CPC B60L 53/20 (2019.02) [B62J 43/13 (2020.02); B62J 43/20 (2020.02); B62M 6/45 (2013.01); B62M 6/90 (2013.01); H02J 7/0063 (2013.01); H02M 1/08 (2013.01); H02M 3/156 (2013.01); H02P 7/292 (2013.01); H02P 2201/09 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A battery boost converter system for a bicycle, comprising:
a bicycle frame;
a motor mounted to the bicycle frame;
a battery mounted to the bicycle frame and configured to provide power to the motor;
a boost converter that includes a boost circuit having a boost controller and a field-effect transistor, wherein the field-effect transistor connects to a circuit branch between the motor and the battery, wherein the field-effect transistor also connects to a common source of the boost controller, and wherein the boost converter is configured to:
receive a first output signal from the battery and to provide a second output signal to the motor; and
determine, based on an operating condition, whether to boost a voltage of the first output signal such that the second output signal has an increased voltage.
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