AN INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT

OF A PROTOTYPE PEDAL
ASSISTING MECHANISM AND
AUXILIARY ENERGY
GENERATING SYSTEM ON
BICYCLES
 “I never perfected an invention that I did not
think about in terms of the service it might
give others... I find out what the world needs,
“ then I proceed to invent.”
-Thomas Edison

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ELECTRIC BICYCLES

◦ One of Japan’s greatest inventions is the

integration of motor-powered electrical
bicycles.
◦ Pedal-assist electric bicycles, which gives
people an obliging boost of muscle and
power when the rider pedals and helps
them enjoy comfortable cycling even on
sheer hills.
◦ Electrically assisted e-bikes usually run up
to 20 mph

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Global and Local Market of Electrical Bicycles

◦ The Global E-bike market is

projected to increase its growth from
21.11 billion USD from 2018 to 38.6
USD by 2025 at a CAGR of 9.01%.
◦ A 2018 survey by the National
Institute of Transportation and
Communities found that people who
own e-bikes tend to cycle more
frequently. It also indicated that 94
percent of non-cyclists who invested
in an e-bike rode daily or weekly.

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The Worldwide Pandemic

◦ Coronavirus is a type of virus that can cause

fatal diseases when infected.
◦ From the first case in February the
exponential growth rate has increased
drastically and has reached 136,638 active
COVID-19 virus cases, 2,294 deaths, and
68,159 recoveries here in the Philippines.
◦ Most cities and provinces in the Philippines
undergo lockdowns and quarantines to
decrease the level of contamination of the
virus.

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Effect of the Covid-19 on the Market of Bicycles

◦ With the recent events with regards to

the worldwide pandemic, Bicycle sales
have skyrocketed with some shops
selling 300-400 units over the past few
days since the Philippine government
began easing quarantine measures to
curb the spread of the COVID-19
pandemic. People queue up to buy
bicycles at a shop in Manila

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Statement of the Problem

◦ The problem for most front liners in Davao is the road ascents
on their way to work.
◦ Based on a survey conducted by the proponents, most front
liners experience shortness of breath and sore muscles in their
arms and legs due to force and power they are exerting on
their bicycles.
◦ Also, some of these workers are not athletic so it is difficult
for them to maintain a fit physique, thus experiencing a sore
muscles in their body as they arrive to work. 

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 The Primary goal of this study is to develop a
prototype electric bicycle that uses a pedal
assisting mechanism and an energy
“ generating system for its electrical
components.

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Specific Objectives
The Primary goal of this study is to develop a prototype electric
bicycle that uses a pedal assisting mechanism and an energy
generating system for its electrical components.

◦ 1.) Model the pedal-assisted bicycle using SolidWorks Software. The model consists of the frame,
wheels, body, motor, lights, seat, handles, battery, horn, and other electrical components that are
included in the development.
◦ 2.) Design the Electrical circuit diagram of the generator motor for the lights of the bicycle. .
◦ 3.) Conduct a Structural analysis on the frame of the bicycle using SolidWorks Software.
◦ 4.) Develop a prototype of the Pedal Assisted Bicycle with an auxiliary energy generating system.
◦ 5.) Conduct a Test run of the prototype electric bicycle with different test volunteers.

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 Scopes and Limitations
◦ The study focuses on the innovative development of a pedal
assisting mechanism and energy generating system on bicycles to
aid Davao city front liners on different road ascent.
◦ The base of this design would be a 26 inch mountain bike with a
steel frame, rigid suspension, 7 speed drive train, and a 26 x 1.9
size tire. Then the motor for the mechanism will be limited to a
24 volt 250 watt brushed geared motor.
◦ The study will not cover fully electric bicycles or bicycle that can
independently run on electric through a throttle.

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METHODOLOGY

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 Modeling of Bicycle Frame

◦ Thorough research of the

different theories and
principles needed to design a
proper E-bike, the
proponents will then start
with the design and model of
the bicycle frame using
SolidWorks software.
A 2-D sketch of the Bicycle
Frame

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3D Model of the Bicycle Frame

◦ The 3D model of the bicycle frame is

presented in the figure.
◦ The whole structure uses a 4130
Chromoly Steel Alloy. This material is
widely used in the development and
manufacturing of mountain bicycles
worldwide.
◦ The proponents will use this material
and a mountain bike frame as a
benchmark for this study.

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 Structural Analysis of Bicycle Frame

◦ After modeling the bicycle frame using

SolidWorks, for the proponents to test
the credibility and the maximum yield
stress of the frame, the proponents will
use SolidWorks stress study to determine
the different stresses, forces acting on the
reactions of the bicycle frame and the
factor of safety of the design itself.
Structural Analysis on a Bicycle Frame Using
Linear Static Analysis

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Structural Analysis of the Bicycle Frame by Force Methid

◦ the proponents will then calculate the

theoretical value for the deflection of
each member of the truss.
◦ Once each deflection is determined, a
table will be presented comparing the
experimental (simulated) values and the
theoretical (calculated) values of each
member and determine the percentage
error of the deflection for data analysis.

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Solving the Run Time of the Battery

◦ The proponents will calculate the run

time of the battery when it is being used
by the pedal assisted e-bike prototype.
◦ This process is necessary so that a new
parameter can be added to the
specifications of the E-bike that is being
developed.
◦ Solving the run time of the battery will
also act as additional data to compare the
results of the actual battery run time of
the electric vehicle.

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 Electrical Circuit Design for the Generator Motor and Electrical
Components

◦ The purpose of designing the Electrical circuit diagram is to show the design
process on how the Bicycle will be able to harvest energy from the generator
motor to power the different electrical components of the E-bike such as the
headlights, taillights and horn of the Bicycle.

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Prototyping the Bicycle

◦ The setup for the actual pedal assisted bike would start on a mountain bike.
◦ The mountain bike has a 26x2.1 size tire, a 9-speed rear gear, a steel rigid
frame, a steel rigid fork. Then the pedal assist motor is a MY1025Z2 250 watt
brushed dc geared motor.
◦ Then the dc motor is handled by a brushed motor controller and is triggered
by a pedal sensor. Then it is powered by 8S2P 11 amp-hour lithium ion
phosphate battery.
◦ Then the lights are both 1-watt LEDs and the horn is a piezo electric buzzer.
Then it is powered by a 12-volt dc generator that is regulated by a LM317
voltage regulator circuit.

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Start up and Testing

◦ The proponents will then test if the bicycle is fully equipped and ready for
actual road testing.
◦ Road testing is where the proponents will use the electrical bicycle on its
full capacity.
◦ The road profile will also be monitored.
◦ After the simulation is completed, the proponents will then note the
different problems and complications while doing the experiment.
◦ The proponent that will be testing the e-bike is an amateur bike athlete.

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