WO2019155482A1 - Système de verrouillage pour bloc-batterie dans des véhicules électriques - Google Patents

Système de verrouillage pour bloc-batterie dans des véhicules électriques Download PDF

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WO2019155482A1
WO2019155482A1 PCT/IN2018/050391 IN2018050391W WO2019155482A1 WO 2019155482 A1 WO2019155482 A1 WO 2019155482A1 IN 2018050391 W IN2018050391 W IN 2018050391W WO 2019155482 A1 WO2019155482 A1 WO 2019155482A1
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Anoop Nishanth P.J
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J43/00—Arrangements of batteries
    • B62J43/10—Arrangements of batteries for propulsion
    • B62J43/13—Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on rider-propelled cycles with additional electric propulsion
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62H—CYCLE 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
    • B62H5/00—Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles
    • B62H5/001—Preventing theft of parts or accessories used on cycles, e.g. lamp, dynamo
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J43/00—Arrangements of batteries
    • B62J43/20—Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting
    • B62J43/28—Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting hidden within the cycle frame
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K19/00—Cycle frames
    • B62K19/30—Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories
    • B62K19/40—Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor

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  • the embodiments herein are generally related to electric vehicles.
  • the embodiments herein are particularly related to two wheeled electric vehicles.
  • the embodiments herein are more particularly related to a system and method for securing, locking and safeguarding a battery pack in two wheeled electric vehicles.
  • the embodiments herein are especially related to a two wheeled electric vehicles with an antiskid battery pack and locking mechanism for battery pack.
  • One such invention includes fuel powered electric motor vehicles.
  • environment pollution is also increased along with an increase in greenhouse effect due to effluent gases released from the vehicles. Therefore, a preferred mode of transport is shifted from the use of fuel powered motor cycles to the use of mechanical bicycles.
  • mechanical bicycles for the purposes of commuting as well as a hobby requires the riders to expend a lot of energy while riding the bicycle.
  • riding the bicycle in an uphill mode requires more energy for a rider than that required for riding on flat surfaces and downhill.
  • the energy expended by the user in cycling is more, when the distance covered by rider with the bicycles is more.
  • Electric bicycles are typically driven by a motor which is in turn powered by a battery, and therefore battery packs are used as a primary source of energy for supplying power to the motor driving the electric bicycles. Further, electric bikes contain all the features that are also provided in the mechanical bicycles.
  • the battery pack provided in a two wheeled electric vehicles is susceptible for theft and short circuit due to unwanted and unnecessary movement battery or pack inside a battery compartment during a riding process.
  • a plurality of locks are needed to lock the battery door in a battery compartment/housing and to hold the battery in a position inside the battery compartment/housing.
  • the battery has to be ejected during the replacement of the battery.
  • the currently available solutions provides a plurality of locks and keys for achieving the abovementioned tasks thereby providing a complexity of solutions while designing the two wheeled electric vehicles.
  • the primary object of the embodiments herein is to provide a two wheeled electric vehicle that is operated in manual mode, a power assisted mode and an exercise mode.
  • Another object of the embodiments herein is to develop a two wheeled electric vehicle with an integrated secure battery box with anti-shake and waterproof properties.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to develop a two wheeled electric vehicle with an integrated locking assembly for safeguarding and arresting movement of battery pack in a battery pack assembly.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to develop a two wheeled electric vehicle with a single integrated locking assembly for locking door of battery compartment, arresting movement of battery pack in a battery pack assembly and easy ejection of battery from a battery compartment.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle with a rigid door structure for safely accommodating the battery.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle that securely holds the battery and prevents the battery from shaking when the bicycle is mobile.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle with battery compartment with a simple battery ejection mechanism to allow a pop out of the battery easily for removal and replacement.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle with a battery assembly that is well protected against dust, water and external vibrations.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle with power-assisted mode having manual override facility.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle with power-assisted mode augmented with pedal mode and vice versa to enhance the speed of the vehicle.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle with display for indicating the physiological parameters of induvial during riding and exercise, and to provide and change settings during exercise.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide an electric two wheeled vehicle with a novel and simple bell mechanism customized with respect to user preferred sound and a front basket to place necessary things.
  • the various embodiments herein provide an electric, two wheeled vehicle with a single integrated lock mechanism with a plurality of locks for locking a battery compartment door and to prevent a movement of battery within the battery compartment.
  • the electric two wheeled vehicle comprises all aspects of a mechanical bicycle and new add-ons that brings a whole structure of an e- bike.
  • the e-bike system is of two wheel structure, has a pedal mode, battery mode assistance and a combined mode.
  • the vehicle is further enabled to comprise a front basket to place necessary things.
  • the electric vehicle includes a frame structure housing a seat tube comprising an upper portion and a lower portion.
  • the electric vehicle includes a down tube embedded in the frame structure.
  • the down tube includes a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the lower portion of the seat tube and the second end being connected to a rear wheel.
  • the electric vehicle includes a front tube embedded in the frame structure.
  • the front tube is connected to a front wheel and also mounted with a handlebar. A front basked is attached to the frame structure.
  • the electric cycle further comprises a pedal assist connected to the downtube, wherein the pedal assist is operated by the battery.
  • the electric cycle comprises an LED headlamp connected to front tube, rear view mirrors affixed to the handlebars, a Hydraulic front fork connecting the front tube and the front wheel, a rear light affixed on the rear wheel.
  • the rear light comprises indicators.
  • the electric cycle further comprises a multifunctional digital display attached to the handlebar.
  • the electric cycle includes a bell mechanism with metal rings that is customizable to generate a user preferred sound based on rotation of metal rings.
  • the electric bicycle also comprises Handlebar mounted with indicators, safety lamp.
  • the electric cycle further comprises an exercising stand connected to the rear wheel of the cycle.
  • the exercising stand is configured to maintain the cycle immobile to function as an exercise machine.
  • the electric vehicle includes a battery mounting box attached to the frame structure.
  • the battery mounting structure includes a locking device and a door assembly.
  • the locking device is configured to fasten and release a battery mounted on the battery mounting box.
  • the locking device comprises a lock mounting plate, a spring plate, a lock bracket, a barrel lock and a lock axle.
  • the door assembly is configured to receive the battery through an extrusion groove and thereby secure the battery in the battery mounting box without shaking.
  • the spring plate is configured to move downward into an extrusion groove when door is in a locked position.
  • the door assembly comprises a door and a tilt bracket connected to the frame structure using pivot pins to enable pivotal motion.
  • the lock bracket of the locking device is positioned in between the lock mounting bracket using a lock axle, and wherein the lock bracket is configured to move radially using the lock spring.
  • the lock bracket In the battery mounting box, the lock bracket is pushed towards the door by the lock spring.
  • the locking device is mounted to the casted top part of the frame structure using four Allen screws or any other fatteners.
  • the locking device is configured to move downward when a key is turned to a lock position, thereby pushing the lock spring plate downward and securing the door in a locked state.
  • the lock mounting plate of the locking device comprises a hump shaped projection place to arrest the movement of the battery inside the battery box.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with a battery assembly, which has a compact design.
  • the battery assembly is further placed in the down tube of the e-bike with wirings connected to the battery compartment.
  • the down tube is formed in any regular shape, selected from a group consisting of rectangular, triangular, cubical, circular, trapezoidal etc.
  • the down tube comprises battery compartment in which a battery is securely placed.
  • the battery placed inside the compartment is easily removable with a pop-up mechanism that allows a smooth removal and insertion of the battery from the compartment without any hassle.
  • the battery pop up mechanism is provided by the door.
  • the battery door comprises a flat plate provided with a protrusion at the top and a groove.
  • the rigid door structure contains a railing that allows the battery to smoothly slide into the battery compartment. There is a casted aluminium head part and a down part between which the battery door is designed. There is also an extrusion door below the door structure of the battery.
  • the down tube is configured /designed to cover the wires safely that is connected to the battery compartment. The wires are sealed and covered inside the down tube to prevent damage to the wires.
  • the down tube is made up of a material selected from a group consisting of aluminum, iron, carbon, polymer, fibre, etc.
  • the downtube is fabricated by a process selected from a group consisting of extrusion, casting, moulding, stamping or welding processes, etc.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with an anti-shake mechanism that prevents battery from vibrating when the bicycle is in motion.
  • the electric bicycle is designed with a battery assembly that has an efficient locking mechanism of battery inside the compartment.
  • the door locking mechanism comprises of a barrel lock, spring plate, tilt bracket and battery top lid with barrel to securely close and open the battery compartment.
  • the spring plate in the battery locking mechanism is made up of a material selected from a group consisting of plastic, aluminium, steel etc.
  • the battery mechanism is formed as a part of the downtube and the downtube is formed as a part of the e- bike.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with single lock system with multiple locking elements.
  • the battery door and the battery placed inside the compartment are locked simultaneously with a single locking mechanism.
  • a lock mounting plate is used in the locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a single spring plate with a first locking element provided at one end and a second locking element provided at the centre of the locking plate.
  • the first locking element is a projection which is protruded downwards from the back side of the spring plate. The projection is received in a groove provided at the door.
  • the spring plate is pressed by a lever to insert the first locking element inside the groove at the door to lock the door of the battery compartment.
  • the second locking element is a hump shaped projection formed at the centre of the locking plate.
  • the hump shaped projection is protruded down wards to hold the battery pack in place to arrest the movement of the battery inside the battery compartment, when the spring plate is pressed down with a lever operated by the insertion of a key.
  • Both the first locking element and the second locking element are formed integrally in the single locking plate.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with lock assembly provided a plurality of locking elements.
  • the lock assembly comprises a lock mounting plate, lock spring, lock bracket, barrel lock and lock axle.
  • the lock bracket is placed in between the lock mounting bracket using a lock axle where the movement of the bracket is given by the lock spring.
  • the lock assembly is mounted on the down tube using three screws.
  • the lock bracket is moved radially to an open position and the lock bracket is pushed towards the door side by the spring.
  • a lock is mounted to the top part of lock mounting bracket with a plurality of Allen flat head screws. The barrel moves down when the keys turns to lock position, and the lock spring plate is pushed down and door is locked.
  • the embodiments herein allows the battery to be placed securely inside the battery compartment, to provide water resistant and shock proof properties.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with a pedal assisted mechanism.
  • the e-bike enables the user to pedal and as well as convert the pedalling mode to battery mode and vice versa. Further, the pedalling mode is changed based on the threshold speed level and variation in speed.
  • the e-bike is automatically switched to pedalling mode, when the speed level drops to a particular threshold to enable the user to have a hassle free safe and smooth ride.
  • FIG.1A illustrates a side view of e-bike frame of the battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.1B illustrates a side view of e-bike frame component with door in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.1C illustrates a perspective view of e-bike frame of the battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiments herein.
  • FIG.1D illustrates the top view of locking parts of the battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.2 illustrates the perspective view of door placement and mounting of the battery assembly and compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.3A illustrates a perspective view of the battery sliding through the railing in the door of battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.3B illustrates a perspective view of the assembly of the door of battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.3C illustrates a perspective view of the battery placed securely upon the tilt bracket inside the battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.4A illustrates the side view of the unlocked battery and door in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.4B illustrates the side view of the locking mechanism of the door and battery placed in the compartment of an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.5A illustrates the perspective of lock assembly of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.5B illustrates a top view of a lock mounting mechanism of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.5C illustrates a side view of a lock mounting mechanism of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.6A illustrates a perspective view of a spring plate in a lock assembly of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.6B illustrates a top view of a spring plate in a lock assembly of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.6C illustrates a side view of a spring plate in a lock assembly of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.7 illustrates a top side perspective view of an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.8 illustrates the side perspective view of an electric bicycle, with exercising stand, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the embodiments herein discloses a design for providing an electric bicycle with a battery assembly and all the other components provided in a mechanical bicycle.
  • the electric bicycle is provided with a door in the battery compartment to securely hold the battery.
  • the various embodiments herein provide an electric, two wheeled vehicle with a single integrated lock mechanism with a plurality of locks for locking a battery compartment door and to prevent a movement of battery within the battery compartment.
  • the electric two wheeled vehicle comprises all aspects of a mechanical bicycle and new add-ons that brings a whole structure of an e- bike.
  • the e-bike system is of two wheel structure, has a pedal mode, battery mode assistance and a combined mode.
  • the vehicle is further enabled to comprise a front basket to place necessary things.
  • the electric vehicle includes a frame structure housing a seat tube comprising an upper portion and a lower portion.
  • the electric vehicle includes a down tube embedded in the frame structure.
  • the down tube includes a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the lower portion of the seat tube and the second end being connected to a rear wheel.
  • the electric vehicle includes a front tube embedded in the frame structure.
  • the front tube is connected to a front wheel and also mounted with a handlebar. A front basked is attached to the frame structure.
  • the electric cycle further comprises a pedal assist connected to the downtube, wherein the pedal assist is operated by the battery.
  • the electric cycle comprises an LED headlamp connected to front tube, rear view mirrors affixed to the handlebars, a Hydraulic front fork connecting the front tube and the front wheel, a rear light affixed on the rear wheel.
  • the rear light comprises indicators.
  • the electric cycle further comprises a multifunctional digital display attached to the handlebar.
  • the electric cycle includes a bell mechanism with metal rings that is customizable to generate a user preferred sound based on rotation of metal rings.
  • the electric bicycle also comprises Handlebar mounted indicators, safety lamp.
  • the electric cycle further comprises an exercising stand connected to the rear wheel of the cycle.
  • the exercising stand is configured to maintain the cycle immobile to function as an exercise machine.
  • the electric vehicle includes a battery mounting box attached to the frame structure.
  • the battery mounting structure includes a locking device and a door assembly.
  • the locking device is configured to fasten and release a battery mounted on the battery mounting box.
  • the locking device comprises a lock mounting plate, a spring plate, a lock bracket, a barrel lock and a lock axle.
  • the door assembly is configured to receive the battery through an extrusion groove and thereby secure the battery in the battery mounting box without shaking.
  • the spring plate is configured to move downward into an extrusion groove when door is in a locked position.
  • the door assembly comprises a door and a tilt bracket connected to the frame structure using pivot pins to enable pivotal motion.
  • the lock bracket of the locking device is positioned in between the lock mounting bracket using a lock axle, wherein the lock bracket is configured to move radially using the lock spring.
  • the lock bracket In the battery mounting box, the lock bracket is pushed towards the direction of door by the lock spring.
  • the locking device is mounted to the casted top part of the frame structure using four Allen screws.
  • the locking device is configured to move downward when a key is turned to a lock position, thereby pushing the lock spring plate downward and securing the door in a locked state.
  • the lock mounting plate of the locking device comprises a hump shaped projection place to arrest the movement of the battery inside the battery box.
  • the battery assembly is further placed in the down tube of the e-bike with wirings connected to the battery compartment.
  • the down tube is formed in any regular shape, selected from a group consisting of rectangular, triangular, cubical, circular, trapezoidal etc.
  • the down tube comprises battery compartment in which a battery is securely placed.
  • the battery placed inside the compartment is easily removable with a pop-up mechanism that allows a smooth removal and insertion of the battery from the compartment without any hassle.
  • the battery pop up mechanism is provided by the door.
  • the battery door comprises a flat plate provided with a protrusion at the top and a groove.
  • the rigid door structure contains a railing that allows the battery to smoothly slide into the battery compartment.
  • the down tube is configured /designed to cover the wires safely that is connected to the battery compartment.
  • the wires are sealed and covered inside the down tube to prevent damage to the wires.
  • the downtube is made up of a material selected from a group consisting of aluminum, iron, carbon, polymer, fibre, etc.
  • the downtube is fabricated by a process selected from a group consisting of extrusion, casting, moulding, stamping or welding processes, etc.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with an anti-shake mechanism that prevents battery from vibrating when the bicycle is in motion.
  • the electric bicycle is designed with a battery assembly that has an efficient locking mechanism of battery inside the compartment.
  • the door locking mechanism comprises of a barrel lock, spring plate, tilt bracket and battery top lid with barrel to securely close and open the battery compartment.
  • the spring plate in the battery locking mechanism is made up of a material selected from a group consisting of plastic, aluminium, steel etc.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with single lock system with multi locking elements.
  • the battery door and the battery placed inside the compartment are locked simultaneously with a single locking mechanism.
  • a lock mounting plate is used in the locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a single spring plate with a first locking element provided at one end and a second locking element provided at the centre of the locking plate.
  • the first locking element is a projection which is protruded downwards from the back side of the spring plate. The projection is received in a groove provided at the door.
  • the spring plate is pressed by a lever to insert the first locking element inside the groove at the door to lock the door of the battery compartment.
  • the second locking element is a hump shaped projection formed at the centre of the locking plate.
  • the hump shaped projection is protruded down wards to hold the battery pack in place to arrest the movement of the battery inside the battery compartment, when the spring plate is pressed down with a lever operated by the insertion of a key.
  • Both the first locking element and the second locking element are formed integrally in the single locking plate.
  • the embodiments herein allows the battery to be placed securely inside the battery compartment, to provide water resistant and shock proof properties.
  • an electric bicycle is designed with a pedal assisted mechanism.
  • the e-bike enables the user to pedal and as well as convert the pedalling mode to battery mode and vice versa. Further, the pedalling mode is changed based on the threshold speed level and variation in speed.
  • the e-bike is automatically switched to pedalling mode, when the speed level drops to a particular threshold to enable the user to have a hassle free safe and smooth ride.
  • FIG.l illustrates the side view of e-bike frame of the battery compartment in an electric bicycle.
  • the frame comprises a casted aluminum head part (101); An aluminum door to protect the battery (102); a casted aluminum down part (103);
  • FIG.1A illustrates the side view of e-bike frame component with door in an electric bicycle, according to an embodiment herein.
  • the frame comprises a casted aluminum head part (101); an aluminum door to protect the battery (102); a casted aluminum down part (103); and an extrusion tube (104) at the bottom of the battery door.
  • FIG.1B illustrates the perspective view of e-bike frame of the battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to an embodiment herein.
  • the frame comprises a casted aluminum head part (101); An aluminum door to protect the battery (102); a casted aluminum down part (103); an extmsion tube (104) at the bottom of the battery door; a tilt bracket axle (105); and a tested barrel lock (106).
  • FIG.1C illustrates a bottom view of locking parts of the battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to an embodiment herein.
  • the battery compartment comprises an aluminum door (102), tested barrel lock (106), locking bracket (107), a battery (108), tilt bracket (109), tilt bracket pivot (110), and spring plate (111).
  • the battery assembly is set up in a frame of the electric bike. It comprises an aluminum door to safely hold the battery inside the compartment, an aluminum head part and down part on the two ends of the door and contains an extrusion tube.
  • the battery frame contains a barrel lock to securely lock the battery.
  • a tilt bracket axle is present in the extrusion tube.
  • a locking bracket and a spring plate near the barrel lock that helps in the battery compartment locking mechanism.
  • the tilt bracket is present in the bottom which helps the battery fix inside the door.
  • FIG.2 illustrates the perspective view of door placement and mounting of the battery assembly and compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the door for the battery assembly and compartment in an electric bicycle comprises an extrusion groove (201).
  • the aluminium door (102) is an extruded flat plate with groove that slides in the groove designed in the tilt bracket (109).
  • the door is mounted in to the tilt bracket; using three screws.
  • a battery mounting box is attached to the frame structure.
  • the battery mounting structure includes a locking device and a door assembly.
  • the locking device is configured to fasten and release a battery mounted on the battery mounting box.
  • the locking device comprises a lock mounting plate, a spring plate, a lock bracket, a barrel lock and a lock axle.
  • the door assembly is configured to receive the battery through an extrusion groove and thereby secure the battery in the battery mounting box without shaking.
  • the spring plate is configured to move downward into an extrusion groove when door is in a locked position.
  • the door assembly comprises a door and a tilt bracket connected to the frame structure using pivot pins to enable pivotal motion.
  • the lock bracket of the locking device is positioned in between the lock mounting bracket using a lock axle, wherein the lock bracket is configured to move radially using the lock spring. In the battery mounting box, the lock bracket is pushed towards the direction of door by the lock spring.
  • the locking device is mounted to the casted top part of the frame structure using four Allen screws. Thus, the locking device is configured to move downward when a key is turned to a lock position, thereby pushing the lock spring plate downward and securing the door in a locked state.
  • the lock mounting plate of the locking device comprises a hump shaped projection place to arrest the movement of the battery inside the battery box.
  • FIG.3A illustrates a perspective view of the battery sliding through the railing in the door of battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the battery is configured to slide smoothly through the railing in the door of battery compartment in an electric bicycle (301).
  • FIG.3B illustrates a perspective view of the assembly of the door of battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the battery assembly housing comprises the door and tilt bracket, which is placed inside the frame and pivoted using a pivot pin (302)
  • FIG.3C illustrates a perspective view of the battery placed securely upon the tilt bracket inside the battery compartment in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the battery is placed securely upon the tilt bracket and get connected to the controller at the bottom of the battery (303).
  • FIG.4A illustrates the side view of the unlocked battery and door in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the locking mechanism is shown in an unlocked position (401) of battery and door in an electric bicycle.
  • the spring plate (111) will be in normal position when the door (102) is opened.
  • FIG.4B illustrates the side view of the locking mechanism of the door and battery placed in the compartment of an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the locking mechanism (402) of the door and battery placed in the compartment of an electric bicycle are shown.
  • the barrel (106) inside the lock moves downward.
  • the barrel pushes the spring plate (111) down, also moves and locks in to the door groove, locking the batterydoor.
  • FIG.5A illustrates a perspective view of lock assembly of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the lock comprises of a lock mounting hole (501), lock spring (502), a lock axle (503) and a lock spring plate (504).
  • the lock bracket is placed in between the lock mounting bracket using a lock axle. However, the movement of the bracket is given by the lock spring.
  • the lock is mounted to the top of lock mounting bracket with multiple flat head screws.
  • FIG.5B illustrates a top view of lock mounting mechanism of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the lock comprises of a lock mounting hole (501); lock spring (502); a lock axle (503); and a lock spring plate (504).
  • FIG.5C illustrates the side view of lock mounting mechanism of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the mechanism includes the following parts: a lock axle (503); a lock mounting plate (504); a locking bracket (107).
  • the lock bracket moves in a thoroughly open position and is pushed towards the door side by the spring.
  • the barrel moves down when the keys turns to lock position, and the lock spring plate is pushed down and thus the door is locked.
  • FIG.6A illustrates a perspective view of spring plate (504) in a lock assembly of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the mechanism includes the following parts: a lock axle (503); lock mounting hole (501).
  • FIG.6B illustrates the top view of spring plate (504) in a lock mounting mechanism of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • FIG.6C illustrates a side view of spring plate (504) in a lock assembly of a battery assembly in an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the mechanism further comprises a lock axle (503).
  • FIG.7 illustrates a top side perspective view of an electric bicycle 701.
  • the electric vehicle includes a frame structure housing a seat tube comprising an upper portion and a lower portion.
  • the electric vehicle includes a down tube embedded in the frame structure.
  • the down tube includes a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the lower portion of the seat tube and the second end being connected to a rear wheel.
  • the electric vehicle includes a front tube embedded in the frame structure.
  • the front tube is connected to a front wheel and also mounted with a handlebar.
  • a front basked is attached to the frame structure.
  • the electric vehicle includes a battery mounting box attached to the frame structure.
  • the battery mounting structure includes a locking device and a door assembly. The locking device is configured to fasten and release a battery mounted on the battery mounting box.
  • the locking device comprises a lock mounting plate, a spring plate, a lock bracket, a barrel lock and a lock axle.
  • the door assembly is configured to receive the battery through an extrusion groove and thereby secure the battery in the battery mounting box without shaking.
  • the electric cycle further comprises a pedal assist connected to the downtube, wherein the pedal assist is operated by the battery.
  • the electric cycle comprises an LED headlamp connected to front tube, rear view mirrors affixed to the handlebars, a Hydraulic front fork connecting the front tube and the front wheel, a rear light affixed on the rear wheel.
  • the rear light comprises indicators.
  • the electric cycle further comprises a multifunctional digital display attached to the handlebar.
  • the electric cycle includes a bell mechanism with metal rings that is customizable to generate a user preferred sound based on rotation of metal rings.
  • the electric bicycle also comprises Handlebar mounted indicators, safety lamp.
  • the electric cycle further comprises an exercising stand connected to the rear wheel of the cycle.
  • the exercising stand is configured to maintain the cycle immobile to function as an exercise machine.
  • FIG.8 illustrates the front perspective view of an electric bicycle, according to one embodiment herein.
  • the bicycle is provided with an exercising stand 801 to enable the user to use the electric bicycle as an exercise machine.
  • the electric bicycle is further provided with a multifunctional digital display device to provide the workout information for the user.
  • the embodiments herein provides an electric bicycle which has similar features with respect to the mechanical bicycles but with a battery compartment that has a compact design.
  • the embodiments herein also provides an electric bicycle with rigid door structure for safely accommodating the battery.
  • the electric bicycle is provided with a with a battery compartment that has a lock to securely hold the battery within the compartment and prevents the battery from vibrating when the bicycle is in motion.
  • the battery placed inside the compartment is easily removable with a pop-up mechanism that allows smoothly removing and reinserting the battery from the compartment without any hassle.
  • the embodiments herein also provides an electric bicycle with single locking system with multiple locking mechanisms.
  • the e-bike is designed to provide water resistant, shock proof and dust resistant battery assembly.
  • the embodiments herein provides a pedal-assisted mode technique in the electric bicycle, in order to help the user to have control over driving.

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Les modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent une conception pour un vélo électrique qui comporte un bloc-batterie et un mécanisme de verrouillage de montage de batterie pour immobiliser la batterie dans le compartiment de batterie. En outre, l'ensemble batterie comprend une structure de porte rigide qui comporte une rampe qui permet à la batterie de coulisser facilement et d'être insérée dans le compartiment. Les modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent également une technique de verrouillage unique pour de multiples mécanismes de verrouillage. En outre, les modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent un ensemble batterie résistant aux chocs, résistant à l'eau et résistant à la poussière. Les modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent également un vélo assisté par pédales qui permet à l'utilisateur de maîtriser la conduite.
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