• Transactions on Control, Automation and Systems Engineering
• /
• v.3 no.3
• /
• pp.176-180
• /
• 2001

In this papers, we derive a simple kinematic and dynamic formulation of an unmanned electric bicycle. We also check the controllability of the stabilization problem of bicycle. We propose a new control algorithm for the self stabilization of unmanned bicycle with bounded wheel speed and steering angle by using nonlinear control based on the sliding patch and stuck phenomena which was introduced by W. Ham. We also propose a sort of optimal control strategy for steering angle and driving wheel speed that make the length of bicycle\`s path be the shortest. From the computer simulation results, we prove the validity of the proposed control algorithm.

• International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
• /
• v.9 no.1
• /
• pp.7-11
• /
• 2008

A new continuously variable transmission (CVT) for electric bicycles was developed using a traction drive mechanism with inner and outer spherical rotors. This electric bicycle CVT permits three propulsion modes: human-power only, motor-power only, or a combination of motor power and human power. In addition, the electric bicycle CVT has high power efficiency, large torque capacity, improved drivability, and good packageability. A prototype was manufactured based on a conceptual design, a performance analysis, and a detailed design. This prototype has a rated power of 250 W and input motor speed of 20 rad/s for an overall speed ratio in the range 0.3-1.2. A bench test was conducted to measure the power transmission performance of the prototype.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
• /
• v.22 no.1
• /
• pp.119-125
• /
• 2012

This paper proposes a model for a chainless power assistor system(PAS) that can provide the required power based upon operational status by designing a chainless electric bicycle that can be substituted for a general chain type bicycle and which is also an environmentally friendly means of transportation. This paper designed a fuzzy control algorithm that can intelligently examine operational status through the stopping force sensor of a chainless intelligently auxiliary power system it and also have the power of an auxiliary power system to be controlled by the vehicle's operational status. This paper designed an intelligent electric bicycle that provides auxiliary power to a general bicycle system relying only upon the stepping force of a human and systems to provide auxiliary power to the intelligent chainless bicycle model designing presented.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 2001.10a
• /
• pp.51.3-51
• /
• 2001

In this paper, research of unmanned electric bicycle based on autonomic traveling is discussed. We derived dynamic equation of bicycle and introduced control theory that bicycle´s tilt angle and velocity is stable in some region. We implemented system using DSP processor, accelerometer and DC motor. Then, we carried out an experiment based on studied Control theory.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
• /
• 2008.05a
• /
• pp.53-56
• /
• 2008

In this paper, we propose the battery charging device for electric bicycle using photovoltaic power. DC voltage from the solar cells is low, it needs to be step-up by the power conversion device. The power conversion device applied to this paper is phase-shift full-bridge converter. This converter steps-up from 12${\sim}$22[Vdc] to 36[Vdc] for charging the battery of electric bicycle. Phase-shift full-bridge converter(PSFB) can obtain twice as much DC voltage compared with half-bridge converter, thus it has lower current stress less than half-bridge converter. It is simulated and tested the battery charging device using photovoltaic power.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
• /
• 2001.07e
• /
• pp.90-94
• /
• 2001

The aim of this paper is twofold: The one is to design BLDC motors for an electric bicycle and the other is to develop a controller of the BLDC motors. A new BLDC Motor has a permanent magnet rotor in which the magnetic arrangement is radial to the shaft and integral to the rotor laminations instead of mounted on the perimeter of the rotor. This technique concentrates flux, giving a higher flux density than a surface-mounted PM motor and has the increase of reluctance torque. The stator of BLDC motor has parallel winding instead of interconnected wye-connection winding, allowing multi-phase separate independent controllability. It gets much more high power than wye-connection at same low voltage. The proposed controller has a technique of exited with modulation(EWM) and one H-bridge and two photo sensors per phase. Experimental results show the performance of the proposed BLDC motors for an electric bicycle.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
• /
• 2001.07e
• /
• pp.95-99
• /
• 2001

In this paper, a drive system for multi-phase bipolar brushless DC (MPB BLDC) motor is presented. This drive system is used for an electric bicycle. In general, the maximum and minimum speed of electric bicycle are required by law. At first, the proposed controller is satisfied for the limited speed control. Secondly, the system has a technique of exited with modulation(EWM), bidirection control, and partial square wave control. Thirdly, the controller is designed for system stability Experimental results show the performance of the proposed controller of MPB BLDC motors for an electric bicycle.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
• /
• v.50 no.3
• /
• pp.117-124
• /
• 2001

The aim of this paper is to develop a controller of multi-phase bipolar brushless DC (MPB BLDC) motors for an electric bicycle. A MPB BLDC motor has a Permanent magnet rotor in which the magnetic arrangement is radial to the shaft and integral to the rotor laminations. This technique concentrates flux, giving a higher flux density than a surface-mounted PM motor and increases reluctance torque. The stator of MPB BLBC motor has parallel winding, allowing multi-phase separate independent controllability. It gets much more high power than wye-connection at same low voltage. The conventional techniques of exited with modulation(EWM), bidirection control, and partial square wale control are Proposed with one H-bridge and two photo sensors per phase. The Proposed controller is satisfied for the limited speed control and designed for system stability Experimental results show the performance of the proposed controller of MPB BLDC motors for an electric bicycle.

• Journal of international Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems
• /
• v.1 no.2
• /
• pp.111-115
• /
• 2012

In this paper, a solar energy powered bicycle linked to a wireless sensor network (WSN) which monitors the transfer of solar energy to an electrical energy storage unit and an analysis of its effectiveness is proposed. In order to achieve this goal, a solar-powered bicycle with an attached ZigBee and a far-end wireless network supervisory system is setup. Experimental results prove that our prototype, solar energy powered bicycle, can achieve enough solar energy for charging a two lead-acid battery pack. As a result, the user, through use of a wireless network in the parking period can be kept aware of the data on the amount of immediate solar radiation, the degree of illumination, the ambient temperature, and electrical energy storage capacity information of the bicycle through an internet interface.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
• /
• v.17 no.8
• /
• pp.41-50
• /
• 2012

Most of the developed countries and Korea have continued to invest much money in developing low-carbon vehicles such as electric car, methanol car and hydrogen car to replace the conventional fossil fuel vehicles. Government and local governments of each country, however, grope to construct roads for bicycle and public bicycle rental systems because bicycle is the only ultimate and feasible non-pollution transportation. Most of the current bicycle monitoring systems have achieved automation of rental process in bicycle stations, but they can not monitor bicycles in use. This paper develops GPS-CDMA modem combined terminals and implements a LBS-based bicycle monitoring system using them for public bicycle rental system. The monitoring system collects location information from GPS-CDMA modem combined terminals attached on bicycles and presents the moving tracks of bicycles on a GIS map for easy return and redistribution of bicycles. Also, the system helps to prevent from theft and vandalism of bicycles and to recommend the nearest bicycle station.