• KIEE International Transaction on Electrical Machinery and Energy Conversion Systems
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• 제3B권2호
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• pp.90-96
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• 2003

This paper deals with the design and the characteristic analysis of a coreless axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motor. Because a direct-drive wheel motor is easily derived from it, the AFPM motor is very suitable for application in an electric scooter. Compared to a conventional motor of the same size and weight, the AFPM motor is proven to have more power and torque per unit weight. In this paper, an AFPM coreless motor with a double-sided rotor disk equipped with Nd-Fe-B rare earth magnets is designed and a prototype of the motor is manufactured, which will be properly applied for the low-speed, and high-torque direct drive required for the electric scooter. The manufactured prototype of the motor has a rating of 300W, 510rpm, 5.6Nm, and 85% efficiency.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.58-64
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• 2019

In recent years, small mobile devices called personal mobility or smart mobility have attracted attention. Personal mobility refers to electric-driven personal transportation that can travel at close range and medium distance, including small electric vehicles, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles and electric scooters. Most of the electric scooters used in Korea are mainly imported from China. This is due to the fact that the price competitiveness of major components of electric scooters is owned in China. At this point, the domestic research direction is preferable for the composition and design of the electric scooter body rather than cost reduction for the components. In this study, we propose a new model of portable folding structure that is easy to use for electric scooters, which are personal vehicles using electric energy. We also made a prototype for practical use.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.98-105
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• 2012

Recently, most of the countries started to regulate the emission of vehicle because of the global warming. The engine scooter is also one of the factor which cause the pollution. The hybrid system of a vehicle has many advantages such as fuel saving and emission reduction. The purpose of this study is to choose optimal size of engine, motor and battery for hybrid scooter system using Dynamic programming. The dynamic programming is an effective method to find an optimal solution for the complicated nonlinear system, which contains various constraints of control variables. The power source size of hybrid scooter was chosen through the backward simulator using dynamic programming. From the analysis, we choose the optimal size of each power source. To verify the optimal size of the power source, the Forward simulation was carried out. As a result, the fuel efficiency of hybrid scooter has significantly increased in comparison with that of engine scooter.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.232-239
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• 2022

Purpose: The recent increase in electric scooter (e-scooter) use has been accompanied by an increase in injuries from e-scooter-related accidents. Studies have reported that most such injuries are minor, and physicians may therefore underestimate the severity of such injuries. This study investigated the types and severity of injuries caused by isolated e-scooter accidents (i.e., those that did not involve colliding with other cars or falling from heights). Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted from May to December 2021 at Dankook University Hospital tertiary medical center. The demographic data of patients injured in isolated e-scooter-related accidents were collected. All injuries were categorized by body part. Results: Fifty eligible patients visited our emergency department during the study period. Of these, 76% were categorized as nonemergency, and 62% were discharged after initial evaluation and treatment at the emergency department. Another 10% were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and 18% to the ward, with nine patients receiving at least one operation. The average hospital stays were 2.4 days in the ICU and 9 days in the ward. One death occurred due to traumatic brain injury (overall mortality rate, 2%). Multiple fractures of the left third through ninth ribs combined with lung laceration and fractures of T12 and L4 were noted. Conclusions: Various types and severities of injuries can occur in isolated e-scooter accidents. While most such injuries are minor, some will require ICU admission or surgery, and deaths can occur. Physicians should not underestimate the severity of such injuries.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.130-136
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• 2011

본 논문은 전기 스쿠터용 영구자석 동기 전동기(PMSM)의 토크제어 알고리듬을 제안한다. 전기 스쿠터용 인휠(In-wheel) 모터는 기구적으로 고 분해능의 회전자 위치검출 센서인 레졸버나 엔코더를 장착하기 어려워 저 분해능의 홀 센서를 사용한다. 본 논문은 홀 센서를 갖는 영구자석동기전동기의 벡터제어를 위하여 속도관측기를 사용하여 회전자의 속도 및 고분해능의 위치정보를 관측한다. 초기 기동시에는 일반적인 120도 통전방식의 BLDC 운전모드로 기동하고, 기동 후에는 벡터제어 방식으로 전환하여 단위 전류 당 최대 토크(Maximum Torque Per Ampere, MTPA) 운전과 약자속(Flux weakening) 제어를 수행한다. 제안한 알고리듬은 전기스쿠터의 장착실험을 통하여 검증하였다.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.1323-1328
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• 2021

본 논문에서는 이동에 어려움과 불편을 겪고 있는 교통 약자를 위한 전동차 공유 플랫폼을 제시한다. 제안된 교통 약자를 위한 전동차 공유 플랫폼은 현재 운용 중인 퍼스널 모빌리티 공유 플랫폼의 IOT 기술을 접목한 기능인 모바일 대여, 반납, 기능을 기본으로 포함하고, 교통 약자들이 처할 수 있는 다양한 사고의 위험으로부터 빠르게 대처할 수 있도록 안전 기능을 강화하였다. 교통 약자를 위한 전동차 공유 플랫폼은 GPS를 통해 운행자료가 실시간으로 서버에 저장되며, 사고의 사전 알람 및 호출 기능을 강화하여 신속한 SOS 처리가 되도록 하였으며, 사고 발생과 동시에 서버로부터 관리자 및 보호자들에게 연락을 취해 재빠른 상황대처를 할 수 있도록 하여 교통 약자들이 안전하고 편안하게 운행할 수 있다.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2009년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.847-849
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• 2009

무릇 모든 상업용 자동차의 설계에 있어 자동차 성능과 그 한계치를 미리 안다는 것은 중요한 일이다. 자동차의 성능이 결정되어야 필요한 동력기관인 전동기의 전력, 배터리 사양, 자동차의 무게 등을 설계, 결정할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 전동스쿠터의 정격설계에 필요한 사양을 계산하기위하여 필요한 스쿠터의 운동방정식과 힘에 대하여 검토한다. 그리고 미리 주어진 제원 값에 따라 운동방정식에서 전동기설계에 필요한 파라미터 값을 얻는다. 전력소비특성, 정속운전에 필요한 전력범위, 정속 주행시 최대주행거리 등의 시뮬레이션 결과, 전동기 치수와 성능설계에 필요한 주요 파라미터인 전류 값의 한계치를 추정할 수 있게 되었다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.50-54
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• 2022

Background In recent years, the number of people riding stand-up electric scooters in South Korea has increased rapidly. This study analyzed the facial injury patterns associated with stand-up electric scooter-related trauma in patients who visited our emergency center. Methods In this retrospective review, we collected data from patients who had visited our emergency center for stand-up electric scooter-related trauma between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2020. Results The average age of the patients was 26.7 years. Of the 73 patients, 47 were male and 26 were female, highlighting a male predominance. Seven patients were injured after alcohol consumption. None of the patients had worn helmets. Additionally, upon comparing the frequency of facial injuries according to the quarter of the year, the facial injury rate was higher in the second and third quarters than in the first and fourth quarters. Facial soft tissue injuries were classified into facial cosmetic subunits and analyzed according to their location. The highest number of injuries was on the chin (n=18, 20.9%). Of the 73 patients with stand-up electric scooter-related facial injuries, 16 had acute facial osseous fractures. The commonest acute facial osseous fractures were those of the orbit (n=7, 26.9%). Conclusions The patterns of facial trauma reported here can be helpful for quickly evaluating and treating patients with facial trauma related to stand-up electric scooters. Additionally, people riding stand-up electric scooters should be aware of the risks associated with facial trauma and the importance of wearing protective devices, such as helmets and masks.

• Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.21-40
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• 2023

Scooters are a popular way to get around on your own in many places, such as Taiwan, India, Thailand, etc., because they are easy to move around in, small, and cheaper to buy than cars. On the other hand, traditional scooters that run on fossil fuels put some pollution into the air and add to problems like global warming and air pollution. Switching from scooters that run on fossil fuels to electric scooters can help clean up the air in cities with much pollution. To promote the use of electric scooters, it's important to know how consumers feel about them. The current study investigates consumers' purchase intentions for electric scooters. Based on the questionnaire survey results (n = 567), we found that consumers' environmental concerns, price consciousness, and perceived subjective norms are associated with electric scooter purchase intention. Consumers with price consciousness may choose fossil-fuel-powered scooters because they consider electric-powered scooters more costly, although environmentally friendly. The study gives researchers and practitioners a glimpse into consumers' environmental concerns and subjective norms for a sustainable product.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2010년도 하계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.65-66
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• 2010

This paper deals with PMSM control method for electric scooter. Electric scooter's motor has special structure that is hard to attach resolver or encoder. This paper suggests a method that it is performed of vector control for PMSM using hall sensor. After driving BLDC motor in low speed typically, driving mode is changed to PMSM operation and performs MTPA and flux weakness control. Proposed method is verified through simulation and testing.