EP4482730A1 - Appareil et procédé de verrouillage et de déverrouillage - Google Patents

Appareil et procédé de verrouillage et de déverrouillage

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EP4482730A1
EP4482730A1 EP23741465.1A EP23741465A EP4482730A1 EP 4482730 A1 EP4482730 A1 EP 4482730A1 EP 23741465 A EP23741465 A EP 23741465A EP 4482730 A1 EP4482730 A1 EP 4482730A1
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Prior art keywords
unlocking
battery
actuating element
housing
locking
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Dominic SAHLI
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Mystromer AG
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Mystromer AG
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B71/00Locks specially adapted for bicycles, other than padlocks
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62HCYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H5/00Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles
    • B62H5/001Preventing theft of parts or accessories used on cycles, e.g. lamp, dynamo
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60KARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K1/00Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
    • B60K1/04Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62JCYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J43/00Arrangements of batteries
    • B62J43/10Arrangements of batteries for propulsion
    • B62J43/13Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on rider-propelled cycles with additional electric propulsion
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62JCYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J43/00Arrangements of batteries
    • B62J43/20Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62JCYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J43/00Arrangements of batteries
    • B62J43/20Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting
    • B62J43/28Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting hidden within the cycle frame
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62MRIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M6/00Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with additional source of power, e.g. combustion engine or electric motor
    • B62M6/80Accessories, e.g. power sources; Arrangements thereof
    • B62M6/90Batteries

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  • the present invention relates to a device for locking and unlocking an electrically powered vehicle, in particular for an electric bicycle, also called an e-bike.
  • the invention further relates to methods for locking and unlocking, all in accordance with the preambles of the independent claims.
  • Locking and unlocking devices are known from the prior art. In e-bikes they are used to insert and lock as well as remove a battery, especially a rechargeable battery on the bicycle.
  • a battery is understood to mean an energy storage element such as a rechargeable battery.
  • a battery can usually be charged or recharged when installed or externally from the bicycle.
  • the charging socket is connected to an external energy source or socket with a charging cable.
  • a charge can take several hours.
  • bicycles equipped with such batteries have a very high value, the theft protection of such a bicycle and the battery is of considerable interest.
  • a common disadvantage of the locking and unlocking devices from the prior art is that it is relatively easy to access the electronics of the locking and unlocking device.
  • a thief can use simple tools, such as a screwdriver, to manipulate the electronics and, in the worst case, unlock the battery from the outside.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to offer an improved locking and unlocking device which not only enables the safe locking and unlocking of a battery, but also allows the battery to be charged.
  • the device comprises a housing for holding components, an installation element for mechanical battery unlocking, wherein the Installation element includes an actuating element for releasing the battery unlocking, as well as an electronic unlocking element.
  • the device can be connected to a release device for releasing the mechanical battery unlocking by means of an electronic unlocking element.
  • the built-in element with an actuating element can also be referred to as an opening latch, which can be used to unlock the battery by bridging or overpressing at an angle of more than 90°.
  • a battery can advantageously be locked and unlocked as well as charged using the same device. This means that components and material can be saved because different or separate devices do not have to be provided for locking and unlocking and loading. In addition, the battery's theft protection is increased. Access to the underlying electronics within the bicycle frame is made more difficult or impossible. A thief cannot manipulate the electronics using simple tools, such as a screwdriver.
  • the housing preferably has an access or a recess to a charging socket or a charging port. This access makes it easy to connect a charging cable or plug. Access to the charging socket is achieved by angling the opening latch by approx. 90°.
  • the built-in element is designed to be movable for opening or closing, it can be moved and used for several functions. A double or multiple function is advantageous. When closed, the built-in element also has a protective function against dirt and moisture. Depending on the design, this can snap into place on the housing and prevent splash water from penetrating.
  • the installation element has additional sealing means, so that the device according to the invention is waterproof in a closed state or almost waterproof. Sealing rings or good fits are particularly suitable for this.
  • the built-in element can be attached to the housing using a spring arrangement.
  • the spring arrangement includes a first spring, a shaft and a locking ring.
  • the spring arrangement not only allows the built-in element to move, but also allows it to snap shut into its initial state. This is achieved by spring preload.
  • the spring preload can be overcome with the actuating element by bridging with an opening angle of more than 90°. When the actuating element is folded back to an opening angle of 90° or smaller, the spring arrangement resumes its preload.
  • the mechanical battery release has a second spring for ejecting a battery.
  • the second spring also provides spring preload, allowing for easy battery ejection. After the unlocking process, the battery comes towards the user up to a defined end stop. This ensures that the battery can be easily removed.
  • additional signaling elements are provided which can signal an unlocking or locking or an ejection or reinsertion of the battery. This can be done in the form of acoustic or haptic signals, for example through pressure pins on the battery or on the bicycle frame.
  • the battery can be safely ejected using a deflection lever.
  • the housing can be installed to fit in a recess in a vehicle frame and protected by a safety clip. It is advantageous that the housing has grooves or recesses into which the securing bracket moves or engages and prevents the housing from being removed. This serves to increase theft protection as it allows access to the battery is made more difficult and prevented.
  • the safety bar can only be inserted or removed after the battery has been removed. This prevents the locking and unlocking device from being removed from the recess in the bicycle frame in the event of theft and a thief from gaining access to the electronics or other elements. The safety bar therefore provides additional security when the battery compartment is closed. When the battery compartment is open, the safety bar can be removed to easily replace the housing with the components. This easy interchangeability is particularly advantageous in the event of a defect.
  • the mechanical battery unlocking is carried out by the release device using the electronic unlocking element and the actuating element is moved to an opening angle of 90° or more, then the battery can be safely ejected using a deflection lever. Two conditions must therefore be met in order to eject the battery, which in turn leads to increased protection.
  • the mechanical battery locking takes place advantageously when the actuating element is at an opening angle of 90° or less.
  • the battery can then simply be pressed in.
  • the ejection mechanism is not active.
  • the electronic unlocking element can comprise an electrical magnetic coil. This can be easily controlled and is just the first step towards battery ejection. Only after the electronic unlocking element, i.e. the electric magnetic coil, is activated and the unlocking is released, does a second step take place using the actuating element.
  • the release device is configured for mechanical battery unlocking using a code to be entered, only the user who knows the code can unlock the battery. This can be adapted to the security needs of the respective user.
  • the release device can be designed as an administrative device.
  • the release device includes a user device with a display, for example an information processing unit with a graphical user interface (GUI).
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the release device comprises a smartphone or a similar external device. The latter embodiment allows the battery to be unlocked from any location, which may be at a certain distance from the electric bicycle.
  • the release device is connected to a contact switch. This means that the user could only be informed via smartphone that the battery release on their bike has been activated. This serves for additional security.
  • the release device is merely a button which is connected to the electronic unlocking element.
  • a mechanical battery lock occurs by closing the actuating element after inserting the battery.
  • the actuating element is then in its basic or starting position.
  • Electronic locking occurs automatically after the battery is reinserted. This facilitates the electric bicycle being quickly made ready to be ridden after the battery has been charged.
  • a further aspect of the present invention relates to a vehicle frame for an electrically powered vehicle, in particular an electric bicycle, for receiving and coupling to the specified device.
  • Yet another aspect of the present invention relates to a method for unlocking an electrically powered vehicle, in particular an electric bicycle, using the specified device.
  • the method includes the steps of releasing the mechanical battery unlocking by the release device using an electronic unlocking element and opening the actuating element over an opening angle of more than 90°.
  • the unlocking process is therefore two-stage: first there is an electronic release and then a mechanical release. Alternatively, the first step can also be done mechanically.
  • Yet another aspect of the present invention relates to a method for locking an electrically powered vehicle, in particular an electric bicycle, using the specified device.
  • the method includes the step of closing the actuating element to a closing angle of 90° or less.
  • FIG. 1 a shows an enlargement of a view of the device according to the invention
  • 1 b shows an electric bicycle with a device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 a-d shows a housing of the device according to the invention in various three-dimensional representations
  • Fig. 3 shows a housing with further components in the disassembled state; 4 a-b a housing with a safety bar in a three-dimensional representation;
  • Fig. 5 shows a section of the electric bicycle with the charging connection connected
  • FIG. 6 shows an enlargement of the device according to the invention with an electronic unlocking element
  • 7 shows an enlargement of the device according to the invention with power directing effects in the unlocked state and with the charging socket hidden;
  • Fig. 8 shows an enlargement of the device according to the invention in the closed or locked state and with the charging socket hidden.
  • the same or similar reference numbers are used in the following figures and the associated description for parts that are the same or have the same effect.
  • Fig. 1 a shows an enlargement of a view of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1b shows an electric bicycle 80 with a device according to the invention.
  • the circular area A is shown enlarged in FIG. 1a.
  • a frame 70 with a device 11 is shown in FIG. 1a.
  • a release device 20 with a display 21 is arranged in the upper cross member.
  • Figures 2a to d show a housing 1 of the device 11 according to the invention in various three-dimensional representations.
  • Fig. 2a shows a view from the housing 1 with an actuating element 2, which is in the open state.
  • the actuating element 2 is moved or pressed into an opening angle of more than 90°.
  • the housing 1 has a recess or recess 6, which serves as access 6 to the charging socket. 2a also shows part of a securing bracket 50.
  • Fig. 2b shows a view from above of the housing 1 with an installation element 10, which includes the actuating element 2.
  • the built-in element 10 and the actuating element 2 can be designed together as an element.
  • the installation element 10 is attached to the housing 1 by means of a spring arrangement 3, which is described in more detail in FIG.
  • the safety bracket 50 can be seen from above.
  • the installation element 10 with actuating element 2 is in the open state, so that access to the charging socket is possible.
  • Fig. 2c shows another three-dimensional view to the side of vom.
  • the housing 1 is shown with the actuating element 2 unfolded, the spring arrangement 3 and the securing bracket 50, which in turn is only partially visible.
  • Fig. 2d shows another three-dimensional view from the left.
  • the installation element 10 with actuating element 2 is opened and is at an angle of 90° or more to the housing 1.
  • the spring arrangement 3 and the safety bracket 50 are partially visible.
  • Fig. 3 shows the housing 1 with further components in the disassembled state.
  • the housing 1 is oval shaped and has a groove 49 at the top and bottom.
  • the installation element 10 with the actuating element 2 and an end 13 on the opposite side is clearly visible.
  • the installation element 10 has a shaft bushing 12.
  • the actuating element 2 is designed as an engagement which has a circular base and has a recess 14 in the front area. This recess 14 makes operation easier.
  • the area can also be designed differently so that it can be easily grasped by the user as a kind of handle.
  • the built-in element 10 with the actuating element 2 fits precisely into the housing 1.
  • the spring arrangement 3 is shown with a first spring 31, a shaft 32 and a locking ring 33. Two holes are provided in the housing 1.
  • the installation element 10 with the actuating element 2 When installed, the installation element 10 with the actuating element 2 is located in the housing 1.
  • the shaft 32 runs through the shaft bushing 12 and the holes.
  • the first spring 31 is preloaded and the locking ring 33 is attached to the end of the shaft 32. This allows the installation element 10 and the actuating element 2 to be moved or opened and closed under tension. Due to the spring tension, the installation element 10 with the actuating element 2 folds back into the initial state after actuation. In the initial state, the installation element 10 with the actuating element 2 is advantageously located in the housing 1 and closes with it.
  • the safety bracket 50 is shown on the side.
  • the securing bracket 50 can be inserted into the grooves 49 on the inside, which are located at the top and located at the bottom of the housing 1. A secure attachment of the housing 1 to the frame 70 can thereby be ensured.
  • FIG. 4a-b are schematic, three-dimensional representations of a device according to the invention with the housing 1, which has the groove 49 for receiving the safety bar 50, the actuating element 2 and the spring arrangement 3.
  • Fig. 4a the device 11 is shown from the back, which, after installation in a bicycle frame 70, forms the inside of the device.
  • the device 11 in Fig. 4a is in a closed state.
  • Fig. 5 shows a section of the electric bicycle 80 with a connected charging connection 62. Since the spring arrangement 3 exerts pressure on the actuating element 2, the actuating element 2 is pressed again to an angle smaller than 90 ° after a charging connection 62 has been connected, whereby this Actuating element 2 can contact the charging connection 62. When the charging plug or the charging connection 62 is unplugged, the actuating element 2 automatically snaps back towards the initial state due to the pretension of the spring arrangement 3.
  • the charging port and battery release are located on different sides of a bicycle frame. 5 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the unlocking and locking device and the charging port are located in the same device 11 and on the same side of a bicycle frame 70.
  • Fig. 6 shows the device 11 according to the invention in an enlargement with an electronic unlocking element 22 in the form of a magnetic coil.
  • an electronic unlocking element 22 in the form of a magnetic coil.
  • the frame 70 with device 11 as an opening mechanism.
  • the magnetic coil 22 is arranged near the housing 1.
  • the Release device 20 When released by the Release device 20 causes the magnetic coil 22 to release a deflection lever 35 (not shown in FIG. 6), which moves a slide 42 (not shown in FIG. 6) by a second spring 41 (not shown in FIG. 6), which then the battery 40 releases so that the battery 40 is ejected.
  • Fig. 7 shows an enlargement of the device 11 according to the invention with force directing effects a, b, c in the unlocked state and with the charging socket 60 hidden along a section AA corresponding to a circular area B.
  • the built-in element 10 acts with the actuating element 2 at one end or Edge 13 on the deflection lever 35 (force directing effect a), which in turn pushes the slider 42 in the direction of the bicycle frame 70 (force directing effect b), which has the result that the second spring 41 releases the battery 40 and this due to a third spring 43 is ejected (force directivity c).
  • the second spring 41 biases the slider 42 so that the battery 40 is held securely in the frame.
  • the battery frame has a groove edge into which the slide 42 engages or snaps into place when closed.
  • the battery 40 has a curved surface section along which the slide 42 slides when the battery 40 is ejected or reinserted.
  • Fig. 8 shows an enlargement of the device 11 according to the invention in the closed or locked state and with the charging socket 60 hidden along a section AA corresponding to a circular area B.
  • the deflection lever 35 is in a straight, not triggered position.
  • the slider 42 is biased by the second spring 41, which presses the slider 42 downward along the direction of the bicycle frame 70.
  • the slide 42 is snapped into the groove edge of the battery.
  • the present invention shows a device for locking and unlocking an electrically powered vehicle. It goes without saying that for one Numerous further embodiments in this area are conceivable to a person skilled in the art based on the exemplary embodiments described.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un appareil de verrouillage et de déverrouillage pour un véhicule à propulsion électrique, en particulier une bicyclette électrique. L'appareil comprend un boîtier pour recevoir des composants, un élément intégré pour le déverrouillage mécanique de la batterie, l'élément intégré comprenant un élément d'actionnement pour libérer le déverrouillage de la batterie, et un élément de déverrouillage électronique. L'appareil est avantageusement connecté à un dispositif de libération pour libérer le déverrouillage mécanique de la batterie au moyen d'un élément de déverrouillage électronique.
EP23741465.1A 2022-07-08 2023-06-23 Appareil et procédé de verrouillage et de déverrouillage Pending EP4482730A1 (fr)

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PCT/IB2023/056494 WO2024009167A1 (fr) 2022-07-08 2023-06-23 Appareil et procédé de verrouillage et de déverrouillage

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