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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2025
Shimano Inc., Sakai, JP;
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A drive unit is configured to be provided to a human-powered vehicle. The drive unit basically includes a support, a drive shaft, an output portion, a motor, a transmission mechanism, and a motor output shaft. The drive shaft is configured to receive a human driving force, and includes a first axis. The output portion is provided on the drive shaft. The motor includes a rotor and a stator. The transmission mechanism is configured to transmit a motor torque of the motor to the output portion. The motor output shaft is connected to the rotor, and includes a second axis. The transmission mechanism includes a first transmission unit including a planetary gear mechanism. At least part of the planetary gear mechanism is configured to rotate about the second axis and overlaps the motor as viewed in a first direction that is orthogonal to the second axis.
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