with other adjacent regions. The amount can be changed more smoothly, and the user is further prevented from feeling uncomfortable at the time of assist.
  • the data table is changed using a terminal having the following.
  • the data table displayed on the display unit can be easily operated by operating the operation unit of the terminal to communicate with the storage unit and easily change the data table. Is possible.
  • the terminal since the display unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit are all provided in the terminal, the terminal can be separated from the assist amount customizing device, and the terminal and the assist amount customizing device for the electric assist bicycle can be separated. It is possible to further reduce the weight of the assist amount customization device for the electric assist bicycle.
  • a display unit for displaying the data table in a matrix an operation unit for changing the data table, a communication unit capable of communicating with the storage unit, The data table is changed by operating the operation unit.
  • an assist amount customizing method for an electrically assisted bicycle it is possible to easily change the data table by communicating with the storage unit by operating the operation unit while viewing the data table displayed on the display unit. is there.
  • the display unit, the operation unit, and the communication unit are all provided in the assist amount customizing device of the electric assist bicycle, the assist amount customizing device of the electric assist bicycle and an external device are connected with a cable or wirelessly connected. For this reason, troublesome work such as pairing is unnecessary. For this reason, it is possible to change the data table more easily.
  • the operation unit is provided for each of the divided areas, and the operation unit of each of the areas is arranged in the divided areas. It is characterized by being laid out in the same arrangement. According to the assist amount customizing method of such an electric assist bicycle, since the operation unit provided for each divided area is laid out in the same arrangement as the arrangement of the area, the intuitive operability is excellent. It is also possible to suppress mistakes such as operating the wrong area.
  • the communication unit and the storage unit of the terminal can communicate with each other wirelessly. According to such an assist amount customizing method for an electrically assisted bicycle, it is possible to easily change the assist amount without connecting a terminal with a cable or the like.
  • the display unit indicates the magnitude of the assist amount by color shading.
  • the magnitude of the assist amount is indicated by the shade of color on the display portion, so that the amount of assist amount set by looking at the display portion can be intuitively recognized. Is possible. For this reason, it is possible to provide an assist amount customization device for an electrically assisted bicycle that is superior in operability.
  • the assist amount customization program of the electrically assisted bicycle for carrying out the present invention includes a storage unit storing a data table indicating a stepping force for depressing a pedal and an assist amount for assisting the stepping force based on a traveling speed;
  • An assist power customization apparatus for an electrically assisted bicycle comprising: an assist power applying device that applies the assist power based on the data table, wherein the assist amount is associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of traveling speeds.
  • the data table referred to when the auxiliary power is applied can be changed, so that the assist of the electrically assisted bicycle can be adapted to suit an individual user's preferred assist feeling. It is possible to customize the quantity.
  • the data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedaling force is divided into a plurality of customized areas that are associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of traveling speeds and are composed of a plurality of cells in which the assist amount can be written. Since it can be changed for each customization area, it is possible to customize more easily than when each of the plurality of cells in which the assist amount is written is individually changed.
  • An assist amount customization program for such an electrically assisted bicycle wherein the data table includes a plurality of cells in which the assist amount can be written, arranged in a matrix in association with a depression force and a traveling speed at which the pedal is depressed.
  • the area is a partial cell group in which the data table is partitioned and arranged in a matrix, and the assist amount of the predetermined area is changed when the assist amount of the predetermined area is changed.
  • the assist amount of the cell located at a boundary portion between the predetermined area and the other area adjacent to the predetermined area is optimized.
  • the assist amount is prevented from changing extremely at the boundary portion between the predetermined region where the assist amount is changed and another region adjacent to the region. Is possible.
  • the moving amount processing is performed on the assist amounts written in a plurality of adjacent cells as optimization of the assist amount.
  • the assist amount written in a plurality of adjacent cells is subjected to a moving average process to be optimized, so that assist is performed at a boundary portion with other adjacent regions. The amount can be changed more smoothly.
  • a server for customizing the assist amount of the electrically assisted bicycle for carrying out the present invention includes a storage unit that stores a data table indicating a stepping force for depressing a pedal and an assist amount for assisting the stepping force based on a traveling speed.
  • a server for customizing an assist amount of an electrically assisted bicycle that can be connected to a public network and is used for customizing an assist amount of an electrically assisted bicycle provided with an assist power imparting device that imparts the assist power based on the data table
  • the plurality of customization areas of the data table which are associated with a plurality of pedaling forces and a plurality of travel speeds, and are divided into a plurality of customization areas composed of a plurality of cells in which the assist amount can be written.
  • Change information that indicates a change to any of the above areas and before the change Get a customized data indicating the assist amount, and further comprising a server storage unit that stores the change information acquired and customized data.
  • the change information and the customization data of the region to which the change is made among the plurality of regions of the data table referred to when the auxiliary power is applied It is stored in a server storage unit of a server connectable to the public line network. For this reason, it is possible to easily obtain customized information.
  • information stored in the server storage unit can be shared with a terminal or the like connected via a public network.
  • a server for customizing an assist amount of such an electric assist bicycle wherein the server storage unit stores statistical information obtained by statistically processing the change information and the customization data stored in the server storage unit, and is connected to the server The statistical information and the customized data are sent to the client based on a client request.
  • FIG. 1 shows an outline of an electrically assisted bicycle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the main part of the electrically assisted bicycle 1 is composed of a body frame 2 made of a metal tube, like a normal bicycle.
  • the body frame 2 includes a front wheel 3, a rear wheel 4,
  • the handle 5 and the saddle 6 are attached in a known manner.
  • a drive shaft 7 is rotatably supported at the lower center portion of the body frame 2, and pedals 9 are respectively attached to the left and right end portions via crank rods 8.
  • a sprocket 10 is coaxially attached to the drive shaft 7 via a one-way clutch (not shown) for transmitting only the rotation corresponding to the forward direction of the vehicle body. Between this sprocket 10 and a rear wheel power mechanism 11 provided at the center of the rear wheel 4, a chain 12 that can be rotated in an endless state is stretched.
  • the electrically assisted bicycle 1 of the present embodiment is an electrically assisted bicycle motor unit that performs control for assisting the pedaling force at a predetermined assist ratio (auxiliary power / stepping force) determined based on at least the traveling speed and the pedaling force to depress the pedal 9.
  • auxiliary power / stepping force a predetermined assist ratio
  • the control of the electric assist bicycle 1 and the resultant force operation of the electric force and the pedaling force are executed by the electric assist motor unit 13 that is an auxiliary power mechanism.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the electric assist motor unit 13 provided in the electric assist bicycle 1.
  • the motor unit 13 includes a microcomputer 14 that collectively controls the electronic processing of the entire electrically assisted bicycle 1 and an assist associated with the assist ratio that is communicably connected to the microcomputer 14.
  • a motor unit board 16 including a storage unit 15 for storing a data table indicating the amount, an electric motor 17 capable of PWM control, a battery 18 for supplying power to the electric motor 17, and a traveling speed of the electric assist bicycle 1 are detected.
  • a speed detecting unit 19 including a speed sensor for detecting the pedaling force and a pedaling force detecting unit 20 including a pedaling force sensor for detecting the pedaling force.
  • the microcomputer 14 calculates the traveling speed from the input signal from the speed detection unit 19, calculates the pedaling force from the input signal from the pedaling force detection unit 21, and performs electronic processing for determining the assist ratio based on a predetermined algorithm. . At this time, the microcomputer 14 acquires information (customized data) indicating the assist amount from the data table stored in the storage unit 15.
  • the microcomputer 14 sequentially outputs PWM commands corresponding to the auxiliary power.
  • FIG. 3 shows an example of a data table stored in the storage unit.
  • the data table for example, a plurality of cells are arranged in a matrix in the vertical and horizontal directions, the traveling speed is set on the vertical axis, and the pedaling force is set on the horizontal axis.
  • a predetermined pedaling force F generated by depressing the pedal 9 is detected at a predetermined traveling speed V
  • a cell located at the intersection of the predetermined traveling speed V and the predetermined pedaling force F is detected.
  • a value of the assist amount referred to when outputting a PWM command for controlling the electric motor 17 is assigned to a numerical value (0 to 255) of 1 byte, for example.
  • the cell is a frame arranged in a matrix in which the assist amount uniquely determined in association with the traveling speed and the pedaling force is written, and is written and changed on the customization screen. It is possible.
  • the assist power at each traveling speed and each treading force of the electrically assisted bicycle 1 is set according to the assist amount of each cell of the data table, by changing this data table, the user of the electrically assisted bicycle 1 can Different responses can be obtained with respect to the depression force of the pedal 9 of the assist bicycle 1.
  • a plurality of types of data tables are stored in the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13 as data tables set in advance as initial setting values.
  • Data tables stored as initial setting values include, for example, a general normal mode data table, an eco mode data table with reduced power consumption, and a turbo mode with a larger auxiliary power than the normal mode.
  • a data table for the high turbo mode in which the auxiliary power is set larger than the turbo mode.
  • a data table for non-assist mode in which “0” is written in all cells is also stored.
  • the electric assist bicycle 1 can be set so that the user can obtain different assist responses with respect to the pedal effort by setting the data tables for these five modes in advance.
  • the set mode it is possible to vary the assist response to the pedal effort for one electrically assisted bicycle 1.
  • the mode is a part or all of a plurality of setting modes set in advance so that different assist responses can be obtained.
  • the electric assist bicycle 1 of the present embodiment further has a function of customizing the data table so that each user of the electric assist bicycle 1 can obtain an assist response with respect to the pedaling force, which is more preferable.
  • the electrically assisted bicycle 1 is connected to a mobile terminal 21 or a PC, and the data table can be customized by communicating with the connected mobile terminal 21 or a PC.
  • the connection between the portable terminal 21 and the motor unit 13 may be a wired connection using a USB cable or the like, or a wireless connection using Bluetooth or the like.
  • the portable terminal 21 includes a display unit 21a capable of displaying a data table stored in the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13 in a matrix as shown in FIG. 3, an operation unit 21b capable of changing the data table, It has the communication part (not shown) which can communicate with the memory
  • the mobile terminal 21 of the present embodiment includes a touch sensor on the display unit 21a, and can touch and slide the screen on the display unit 21a to operate the mobile terminal 21.
  • the mobile terminal 21 can switch and display three screens on the display unit 21a: a setting screen for setting and changing settings, a data table screen for displaying a data table, and a customization screen for customizing the data table. is there.
  • FIG. 5 shows an example of a display screen of a tool used when writing set data to the electric assist motor unit 13
  • FIG. 6 shows an example of a data table screen
  • FIG. 7 shows an example of a customization screen.
  • the tool can be used to write setting data to the electric assist motor unit 13 by using a specific dealer or user.
  • the display screen when setting data is written is, for example, an electric assist bicycle such as a GD indicating the distance traveled by the electric assist bicycle 1 when the pedal 9 of the electric assist bicycle 1 is rotated once, a tire diameter, and the like. 1 and the setting state of the motor unit 13 such as the set data table mode are displayed, and a setting operation unit 21f for changing the displayed setting items is arranged. .
  • These values are set on a customization screen (FIG. 7) described later.
  • the data table screen displays the data table values that have been set. For example, a data table as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 21 a of the mobile terminal 21.
  • the displayed data table is arranged in such a way that the traveling speed increases in the vertical direction from top to bottom, and the pedaling force increases in the horizontal direction from left to right. And a plurality of cells arranged in a matrix form. In each cell, a value (customized data) indicating the assist amount associated with the traveling speed and the pedaling force is written.
  • the area where the customized data indicating the assist amount is arranged in a matrix is colored, and each cell in which the customized data is written has a density corresponding to the size of the written assist amount. Is different. Specifically, the density increases as the assist value increases, and the density decreases as the assist value decreases.
  • the data table is divided into seven areas.
  • the low speed region where the traveling speed is low forms a single region regardless of the pedal effort.
  • the medium speed area and the high speed area of the traveling speed are each divided into three areas where the magnitude of the pedal force is different, for example, a small pedal force area, a middle pedal force area, and a large pedal force area.
  • the area associated with the low speed area is referred to as the first area
  • the area associated with the medium speed area and the small pedal effort area is referred to as the second area
  • the medium speed area and the medium pedal effort area is referred to as the first area
  • the second area the medium speed area and the medium pedal effort area.
  • the associated region is the third region, the region associated with the medium speed region and the large pedal force region is the fourth region, the region associated with the high speed region and the small pedal force region is the fifth region, and the high speed region.
  • the area associated with the middle pedal effort area will be described as the sixth area, and the area associated with the high speed area and the large pedal effort area will be described as the seventh area.
  • These seven regions correspond to a plurality of customization regions in which a plurality of assist amounts associated with a plurality of types of pedaling forces and a plurality of types of travel speeds can be set.
  • a region is a matrix cell group (a plurality of cells) that is formed by dividing a data table and forms the data table.
  • the customization screen includes mode-specific operation units 21c corresponding to the four modes except for the non-assist mode described above.
  • the operation unit 21c for each mode is color-coded according to each of the four modes.
  • the eco mode is color-coded such as sax
  • normal node is green
  • turbo mode is orange
  • high turbo mode is red.
  • the operation unit 21c for each mode on the customization screen includes an operation unit 21d for each area for changing the assist amount written in all the cells included in each of the seven areas as a whole, and an upper limit value of the traveling speed.
  • a speed upper limit operation unit 21e for setting is arranged.
  • the operation units 21d for each of the seven areas in each mode are arranged so as to have the same positional relationship as the arrangement of the seven areas of the data table.
  • the region-specific operation unit 21d and the speed upper limit value operation unit 21e are each displayed as a slide bar that can be moved in the vertical direction.
  • the region-specific operation unit 21d has four stages.
  • the speed upper limit value operating unit 21e can be changed in six stages.
  • an example in which the area-specific operation unit 21d is a slide bar that can be set in four stages has been described, but a stepless slide bar may be used.
  • an input auxiliary unit such as a text box in which a numerical value can be directly input and an increment button in which the assist amount can be changed by “1”.
  • the four-stage setting of the operation unit 21d for each region is set, for example, by the ratio of the current supplied to the electric motor 17. More specifically, the maximum value of the current value set for each region and supplied to the electric motor 17 is determined in advance.
  • the maximum current value is supplied to the electric motor 17.
  • the step value “3” is supplied, 80% of the maximum current value is supplied to the electric motor 17.
  • the step value “2” is set, the maximum current value 60 is set. % Current is supplied to the electric motor 17, and when the step value “1” is set, 40% of the maximum current value is set to be supplied to the electric motor 17.
  • the value indicating the assist amount (customized data) written in the cell arranged in the area of the data table corresponding to the operation unit 21d for each area is the step value. It changes according to the ratio.
  • the current value at each step value may be a value other than 80%, 60%, and 40% of the maximum current value as described above.
  • the normal mode data table, the eco mode data table, the turbo mode data table, and the high turbo mode data table each have a reference data table.
  • the data table serving as a reference for each mode is set, for example, to a step value “2” for each of the operation units 21d for each region.
  • the slide bar is moved to “1”, all of the corresponding regions in the data table are displayed.
  • the value of the cell is rewritten to a value set to the step value “1”, and the electric motor 17 is changed so that a current of 40% of the maximum current value is supplied.
  • the value of the assist amount of all the cells in the desired area is changed by performing a sliding operation while pressing the slide bar of the operation unit 21d for each area arranged at the same position as the desired area to be customized through the touch panel. Is done. Data for rewriting all cells in each region is stored in the storage unit 15 for each mode and step value of each region, and information indicating the region to be changed and the step to be changed is operated for each region. By inputting from the unit 21d, the stored data is written and the data table is changed.
  • the medium speed region and the high speed region are divided into three regions, that is, a small pedal force region, a medium pedal force region, and a large pedal force region. This is not divided, because when the driving speed is low, that is, when the power-assisted bicycle is activated (when starting rowing), the amount of current is large. This is because an unexpectedly large load may be applied to the electric motor 17 and may cause a failure. Also, in the low speed region, the pedaling force pattern is uniform, and it is less meaningful to divide as in other regions.
  • the customization screen includes a GD setting unit 21f and a tire diameter setting unit 21g.
  • GD is the distance that the bicycle travels while the pedal rotates once. By setting the GD and the tire diameter, it is possible to set a correct assist amount with respect to the traveling speed and to obtain a good assist feeling.
  • the customization screen according to the present embodiment includes a motor unit feeling data reading button, a feeling data file reading button, a reeling data file saving button, and feeling data motor unit writing around the operation unit 21c for each mode.
  • buttons such as an end button are provided.
  • this customization screen is specified by the work type, for example, Read target (designated when reading the feeling data of the motor unit 13 to the application) button, Import (designated when reading the feeling data output in the past as a file) ) Button and a New (designated when creating a new) button.
  • this customization screen allows you to set device information such as motor, battery, switch, device control program, etc., as well as travel status information such as remaining battery power, travel speed, travel distance, travel time, travel route, and driver physical information. It is possible to set which information among vital information such as calorie consumption, pulse, heart rate, etc. can be displayed on the display unit 21a.
  • the customization of the data table of the electric assist bicycle 1 shown below is realized by executing a program stored in the storage unit 15 or the portable terminal 21.
  • the motor-assisted bicycle 1 is connected to a motor unit 13 and a portable terminal 21 in which an application program for customizing the motor-assisted bicycle 1 is stored in a factory or the like at the time of manufacture.
  • the application program may be stored in the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13.
  • the mobile terminal 21 include a mobile phone, a PC, and a tablet.
  • the application program of the connected mobile terminal 21 is executed, and the setting operation unit 21f arranged on the setting screen is operated, thereby being associated with the four modes stored in the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13.
  • One of the selected data tables is selected and set as default. Thereafter, the power-assisted bicycle 1 is shipped with the mobile terminal 21 disconnected.
  • the shipped electric assist bicycle 1 is in a state where the data table can be customized by a dealer or a user, and the data table can be customized according to the user's request.
  • a user who wants to change the data table or a dealer who has received a request from the user connects the motor unit 13 of the electric assist bicycle 1 and the portable terminal 21 in which an application program for customization of the electric assist bicycle 1 is stored. To do.
  • the application program of the connected mobile terminal 21 is executed, and a customization screen is displayed on the display unit 21a of the mobile terminal 21.
  • the area-specific operation unit 21d and the speed upper limit value operation unit 21e corresponding to the four modes are displayed in different colors on the display unit 21a.
  • the region-by-region operation unit 21d and the speed upper limit value operation unit 21e corresponding to the mode set by default are highlighted or a predetermined portion is marked, for example, so that the electric assist bicycle 1
  • the mode set (preset) in the motor unit 13 is shown.
  • a customizer who is a user or a dealer who has received a request from the user first checks the set mode, and if there is a need to change, the display is switched to the setting screen, and the setting operation unit 21f on the setting screen is displayed. Then, a desired mode is designated and rewritten to a data table corresponding to the desired mode, and the display is switched again to the customization screen.
  • the data table of the preset mode and the data table rewritten to the desired mode are hereinafter referred to as a preset data table.
  • the customizer operates the speed upper limit operation unit 21e as necessary to change the speed upper limit value.
  • the upper speed limit is set based on regulations. For example, when a child or an elderly person uses the motor, by operating the slide bar of the speed upper limit operation unit 21e as necessary, the motor Information on the speed upper limit value stored in the unit 13 is rewritten.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process for customizing the data table.
  • a signal indicating the normal mode, the third region, and the step value 4 is sent to the motor unit 13.
  • the motor unit 13 acquires change information for any one of the plurality of areas (here, the third area) (change information acquisition step S1).
  • the motor unit 13 sets the assist amount value stored in the storage unit 15 in association with the normal mode, the third area, and the step value 4 in the third area of the preset data table.
  • the assist amount value is rewritten (assist amount changing step S2).
  • the motor unit 13 When the assist amount in any region of the preset data table (the third region in the present embodiment) is rewritten, the motor unit 13 is positioned at the boundary between the rewritten region and the adjacent region. Then, the optimization process is executed (assist amount optimization step S4).
  • the optimization process by rewriting the assist amount in a certain area, the difference in the assist amount value between cells adjacent to each other between the rewritten area and the adjacent area is extremely large. This is a process to prevent it from happening.
  • the step value indicated by the slide bar in the area where the assist amount has been rewritten is compared with the step value indicated by the slide bar in the area adjacent to the rewritten area (comparison step S3), which differs by one or more stages.
  • the optimization process is executed. If there is no difference, the optimization process is not performed. In this regard, it is possible to perform the suiting process when the difference between the step values of the adjacent regions is two or more, and to prevent the optimization when the difference is one or less.
  • the cells to be subjected to the optimization process are the first, second, fourth, and sixth adjacent to the changed third area.
  • a cell located at the boundary with each region and arranged on the outermost periphery of the third region for example, three cells up to two cells arranged inside the first region, and a first adjacent to the third region , Cells arranged on the outermost periphery of each of the second, fourth, and sixth regions, and three cells including cells arranged on the inner side of the two cells.
  • the number of cells serving as the boundary portion between adjacent regions is not necessarily three inward from the outermost peripheral cell.
  • a so-called moving average process is performed on each target cell. More specifically, the average value of assist amounts written in seven cells arranged in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction centering on one target cell is rewritten as a new assist amount of the target cell. Such arithmetic processing and rewriting processing are executed for each target cell. At this time, for example, an average value of 7 cells each in the vertical and horizontal directions around the target cell, that is, a total of 49 cells may be rewritten as a new assist amount. Note that the number of cells for calculating the average value is not limited to 7 or 49, and the cell that is the target may be appropriately set as a cell located at the boundary between the area where the data is changed and the adjacent area. .
  • the optimization process is performed on two regions that are adjacent to each other in the vertical direction and two regions that are adjacent to each other on the left and right sides so as to sandwich the region where the step value is changed.
  • the motor unit 13 the assist amount customizing device for the electrically assisted bicycle 1, the assist amount customizing method for the electrically assisted bicycle 1, and the assist amount customizing program for the electrically assisted bicycle 1 according to this embodiment.
  • the data table referred to when the auxiliary power is applied can be changed, it is possible to realize the electrically assisted bicycle 1 that suits the feeling of preference by customizing the data table.
  • the data table indicating the assist amount for assisting the pedaling force is divided into seven regions including a plurality of cells in which the assist amounts associated with a plurality of types of pedaling force and a plurality of types of travel speeds are written. Since it can be changed for each region, it is possible to customize more easily than when changing each of the plurality of assist amounts individually. That is, the user can change the assist amount of all the cells in a predetermined area at one time without making a complicated work of changing the assist amount written in each cell.
  • the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13 stores some or all of a plurality of types of preset data, it is possible to select and set preset data close to a feeling of preference. is there. Furthermore, by presetting the preset data closest to the preference in advance and changing to other preset data according to the preference after actually running, it is possible to customize according to the preference more easily. It is also possible to enjoy different types of settings by a simple change operation. Furthermore, the present electrically assisted bicycle 1 can be easily customized by changing the assist amount in each region in stages, using each stage as a guide.
  • the preset data is information stored in advance in the storage unit 15, the mobile terminal and / or the server of the motor unit 13, and at least of all the operation units 21c for each mode. This means that all or part of the stage values have been determined.
  • the assist amount of a predetermined area when the assist amount of a predetermined area is changed, the assist amount written in a cell located at a boundary portion between the predetermined area and another adjacent region is optimized, so the assist amount is changed. It is possible to prevent the assist amount from changing suddenly at a boundary portion between the predetermined area and another area adjacent to the predetermined area. For this reason, when the user of the electrically assisted bicycle 1 pedals the pedal 9, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity that a sudden load fluctuation occurs.
  • moving average processing is performed on the assist amount written in a plurality of adjacent cells, so that the assist amount can be changed more smoothly at the boundary with other adjacent regions. It is.
  • the storage unit 15 is operated by viewing the data table displayed on the display unit 21 a of the mobile terminal 21 and operating the operation unit 21 b of the mobile terminal 21. It is possible to easily change the data table by communicating with.
  • the display unit 21a, the operation unit 21b, and the communication unit are all provided in the mobile terminal 21, the mobile terminal 21 can be separated from the electric assist bicycle 1, and the mobile terminal 21, the electric assist bicycle 1, It is possible to reduce the weight of the electrically assisted bicycle 1 by cutting off and to reduce the cost. Further, it can be easily customized without being connected to an external device by a cable or the like.
  • connection may be made using a cable.
  • UART communication can be employed by using a dedicated cable.
  • the portable terminal 21 may be customized by connecting to a PC installed in a factory or the like.
  • the display unit 21a, the operation unit 21b, and the communication unit may all be provided in the motor unit 13 of the electric assist bicycle 1. In this case, complicated labor such as connecting the electric assist bicycle 1 and an external device with a cable or pairing for wireless connection is unnecessary. For this reason, it is possible to change the data table more easily.
  • the motor unit 13 or the motor unit 13 and the mobile terminal 21 each including the display unit 21a, the operation unit 21b, and the communication unit correspond to an assist amount customization device of the electric assist bicycle 1.
  • each procedure of reading a target, reading a file, saving data, outputting a C language file, writing a target, and editing feeling data is independent. It is designed to be executed as a subroutine.
  • target reading is an assist feeling stored in the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13 after establishing communication by transmitting and receiving a checksum in an interactive manner between the motor unit 13 and the PC.
  • This is a subroutine for transmitting data to a PC.
  • “File reading” is a subroutine for extracting feeling data (binary saved data) saved in the PC to a customization application program.
  • the binary saved data includes a checksum and each cell of each mode in the program. Assist amount (current value), position information on the travel speed limit of each slider in the program, base program number in the program, GD / tire diameter information, so-called rearward presence / absence information.
  • Data saving is a subroutine for saving the feeling data as binary data in the PC.
  • C language file output is a subroutine for reading the binary data, outputting it as C language text data, and storing it.
  • Tiget writing is a subroutine for writing the feeling data of the PC to the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13 after communication is established in the above-described interactive format.
  • Target writing is a subroutine for writing the feeling data of the PC to the storage unit 15 of the motor unit 13 after communication is established in the above-described interactive format.
  • “Feeling data editing” is, for example, a subroutine including a subroutine for a magnification conversion function in addition to the optimization function according to the present invention.
  • the “optimization function” creates a temporary buffer of the same size as the assist feeling data in the customization application program, calculates the moving average of the row for each cell, and stores the result in the temporary buffer.
  • magnification conversion function is a subroutine for creating a temporary buffer of the same size, obtaining the magnification, multiplying the selected cell by the magnification, and storing the result in the temporary buffer for all the selected cells. It is.
  • the area-specific operation unit 21d provided for each of the classified customization areas is laid out in the same arrangement as the arrangement of the respective customization areas in the data table, so that the intuitive operability is excellent. It is possible to suppress mistakes such as operating the wrong area. For this reason, it is excellent in operability.
  • the magnitude of the assist amount is indicated by color shading on the display unit 21a, it is possible to intuitively recognize the magnitude of the assist amount set by looking at the display unit 21a. For this reason, it is possible to provide the electrically assisted bicycle 1 with more excellent operability.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the motor unit 13 may be detachable, and the motor unit 13 may be customized as a single unit, for example, in a factory or a dealer.
  • region it is not restricted to this,
  • the information of the vital sensor attached to the user is provided.
  • the assist amount may be further corrected based on the input vital sensor information.
  • it is provided with a vital sensor that detects the heart rate of a user riding on the electrically assisted bicycle 1, and data set when a signal indicating a heart rate higher than a predetermined heart rate is input from the vital sensor.
  • the data table may be rewritten to a data table having a larger assist amount than the table. At this time, the amount of assist to be rewritten may be the entire data table or only a predetermined area.
  • the display unit 21a includes any of the remaining battery level, travel speed, travel distance, travel time, travel status information such as travel route, driver physical information, vital information such as calories consumed, pulse, heart rate, and the like. It is preferable that the information can be displayed.
  • a server 22 that stores a value (customized data) indicating an assist amount that is rewritten when customized as described above may be provided so as to be accessible via a public network or the like.
  • a server 22 is managed by, for example, a manufacturer, a dealer, a data management company, or the like.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the server.
  • the server 22 is connected to the electrically assisted bicycle 1 and the motor unit 13, and the mobile terminal 21, the PC, or the motor unit 13 serving as a client is connected to the server 22 via the public line network or the like by each communication unit, When a predetermined area of the data table of the assist bicycle 1 or the motor unit 13 is rewritten and customized, these customized data are sent to the server 22, and the server 22 includes the received customized data in the server 22. It memorize
  • the server 22 stores the customization data in the server storage unit 22a and stores the association data in association with the change information such as the vehicle type, the use mode, the customized area, and the changed step value of the electric assist bicycle 1 by the processing of the server 22. Keep it. Further, statistical processing is performed on the stored customization data and change information, and statistical information such as ranking of customization data or the like that is frequently customized to the same setting is also stored.
  • the customization data stored in association with the change information is stored in the portable terminal 21 to which the request is sent from the server 22 in response to a request from the portable terminal or PC or motor unit 13 that has accessed the server 22 via the public line network. Is sent out. At this time, when the server 22 first receives a request for statistical information from the mobile terminal 21 or a PC, the server 22 sends the statistical information.
  • statistical information for example, the setting frequency ranking is displayed, and a transmission operation unit that transmits a request for requesting customized data associated with each rank. It is displayed. For this reason, when a user such as a portable terminal 21 or a PC transmits a request to the server 22, the server 22 receives the request, and customization data of a specified rank is transmitted from the server 22 to the portable terminal 21 or the PC.
  • the change information of the area to which the change is made among the plurality of customization areas and the customization data in the data table referred to when the auxiliary power is applied are connected to the public line network. It is stored in the server storage unit 22 a of the possible server 22. For this reason, it is possible to easily obtain customized information. Further, the information stored in the server storage unit 22a can be shared with a plurality of users who use the mobile terminal 21 or the like connected via the public line network.
  • the customization data, change information, and statistical information stored in the server 22 can be shared with the manufacturer and the dealer, it can be used for designing the assist amount. In this case, it is desirable to set an access ID or the like for the server 22 in order to limit who can access the server 22.
  • the present invention is used in various electrically assisted bicycles, motor units mounted on electrically assisted bicycles, and systems for electrically assisted bicycles equipped with an assist amount customization server for electrically assisted bicycles connected to a public network. can do.
  • Electric assist bicycle 9 Pedal 13
  • Electric assist motor unit (motor unit) 14 microcomputer 15 storage unit 16 motor unit board 17
  • electric motor 18 battery 19 speed detection unit 20 treading force detection unit 21 portable terminal 21a display unit 21b operation unit 21c operation unit for each mode 21d operation unit for each region 21e speed upper limit operation unit 21f setting Operation unit 22

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L'objectif de l'invention est de fournir une unité moteur pour une bicyclette à assistance électrique (13) ou similaire afin de faciliter la personnalisation de la quantité d'assistance. Un aspect de l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : une unité de stockage (15) dans laquelle est stockée une table de données indiquant une quantité d'assistance destinée à faciliter la force exercée sur la pédale d'après la force exercée sur la pédale et la vitesse de déplacement ; et un moteur (17) auquel est appliquée une énergie auxiliaire correspondant à la quantité d'assistance par la fourniture d'un courant électrique d'après la table de données. La table de données est divisée en une pluralité de zones formées à partir d'une pluralité de cellules dans lesquelles il est possible d'entrer des quantités d'assistance associées à une pluralité de types de forces exercées sur la pédale et une pluralité de types de vitesses de déplacement, ainsi que de modifier les quantités d'assistance pour chaque zone.
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