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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2000
Andreas Fuchs, Bern, CH;
Jürg Blatter, Thun, CH;
Andreas Fuchs, Bern, CH;
Jürg Blatter, Thun, CH;
SwissMove AG, Zurich, CH;
Abstract
An electric drive system () operated by muscle power for a vehicle () includes a foot pedal () and a mechanical generator () mechanically connected to the foot pedal. The drive system also includes an electric transmission () and an electric control system () with a control program () of the generator, which is able to generate a counter or load moment (GM). The drive system also includes a starting control system () for the generator, by means of which a standstill pedal resistance (TW) and a high starting moment (MA) is produced at the foot pedal. When used in a stationary training apparatus (), the drive system includes a motor operation control system () with a bi-directional converter (), by means of which the generator is also able to be operated as a motor.