An e-bike centre module 12 includes a substantially straight first centre module connecting surface (51 figure 5) that is releasably connectable to a substantially straight front module connecting surface 15. A substantially straight second centre module connecting surface (53 figure 5) is releasably connectable to a substantially straight rear module connecting surface 17. The centre module 12 is part of a bicycle frame 10 when connected to front module 14 and rear module 16. The front and/or rear module 14,16 may be interchangeable with a second front and/or rear module. The centre module 12 may include an electric motor (46 figure 4) and/or a removable battery 42. There may be quick release mechanisms on the front and/or rear module 14,16 for connecting to the centre module 12. There may be a connector to link the front and rear modules 14,16 together in a towable configuration (figure 14). A method of assembly is also claimed.
Modular bicycle
2016-03-16
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch