Patent ID: 7870921
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: B62M

Abstract:
1. An electric bicycle comprising: a body that includes a frame, a steering shaft that is pivotable about an axis defined by the steering shaft, handlebars coupled to an upper portion of the steering shaft, a seat supported by the frame, a pedal section supported by the frame and configured to input a drive force, an electric motor supported by the frame and configured to generate a drive force, a controller configured to control rotational torque produced by the electric motor, an indicator directly mounted to the controller, the indicator configured to visually indicate an operational condition of the bicycle, and a front cover unit configured to at least partially surround the steering shaft, the front cover unit comprising a front surface cover member and a rear surface cover member, the front and rear surface cover members are coupled together to define an internal space therebetween, the front and rear surface cover members together surround the steering shaft, wherein the controller is positioned within the internal space and the controller and the indicator are coupled to the front cover unit.