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Bicycle power control apparatus
US9302739B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9302739-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213525965-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Publication date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
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A bicycle power control apparatus comprises a power supply sensor and a controller. The power supply sensor detects a power level of a first power supply. The controller is operatively coupled to the power supply sensor to receive a power level signal from the power supply sensor. Thus, the controller selectively operates a bicycle component actuator using power from the first power supply while the power level of the first power supply is detected at or above a first power level, and automatically sets the bicycle component actuator using power from a second power supply to a prescribed operating condition in response to detection of the power level of the first power supply being below the first power level.
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What is claimed is: 1. A bicycle power control apparatus comprising: a power supply sensor that detects a power level of a first power supply being configured to be disposed on a bicycle frame; and a controller operatively coupled to the power supply sensor to receive a power level signal from the power supply sensor, the controller configured to selectively operate a bicycle component actuator using power from the first power supply while the power level of the first power su…
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- What does patent US9302739B2 cover?
- A bicycle power control apparatus comprises a power supply sensor and a controller. The power supply sensor detects a power level of a first power supply. The controller is operatively coupled to the power supply sensor to receive a power level signal from the power supply sensor. Thus, the controller selectively operates a bicycle component actuator using power from the first power supply whil…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Shirai Toyoto, Shimano Kk
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62M25/08. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 05 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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