Abstract: A shopping cart bagging station that can be made from recyclable materials and is lightweight and portable is described. The shopping cart bagging station can be molded or otherwise formed of a single unitary piece of material. The shopping cart bagging station can be mounted in various locations on a shopping cart, making it easy and convenient for a customer to carry and load a plurality of shopping bags as they shop. The shopping cart bagging station includes a support bar with a bag holder hook and pair of shopping bag handle arms. The shopping cart bagging station also includes a first and a second mounting structure. The first and the second mounting structure are configured to couple the shopping cart bagging station to a shopping cart.

Abstract: A motorized device for transporting a human or inanimate payload. A platform is configured to accommodate the payload and a pair of wheel clusters are mounted to the platform at opposite ends thereof and are powered in both rotation and in translation relative to the platform, for example by one or more electric motors housed in or on the platform or wheel clusters. Each of the wheel clusters comprises an arm, and a first and a second wheel rotatably mounted to respective opposite ends of the arm. Each of the wheels is independently powered about its respective axis of rotation. An electronic controller commands the motors to enable stable rolling movement of the device over a surface with only one wheel of each cluster in contact with the surface, and to allow the device to steer and to ascend and descend steps.

Abstract: A braking device including: a loading plate; a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels; a handle provided with clamping units; buffer units installed at the loading plate; and a braking unit that includes: a plurality of engaging grooves formed along a rim of a circular recesses; a brake bar disposed between the rear wheels; an actuating link supported by the brake bar and connected to a hinge portion; a connecting link connected to the actuating link by an interlocking bar; a connecting spring connected to the brake bar and the interlocking bar, a push switch fixed at an upper side of the connecting link, and a foot brake pedal fixed at an upper side of the push switch and has a top surface exposed at the top of the loading plate.

Abstract: A stroller including a pair of wheels and a cross bar extending therebetween. A pedal is coupled to the cross bar, and is transitional relative thereto between locked and unlocked configurations. A pair of braking pins is operatively coupled to the pedal. Each braking pin is transitional relative to a corresponding wheel between locked and unlocked configurations. Each braking pin is engaged with the corresponding wheel when the braking pin is in the locked configuration, and each braking pin is disengaged with the corresponding wheel when in the unlocked configuration. The braking pins are coupled to the pedal such that movement of the pedal from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration causes the braking pins to transition to their respective locked configurations, and movement of the pedal from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration causes the braking pins to transition to their respective unlocked configurations.

Abstract: A steering wheel is provided with a sensor structure for detecting the occupancy of a heated contact surface. The steering wheel includes a contact surface which forms at least one part of the outer layer of the steering wheel; a steering wheel frame; a sensor heating layer which is equipped with at least one sensor electrode for occupancy detection and at least one heating wire; and a potential layer which is arranged between the sensor heating layer and the steering wheel frame. A defined potential can be applied to the potential layer.

Abstract: An adjustment lever deceleration assembly for a steering column includes an adjustment lever moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. Also included is a clamp bolt operatively coupled to the adjustment lever. Further included is an adjustment lever decelerator operatively coupled to the clamp bolt, the adjustment lever having a base portion and at least one lobe extending from the base portion, the at least one lobe connected to the base portion by a hinge portion. Yet further included is a stationary component engageable with the at least one lobe upon rotation of the clamp bolt toward the unlocked position of the adjustment lever to decelerate the adjustment lever.

Abstract: An operating lever is fitted to an operating shaft and pivots with the operating shaft. A first cam brought to pivot by the operating lever and a second cam cam-engaged with the first cam to push a column jacket are supported by the operating shaft. The first cam includes a first projecting portion and a second projecting portion that are disposed on opposite sides of a central axial line in a manner as to face each other in a radial direction. The operating lever has a first hole into which the first projecting portion is fitted and a second hole into which the second projecting portion is fitted. The second hole has a larger dimension than the second projecting portion in the radial direction.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for a standoff to be coupled to a telescoping steering column, the standoff configured to be mounted adjacent an end stop opening in the steering column and to prevent a flexible cover mounted above the steering column from entering the end stop opening.

Abstract: A steering system includes a rack shaft, a tubular rack housing, and a tubular rack bushing. The rack bushing is interposed between the outer surface of the rack shaft and the inner surface of the rack housing. The rack bushing supports the rack shaft such that the rack shaft is slidable in the axial direction. The rack housing includes an annular groove on its inner surface. The rack bushing includes a collar. a through slit. and first non-through slits. The collar protrudes radially outward from substantially the entire circumference of the rack bushing. The collar is fitted into the annular groove. The through slit passes through the rack bushing in the axial direction. Each first non-through slit extends in the axial direction such that the first non-through slit passes through a portion of the rack bushing whose axial position corresponds to the axial position of the collar.

Abstract: An electric steering control device controls a steering characteristic by outputting an assist torque using a motor, and the assist torque corresponds to a detection value of a steering torque which is applied to a steering shaft. The electric steering control device includes a steering target value generation unit generating a target value of the steering torque based on a state amount estimated from the target value of the steering torque and the assist torque, a command value generation unit generating a command value for controlling the motor to reduce a deviation between the target value of the steering torque and the detection value of the steering torque to a level lower than a predetermined threshold, and a motor drive unit driving the motor based on the command value.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for monitoring steering gear overtravel in rack and pinion steering systems. The provided systems and methods introduce a change in the length of the fastener that attaches an inner tie rod ball joint housing within a steering gear rack bar. The provided systems and methods also monitor the disengagement of that fastener (also referred to as overtravel and as rack travel) to generate flags and provide them to the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus that drive-controls a motor by an inverter, and a motor release-switch is connected between the inverter and the motor, comprising: a control section to detect an assist state on a driving control system and to ON/OFF-switch a control of the inverter based on a detection result; a motor rotational number detecting section to detect a rotational number of the motor; an energy calculating section to calculate an energy of a motor back-EMF and a regenerative current based on the rotational number; and a judging section to compare the energy with an area of safety operation of the motor release-switch and to OFF-switch the d motor release-switch when the energy becomes within the area of safety operation. As occasion demands, the area of safety operation is calculated with the temperature.

Abstract: An inverter system failure is detected on the basis of the currents of respective phases detected by a current detection unit when carrying out switching control in accordance with a first drive mode in which all switching elements on a lower-side arm are switched on and all switching elements on an upper-side arm are switched off, and the currents of respective phases detected by the current detection unit when carrying out switching control in accordance with a second drive mode in which all of the switching elements on the upper-side arm are switched on and all of the switching elements on the lower-side arm are switched off.

Abstract: An emergency steering pump system for a primary pump providing a standby pressure via a primary output line includes a load sense line that is configured to branch-off from the primary output line. The load sense line has a first orifice disposed therein. A secondary pump is included for providing a margin pressure via a secondary output line that is coupled to the primary output line at a point downstream of the load sense line. A communication line is coupled to the primary output line at a point upstream of the load sense line. The communication line has a pressure control mechanism disposed therein. An output of the pressure control mechanism is coupled with an unloader valve of the secondary pump such that the pressure control mechanism is configured to bring about the margin pressure from the secondary pump.

Abstract: The rollover prevention apparatus defines an adaptive steering range limiting device comprising a control unit and a pair of opposing unidirectional brake assemblies mounted to a steering column position detection disc. The rollover prevention apparatus prevents the steering wheel of the vehicle from being turned beyond the threshold of vehicle rollover, but otherwise does not restrict the rotational range of motion of the steering wheel of a vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic control unit for a steer-by-wire vehicle steering system includes a data storage component that stores a desired lateral acceleration versus steering angle profile with regard to a range of vehicle speeds and a processor operably and electronically coupled with a steering wheel angle sensor and a yaw sensor. The data storage component includes electronic instructions that causes the processor to receive steering wheel angle data over a range of vehicle speeds, receive vehicle yaw data over the range of vehicle speed correlated to the steering wheel angle data, generate an observed lateral acceleration versus steering angle profile with regard to the range of vehicle speeds, and generate a steering ratio correction based on a comparison of the desired lateral acceleration versus steering angle profile and the observed lateral acceleration versus steering angle profile.

Abstract: A computer in a vehicle is programmed to change a steering angle of the vehicle and rotate a steering wheel of the vehicle to a steering-wheel angle based on the steering angle at a preset future time and a determined ratio of the steering-wheel angle to the steering angle. The determined ratio varies based at least on vehicle speed.

Abstract: A joint system for controlling maneuvering of the front wheels of a road vehicle. The joint system has a hollow joint body suitable for connecting to the chassis of a road vehicle and a body opening on a side surface thereof. A rod arm is connected to the joint body such that it is rotationally moved on a first rotation axis and has a rod arm body in the form of a ring, an arm and a rod arm gear in the form of a ring gear. An eccentric bearing member bears the rod arm body in the joint body. An axle is connected to at least one wheel shaft extending outward from the body opening and has an axle body located in the joint body and rotates on a second rotation axis parallel to the said first rotation axis.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle may include a first chassis platform including a first wheel assembly, a second chassis platform including a second wheel assembly where the first and second chassis platforms are spaced apart from each other, and a combination linkage operably coupling the first and second chassis platforms. The combination linkage may be operably coupled to the first chassis platform via a first link and is operably coupled to the second chassis platform via a second link. The combination linkage employs at least two different coupling features to operably couple the first and second chassis platforms. The at least two different coupling features include at least any two among a fixed attachment, an attachment that enables rotation about a turning axis, and an attachment that enables pivoting about a pivot axis that is substantially perpendicular to the turning axis.

Abstract: A rotating connector includes a movable housing and a steering angle sensor unit. The movable housing includes a cylindrical section through which a steering shaft penetrates and a main gear integrally molded with the movable housing on an outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical section along a rotation direction. The steering angle sensor unit includes a fixed-side housing into which the cylindrical section of the movable housing is inserted, a satellite gear which is provided in the fixed-side housing and meshed with the main gear, and a rotation angle detection unit which is provided in the fixed-side housing and detects rotation of the satellite gear.

Abstract: A parking assist apparatus includes: a peripheral image generation portion that generates an overhead image of a periphery viewed from above based on a captured image of a periphery of a vehicle; and a display image generation portion that generates a display image by superimposing a host vehicle image displaying a host vehicle on one of left and right sides in the overhead image and superimposing a target frame displaying a target of a movement destination of the vehicle on the other of the left and right sides in the overhead image in an assist mode of a forward parking or a backward exit.

Abstract: A vehicle frame for a vehicle includes a rail and an engine cradle. The rail has a front portion, a rear portion spaced from the front portion, and a middle portion between the front portion and the rear portion. The engine cradle is transversely attached to the front portion. The front portion and the rear portion are each welded to the middle portion. The middle portion has a gauge thinner than a gauge of the front portion.

Abstract: A mounting unit for a rear suspension is provided. The mounting unit for a rear suspension of a multi link type coupling a rear suspension member to a rear floor side member includes a pipe nut disposed through one side of the rear floor side member and first and second brackets that couple to upper and lower end portions of the pipe nut to the rear floor side member and a rear cross member, respectively. A mounting bolt is coupled to the pipe nut to maintain the position of one side of the rear suspension member to the rear floor side member, and a support bracket is coupled to the rear floor side member and the rear cross member with the first and second brackets through a flange and disposed between an exterior lateral surface of the rear floor side member and a bottom surface of the rear cross member.

Abstract: A sub-frame arrangement (1) in a vehicle and method thereof wherein the sub-frame arrangement comprises a sub-frame (2), a first body member, and rear attachment means for attaching said sub-frame to the first body member. The sub-frame is a dual part sub-frame comprising a lower sheet section (2b) formed in a single piece wherein said lower sheet section extends the entire length of said sub-frame. The lower sheet section is further formed with two rear portions (21) each extending backwards in the travel direction of said vehicle and the rear portions are adapted to host the rear attachment means.

Abstract: A reinforcement structure of a side sill for a vehicle may include a side internal panel disposed within a vehicle body; a side sill reinforcement attached to the external surface of the side internal panel and forming a sill space; and a side sill extension closing the opening portion open to the front of the sill space formed by the side internal panel and the side sill reinforcement and being coupled to the side internal panel, the side sill reinforcement and a side sill reinforcing member, respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus is for use with a pillar adjacent to a vehicle window, such as a windshield. The apparatus includes a molding for positioning adjacent to the pillar, the molding forming a channel in a deployed condition for receiving moisture from the vehicle windshield, or for reducing the effects of wind throb when a single vehicle window is open. An actuator may be associated with the molding for activating a non-deployed condition of the molding for reducing the effects of wind noise. The molding may include a passage for receiving an airflow and transmitting it to an outlet for directing fluid away from the molding, the pillar and adjacent side window. In the deployed condition, the molding may project from a surface of the pillar and in the non-deployed condition may be substantially flush with the surface of the pillar.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle body lower portion structure including: a lower portion framework member, formed in a chamber shape extending in a vehicle body front-and-rear direction, including a guide portion at an inner face of a wall portion structuring the chamber shape, and being disposed at a vehicle body lower side; a battery, installed on a battery frame, and is disposed at a vehicle width direction inner side of the lower portion framework member; and a reinforcing member formed in a chamber shape extending in the vehicle body front-and-rear direction, provided inside a chamber of the lower portion framework member in a state of being supported at the guide portion, and at least a portion of the reinforcing member overlapping with at least one of the battery or the battery frame in a side view seen in a vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A skid plate for use with a vehicle. The skid plate includes a body portion including a front edge and a rear edge, and at least one protective wall extending from the front edge of the body portion. The at least one protective wall includes a first end and a second end, and the at least one protective wall is contoured such that the first end is defined at the front edge and the second end is positioned a distance from the front edge.

Abstract: A rack system that is configured to allow the omission of cross bars. The cross bars can be easily removable and replaceable or can be adjustable along a length of the rack system. In some configurations, the rack system includes at least one side support arrangement comprising a first vertical support and a second vertical support. Two or more side support arrangements can be provided on each side of the truck bed. Pairs of support arrangements on one side of the truck bed can be connected by one or more longitudinal supports. Accessories, such as tool boxes or gas cans, can be connected to the one or more longitudinal supports.

Abstract: A pickup truck box assembly includes a truck bed, an inner side panel, and a D-pillar. The truck bed is secured on a rear edge to a rear cross-member. The inner side panel is mounted to the truck bed. The D-pillar includes an inner part secured to the cross-member and inner side panel, and an outer part secured to the inner part and disposed between an outer side panel and the inner part. The D-pillar inner part includes a U-shaped portion and a first flange extending rearward substantially ninety degrees from the U-shaped portion in a plane substantially parallel to the side panel and a second flange extending from the U-shaped portion outboard of the inner side panel.

Abstract: A semitrailer underbody screen and wheel-set fairing kit comprises several panels and fairings for retrofitting on conventional semitrailers. A sectioned panel like fish scales covers the dozens of transverse I-beam cross-members positioned underneath conventional enclosed trailer floors, and carries on down the length of the underbody. A v-hull air deflector is set just beneath these panel covers, ahead of the semitrailer's undercarriage, suspension and tandem rear axle wheels. Such v-hull air deflector splits and aerodynamically “flows” the air being pushed ahead outwards to the sides and around the wheels. The tandem rear axle wheels themselves are completely boxed inside full fenders that cowl over the front, sides, top, and rear. Removable access panels are provided on the outsides of the full fender units for wheel and tire maintenance. The result is significantly less wind drag and noise at highway cruising speeds. Less drag means better fuel economy for the tractor operator.

Abstract: Trailer particularly provided with a device for removing and/or arranging a bundle from and/or in a heat exchanger, comprising at least one wheel axle, wherein the trailer can be coupled to a tractive vehicle, wherein at least one support wheel axle is connectable to the trailer for the purpose of independently supporting the trailer in at least an uncoupled state thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly is provided which includes a vehicle frame having a first axle, a wheel assembly having a housing with an aperture engaging the first axle and enabling the wheel assembly to pivot in a first plane about a first axis formed by the first axle. A cylindrical member is carried by the housing of the wheel assembly, the cylindrical member and housing are arranged perpendicular to the first axle. A first wheel is pivotably connected to a first portion of the cylindrical member and a second wheel is pivotably connected to a second portion of the cylindrical member. The first wheel and second wheel independently pivot in a second plane about a second axis formed by the cylindrical member. The first axis is arranged perpendicular to the second axis and the first plane is arranged perpendicular to the second plane.

Abstract: An actuator assembly for an implement includes a pivot shaft configured to be received in a tubular member rigidly coupled to an implement frame, configured to pivot relative to the tubular member about a generally horizontal pitch axis, and configured to support a track assembly of the implement and to enable the track assembly to pivot about the generally horizontal pitch axis. The actuator assembly also includes an actuator anchor disposed on the pivot shaft. Further, the actuator assembly includes an actuator having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end. The actuator is coupled to the actuator anchor at the first longitudinal end, and the actuator is configured to be coupled to a track assembly frame of the track assembly at the second longitudinal end. Moreover, the actuator is configured to extend and retract to pivotally steer the track assembly about a generally vertical steering axis.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods to implement sectional design (e.g., in quadrants) of an autonomous vehicle may include modular construction techniques to assemble an autonomous vehicle from multiple structural sections. The multiple structural sections may be configured to implement radial and bilateral symmetry. A structural section based configuration may include a power supply configuration (e.g., using rechargeable batteries) including a double-backed power supply system. The power supply system may include a kill switch disposed on a power supply (e.g., at an end of a rechargeable battery). The kill switch may be configured to disable the power supply system in the event of an emergency or after a collision, for example. The radial and bilateral symmetry may provide for bi-directional driving operations of the autonomous vehicle as the vehicle may not have a designated front end or a back end.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for measuring a vehicle gap or step, where a vehicle body to which a hood, a door, and a trunk lid are assembled is seated on a carrier and moved along transfer lines. The system may be installed over the transfer lines and may include one or more door regulating units attached between the vehicle body and the door, upper rails in both sides above a workplace corresponding to the transfer lines, a moving frame movable below the upper rails, a forward/backward moving unit above the moving frame, a horizontal moving unit to move installation frames, a vertical moving unit in the installation frames to reciprocally move a sliding plate upwardly and downwardly, a measurement module movable and rotatable to measure the gap or the step, and an electronic tag on a roof of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle includes a high voltage apparatus for a fuel cell, a compressor for an air conditioner disposed under the high voltage apparatus for the fuel cell and constituting a module integrated with the high voltage apparatus for the fuel cell, and a power control unit separated from the high voltage apparatus for the fuel cell, disposed at a vehicle body over the compressor and configured to control an operation of a motor. The compressor and the high voltage apparatus for the fuel cell are connected by a single power wiring.

Abstract: Horn systems having a first bracket, a second bracket, a compressor and a horn are described. The horns may have a sound unit and a bell with tubing connecting the compressor and the sound unit. The tapered neck of the horn's bell may be secured by the second bracket surrounding the tapered neck and fixing it in position when the second bracket is secured relative to the first bracket.

Abstract: Garments having gripping mechanisms integrated therein, gripping mechanisms, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. In one example, the garment is a motorcycle vest or motorcycle jacket that includes one or more handgrip pockets integrated therein. In another example, the garment is a motorcycle vest or motorcycle jacket that includes one or more handgrip loops integrated therein. In yet another example, the garment is a motorcycle vest or motorcycle jacket that includes a harness and one or more handgrips integrated therein. In one example, each of the handgrips includes a baseplate, a collapsible handle, and a padded grip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control system for a vehicle and to a method for controlling a vehicle using such a control system. The control system has a mobile input and analyzing device, a holding device for the input and analyzing device, and means for actuating electronic components and for detecting state information of the vehicle. The aim of the invention is to maintain low production costs for the control system and to allow a wide use with different vehicles. This is achieved by analyzing the state information obtained by the means and by generating control signals for the electronic components in the mobile input and analyzing device.

Abstract: A seat post for a bicycle comprises a post body having a first end shaped to be connected to a bicycle frame, a second end shaped to be connected to a saddle, at least two longitudinal portions meshing with each other and slidable relative to one another along a longitudinal extension, and a fixing apparatus by which the two longitudinal portions can be fixed to one another in a settable relative position, the fixing apparatus being influenced to selectively fix and unfix by a radio signal.

Abstract: A bicycle brake including a first lever and a second lever is provided. A roller for mutual coupling of the first lever and second lever is pivoted to one of said first lever and second lever and is in rolling contact with a surface portion of the other between said first lever and second lever. The surface portion has a profile defined by a curve that passes by a predetermined number of points of the roller. Each of the points are defined as function of the position taken by the roller during a respective rotation of the roller about a first rotation axis (X1) of the first lever by a respective predetermined angle of rotation and about a second rotation axis (X2) of the second lever by a respective angle substantially equal to said respective predetermined angle of rotation.

Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member and an operating member. The base member includes a hydraulic-unit attachment part to which a hydraulic unit is to be attached, and a first end portion to be mounted to a handlebar. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The operating member includes a first wire attachment part to which a first wire end of a control wire is to be attached.

Abstract: A hydraulic operating system for a small vehicle including a bicycle is basically provided with a base member, a piston, a hydraulic fluid chamber, a diaphragm and a deformation adjustment structure. The base member includes a cylinder bore. The piston is movably disposed in the cylinder bore. The hydraulic fluid chamber is fluidly connected to the cylinder bore. The diaphragm is at least partially defining the hydraulic fluid chamber. The diaphragm is deformed by fluid pressure in response to movement of the piston in the cylinder bore. The deformation adjustment structure is configured to selectively change a deformation condition of the diaphragm between at least two different deformation conditions.

Abstract: A direct-drive double wing scooter includes a frame, an actuation assembly, a drive assembly, a transmission assembly and a rear wheel disposed at rear end of the frame. The drive assembly includes a first turning shaft and a second turning shaft, and the first turning shaft is disposed at a front end of the frame, the second turning shaft is disposed at the rear end of the frame. A distance between the second turning shaft and the wheel axle of the rear wheel is less than a diameter of the rear wheel, preferably, a ration of the above distance to a radius of the rear wheel is in the range of 0.18-1.38. The direct-drive double wing scooter is suitable for riding on the flat road without slope or with a little slope, and further suitable for riding on the climbing section with a large slope.

Abstract: A crank arm for a bicycle chainset is provided. The arm comprises means for varying crank length during rotation, whereby to gain mechanical advantage.

Abstract: The invention includes a crank, a pedal and a fastener. The crank has a flower-shaped keyed hole at an outboard end thereof. The pedal has a body and a spindle with a connecting end. The connecting end is formed with flower-shaped keys corresponding to the flower-shaped keyed hole so that the connecting end is inserted into the flower-shaped keyed hole with engagement between the flower-shaped keyed hole and the flower-shaped keys. An end surface of the connecting end is formed with a first threaded hole. The fastener passes through the flower-shaped keyed hole and screws into the first threaded hole for fixing the connecting end of the spindle to the crank.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is disclosed that consists of a pedal body including a pair of surfaces interchangeably configured to receive a foot and an axle having a first end configured to be received by a crank arm of a bicycle and having a second end received into the pedal body, the axle configured to rotate with respect to the pedal body. The second end of the axle is configured to rotate freely within the pedal body without a bearing system. The bicycle pedals disclosed herein include a fewer number of parts than conventional bicycle pedals, and yet may be stronger and more durable, than conventional bicycle pedals. Further, the bicycle pedals disclosed herein may be manufactured in less time and at lower costs than conventional bicycle pedals.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical sleeve is slidably received on a generally cylindrical shaft for rotation there around. A base plate with cleat bolts attaches a cleat to a shoe sole. The cleat has a projection extending downwardly and a recess in a generally C-shaped configuration with an opening facing forwardly to removably receive the sleeve. A securement tongue has a leading end and a trailing end. Tongue bolts attach the leading end to the base plate of the cleat forwardly. The trailing end is a free linear edge extending rearwardly and upwardly to contact the shaft in the recess.

Abstract: A bicycle controller and a bicycle controlling method reduces a distance a bicycle travels before a motor is stopped regardless of whether pedaling is stopped in a state where a rotation speed of the crank is high. The bicycle controller includes an electronic control unit that controls a motor, which assists pedaling of a bicycle, based on a manual driving force and angle information related to an angle of a crank of the bicycle. If the crank is rotated by a predetermined angle or greater in a state where the manual driving force is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value while the motor is driven, then the electronic control unit stops the motor.