Lightweight motor for bicycles

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1 Profile Status: Published Technology Offer Lightweight motor for bicycles Summary A young German company offers an exceptionally lightweight motor that can be mounted on classical bikes. The bike remains lighter than regular e-bikes and can easily be carried. The motor is based on a new patented design. Maintenance requirement is low. Partners are sought for commercial agreements with technical assistance in Europe and for license agreements outside of Europe. Creation Date 24 January 2018 Last Update 29 January 2018 Expiration Date 29 January 2019 Reference Public Link TODE a990-d768821b5a7d Details Description Cyclists are often undecided whether they should stick to their classic lightweight bicycle or switch to a heavy e-bike. A German company offers a new solution that facilitates this decision-making. They developed the world s lightest motor for bicycles. This motor is retrofittable and can be added to almost any type of classical bicycle. The motor weighs only 500 grams. Thus the bike remains a lightweight means of transport even with the electric motor as it weighs only 1/5 of a normal pedelec drive. The motor is designed for continuous operation and optional use. The motor is the only friction drive for bicycles with dynamic self-regulation of the contact pressure. It is not a further-development of the conventional static friction wheel drive but has a fundamentally different design. Its potential for a "standard motor" distinguishes this approach from all current concepts on the market. Two small electric motors are arranged on the left and right side of the rear wheel. The motors wedge at the rim flanks when the motors get started and drive the wheel forward. The motor creates its necessary driving forces largely by itself and follows the guiding principle of: "as much as necessary, as little as possible". At any speed, the motor finds the optimum contact pressure by itself and it does not slip in the wet. When not in use the motor can be folded away completely. Only little maintenance is required. A replacement of the friction ring will be required only after km. This patented invention is different from all other friction wheel drives in the history of the bicycle due to the geometric arrangement of the swing axle with the engine mount and the solution for the power transmission at the friction wheel. Further characteristics that enable the small size of Ref: TODE Page 1 of 5

2 the engine are the wheel circumference, rotation speed and ventilation. The company is presently selling the motor in Germany in small series. In Europe partners, such as engineering companies, special bike shops or similar are sought to integrate the product in their portfolio within commercial agreements with technical assistance, where the German company will assist with know-how and first installations. Outside of Europe licensees are sought who would manufacture and market the product. Advantages and Innovations The innovation lies in the completely new design. This design enables a small lightweight and cost-efficient motor that has a performance comparable to the engine power of established e- bike drives. The world s lightest motor brings many advantages: Easily portable across stairs Almost maintenance-free Durable performance Three motor variations with a universally combinable modular system of brackets. Stage of Development Already on the market Comments Regarding Stage of Development On the market in Germany: small series 5th generation IPR Status Patents granted Comment Regarding IPR status Patent granted in USA, PR of China (Mainland) Patent applied for in Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom Profile Origin Private (in-house) research Keywords Technology Electronic engineering Electrical Engineering/ Electrical Equipment Generators, electric engines and power converters Market Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts NACE Ref: TODE Page 2 of 5

3 C.27.1 Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus Network Contact Issuing Partner ASTER - SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI Contact Person Vera Lullo Phone Number vera.lullo@aster.it Open for EOI : Yes Client Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2013 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany Partner Sought Ref: TODE Page 3 of 5

4 Type and Role of Partner Sought In Europe partners are sought for commercial agreements with technical assistance: Potential partners are engineering companies with market access to the target group in their respective countries and regions. Partners could also be special interest bike shops, who offer retrofitting and tuning services and products. A further possibility would be a cooperation with a company interested in starting a new business area with electro-mobility. The companies should be ready to work with a young company and start on a smaller scale. The partner should intergrate the motor in their portfolio. The German company is ready to share experience, transfer the relevant know-how and assist with first installations. Outside of Europe: Licensees are sought who will organise and manage production and distribution in their respective country. Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Attachments Bicycle.jpg motor.jpg Ref: TODE Page 4 of 5

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6 Profile Status: Published Technology Request Looking for a technical solution for the recycling of of Summary laminated glass/windshields particularly the PVB A Brussels based professional organization of glass recyclers is looking for a technical solution to allow for the recycling of laminated glass/windshields, particularly the PVB (polyvinylbutyral) fraction. The organisation is looking for companies or universities with an expertise on materials in order to develop and demonstrate them with a technical agreement. This demonstration could take place in the framework of Horizon 2020 projects. Creation Date 22 January 2018 Last Update 23 January 2018 Expiration Date 23 January 2019 Reference Public Link TRBE Details Description Based in Brussels, the non-profit European organization represents recyclers of any kind of glass in European (EU and non-eu Member States) and non-european countries. These recycling companies have great expertise in the selective collection and sorting of glass in order to separate the non-glass fractions. The association is looking for new solution to develop technical cooperation agreement for the recycling of laminated glass/windshields. Due to the processes used for flat glass recycling, the recycled PVB often (1) is contaminated by various concentrations of glass, (2) has been exposed to natural UV-light and (3) contains variable percentages of water. In particular the PVB (polyvinylbutyral) in combination with glass in the building and the automotive sector represents a significant potential of secondary raw material for the circular economy and it is one of the major remaining by-product of their sorting activity of flat glass. PVB is used notably in - laminated glass as construction materials - Windshields of cars More than 90% of the sorted glass is sold as product with a European End of Waste status. The organisation is therefore looking for a technical solution for its members to be able to recycle this PVB fraction. The ideal solution would be the reuse of recycled PVB in the production of laminated glass. Ref: TRBE Page 1 of 4

7 Alternative applications in the textile or polymer industry, whether or not in combination with other polymers, seem more realistic on a shorter-term basis. The organisation is looking for companies or universities with an expertise on materials, operating the materials treatment and offering solutions ideally already at TLR 5 in order to further develop and demonstrate this technical solution under a technical agreement. Under one option, this demonstration could take place in the framework of Horizon 2020 projects for the following topics : - CE-SC : Raw materials innovation for the circular economy: sustainable processing, reuse, recycling and recovery schemes (IA) - CE-SPIRE : efficient recycling processes for plastic containing materials (IA) Technical Specification or Expertise Sought The PVB used in combination with glass in the building and the automotive sector represents a significant potential of secondary raw material for the circular economy. As the specifications for the raw PVB-material required by the glass industry are very high and specific (e.g. specific plasticizers), it is common practice to use virgin PVB. Due to the processes used for flat glass recycling, the recycled PVB often (1) is contaminated by various concentrations of glass, (2) has been exposed to natural UV-light and (3) contains variable percentages of water. Nowadays, available outlets for recycled PVB are rather limited and do not generally fully exploit the specific characteristics and properties of PVB. As a consequence, recycled PVB is generally used in low-profile production of SRF (solid recovered fuel) or even landfilled. Glass recyclers are prepared to upgrade the present purity grade of recycled PVB if well-defined specifications are set by potential users of such well-sorted PVB. In other words, the glass recyclers are prepared to invest in specific sorting and storage facilities if a demand for a well-defined quality of PVB at an acceptable price can be guaranteed for a significant yearly volume. Ideally, recycled PVB should be in the production of laminated glass with the collaboration of universities or companies operating the materials treatment. However on a short term basis, it would probably be more realistic to foresee alternative applications in the textile or polymer industry, in combination or not with other polymers. If possible, the solution should be already at TRL 5. Ideed, should the option of a Horizon 2020 be pursued, the following TRL are required : - Toppic CE-SC requires the achievement of TRL 6-7 at the end of the project - Topic CE-SPIRE requires the achievement of TRL 7 at the end of the project. Keywords Technology Materials, components and systems for construction Management of construction process & life Glass Plastics, Polymers Recycling, Recovery Ref: TRBE Page 2 of 4

8 Market Polymer (plastics) materials Other pollution and recycling related Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems NACE E Recovery of sorted materials Network Contact Issuing Partner ASTER - SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI Contact Person Vera Lullo Phone Number vera.lullo@aster.it Open for EOI : Yes Dissemination Send to Sector Group Environment Client Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Other Year Established 0 Ref: TRBE Page 3 of 4

9 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Dutch French Client Country Belgium Partner Sought Type and Role of Partner Sought Partners would be charge with the demonstration of this technical solution. A technical cooperation agreement could be foreseen with universities or compagnies operating the materials treatment. Should funding be needed for this cooperation, the demonstration could be envisaged in the framework of a Horizon 2020 project. The Brussels-based organisation has identified with its NCP the following topics : - CE-SC : Raw materials innovation for the circular economy: sustainable processing, reuse, recycling and recovery schemes, and more specifically for the following subtopics: b) Recycling of raw materials from end-of-life products (2018, 2019) d) Recycling of raw materials from buildings ( ) CE-SPIRE : efficient recycling processes for plastic containing materials (IA) html For such a project, both other partners and a coordinator would be needed. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE, ,SME ,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement Attachments Ref: TRBE Page 4 of 4

10 Profile Status: Published Technology Offer A Korean company specializing in developing electrolyzed sterilizing water generator is looking for an overseas partner for technology cooperation, joint venture and license agreements Summary A Korean SME specializing in the development of eco-friendly materials and facilities is offering an electrolyzed sterilizing water generator. It generates HOCl (hypochlorous acid) which has 80 times stronger sterilizing power and is less stinky compared to chlorine bleach. Also, it is environmentally friendly and less corrosive so that it can be used to clean and disinfect kitchen utensils, food factory, and hand sterilizing. Technical cooperation, license or joint venture is available. Creation Date 31 January 2018 Last Update 03 May 2018 Expiration Date 04 May 2019 Reference Public Link TOKR bd0b Details Description Sanitary management is necessary to ensure a clean and safe life. Proper sanitation in the food service, agriculture, and healthcare industries is important and valuable. It is because food poisoning has increased as well as super bacteria and viruses have appeared in recent years. For this reason, food conservation became a difficult issue to solve, and the Korea Food & Drug Administration (KFDA) has emphasized and strengthened sanitary management as regards the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. And the main alternative solution up to now was NaOCI. This Korean company s main business is developing eco-friendly materials, devices and facilities. With continued effort and enthusiasm, the Korean company has developed electrolyzed sterilizing water generators. The generator automatically generates HOCl, which can be used in the field of food service, agriculture, medical welfare, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and many others where the high level of hygiene is necessary. *The HOCI s strong points compared to the existing NaoCI(sodium hypochlorite) are as follows: - It has a good antimicrobial property using low concentration HOCl (Sterilizing power is stronger than high concentrated NaOCl that was commonly used up to Ref: TOKR Page 1 of 5

11 now) - Non-toxic / environmentally friendly sterilizing water is provided (not at all harmful to humans or animals) - no pungent smell is produced - The water can be conveniently used as tap water (constantly preserving the HOCl concentration in water) - It can be used everywhere (Spraying is also possible) - It is economical HOCl produced by the system has been certified by FDA (Food and Drug Administration), KFDA (Korea Food and Drug Administration) and Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare. The company would like to find an overseas partner to transfer their technology for broadening their business through a licence or technical cooperation agreement. 1)Under license agreement, the potential partner can utilize the company's technology (Intellectual property) in any markets they're in or hoping to enter, and the two partners also can 2)develop a new product applied the regarding technology under technical cooperation. Also, by transferring the technology, the company would like to create a joint venture to locally develop and manufacture an end-product. Apart from the cooperation types mentioned above, any types of cooperation can be negotiated. Advantages and Innovations - Helping block an epidemic (contagious disease) - Reasonable cost to produce environmentally friendly sanitizer and disinfectants - Having 80 times stronger sterilizing power compared to the chlorine bleach - Possible to be used as a food additive certified by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) - Removing bad odours and less pungent than the chlorine bleach Stage of Development Already on the market IPR Status Patents granted Comment Regarding IPR status Korean patents granted Profile Origin COSME Keywords Technology Ionic Liquids Environmental Engineering / Technology Recycling, Recovery Industrial Water Treatment Market Ref: TOKR Page 2 of 5

12 Other consumer products Other chemicals and materials (not elsewhere classified) Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems NACE C G Manufacture of electric domestic appliances Wholesale of electrical household appliances Network Contact Issuing Partner ASTER - SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI Contact Person Vera Lullo Phone Number vera.lullo@aster.it Open for EOI : Yes Dissemination Send to Sector Group Environment Client Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME Year Established 2000 Turnover Ref: TOKR Page 3 of 5

13 20-50M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea Partner Sought Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought : Companies or any organizations in need of the regarding technology or products. - Specific area of activity of the partner: Kitchen appliance manufacturer, Medical device manufacturer, Agriculture, Fishery, food processing, public hygiene - Task to be performed : Use the company's technology under license agreement, or technical cooperation for joint further development of applications, establishing a factory in a local area under joint venture agreement Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement Attachments sample.gif Ref: TOKR Page 4 of 5

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