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US 2026/0225686 A1Published application
System and method for electric hub motors
AssigneeAtmospheric Mining LLC
InventorsEdgardo C. Dacanay, Jr., Tyler K. Anderson, Travis L. McCracken
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Abstract
Disclosed are embodiments of a hub motor adaptable for integration into mobility systems. The hub motor includes a synchronous permanent magnet brushless direct current (BLDC) outrunner mechanism configurable in at least one of a 6-, 9-, or 12-phase configuration and a stator having integrated commutation and regeneration circuitry. Additionally, the hub motor includes a hub-shell reaction flange to transmit combined inputs of motor-assist to a hub shell body.
Claims21
A hub motor adaptable for integration into mobility systems, comprising:
- a synchronous permanent magnet brushless direct current (BLDC) outrunner mechanism configurable in at least one of a 6-, 9-, or 12-phase configuration;
- a stator having integrated commutation and regeneration circuitry;
- and
- a hubshell reaction flange to transmit combined inputs of motor-assist to a hub shell body.
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An e-bike system comprising:
- a hub motor including:
- a synchronous permanent magnet brushless direct current (BLDC) outrunner mechanism configurable in at least one of a 6-, 9-, or 12-phase configuration,
- a stator having integrated commutation and regeneration circuitry, and
- a hubshell reaction flange to transmit combined inputs of motor-assist to a hub shell body;
- a bike frame designed around said hub motor;
- a thru axle securing the hub motor within a drive wheel of the bike;
- a crank-mounted cadence counter configured to gauge pedal speed and activate the hub motor's power assist accordingly;
- a human-machine interface allowing users to interact with the e-bike system, modify settings, view battery status, and perform diagnostic tests;
- a wireless communication system between the hub motor and a crank-mounted strain gauge to measure force applied to the pedals and modulate the hub motor's torque in response;
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- a regenerative braking system where the hub motor acts as a generator during coasting or descending to convert kinetic energy back into stored electrical energy.
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